Podcasts about Thabo Mbeki

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki clearly articulated that the enduring conflicts in Africa stem directly from inadequate leadership.He underscored that although failures in leadership are a significant factor contributing to the instability and prolonged conflicts throughout the continent, this reality should never be used as an excuse for African nations to forsake democratic governance.Mbeki made these statements during a virtual keynote address focused on democratic governance and peacebuilding in Africa.This address coincided with the launch of three books celebrating the 84th birthday of Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), a former military Head of State of Nigeria.He called upon African nations to actively eliminate internal and structural barriers that hinder progress across the continent.Additionally, he commended Gen. Abubakar for his enduring dedication to peacebuilding, stabilization, and the promotion of democracy throughout Africa.Mbeki's remarks align with a series of pointed criticisms he has leveled against both regional and national governance frameworks.He has previously condemned the African Union (AU) for its perceived weakness and structural inadequacies in addressing ongoing regional crises, including those in Sudan, West Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.On the domestic front, Mbeki has consistently maintained that the frequent changes in leadership and policy inconsistencies have led to South Africa's extended economic decline, stressing that structural domestic challenges should be attributed to governance failures rather than being unfairly blamed on migrants.Thabo Mbeki is a South African economist and politician who served as the country's second democratic president from 1999 to 2008. A leading anti-apartheid activist, he succeeded Nelson Mandela. Mbeki focused heavily on growing the African economy and famously championed the African Renaissance

Nestes últimos dias, a África do Sul está a ser abalada por uma nova onda de xenofobia, com grupos de cidadãos sul-africanos a atacarem imigrantes, queimarem as suas casas ou os seus comércios. Independentemente de estarem em situação legal ou não, os estrangeiros são acusados por estes grupos de "roubarem os empregos" dos nacionais, num contexto de grave crise social e económica no país, nomeadamente com uma taxa de desemprego de cerca de 32%. Depois de pelo menos nove moçambicanos terem morrido nas violências xenófobas, várias centenas de moçambicanos residentes no país têm estado a fugir da África do Sul, com algum apoio por parte de Maputo. A Nigéria, o Gana e o Maláui também estão a organizar o regresso a casa dos seus cidadãos expatriados na África do Sul. Uma situação que o executivo sul-africano lamenta mas perante a qual parece algo impotente, senão mesmo "complacente", acusam certos governos africanos mais críticos. A nível interno, em ano de eleições locais, a coligação governamental faz frente a sectores de opinião que tentam ganhar visibilidade a pretexto desta nova crise, considera André Thomashausen, professor emérito de direito internacional e constitucional da Universidade da África do Sul, em Pretória. O universitário refere todavia acreditar que este fenómeno não vai durar, por não ter -do seu ponto de vista- nenhum alicerce popular. RFI: Como é que analisa a situação vigente nestes últimos dias na África do Sul? André Thomashausen: Um aspecto deve ser considerado é o aspecto da política interna da África do Sul, em que o partido da esquerda, da minoria, do antigo presidente Zuma, o partido MK ("Umkhonto we Sizwe", partido "Lança da Nação) está a aproveitar esta onda da xenofobia e está a fomentar, a instigar, esta xenofobia para pressionar a coligação que está a governar, que é o ANC, com o partido da Aliança Democrática. É assim, infelizmente. Muito tragicamente, este assunto não é completamente inocente e possivelmente não teria acontecido este ataque de xenofobia se não tivesse sido instigado. E temos uma tradição disso. Sempre quando uma minoria política decide afastar um governo, de repente aparecem ataques xenófobos. Foi assim na altura em que o Jacob Zuma quis substituir o governo do Thabo Mbeki, em 2007. De repente, houve ataques xenófobos. E foi assim, de volta, no fim da era do Zuma, em que novamente isso estalou. Talvez o único aspecto positivo é que esta crise não vai durar tanto tempo. E penso que os espíritos vão novamente acalmar. RFI: Há cerca de uma semana que isto dura. O que é que o leva a crer que vai haver uma acalmia? André Thomashausen: Bom, existe sempre uma solidariedade entre os mais pobres, entre os mais miseráveis. E as vítimas da xenofobia é gente muito pobre e gente que não tem vida estável, que não tem emprego formal e normalmente existe uma solidariedade africana. Na tradição, nas culturas africanas, muito raramente aparece um ódio entre grupos ou um ódio de raça ou ódio nacionalista. Porque as culturas estão todas interligadas. Eu duvido muito que esta vaga seja uma expressão de um sentimento popular alargado. Na maior parte dos casos que temos visto, há uma mão organizadora, há grupos de choque que aparecem num sítio, aparecem com autocarros a transportá-los. Alguém está a organizar esses transportes e a pagar esses transportes. É um bocado um assunto de segurança pública e de segurança do Estado que está aqui a falhar. E assim vamos esperando que venha a faltar o apoio para esta xenofobia. O verdadeiro apoio popular não existe. É gente alheia que aparece num sítio que não vive lá e de repente atacam os que são estrangeiros, os que falam com um sotaque diferente ou que, pela aparência, não pertencem. Um problema dentro da xenofobia, isolado e diferente, é a imigração ilegal que temos experimentado e que temos visto oriunda da Somália e do Sudão, países bastante afastados. São para aí uns 8 mil quilómetros de distância, daqui para o Sudão e para a Somália. E esta migração, essa sim, está a provocar ódio e está a provocar uma resistência forte entre a população que aqui na África do Sul normalmente não é muçulmana e rejeita a cultura desses migrantes. RFI: No começo da nossa conversa, mencionou que há certos sectores políticos que tiram proveito desta situação. Tem aparecido muito o nome de uma organização, a "March and March". O que é que se poderia dizer sobre esta organização e o interesse que teria também em movimentar a multidão contra os imigrantes? André Thomashausen: Bom, mais uma vez, é um rótulo que aparece subitamente, que não tem antecedentes. Não se podem identificar os líderes, gente desconhecida e, no meu ponto de ver, oportunista. Tal como nos anos 30, na Alemanha, houve uma organização nazi que fomentou o ódio contra os judeus, para assim virem a ser notórios e intimidar, provocar a instabilidade. Eu vejo aqui essas organizações também como sendo organizações um bocado fantoches, que não têm uma base popular, não têm milhares de membros ou aderentes. São completamente transparentes. E mais uma vez, eu estou a ver aqui um oportunismo político trágico de tentar provocar uma dificuldade ao governo por gente que falhou nas eleições, que não conseguiu reunir uma maioria de votos e assim, agora estão a tentar destabilizar o país através desta vaga. RFI: Certos países, nomeadamente a Nigéria ou Gana, que têm alguns dos seus expatriados na África do Sul, acusaram o governo de Pretória de ser algo complacente com esta onda de xenofobia que, no fundo, poderia ser interpretada também como uma forma de camuflar as suas próprias incapacidades em gerir questões como a economia, a educação e a saúde. André Thomashausen: Certo. Só que, na realidade, este governo, esta administração, é uma administração que está a sobreviver mal num contexto de Estado já falhado, em que as forças da ordem, a polícia e e Forças Armadas não têm nem sequer a mínima capacidade. Não há veículos e onde há veículos não há verbas para o combustível. Há um elevado sistema de corrupção na polícia e nas Forças Armadas. As Forças Armadas já foram mobilizadas na Província do Cabo para tentar limitar, tentar reduzir a vaga de assassinatos entre mafiosos, entre bandos, criminosos, traficantes de droga e de pessoas. E assim, eu acho que não é por falta de vontade, mas é por falta de capacidade que o governo está assim passivo. Está assim, num papel de observador em que o Presidente Ramaphosa lamenta muito a xenofobia, mas não tem meios realmente para uma estratégia através da qual poderia prender e imobilizar aqueles que estão a instigar esses ataques aos migrantes e refugiados e, evidentemente, também uma percentagem muito elevada de migrantes ilegais. Mas, na realidade, a economia está a empregar essa gente. E isso também tem a ver com a alta taxa de sindicalização dos trabalhadores sul-africanos, que provocam um nível do preço da mão-de-obra muito elevado. E isso cria uma uma atractividade ao emprego dos estrangeiros que não estão sindicalizados. É tudo uma mistura de situações que deveriam ser reformadas, que deveriam ser consideradas, mas só que este actual governo é um governo de crise e é um governo que não tem a capacidade para reagir. RFI: Estamos em ano de eleições autárquicas. Vão acontecer a 4 de Novembro. Pensa que isto também joga nesta crise? André Thomashausen: Absolutamente. É uma maneira de tentar animar os eleitores, tentar atirar culpas aos migrantes, culpas pela falta de prestação de serviços, pelo facto de que 90% das municipalidades estão tecnicamente falidas e já não têm capacidade para garantir o abastecimento de água potável ou a manutenção dos sistemas de esgotos ou transportes públicos, o sistema escolar primário, o sistema de assistência médica básica e assim, é um bode expiatório, acusar a presença dos estrangeiros. E isso tudo entra nas estratégias. Estas eleições vão decididamente reduzir o apoio ao ANC. Vão demonstrar a queda dramática da confiança neste partido da libertação. Mas é normal que depois de 30 anos da grande transferência, em 1990, o partido libertador, com a sua legitimidade histórica, venha a ser desafiado. RFI: Está a dizer que o ANC poderia perder o leme. Mas para que a formação? André Thomashausen: Vai beneficiar a Aliança Democrática, que é um partido liberal do centro-esquerda, completamente multicultural, que tenta fazer renascer o ideal do Nelson Mandela de uma "Nação arco-íris". Há muitos, muitos eleitores tradicionais do ANC que desta vez vão votar na Aliança Democrática. O partido está a apostar nesta oportunidade. E, aliás, está convencido que com a sua antiga presidente, Helen Zille, vão ganhar as eleições em Joanesburgo, a maior metrópole aqui na África do Sul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thabo Mbeki en Jacob Zuma loop 'n bloutjie in die hof. Statistieke Suid-Afrika se stelsel word deur kuberkrakers binnegedring. Die 30ste Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees lok duisende mense na Oudtshoorn in die Wes-Kaap.

Families of the TRC victims have welcomed the ruling as the High Court has dismissed the bid by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to remove Sisi Khampepe from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry. The court found the application procedurally flawed and invalid, while also ordering both former presidents to pay legal costs, clearing the way for the commission's work to continue without further delay. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lukhanyo Calata, the son of murdered struggle stalwart Fort Calata,

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

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Alpha Ramushwana about Matipandile Sotheni, a former member of SAPS’ elite Special Task Force unit, appearing in the Brakpan Magistrate Court for the murder of Marius van der Merwe also known as Witness D. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COPE betreur die dood van sy stigtersleier, Mosiuoa Lekota. Die 77-jarige anti-apartheidsaktivis, wat algemeen bekend was as 'Terror', is na 'n lang siekbed in 'n hospitaal oorlede. Lekota het in verskeie hoedanighede in die regering gedien, insluitend as premier van die Vrystaat en minister van Verdediging, en was ook ANC-voorsitter onder Thabo Mbeki tussen 2002 en 2007. Pakes Dikgetsi van Cope sê die gedenk- en begrafnisreëlings sal nog oorgedra word:

Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Kgomotso Modise about the dismissed bid by Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to have Judge Sisi Khampepe recused for the TRC Commission. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his latest interview with BizNews, MKP Founder Jabulani Khumalo warns that former President Jacob Zuma could be trying to build his own military wing. He spoke to Chris Steyn about a leaked letter purportedly written by Zuma to the Russian Defence Minister in which he stated that the 18 men were sent there with the singular purpose of receiving advanced military training not to fight in the war with Ukraine. “I think he's got some sinister thinking of what he wants to do. Maybe it's a coup or something else, but I'm afraid the State needs to look at him more carefully…because that letter shows that he knows very well why those men went there - and if he's trying to make his own army in the country, then the government must take actions…What are they afraid of?” Khumalo also responds to recent statements by former President Thabo Mbeki that the 2021 riots were a test of strength to see whether South Africa could be paralysed.

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

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

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

Advocate Dali Mpofu, representing former President Jacob Zuma, making his oral submissions in support of a formal application for the recusal of retired Justice Sisi Khampepe. Mpofu argues that perceived bias arising from Justice Khampepe's previous roles makes her recusal necessary for the process to remain impartial. Justice Khampepe chairs the Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating delays in the investigation and prosecution of cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission – commonly known as the TRC Cases Inquiry. Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki are today making their formal application for the recusal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commission of Inquiry chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe. The application comes after both heads of state expressed their disapproval of Khampepe’s involvement in the commission.

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have moved to have retired Justice Sisi Khampepe recused from chairing the TRC prosecutions inquiry, a move angering some victims' families. They cite alleged conflicts of interest linked to her past roles and question her impartiality. Khampepe rejects the claims. The commission has confirmed it received both applications, which will be heard together on 16 January, as families await long-delayed accountability for apartheid-era crimes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, whose sister Nokuthula Simelane was murdered by apartheid security police in 1983.

News24 assistant editor Pieter du Toit gives details to John Maytham on his latest column on former President Thabo Mbeki 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.

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the recent comments by former president Thabo Mbeki on South Africa needing a better way to choose presidents. They also discuss ANC defections to the DA and they discuss the latest internal battle in MK. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Political and Policy Analyst Professor Theo Venter tells Chris Steyn why former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's position is “fatal”; where things went “very wrong” for suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya accused of massive corruption by tenderpreneur “Cat Matlala”; why KZN National Commissioner General Nlhanhla Mkhwanazi continues to impress; why President Cyril Ramaphosa - accused of blocking further investigations into health tenders linked to Thembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela (his nephew by previous marriage) - is a good diplomat, but a bad politician; how State Capture is still continuing; why former President Thabo Mbeki maintains that there are still Apartheid spies high up in African National Congress (ANC) leadership; and why it has taken almost 60 years for a court to find that former Nobel Prize laureate, Chief Albert Luthuli, was not killed by a freight train but was beaten to death by the Security Branch. “…what needs to happen in the police is we need to get some guys that we can trust and that is absolutely what you see, is what you get - and I think Mkhwanazi is definitely one of them,” Professor Venter says.

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

The launch of the national dialogue has reignited debate about whether the process can genuinely help fix the country's problems or it is just another stage to advance elite interests.Political analyst and Public Affairs Research Institute executive director Dr Sithembile Mbete says dialogue has been a recurring theme in South Africa's democratic journey.“It comes from this idea that we are so fractured as a nation across political, racial and class lines and that we somehow need to talk to each other to find a solution,” she explains.She likens the initiative to “post-conflict negotiations” but warns that dialogue without a clear end goal risks becoming hollow. “We should always ask: what is the outcome supposed to be?”Arena Holdings editor-at-large S'thembiso Msomi agrees, saying South Africans have long felt that “what we have is not enough”.“Clearly there's general unhappiness about where South Africa is going,” he says. Produced by: Bulelani Nonyukela.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Hlumelo Xaba, Political Analyst reflecting on the national convention that took place this past weekend. They also touch on some of the issues that ensued the convention, such as legacy foundations withdrawing, some members of the GNU not partaking in the dialogue and how the sessions took place in Pretoria .Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, Political Analysis, National Dialogue, National Convention, Cyricl Ramaphosa, Legacy Foundations, Thabo Mbeki, GNU The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners share their experience of declined event invitations and what they are grateful for this week. 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.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Vincent Magwenya, Presidential Spokesperson, about growing tensions surrounding the National Dialogue initiative, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has championed as a pivotal moment for national unity. Several prominent civil society organisations – including those associated with Steve Biko, Desmond and Leah Tutu, Oliver Tambo, and FW de Klerk – have withdrawn from the process, citing a rushed timeline, lack of preparation, and perceived government control. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, once thought to be instrumental in engaging stakeholders, is now being blamed for driving the withdrawal of these key players. Magwenya addresses the fallout and its implications for the President’s leadership. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big disagreements and divisions are at the heart of some major current political developments here in South Africa and abroad. We speak to columnist and commentator Jonathan Katzenellenbogen. He dissects the row between former president Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa over the process for the National Dialogue; the row between Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana over prospects for a tighter inflation target; US President Donald Trump's ongoing Tariff War and African National Congress (ANC) SG Fikile Mbalula's defiance over possible sanctions against the party's leaders; Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin from which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Europeans are excluded; as well as divisions that have emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Force (IDF) chiefs and allies over Gaza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die Nasionale Dialoog sal op 15 Augustus voortgaan ten spyte van die onttrekking van ses groot stigtings, insluitend dié van Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko en FW de Klerk. Die groepe beskuldig die regering dat hulle beheer oorneem oor wat 'n burgergeleide proses behoort te wees en wil hê dat die geleentheid uitgestel word. Ramaphosa sê egter die meeste van die 750 genooide organisasies het bywoning bevestig, en beklemtoon Suid-Afrikaners wil hê die dialoog moet voortgaan:

« Il faut aller à la palabre africaine », disent les évêques de Côte d'Ivoire, après l'exclusion de plusieurs personnalités de l'opposition de la présidentielle du 25 octobre prochain. Dans une lettre pastorale publiée il y a une semaine, la Conférence des évêques de Côte d'Ivoire appelle à une élection « juste et inclusive », à laquelle, outre le président sortant Alassane Ouattara, qui a déclaré sa candidature ce 29 juillet, ses principaux opposants pourraient, eux aussi, se présenter. Mgr Jacques Ahiwa répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier depuis son archevêché de Bouaké. RFI : À trois mois de l'élection présidentielle, vous venez de publier une lettre pastorale dans laquelle vous ne cachez pas votre inquiétude. Pourquoi ? Mgr Jacques Ahiwa : Parce que nous sommes des pasteurs. Nous avons les quinze diocèses de Côte d'Ivoire. Nous sommes au contact des populations. Et ce sont un peu les craintes de ces populations que nous avons essayé d'analyser, de prendre en compte non seulement dans nos prières, mais aussi dans nos analyses pour apporter quelques éléments de réponse et surtout de propositions pour apaiser, aider à apaiser ces craintes-là. Et quelles sont ces craintes ? Les craintes, c'est la peur d'une élection émaillée de violence. Nous savons depuis un certain temps que chaque fois que, les élections sont annoncées, les populations ont la peur au ventre. Et donc ça nous remonte. Tout le monde nous dit "priez, priez pour nous, faites quelque chose". Et ce que nous pouvons faire, effectivement, en tant que pasteur, c'est de prier et puis d'apporter notre contribution à la construction, à la préservation de la paix. Monseigneur Jacques Ahiwa, dans votre lettre pastorale, il y a une semaine, vous appelez à une élection « juste et inclusive », est-ce à dire que pour l'instant ces deux conditions ne vous paraissent pas réunies ? De ce qui revient des différents états-majors, je parle des groupements politiques de la société ivoirienne, nous constatons que, jusqu'à présent, il y a des dinosaures, comme on dit, de la politique ivoirienne qui ne figurent pas sur la liste électorale. Et cela crée beaucoup de tensions. Chacun fait valoir ses arguments et cela crée beaucoup de crispations dans la population. Donc en termes d'inclusion, pour l'instant, je pense que nous n'y sommes pas encore arrivés. Il y a encore du travail à faire pour que cette élection soit la plus large possible. Laurent Gbagbo, Tidjane Thiam, Charles Blé Goudé… Plusieurs dinosaures, comme vous dites, n'ont pas le droit de se présenter, car les autorités affirment qu'elles ne sont pas éligibles au regard de la loi ivoirienne. Quelle est la position de la conférence épiscopale à ce sujet ? La position de la conférence, elle porte sur la loi, sur la loi fondamentale. Nous avons fait notre analyse sur la base de la loi, mais aussi de l'environnement. Ceux qui estiment qu'ils ne sont pas éligibles ont les éléments pour argumenter. Mais nous, en tant qu'acteur aussi de la vie sociale, en regardant ce qui se passe, en analysant les crispations, parce que chacun fait valoir ses arguments, on aurait souhaité que les discussions se poursuivent pour voir dans quelle mesure cette exclusion ou bien ce manque qui pourrait permettre à ces candidats de compétir puisse trouver des solutions. Concernant l'éligibilité de ces opposants, et c'est toujours dans votre lettre épiscopale, vous appelez à concilier le respect du droit et le bon sens politique. Qu'est-ce que vous voulez dire par là ? Nous voulons dire que, quand les lois ne permettent pas de préserver la cohésion, il faut peut-être aller à la palabre africaine. La palabre africaine, c'est quand il y a un problème presque insoluble, on active des leviers, des mécanismes pour entendre tout le monde et résoudre la question. D'autant plus que, depuis un certain temps, depuis 2010, la Côte d'Ivoire a quelques fois eu recours à ce genre de procédé. Et nous le disons très bien dans notre lettre que ce n'est pas nouveau que les acteurs de la vie politique puissent s'asseoir autour de la même table au niveau de l'élection présidentielle pour trouver des solutions. On parle même d'arrangements politiques. C'est ce que nous appelons le bon sens politique au regard des crispations, au regard de toutes les plaintes et de tout ce qui est susceptible de créer des désordres jusqu'à mort d'homme. Vous le savez très bien, les dernières élections étaient émaillées de pas mal de violence. Pour éviter tout cela, nous en appelons au bon sens politique qui consiste à s'asseoir autour de la même table et à trouver les solutions pour résoudre définitivement cette question de l'éligibilité. Est-ce que vous faites référence à l'accord politique conclu sous l'égide du président sud-africain, Thabo Mbeki, afin que Monsieur Alassane Ouattara puisse être candidat en 2010 ? Oui, nous l'avons dit dans la lettre aussi, c'est très clairement signifié. Nous parlons des accords issus des négociations de la crise de 2002, qui ont permis à tous les candidats de se présenter, au point qu'en 2010, les élections ont connu quand même un engouement assez fort. Quand il y a contradiction entre le respect du droit et le bon sens politique, qu'est-ce qui doit primer à vos yeux ? C'est la sagesse africaine, la préservation de la paix. Il n'y a pas de sacrifice de trop pour préserver la paix. Si vraiment il faut mettre entre parenthèses, dans un premier temps, le droit pour sauver les vies humaines, je pense que le choix est clair. Il faut sauver d'abord les vies humaines et après trouver vraiment les meilleurs mécanismes pour écrire des lois consensuelles qui pourront être acceptées par tous. Alors ce que disent les autorités ivoiriennes, c'est que, si elles n'appliquent pas le droit de façon stricte et rigoureuse, elles risqueront ensuite d'être accusées d'autoriser les passe-droits. Oui, ça, c'est vrai. C'est ce qu'on a toujours dit. Mais vous le savez très bien, depuis toujours, la loi, elle a été la loi et c'est face à la rigueur de la loi qu'on a toujours sollicité des médiations hors loi pour régler des crises. Il se trouve que nous sommes pratiquement dans les mêmes situations de crise qu'auparavant. Alors, je pense qu'il vaut mieux, pour sauver des vies. Nous, notre objectif, c'est cela : comment préserver la paix ? Comment faire en sorte que chaque ivoirien, chaque habitant de ce pays puisse aller et venir sans crainte en temps d'élection comme en temps de non élection. Que chacun puisse vaquer normalement à ses occupations et que les élections ne soient pas sources de crainte, de peur et surtout de violence en Côte d'Ivoire. La vie de l'homme est plus que tout. La vie est sacrée et nous, évêques de Côte d'Ivoire, nous sommes au service de la vie. Et nous sommes les veilleurs pour que tout soit mis en œuvre, même s'il faut mettre entre parenthèses pour un moment la loi pour que la vie soit sauvée, il faut le faire. Ce ne sera pas la première fois et ce ne sera pas le premier cas de figure dans le monde entier. Et puis, dans votre lettre pastorale, Mgr Jacques Ahiwa, vous dénoncez, je cite, l'amateurisme de l'administration électorale. Faut-il à vos yeux remplacer la CEI, la Commission électorale indépendante, par autre chose ? La CEI dans sa configuration actuelle est assez critiquée par les différents acteurs de la vie politique et sociale en Côte d'Ivoire. Il y a donc un travail à faire pour avoir une CEI, d'autant plus qu'elle est permanente, une CEI qui puisse être acceptée par tous pour que les règles qu'elle dicte soient reçues et bien mises en œuvre. Je pense qu'on va y arriver, mais pour l'instant, telles que les choses se présentent, la CEI, quand on la regarde, elle est un peu déséquilibrée. Et donc, il y a ce travail d'équilibrage pour qu'elle soit la plus consensuelle possible.

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is “not scared of all types of bombs”. So says former police commander Willem Els, who is now with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) as Senior Training Coordinator in the ENACT organised crime programme. Els tells BizNews that the “bomb” dropped by the General last Sunday took “tremendous courage”. Els, who trained the General in Bomb Disposal, described him as a”disciplined officer, a straight talker, a straight shooter, a straight walking” officer who is doing “the right thing as a policeman in his heart, in his actions…”, stressing: “He's a policeman in heart and down to the bone.” Apart from training the General, Els also worked with him on s number of foreign missions, and the two even had to “hot extract” former President Thabo Mbeki and then Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma from a coup in Haiti. They also worked together in Mozambique “where we lifted arms caches and destroyed huge, huge numbers of arms and munitions”, as well as in Equatorial Guinea in preparation of an African Union Summit. Els warns that it would “hurt” President Cyril Ramaphosa “very much” if he deals with the general's allegations of police-underworld links by using the “old playbook that the ANC (African National Congress) has been using ever since they came to power”. As for threats that black and white citizens could even riot together if the KZN general is not treated right, Els notes there are people who say “we might see a repeat of 2021 if people feel that they're not being listened to…”

In today's BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa vows the national dialogue will proceed without the DA, as John Steenhuisen hits back at Thabo Mbeki's criticism. Deputy President Paul Mashatile highlights tensions threatening the GNU's stability, while Trump's looming tariffs send shockwaves through South Africa's citrus industry. Plus, Bloomberg questions whether BRICS can fill the global void left by a retreating America.

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The “embarrassment of being removed” is “foremost” in the thinking of President Cyril Ramaphosa. So says political analyst Piet Croucamp who deems the break between the president and African National Congress (ANC) Chair Gwede Mantashe as irreparable. “Mantashe was the person who knocked on Thabo Mbeki's door to tell him that time is up - and he was the one who knocked on Jacob Zuma's door to tell him time is up. If there's one thing that Ramaphosa and those around him fear most, it is that one day the National Executive Committee of the ANC makes a decision which could be perceived as a Motion of No Confidence and Gwede Mantashe comes and knocks on your door. And I think that's the big fear that Ramaphosa has.” Croucamp also gives his take on the real reason MKP SG Floyd Shivambu was redeployed; reveals his pick for the next leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA); comments on the performance of the Government of National Unity ((GNU); as well as the Afrikaner Trek to America. He also gazes into the future of South Africa in 10 years' time. “…there will not be a single party that will govern South Africa alone in the next two or three elections…”

Die Universiteit van Pretoria se Fakulteit Menslike Wetenskappe het 'n eredoktorsgraad toegeken aan oudpresident Thabo Mbeki se vrou, Zanele, vir haar lewenslange bevordering van 'n inklusiewe samelewing en die regte van vroue. Dit fokus spesifiek op die bemagtiging van landelike vroue en die versterking van hulle stemme. Mbeki het die organisasie Women in Dialogue gestig om 'n stem aan Afrika se vroue te gee. Sy het gegradueerdes aangemoedig om hulle vaardighede te gebruik om hulle uit armoede op te hef:

Voormalige Suid-Afrikaanse president Thabo Mbeki het die stigterspresident Sam Nujoma geloof as 'n moedige en beginselvaste leier wat onvermoeid geveg het teen apartheid en kolonialisme vir Afrika se bevryding. Mbeki het tydens 'n gesamentlike gedenkdiens wat deur die Namibiese Hoë Kommissariaat en UNISA in Pretoria aangebied is gepraat.

Huldeblyke stroom in vir oud president Sam Nujoma. Die SABC joernalis, Sophia Mokoena het 'n onderhoud met die tweede Suid Afrikaanse president, Thabo Mbeki gepraat. Die twee vryheidsvegters het saam gewerk vir die onafhanlikheid van die twee Suider Afrika lande. Hy gee meer inligting oor die band wat hulle gedeel het.

Today Alan Kasujja sits down with Dan Marokane, the recently appointed CEO of South Africa's national power supplier, Eskom. He wants to understand how the new boss has been able to halt power cuts that have been devastating to both the economy and the wellbeing of all South Africans. These electricity problems started towards the end of 2007. Then president Thabo Mbeki apologised and admitted that he should have listened to the leadership of Eskom who warned his administration about future power shortages. Alan also hears from two women who run a hospice that looks after children in the east of Johannesburg. They share heart breaking stories of what happens to the babies whenever there are power cuts. Guests: Katlego Foster, Lyn Crooye, Chanda Nxumalo and Dan Marokane

On 13 December 1990, the anti-apartheid politician Oliver Tambo returned to South Africa after 30 years in exile. As the president of the banned African National Congress (ANC), he had lived in Zambia building the liberation movement while other key ANC members including Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu were political prisoners. By lobbying around the world and attracting talented South African exiles such as Thabo Mbeki, he built the organisation into a legitimate contender for government. When President FW de Klerk unbanned the ANC, Oliver or OR Tambo was finally able to return home where he was greeted by a crowd of thousands at the airport.Oliver Tambo's son, Dali Tambo, recalls to Josephine McDermott how his father and other ANC exiles danced in the aisle of the plane as they crossed into South African airspace.(Photo: Oliver Tambo at Jan Smuts Airport. Credit: AP/John Parkin)