Best Freedom To Operate Search Podcasts (2025)

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How to Conduct a Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) | IIP Search Podcast 6:35

4d ago6:35

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In this episode of the IIP Search podcast, discover how to conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search to avoid patent infringement risks before launching a product. Learn the key steps involved—from defining your product scope and targeting specific jurisdictions to analyzing active patents and mapping claims. Understand the importance of timing, co…

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The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today. 5:49

26m ago5:49

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The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today. The state prosecutor Advocate, Zelda Swanepoelin, says the case is the first of its kind in South Africa based on the set of facts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Re…

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Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers 6:14

26m ago6:14

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Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporterBy SAfm

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Minister Creecy release Easter Weekend road safety statistics 5:49

36m ago5:49

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For mor…

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Three Missing Police Officers: Latest developments 6:14

37m ago6:14

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Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporterBy SAfm

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Minister Creecy releases Easter Weekend road safety statistics 8:51

1h ago8:51

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For mor…

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Action SA Submits PAIA Request for IPID Report on Phala Phala 6:36

22m ago6:36

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Action SA has formally submitted an application last week, in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) report on the theft that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Acti…

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Jay Naidoo says, "We don’t need politicians’ approval — we’re not married to them. They are here to serve us." 17:14

14h ago17:14

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Former minister in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet and former general secretary of Cosatu, Mr Jay Naidoo shares thoughts on “31 years of democracy: what next for South Africa and how do we ensure that we don’t fail those who fought and died for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today”. GUEST: Jay Naidoo, Author, activist & former General Secretary o…

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Police have confirmed that five bodies have been recovered as the search for the missing police officers, one is confirmed - Brigadier Athlenda Mathe 8:17

1h ago8:17

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In a surprising turn of events. Police have confirmed that a fourth body has been recovered as the search for the missing police officers took a twist this morning. Police national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has also revealed that the identities of the three bodies that were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion have not yet bee…

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Latest developments on Kashmir attack 13:09

1h ago13:09

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Last week, you may have listened to our interview with Salman Khan, following the attack on civilian tourists in Kashmir. Well, today we are joined by someone who is based in New Delhi who will give us an update and to a certain extent India’s perspective in terms of how the country’s authorities are handling this matter and what informed their ini…

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South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo will embark on a national tour 26:25

19h ago26:25

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South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo joins us to talk about their musical journey as they are celebrating their 65th anniversary in the music industry. The multi-award winning group was formed in 1960 by the late Dr Joseph Shabalala and they are known for their powerful isicathamiya performances. As part of celebrating this …

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Fire destroys 11 classrooms at Riverlea High School 9:11

19h ago9:11

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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that a fire broke out at Riverlea High School on Sunday evening, 27 April 2025, destroying 11 classrooms. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education SpokespersonBy SAfm

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R350 000 reward for info on missing police Constables 11:01

20h ago11:01

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National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says they have issued a reward of R350 000 to anyone who has information that will lead to a breakthrough in the disappearance of three police constables. The three missing police constables disappeared on Wednesday while travelling to Limpopo for their deployment. For more on this, I am joined…

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BMA officials managed to intercept and detain over 6000 individuals who were attempting to enter the country illegally. 7:55

20h ago7:55

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he Border Management Authority executed one of its most extensive deployments to date across all 71 Ports of Entry during this year’s Easter period. This was revealed by the organisation’s commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato earlier today. According to him, the organisation’s officials managed to intercept and detain over 6000 individuals who were at…

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Why it’s important that we reflect on Freedom Day 9:02

20h ago9:02

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As we continue to observe Freedom Day. We chat to Nombulelo Malinga, a young entrepreneur who joins us to discuss ‘a new kind of freedom’ that has allowed her to actively shape her career. According to her, South Africa’s political liberation alone is not enough and it is incomplete without social, economic and environmental freedom. She joins us n…

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Western Cape High Court suspends VAT increase 14:24

20h ago14:24

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The Western Cape High Court has ruled that a proposed increase in the Value Added Tax rate be suspended. The court order also sets aside the adoption by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of the report of the standing and select committees of finance of the fiscal framework. So what lessons can be learned from the budget de…

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Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa 38:00

4d ago38:00

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Today we chat to Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa who was recently appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga. Those who know her well always argue that her leadership skills and spirituality are the two outstanding qualities that make her unique. Another interesting thing about her is that she is a National Research Foundation r…

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University of the North West launches medical school 8:28

4d ago8:28

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This week was a defining moment in the history of the North-West University after the launch of the North-West University Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This was a profound moment for North-West University as the institution launched and named the North-West University School of Medicine. Professor Petra Bester, Research Director at the Universit…

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Mchunu admits mistake, apologises to principal he wrongly accused 9:52

4d ago9:52

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of a child that attends the school in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. In a letter to AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, Mchunu says he has “human and personal empathy” for Pieterse and any other pe…

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Senzo Mchunu apologises to Jaco Pieterse and AfriForum 10:08

4d ago10:08

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AfriForum has just confirmed that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of Cwecwe. The organisation’s private prosecution unit has welcomed Mchunu’s apology, also emphasising the importance of following due process when handling sensiti…

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World Intellectual Property Day 10:47

4d ago10:47

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As tomorrow marks World Intellectual Property Day. We look at the significance of Intellectual Property in fostering innovation and economic growth, also recognising how Intellectual Property has shaped the music industry and beyond. GUEST: Stephen Hollis, is a Partner @Adams and Adams, specialising in Intellectual Property…

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India-Pakistan tensions escalate after deadly Kashmir attack 8:41

4d ago8:41

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The United Nations has urged both India and Pakistan to show maximum restraint and avoid any further deterioration following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir. Reacting to this week’s deadly attack, New Delhi announced a series of sanctions against Pakistan. On the other hand, Islamabad has denied any involvement, calling attempts to link Paki…

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What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast 4:57

4d ago4:57

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Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…

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Episode 16: What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast 4:57

4d ago4:57

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Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…

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What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast 4:57

4d ago4:57

4:57

Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…

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Now that the VAT issue has been settled - can our leaders urgently address long-standing economic issues? 5:38

6d ago5:38

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Post the budget impasse. Dr Ralph Mathekga argues that the undeniable message is that the status quo can no longer be sustained as we need to protect our economy from losing its competitiveness and productive capacity. GUEST: Dr Ralph Mathekga, The Speakers Firm’s thought leader in politics and economics, and a senior expert at the Lichtenstein bas…

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The DA, through a statement released late yesterday, confirmed reports that lawyers acting for the Minister of Finance approached their lawyers proposing an out-of-court settlement 7:46

5d ago7:46

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The DA, through a statement released late yesterday, confirmed reports that lawyers acting for the Minister of Finance approached their lawyers proposing an out-of-court settlement, in the matter the DA brought to interdict the VAT increase scheduled for May 1st 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Karabo Khaukhau, DA National…

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The ACDP is another political party that welcomed Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. 4:51

5d ago4:51

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The ACDP is another political party that welcomed Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. ACDP is one of the parties that voted against the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals on the second of April 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Wayne Thring, ACDP MP…

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Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even though they voted for the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals, there will be no VAT hike. 8:11

5d ago8:11

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Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even though they voted for the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals, there will be no VAT hike. Today the party called Treasury’s announcement, a victory for South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairman…

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Build One South Africa stated this morning that, despite a well-funded misinformation campaigns designed to discredit them, the party refused to be distracted or derailed in stopping the 0.5% point VAT ... 6:57

5d ago6:57

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Build One South Africa stated this morning that, despite a well-funded misinformation campaigns designed to discredit them, the party refused to be distracted or derailed in stopping the 0.5% point VAT hike. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader…

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@MYANC has never been in support of that 2% and we've been in support of anything that's going to invest in growing the economy so that we can create jobs" Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri 6:25

6d ago6:25

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The ANC held a joint media briefing this morning with the Inkatha Freedom Party, Action-SA, Pan Africanist Congress, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, United Democratic Movement, Good Party, Al-Jamah as well as the Patriotic Alliance on the Fiscal Framework Revenue impasse. The media briefing communicated the outcomes of the parties’ discussions to resolve the fi…

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The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier today stating that the party opposed any form of tax increase and welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. 4:44

5d ago4:44

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The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier today stating that the party opposed any form of tax increase and welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Corne Mulder, Freedom Front Plus LeaderBy SAfm

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Nhlamulo Ndhlela, National Spokesperson of the MK Party, says Cyril Ramaphosa is unfit to lead South Africa 14:31

6d ago14:31

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The party has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arguing that he is not a legitimate president. Earlier on today, members of the MK Party staged a picket outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, voicing out their disapproval of Zelenskyy’s visit. Joining us to elaborate further on why th…

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EFF Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the Director General of the National Treasury to resign with immediate effect 8:02

5d ago8:02

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Following the National Treasury’s decision to scrap the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. The Economic Freedom Fighters have called for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the Director General of the National Treasury to resign with immediate effect as they believe that the entire budget fiasco clearly demonstrated that both of them are out of d…

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How should the world view Zelenskyy’s first visit to Africa? 7:49

5d ago7:49

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South Africa has been criticised previously for taking an ambiguous position in defining the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This despite President Cyril Ramaphosa always arguing that our country’s non-aligned position puts it in a prime position to help bring about a peace deal with Russia. However though, today’s working visit by Zel…

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R90 000 laptops scandal: Sita calls for urgent probe 9:01

7d ago9:01

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The State IT Agency released a statement earlier today denying involvement in the procurement of overpriced laptops by Mpumalanga’s basic education department. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tlali Tlali, The State IT Agency SpokespersonBy SAfm

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Western Cape Department of Education: record number of applications received for 2026 school year 7:46

7d ago7:46

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The Department of Education in the Western Cape has received a record-breaking 164, 565 on-time applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 placements for next year’s school year. According to the department, this marks an increase of 12, 577 applications compared to the same period last year. Schools in the province will now consider all of the applications…

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Another fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital 5:18

7d ago5:18

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Earlier today, the Gauteng department of health said the City of Ekurhuleni's fire department was attending to “what looks like another fire incident” at the Tembisa Hospital. This was after the hospital's accident and emergency unit was hit by flames at the weekend. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC N…

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IMF cut South Africa’s growth forecast by 0.5% for 2025 10:02

7d ago10:02

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The International Monetary Fund has slashed South Africa’s 2025 growth expectations by 0.5 percentage points to 1.0%, citing the negative impact the US tariffs will have on the country’s economic growth. So how should South Africa deal with this dilemma? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director and Chief Economist of the Ef…

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Road to the 2026 municipal elections 7:52

7d ago7:52

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As the country prepares for the local government elections that are due to take place next year. Earlier today, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on the developments within the commission as well as preparations for the upcoming municipal elections. During the briefing, the commission revealed among other things that it will persist with c…

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Attempted assassination of deputy President Mashatile raises questions 12:39

7d ago12:39

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Activists and Citizens Forum released a statement reacting to the attempted assassination of Deputy President, Paul Matshatile. According to the forum, the story of an attempted assassination on the Deputy President, Paul Matshatile, sounds like a cooked up story from within the ANC factions. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Den…

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South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming weekend join Operation Watershed’s protest against gender-based violence 9:33

7d ago9:33

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South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming weekend join Operation Watershed’s protest against gender-based violence, which will take place in Trafalgar Square, London, in solidarity with the justice for CweCwe movement. According to Operation Watershed, the planned demonstration aims to amplify the voices of the countless survivors acros…

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SADTU to march against austerity measures 6:51

8d ago6:51

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Tomorrow, the South African Democratic Teachers Union will march to the offices of the National Treasury, Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training against austerity measures in public education. The union is warning that the erosion of public education funding paves way for increased privatisation of the sector.…

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Jacob Zuma leaked audio 4:40

8d ago4:40

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Earlier on, we played a leaked voice recording posted by the Daily News, Durban and KZN’s leading afternoon newspaper. The leaked recoding revealed how former President Jacob Zuma and current leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) recently rejected overtures to join the Government of National Unity and the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) i…

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Political Events in the Northern Cape: ANC Northern Cape’s 10th provincial conference and the EFF marches to Premier’s office on Orania 8:22

8d ago8:22

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The ANC in the Nortehrn Cape’s 10th provincial conference is underway in Kimberley. Outgoing chair, Zamani Saul made opening remarks to officially get the conference on the way. Also happening in the Northern Cape today, the EFF in the province marched to the Premier’s office asking for the abolishment of Orania. For more on these two events, I am …

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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held this Saturday 8:01

8d ago8:01

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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held this Saturday. According to a short statement, the funeral liturgy in St Peter’s square will be presided by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor…

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit South Africa on Thursday 9:16

8d ago9:16

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit South Africa on Thursday. Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa and Ukraine should look at how best they can improve agricultural relations as both countries are net exporters of agricultural products. Sihlobo joins us now to …

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ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe has taken the witness stand at the inquest into the death of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli. 8:13

8d ago8:13

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ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe has taken the witness stand at the inquest into the death of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli. SABC News Senior reporter, Ayanda Mhlongo is joining us live from the Pietermaritzburg High Court and she will give us an update in terms of the latest developments. GUEST: Ayanda Mhlong…

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Tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death 10:10

9d ago10:10

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Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in 2013. During his papacy, Pope Francis became the first Pope to visit Iraq, Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates. Some say he will always be remembered for having demonstrated his unshakable belief in the power of reconciliation, the importance of dialogue, and the urgency of ending violence in all its form…

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Floyd Shivambu visit Bushiri. What could this mean for Floyd Shivambu’s political career? 6:36

9d ago6:36

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Floyd Shivambu, the secretary-general of uMkhonto weSizwe, made headlines over the weekend after he was in pictures and videos with self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri. The Justice Minister slammed Floyd’s visit and his own party, the MK Party, distanced itself from the visit claiming it does not associate with criminality. What could this me…

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