Podcasts about Pretoria

The Nigerian government has halted the repatriation of its citizens from South Africa, leaving some still sleeping outside the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria. A similar scene is unfolding at Malawi's diplomatic missions in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Authorities have not given a timeline for when the process will resume. We spoke to Dr. ABC Okokoh, President of the Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo South Africa Chapter.

Namibië se president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, het mense aangespoor om 67 minute te wy aan ander wanneer die wêreld vandag Nelson Mandeladag vier. Sy het Vrydag in Pretoria gesê dit vereer Nelson Mandela se 67 jaar van diens en toewyding aan geregtigheid, gelykheid en menswaardigheid. Nandi-Ndaitwah vra mense om sy nalatenskap te eerbiedig deur deernisvolle, betekenisvolle optrede en 'n gemeenskaplike toewyding aan die bou van 'n regverdiger, vreedsamer en meer inklusiewe samelewing:

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika en Namibië moet hul samewerking versterk om ekonomiese groei en gedeelde ontwikkeling te bevorder. Hy en die Namibiese president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was medevoorsitters van die vierde bi-nasionale kommissie in Pretoria. Suid-Afrika en Namibië het hul bilaterale betrekkinge versterk deur sewe ooreenkomste te onderteken, wat indiensneming en arbeid, kapasiteitsbou in openbare administrasie, bilaterale lugdienste, regsamewerking, korrektiewe dienste, geslagsgelykheid en die bemagtiging van vroue dek, asook 'n ekonomiese vennootskap tussen die Namibiese Kamer van Handel en Nywerheid en die Suid-Afrikaanse Kamer van Handel en Nywerheid.

Die PDM doen 'n beroep op presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah en Cyril Ramaphosa om die oplossing van die langdurige Oranjerivier-grensgeskil tydens hul bilaterale gesprekke in Suid-Afrika te prioritiseer. Die twee leiers is tans in Pretoria vir die vierde Namibië-Suid-Afrika Binasionale Kommissie. PDM-leier McHenry Venaani sê aan Kosmos 94.1 Nuus dat Namibiërs vordering met die kwessie verwag, wat sedert onafhanklikheid onopgelos gebly het, en dring daarop aan dat die regering nie langer optrede kan vertraag nie.

AfriForum sê hy sal sy regsgeding teen die energiereguleerder, Nersa, oor Eskom se bykomende elektrisiteitstariefverhoging van 54-miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand voortsit. Die dringende aansoek is van die hofrol verwyder en sal nou later in die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria aangehoor word. Dalena Beyers van AfriForum voer aan Nersa het versuim om redes vir die goedkeuring van die verhoging te verskaf tot net voor die verhoor, wat kommer wek oor deursigtigheid en die besluitnemingsproses:

Looking for fun fitness events near you? Liezel van der Westhuizen shares the top workouts, community events, and wellness experiences in Gauteng and the Western Cape to keep you active and motivated. Fitness presenter and burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to share what is trending right now across the fitness landscape. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Professor Steve Cornelius, sports law expert and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria, about the legal and constitutional questions surrounding the controversial Bokkieweek tournament. 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.

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mufti Muhammad Usman Solehri a Lecturer at the South African Islamic college (known as Darul Uloom Pretoria) unpacking why men and women often pray in separate designated areas in mosques, exploring the origins and reasoning behind this practice. Is it rooted in religion, culture, tradition, or all three? What do Islamic teachings say about gender and worship, and how do Muslim communities around the world interpret and apply these practices in modern times. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj 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.

More than ten years after the Lily Mine collapse, the bodies of Pretty Nkambule, Solomon Nyirenda and Yvonne Mnisi are still underground. Their families say they continue to wait for closure and answers. ActionSA is leading a picket outside the National Prosecuting Authority in Pretoria today, calling for justice and accountability. The party says the delays have deepened the families' pain and eroded trust in the justice system. We're now joined by ActionSA President, Mr. Herman Mashaba for more

South Africa's weight loss jab boom has a dark underside. A Pretoria pharmacy, iDexis, was producing roughly 84,500 units of semaglutide a month — more than Novo Nordisk's entire local sales of Ozempic and Wegovy — under the guise of a one-off "compounding" exemption meant for individual patients. Regulators only inspected the premises this year, more than two years after Novo Nordisk first complained, and found no sterile ventilation, no batch records, and no adverse-event tracking. Elsewhere, the Public Investment Corporation has suspended CEO Patrick Dlamini over an alleged Lanseria Airport conflict of interest, its fifth executive suspension in two years.

Danny, Ashy and Chris look back at round two of the Nation's Championship with the north and south both on six wins each. Scotland scored four tries and pushed the Boks all the way in Pretoria. Did they show the England coaching team the best way to attack the double world champions? Danny reacts to Marcus Smith's cameo at scrum-half against Fiji and we look ahead to England's trip to Argentina as the injured Alex Mitchell is replaced by Raffi Quirke. We also look at the logistics issues hampering the tournament and discuss whether some teams are getting an unfair advantage. Will Jordan broke the All Blacks try record at the weekend, but does he make our all-time Nee Zealand back three? The game of the weekend sees Ireland head to Eden Park. Can Andy Farrell's side finally end the All Blacks' 32 year, 52 Test, unbeaten home record?

In this Director's Cut of BizNews editor Alec Hogg's conversation with IRR CEO John Endres, the full, unedited exchange goes well beyond BEE and the diaspora. Endres unpacks why R1.8 trillion in corporate reserves and R1.5 trillion parked offshore still isn't flowing home, why Washington's frustration with Pretoria is bipartisan and deepening, and why Treasury's decision to freeze equitable-share payments to Johannesburg and 68 other municipalities is a warning shot that could escalate. He also weighs in on the DA's internal turmoil following Steenhuisen's public break with new leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, and why he still won't drop his "conditional optimism" on South Africa.

The head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, Advocate Andrea Johnson, has been rushed to hospital. She was due to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday. Johnson is facing a range of allegations including claims of interfering in investigations related to a complaint against suspended Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan. The commission has now adjourned its proceedings to tomorrow when a new witness will testify. To discuss this further Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

Welcome back to the History of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. Episode 283 and it's 1885. And boy! Do we have a plethora of happenings to report. This is a year before the discovery of gold in the Transvaal, and global events are full of war, innovation, ethnic carnage, economic ups and downs, world firsts, medicine, and a dose of snot and trauma. The year 1885 opened with a strange and ironic trial by fire across England, balancing state-sanctioned progress against lawless destruction. In January, Irish rebels shattered the peace by detonating dynamite inside Westminster Hall and the Tower of London, raining literal fire and brimstone upon the ancient symbols of British authority. Amidst this chaotic violence, a far more orderly kind of incineration took place. That same year, the widowed painter Jeanette Pickersgill of London, a lady "well known in literary and scientific circles," became the first person to be legally cremated in England by the Cremation Society at Woking, Surrey. It was a classic Victorian paradox: while the state scrambled to suppress the lawless Irish bombs threatening to burn the old order down, it was simultaneously finalizing the bureaucratic regulations on how its most respectable citizens could legally burn themselves to ashes. In Southern Africa, 1885 saw two major geopolitical moves - In March the United Kingdom Established the Bechuanaland Protectorate - modern day Botswana. The second event was the incorporation of the tiny Boer republic of Stellaland into Bechuanaland. It was all part of a grand plan partly initiated by Transvaal president Paul Kruger. He had sailed to London in 1884 and met Secretary of State of the Colonies Lord Derby where the two struck a deal. Derby would drop the British claim to suzerainty over the Transvaal and reduce the Transvaal's debt, and reduce the powers of the British representative in Pretoria, in exchange Kruger agreed to decrease tariffs on imported goods and to drop claims to Stellaland and Goshen, thus opening up Cecil John Rhodes' important North Road. The agreement promised a rare season of peace and stability for the fractured region. Yet, its true survival rested entirely on whether both sides would honor the principles they had so recently espoused. They did not. Or to be more accurate, Pro-Boer and Pro-Imperial activists did not. Transvaal commandos rode into Zululand and into Bechuanaland, cocking a snook at their own leadership. On the British side, all manner of colonials looked askance at the Kruger/Derby Deal. One was missionary and humanitarian, Reverend John Mackenzie, a prominent member of the London Missionary Society. He had spent most of his adult life proselytizing amongst the Tswana people at Kuruman and Shoshong. Mackenzie was the Boer's arch enemy, denouncing incursions from the pulpit in South Africa, then back in the UK when he was on leave in 1882 and 1883. The Road to the North worried him because of how dominant the Transvaal Boers were in this region.As King Leopold of Belgium, the French, Bismarck of Germany and others met to finalise who got what in Africa, the British Foreign Office suddenly woke up. They were concerned about the Transvaal and German South West Africa. The British Government did a volte-farce, and sent a powerful army up the North Road. Four thousand regular troops, including the famous Inniskilling Dragoons cavalry regiment from Ulster in Northern Ireland, along with three observation balloons, all headed towards Stellaland from Kimberley.

Andy Burke, Tom English, Peter Wright and Colin Gregor discuss Scotland's second round match against South Africa in the Nations Championship. Plus we hear from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu and South Africa's Handre Pollard.

Looking for fun fitness events near you? Liezel van der Westhuizen shares the top workouts, community events, and wellness experiences in Gauteng and the Western Cape to keep you active and motivated. Fitness presenter and burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to share what is trending right now across the fitness landscape. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has officially called on the Federal Government to impose strong diplomatic measures against South Africa over a fresh wave of escalating xenophobic attacks. The legislative resolution followed the unanimous adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau). The motion addressed the recurring violence, extrajudicial killings, and systemic persecution targeting Nigerians and other African nationals legally residing in South Africa. The House directed the Federal Government to immediately summon South Africa's High Commissioner to Nigeria. The envoy must provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the recent killings of Nigerian citizens and clarify Pretoria's official position on protecting foreign nationals.While lawmakers demanded a tough stance, the House rejected proposals to completely suspend or cut diplomatic ties with Pretoria. Lawmakers opted instead to prioritize intensive diplomatic pressure, bilateral reviews, and international legal mechanisms. The Nigerian  Parliament called for an independent, transparent, and internationally monitored investigation into the latest extrajudicial killings. Also  The House urged the government to engage the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to reinforce safety frameworks for migrants across the continent. In addition Lawmakers demanded immediate enhancements to consular services, emergency evacuation protocols, legal support, and adequate compensation for victims whose businesses and properties were looted or destroyed.The legislative uproar was triggered by the recent killings of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, one of whom reportedly died while under South African police custody.Simultaneously, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, expressed significant discontent regarding South Africa's indifferent reaction to the looting of Nigerian enterprises and the mistreatment of children in educational institutions.In light of the urgent threat, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned emergency evacuation flights. The fourth Air Peace flight successfully brought back 282 Nigerians, which included 12 infants, to Lagos.

We speak to sports journalist Craig Ray about the Springboks' clash with Scotland, Rassie Erasmus' decision to make 10 changes to the starting XV, the key selection calls, and what to expect from the Nations Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld. 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/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashy and Chris go inside the England camp ahead of the must-win Test against Fiji. After the defeat at Ellis Park, Ashy quizzes skipper Jamie George on the England gameplan against the Boks and why they keep repeating the same mistakes. Centre Henry Slade is also on the pod to discuss his return to the starting XV and England's state of flux in midfield. Can Slade replicate the influence he's had at Exeter for his country? Finn Russell is back for Scotland. Ashy and Chris look ahead to their clash in Pretoria and react to Louis Rees-Zammit dropping to the Wales bench. Why hasn't the Welsh winger managed to replicate the form eh showed before his NFL stint?

DA insider and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube responds to claims that DA ministers haven't delivered, days after John Steenhuisen's bombshell interview shook the party. She explains why the DA's current turmoil could actually be its best opportunity yet, and why she says 2029 is now the party's election to win or lose. Also today: Pretoria's risky new carbon regulations, a Russian oligarch turning on Putin, and why Nvidia's trillion dollar selloff might be a buying signal.

Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will oppose an application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates. The statutory regulatory body has cited several grounds, including alleged unprofessional conduct. Advocate Mkhwebane is expected to file her answering papers in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. We spoke to Advocate Mkhwebane.

Labour federation the Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is holding its National Day of Action today alongside affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU. Members are marching to the National Treasury in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum. The memorandum is also directed to CoGTA, SALGA and the Department of Water and Sanitation. COSATU says the action is to defend workers' rights, collective bargaining and quality public services. To elaborate further on today's march we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela.

Clarence spoke to Belinda Matore, an LLD candidate and project officer at the Centre for Human Rights in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria about a recent opinion piece she wrote about what happens when activities designed to enrich children’s lives cease to feel voluntary and begin to feel compulsory? 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham about how Africa is increasingly shaping the future of artificial intelligence, following Google's first Cloud Summit on African soil. He also discusses Chery's opening of a manufacturing facility on the former Nissan site in Pretoria, a milestone that reflects the changing face of South Africa's motor industry. Arthur rounds off the feature with practical travel advice on new airline rules for power banks and a look at the surprising technology built into the official World Cup match ball. Read more at https://gadget.co.za/ 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/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa have raised difficult questions about race, class, and who gets targeted during waves of xenophobic anger. While Black African migrants have faced growing hostility, Chinese migrants and other foreign communities have largely avoided the same scrutiny. This week, Eric, Cobus, and Géraud examine why that is, and what it reveals about poverty, politics, and state dysfunction in South Africa. They also unpack a new set of China-South Africa trade protocols that could quietly expand bilateral trade, especially as Pretoria's relationship with Washington becomes more strained. Finally, they reflect on recent conversations in Nairobi, South Africa, Beijing, and New York about China, Africa, and the Global South's place in a rapidly changing world order.

(01:50) Deze Fourth of July vieren de Amerikanen hun 250e jubileum. Of ja, de inwoners van de Verenigde Staten om precies te zijn. Waarom noemen die zichzelf eigenlijk Americans, en geen ‘United-Statians' of ‘Usonians'? Het antwoord hangt samen met de koloniale geschiedenis van het land, en is weer relevant in een tijd dat de Amerikaanse identiteit in zijn geheel onder druk staat: want wie is in dit Trump-tijdperk een ‘echte Amerikaan'? Met OVT-huis-Amerikaan Christianne Alvarado duiken we in de geschiedenis.  (15:42) Driehonderd jaar geleden werden mensen geroofd uit een dorp aan de kust van Ghana en aan de andere kant van de wereld tot slaaf gemaakt. Toch namen ze iets mee wat niemand hun kon afpakken: hun verhalen, hun goden, de herinnering aan wie ze waren. Schrijver Raoul de Jong is een nakomeling die op zoek ging naar die wortels; een zoektocht die hem bracht naar het Ghanese dorp Kormantse, waar hij werd ontvangen alsof hij werd verwacht. Daarover schreef hij zijn nieuwe boek Kromanti, en daarover gaan wij met hem in gesprek. Op 1 juli spreekt hij tijdens de nationale Keti Koti-herdenking in het Oosterpark.  (32:05) Syfilis is springlevend. In Nederland is het aantal gevallen bijna verdubbeld sinds 2020, en donderdag liet het RIVM weten dat het aantal gevallen vorig jaar weer gestegen is. Maar wat doet syfilis eigenlijk met je? En hoe gingen we in het verleden om met deze ziekte? We praten erover met arts Roel Coutinho. (44:00) Deze week is recensent Wim Berkelaar te gast. Hij bespreekt twee boeken en een documentaireserie:  * Goedvolk en de kop van Jut, de lange nasleep van een dubbele moord - Paul van der Steen  * Het Oranjecomplot, de strijd om Nederland in 1799 - Joost Rosendaal * De documentaireserie World War II with Tom Hanks  (59:12) Doe de ogen dicht en bijna iedereen ziet ze meteen voor ogen: Jip en Janneke. Floddertje. De heen-en-weer wolf. Stuk voor stuk iconische figuren, maar horen ze in hetzelfde gebouw als de Nachtwacht?  Marian Cousijn, conservator bij het Rijksmuseum en de drijvende kracht achter de onlangs geopende grote Fiep Westendorp Tentoonstelling, vindt van wel.   (01:10:35) Het is een exodus die nauwelijks in de geschiedenisboeken staat.  Zestigduizend Nederlanders pakten na de oorlog hun koffers en vertrokken naar een land dat ze nauwelijks kenden. Op zoek naar een beter leven, een leven dat wederopbouwend Nederland niet kon bieden. Terwijl deze 'kaaskoppen' hun plek probeerden te vinden in en om Pretoria, werden zij onderdeel van een systeem om hen heen dat de wereld nog decennialang bezig zou houden: de apartheid. Journalist Marusja Aangeenbrug over Retour Pretoria     (01:22:54) OVT Doc: Uit de pas. Het vrijgevochten leven van danseres Darja Collin (Bonusaflevering)  ‘Ik heb mijn danserscarrière aan Darja Collin te danken.' Dat zei de wereldberoemde choreograaf Hans van Manen kort voor zijn dood tegen Arend Hulshof, de biograaf van Darja Collin. Onlangs zonden we in OVT een tweeluik over Collin. Ze was vrijgevochten, gedreven, getalenteerd en van grote betekenis voor de dans. En ze was de eerste Nederlandse danseres die internationaal doorbrak.  Vandaag een korte bonus-aflevering met onder andere Hans van Manen, gemaakt door Katinka Baehr en Arend Hulshof.  De biografie die Arend schreef heet ‘Alleen in dans kon zij wonen. Het vrijgevochten leven van Darja Collin.'     Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-28-juni-2026    (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-28-juni-2026)    

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Bozell’s criticism of South Africa's non-aligned stance towards diplomatic relations. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 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.

For two decades, PEPFAR, the US program to curb AIDS/HIV, enjoyed support and financial backing from both Republicans and Democrats, saving an estimated 26 million lives in what is described as the largest ever commitment by any nation to address a single disease.Previous presidents - including Donald Trump in his first term - continued to praise and support the effort. But last week, the State Department announced that it would be ending its support for PEPFAR in South Africa. The UN has warned the decision could end up costing lives. US officials told the BBC that the funding cut was in part a response to South Africa's alleged failure to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community, an accusation Pretoria rejects.Asma speaks to the BBC's Senior Africa Producer Ed Habershon about what drove this decision and what the impact could be. Producers: Cat Farnsworth, Valerio Esposito and Aron KellerExecutive producer: Bridget HarneySound engineer: Travis EvansDigital producer: Richard KennySenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Bottles of antiretroviral ARV drugs used to prevent HIV. Credit: Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Liesl Hager from the University of Pretoria's Department of Private Law, whose research explores whether South African parents could potentially face civil liability for choosing not to vaccinate their children. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 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 Bulle se afrigter Johan Ackerman het erken Leinster was die beter span in die eindstryd van die Verenigde Rugbykampioenskap in Dublin, nadat die Pretoria-span Vrydagaand met 36–7 verloor het. Leinster het deurgaans teen 'n vinnige pas gespeel en met volgehoue druk reeds binne die eerste 27 minute drie drieë gedruk. Ackerman het bygevoeg Leinster het hulle vir elke fout gestraf. Die Bulls se dissipline was ook onder verdenking, met twee geelkaarte in die eerste helfte wat hul teenaanvalle ondermyn het:

Die beplande inhegtenisneming van die hoof van misdaadintelligensie, Dumisani Khumalo, en die hoof van intelligensie-ontleding, generaal-majoor Nozipho Madondo, is weens nasionale veiligheidskwessies afgelas. Die twee sou hulself Vrydag by die Brooklyn-polisiestasie in Pretoria oorgee op aanklagte van bedrog, maar die proses is gestaak omdat Khumalo betrokke is by die monitor van teen-immigrante-betogings wat verband hou met die March and March-beweging. Die woordvoerder van die Ondersoekdirektoraat Teen Korrupsie, Kaizer Kanyago, verduidelik:

Burnout expert Dr Anton Janse van Rensburg is a practising medical doctor from Pretoria, South Africa, with 27 years of experience as an Integrative Practitioner. Besides his MBChB degree, he has a Master's degree in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Pretoria, and an Advanced Management Diploma from Manchester Business School. He is also a trained metal toxicologist.His clinical practice focuses on burnout, mood disorders, adjuvant therapy for cancer patients, auto-immune disorders, severe intestinal conditions, and chronic infectious diseases.Summary of PodcastKey TakeawaysBurnout is a systemic depletion, not just fatigue. It results from neglecting many small, daily habits (rest, connection, diet), not just from overwork.Dr. Anton's method is prescriptive and holistic. It prioritises daily habits (e.g., 20-min power naps, strong connections) and uses comprehensive tests to find root causes before considering medication.Nutrition is a primary tool for managing chronic conditions. A high-fat, low-carb diet can reverse Type 2 diabetes and stabilise mood by reducing cravings for refined carbs and optimising brain chemistry.Purpose and challenge are critical for longevity. Complete retirement is a risk factor for rapid aging; staying engaged with meaningful work or new challenges is essential for maintaining brain health.Burnout: Root Causes & Holistic SolutionsDefinition: A systemic depletion from neglecting many small, interconnected daily habits (physiological, emotional), not just from overwork.Origin of Insight: Dr. Anton's experience managing health for 9,000 workers on a high-stress construction site in Maputo, Mozambique (2000–2003).This role involved diagnosing 30–40 malaria cases daily and managing fatalities, providing a "crossroads" experience that informed his later focus on burnout.Dr. Anton's Prescriptive Approach:Initial Assessment: A deep history of work hours, rest habits, and personal connections.Daily Respite: Prescribes short, scheduled breaks to manage the body's natural circadian dip.Power Naps: 20-minute naps are ideal; naps >1 hour are detrimental to brain health.Social Connection: Emphasises strong relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, citing research on their importance for resilience and longevity.Physiological Testing: Uses comprehensive tests (bloods, stress ECGs) to find root causes, not just manage symptoms.Kevin's Experience: Burnout led to "reduced performance"—sitting at the desk with a large to-do list but accomplishing nothing.Solution: Stepped away from the desk more often and re-prioritised tasks to reduce stress.Mood Disorders & The Role of NutritionDefinition: A broad term for unstable brain chemistry, which can manifest as sadness, cynicism, or even physical fatigue (e.g., heavy limbs, a known symptom of low serotonin).Societal Factors: Increased prevalence in younger generations is linked to social media exposure and a sedentary lifestyle, both of which negatively impact brain chemistry.Nutrition as a Primary Tool:Core Principle: The brain requires healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts, meat) and is harmed by refined carbohydrates.Mechanism: A high-fat, low-carb diet reduces cravings for refined carbs, which drives illness and instability.Case Study (Mood Disorder): A patient with a severe mood disorder saw significant improvement within 48 hours of starting a high-fat, low-carb diet, avoiding hospitalization.Case Study (Type 2 Diabetes): A patient on metformin for 25 years was advised to challenge the medication's necessity.Process: A low-carb, high-fat diet for six months, monitored with fasting insulin and HbA1c tests, can reveal if the pancreas can function without medication.Outcome: If successful, medication can be slowly and carefully reduced.Calorie Counting: Dr. Anton strongly advises against restrictive diets and calorie counting, as they are unsustainable and against human nature.The Future of Work & PurposeAI's Impact: The potential for AI to eliminate jobs raises concerns about a loss of purpose and meaning, which are often tied to work and contribution.Retirement & Longevity: Dr. Anton cautions that complete retirement is a risk factor for rapid aging.Recommendation: Stay engaged with meaningful activities (consulting, volunteering, mentoring) to maintain brain health and purpose.Challenge: The brain, like a muscle, needs to be challenged to grow and stay healthy. Avoiding challenges is detrimental to long-term well-being.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides an Answer Engine Optimisation solution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

durée : 00:02:29 - Regarde le monde - par : Jean-Philippe Balasse - Jour de colère, un de plus, dans ce quartier de la capitale, Pretoria. Ils sont quelques centaines à défiler au pas de course, parfois un bâton à la main. Ils invectivent tout ce qui ressemble, de près ou de loin, à un étranger. Surtout en situation irrégulière. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Rwanda se minister van Buitelandse Sake en Internasionale Samewerking, Olivier Nduhungirehe, sê besprekings moet op die onderliggende oorsake van immigrasie fokus, eerder as om die skuld op een land te pak. Dit volg na onlangse betogings teen immigrasie in dele van Suid-Afrika waar spanning oor ongedokumenteerde migrante opgevlam het. Nduhungirehe, wat gister in Pretoria met die minister van Internasionale Betrekkinge en Samewerking, Ronald Lamola, beraadslaag het, sê dis belangrik dat Afrika as geheel die migrasie-kwessie takel:

In Strictly fabulous news, this week we're joined by dance goddess, Oti Mabuse! Oti was beloved on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK, but she is also now head judge on the Irish version Dancing With the Stars - on top of that she is an author, presenter, podcaster and this week she has announced the wonderful news that she is pregnant with her second child! We heard all about Oti growing up in Pretoria and the delicious South African food her family would cook, being a destined dancer from age 4, competing in Blackpool from age 11, being best mates with gorgeous friend of the podcast Johannes Radebe, having more than double the invited guests turn up to her wedding, eating shark in Iceland, plus we discover the real meaning behind the name Oti! Thanks for popping over Oti, we can't wait to try a traditional 'Seven Colours' dish when we see you next. Oti's latest book ‘Slow Burn' is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unam se Skool vir Onderwys op die Suidelike Kampus bied vanmiddag om half-drie 'n openbare lesing aan wat ondersoek hoe digitale innovasie vroeë leer hervorm. Die lesing, "Coding, Robotics and Gamification in Early Childhood Education", sal gelewer word deur dr. Kayla Willemse, dosent in Vroeë Kinderonderwys aan die Universiteit van Pretoria. Unam-woordvoerder Simon Namesho het met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gepraat.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the disturbing case of Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympic sprinter known worldwide as the ""Blade Runner."" On Valentine's Day 2013, Pistorius fired four shots through a locked bathroom door in his Pretoria home and killed his girlfriend, model and advocate Reeva Steenkamp. What investigators uncovered behind the world's most celebrated story of perseverance was a pattern of recklessness, rage, and control that had been hiding in plain sight for years. Candice examines how a childhood defined by loss, a family philosophy of denial, and a deeply conditioned relationship between fear and firearms converged to bring one of sport's greatest icons to one of its most shocking falls from grace.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Killer Psyche ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Horn, Alan speaks with Babatunde Afolabi, former Africa Director at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), now Director of Political Affairs at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, about mediation and conflict resolution in the Horn of Africa. They discuss HD's discreet work facilitating dialogue between conflict parties, and why the Horn's history, politics and geopolitics make regional cooperation such a challenge. They turn to Ethiopia's Tigray region, where the Pretoria agreement that halted two years of devastating war risks unravelling, and to Oromia, where HD- and IGAD-facilitated talks between the government and the Oromo Liberation Army came close to a deal before collapsing. They also discuss Sudan's hard-to-resolve war, prospects for dialogue with Al-Shabaab in Somalia, and why locally grounded dialogue remains essential to ending wars.For more, check out our Horn of Africa page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare is woedend oor berigte dat die Departement van Openbare Werke en Infrastruktuur sowat 50-miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand gaan betaal vir ʼn huurooreenkoms van ʼn gebou in Pretoria wat nooit gebruik is nie. ʼn Woordvoerder, Claude Naicker, sê dit verteenwoordig ernstige versuim wat bestuur, aanspreeklikheid en finansiële bestuur in die betrokke departement betref. Hy sê die situasie laat belangrike vrae ontstaan, soos wie het toestemming gegee vir die huurkontrak, en watter prosesse is gevolg voor die staatsfondse bestee is:

Thomas Duncan sits down with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and Thomas and former Scotland captain Lisa Martin step in for Tom and Andy and discuss the Scotland head coach's 36 - man squad that will take on Argentina, South Africa and Fiji in the new Nations Championship tournament in July. Is this the biggest challenge Scotland have faced in his time in charge given the opposition and travel they'll take on in such a short space of time? And what will these three Scotland games tell us about Scotland's potential in the World Cup? This week, Thomas and Lisa have you covered.

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.

La photo du jeune Nhlamulo Sambo, 18 ans, est partout dans la presse sud-africaine : c'est l'une des trois victimes des violences du week-end dernier dans un bidonville de Mossel Bay, ville côtière dans la province du Cap-Occidental. Les deux autres victimes sont des ressortissants mozambicains. Le jeune homme, de nationalité sud-africaine, aurait été pris pour un étranger… « Les manifestations contre la présence d'étrangers illégaux avaient débuté dans le bidonville d'Asla Park vendredi dernier, explique le Mossel Bay Advertiser, et dès le lendemain, la situation s'était envenimée, entraînant l'incendie de plusieurs maisons et laissant des centaines de personnes sans abri. » Le bilan est donc de trois morts et « plus de 400 Mozambicains ont été évacués de Mossel Bay et une centaine de ressortissants étrangers reçoivent encore de l'aide », pointe le Cape Times. Le Cape Times qui précise que ces « troubles de Mossel Bay font suite à des incidents similaires survenus dans tout le pays. (…) À l'origine de plusieurs de ces manifestations contre les étrangers sans papiers : le groupe anti-immigration March and March, relève le quotidien sud-africain, un groupe qui brandit la menace d'une grève générale le 30 juin si le gouvernement ne répond pas à ses revendications. Des informations font état de groupes d'autodéfense [au sein de ce groupe] contrôlant les papiers d'identité des étrangers et contraignant les petits commerces tenus par des non-Sud-Africains à fermer leurs portes. » Le groupe extrémiste March and march… En fait, relève Le Monde Afrique, « l'Afrique du Sud connait des tensions xénophobes allant jusqu'à la violence depuis près de vingt ans. Les populations immigrées prises pour cibles sont notamment d'origine africaine et asiatique. » Et « depuis plusieurs mois, le pays est le théâtre de manifestations portées par des groupes qui se revendiquent anti-immigration illégale. Parmi les mouvements impliqués, on retrouve (donc) ce groupuscule extrémiste March and March. Leurs rassemblements virent souvent à la chasse à l'homme, de quoi terrifier les personnes immigrées et pousser leurs gouvernements d'origine à organiser leur rapatriement. » Ce groupe, « créé l'année dernière, précise Le Point Afrique, se présente comme une organisation civile de lutte contre l'immigration illégale, qu'il juge responsable du chômage et de la criminalité, qui est très élevée. March and March affirme ne dénoncer que l'immigration illégale, ce que les victimes de leurs actions contestent. À Durban, l'épicentre des récentes manifestations, environ 500 étrangers se sont réfugiés près d'une station de police, affirmant avoir été victimes d'intimidation ou d'expulsion de leur domicile. Les autorités, qui les ont ensuite transportés dans un centre de réfugiés, ont indiqué que seules deux personnes étaient en situation irrégulière. Malgré les efforts du gouvernement de Pretoria pour désamorcer la situation – il a notamment convié les représentants de March and March à des discussions au sujet de l'immigration illégale –, le groupe reste intransigeant, relève encore Le Point Afrique : il exige le départ ou la déportation de tous les immigrés illégaux avant le 30 juin, date à laquelle il menace d'organiser un blocage national. » Évacuations massives… Conséquence de ces manifestations xénophobes et de ces menaces, pointe le Daily Maverick : « Des centaines de ressortissants étrangers sont évacués d'Afrique du Sud par leurs gouvernements respectifs. Le Nigeria prévoit de rapatrier par avion entre 2 000 et 4 000 de ses ressortissants. Le Mozambique a déjà évacué par bus 545 personnes et se tient prêt à en rapatrier davantage. Le gouvernement malawite a annoncé cette semaine qu'il aiderait également ses ressortissants à quitter l'Afrique du Sud. Et la semaine dernière, le Ghana a affrété un vol pour rapatrier 297 Ghanéens. »  Mieux réguler l'immigration… Enfin, The Star, autre quotidien sud-africain, met en avant cette contradiction : « L'Afrique du Sud veut s'ouvrir aux marchés africains tout en refoulant les migrants africains. (…) Des secteurs entiers de l'économie informelle dépendent du travail transfrontalier, tout en feignant publiquement d'ignorer cette dépendance : agriculture, construction, travail domestique, hôtellerie. Ces secteurs ne pourraient fonctionner à leur échelle actuelle sans travailleurs étrangers. » Et le Star de hausser le ton : « Un État incapable de gérer les entrées et les sorties du territoire n'exerce pas sa souveraineté. L'Afrique du Sud a besoin d'une administration de l'immigration fonctionnelle, d'une application crédible de la loi et d'une réglementation du marché du travail efficace. » À lire aussiEn Afrique du Sud, des centaines de Ghanéens fuient le pays face aux tensions xénophobes

In this episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell examine one of the most controversial criminal cases of the 21st century: the killing of Reeva Steenkamp by South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. On Valentine's Day 2013, Steenkamp was shot dead at Pistorius's home in Pretoria.Pistorius claimed he believed an intruder was hiding in the bathroom, but prosecutors argued the shooting was intentional. The case gripped the world, leading to a highly publicised trial that initially resulted in a conviction for culpable homicide rather than murder.Following appeals, the verdict was overturned, and Pistorius was ultimately convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison, less time served. Geoffrey and Molly explore the events leading up to the shooting, the courtroom drama, and the lasting impact on all those involved.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram:@bloodtiespodcastEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India's relations with Europe are often viewed through the lens of Brussels, Paris, Berlin, or London. But in recent years, India has also been deepening its ties with another important set of partners: the Nordic countries. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, bringing together India and the five Nordic countries—Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark.  The agenda for the six countries was wide-ranging, covering trade, investment, green technology, maritime cooperation, the Arctic, and the Indo-Pacific.  The visit also marked the first official trip by an Indian prime minister to Norway in more than four decades. As a result of the summit, Norway and India have elevated their bilateral relationship with new agreements on climate, technology, science, and the blue economy. To discuss what all of this means for India, Norway, and the changing global order, Milan is joined this week by May-Elin Stener, who serves as Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives. Prior to taking up this position, Ambassador Stener was the Deputy Director General of the Regional department in the foreign ministry. She has served as Norway's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York as well as Deputy Head of the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. She has been a member of the Norwegian Foreign Service since 1995. Milan and Ambassador Stener discuss the outcomes of the India-Nordic summit, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), and the green technology partnership Norway envisions with India. Plus, the two discussed linkages between the Arctic and the Indo-Pacific and the controversy over a Norwegian journalist's questioning of Indian officials in Oslo.  Episode notes: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, “India-Norway Joint Statement,” May 18, 2026. Government of Sweden, “Joint Statement: 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Oslo, 19 May 2026,” May 19, 2026. Priyanka Shankar, “India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?” Al Jazeera, May 19, 2026. “The India-Nordic Summit: What It Is and What Has Now Been Set in Motion,” India's World, May 20, 2026. Suhasini Haidar, “Commitment to democracy makes India, Nordic nations natural partners: Modi,” Hindu, May 20, 2026.

Pretoria, 14 febbraio 2013 – Nella notte di San Valentino, quattro colpi di pistola rompono il silenzio di una villa protetta nella periferia della capitale sudafricana. Dietro la porta chiusa di un bagno, una donna di nome Reeva Steenkamp viene colpita a morte. A sparare è Oscar Pistorius, campione paralimpico e simbolo globale di resilienza, l'uomo che aveva fatto della sua storia una leggenda sportiva. Fin da subito, la sua versione è chiara: credeva che dietro quella porta ci fosse un intruso. Le indagini, però riveleranno una storia più complessa, fatta di dettagli tecnici, testimonianze contrastanti e una relazione che, forse, nascondeva tensioni mai emerse del tutto. Il processo si trasforma rapidamente in uno dei più mediatici al mondo: tra sentenze ribaltate, accuse riviste e anni di carcere, infatti, la vicenda giudiziaria di Pistorius segue un percorso tortuoso, lasciando dietro di sé più domande che certezze e, a distanza di oltre 10 anni, il caso continua a dividere… Ma cosa è successo davvero quella notte in casa Pistorius? Si è trattato solo di una tragica fatalità o di un omicidio intenzionale? Proviamo a scoprirlo insieme ad Anna Candelora e Serena Garofano: criminologhe, detentrici di un master di II livello in scienze forensi presso La Sapienza di Roma, ma soprattutto autrici per la pagina Instagram e Facebook “Conversazioni sul Crimine”.Iscriviti al gruppo Telegram per interagire con noi e per non perderti nessuna delle novità in anteprima e degli approfondimenti sulle puntate: https://t.me/LucePodcastSe vuoi ascoltarci senza filtri e sostenere il nostro lavoro, da oggi è possibile abbonarsi al nostro canale Patreon e accedere a contenuti bonus esclusivi tramite questo link: patreon.com/LucePodcast

South Africa Calls the Black Traveler HomeA 12-Day Journey Through Pretoria and Soweto Reveals Why the Continent Is the Next Frontier for Diaspora TourismThere's a particular kind of travel that transcends sightseeing — the kind where history reaches out from every monument, every meal, every conversation with a stranger. That's exactly what Lyndon Taylor, founder of Lyndon Taylor Associates and a veteran Caribbean travel professional, found waiting for him on the African continent during a 12-day immersion in South Africa this past April. What began as a spontaneous decision sparked by a mentee's family wedding became, by his own account, one of the most significant journeys of his life.From Newark to Johannesburg: The Long Haul ReimaginedTaylor's journey began with a United Airlines non-stop flight from Newark to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg — a route that clocks in at roughly 14-plus hours in the air. For travelers who've never tackled a transatlantic flight of this distance, the prospect can feel daunting. But Taylor, ever the seasoned road warrior, approaches it with a practiced strategy.For those planning a similar trip from New York or the Caribbean, the key takeaway is this: book early for the best fares, choose night departures when possible, and treat the flight like an intentional transition — not just dead time between worlds.Arriving at the Heart of History: Pretoria's Union Buildings and Freedom ParkTaylor landed in Johannesburg on April 22nd, and after a sobering introduction at the airport — where the statue of Oliver Reginald Tambo, co-founder of the African National Congress alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, watches over every arriving traveler — he took an Uber to Pretoria, the administrative capital where he would base himself for much of the trip.His first major stop was the Union Buildings, Pretoria's iconic seat of government perched at the city's highest point. The sprawling, arc-shaped colonial-era structure commands breathtaking panoramic views over the city, and it is here that the towering nine-foot statue of Nelson Mandela stands as a monument to South Africa's democratic transformation. For Taylor, standing there was a visceral experience.Freedom Park, another landmark Taylor visited, carries an even heavier emotional charge. The memorial lists the names of South Africans who died across multiple conflicts, from World War II through to the apartheid era. Taylor chose to walk it without a guided tour, preferring to absorb the weight of the space at his own pace. He walked through terraced sections tracing themes of earth, trade, and African history before ascending to the Wall of Names — a structure he describes as nearly stadium-like in scale. At the top, an eternal flame burns alongside a still pool of water."I sat, crossed my legs on the grass, and just took it all in... thinking about all those folks who sacrificed so that we can now enjoy the freedoms we do," he says. It was, in his words, "a sombering moment and a moment of reflection."Soweto: History, Soul, and the Sound of People Truly LivingIf Pretoria is South Africa's institutional heartbeat, Soweto is its soul. Taylor made the trip on April 25th, stopping first in Braamfontein — a vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood that doubles as a college town, home to the University of Johannesburg and several other institutions. It was there, over drinks with a group of young South Africans celebrating a birthday, that the spontaneous magic of travel revealed itself.In Soweto, the famous street that was once home to Nelson Mandela, and also to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offered a deeply personal window into the struggle. The house where Mandela lived with his family is small — almost startlingly so — but filled, as Taylor observed, with evidence of immense love and resilience. A monument in the square also honors Hector Pieterson, one of the young victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and reminds visitors of the cost of the freedom South Africa now celebrates.Later that evening, he returned to Braamfontein, where his new friends introduced him to Zouk, a club in the nearby neighborhood of Melville. He stayed until 5 a.m. — not because there was nothing else to do, but because the last train from Braamfontein back to Pretoria departed at 8:30 p.m. and the next one didn't run until 5:30 a.m. So he danced, celebrated, and immersed himself in the city's nightlife until the Gautrain — the high-speed rail linking Johannesburg to Pretoria — carried him back at dawn.What struck him most was how South Africans engage with music and each other in social spaces. Phones were put away. People danced. There was a joy and a presence to the room that Taylor contrasts, somewhat wistfully, with what he sees in many Caribbean and American venues today."The Africans, they love their music... they were showing and they were going out and enjoying themselves," he says. "We seem to have lost a lot of that."Freedom Day and the March & March Protest: Democracy, Alive and ImperfectApril 27th marked South Africa's Freedom Day — the 32nd anniversary of the country's first democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. Taylor was on the ground to witness the official ceremonies, including a 21-gun salute and presidential participation, alongside broader public celebration.But the trip also offered a more complicated view of South African democracy the following day, when he encountered the March & March movement protesting outside his hotel in Pretoria. Led by a founder named Jacinta, the march addressed concerns about unemployment, immigration, government corruption, and the alleged sale of identity documents and passports. The group was marching toward the Union Buildings to present their grievances directly to the president.Taylor interviewed Jacinta on the spot. The protest was peaceful, orderly, and pointed — a reminder that South Africa's democracy, now three decades old, is still a living, contested work in progress. "I just wanted to show that democracy is alive and well," Taylor reflects. "People were protesting and they could protest freely, without being harmed."Why Caribbean Travelers Should Look to AfricaTaylor is clear-eyed about the barriers. Long-haul international travel is expensive, and the cost of a flight to South Africa is a legitimate consideration. But his advice is straightforward: book the flight first, as far in advance as possible, and sort out accommodation later — Airbnb and guesthouses offer flexibility and value that can be planned around a tighter budget.More importantly, he speaks to something that can't be quantified: the feeling of connection. As a person of African descent visiting the continent for the first time, Taylor describes a pull toward what he calls "the motherland" that influenced how he engaged with every person he met.South Africa sits at a fascinating intersection of history, culture, natural beauty, and emerging modernity. From the vibrant student neighborhoods of Braamfontein to the solemn grandeur of Freedom Park; from the intimate rooms of Mandela's Soweto home to the sweeping views from the Union Buildings — the country offers a depth of experience that few destinations can match.For Caribbean travelers seeking to explore the wider world of their heritage and history, South Africa isn't just worth considering. It may be long overdue.The Final Verdict: Parallel PathsFlying back over the Atlantic, watching the African coastline fade into the clouds, I realized that this journey had fundamentally changed my perspective as a travel writer.South Africa and the Caribbean are bound by an invisible, powerful thread. We are regions shaped by the trauma of oppression, yet defined by our refusal to be broken by it. We express our healing through the same vessels: explosive musical rhythms, revolutionary art, and a profound reverence for our historical architects.For the traveler seeking more than just a passport stamp, South Africa offers a profound, soul-stirring journey. It challenges you, educates you, and ultimately embraces you with a familiarity that feels remarkably like coming home.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

Prof Willem Landman, meteorologist at the University of Pretoria specialising in SADC seasonal climate prediction speaks to John Maytham about the development of a mega El Niño weather system and its potential impact in South Africa. 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.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Onwabile Lubhelwana, the spokesperson of the Gauteng Department of Education about its decision to overturn an expulsion of a Pretoria Boys pupil who allegedly threatened a school shooting. 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.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the reports that the ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, to resign as the ANCWL president and member of Parliament, and the Pretoria Boys pupil who is alleged to have threatened to shoot a teacher. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 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.

Thousands of miners were streaming into the Transvaal by the third quarter of the 19th Century, a horde of avuncular independent-minded treasure hunters. In volume Two of the Cambridge History of South Africa, Stanley Trapido calls them the ragbag of humanity - Stanley who sadly is no longer with us, had the right to call miners whatever he wanted — having worked in Krugersdorp gold mines in order to pay for his History Degree at Wits University. But I'm sure the so-called ragbags and their moms would have taken offence. It is true that anarchy of a legendary level prevailed in many of the diggings, as it had in Griqualand West, these mining pioneers however were far more complex than a mob. The Diamond Fields of Kimberley were in the hands of large corporations by the early 1880s, men like JB Robinson, Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato dominated Kimberley as the hole descended towards Hades' — huge piles of capital was required to buy equipment to pump out the water, for the steam driven mine heads, to pay the labour. A degree of cooperation was needed which the disparate groups of international diggers lacked. New economic organisations flourished, consolidation was taking place, financial collaboration secured sales usually to diamond buyers in the City of London. That needed connections, engineering skills at the pit, managerial and administrative nouse. The early diggers, hardened bearded men who'd scratched at surface rock, these Americans, Australians, Canadians, Russians, French, Germans, Swiss, Austrians, Norwegians, Swedes, Italians, Scots, these men and some women were imbued with the streaks of obsession of the age. They no longer fitted the economy of Kimberley, the big name financiers were in charge. Most of these expats were fearful of black labour, some such as the Americans, brought a fierce view of slavery into the mining fields, they were the most vocal when it came to demands to restrict black people from owning mineland — and enforcing a curfew around Kimberley. Their sentiment rubbed off on those around them. These mine compounds for blacks were going to be replicated in Johannesburg. The days of the small-scale scrabbler however, were gone. So it was with glee that many heard tales of a trove of gold that had been discovered far to the north east, in the eastern Transvaal, in the early years of the 1870s. The very word Gold sent shivers of anticipation through the bags of rags and the adventurers who had the guts to tramp off, or ride off, into the sunrise. Tom Maclachlan has been almost forgotten but it was he who set off the gold rush in South Africa. I had a Scots Aunt, and the more I read about Tom Maclachlan, the more like Aunt Betty McLennnon he sounded particularly when it came to energy, focus and pure guts. Possessed of an almost maniacallly steadfast faith that gold lay in the eastern Transvaal hills, Maclachlan prodded the rocks there for years — spurred on by faith and the prospect of a Five hundred pound reward for finding gold. That was being offered by the Landdrost of Lydenburg, AF Jansen. Maclachlan and his two partners, George Parsons and Sydney Valentine toiled throughout 1872, prospecting the entire country north, east and south of Mauchsberg Mountain — named after geologist Karl MAuch who predicted gold lay in that them thar hill. Their sweat and toil payed off in the first weeks of 1873, they discovered what appeared to be payable gold in a stream on the north side of Spitskop Hill — six hours ride east of Lydenburg. A two and a half ounce sample of gold was sent to Jansen along with a request for the five hundred pounds reward. Jansen was excited and galloped off to Spitskop Hill along with four labourers, to test the alluvial gravel. After a few days, they sifted out four ounces of pure gold, Jansen was convinced of its value, and he wrote a letter to the Volksraad Executive Council in Pretoria to report his findings. The Transvaal Volksraad broke it's promise.