We are in conversation with Tapiwa Diamond Chadya, Afro-Expert in Democracy, Governance & Human Rights as he gives us an update on the upcoming elections in Gabon, This is the first time the central african country will be voting since being seized  President Brice Oligui Nguema in a military coup in 2023.  We will also be looking at the decision to terminate the Southern African Mission in DR Congo. 

We are in conversation with Tapiwa Diamond Chadya, Afro-Expert in Democracy, Governance &amp; Human Rights as he gives us an update on the upcoming elections in Gabon, This is the first time the central african country will be voting since being seized&nbsp; President Brice Oligui Nguema in a military coup in 2023.&nbsp; We will also be looking at the decision to terminate the Southern African Mission in DR Congo.&nbsp;

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South Africa recently faced turbulence over the proposed 0.5% VAT increase, a move aimed at addressing fiscal challenges. The ANC initially supported the hike but later welcomed its scrapping, admitting the budget vote could have been handled better. Political parties claimed credit for the reversal, with ANC’s Fikile Mbalula emphasizing the need to protect public spending. Political Scientist  Thabiso Maphosa weighs in on the ongoing tension between fiscal responsibility and public concerns. 

South Africa recently faced turbulence over the proposed 0.5% VAT increase, a move aimed at addressing fiscal challenges. The ANC initially supported the hike but later welcomed its scrapping, admitting the budget vote could have been handled better. Political parties claimed credit for the reversal, with ANC&rsquo;s Fikile Mbalula emphasizing the need to protect public spending. Political Scientist &nbsp;Thabiso Maphosa weighs in on the ongoing tension between fiscal responsibility and public concerns.&nbsp;

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Controversial podcaster Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho is under fire again after making crude remarks about TV presenter Minnie Dlamini on Podcast and Chill. Reacting to her recent breakup with Dr. Brian Monaisa, MacG questioned her ability to maintain relationships, sparking outrage and renewed backlash. we unpack with Letlhogonolo Tlhogi Mosuwe, a social commentator

Controversial podcaster Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho is under fire again after making crude remarks about TV presenter Minnie Dlamini on Podcast and Chill. Reacting to her recent breakup with Dr. Brian Monaisa, MacG questioned her ability to maintain relationships, sparking outrage and renewed backlash. we unpack with Letlhogonolo Tlhogi Mosuwe, a social commentator

Controversial podcaster Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho is under fire again

Moths, bees, and grasshoppers each carry powerful and specific spiritual signals in South African spirituality, especially within ubungoma and ancestral belief systems. These insects are not random—they are often messengers from the spirit realm, and their appearance can be deeply symbolic depending on the context.We unpack some the meanings with Makhosi Khumo Magane, Spiritual Advisor and Healer.

Moths, bees, and grasshoppers each carry powerful and specific spiritual signals in South African spirituality, especially within ubungoma and ancestral belief systems. These insects are not random&mdash;they are often messengers from the spirit realm, and their appearance can be deeply symbolic depending on the context.We unpack some the meanings with Makhosi Khumo Magane, Spiritual Advisor and Healer.

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