You may have heard that late last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s official car was shot at several times while driving on the N12 going home post the ANC’s NEC meeting. We understand that currently the matter is under investigation by police. For more reaction on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

You may have heard that late last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile&rsquo;s official car was shot at several times while driving on the N12 going home post the ANC&rsquo;s NEC meeting. We understand that currently the matter is under investigation by police. For more reaction on this, we are joined by&hellip;..
GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

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Why was Paul Mashatile’s motorcade targeted?

 

 

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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