The world mourns the loss Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

On the Forum@8 this morning, we pay tribute to a stalwart in the fight against apartheid‚ the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela. Affectionately referred to as the Mother of the Nation, Mrs Winnie Madikizela Mandela passed on Monday at the Milpark hospital here in Johannesburg. She was 81. Tributes con…

Who have been the real beneficiaries of post apartheid South Africa?

Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has been regarded globally as a proponent of human rights and a leader on the African continent. The country has also seen its economy, along with the infrastructure grow dramatically. On the Forum@8 spoke to political analyst, Professor Somadoda Fik…

New initiative aims to empower one million youth South Africa

his is a business-led partnership with government, labour and civil society which aims to empower one million young South Africans by offering paid quality work experiences over the next three years. President Cyril Ramaphosa together with Business leaders and Labour formally launched the service y…

Will Africa Trade Agreement improve ease of trade and investment in the continent?

South Africa and 43 other African countries signed a protocol at the African Union summit in Kigali, Rwanda last week, that will enable free movement of people and encourage trade and investment. The declaration is aimed at establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area which will create the …

Book claims ❝ Zuma was directly involved in creation editorial policy at ANN7 ❞

On the Forum@8 this morning we are in conversation with Rajesh Sundaram, a former editor at ANN7, whose new book claims former president Jacob Zuma was directly involved in the creation and editorial policy of the controversial Gupta-linked news channel. Rajesh worked as a consulting editor at ANN7…

❝ This is NOT time to celebrate, we are NOT even half way home ❞ : Veteran journalist Joe Thloloe

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day. This public holiday is a reminder of the tragic Sharpeville massacre and a celebration of South Africa's constitution, which gives equal rights to all. Experts say the country still faces modern day human rights abuses such as Marikana tragedy, racism , h…

What can be done to turn SOEs around?

On the Forum@8 this morning we discuss the state of our the country's public entities.The problems facing state owned enterprises have been on the spotlight, particularly the absence of permanent CEOs and the looting that has driven many public enterprises closer to financial collapse. Many are in …

Are teachers under siege?

On the Forum@8 we shine a spotlight on violence against teachers. A week ago, a video showing a pupil throwing what appears to be an exercise book at a teacher in the classroom went viral. In the video the teacher walks out of the classroom. Teachers unions say incidents similar to this one are com…

NUMSA,Transform SA win interdict to prevent Energy Minister from signing deals with 27 renewable energy producers

Metalworkers union, NUMSA and Transform SA have won an urgent court interdict to prevent Energy Minister Jeff Radebe from signing deals with 27 renewable energy producers. NUMSA believes the signing of these contracts would be detrimental for the working class of Mpumalanga and the country as a who…

We continue to put the spotlight on the burning labour issues in South Africa.

Last week we put the spotlight on the burning labour issues in South Africa and this morning we continue the discussion. Government is currently considering changes to South Africa's labour laws. Labour analysts and trade unions say they are concerned about the government's intention to amend the L…