Podcast appearances and mentions of Cyril Ramaphosa

Where did Elon Musk's epic ambitions begin? In search of clues we return to his sheltered youth in apartheid South Africa, a world engineered for white supremacy. Along the way, we connect the dots between a bizarre White House ambush of South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to teenage Elon's ego-powered quests in video games. Finally, was his “draft dodge” from military service a moral act or an opportunist's exit?Guests in this episode include:Rudolph Pienaar, childhood friend of Elon MuskWill Shoki, South African journalist and writerTopics in this episode include:Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush of President Cyril Ramaphosa with conspiracy theories about an anti-white Afrikaaner farmer genocide, or “white genocide” in South AfricaElon Musk's South African childhood, including his time at Pretoria Boys High School and his approach to fantasy role playing video gamesApartheid and structural white privilege/supremacy The South African Border War, conscription and draft-dodging

President Cyril Ramaphosa betreur die dood van Suid-Afrika se ambassadeur in Frankryk, Nathi Mthethwa, wat in Parys op die ouderdom van 58 oorlede is. Ramaphosa het sy meegevoel betuig met sy vrou, Philisiwe Buthelezi, sy familie en kollegas. Hy het Mthethwa geloof vir sy diens in die kabinet as minister van Sport, Kuns en Kultuur, en Polisie. Die woordvoerder vir die Presidensie, Vincent Magwenya, sê die volk betreur 'n toegewyde dienaar wie se lewe tragies en te gou geeïndig het:

Die DA verwelkom die positiewe tekens van ʼn omvattende handelsooreenkoms tussen Suid-Afrika en Amerika, en dat die Wet op Groei en Geleenthede in Afrika dalk vir ʼn jaar verleng word. President Cyril Ramaphosa het verlede maand ʼn onderhandelingspan na Amerika gestuur om ʼn verlaging in die 30-persent tariewe op uitvoere na Amerika te probeer bewerkstellig. Toby Chance van die DA sê hulle ondersteun die regering van nasionale eenheid en die privaat sektor se pogings om betrekkinge met die land se grootste handelsvennoot te herstel:

Die motorvakbond MISA sê Suid-Afrika het te laat opgetree om nuwe handelsooreenkomste met Amerika te sluit voor die Wet op Groei en Geleenthede in Afrika gister verval het. Hulle waarsku dat hierdie mislukking werksverliese in die kleinhandelmotorbedryf sal vererger waar afleggings alreeds styg. Die woordvoerder van die vereniging, Sonja Carstens, sê pogings deur president Cyril Ramaphosa en die minister van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging, Parks Tau om die ooreenkoms te red, het misluk:

The South African National Editors' Forum has launched a campaign called "Appointment with the President," urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to hold an open dialogue with the media. The forum says it's time for the President to engage directly with editors and senior journalists, a common practice in democracies worldwide. SANEF expressed frustration, noting that Ramaphosa's last such meeting was during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Editors' Forum, Tshamano Makhadi

Die DA sê die Gautengse Gesondheidsdepartement moet dringende dissiplinêre stappe doen ná die Spesiale Ondersoekeenheid se tussentydse bevindings rondom korrupsie by die Tembisa-hospitaal. Die verslag het drie groot sindikate blootgelê wat meer as twee-miljard-rand geplunder het, insluitend kontrakte wat verbind word met president Cyril Ramaphosa se neef, Hangwani Morgan Maumela en Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. Jack Bloom van die party waarsku die grootkoppe mag nie geregtigheid ontsnap nie:

The United States is willing to “fortify” South Africa as it has moved from “latent fragility to being very fragile” and “moving in the direction of failure”. However, it would need to see “positive steps” and “genuine earnest attempts” from SA. So says a former diplomat to both the National Party and the African National Congress governments, Dr Edward Mienie, who is now a professor with the University of North Georgia in Atlanta. “I've never seen…the diplomatic relations between the two countries at such a low point - even during the dark years of Apartheid.” Dr Mienie says President Cyril Ramaphosa is viewed as a leader who is “taking care of his own interests, taking care of the ANC first and foremost, taking care of those that support him personally within the structure”, but not as taking care of the interests of all South Africans. Meanwhile, he expresses concern about how the ANC government would react towards an outright loss in the next general election. “And I'm even more concerned about who's going to be taking over as the ruling party at that stage.” He urges the Democratic Alliance to take “a stronger stance, to embrace morals and ethics in a more visible way”

Die Spesiale Ondersoekeenheid het 'n korrupsie-sindikaat by die Tembisa-hospitaal in Gauteng verbind met die sakeman Hangwani Maumela, wat 'n neef van president Cyril Ramaphosa is. Die hoof van die eenheid, Andy Mothiba, sê Maumela se netwerk het 816 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand deur 1 728 bestellings laat vloei wat verkrygingsreëls omseil het. Medewerkers, insluitende Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, het ook gebaat. Mothiba bevestig die bedrieglike verdeling van tenders, met suksesvolle en onsuksesvolle maatskappye wat saamgesweer het deur saam te werk en mekaar te vergoed:

There are 34 proposed witnesses to give evidence at the Ad Hoc Committee set up to investigate allegations of corruption in the country's judicial system and law enforcement made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. President Cyril Ramaphosa is one of the those expected to be called by the committee. Ramaphosa, National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola, his deputy, Shadrack Sibiya, and Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, are all expected to appear before the committee. Mkhwanazi will appear before the committee on the 7th of October. Abra Barbier filed this report voiced by producer Sisanda Jonas To further discuss what is coming out of the Madlanga commission , Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor William Gumede of the School of Governance at Wits University and Andy Mashaile , security analyst and former SA interpol Crime Ambassador

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê hy is optimisties dat Suid-Afrika ʼn voordelige handelsooreenkoms met Amerika sal bereik. President Donald Trump het verlede maand ʼn tarief van 30-persent op Suid-Afrikaanse uitvoere ingestel nadat Pretoria versuim het om voor die sperdatum op 1 Augustus ʼn ooreenkoms met Amerika te bereik. Die regering het sedertdien ʼn voorstel vir ʼn handelsooreenkoms ingedien. Ramaphosa het in New York by die Suid-Afrika/Amerika-handels- en beleggingsdialoog gesê onderhandelinge met Amerika vorder goed:

Die Nasionale Raad van Provinsies beraadslag vandag oor die Wes-Kaapse regering se besluit om die Knysna-munisipaliteit onder administrasie te plaas. Die Minister van Elektrisiteit en Energie glo ladingsvermindering kan binne 12 maande beëindig word. Die kwessie van instemming in seksuele misdaadsake draai in die Konstitusionele Hof. President Cyril Ramaphosa sê vordering word gemaak om 'n nuwe handelsooreenkoms met Amerika te bereik.

In this edition of the G20 Correspondence Desk, brought to you by RMB and FNB, Lester Kiewit and Nokukhanya Mntambo of EWN take a look at the looming deadline of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as it may expire without renewal; President Cyril Ramaphosa’s engagement with US business leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly; the hosting by G20 of a seminar on South Africa’s Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Cross-Border Infrastructure in Africa. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nesta terça-feira 23, na abertura da Assembleia Geral da ONU, o presidente Lula fez um discurso forte, em defesa da soberania do Brasil, da democracia e do multilateralismo. Na sequência, o norte-americano Donald Trump entregou uma fala recheada de fake news sobre saúde e meio ambiente e apelos a temas de interesse de sua base no movimento "MAGA". Mas Trump também surpreendeu ao sinalizar para uma possível conversa com Lula. O presidente brasileiro, por sua vez, não negou a possibilidade de um encontro: "nós temos muito que conversar", afirmou em coletiva de imprensa no dia seguinte. Em meio às sanções norte-americanas contra o Brasil e novos ataques contra autoridades do Judiciário, a "química" entre Trump e Lula deve durar? Ou o convite poderá se concretizar em uma situação constrangedora para o presidente do Brasil, a exemplo do que ocorreu com Volodymyr Zelensky e Cyril Ramaphosa na Casa Branca?Para comentar os bastidores, a repercussão e os pontos altos (e baixos) dos discursos de Trump e Lula, o "Fechamento" desta semana conta com a participação de Jamil Chade, colunista de CartaCapital, e Clarissa Carvalhaes, jornalista em Nova York.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter and Karyn Maughan, Journalist at News24 who unpack the testimonies that have been given at the Madlanga commission so far. They also touch on the lack of evidence in the testimonies and how the public is penalizing those who are pushing for evidence. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Ayesha Kajee, International relations analyst to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa speech at the UN. She unpacks the implications of what was said on the speech and shares insightful perspectives. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Ayesha Kajee , President Cyril Ramaphosa, United Nation, United Nations General Assembly, New York City The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê sommige nasies kan duisend-miljarde beskikbaarstel om hul burgers en ekonomieë teen pandemies en ander krisisse te beskerm, terwyl ander gekniehalter word deur skuld en gebrek aan toegang tot globale kapitaal. Hy het deelgeneem aan die tweejaarlikse beraad vir ʼn volhoubare, veerkragtige en inklusiewe wêreldekonomie by die Verenigde Nasies se Algemene Vergadering in New York. Ramaphosa sê om die finansieringsgaping in volhoubare ontwikkelingsdoelwitte te sluit, moet dapper maatreëls ingestel word:

Die ANC-jeugliga sê president Cyril Ramaphosa se toespraak by die 80ste Algemene Vergadering van die Verenigde Nasies stem ooreen met sy stryd vir ʼn regverdige, billike en mensgesentreerde wêreld. Die president het Dinsdag in sy toespraak gevra vir hervorming van die VN-veiligheidsraad en aanspreeklikheid vir oortredings van internasionale reg. Die jeugliga se nasionale woordvoerder, Zama Khanyase, sê hulle loof Ramaphosa se bevestiging van Suid-Afrika se geskiedkundige teenkanting teen imperialisme en die hervorming van wêreldwye beheerinstellings:

ECR NewsWatch's Nushera Soodyal sits down with Stacey and J Sbu to unpack one of the most talked-about testimonies before the commission of inquiry: National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's claims about the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team. Masemola testified that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's decision to dissolve the specialised unit in December last year was unlawful, arguing that the minister overstepped his mandate. According to Masemola, operational decisions like creating or dissolving units fall under his authority as commissioner, while the minister's role is limited to shaping broad policing policy. Adding weight to his argument, SAPS legal head General Petronella van Rooyen told the commission that Mchunu acted outside his powers. Masemola revealed that he even turned to President Cyril Ramaphosa for intervention, only to be told that the president would speak to Mchunu, a move that ultimately did not change the outcome. Earlier testimony by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi also suggested that the disbandment could have been influenced by powerful figures seeking to derail investigations into a high-profile murder syndicate. Listen in as Nushera breaks down the explosive details, legal complexities and the bigger questions about accountability in South Africa's policing system.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before Trump retook the Oval Office, policymakers were concerned that South Africa's growing ties with Russia and China could undermine Washington's strategic interests in the region. Against the backdrop of these concerns, President Cyril Ramaphosa examines South Africa's domestic priorities, its bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country's role in Southern Africa.   This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.    Background Reading:  This post unpacks the confrontational meeting between South African President Ramaphosa and U.S. President Trump in May 2025.   Host: Richard Stengel, Political Analyst at MSNBC; Former Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State   Guest: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD93mvqbnDI

Die Forum for South Africa sê president Cyril Ramaphosa moet aanspreeklik gehou word vir die versuim om op te tree teen die minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu, se poging om die politiekemoorde-taakspan te ontbind. In getuienis voor die Madlanga-kommissie gister het die nasionale polisiekommissaris, Fannie Masemola, onthul dat hy Ramaphosa ingelig het oor Mchunu se poging om die taakspan te ontbind. Mchunu is tans met spesiale verlof. Die forum se leier, Tebogo Mashilompane, sê die president het stilgebly hoewel hy bewus was van die besluit:

Jane Dutton speaks to Former DA leader and News 24 opinion columnist, Tony Leon on his opinion piece about the honesty of President Cyril Ramaphosa about how the ANC is actually doing as compared to the DA. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika herhaal sy standpunt dat ʼn aangrensende Palestynse staat volgens die 1967-grense geskep word wat vreedsaam saam het die Israelse staat bestaan. Hy het gister by die konferensie oor ʼn tweestaatoplossing gepraat by die 80ste sitting van die Verenigde Nasies se Algemene Vergadering in New York. Ramaphosa sê die sukses van ʼn tweestaatoplossing hang af van die volle en universele respek vir internasionale reg:

Bongani Bingwa speaks to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, as President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for sweeping reforms at the United Nations. With South Africa chairing the G20 and heading into the 80th UN General Assembly, Ramaphosa says the UN is no longer fit for purpose — warning that outdated structures, veto power, and narrow national interests are blocking global progress on peace, climate action, poverty, and human rights. His sharpest criticism is aimed at the UN Security Council, where the same five permanent members still dominate decision-making. Ramaphosa argues it’s time for the Global South to have a real seat at the table. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, entrepreneur and outspoken activist Rob Hersov delivered a wide-ranging Q&A that touched on the potential of Patrice Motsepe as South Africa's president, the paralysis of Cyril Ramaphosa, and why Cape independence is improbable but federalisation viable. Hersov praised Motsepe's integrity and business acumen, blasted the ANC's culture of mutual compromise, and called for stronger protection of whistleblowers. He also offered bold perspectives on Trump's record, America's ties to the Western Cape, the transformative role of AI, and the need for coalitions to shift South Africa in the right direction. This BizNews production is brought to you by Brenthurst Wealth. Building wealth and protecting legacies since 2004. Invest Better with Brenthurst: https://www.bwm.co.za/.

De la prudence, des interrogations et même du scepticisme… Dans la presse africaine ce matin, la reconnaissance de la Palestine par le Royaume-Uni, le Canada, l'Australie et le Portugal, beaucoup de questions subsistent : « Cette reconnaissance va-t-elle faire bouger les lignes ? Rien n'est moins sûr », commente notamment au Burkina Faso, le journal Le Pays dans ses colonnes édito. L'un des points soulevés est la place de Washington sur l'échiquier géopolitique : « Tant que le pays de l'Oncle Sam continuera de mettre Israël sous son parapluie, il ne faut pas rêver d'une solution à deux États dans cette partie du monde. (…) Du reste, on est fondé à croire que l'action des dix pays occidentaux, vise à se donner bonne conscience. En tout cas, elle est loin d'être sincère car, nombre parmi ces pays, à commencer par la France, soutenaient ouvertement Israël dans sa folie meurtrière dans la bande de Gaza. Si ce n'est pas de l'hypocrisie, cela y ressemble fort », peut-on lire. Et si la grande majorité des pays africains a reconnu l'État palestinien dès 88, après la déclaration d'indépendance de la Palestine par l'OLP de Yasser Arafat, aujourd'hui « Ils ont beau crier leur ras-le-bol, leur voix reste inaudible. Le seul pays dont l'action a secoué l'Israël, c'est l'Afrique du Sud qui avait saisi la Cour internationale de justice. Mais la suite, on la connaît. Le pays de Cyril Ramaphosa a été sanctionné plus tard par le président américain... » Dans le journal du Niger, la reconnaissance de la Palestine par le Royaume-Uni, le Canada, l'Australie et le Portugal est un événement diplomatique majeur. Le média souligne « une décision prise sous le poids des victimes et de la pression internationale », après deux ans de guerre à Gaza et rappelle que des organisations comme Amnesty International ont accusé Israël de crimes de guerre, ce qui accentue l'urgence d'une action diplomatique. Le soutien historique de l'Afrique à la Palestine La presse met aussi en avant le lien particulier entre l'Afrique et la Palestine, tout comme son soutien historique. Une mise en relief nécessaire : avec 52 pays sur 54 ayant officiellement reconnu l'État palestinien (les exceptions sont le Cameroun et l'Érythrée) « L'Afrique est le principal soutien diplomatique du peuple palestinien sur la scène internationale », déclare le média Sénégalais Sénéplus. « Cette cohésion remarquable ne relève pas du hasard. Elle puise ses racines dans l'histoire commune des luttes anticoloniales et anti-impérialistes qui ont marqué le XXe siècle. Les peuples africains, ayant vécu l'expérience de la domination coloniale, reconnaissent dans le combat palestinien un écho de leurs propres luttes pour l'indépendance et la dignité », peut-on lire. Alors que l'Afrique du Sud a saisi dès le mois de Décembre 2023 la CIJ - l'organe judiciaire des Nations unies. Le média Sénéplus y analyse aussi une « continuité historique, la détermination du continent à porter la voix palestinienne dans les instances internationales ». La Guinée après le référendum constitutionnel Oui, avec cette question « Le vote et après » ? C'est même le titre d'un Edito dans le média guinéen ledjely... D'après ce dernier « On s'achemine vers le retour à l'ordre constitutionnel. Car même si l'on n'a encore aucun résultat, l'approbation de la nouvelle Constitution ne fait l'ombre d'aucun doute ». Le journal guinéen rappelle aussi un contexte de suspension des principaux partis politiques du pays « le "Oui" est assuré de l'emporter » déclare-t-il. « D'autant que les partisans de cette tendance sont les seuls à avoir battu campagne au cours des trois dernières semaines. Ainsi donc, (…) on scrutera tout particulièrement le taux de participation. Celui-ci se révélant pertinent en raison de l'appel au boycott lancé par Cellou Dalein Diallo, Alpha Condé et Sidya Touré, à la veille du scrutin ». « Mais plus que ces réformes, ce qui intrigue, c'est que la nouvelle Constitution n'aborde pas la question de la candidature des militaires. Et comme on le sait, ce qui n'est pas interdit par la loi, est autorisé », commente l'observateur Paalga. Le média du Burkina Faso - pays dirigé par des militaires - précise que « selon les spécialistes de la scène politique guinéenne... la candidature du général Mahamadi Doumbouya ne fait plus de mystère ».

John Maytham is joined by Steven Friedman, renowned political analyst and author, to explore the risks and implications of Ramaphosa’s praise for the DA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa het hom verbind om op te tree wanneer die Madlanga-kommissie se bevindings bekendgemaak word. Die kommissie wat bewerings van misdadigheid, politieke inmenging en korrupsie in die regstelsel moet ondersoek, het Woensdag begin. Die tussentydse verslae sal na verwagting binne drie tot ses maande beskikbaar wees. Ramaphosa het aan die SABC gesê van die dinge wat reeds uitgekom is, is skokkend en kommerwekkend:

John Maytham speaks to Pieter du Toit, investigative journalist at News24, to unpack Ramaphosa’s comments on DA-led municipalities vs ANC-led municipalities and what they reveal about the ANC’s ongoing crisis of governance. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die polisiekommissaris van KwaZulu-Natal, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, het voor die Madlanga-kommissie van ondersoek in Pretoria getuig dat die minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu, ten volle betrokke is by kriminele sindikate. President Cyril Ramaphosa het Mchunu in Julie op onmiddelike verlof geplaas oor bewerings dat hy met sindikate saamwerk en by hoë profiel-ondersoeke inmeng. Mkhwanazi het aan die einde van die eerste dag van die verhore, Mchunu met die sakemanne Vusimuzi ‘Cat' Matlala en Katiso ‘KT' Molefe verbind, wat beskuldig word dat hulle misdaadnetwerke bedryf:

Aubrey Masango speaks to Chad Thomas, Crime Expert at IRS Forensic Investigations to discuss the Madlananga commission proceeding, General Mkwanazi testimony and what we should expect in the next coming day of the inquiry. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Lieutenant General Khwanazi, Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Senzo Mchunu, Paul O’Sullivan, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vusimuzi Cat Matlala, Tembisa Hospital, Whistle blowers The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die langverwagte Madlanga-kommissie begin vandag by die Brigitte Mabandla-justisiekollege in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa het die kommissie aangestel ná bewerings deur KwaZulu-Natal se polisiekommissaris, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Hy maak bewerings oor samespanning en korrupsie in die strafregstelsel. Hy beweer die minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu, het bande met ʼn misdaadsindikaat. Mkhwanazi sal die kommissie se eerste getuie wees. Die kommissie se woordvoerder, Jeremy Michaels, sê hulle neem kennis van die MK-party se uitdaging van sy wetlikheid in die Hooggeregshof:

Clement Manyathela and the listeners reflect on the ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments to councillors at the roll call yesterday where he praised DA run municipalities. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his comment, Clement Manyathela says that President Cyril Ramaphosa made a mistake by saying that ANC councillors should look to DA councillors for how to govern properly. Clement says the President has handed voters to the DA on a silver platter. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die vakbond, Solidariteit, het 'n amptelike geskil met die regering by die Nasionale Ekonomiese Ontwikkleing en Arbeidsraad, Nedlac, verklaar oor grootskaalse afleggings, met verwysing na swak infrastruktuur, onstabiele kragvoorsiening en beleidsmislukkings. Die vakbond sê omtrent 350-duisend poste is reeds geraak, met meer poste wat in die komende maande in gevaar is. Solidariteit se Dirk Hermann beskuldig president Cyril Ramaphosa daarvan dat hy herhaalde waarskuwings en voorstelle ignoreer. Die vakbond sê formele bemiddeling word nou benodig om poste te beskerm. Hermann is aan die woord:

Clement Manyathela and the listeners reflect on Orlando Pirates’ win. Clement also asks the listeners if they know their ward councillors as President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts ANC councillors from throughout the country in Nasrec on Monday The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango is joined by Dan Corder, Media Personality and host of The Dan Corder Show on ENCA to discuss the Madlanga Commission and the Ad hoc committee, the explosive allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Israel, Iran and Qatar.Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Dan Corder, Madlanga Commission, Ad hoc committee, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, Qatar, nuclear weapons, China military, American Military The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa unveils the ANC's new Service Delivery Action Plan, Thabo Mbeki explains why his foundation pulled out of the National Dialogue, and Andre de Ruyter challenges claims of Eskom's overstaffing while warning of soaring wage costs. Also in focus: Transnet failures, Tesla's succession plan, Fed rate signals, and Victor Matfield's banter after the Boks' record victory over the All Blacks.

Israel's rampage through the Middle East continues, with an attack on United States ally, Qatar. As Arab nations evaluate the value of a US security guarantee, we examine the fallout in the region and beyond. Contributors: Elham Fakhro – Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School Laleh Khalili – Professor of Gulf Studies, University of Exeter Yossi Mekelberg – Senior Fellow, Chatham House Yousef Munayyer – Senior Fellow, Arab Center Washington DC On our radar: A youth-led social media movement over the luxurious lifestyles of Nepal's "nepo kids" culminated this week in the ouster of the country's prime minister and days of violent unrest. Meenakshi Ravi examines the government's unsuccessful effort to control the narrative. Covering corruption in South Africa Thirty years after the end of apartheid in South Africa, the African National Congress's rampant corruption has widened inequality. Those trying to expose that corruption - whistleblowers - are paying the ultimate price - with their lives. Featuring:  Devoshum Moodley-Veera – Whistleblower activist Pieter-Louis Myburgh – Investigative Journalist, Daily Maverick Songezo Zibi – Leader, Rise Mzansi

President Cyril Ramaphosa goes to the US in the next few weeks to address the United Nations General Assembly. But will his trade negotiators currently in Washington have made enough progress by then to allow Ramaphosa to fly from New York to Washington to sign a trade deal that significantly reduces the crippling 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from South Africa? Former South African newspaper editor Phillip van Niekerk, now living in Washington, thinks a deal may be on the cards. “But, you know, South Africa has really dropped the ball (diplomatically in the US) And this goes back a long way. This doesn't, doesn't start with the Trump administration. It doesn't start now, in 2025. There's deep relationships between South Africa and the United States that back a long, long way.,” Van Niekerk tell Peter Bruce in this latest edition of Podcasts from the Edge.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nikki Mbengashe, CEO of Postbank, about whether Postbank is really on the brink of becoming a state bank. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament that, if transformed, Postbank would not repeat the failures of the defunct VBS Bank. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa het die rol van adjunkministers verdedig, ten spyte van kritiek oor die hoë koste vir belastingbetalers. Ramaphosa het in die parlement gesê adjunkministers voeg steeds waarde by die regering se bedrywighede. Athol Trollip van ActionSA voer aan dat 42 adjunkministers verkwistende uitgawes is en op begunstiging neerkom. Ramaphosa het erken dat hy 'n kleiner uitvoerende gesag verkies, maar sê om die regering van nasionale eenheid te akkommodeer, word 'n breër kabinet vereis:

Die Madlanga-ondersoekkommissie sê sy aanbevelings sal nie bindend wees nie en slegs as riglyn vir president Cyril Ramaphosa dien. Die kommissie moet KwaZulu-Natal se polisiekommissaris, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, se bewerings van misdadigheid, politieke inmengery en korrupsie in die polisie ondersoek. Hy sal die eerste getuie wees wanneer die verhore volgende Woensdag in Pretoria begin. Die kommissie se getuienisleier, advokaat Matthew Chaskalson, sê hulle hoop Ramaphosa sal op hul aanbevelings reageer:

President Cyril Ramaphosa het die president van Brasilië, Lula da Silva, se beroep vir 'n wapenstilstand in Gaza en die erkenning van self-beskikking vir Palestina, ondersteun. Hy het gedurende 'n buitengewone virtuele vergadering van die BRICS-leiers gesê blywende vrede is nodig vir 'n tweestaat-oplossing. Hy het Suid-Afrika se ondersteuning vir geregtigheid en menseregte in die streek bevestig en moedig die BRICS-nasies aan om hulle gesamentlike invloed te gebruik om vrede, regverdigheid, en multi-laterale samewerking in wêreldkonflikte te bevorder:

In die buurland sê die landbou-organisasie TLU SA eiendomsregte in Suid-Afrika het 'n kritieke keerpunt bereik. Bennie Van Zyl van TLU SA sê die ideologiese ontmaskering van president Cyril Ramaphosa se benadering tot die herverdeling van grond, soos onlangs in Harare onthul is, het die regering se geloofwaardigheid in hierdie saak onherroeplik skade berokken. Hy sê tydens die organisasie se kongres op 10 September sal TLU SA 'n sterk standpunt inneem oor die krisis rakende eiendomsregte:

Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss concerns by the social development department about the existence of baby saver boxes. They also discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the return of dockets to the Political Killings Task Team. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Activists and Citizens Forum sê president Cyril Ramaphosa het die mense van Suid-Afrika in die steek gelaat. Dit volg na inwoners van Westbury in Johannesburg, Gauteng, die week die strate ingevaar het oor 'n gebrek aan skoon drinkwater en ander basiese dienste. Dennis Bloem van die forum voer aan dat toestande onder Ramaphosa se leierskap vererger het, met munisipaliteite wat in duie stort en wydverspreide korrupsie:

Lex Libertas just released a report called "The many, many commissions of Cyril Ramaphosa". This report shed some light on all the judiciary commissions, dialogues, panels, advisory councils and task teams Ramaphosa has established since the start of his presidency. Lex Libertas argues that this amounts to a repetitive delay tactic to deflect from taking decisive action which might lead to internal divisions in the ruling political elite. As a result, the general public suffers from commission fatigue, and a loss of faith in the South African government. Further, Lex Libertas argues that the solution is decentralisation of the political system in South Africa to facilitate autonomy and self-governance for the various communities that live here. You can read the full report here - https://cdn.lexlibertas.org.za/reports/2025/08/1756321599353-vcxcap-The_Many__Many_Commissions_of_Cyril_Ramaphosa.pdf

22.08.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol open the show by tackling the strange silence of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who seems to have gone missing in action while the country faces crisis after crisis. Their conversation takes a sharp turn into international politics, as they debate Donald Trump's rise to “rockstar” status and what that means for global leadership. Clinical psychologist Dr Hanan Bushkin joins the discussion alongside Ben Karpinski to unpack the worrying reality of South African schools — where classrooms are starting to resemble battlegrounds instead of safe learning spaces. The team wrap things up with a heated sports report, as Ben breaks down the frustration of South African fans following Dricus du Plessis' tough loss, and yet another defeat to Australia that has left local supporters feeling bruised. The Real Network

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called “uniting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a nation still wrestling with the legacy of apartheid, deep inequality, and mounting political tension. Critics say it's been rushed. So, will it work? Also, the Ugandan ex-military men arrested for allegedly wanting to fight in the Russian-Ukraine conflictAnd the African Union backs a campaign to end the use of a 16th-century map in favour of one that more accurately displays the size of the continent. We'll hear from someone campaigning for change.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Mark Wilberforce and Nyasha Michelle in London. Charles Gitonga and Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Reza Asadi