GUEST:  Asanda Ngoasheng – Political Analyst 

The Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has cautioned President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Government of National Unity (GNU) could be at risk if he proceeds with signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill into law this Friday. Steenhuisen argues that signing the bill would breach both the letter and spirit of the GNU’s statement of intent, which underpins the co-governance agreement. 

Question: For how long can the GNU function and hold off any squabbles before political party policy differences start posing becoming a problem?

GUEST:  Asanda Ngoasheng – Political Analyst 
The Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has cautioned President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Government of National Unity (GNU) could be at risk if he proceeds with signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill into law this Friday. Steenhuisen argues that signing the bill would breach both the letter and spirit of the GNU’s statement of intent, which underpins the co-governance agreement. 
Question: For how long can the GNU function and hold off any squabbles before political party policy differences start posing becoming a problem?

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Bela Bill Asanda Ngoasheng

Guest: Prof Saths Cooper - President of the Pan-African Psychology Union and Activist

PROFILE: Anti – apartheid activist Steve Biko died on this day after suffering a brain haemorrhage at the hands of the apartheid government. Biko’s contributions to the Black Consciousness Movement in the 1960s and 1970s pushed back against the overwhelming influence of colonial and racist thinking, and he became a powerful symbol of resistance as a result of his death in detention at the hands of the apartheid security. This evening we reflect on his legacy with… 

Guest: Prof Saths Cooper - President of the Pan-African Psychology Union and Activist
PROFILE: Anti – apartheid activist Steve Biko died on this day after suffering a brain haemorrhage at the hands of the apartheid government. Biko’s contributions to the Black Consciousness Movement in the 1960s and 1970s pushed back against the overwhelming influence of colonial and racist thinking, and he became a powerful symbol of resistance as a result of his death in detention at the hands of the apartheid security. This evening we reflect on his legacy with…

PROFILE: Anti – apartheid activist Steve Biko died on this day after suffering a brain haemorrhage at the hands of the apartheid government

GUEST:  Prof Misheck Mutize - Post Doctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town

Recently, Rating agency Fitch issued a warning about the fiscal risks posed by the spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa, raising concerns about potential under-reporting and financial strain in the region. But is this an objective assessment, or could there be underlying biases in how African sovereign risk is evaluated? Our guest will help us unpack this critical issue. Our guest this evening has spent the last decade studying rating agencies and their impact on African economies, and he joins us on the line to unpack this further 

GUEST:  Prof Misheck Mutize - Post Doctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town
Recently, Rating agency Fitch issued a warning about the fiscal risks posed by the spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa, raising concerns about potential under-reporting and financial strain in the region. But is this an objective assessment, or could there be underlying biases in how African sovereign risk is evaluated? Our guest will help us unpack this critical issue. Our guest this evening has spent the last decade studying rating agencies and their impact on African economies, and he joins us on the line to unpack this further

Rating agency Fitch issued a warning about the fiscal risks posed by the spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa

GUEST: Adeeda Adams - member of the Working Class Steering Committee

The Working Class Steering Committee has expressed strong solidarity with the Western Cape Education Crisis Committee (WCECC) in their protest against the Western Cape Provincial Government's decision to cut 2,407 teaching posts. The Steering Committee supports the WCECC's stance that these cuts represent not just an attack on teachers but on the entire working class, viewing the reductions as part of a broader governmental offensive to shift the burden of economic crises onto workers. To discuss the implications of these developments and the response from various stakeholders is…

GUEST: Adeeda Adams - member of the Working Class Steering Committee
The Working Class Steering Committee has expressed strong solidarity with the Western Cape Education Crisis Committee (WCECC) in their protest against the Western Cape Provincial Government's decision to cut 2,407 teaching posts. The Steering Committee supports the WCECC's stance that these cuts represent not just an attack on teachers but on the entire working class, viewing the reductions as part of a broader governmental offensive to shift the burden of economic crises onto workers. To discuss the implications of these developments and the response from various stakeholders is…

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