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We unpack the UN Security Council’s debate, with the current focus being an emergency session on the U.S intervention in Venezuela after US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, creating sharp divisions among members over sovereignty and international law. Interestingly, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and other charges before a judge in a federal courthouse yesterday. But what about their right to a fair trial? For more on this, we are joined by…..

 

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent 

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We unpack the UN Security Council&rsquo;s debate, with the current focus being an emergency session on the&nbsp;U.S intervention in Venezuela after US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, creating sharp divisions among members over sovereignty and international law. Interestingly, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and other charges before a judge in a federal courthouse yesterday. But what about their right to a fair trial? For more on this, we are joined by&hellip;..
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GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent

Venezuela: What comes next?

 

 

The DA put out a statement today condemning the department of international relations and cooperation’s stance on the Venezuela issue and they are not the only GNU partner who did that. The Freedom Front Plus issued its own statement, warning that the ANC cannot speak on behalf of South Africa regarding the events in Venezuela or its foreign policy. So why is it that GNU partners don’t see eye to eye on this? For more analysis on this we are joined by…..

 

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst

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The DA put out a statement today condemning the department of international relations and cooperation&rsquo;s stance on the Venezuela issue and they are not the only GNU partner who did that. The Freedom Front Plus issued its own statement, warning that the ANC cannot speak on behalf of South Africa regarding the events in Venezuela or its foreign policy. So why is it that GNU partners don&rsquo;t see eye to eye on this? For more analysis on this we are joined by&hellip;..
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GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst

Political Analysis: DA condemns DIRCO on Venezuela issue

 

 

We hear from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on the progress the scheme has made regarding funding applications for this year. To date, 609,653 applications have been approved, with 203,731 applications currently in progress, and 16,862 applications have been cancelled. According to the organisation, a significant portion of applications were from vulnerable groups.

 

GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson 

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We hear from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on the progress the scheme has made regarding funding applications for this year. To date, 609,653 applications have been approved, with 203,731 applications currently in progress, and 16,862 applications have been cancelled. According to the organisation, a significant portion of applications were from vulnerable groups.
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GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

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