Good News for South Africa as the country’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of the year. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying; trade, catering and accommodation were the most significant positive contributors to this applaudable growth. So is our economy on the rise - what should we expect going forward?

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

Good News for South Africa as the country&rsquo;s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of the year. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying; trade, catering and accommodation were the most significant positive contributors to this applaudable growth. So is our economy on the rise - what should we expect going forward?
GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General &amp; Head of Stats SA

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SA’s GDP increased by 0,8% in the 2nd quarter

 

 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has studied the interim report submitted by the Madlanga Commission on the 17th of December 2025 and accepts its recommendations. According to the presidency, the report recommends immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, as well as recommendations on the employment status and recommended suspension of several individuals implicated at the commission. Interestingly, the commission found that there is prima facie evidence of wrongdoing, and made referrals for investigations. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

 

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has studied the interim report submitted by the Madlanga Commission on the 17th of December 2025 and accepts its recommendations. According to the presidency, the report recommends immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, as well as recommendations on the employment status and recommended suspension of several individuals implicated at the commission. Interestingly, the commission found that there is prima facie evidence of wrongdoing, and made referrals for investigations. For more analysis on this, we are joined by&hellip;..
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SAPS to set up new 'special task team' to probe people implicated at Madlanga Commission

 

 

We hear from the Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation about their concerns regarding the current political and socio-economic developments unfolding in Zimbabwe. According to the foundation, there is no appetite from the ruling elite to address several critical issues that continue to threaten the country’s constitutional democracy, economic stability and the well-being of ordinary citizens. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tino McLean, Information, Publicity & Youth Leader for Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation (PZF)

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We hear from the Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation about their concerns regarding the current political and socio-economic developments unfolding in Zimbabwe. According to the foundation, there is no appetite from the ruling elite to address several critical issues that continue to threaten the country&rsquo;s constitutional democracy, economic stability and the well-being of ordinary citizens. For more on this, we are joined by&hellip;&hellip;
GUEST: Tino McLean, Information, Publicity &amp; Youth Leader for Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation (PZF)

Zimbabweans Foundation on the crisis in Zimbabwe

Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource is celebrating 25 years this year. Over the past 25 years, Wikipedia has overcome countless challenges and changes, thanks to the people behind it and their unwavering commitment to sharing free, reliable knowledge with the world.

GUEST: Bobby Shabangu, member of the Wikimedia Foundation Board 

Wikipedia, the world&rsquo;s largest online information resource is celebrating 25 years this year. Over the past 25 years, Wikipedia has overcome countless challenges and changes, thanks to the people behind it and their unwavering commitment to sharing free, reliable knowledge with the world.
GUEST: Bobby Shabangu, member of the Wikimedia Foundation Board

SA’s GDP increased by 0,8% in the 2nd quarter

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