President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on November 4, 2026.

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst and Researcher

 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on November 4, 2026.
GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst and Researcher
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Local Government Elections Date Announced

Universities South Africa put out a statement noting with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, calling for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics, particularly those not deemed to possess “scarce skills”.

GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO

Universities South Africa put out a statement noting with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, calling for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics, particularly those not deemed to possess &ldquo;scarce skills&rdquo;.
GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO

Universities South Africa on global talent in South Africa’s universities

As the country reflects on three decades of democratic rule, the question remains: should South Africa reform its electoral system to better suit an era of coalitions, or does the current model still offer the stability the nation needs?

Guest: Prof Steven Friedman - Political analyst and Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg

 

As the country reflects on three decades of democratic rule, the question remains: should South Africa reform its electoral system to better suit an era of coalitions, or does the current model still offer the stability the nation needs?
Guest: Prof Steven Friedman - Political analyst and Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg
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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s burial remains unresolved nearly a year after his death, as a fierce legal and political battle between his family and the Zambian government over where and how he should be laid to rest continues.

Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu&rsquo;s burial remains unresolved nearly a year after his death, as a fierce legal and political battle between his family and the Zambian government over where and how he should be laid to rest continues.
Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

Local Government Elections Date Announced

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