The South African Communist Party (SACP)'s 5th Special National Conference is set to start today. During the conference, the communist party will review its relationship with the African National Congress  (ANC) following its decision to include the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the ANC-led Government of National Unity. A move the SACP said was opposed to the alliance's national programme of action - the National Democratic Revolution. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Sandile Swana.

The South African Communist Party (SACP)'s 5th Special National Conference&nbsp;is set to start today. During the conference, the communist party will review its relationship with the African National Congress &nbsp;(ANC) following its decision to include the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the ANC-led Government of National Unity. A move the SACP said was opposed to the alliance's national programme of action - the National Democratic Revolution. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Sandile Swana.

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The future of the tripartite alliance is under the spotlight at the 5th Special National Conference of the SACP 

United Nations Women and the United Nations Trust Fund has convened the second multi-stakeholder dialogue on Feminist Funding for Women's Movements in East and Southern Africa (ESA) at the Premier Hotel in Midrand South Africa.

The dialogue will engage women rights organisations, feminist funders, UN agencies and other development partners, as well as relevant private sector partners.

To find out what this discussion aims to achieve, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe is attending this dialogue and is joined by Sunita Caminha who is the Policy Specialist on Ending Violence against Women from the United Nations Women East and Southern Africa Office...

United Nations Women and the United Nations Trust Fund has convened the second multi-stakeholder dialogue on Feminist Funding for Women's Movements in East and Southern Africa (ESA) at the Premier Hotel in Midrand South Africa.
The dialogue will engage women rights organisations, feminist funders, UN agencies and other development partners, as well as relevant private sector partners.
To find out what this discussion aims to achieve, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe is attending this dialogue and is joined by Sunita Caminha who is the Policy Specialist on Ending Violence against Women from the United Nations Women East and Southern Africa Office...

Second multi-stakeholder dialogue on Feminist Funding convenes in SA

A new joint United Nations report released by the World Food Programme and the Food Agriculture Organisation  has warned that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and death in the coming months unless there is urgent humanitarian action and a coordinated international effort to de-escalate conflict, stem displacement, and mount an urgent full-scale aid response.

The latest Hunger Hotspots report shows that Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali are hotspots of highest concern, with communities already facing famine, at risk of famine or confronted with catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity.

More on the report from  WFP DRC's Spokesperson, Shelley Thakral who was speaking to Nhlanhla Mahlangu...

A new joint United Nations report released by the World Food Programme and the Food Agriculture Organisation &nbsp;has warned that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and death in the coming months unless there is urgent humanitarian action and a coordinated international effort to de-escalate conflict, stem displacement, and mount an urgent full-scale aid response.
The latest Hunger Hotspots report shows that Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali are hotspots of highest concern, with communities already facing famine, at risk of famine or confronted with catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity.
More on the report from &nbsp;WFP DRC's Spokesperson, Shelley Thakral who was speaking to Nhlanhla Mahlangu...

New report warns world faces extreme hunger, risk of starvation and death

A call for a ceasefire has been made as tensions between Israel and Iran escalated over the last few days.

Israel first launched its attack on Iran on Friday, with Iran retaliating, resulting in the loss of lives on both sides.

An Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster, interrupting the station's network.

US President Donald Trump has left the G7 meeting in Canada early to return to Washington as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.

The president's departure is fuelling speculation there will be heavier Israeli strikes on Iran in the hours ahead.

In a statement, G7 leaders reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.

For more on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Patrick Kadima, a lecturer at Wits University...

A call for a ceasefire has been made as tensions between Israel and Iran escalated over the last few days.
Israel first launched its attack on Iran on Friday, with Iran retaliating, resulting in the loss of lives on both sides.
An Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster, interrupting the station's network.
US President Donald Trump has left the G7 meeting in Canada early to return to Washington as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.
The president's departure is fuelling speculation there will be heavier Israeli strikes on Iran in the hours ahead.
In a statement, G7 leaders reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.
For more on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Patrick Kadima, a lecturer at Wits University...

The future of the tripartite alliance is under the spotlight at the 5th Special National Conference of the SACP

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