Amy Witherden
Daily podcast - March 29, 2010
29th March 2010 In today's podcast, the ID appeals to the ANC not to challenge a High Court finding on the 'shoot the boer' struggle song; the WTO expects world... →
Daily podcast - March 26, 2010
26th March 2010 In today's podcast, Cooperative Governance Minister Sicelo Shiceka says that Nersa is exceeding its mandate over municipal rate caps; Uneca says... →
Daily podcast - March 25, 2010
25th March 2010 In today's podcast, the SA government drafts a new land reform policy; Angola's Parliament approves a law to regulate the production of biofuels;... →
Daily podcast - March 24, 2010
24th March 2010 In today's podcast, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says that business funding proposals are on track; Treasury DG Letsetja Kganyago... →
Daily podcast - March 23, 2010
23rd March 2010 In today's podcast, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe calls for an end to violent service delivery protests; the UN Environment Programme reports... →
Daily podcast - March 19, 2010
19th March 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma comfortably survives a motion of no confidence in Parliament; Environmental Affairs concedes that the lack... →
Daily podcast - March 18, 2010
18th March 2010 In today's podcast, Zimbabwe's feuding leaders are upbeat about talks mediated by President Jacob Zuma; FAO says that LDC's are likely to become... →
Daily podcast - March 17, 2010
17th March 2010 In today's podcast, the Presidency's spousal office budget doubles; financiers urge reform to launch Africa power deals; and, Agri SA says that the... →
Daily podcast - March 16, 2010
16th March 2010 In today's podcast, a World Bank report says that "quiet corruption" is pervasive and widespread across Africa; ANCYL president Julius Malema faces... →
Daily podcast - March 15, 2010
15th March 2010 In today's podcast, organisations show fierce opposition to the ANC's new land reform plans; additional joint military operations are considered as... →
Daily podcast - March 12, 2010
12th March 2010 In today's podcast, SA may face power cuts without a World Bank loan; Zimbabwe to rely on its own resources as foreign donors remain wary; and,... →
Daily podcast - March 11, 2010
11th March 2010 In today's podcast, President Zuma submits a list declaring his interests to the secretary of Cabinet; Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu... →
Daily podcast - March 10, 2010
10th March 2010 in today's podcast, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela criticises Nelson Mandela; IMF MD Dominique Strauss-Kahn calls for greater global cooperation in... →
Daily podcast - March 9, 2010
9th March 2010 In today's podcast, Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk is nominated for the UN's top climate change job; IMF MD Dominique Strauss-Kahn says that... →
Daily podcast - March 8, 2010
8th March 2010 In today's podcast, the DA calls for President Jacob Zuma to declare his financial interests; Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai urges... →
Daily podcast - March 5, 2010
5th March 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma tells British Parliament that SA is an "excellent destination" for investment; a study shows that Africans... →
Daily podcast - March 4, 2010
4th March 2010 In today's podcast, Ministers reassure British investors that nationalisation of mines is not government policy; the IMF may upgrade its... →
Daily podcast - March 3, 2010
3rd March 2010 In today's podcast, Jacob Zuma gets a mixed reaction on his on a State visit to Britain; Togo goes to the polls tomorrow; and, Ministers outline... →
Daily podcast - March 2, 2010
2nd March 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom is to sign cogeneration contracts within the next month; Ugandan activists petition against an antigay bill; and, Deputy... →
Daily podcast - March 1, 2010
1st March 2010 In today's podcast, the SACP calls for a review of State tender processes; Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe defends his controversial local... →
Daily podcast - February 26, 2010
26th February 2010 In today's podcast, the DTI is to start a campaign to prepare businesses for the new Companies Act; Zimbabwe's Finance Minister says that Western... →
Daily podcast - February 25, 2010
25th February 2010 In today's podcast, response to Nersa's decision on Eskom tariffs is largely negative; climate scientists say that cold weather does not mean that... →
Daily podcast - February 24, 2010
24th February 2010 In today's podcast, SARB governor Gill Marcus says that SA is coming out of recession reasonably quickly; a decision on a power line to link East... →
Daily podcast - February 23, 2010
23rd February 2010 In today's podcast, Treasury to release a discussion document on carbon tax by mid-2010; hope of a Doha deal in 2010 recedes at the WTO; and, ANCYL... →
Daily podcast - February 22, 2010
22nd February 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC defends Youth League leader Julius Malema's business interests; the AfDB says that Africa's GDP growth could reach 7%... →
Daily podcast - February 19, 2010
19th February 2010 In today's podcast, the ANCYL wants the support of the masses and not Jacob Zuma for nationalisation; ministers not expected to meet on Doha Round... →
Daily podcast - February 18, 2010
18th February 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan outlines the 2010 budget; Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe defends the drive to transfer... →
Daily podcast - February 17, 2010
17th February 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC criticises the DA and Cope over Parliament walkout; Kenyan PM Raila Odinga is confident of resolution of rift over... →
Daily podcast - February 16, 2010
16th February 2010 In today's podcast, opposition parties lambaste President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address in Parliament; Côte d'Ivoire citizens protest... →
Daily podcast - February 15, 2010
15th February 2010 In today's podcast, Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo says that the media and the judiciary are partners for "open justice"; Britain and Ethiopia will... →
Daily podcast - February 12, 2010
12th February 2010 In today's podcast, opposition parties criticise President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address; the EU announces a fund aid Zimbabwe... →
Daily podcast - February 11, 2010
11th February 2010 In today's podcast, President Zuma to seek SA support in State of the Nation address; celebrations mark 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's... →
Daily podcast - February 10, 2010
10th February 2010 in today's podcast, government lawyers study the ruling on compensation for a farmer; Amnesty International says that the delay in reforming... →
Zuma should be held to account for his actions
10th February 2010 It seems that all the fuss about President Jacob Zuma's love child is misdirected. Besides the gossip over culture and morality, there are some... →
Daily podcast - February 9, 2010
9th February 2010 In today's podcast, the Unctad says that developing countries should shift towards clean growth; UN Habitat says that rapid and chaotic... →
Daily podcast - February 8, 2010
8th February 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma claims the struggle as the force behind Nelson Mandela's release; the G7 considers bank taxes to pay for... →
Daily podcast - February 5, 2010
5th February 2010 In today's podcast, prosecutors say that Sheryl Cwele should not be granted bail; the IFC is to invest $2-billion in sub-Saharan Africa in the... →
Daily podcast - February 4, 2010
4th February 2010 in today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma confirms that he fathered an illegitimate child; Zimbabwe hopes to have IMF voting rights restored; and,... →
Daily podcast - February 3, 2010
3rd February 2010 in today's podcast, SA marks 20th anniversary of FW de Klerk's historic speech; the AU resolves to strengthen powers against coups and electoral... →
No one entity can lay claim to owning the vuvuzela
2nd February 2010 In this videoclip, intellectual property specialist law firm Spoor & Fisher partner Carl van Rooyen speaks to Polity's Amy Witherden on the... →
Daily podcast - February 2, 2010
2nd February 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC criticises reports of President Jacob Zuma's lovechild; US President Barack Obama urges Sudan to cooperate in efforts... →
