In this conversation, we unpack the concept of Megaphone Diplomacy withCde Ngqabutho N Mabhena, International Relations Commentator. Beddowes offers insight into how loud, forceful rhetoric and public proclamations have shaped political dynamics and international relations. Drawing on his extensive experience, he explores the impact of such strategies on both local and global politics, especially in contexts where political power struggles and liberation movements are central.

In this conversation, we unpack the concept of Megaphone Diplomacy withCde Ngqabutho N Mabhena, International Relations Commentator. Beddowes offers insight into how loud, forceful rhetoric and public proclamations have shaped political dynamics and international relations. Drawing on his extensive experience, he explores the impact of such strategies on both local and global politics, especially in contexts where political power struggles and liberation movements are central.

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Popular travel routes during the Easter weekend saw heightened levels of policing, with authorities promising tougher penalties for those caught drunk driving. Typically, a driver faces a minimum fine of R2,000 or up to six years in prison, We are in conversation with Political Social commentator, Lethlogonolo Mosuwe as look at weather Stricter Drinking and Driving Punishments are effective in deterring individuals from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated?

Popular travel routes during the Easter weekend saw heightened levels of policing, with authorities promising tougher penalties for those caught drunk driving.&nbsp;Typically, a driver faces a minimum fine of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burgerhuyserattorneys.co.za/what-are-the-legal-implications-of-drinking-and-driving/">R2,000 or up to six years in prison</a>,&nbsp;We are in conversation with Political Social commentator, Lethlogonolo Mosuwe as look at weather Stricter Drinking and Driving Punishments are effective in deterring individuals from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated?

Drinking and Driving: Does harsher punishment reduce repeat offenses?

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death. Now that he has passed the question of who will be the next Pope has begun. What will the future of the Catholic Church look like, and who might take up the mantle next? To help us navigate these questions Father John Paul Mathebula. 

The late pontiff&rsquo;s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death. Now that he has passed the question of who will be the next Pope has begun. What will the future of the Catholic Church look like, and who might take up the mantle next? To help us navigate these questions Father John Paul Mathebula.&nbsp;

Who will be the next POPE

Freedom Day, celebrated on April 27, marks the anniversary of South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, symbolizing the end of apartheid and the start of democratic governance. However, despite this political freedom, the country faces severe socio-economic challenges, with unemployment being a persistent issue. South Africa's unemployment rate is among the highest globally, exacerbated by structural challenges like skills mismatch and slow economic growth. Government initiatives, like job creation and skills development, aim to address this, but the fight for economic freedom continues.

Freedom Day, celebrated on April 27, marks the anniversary of South Africa&rsquo;s first democratic elections in 1994, symbolizing the end of apartheid and the start of democratic governance. However, despite this political freedom, the country faces severe socio-economic challenges, with unemployment being a persistent issue. South Africa's unemployment rate is among the highest globally, exacerbated by structural challenges like skills mismatch and slow economic growth. Government initiatives, like job creation and skills development, aim to address this, but the fight for economic freedom continues.

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