Amy Witherden
Daily podcast - September 30, 2010
30th September 2010 In today's podcast, Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana says that unemployment and poverty are a time bomb; World Bank President Robert Zoellick... →
Daily podcast - September 29, 2010
29th September 2010 In today's podcast, organised labour and the government agree to form a committee to deal with SA's looming water crisis; SA's first solar park may... →
Daily podcast - September 28, 2010
28th September 2010 In today's podcast, SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande says that print media is a threat to SA democracy; Judge Richard Goldstone says that... →
Daily podcast - September 27, 2010
27th September 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma criticises the ANCYL's push for change in the ruling party's top leadership structures; the US says that... →
Daily podcast - September 23, 2010
23rd September 2010 In today's podcast, ANC deputy president leads the succession stakes; UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon launches a $40-billion global strategy to... →
Daily podcast - September 22, 2010
22nd September 2010 In today's podcast, the IMF notes rand's overvaluation, but highlights the limitations of government intervention; the IEA says that it would take... →
Daily podcast - September 20, 2010
20th September 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma faces a major battle to shore up his authority at the ANC NGC; rich donors urge rethink of aid at UN... →
Daily podcast - September 17, 2010
17th September 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan stresses that mine nationalisation is not government policy; SA links failure to reform global... →
Daily podcast - September 16, 2010
16th September 2010 In today's podcast, SA Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe woos UK businesses to invest in mining; AfDB donors will top up its development fund to... →
Daily podcast - September 15, 2010
15th September 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu calls for more exchange controls and a capital flow tax to ease unemployment; the FAO reports that malnutrition has... →
Daily podcast - September 14, 2010
14th September 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC and Cosatu may convene an alliance summit soon to sort out their differences; the IMF reveals its gentler side with its... →
An American writer’s connection to the South African soul
14th September 2010 The Steve Biko Foundation annually hosts a Steve Biko memorial lecture, previously presented by the likes of writers Zakes Mda and Chinua Achebe,... →
Daily podcast - September 13, 2010
13th September 2010 In today's podcast, ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says that the nationalisation debate should not be emotional; the Commission for Africa... →
Daily podcast - September 10, 2010
10th September 2010 In today's podcast, the ANCYL eyes changes to the property clause in the Constitution; the UN says that the MDGs can be achieved despite setbacks;... →
Daily podcast - September 9, 2010
9th September 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu's battle against corruption intensifies; US President Barack Obama to attend a UN summit on Sudan; and, the ANCYL... →
Daily podcast - September 8, 2010
8th September 2010 In today's podcast, ANCYL president Julius Malema attacks ANC leaders for denying that nationalisation is party policy; Unicef plans to boost aid... →
Graffiti devalues communities
7th September 2010 On Sunday, July 18, while the Dabulamanzi Canoe Club was conducting a cleanup of Emmarentia dam, a graffiti "artist" was interrupted in the act of... →
Daily podcast - September 7, 2010
7th September 2010 In today's podcast, Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi welcomes trade unions' decision to suspend the public sector strike;... →
Daily podcast - September 6, 2010
6th September 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC KZN suggests the freezing of salary increases for top government officials; an IWMI report calls for greater investment... →
Daily podcast - September 3, 2010
3rd September 2010 In today's podcast, Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi says that there is no more room for manoeuvre in the government's... →
Daily podcast - September 2, 2010
2nd September 2010 In today's podcast, striking public service unions reject government's latest wage offer; the WTO reports that world trade grew by 25% in 2Q; and,... →
Daily podcast - September 1, 2010
1st September 2010 In today's podcast, public service trade unions to decide on government's latest wage offer today; the World Bank reaffirms its commitment to... →
Daily podcast - August 31, 2010
31st August 2010 In today's podcast, striking public service workers are to vote on government's increased wage offer of 7,5%; Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi causes... →
Daily podcast - August 30, 2010
30th August 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma orders government Ministers to return to the negotiating table in order to end the public sector pay... →
Daily podcast - August 27, 2010
27th August 2010 In today's podcast, public service wage dispute negotiators are tight-lipped about rumours of secret negotiations; a leaked UN report states that... →
Daily podcast - August 26, 2010
26th August 2010 In today's podcast, Julius Malema calls on the ANCYL to assess ANC leaders; US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that the US will aid in the... →
Daily podcast - August 25, 2010
25th August 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu threatens to expand the public service strike to all its members; SA's 3,2% GDP growth for the second quarter is lower... →
Daily podcast - August 24, 2010
24th August 2010 In today's podcast, trade unions say that government is misleading the public with reports of a new pay offer for public servants; experts call for... →
Daily podcast - August 23, 2010
23rd August 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu presses ahead with demonstrations as the public service strike continues; SA President Jacob Zuma seeks to boost trade... →
Daily podcast - August 20, 2010
20th August 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan calls for a new 'social compact' to support SA's 7% growth aspirations; ANC secretary-general... →
Daily podcast - August 19, 2010
19th August 2010 In today's podcast, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga urges striking teachers to respect colleagues who choose not to strike; a food... →
Daily podcast - August 18, 2010
18th August 2010 In today's podcast, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says that SA's minerals legislation will be overhauled; the WWF reports that 50% of... →
Daily podcast - August 17, 2010
17th August 2010 In today's podcast, the ANCYL welcomes the outcome of the Public Protector's probe on Julius Malema; the UN launches a campaign against... →
Daily podcast - August 16, 2010
16th August 2010 In today's podcast, the DA and the ID are to "marry"; the UN pleads for humanitarian access to a Darfur refugee camp; and, ANCYL leader Julius... →
Daily podcast - August 13, 2010
13th August 2010 In today's podcast, Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says that corruption is counter revolutionary; Nigeria's ruling PDP says that President... →
Daily podcast - August 12, 2010
12th August 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma says that media houses need to be regulated as they tend to go "overboard"; Eskom expects to almost... →
Daily podcast - August 10, 2010
10th August 2010 In today's podcast, SA braces for a major public sector workers strike; the World Bank urges countries to refrain from imposing policies that could... →
New cluster munitions ban seen as advancement in arms control
4th August 2010 An international treaty banning the use of cluster bombs, which came into effect on Sunday, was seen as one of the most significant arms control... →
Daily podcast - August 4, 2010
4th August 2010 In today's podcast, the World Bank probes procedures related to its $3,75bn loan to Eskom; US President Barack Obama says that he "heartbroken" by... →
Daily podcast - August 3, 2010
3rd August 2010 In today's podcast, the DEA looks for projects to support green-economy strategy; UN climate talks need to speed up if agreement is to be reached;... →
Daily podcast — July 30, 2010
30th July 2010 In today's podcast, a World Bank report suggests that SA should promote entrepreneurship to grow its economy; the UN climate secretariat ends a... →
