The news of the winding up of ArcelorMittal South Africa long steel business operations in Newcastle Works and Vereeniging , does not bode well for the South African industrialization agenda. This is according to Don Consultancy Group , Chief Economist , Chifi Mhango. The closure set to take effect at the end of January, will result in approximately 3,500 direct job losses, with industry experts warning of far more extensive damage to the broader economy. To unpack Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango.. 

The news of the winding up of ArcelorMittal South Africa long steel business operations in Newcastle Works and Vereeniging , does not bode well for the South African industrialization agenda. This is according to Don Consultancy Group , Chief Economist , Chifi Mhango. The closure set to take effect at the end of January, will result in approximately 3,500 direct job losses, with industry experts warning of far more extensive damage to the broader economy. To unpack Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango..&nbsp;

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The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

 Closure of Arcelor Mittal Steel to affect much more than the anticipated 3,500 direct job losses: Economist

The Independent Electoral Commission is pulling out all its cards in order to increase voter registration and attract more young people across the country. This follows the unveiling of its logo under the slogan 'Get Up, Show Up, Vote. A new podcast channel is also set to go live this week while a new edutainment reality series titled Beat For My Peers will hit the SABC screen in May. All these initiatives are aimed enhancing transparency, expand access to information and strengthen civic education. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to IEC 's CEO, Sy Mamabolo and Vincent Maake, Head of Communications at Ground Work Collective.

The Independent Electoral Commission is pulling out all its cards in order to increase voter registration and attract more young people across the country. This follows the unveiling of its logo under the slogan 'Get Up, Show Up, Vote. A new podcast channel is also set to go live this week while a new edutainment reality series titled Beat For My Peers will hit the SABC screen in May. All these initiatives are aimed enhancing transparency, expand access to information and strengthen civic education. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to IEC 's CEO, Sy Mamabolo and Vincent Maake, Head of Communications at Ground Work Collective.

IEC launches new campaign to encourage greater youth participation ahead of the local government elections

As the World marks World Autism Awareness month - experts are calling for greater awareness and stronger support systems for individuals on the autism spectrum. Data from the Centre for Diseases Control (CDC)shows that about 1 in 31 children are autistic. According to CDC, boys are more than three times as likely to be diagnosed than girls, highlighting disparities in diagnosis. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Yolanda Ziqubu, exco member of Action In Autism, a caregiver and parent to an Autistic child

As the World marks World Autism Awareness month - experts are calling for greater awareness and stronger support systems for individuals on the autism spectrum. Data from the Centre for Diseases Control (CDC)shows that about 1 in 31 children are autistic. According to CDC, boys are more than three times as likely to be diagnosed than girls, highlighting disparities in diagnosis. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Yolanda Ziqubu, exco member of Action In Autism, a caregiver and parent to an Autistic child

Most challenges for parents of autistic children are external

African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. This is according to Danny Bradlow, Professor and Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria. He adds that it is clear that the war initiated by Israel and the US against Iran would harm Africa in a number of ways. He says there are lessons that, if followed, can help the continent emerge from the crisis in a better place. To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danny Bradlow, Professor and Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria 

African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. This is according to Danny Bradlow, Professor and Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria. He adds that it is clear that the war initiated by Israel and the US against Iran would harm Africa in a number of ways. He says there are lessons that, if followed, can help the continent emerge from the crisis in a better place. To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danny Bradlow, Professor and Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria&nbsp;

Closure of Arcelor Mittal Steel to affect much more than the anticipated 3,500 direct job losses: Economist

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