Former ANC Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, has shared the history of the ANC’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Special Operations Unit in his book titled Attacking the Heart of Apartheid: The ANC’s MK Special Operations Unit. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Yunus Carrim, Former ANC Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Minister of Communications.

Former ANC Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, has shared the history of the ANC&rsquo;s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Special Operations Unit in his book titled Attacking the Heart of Apartheid: The ANC&rsquo;s MK Special Operations Unit. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Yunus Carrim, Former ANC Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Minister of Communications.

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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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In conversation with Yunus Carrim: Attacking the heat of apartheid

Japan and South Africa are celebrating 116 years of diplomatic relations, a milestone shaped by steady political and economic cooperation. South Africa and Japan’s diplomatic relationship, formally established in 1992 on the eve of South Africa’s democratic transition, has developed into a stable and multifaceted partnership grounded in mutual economic interests, political cooperation, and a shared commitment to international development. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Fumio Shimizu, HE - Ambassador Extraordinary of Japan to South Africa.

Japan and South Africa are celebrating 116 years of diplomatic relations, a milestone shaped by steady political and economic cooperation. South Africa and Japan&rsquo;s diplomatic relationship, formally established in 1992 on the eve of South Africa&rsquo;s democratic transition, has developed into a stable and multifaceted partnership grounded in mutual economic interests, political cooperation, and a shared commitment to international development. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Fumio Shimizu, HE - Ambassador Extraordinary of Japan to South Africa.

Understanding SA – Japan diplomatic relations

Now in its eighth year, the festival invites the public to commemorate South Africa’s Human Rights Month and honour the legacy of liberation heroes who stood for justice during the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, remembered annually on 21 March as Human Rights Day. Mondli Makhanya spoke to David Magagula - Constitutional Hill Heritage, Archive Manager.

Now in its eighth year, the festival invites the public to commemorate South Africa&rsquo;s Human Rights Month and honour the legacy of liberation heroes who stood for justice during the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, remembered annually on 21 March as Human Rights Day. Mondli Makhanya spoke to David Magagula - Constitutional Hill Heritage, Archive Manager.

Human Rights Freedom Festival

The South African Presidency has officially confirmed that France has withdrawn its invitation for South Africa to participate in the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled for June. This sudden change in 16 diplomatic plans reportedly stems from significant pressure exerted by the United States. Allegations suggest that U.S. officials threatened to boycott the gathering of the world’s most influential economies should South Africa be included as a special guest. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Kingsley Makhubela - International Relations Expert.

The South African Presidency has officially confirmed that France has withdrawn its invitation for South Africa to participate in the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled for June. This sudden change in 16 diplomatic plans reportedly stems from significant pressure exerted by the United States. Allegations suggest that U.S. officials threatened to boycott the gathering of the world&rsquo;s most influential economies should South Africa be included as a special guest. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Kingsley Makhubela - International Relations Expert.

In conversation with Yunus Carrim: Attacking the heat of apartheid

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