Podcasts about Pretoria

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

A delegation from South Africa's Patriotic Alliance is visiting Israel this week on a trip organized by South African Friends of Israel (SAFI). The visit comes despite the tension between the two countries and the hostile stance of Pretoria's ruling ANC towards Israel. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Bafana Modise from SAFI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a White House visit preceded by some heavy-handed sales tactics. South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa in the lion's den of the Oval Office after Donald Trump advisor Elon Musk accused Pretoria of discrimination over a stalled commercial deal to buy his Starlink low orbit satellite system. Ramaphosa reportedly now offering a workaround of post-Apartheid local Black ownership laws, laws to address historical inequality in a nation where whites make up 7-percent of the population but still own 70 percent of the land.Adding pressure on Donald Trump's visitor, a lie that's even appeared unsollicited on Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot. Grok talking up a supposed genocide against whites in South Africa – a country that's got way too high a homicide rate for sure, but where in reality one percent of the victims are whites. Trump himself talking up the trope and offering refugee status to whites.So how should the nation that currently hosts the rotating chair of the G20 handle its relations with the United States? How should it handle the South African-born Musk who enjoys outsized leverage it seems? And more broadly, what path for a South Africa that needs foreign investment to fulfill its potential?Produced by François Picard, Rebecca Gnignati, Juliette Laffont, Jimena Morales-Velasco, Alessandro Xenos.

Le président américain Donald Trump a réitéré mercredi devant son homologue sud-africain Cyril Ramaphosa, reçu à la Maison blanche, des accusations de persécution et de massacres de Blancs en Afrique du Sud, l'un des principaux points de contentieux entre leurs deux pays. Pretoria rejette les accusations selon lesquelles les Blancs sont spécifiquement visés de manière disproportionnée par des crimes. Le taux d'homicide reste élevé en Afrique du Sud, la grande majorité des victimes sont noires.

Les experts et journalistes de RFI répondent aussi à vos questions sur l'affaire des traitements illégaux des eaux minérales par la multinationale Nestlé en France, la reprise extrêmement limitée de l'aide humanitaire à Gaza et le rapprochement entre la Chine et l'Amérique latine dans le cadre du projet commercial des « nouvelles routes de la soie ». Trump-Ramaphosa : un tête-à-tête sous tensionAux États-Unis pour une visite de quatre jours, le président Cyril Ramaphosa doit s'entretenir avec son homologue Donald Trump. Le face-à-face entre les deux hommes s'annonce tendu tant les relations entre Washington et Pretoria se sont dégradées ces derniers mois. Que faut-il attendre de cette rencontre ? Avec Valentin Hugues, correspondant de RFI à Johannesburg.  France : le scandale des eaux minérales naturelles Révélée il y a un an et demi, l'affaire des traitements illégaux des eaux minérales par la multinationale Nestlé a été délibérément dissimulée par l'État français, selon une commission d'enquête sénatoriale. Pourquoi l'État a-t-il choisi de garder le silence ? Maintenant que les sénateurs disposent d'assez d'éléments, des poursuites judiciaires pourraient-elles être engagées ? Avec Aurélien Devernoix, journaliste au service politique de RFI. Gaza : une reprise très limitée de l'aide humanitaire Alors qu'une vaste opération terrestre israélienne est en cours dans la bande de Gaza, Benyamin Netanyahu a autorisé la reprise de l'aide humanitaire. Pourquoi après plus de deux mois de blocus, l'aide ne rentre qu'au compte-gouttes dans l'enclave palestinienne ? La France, le Royaume-Uni et le Canada ont annoncé qu'ils ne « resteraient pas les bras croisés », qu'est-ce que cela signifie ? Avec Jean-Paul Chagnollaud, président d'honneur de l'Institut de recherche et d'études Méditerranée Moyen-Orient (Iremmo) et professeur émérite des Universités.  Amérique latine : nouveau champ de bataille entre Pékin et Washington ?  Pékin et Bogota ont conclu un accord visant à intégrer la Colombie dans le mégaprojet commercial des « nouvelles routes de la soie » lancé en 2013. Pourquoi la Chine se rapproche-t-elle autant de l'Amérique latine ? Est-ce une manière de concurrencer l'économie américaine dans ce contexte de guerre commerciale entre Pékin et Washington ? Avec Marie-Françoise Renard, professeure d'Économie émérite à l'Université Clermont-Auvergne, spécialiste de la Chine. 

À part leur passion commune pour le golf, il n'y a pas beaucoup d'atomes crochus entre l'États-Unien Donald Trump et le Sud-Africain Cyril Ramaphosa. Surtout depuis que le président américain a accusé l'Afrique du Sud de commettre un « génocide » contre les fermiers blancs afrikaners. Mais ce mercredi, les deux chefs d'Etat vont se rencontrer à la Maison Blanche. Donald Trump et Cyril Ramaphosa vont-ils être capables de trouver un terrain d'entente sur Gaza et sur les tarifs douaniers ? La chercheuse de l'International Crisis Group, par ailleurs Sud-Africaine, Liesl Louw,  est notre invitée. RFI : Quelle est la vraie raison du raidissement des Américains contre l'Afrique du Sud ? Est-ce que c'est le sort des fermiers blancs afrikaners ou est-ce que c'est la plainte pour génocide que Pretoria a déposé contre Israël devant la Cour internationale de Justice ?Liesl Louw : Ce qui est sûr, c'est que la plainte contre Israël a beaucoup contribué à cette dégradation. Et puis aussi, depuis le début de 2022, le fait que l'Afrique du Sud ne voulait pas ouvertement condamner la Russie pour l'invasion de l'Ukraine et son insistance depuis aussi de vouloir être neutre dans ce conflit, l'Afrique du Sud étant membre des BRICS, etc. Donc il y a le conflit en Ukraine et puis sa ferme opposition à ce que fait Israël à Gaza.Et alors, sur cette question palestinienne que l'Afrique du Sud défend depuis la fin de l'apartheid, est-ce que vous pensez que Cyril Ramaphosa va lever le pied dans les prochaines semaines pour essayer de calmer le jeu avec Donald Trump?Moi, je pense que, politiquement, il ne va pas lever le pied. Il y a un large consensus en Afrique du Sud, même au sein de cette coalition du gouvernement d'unité nationale, pour condamner Israël. D'accord, il y a des nuances. L'Alliance démocratique, donc le parti de l'opposition qui fait partie du gouvernement aujourd'hui, n'a pas soutenu le procès à La Haye. Mais l'opposition de l'Afrique du Sud contre Israël a une popularité assez large. Je ne pense pas que c'est quelque chose que Cyril Ramaphosa va ouvertement changer dans cette position pro-palestinienne.À lire aussiAfrique du Sud: des diplomates aux États-Unis pour apaiser les tensions entre les deux paysDepuis le début de l'invasion de l'Ukraine il y a trois ans, l'Afrique du Sud a renforcé ses liens avec la Russie, notamment via les BRICS. Elle s'est aussi rapprochée de la Chine et de l'Iran. Est-ce que Cyril Ramaphosa n'a pas intérêt à rééquilibrer sa politique internationale s'il veut voir Donald Trump lors du sommet du G20 en novembre prochain en Afrique du Sud ?Oui, et je pense que ça, c'est vraiment l'enjeu diplomatique de cette rencontre. Parce que Ramaphosa, il faut se souvenir, à la fin du mois d'avril, il a invité Zelensky à Pretoria. Même si c'est très complexe, parce que l'Afrique du Sud, quand même, est un membre des BRICS. La Chine étant son plus grand partenaire économique. Et il y a encore très récemment des ministres du Congrès national africain (ANC) qui sont allés en Russie rencontrer Vladimir Poutine à Moscou. Donc, ce n'est pas facile de jouer les non-alignés.Sur le plan économique, les Américains sont le deuxième partenaire commercial de l'Afrique du Sud à qui ils achètent beaucoup de voitures et beaucoup de produits agricoles. Si demain Donald Trump augmente les taxes douanières de 30 %, comme il en a agité la menace le mois dernier, est-ce que cela ne risque pas de ruiner beaucoup d'agriculteurs et beaucoup d'ouvriers agricoles ?Oui, absolument. Ça, c'est vraiment la vraie raison pour cette visite et pour l'Afrique du Sud qui a un taux de chômage de 32 %. Et si encore, dans certaines zones où il y a des grandes fabriques d'automobiles, ces usines venaient à fermer, des dizaines de milliers de gens pourraient perdre leur travail et cela aggraverait le taux de chômage. Donc l'agriculture, le secteur automobile sont absolument clé pour l'Afrique du Sud.À lire aussiAfrique du Sud: les premiers «réfugiés» blancs afrikaners partis pour les États-UnisLe porte-parole de la présidence sud-africaine a évoqué il y a quelques jours un éventuel accord avec les États-Unis dans le domaine des terres rares et des métaux stratégiques comme le manganèse. Est-ce que ce serait une façon d'amadouer le président américain par un deal à la façon Volodymyr Zelensky ?Oui, absolument. Et depuis quelque temps, nous regardons de près où sont les terres rares. L'Afrique du Sud est un grand pays minier, bien sûr, et l'Afrique du Sud a des ressources stratégiques : manganèse, platine, chrome. Mais en ce qui concerne les terres rares, l'Afrique du Sud n'est pas un grand producteur de terres rares. Donc, depuis quelque temps, des économistes, des diplomates, tout le monde réfléchit, même dans les médias. Il y a énormément de débats autour de ce que l'Afrique du Sud peut offrir. Comment réparer cette relation qui est extrêmement importante, même s'il y a des choses où l'Afrique du Sud et les États-Unis ne sont pas d'accord ? La question d'Israël, par exemple. Mais pour réparer cette relation très importante, l'Afrique du Sud souhaite mettre sur la table ses atouts économiques.

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

EFF-leier Julius Malema sê president Cyril Ramaphosa gaan swak behandel word en nie die nodige respek ontvang op sy werksbesoek die week aan Amerika nie. Ramaphosa ontmoet president Donald Trump Woensdag wanneer hulle bilaterale, streeks- en globale sake van belang sal bespreek. Die besoek is ook daarop gemik om ʼn platform te bied om die strategiese verhouding tussen die twee lande te herstel. Malema sê Pretoria en Washington sal weens geopolitieke ideologieë nooit saam bestaan nie:

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed claims that the country's HIV-AIDS programme is collapsing. Motsoaledi was addressing the media earlier from Pretoria where he outlined over fifteen facts and key events and programs that government has adopted since the US pulled support funding for the country through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, commonly known as PEPFAR. Dr Motsoaledi however admits that some jobs, funded by PEFAR has been lost but government continues to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS in the country. Here is a snippet of the MInister's address earlier...

Mamelodi Sundowns were confirmed as Premiership champions last night thanks to a 3-nil win over Chippa United. It's the 8th title in a row for the men from Pretoria securing the title with four games to spare. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke

Thousands of artists and cultural workers marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday, calling for accountability and reform in the cultural and creative industries. The march, which culminated in the handing over of a memorandum of demands to the Presidency and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, was driven by concerns over systemic collapse of arts governance, erosion of funding transparency, and political interference. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the Cultural and Creative Industries March, Zama Ntshona

Today on The Midday Report, host Tshidi Madia – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. As winter approaches, Eskom has announced a reduction in the “high levels” of planned maintenance at its power stations. This comes as the country faces Stage 2 loadshedding. Eskom executives, alongside Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, held a media briefing in Pretoria to provide an update on the power supply situation. The man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Boksburg is back in court. Meanwhile, the case involving three suspects linked to the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli has been postponed to Thursday. In economic news, the City of Cape Town has recorded the addition of 86,000 jobs over the past year – a significant boost to local employment. And President Cyril Ramaphosa was seen attending the first day of Nampo in Bothaville, one of the country’s biggest agricultural exhibitions. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is doing its best to manage the national grid as demand for energy increases during winter. This after the power utility implemented stage two rolling blackouts yesterday. This due to a combination of factors, including delays in returning generation units from planned maintenance, unexpected capacity losses, and high-than-expected demand. Despite this, Ramokgopa says Eskom's power system is in a significantly stronger position than it was during the same period last year. He briefed the media earlier in Pretoria ...

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer for Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator about South Africa's rising unemployment crisis, with the official rate hitting 32.9% in Q1 2025 and the expanded rate reaching 43.1%, highlighting a challenging job market. In other interviews, Timothy Walker, Maritime Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria about Egypt's Suez Canal Authority offering a 15% discount on transit fees for large container ships to boost trade and offset rising insurance costs following recent security improvements in the region. 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.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Timothy Walker, Maritime Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria about Egypt's Suez Canal Authority offering a 15% discount on transit fees for large container ships to boost trade and offset rising insurance costs following recent security improvements in the region. 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.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tshidi Madia, Associate Political Editor at EWN for the Political Desk as the week’s political drama unfolds across the country. First, the EFF’s Julius Malema finds himself stuck on home soil after a visa snag—blamed on UK bank holidays—derails his planned speech at Cambridge University. The British High Commissioner has issued an apology, but suspicions linger about whether bureaucratic delay tells the whole story. Meanwhile in Johannesburg, Mayor Dada Morero vows to tackle the city's crumbling infrastructure, but critics question whether his promises will yield real change. Up north in Pretoria, President Ramaphosa faces legal heat over his signing of the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, as a court demands answers amidst growing public concern. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here: https://buff.ly/36edSLV Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time): https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://buff.ly/qb3TsVe 702 on TikTok: https://buff.ly/7grIrVs 702 on Instagram: https://buff.ly/uXZHVil 702 on X: https://buff.ly/5XRmScd 702 on YouTube: https://buff.ly/UL2kzls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASP Isotopes CEO Paul Mann is building laser-powered nuclear facilities in South Africa to produce rare isotopes critical to quantum computing, cancer treatment, and advanced semiconductors - taking on Russian dominance and reshaping global supply chains, all from Pretoria.

In vandag se episode bespreek Louis en Arno News24 se skreiende optrede teenoor Basjan Jooste, die bestuurder van die beroemde Twatterbaas-profiel op X (Twitter). Daarna gesels hulle oor die burgemeester van die Tshwane Metro, Nasiphi Moya, se uitlatings oor slaggate in die stad. Podlitiek word aangebied deur Erns van Zyl, Louis Boshoff en Arno Roodt.

Moderator: Stephen Fietta KC, Founder, Fietta LLP.1. Dr Jolyon Ford SFHEA, Professor, Australian National University; and Dr Imogen Saunders, Associate Professor, Australian National University: International Law as Geology: Crawford's core/periphery metaphor and challenges to the contemporary international legal order. (02:18)2. Ms Jessie Phyffer, LLD Candidate, University of Pretoria; Research Associate University of Johannesburg: The “International Community”: A Useful Rhetorical Technique to Induce a Common Interest-Based International Legal Order. (17:40)3. Dr Sarah McCosker, Founding Partner, Lexbridge Lawyers; and Dr Esmé Shirlow, Associate Professor, Australian National University: The Rise of Non- Treaty Instruments: Challenges and Implications for the Post-WWII Status Quo of International Law. (27:50)4. Mr Taran Molloy, Barrister (New Zealand): De-pluralising International Legal Personality: International Organisations and the 20th Century Shift to Statehood. (45:42)5. Mr Sebastian von Massow, PhD Candidate, European University Institute: Litigating Colonial Self-Determination. (59:22)This is a recording from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law ConferenceThis is a collection of recordings from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law Conference, held under the title 'Navigating a Multipolar World: Challenges to the Post-WWII Status Quo of International Law' on 28 & 29 April 2025 at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge.For more information about the conference, and the Journal, see:http://cilj.co.uk/

California-based Saffer Anthony Ginsberg, who has been in the US for a quarter century, met with political movers and shakers in Washington to understand what Pretoria must do to avoid the massive job losses that would accompany a proposed 30% Trump Tariff to be implemented in two months. The successful financial services entrepreneur explains it starts with appreciating the radical mindset change in Washington: Capitol Hill is now all about structurally transforming the US's economic path. To do this it has adopted a commercial-first mindset and a determination to reverse China's soft wins which is has enjoyed for decades. He says countries which appreciate deal-making is the US's new diplomacy, have sent A-Teams to Washington, eschewing politicians for business-heavy, highly educated and globally-sussed patriots. He points to the example of Tanzania's Ambassador, former WEF Africa head Elsie Kanza, as one of those “running rings around” her counterparts and wracking up big gains for her country. Ginsberg spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

In today's BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg shares highlights from powerful interviews with Cape Town executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and California-based Anthony Ginsberg of GinsGlobal; and we hear from BizNews partners Bloomberg and the Financial Times about what is possible if Pretoria gets into step with global changes - a mining boom for rejuvenated Argentina; a successful White House meeting for Canada's new PM; and confirmation that trade talks between the US and China start this week in Switzerland.

Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, chair of global food security research network CGIAR, on adapting agriculture for climate and food security. --- Global agriculture changed dramatically during the 20th century as small, traditional farms were replaced by large-scale, monoculture farming in many parts of the world. This shift led to a dramatic increase in food production, helping to feed a global population that today exceeds 8 billion. Yet the revolution in agriculture has created a new set of challenges. Modern farming is more resource-intensive than ever, requiring substantial investments in machinery and a heavy reliance on chemical inputs like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. These shifts have introduced new economic risks for farmers, who can struggle to keep up with rising input costs and volatile markets. Meanwhile, the widespread cultivation of bulk cash crops has often come at the expense of soil health, crop diversity, and the nutritional quality of the food we grow and consume. On the podcast, Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda—professor of agriculture at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, cattle farmer in Zimbabwe, and board chair of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)—discusses current efforts to make agriculture more resilient and sustainable. These include the revival of traditional crops, regenerative soil management techniques, and innovations aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Sibanda also examines how such practices can support environmental and climate goals while improving farmer livelihoods and strengthening long-term food security. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda is board chair of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Related Content Cooling People, Not Spaces: Surmounting the Risks of Air-Conditioning Over-Reliance https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/cooling-people-not-spaces-surmounting-the-risks-of-air-conditioning-over-reliance/ Closing the Climate Finance Gap: A Proposal for a New Green Investment Protocol https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/closing-the-climate-finance-gap-a-proposal-for-a-new-green-investment-protocol/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.eduSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die DA sê hy is gereed om vandag in die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria voort te gaan met sy saak teen die Wysigingswet op Gelyke Indiensneming. Die party voer aan dat die wet rassekwotas instel wat as teikens verbloem is, en mense onregverdig en ongrondwetlik van werk uitsluit op grond van ras. Die voorsitter van die DA se federale raad, Helen Zille, het aan die media gesê die wetgewing gee die minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid onbeperkte magte om rassekwotas op te lê, wat beleggings sal ontmoedig en werkloosheid vererger:

Die DA se hofsaak oor die Wysigingswet op Gelyke Indiensneming het vandag in die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria begin. Thembinkosi Mkalipi, adjunk-direkteur-generaal vir arbeidsbeleid en nywerheidsverhoudinge by die Departement van Indiensneming en Arbeid, en prof. Hugo Pienaar, direkteur by Thomson Wilks Prokureurs, gesels oor hierdie Wysigingswet en die hofsaak. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Die Vryheidsfront Plus sê Afrikaner-kultuurgemeenskappe, soos Orania en Kleinfontein, hou geen bedreiging vir Suid-Afrika in nie; inteendeel, hulle dra by tot die land se groei. Kleinfontein, oos van Pretoria, het onlangs toenemende openbare aandag gekry, met die EFF én MK-party wat verontwaardiging uitgespreek het oor sy voortgesette beleid van segregasie. Jaco Mulder van die VF-Plus sê Suid-Afrika is 'n diverse land met 'n oorvloed kulturele gemeenskappe, wat toegelaat moet word om vreedsaam saam te bestaan:

This is episode 221, 1863, the midst of the Transvaal Civil War. As you heard in episode 220, this was the making of a new president and one who'd take the Trekker Republics into the 20th Century, albeit in the midst of the Anglo-Boer War. There had been a rapid and real effect — as the farmers took up arms against each other, the Transvaal's economy collapsed. This weakened the government's ability to back up its stated authority. By now the tiny independent States of Lydenburg and Utrecht had joined the Transvaal accepting the authority of the Transvaal. They had been outliers since the trekkers first arrived in those regions, fifteen years earlier. To recap - In 1859, Transvaal President, Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, was invited to stand for President in the Orange Free State, many burghers there now wanted to unify with the Transvaal. They were mainly worried about how to deal with King Moshoeshoe of the Basotho. The Transvaal constitution that he had just enacted made it illegal to hold office abroad, still Pretorius won the Transvaal election, then Volksraad attempted to side-step the constitutional problems by granting Pretorius half-a-year of leave. They hoped some kind of solution would be found — Pretorius left for Bloemfontein and appointed Johannes Hermanus Grobler to be acting president in his absence. Up stepped Stephanus Schoeman from the Marico region who unsuccessfully attempted to use force to supplant Johannes Grobler as acting president. Schoeman believed that the presidency should have been granted to him as the new Transvaal constitution stipulated that in the case of the president's dismissal or death, the presidency should be granted to the oldest member of the Executive Council. Schoeman was three years older than Grobler. Forward fast to 1863, Kruger had defeated Schoeman at a skirmish outside Potchefstroom. He had also managed to convince some of the supporters of rebel in the Heidelberg district to switch sides, and had ridden back to Pretoria with a local farmer of high standing, Jan Marais. There a council of war determined that rebels like Schoeman were taking advantage of a disagreement between the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The two fledgling Boer Republics could not agree on where the boundary lay between them. Transvaal President Van Rensburg duly assigned Kruger the duty of riding to the Free State to settle the question of the border - and he left almost immediately, taking a group of burghers with him as security. Further West, the Marico district was a hotbed of rebel activity and the commandant there, Jan Viljoen, heard about Kruger's mission and organised a commando. On the way to Potch, a spy warned Kruger about what awaited. He changed course, and set off with a small detachment to confront Viljoen while Kruger's 2 IC, Veld kornet Sarel Eloff dashed forward to seize a nearby kopje - the all important high ground. Viljoen is so happened, was also on his way to the very same kopje. One of the aspects of this conflict which is interesting is how Kruger used his spies or messengers as he called them. They were feeding him information daily, information about what Schoeman and Viljoen were up to. The capacity to recon an enemy was one of the defining strengths of the Boer military system, and would be sharpened constantly over the coming century and a half. Folks, there are remarkable resonances in this apparently distant little civil war. When the Union of South Africa was achieved, Bloemfontein was nominated as the seat of the Supreme Court of the union. Cape Town and Pretoria shared power, parliament in Cape Town, Pretoria the seat of government. The Free State is slap bang in the middle — so they got the Supreme Court. These historical instances reflect a legal and political philosophy that, in the aftermath of internal conflict, prioritising national healing through amnesty can be more beneficial than widespread punitive actions.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Tony Robbins Gratitude: Franz Badenhorst Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa, I am genuinely grateful for you John, about a year ago I asked you for a copy of the Freedom Journal as I have been having trouble with paypal. You sent me a beautiful copy. Thank you so much! You have truly earned my respect forever. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.

Our guest tonight is Lew Daly, Senior Fellow for Climate and Energy Policy at Just Solutions, where he works in partnership with state and federal organizations and networks in pursuit of a just and equitable clean energy transition. His previous 15 years work in the public policy field includes appointments such as:Director of Policy and Research and Senior Policy Analyst for Climate Equity at DemosDeputy Director of Climate Policy at the Roosevelt Institute Lew is a lifelong resident of New York State--Born and raised in Onondaga County, Central New York State, and has been based with his family in Wester Harlem, New York City, since 1999. His New York service in the field includes:Steering Committee member of the New York Renews Coalition from 2017-2020.Co-coordinator: New York Renews Policy Development Committee, supporting the development and passage of the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection act in 2019.Member of the New York City Offshore Wind Advisory Council in 2022 and 2023.He has also worked internationally as a US member of the Global Well-Being Lab of the Presencing Institute and Germany's Global Leadership Academy, and as an International Advisory Board Member of the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation at the University of Pretoria.With Doug Koplow of Earth Track, Lew is the author most recently of the report, Taxpayer Costs for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, just out from Just Solutions and Earth Track. In addition to his extensive policy work, Lew's commentaries and feature articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Republic, Democracy Journal, Boston Review, Grist, and many other publications. Support the showVisit us at climatemoneywatchdog.org!

​Kevin Lerena's fight against Serhiy Radchenko took place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. The bout was a WBC bridgerweight title defense for Lerena. HE WON!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From overcoming immense personal challenges to becoming a global autism advocate, Dr. Emile Gouws' resilience and ‘vatbyt' is remarkable. Diagnosed at three and largely nonverbal until 15, Gouws with the help of his mother and a determined team defied expectations to earn a PhD and is now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of South Africa. He also secured a role in the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum and helped shape South Africa's response to the UN on disability rights. Gouws told Biznews in an interview that he also found a sense of belonging in the Special Knead Café in Sandton that also has a Facebook and Instagram page for awareness and support, which recently organised a march for neurodivergent voices on South Africa's disability bill to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Now, he's calling for a Ministry of Disability and the adoption of the Sunflower Lanyard at clinics, airports and supermarkets to support those with hidden disabilities.

Today on The Midday Report, host Jane Dutton – standing in for Mandy Wiener – unpacks the major stories making headlines. We begin with a major development in the Joshlin Smith case. The long-awaited verdict has been delivered: Judge Nathan Erasmus has found Kelly Smith – the mother of the missing girl – along with her co-accused, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. Turning to the courts once again, proceedings in the murder case of a young man killed during a student protest at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha have been delayed. A power outage at the courthouse forced the case to be postponed. And in Pretoria, heightened police presence is being reported as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) prepare to march toward a controversial 'Orania-like' settlement. And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next in line with catching up with each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Finalists Marcel has a chat with Die Gemeente's Francios Smith and Tyler Hattingh. Join in as they delve into the formation of the band, their respective histories as seasoned musicians, as well as their experiences working with Vulvodynia's Kris Xenopoulos.Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there's something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today!Support the showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

Die nasionale polisiekommissaris, Fannie Masemola, het bevestig dat drie van die vyf liggame wat uit die Hennopsrivier in Centurion, Pretoria, gehaal is, dié van die konstabels is wat verlede Woensdag vermis geraak het. Konstabels Linda Cebekhulu, Keamogetswe Buys en Boipelo Senoge het verdwyn terwyl hulle van Bloemfontein na hul ontplooiingsgebied in Limpopo gereis het. Masemola sê die vierde liggaam is dié van 'n administrateur by die Lyttleton-polisiestasie. Die vyfde liggaam is ontbind, en die identiteit kon nog nie bevestig word nie:

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika en Botswana wil handel, belegging en goeie internasionale verhoudinge bevorder. Hy het Botswana se president, Duma Boko, Woensdag by Mahlamba Ndlopfu, sy ampswoning in Pretoria, ontvang. Ramaphosa sê bilaterale betrekkinge tussen die twee lande is sterk en dek samewerking oor ʼn wye spektrum, insluitend politiek, ekonomie, die omgewing, wetenskap en tegnologie, maatskaplike gebied, verdediging en sekerheid:

Die DA sê hy gaan die minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid, Nomakhosazana Meth, hof toe vat oor die nuut-ingestelde rasgebaseerde kwotas in die Wysigingswet op Gelyke Indiensneming. Die party voer aan dit skend grondwetlike regte en gee Meth te veel onbeheerde mag. Die saak sal volgende week in die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria aangehoor word. Michael Bagraim van die DA sê ware transformasie moet gaan oor die groei van die ekonomie en die skep van geleenthede vir almal:

President Cyril Ramaphosa en sy Oekraïnse eweknie, Volodymyr Zelensky, het ooreengekom om samewerking tussen die twee lande te versterk en saam te werk aan sleutelgebiede, insluitend handel, energie en onderwys. Die twee leiers het tydens samesprekings by die Uniegebou in Pretoria maniere bespreek om bilaterale betrekkinge uit te brei en hoe om gesamentlike projekte in sleutelsektore te benader. Ramaphosa het verder onderneem om saam te werk aan vrede, ontwikkeling en mens-tot-mens-vennootskappe:

“South Africa is known for championing human rights using diplomacy to bring all parties together. But it's not as simple as that” - Thelela Ngcetane-Vika of the Wits School of Governance in Johannesburg.South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Pretoria today.The two are expected to discuss the on-going war in Europe, trade and several other issues.This comes a few days after Ramaphosa had a telephone conversation with Russia's president Vladimir Putin about the conflict.Today, Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja attempts to understand if the southern African nation has what it takes to help end the conflict which started in February 2022.Some political observers argue that it will be a tricky assignment for Ramaphosa, considering his close proximity to Putin.Relations between Russia and South Africa date back to the years of apartheid, when the then Soviet Union threw its weight behind black liberation movements.

Die Oekraïense president, Volodimir Zelensky, het Suid-Afrika gevra om te help met die terugkeer van meer as 400 Oekraïense kinders wat tydens die oorlog na Rusland geneem is. Hy het tydens sy besoek aan Pretoria deur 'n tolk gesê baie van die kinders is teen hul wil geneem en word in haglike omstandighede aangehou. Hy het president Cyril Ramaphosa bedank vir sy ondersteuning met vredespogings en 'n beroep gedoen vir sterker globale druk op Rusland om die oorlog te beëindig:

President Cyril Ramaphosa en sy Oekraïense eweknie, Volodymyr Zelensky, het ooreengekom om samewerking tussen die twee lande te versterk en saam te werk aan sleutelgebiede, insluitend handel, energie en onderwys. Die twee leiers het tydens samesprekings by die Uniegebou in Pretoria maniere bespreek om bilaterale betrekkinge uit te brei en hoe om gesamentlike projekte in sleutelsektore te benader. Ramaphosa het verder onderneem om saam te werk aan vrede, ontwikkeling en mens-tot-mens-vennootskappe:

John Maytham speaks with Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s historic visit to the country on 24 April 2025. With global tensions rising around the terms of a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, Ambassador Abravitova provides insight into Ukraine’s goals for the visit and reflects on Pretoria’s evolving position in the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts (Brill, 2015) offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently a heritage conservation intern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts (Brill, 2015) offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently a heritage conservation intern. 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

Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts (Brill, 2015) offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently a heritage conservation intern. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts (Brill, 2015) offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is currently a heritage conservation intern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Tshidi Madia, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Ryan Smith, who is the DA Deputy Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation; Professor Christopher Isike, who is Director of the African Centre for the study of the United States at the University of Pretoria and Tebogo Khaas, who is the Chairperson of Public Interest South Africa to get their opinions on the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as the country’s special envoy to the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 12th of April, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of John 1:32:”And John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him.” The Holy Spirit coming down from heaven in the form of a dove and settling upon Jesus Christ. Oh, what a beautiful picture!Early this morning, it was still very dark and misty, we're having beautiful rain on the farm at the moment. I walked out of my house and into the prayer room, and in the shadow I saw a beautiful pair of turtle doves. There was such a peace about that picture, and you know they say that a turtle dove only mates once in his life. So if you kill his partner, he remains alone for the rest of his life.I looked up the meaning of the word turtle dove and its characteristics, and it says he is a harmless bird. He represents innocence, powerlessness, meekness and humility. Don't we need that in the world today, my dear friend? The sign of peace is the turtle dove.I remember like yesterday, as a very young man when we had just arrived on the farm, Shalom, I was just about to have my breakfast in the morning, in those days we had the old phone that you had to crank the handle and there were two signs, two shorts, one long, that was your call sign. The phone rang and I picked it up and it was the Deeds Office in Pretoria saying, “You have to give us the name of your new farm that you have just bought”, and I had no idea what we were going to call this farm. So I shouted through to the bedroom, Jill was doing something in the bedroom. I said, ”Jill, we need a name. We need a name for the farm.” And she shouted back, ”Shalom.” Well that's the name of this farm. Now Shalom means peace in Hebrew and of course the Prince of Peace is often represented by the Holy Spirit. I want to say to you today, let us go out and when people are aggressive and when people are fearful and when people are ugly, let us represent the Holy Spirit. Let there be peace in our hearts. Oft times people come to Shalom to visit us and as we greet them, sometimes they burst into tears and we say, ”Why are you crying?” They say, ”We don't know why we are crying,” and I'm hoping that they also can feel the peace of Jesus Christ in this place.Today, let's go out and represent the Prince of Peace, the soon coming King, Jesus Christ. God bless you and goodbye.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Tony Robbins. Gratitude: Franz Badenhorst Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa, I am genuinely grateful for you John, about a year ago I asked you for a copy of the Freedom Journal as I have been having trouble with paypal. You sent me a beautiful copy. Thank you so much! You have truly earned my respect forever. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing.  Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.

Have you noticed how southern Africa tends to be hit by deadly cyclones that leave a trail of destruction? Right now the people of Mozambique are trying to piece their lives together after Cyclone Jude battered the country this month. Before it, two others, Chido and Dikeledi, hit the same part of southern Africa in quick succession. All three claimed dozens of lives, leaving schools, homes and other buildings severely damaged. Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Lehlohonolo Thobela of the South African Weather Service in Pretoria. “If you speak about Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa, those are usually the areas that usually experience tropical cyclones. Geographically, the Indian Ocean is in the eastern parts. The Indian Ocean itself is where cyclones are born. Why? Because they need warmth”, Lehlohonolo says. Alan also hears from Mary Louise Eagleton of UNICEF, who is in Maputo. She's been to the most affected areas and shares what she's seen.

From afar, the China-South Africa trade relationship looks amazing. Last year, the two countries sold more than $52 billion worth of goods to one another — mostly raw materials from South Africa and finished goods from China. But when you look at the figures more closely, some real problems become evident. While trade volumes between the two countries have grown exponentially over the past 20 years, so has South Africa's trade deficit with China, which reached almost $10 billion last year. Marvellous Ngundu, a research consultant at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria, explored the problem in a recently published paper and joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what can be done to balance out this "active, yet highly unequal" trading relationship. Show Notes: Institute for Security Studies: South Africa's trade deficit dilemma with China by Marvellous Ngundu Bloomberg: A New ‘China Shock' Is Destroying Jobs Around the World by Katia Dmitrieva, Philip Heijmans, and Prima Wirayani X: @christiangeraud I @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth