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Daily Podcast – July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Lynne Davies.
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Daily Podcast – July 17, 2023
Making headlines: High Court sets aside chaotic ANC Ekurhuleni regional conference, Ramokgopa deeply worried about prospect of both Koeberg units being unavailable due to Unit 1 ou…
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Daily Podcast – July 14, 2023
Making headlines: Zuma in Russia seeking medical treatment as court rules he must return to jail; KZN Premier says 107 cases of truck torching have been under investigation since 2…
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Daily Podcast – July 13, 2023
Making headlines: ConCourt upholds Mkhwebane's suspension, it may take two weeks for Joburg system to recover and, KZN premier and municipality mayor at loggerheads over stadium us…
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Daily Podcast – July 12, 2023
Making headlines: Bheki Cele says no evidence links recent truck attacks to July 2021 unrest; IEC confirms that Cope is still a registered political party; And, ConCourt overturns…
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Daily Podcast – July 11, 2023
Making headlines: PSA warns govt against using NHI for electioneering, DA, IFP sign KZN Service Delivery Pact and Panyaza Lesufi says Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is not an A…
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Daily Podcast – July 10, 2023
Making headlines: Ramaphosa says, on its own, comprehensive social protection will not end poverty, Cape Town residents fuming over electricity tariff hikes and, Nomvula Mokonyane…
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Daily Podcast – July 07, 2023
Making headlines: Ramaphosa champions continent’s economic potential at DRC-SA Africa Business Forum; Time is running out to nominate the next Public Protector; And, Malema warns E…
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Daily Podcast – December 13, 2024
Making headlines: Balobedu Queenship: South Africa’s only legally recognised Queenship; South Africa shifts to FDI outflows in third quarter, central bank says; And, Joburg opens R…
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Daily Podcast – December 12, 2024
Making headlines: MKP commends EFF’s ‘staying power’ as red berets kick off elective conference; Ramaphosa calls for silencing of guns across Africa; And, Sports department gives S…
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Daily Podcast – December 11, 2024
Making headlines: Rand Water prepares for more maintenance; South African inflation inches up, leaving rate cut hopes intact; And, Malaria cases up again in 2023
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Daily Podcast – December 10, 2024
Making headlines: Ramaphosa says Mpumalanga presents opportunities as S Africa’s powerhouse; South Africa business confidence jumps as government hopes grow; And, Zambian court rul…
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Daily Podcast – December 09, 2024
Making headlines: Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of economic growth; Kganyago says South Africa cautious on rates to avoid regrets; And, Agri trade pois…
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Daily Podcast – December 06, 2024
Making headlines: SACP reaffirms call for inquest into Hani assassination as killer is deported; Kathrada Foundation’s Balton appears in court over apartheid-era case; And, Nigeria…
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Daily Podcast – December 05, 2024
Making headlines: DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay; Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals; And, South Afri…
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Daily Podcast – December 04, 2024
Making headlines: Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane; DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court ju…