US President Donald Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a staunch Trump supporter, podcaster and the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organisation that is known for championing conservative politics. He died yesterday after being shot at a campus event in Utah. For more on who he was and what he stood for, we are joined by…..

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

US President Donald Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a staunch Trump supporter, podcaster and the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organisation that is known for championing conservative politics. He died yesterday after being shot at a campus event in Utah. For more on who he was and what he stood for, we are joined by&hellip;..
GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Peace, SABC News U.S Correspondent

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The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

 

GUEST: Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and ANC NEC member 

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The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
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GUEST: Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and ANC NEC member

ANC condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions

 

 

We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi recently published a policy direction that will allow companies like Starlink to operate in the country through alternative equity equivalent investment programs. Those who support it, are of the view that policy shift is needed as it will attract foreign investment, however, the critics reject this notion, saying that the minister’s directive undermines the sovereignty of the country.

 

GUEST: Elinor Sisulu, Writer & Human Rights Activist 

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We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country&rsquo;s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi recently published a policy direction that will allow companies like Starlink to operate in the country through alternative equity equivalent investment programs. Those who support it, are of the view that policy shift is needed as it will attract foreign investment, however, the critics reject this notion, saying that the minister&rsquo;s directive undermines the sovereignty of the country.
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GUEST: Elinor Sisulu, Writer &amp; Human Rights Activist

SA’s Starlink-Musk Conundrum

 

 

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by…

 

GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson

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The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
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GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson

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