The betrayal of promises is the famous report that came out in 2017 and that helped galvanise opposition to South Africa’s ‘silent coup’. It has been called one of the most important examples of how academic research can shape the public debate anywhere in the world. Prof Ivor Chipkin, Project Researcher of Betrayal of the promises 2017 report shares his insights with Mondli Makhanya.

The betrayal of promises is the famous report that came out in 2017 and that helped galvanise opposition to South Africa&rsquo;s &lsquo;silent coup&rsquo;. It has been called one of the most important examples of how academic research can shape the public debate anywhere in the world. Prof Ivor Chipkin, Project Researcher of Betrayal of the promises 2017 report shares his insights with Mondli Makhanya.

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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2017 Betrayal of the Promise - How South Africa is being stolen

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Former Scorpions spokesperson Sipho Ngwema argues that the institution&rsquo;s credibility should not rise or fall with the actions of individuals. He joins us to explain why IDAC&rsquo;s test is not the Scorpions&rsquo; fate.
The Electoral Commission is tightening the rules ahead of future elections, with political parties set to face penalties for failing to comply with key electoral laws. We speak to the IEC about what is changing, who will be affected, and why compliance is becoming increasingly important.

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The Constitutional Court is now the next battleground in the ATM&rsquo;s challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s impeachment inquiry after a split court judgment. We unpack the legal and political implications of this landmark case with political analyst &nbsp;Zakhele Ndlovu and Legal analyst Melusi Xulu
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