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The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party is set to march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria today in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

In the most recent annual assessment of trade relationships, the US listed three pages of ‘non-tariff barriers' imposed by South Africa, whose exports currently enter America duty-free. From August 1, Trump Tariffs will make SA goods 40% more expensive for Americans. Trade expert, former WTO senior official Johann Human rates the chances of SA avoiding Trump Tariffs at ‘zero' and in this powerful interview, says unless Pretoria starts to take US objections, SA goods will soon be priced out of the world's biggest marketplace, with a devastating impact on employment. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

GROOTkraal: Pretoria Boeremark 17-07-2025.

With Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s name doing laps in the headlines, we’re roping in, Thembekile, to break it down, what’s the drama, who’s getting exposed, and who’s sweating in Pretoria. BUT… let’s bring it back to us civilians: if corruption is this common at the top, how easy would it be to corrupt YOU at your job? We’ve all had those moments – even with us here on radio: “Please just mention my business on air, I’ll hook you up…” “Please squeeze in my song… I’ll make it worth your while.” “Say my cousin’s name on radio, I’ll buy you lunch.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tehillah Niselow was in conversation with Dr Jason Musyoka, development economist and associate researcher at the University of Pretoria about what this means for Lesotho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De zomer is inmiddels ruimschoots begonnen en aangezien we al steeds meer in de zomervibe komen is het ook leuk om inspiratie op te doen wat je allemaal in de zomer kunt doen! Daarom hoor je in de zomer speciale GoodLIFE Radio Zomerupdates waardoor je gezond en fit de zomer doorkomt. Janna Fassaert werd geboren in Naarden en groeide op in Pretoria. Daar volgde ze de opleiding tot yoga-instructeur. Haar ervaringen met de polarisatie tijdens de apartheid motiveren haar om een verbindende community te creëren waar iedereen welkom is, ongeacht leeftijd of niveau. Tegenwoordig runt ze haar eigen yogaschool in Muiden, genaamd Janna Yoga Life. De kunst van het leven zit hem wat haar betreft in het creëren van balans. In deze GoodLIFE Radio Zomerupdate vertelt Janna hoe je yogaprincipes kunt integreren in je dagelijks leven.

The National Dialogue kicked off on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria with Members of the Eminent Persons Group & various Task Committees but with a price tag of at least R700 million many are asking if this is money well spent, especially when we as a country have many pressing needs like massive unemployment a crumbling health care system and many others. Dimakatso Manthosi Strategic Advisor Project Youth SA is our guest. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 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/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#NotInMyName International sê Suid-Afrika moet daartoe verbind bly om sy verlede te konfronteer en 'n regverdige en verenigde toekoms te bou. Die organisasie se president, Siyabulela Jentile, sê dit volg ná die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria 'n polisiebeampte uit die apartheidsera, Johan Marais, tot 15 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis het vir die moord op die studente-aktivis Caiphus Nyoka in 1987. Hy sê hierdie langverwagte aanspreeklikheid is 'n belangrike oomblik in Suid-Afrika se voortgesette stryd vir geregtigheid en die waarheid:

Down in Pretoria, the Canadian women had a bruising encounter with the Springbok Women. While there were a few knocks and injury concerns, it was Canada that emerged victorious in the first Test match of the series, leaving the pitch with a 50-20 victory.Back home, preparations are nearing the end for the men's summer series in Edmonton. With some notable absences and additions to the final series squad, Stephen Meehan has announced his first matchday 23 as Canada Men's Head Coach, as they face Belgium in Edmonton.

Die nuutste nuus bly die 30%-tariefskok wat Suid-Afrika miljarde in uitvoere en tien- tot honderduisende werksgeleenthede kan kos. Op 1 Augustus gaan dieTrump-administrasie  'n 30 persent tarief hef op alle Suid-Afrikaanse goedere wat die VSA binnekom. Die openbarerede? Om Amerika se handelsbalans te verklein. Die ware rede? Washington wil hê Pretoria moet sy swart ekonomiese bemagtigingsvereistes laat vaar, die klousule oor onteiening sonder vergoeding hersien, en selfs toesig hou oor 'nbevrydingslied.Dit plaas President Cyril Ramaphosa in 'n hoek: aanvaar 'n tarief wat die ekonomie seermaak, of gee toe op beleid wat die ANC as nie-onderhandelbaar beskou. Is daar 'n middeweg? Ek het o.3 gevra vir 'n plan wat Washington tevrede kan hou terwyl Suid-Afrika se kernbelange beskerm word. Gee my vyf minute.Hierdie episode word ondersteun deur Codera Analytics.

Die MK-party het 'n strafsaak teen die minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu en adjunk-nasionale polisiekommissaris Shadrack Sibiya by Pretoria se Brooklyn-polisiestasie aanhangig gemaak. Dit is vir meineed en regsverydeling ná bewerings deur die KwaZulu-Natalse polisiekommissaris Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Hy het beweer dat Mchunu en Sibiya medepligtig is by 'n sindikaat, beheer deur dwelmkartelle en sakelui, wat georganiseerde misdaad in die land geïnfiltreer het. David Skosana van die MK-party het aan die SABC gesê aanspreeklikheid is die sleutel:

GROOTkraal: Pretoria Boeremark 10-07-2025.

« Qui l'eût cru ? Donald Trump qui s'intéresse subitement aux intérêts africains ! ». Ce cri de surprise feinte, voire ironique, c'est celui du Pays aujourd'hui, alors que le chef d'État s'apprête à accueillir cinq homologues du continent pour parler économie et commerce : le Sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye, le Gabonais Brice Oligui Nguema, le Bissau-guinéen Umaro Sissoco Embalo, le Mauritanien Mohamed Ould Ghazouani et le Libérien Joseph Boakaï. Dernière étape en date d'une séquence décidément très africaine pour les États-Unis, puisque le journal burkinabè rappelle que, fin juin, « l'administration Trump avait réuni plusieurs chefs d'État et de gouvernement à Luanda en Angola » et qu' « il se dit également qu'un sommet plus large est prévu pour se tenir en septembre ».  Au Gabon, l'Union, se félicite de cette réunion, véritable témoignage, selon le quotidien proche du pouvoir, « de la volonté de l'administration Trump d'institutionnaliser des partenariats gagnant-gagnant, (…) loin de toute forme d'aide ou d'assistance ». Une coopération équilibrée, vraiment ? Le Pays n'y croit pas trop… et Aujourd'hui au Faso non plus, avec cette interrogation : « pourquoi le choix de ces cinq pays, lesquels ont sans doute un partenariat avec l'oncle Sam, mais pas gigantesque au point d'être préférés par exemple à la RDC, au Rwanda ou au Kenya ? ». Pour Le Pays, si le président américain se met à courtiser ces États « qu'il a royalement ignorés au cours de son premier mandat », c'est que « quelque chose a changé » … tout simplement, juge le journal, Donald Trump a compris qu'il « pouvait faire de bonnes affaires avec l'Afrique ».  Contrebalancer la montée en puissance des Brics Brics qui se sont, eux aussi, réunis cette semaine. Or, rappelle Aujourd'hui au Faso, ce regroupement informel est « l'alternative au mastodonte du système occidental et américain, » qui « essaie de se frayer un chemin »… Particulièrement face à un chef d'État « qui rythme la géopolitique mondiale » entre autres grâce à des « sanctions douanières punitives sur l'acier, les métaux [ou] le numérique ». Sanctions qui visent tout particulièrement l'Afrique du Sud… Et pour Jeune Afrique, il ne faut pas s'y tromper : cet « acharnement » pourrait bien, justement, « s'expliquer par l'appartenance [de Pretoria] au groupe des Brics », qui organisait son sommet juste avant que le couperet ne tombe. Le quotidien sud-africain Mail & Guardian met toutefois en garde contre toute position de victime : « la faute ne peut pas être placée uniquement sur les États-Unis ; les pays des Brics devraient aussi se regarder dans le miroir, et évaluer comment approfondir leurs interactions commerciales », actuellement limitées, juge le journal, « par les droits de douane prohibitifs qu'ils s'imposent les uns aux autres ». Qu'ils le veuillent ou non, ils n'ont pas le choix : « la posture ferme adoptée par les autorités américaines nécessite cette approche, qui est (…) vitale pour la durabilité à long terme des Brics ».  Et Aujourd'hui au Faso ne dit pas autre chose : « c'est bien, ces grandes entités pour contrer le diktat des pays puissants, mais le continent devrait d'abord muscler des organisations telles l'Union africaine » pour faire valoir ses propres intérêts, face aux intérêts individuels des uns et des autres, car « le tout n'est pas égal à la somme des parties ».  De nouvelles relations au détriment d'un partenaire historique  L'Europe qui semble reléguée au second plan… D'où cette question de Jeune Afrique : le vieux continent « a-t-il encore un rôle à jouer » sur le sol africain ? À force d'« annonces peu concrètes », de « mauvaises cartes », et de refuser de reconnaître les parties les plus sombres de son histoire, le continent « perd du terrain », analyse l'hebdomadaire. D'autant que, sans chef d'orchestre et sans partition, l'Europe joue des « polyphonies inaudibles » et « donne l'impression d'hésiter » en n'étant plus ni « puissance militaire assumée, ni modèle politique envié, et sans soft power unifié ». Bref, l'Europe « prétend encore jouer le rôle de partenaire principal », alors même qu'elle risque, assène enfin l'hebdomadaire, « de sortir de l'histoire qui s'écrit », en se contentant de « "vendre" sa proximité historique ou ses valeurs ». En tout cas, conclut JA, « l'Afrique, elle, n'attend plus : elle choisit, refoule, renégocie ». 

« Qui l'eût cru ? Donald Trump qui s'intéresse subitement aux intérêts africains ! ». Ce cri de surprise feinte, voire ironique, c'est celui du Pays aujourd'hui, alors que le chef d'État s'apprête à accueillir cinq homologues du continent pour parler économie et commerce : le Sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye, le Gabonais Brice Oligui Nguema, le Bissau-guinéen Umaro Sissoco Embalo, le Mauritanien Mohamed Ould Ghazouani et le Libérien Joseph Boakaï. Dernière étape en date d'une séquence décidément très africaine pour les États-Unis, puisque le journal burkinabè rappelle que, fin juin, « l'administration Trump avait réuni plusieurs chefs d'État et de gouvernement à Luanda en Angola » et qu' « il se dit également qu'un sommet plus large est prévu pour se tenir en septembre ».  Au Gabon, l'Union, se félicite de cette réunion, véritable témoignage, selon le quotidien proche du pouvoir, « de la volonté de l'administration Trump d'institutionnaliser des partenariats gagnant-gagnant, (…) loin de toute forme d'aide ou d'assistance ». Une coopération équilibrée, vraiment ? Le Pays n'y croit pas trop… et Aujourd'hui au Faso non plus, avec cette interrogation : « pourquoi le choix de ces cinq pays, lesquels ont sans doute un partenariat avec l'oncle Sam, mais pas gigantesque au point d'être préférés par exemple à la RDC, au Rwanda ou au Kenya ? ». Pour Le Pays, si le président américain se met à courtiser ces États « qu'il a royalement ignorés au cours de son premier mandat », c'est que « quelque chose a changé » … tout simplement, juge le journal, Donald Trump a compris qu'il « pouvait faire de bonnes affaires avec l'Afrique ».  Contrebalancer la montée en puissance des Brics Brics qui se sont, eux aussi, réunis cette semaine. Or, rappelle Aujourd'hui au Faso, ce regroupement informel est « l'alternative au mastodonte du système occidental et américain, » qui « essaie de se frayer un chemin »… Particulièrement face à un chef d'État « qui rythme la géopolitique mondiale » entre autres grâce à des « sanctions douanières punitives sur l'acier, les métaux [ou] le numérique ». Sanctions qui visent tout particulièrement l'Afrique du Sud… Et pour Jeune Afrique, il ne faut pas s'y tromper : cet « acharnement » pourrait bien, justement, « s'expliquer par l'appartenance [de Pretoria] au groupe des Brics », qui organisait son sommet juste avant que le couperet ne tombe. Le quotidien sud-africain Mail & Guardian met toutefois en garde contre toute position de victime : « la faute ne peut pas être placée uniquement sur les États-Unis ; les pays des Brics devraient aussi se regarder dans le miroir, et évaluer comment approfondir leurs interactions commerciales », actuellement limitées, juge le journal, « par les droits de douane prohibitifs qu'ils s'imposent les uns aux autres ». Qu'ils le veuillent ou non, ils n'ont pas le choix : « la posture ferme adoptée par les autorités américaines nécessite cette approche, qui est (…) vitale pour la durabilité à long terme des Brics ».  Et Aujourd'hui au Faso ne dit pas autre chose : « c'est bien, ces grandes entités pour contrer le diktat des pays puissants, mais le continent devrait d'abord muscler des organisations telles l'Union africaine » pour faire valoir ses propres intérêts, face aux intérêts individuels des uns et des autres, car « le tout n'est pas égal à la somme des parties ».  De nouvelles relations au détriment d'un partenaire historique  L'Europe qui semble reléguée au second plan… D'où cette question de Jeune Afrique : le vieux continent « a-t-il encore un rôle à jouer » sur le sol africain ? À force d'« annonces peu concrètes », de « mauvaises cartes », et de refuser de reconnaître les parties les plus sombres de son histoire, le continent « perd du terrain », analyse l'hebdomadaire. D'autant que, sans chef d'orchestre et sans partition, l'Europe joue des « polyphonies inaudibles » et « donne l'impression d'hésiter » en n'étant plus ni « puissance militaire assumée, ni modèle politique envié, et sans soft power unifié ». Bref, l'Europe « prétend encore jouer le rôle de partenaire principal », alors même qu'elle risque, assène enfin l'hebdomadaire, « de sortir de l'histoire qui s'écrit », en se contentant de « "vendre" sa proximité historique ou ses valeurs ». En tout cas, conclut JA, « l'Afrique, elle, n'attend plus : elle choisit, refoule, renégocie ». 

More than 7,000 Grade R teachers in South Africa are unqualified, raisingserious concerns about the quality of early childhood education. AfricaMelane speaks to Prof Lindelani Mnguni, Dean of Education at theUniversity of Pretoria about the impact on learners and the educationsystem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode Letlhogonolo Nthodi is in conversation with Atlegang Govuza who is a Senior Associate (Attorney). Atlegang is an admitted attorney with a BCom Law and LLB from the University of Pretoria, and an LLM in Labour Law from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is currently a Senior Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, with additional experience in public law, public interest law, and intellectual property.Beyond her legal practice, Atlegang is passionate about youth empowerment and legal education. She is the founder of EleaThom Mentorship, a program dedicated to supporting third- and fourth-year LLB students, as well as unemployed LLB graduates, in navigating the legal profession. She also creates content aimed at helping law students succeed academically and professionally.Committed to community development, Atlegang tutors Grade 8 mathematics in Alexandra and serves as the Public Officer of Youth Dunamis NPC, a non-profit organization focused on youth development in Mabopane. In her personal time, she is an avid fitness enthusiast.If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, comment and share this story with your friends. If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast now is the perfect time to do so. Thank you for tuning in.

In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa faces a 30% US tariff, among 14 countries, despite President Ramaphosa's claims of a successful White House meeting. Plus a potential BRICS surcharge. Joel Pollak told BizNews' Alec Hogg that tensions stem from South Africa's land reform policies and its ICJ case against Israel, fueling US perceptions of anti-Americanism. A proposed US bill threatens aid freezes and Global Magnitsky Act sanctions to pressure Pretoria's foreign policy. The DA's Ian Cameron demands that Ramaphosa address Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi's allegations, highlighting a national security crisis. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's “America Party” proposal raises questions about his rift with Trump, potentially impacting Tesla shareholders further. This, as US markets continue to breach record levels.

Put South Africa First will join forces with other civic organizations in a march through Pretoria today to condemn gender-based violence. The event will mark the beginning of a series of demonstrations leading up to Women's Month in August. Elvis Presslin spoke to Faith Mabusela, National Chairperson of Put South Africa First

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Kgomotso converses with Silver Sibiya, Social Justice Journalist at GroundUP to help us understand why the was a world protest about blocked ids and what resolutions came out of it, if any. 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black health care providers in South Africa says that the procedures implemented by the schemes violated the rights of procedural fairness of some individual practitioners. This was revealed by the panel during a media briefing in Pretoria this morning. The Panel was setup in 2019 following allegations by black healthcare providers that they were being discriminated against by medical schemes and administrators. Their claims were being withheld based on their race and ethnicity. For more on this matter we spoke to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi ...

The Springboks started their season in spectacular fashion YESTERDAY with a convincing 42-24 win over Italy in their first of two series tests. They had a solid 28-3 lead at half time in a thrilling match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Meanwhile South Africa will lock horns with Zimbabwe THIS MORNING in the 2nd Test of the two-match Test series in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe is looking to tie the series against the World Test Championship winners, after losing by 328 runs at the same venue last week. To discuss this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC Sports reporter, Simon Burke

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a scathing attack on DA Leader John Steenhuisen. This for the decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. Ramaphosa's rebuke comes in the wake of former President Thabo Mbeki's open letter to Steenhuisen. The aim of the much talked National Dialogue is to bring South Africans from all walks of life together to discuss the kind of South Africa they want. Speaking on the side-lines of the state visit by Austrian President, Alexander van der Bellen at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue would probably be successful without the participation of the DA and its diversionary inputs. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo has more.

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The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to silence critical voices by intimidating a remarkably wide range of institutions from law firms to universities and on to civil society groups and the media. This new challenge has led to the emergence of fresh sites of resistance, with new alliances and coalitions being formed outside of old structures. This podcast is therefore an essential guide not only to size and scale of the threat to democracy in Africa today, but also to the shape of the fightback to come. Guest: A. Carl LeVan is Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University. A policy engaged researcher who has experience on both sides of the divide, Carl's research centers on political institutions, democratization, and governance. He authored Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Competition in a Time of Transition and Terror (Cambridge 2019) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018). His work also includes Constituents before Assembly (2017) and studies on Boko Haram, East African power-sharing, and U.S. political trust. LeVan is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Study of the United States and serves on the editorial boards of Governance and Journal of Modern African Studies. Before his PhD from UC San Diego, he advised Nigeria's National Assembly and worked in the U.S. Congress, giving him distinctive insights into the most important political struggles of our time. Presenter: Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to silence critical voices by intimidating a remarkably wide range of institutions from law firms to universities and on to civil society groups and the media. This new challenge has led to the emergence of fresh sites of resistance, with new alliances and coalitions being formed outside of old structures. This podcast is therefore an essential guide not only to size and scale of the threat to democracy in Africa today, but also to the shape of the fightback to come. Guest: A. Carl LeVan is Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University. A policy engaged researcher who has experience on both sides of the divide, Carl's research centers on political institutions, democratization, and governance. He authored Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Competition in a Time of Transition and Terror (Cambridge 2019) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018). His work also includes Constituents before Assembly (2017) and studies on Boko Haram, East African power-sharing, and U.S. political trust. LeVan is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Study of the United States and serves on the editorial boards of Governance and Journal of Modern African Studies. Before his PhD from UC San Diego, he advised Nigeria's National Assembly and worked in the U.S. Congress, giving him distinctive insights into the most important political struggles of our time. Presenter: Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to silence critical voices by intimidating a remarkably wide range of institutions from law firms to universities and on to civil society groups and the media. This new challenge has led to the emergence of fresh sites of resistance, with new alliances and coalitions being formed outside of old structures. This podcast is therefore an essential guide not only to size and scale of the threat to democracy in Africa today, but also to the shape of the fightback to come. Guest: A. Carl LeVan is Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University. A policy engaged researcher who has experience on both sides of the divide, Carl's research centers on political institutions, democratization, and governance. He authored Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Competition in a Time of Transition and Terror (Cambridge 2019) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018). His work also includes Constituents before Assembly (2017) and studies on Boko Haram, East African power-sharing, and U.S. political trust. LeVan is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Study of the United States and serves on the editorial boards of Governance and Journal of Modern African Studies. Before his PhD from UC San Diego, he advised Nigeria's National Assembly and worked in the U.S. Congress, giving him distinctive insights into the most important political struggles of our time. Presenter: Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Taco Kamstra se werf is daar ‘n kerktoring en kerkklok, wat uittroon bo sy vliegtuig in sy voorplaas! ‘n 1919 Model T-Ford, wat nog met ‘n slinger aangedraai word, en vele ander voertuie, begroet die mense wat verby sy huis/museum in Pretoria ry of besoek aflê. Taco moes leer om die miniatuur Sentinel-stoomenjin te stook en te dryf – en in die proses het hy sy broer se woonwa beskadig! Hy het 27 veteraanmotors, waarvan die oudste ‘n 1910 High Wheeler (Elektriese perdekoets) is. Die musiek van ‘n vrolike Westerse Cowboy-kroeg begroet jou as jy in die woonkamer instap, met Taco wat sy Steck Pianola Duo Art trap. Dié honky-tonk-klanke kom uit die 1927-musiekrolle met liedere soos Hawaiian Hearts en Rain. ‘n Handgemaakte ghong uit Nepal en nog ander klokke is musiek in sy ore. Die ou kerkorrel van die NG Kerk Bethal het ook sy plek op Taco se werf ingeneem!

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The Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, has suggested that we start a discussion on whether we should be bringing back corporal punishment to deal with criminal tendencies among juveniles. John Maytham discusses this idea with Faranaaz Veriava, an Education Rights specialist with the Law Faculty at the University of Pretoria. 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.

Fresh from high-level meetings in Washington, Afrikaner leaders Corné Mulder, Theo de Jager, and Gerhard Papenfuss return with a warning: unless South Africa changes course on BEE, farm murders, land expropriation, and inflammatory rhetoric, US relations - and critical trade benefits - are on the brink. In this powerful BizNews interview, the trio reveals the four conditions set by the White House to reset ties with Pretoria and warns of the economic and political fallout if the ANC continues to double down.

Kgomotso converses with Dr Kabo Ijane, Africa's First Black Robotic Surgeon at The Urology Hospital, Pretoria, about Urology Hospital’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by offering free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) tests to encourage early detection and raise awareness about prostate cancer among men. 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy MacIver, in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Professor Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf, University of Pretoria to chat about edible insects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die DA sal vandag in die Parlement die minister van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging, Parks Tau en die Nasionale Loterykommissie ondervrae, oor die omstrede toekenning van 'n loterylisensie ter waarde van 60 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand aan Sizekhaya Holdings. Die lotery se wen-tenderaar is na bewering verbind met adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile se vertrouelinge en familielede. Die DA-lid, Toby Chance, sê die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het beslis die lisensieproses was onreëlmatig:

AfriForum beplan om lasbriewe te bekom om beslag te lê op oudpresident Jacob Zuma se bates weens sy versuim om meer as 500-duisend Suid-Afrikaanse rand se regskostes te betaal. Die kostes hou verband met sy onregmatige mediese parooluitspraak in 2021. Slegs een betaling is ontvang, ondanks bevele van die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria, die Appèlhof en die Konstitusionele Hof. Louis Boshoff van AfriForum veroordeel Zuma se vertragingstaktiek:

Pretoria boys No Closure recently made it onto the Ramfest lineup consisting of headlining act The Devil Wears Prada in South Africa. We chat about the metalcore/hardcore scene in Pretoria, the diversity in South African live shows, and get their response on what was said about the members during the Lower Hollow episode. 

In conversation with Takudzwa Mharadze   In this episode of Africa Right Talk, the conversation unfolds against the backdrop of the upcoming international conference themed “Advancing Justice through Reparations: Reparations, Restoration, and Renaissance,” that was held from 2–3 June 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. This landmark event was co-organised by the University of Pretoria, the University of Goma, the University of The Bahamas, and the Bahamas National Reparations Committee, in collaboration with key African Union human rights bodies and CARICOM. The conference brought together academics, policymakers, activists, and experts to explore strategies for reparative justice, with papers to be published in the 2025 African Human Rights Yearbook. Central to this episode is a compelling discussion with Takudzwa Mharadze, who emphasises the need for unified Africa-Caribbean action to demand reparations, restore dignity, and challenge the lingering impacts of colonialism and slavery. Drawing on the African Union's recent designation of 2025 as the year of reparations, the speaker highlights the importance of learning from the Caribbean's efforts, particularly CARICOM's ten-point reparations plan. He critiques narrow, financial-only views of reparations and instead champions a broader, holistic agenda that includes debt cancellation, cultural restitution, education reform, and decolonization of knowledge. The episode underscores the necessity of building a robust, inclusive continental reparations framework, one that unites Africa and the diaspora through shared history and common purpose. The University of Pretoria and its partners are commended for their role in convening diverse voices and fostering a platform for sustained collaboration and policy influence through research, advocacy, and regional solidarity.   Takudzwa Mharadze is a PhD candidate in Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg, where he is undertaking research on Food and Nutrition Security, Adaptation and Resilience in the Context of Climate Variability in Zimbabwe: The Case of Gokwe-South District. His study critically explores the intersections of climate change, food systems, and rural livelihoods, with a focus on enhancing community resilience in vulnerable regions. Takudzwa brings over a decade of experience in development research, monitoring and evaluation, and academic and policy analysis. Throughout his career, he has engaged with diverse development themes including climate justice, disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture, and social protection. His practical experience spans both governmental and non-governmental sectors, where he has contributed to policy formulation, programme design, capacity building, and impact assessments. Currently serving as a part-time lecturer at the Zimbabwe Open University. T. Mharadze is an early career researcher with a strong interest in academic publishing. He is committed to contributing scholarly knowledge that bridges research, policy, and practice to address pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in sub-Saharan Africa     This was recorded on 2 June 2025.             Youtube: https://youtu.be/MpQFogU6lns Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc Limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=45259238  

Stephen Grootes speaks to Timothy Walker, Maritime Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria about the potential impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on global shipping and oil markets The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die regering het 249 lede van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag by Waterkloof-lugmagbasis in Pretoria verwelkom na hul ontplooiing na die Demokratiese Republiek die Kongo. Die minister van Verdediging, Angie Motshekga, en weermagamptenare het die soldate ontvang, wat Vrydagaand ná verskeie vertragings weens logistieke en tegniese probleme aangekom het . Motshekga het hul toewyding aan vrede en streeksbestendigheid geprys. Sy sê dit was 'n emosionele oomblik toe die terugkerende soldate die grond gesoen het:

Die Departement van Dierkunde en Entomologie van die Universiteit van Pretoria se navorsing oor eetbare insekte ondersoek hoe om hierdie voedsel van die toekoms te teel en te oes. Dit fokus op die ontwikkeling van koste-doeltreffende teeltegnieke, oes- en hanteringsmetodes, waardetoevoeging en wetgewing om die volhoubare gebruik van insekte te verseker. Professor Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf sê twee eetbare insekte wat algemeen gebruik word, is gewone huiskrieke en die geel meelwurm:

Le 29 mars 1988, Dulcie September est assassinée au 28 rue des Petites Ecuries dans le Xe arrondissement de Paris. C'est à cette adresse qu'elle militait contre l'apartheid qui sévissait dans son pays d'origine, l'Afrique du Sud. Depuis son arrivée en France, elle enquêtait aussi sur les liens entre les deux pays, en plein embargo militaire décrété par les Nations Unies contre le régime de Pretoria. Dulcie September savait que son travail dérangeait. Elle se sentait surveillée, menacée. L'enquête ouverte pour assassinat est rapidement classée. Et encore aujourd'hui, son crime n'a jamais été élucidé. Au grand dam de ses proches et de sa famille. La voix du crime de ce premier épisode sur l'assassinat de Dulcie September, c'est Jacqueline Dérens, amie et collaboratrice de la militante anti-apartheid dans les années 80. Elle raconte au micro de Marie Zafimehy "le choc terrible" qu'a été la mort de Dulcie September, et les débuts de la première enquête ouverte par la justice française.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Africa Melane is joined by Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist at The National Agricultural Marketing Council in Pretoria, to unpack the debate surrounding South Africa’s official unemployment rate, which sits at 32.9% for the first quarter of 2025. The conversation follows comments by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, who claimed the true rate could be closer to 10% if informal and self-employed workers were properly counted. This claim has been strongly rejected by Stats SA. 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.

On 12 May, 59 Afrikaners arrived in Washington to receive “refugee” status. At a press conference, President Trump said he had acted because Afrikaners - the white minority community that ruled South Africa during apartheid - face an existential threat. His words echoed the views of his South African born former adviser, Elon Musk, who has repeatedly used his X platform to amplify false claims of a “white genocide”. Many South Africans, including several Afrikaners that we have spoken to, dismiss the idea that they are under attack as wild misinformation. So where does the idea that white South Africans are being uniquely targeted come from? And what impact is it having on the diplomatic relationship between the White House and Pretoria? This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from BBC Trending in-depth reporting on the world of social media.

Die minister van Basiese Onderwys, Siviwe Gwarube, sê ekonomiese groei is noodsaaklik vir die uitbreiding van werksgeleenthede in die onderwys-sektor. Sy het in Pretoria gepraat voor president Cyril Ramaphosa se ontmoeting met die jeug tydens die Presidensiële Jeugwerkverskaffings-ingryping en Werkverskaffing-stimulusprogramme. Ramaphosa sal skole en opleidingsentrums besoek wat openbare-privaat vennootskappe uitbeeld wat vaardighede en werksgeleenthede bied. Die minister het die belangrikheid beklemtoon van belegging in die sektor om werkloosheid uit te skakel:

In conversation with Phakamile Madonsela and Belinda Matore In this episode of Africa Rights Talk, Belinda Matore sits down with Phakamile Madonsela, from Media Monitoring Africa. The episode explores the pressing issue of online harms faced by children in South Africa and the continent more broadly. Drawing from her work at Media Monitoring Africa, Madonsela outlines the dual nature of the digital world—highlighting both its potential for connectivity, education, and self-expression, and its darker side, including cyberbullying, child sexual abuse material, and online stalking. She stresses the importance of equipping young people with digital literacy and the tools to become responsible digital citizens while also emphasizing the need for inclusive, rights-based digital participation frameworks.   Phakamile highlights the interplay between personal responsibility, institutional duty, and systemic influence also speaks to the important role of the state and digital platforms in safeguarding children's rights online. While much responsibility has traditionally been placed on parents, often without sufficient regard to their digital literacy or social context, the state remains the primary duty bearer in upholding children's rights. Through enforceable legislation, such as South Africa's POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), the state is empowered to set the rules by which tech companies must operate. Yet, the interview highlighted how inconsistencies in enforcement allow global platforms like Instagram and TikTok to offer less protection to children in South Africa than in Europe. This disparity reflects a need for stronger state-led regulation and enforcement to ensure equal digital protection.    Phakamile Madonsela is a dedicated advocate for the protection and promotion of children's rights in the media, specializing in children's rights, media, and digital advocacy.  At MMA,she leads critical projects that advance child participation and digital rights within the African context, with a particular emphasis on creating safe, inclusive digital spaces for young people. Her expertise centers on the intersection of human rights, internet governance, and children's digital rights, with a passion for child participation in democratic processes. Notably, she was listed in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans in 2019 and selected for the DGMT Innovation Fellowship in 2024, and is currently  pursuing a Masters degree in Multidisciplinary Human Rights to further advance her work in child participation and digital rights within the African context.   Belinda Matore is a passionate advocate for children's rights in the digital age, with a special focus on online child protection, digital rights and legal technology. As a Doctor of Laws (LLD) candidate at the University of Pretoria, her research explores legal technology, regulatory compliance, and digital governance, all through the lens of safeguarding children in digital spaces. In her role as Project Officer at the Expression, Information, and Digital Rights (EIDR) Unit, Belinda leads work that strengthens freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights and child safety frameworks within the African context. Her work is driven by a commitment to shaping policies that uphold children's rights online and empower their participation in digital society. She was recently featured in Legal Africa Magazine for her contributions to the field of digital law and child protection.   This conversation was recorded on 4 June 2025.   Youtube: https://youtu.be/MpQFogU6lns Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc Limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

In conversation with Dr. Dennis Wamalwa In this episode of the Africa Rights Talk Podcast, Dr. Dennis Wamalwa joins the conversation during a NANHRI training held in Pretoria from April 10 to 11, 2025. The training focused on strengthening the capacity of African National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the protection and promotion of the rights of intersex persons. Dr. Wamalwa, a leading human rights advocate and academic, shares key reflections on the role of NHRIs in addressing the systemic invisibility, stigma, and discrimination faced by intersex persons across the continent. He discusses the necessity of aligning institutional practices with human rights standards and the importance of integrating intersex issues into broader national human rights agendas. Drawing on insights from the training, Dr. Wamalwa emphasizes the need for capacity building that goes beyond technical knowledge to include empathy, cultural sensitivity, and legal reform. He highlights how African Commission Resolution 552 serves as a critical framework for guiding NHRIs in their mandate to protect intersex persons, who are often marginalised due to deeply rooted social and medical norms. The conversation underscores the urgency of institutional accountability, inclusive policy development, and sustained advocacy to ensure intersex persons are not left behind in the human rights discourse. The episode serves as a compelling call for action, urging NHRIs and civil society actors to work collaboratively in transforming awareness into tangible protections for intersex individuals in Africa.   Dr. Dennis Wamalwa is a Kenyan human rights leader and the first openly intersex person to be appointed as a Commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in February 2022. He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies and is a university lecturer.  Dr. Wamalwa has become a powerful advocate against discrimination toward intersex persons. He delivered candid testimony before Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, outlining his experiences of rights violations based on his identity. As Commissioner, he champions legal reforms such as Kenya's inclusion of intersex status in the 2019 census and 2022 Children's Act, and continues to push for stronger protection frameworks, public awareness, and policy implementation to ensure recognition, dignity, and equal rights for intersex individuals across Kenya and Africa.   This conversation was recorded on 11 April 2025.   Youtube: https://youtu.be/MpQFogU6lns Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc Limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Sunday morning, the 1st of June, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of Matthew 12:50:”For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” I want to speak today about family. The first family that ever existed was the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Yes, we're talking about the Holy Trinity. That is why family is so very important to our Lord Jesus Christ and that is why the devil is hell-bent on destroying families. What do they say? You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. The hardest place to be a Christian is in the family because they really know you. There are no masks on. It's the real deal, but seriously, the first family on earth was Adam and Eve and they had two boys. One's name was Cain and the other was Abel and what happened? Yes, they fought but they didn't just fight. In fact, Cain killed his brother. Families are not easy places to get on with one another.Early this morning, I was in a prayer meeting and as I walked into the little chapel where we meet as a family, a men's prayer meeting, and we've become very close to each other over many, many years. One of my brothers was there, a senior man, and I said, ”How are things with the family?” He said, ”My wife has gone up to Pretoria to spend time with my daughter because she has had a little baby and she is helping her with the baby.” I said, ”Are you missing her?” And he looked at me and he smiled. He said, ”Yes.” He said, ”I'm missing the arguing.” He had his tongue in his cheek.Family is very important. The family that prays together, stays together. We really need to get into the habit of praying as a family. Even this morning after we had met together, there's over twenty men, we started to sing, we sing before we pray. I want to sing a song for you and I want you to join me because we sang it this morning and it just brings a bonding and a family love.Be still and know that I am GodBe still and know that I am GodBe still and know that I am GodI am the Lord that healeth theeI am the Lord that healeth theeI am the Lord that healeth theeGod bless you today and stand strong together as a family,God bless you and goodbye.

Reuben Brigety, President of Busara Advisors and U.S. Ambassador to South Africa from 2022 to 2025, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss relations between Washington and Pretoria in the wake of last week's meeting between President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/united-states-and-south-africa-reuben-brigety

Episode 367: In the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013, the world awoke to the shocking news that South African Olympic and Paralympic hero Oscar Pistorius had shot and killed his girlfriend, a 29-year-old paralegal and model Reeva Steenkamp, inside his Pretoria home. Pistorius, celebrated for overcoming the loss of his legs to become a global sporting icon, now stood accused of a crime that would grip and divide a nation. The ensuing investigation and trial, marked by intense media scrutiny, conflicting testimonies, and a dramatic courtroom battle, would raise questions about celebrity, violence, and the quality of justice in South Africa. Sources: Reeva: A Mother's Story | Indigo.caRemembering Reeva Steenkamp: Her inspiring life and tragic deathReeva Steenkamp, my friend, shot by Oscar PistoriusHere is Reeva Steenkamp, not just Oscar's girlfriendThe Reeva I knewAn untold story: all about Reeva Steenkamp1983 - The O'Malley ArchivesSouth Africa — Forced Removals | Overcoming ApartheidFormation and launch of the UDF | South African History OnlineMAJOR NEWS IN SUMMARY; Changing South Africa 1983 (Published 1986)Oscar Pistorius | Biography, Olympics, Conviction, & Facts | BritannicaOscar Pistorius: The strange and dangerous world of the blade runner | MacLeansOscar Pistorius - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete ProfileOscar PISTORIUS | Olympic Athlete ProfileThe Pistorius Case and South Africa's Gun ProblemTimeline - The trial of 'Blade Runner' Oscar PistoriusReeva's Death 'Ruined' Steenkamp Family, Cousin SaysFamily of Reeva Steenkamp searching for answers about shootingOscar Pistorius trial SABC News on YouTubeDirector of Public Prosecutions, Gauteng v Pistorius (950/2016) [2017] ZASCA 158; 2018 (1) SACR 115 (SCA); [2018] 1 All SA 336 (SCA) (24 November 2017)S v Pistorius (CC113/2013) [2016] ZAGPPHC 724 (6 July 2016)Director of Public Prosecutions, Gauteng v Pistorius (96/2015) [2015] ZASCA 204; [2016] 1 All SA 346 (SCA); 2016 (2) SA 317 (SCA); 2016 (1) SACR 431 (SCA) (3 December 2015)S v Pistorius (CC113/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 924 (21 October 2014)S v Pistorius (CC113/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 793 (12 September 2014)Inside the Oscar Pistorius trialReeva Steenkamp shooting | The GuardianReeva Steenkamp | WikipediaTrial of Oscar Pistorius | WikipediaWhere Is Oscar Pistorius Now? Inside the Olympian's Life After Murder Conviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices