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2025.09.18 – David Jankelow – Heart disease continues to rise in South Africa, with high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol being major risk factors.

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2025.09.18 - David Jankelow - Heart disease continues to rise in South Africa, with high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol being major risk factors.
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2025.09.18 – Kenneth Mokgatlhe – The recent introduction of a U.S. Senate bill proposing sanctions against the ANC has sparked intense debate about South Africa’s political and diplomatic standing

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2025.09.18 - Kenneth Mokgatlhe - The recent introduction of a U.S. Senate bill proposing sanctions against the ANC has sparked intense debate about South Africa’s political and diplomatic standing
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2025.09.16 – Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch – Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that the recent Qatar strike “didn’t fail”

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2025.09.16 - Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch - Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that the recent Qatar strike “didn’t fail”
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2025.09.17 – Prof Andre Duvenage – South Africa’s political landscape is under intense scrutiny as questions mount over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership amid recent controversies and allegations of mismanagement

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2025.09.17 - Prof Andre Duvenage - South Africa’s political landscape is under intense scrutiny as questions mount over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership amid recent controversies and allegations of mismanagement
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2025.09.17 – Anne Herzberg – Annie Herzberg recently sparked conversation online with her comment on a UNHRC report concerning Gaza

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2025.09.17 - Anne Herzberg - Annie Herzberg recently sparked conversation online with her comment on a UNHRC report concerning Gaza
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2025.09.17 – David Gosher – A recent global survey revealed that three-quarters of Jewish students worldwide hide their religious identities,

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2025.09.17 - David Gosher - A recent global survey revealed that three-quarters of Jewish students worldwide hide their religious identities,
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2025.09.15 – Eliot A. Cohen – A UAV fired by Houthi forces from Yemen into Israel’s Arava region was successfully intercepted

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2025.09.15 - Eliot A. Cohen - A UAV fired by Houthi forces from Yemen into Israel’s Arava region was successfully intercepted
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2025.09.15 – Ben Dror – In Israel, tributes to Charlie Kirk have included the renaming of a traffic circle in Netanya in his honor

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2025.09.15 - Ben Dror - In Israel, tributes to Charlie Kirk have included the renaming of a traffic circle in Netanya in his honor
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2025.09.12 – Moses Ngobeni – The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled that husbands can now legally take their wives’ surnames

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2025.09.12 - Moses Ngobeni - The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled that husbands can now legally take their wives’ surnames
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2025.09.12 – Akiva Spiegelman – Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, Gilad Erdan, recently revealed that he was instructed not to criticize Qatar

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2025.09.12 - Akiva Spiegelman - Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, Gilad Erdan, recently revealed that he was instructed not to criticize Qatar
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2025.09.11 – Dr. Joel Parker – In a significant policy shift, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to push for sanctions against Israel

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2025.09.11 - Dr. Joel Parker - In a significant policy shift, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to push for sanctions against Israel
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2025.09.11 – Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr. Ephraim Lapid – Following recent military operations, Israeli officials have emphasized that all those responsible for the October 7 massacre will be held accountable

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2025.09.11 - Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr. Ephraim Lapid - Following recent military operations, Israeli officials have emphasized that all those responsible for the October 7 massacre will be held accountable
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2025.09.11 – John Day – Today is September 11, and we’d like to get your perspective on what this day means to the United States today. John, could you share how 9/11 is remembered, its lasting impact on American society and foreign policy, and why it continues to resonate more than two decades later?

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2025.09.11 - John Day - Today is September 11, and we’d like to get your perspective on what this day means to the United States today. John, could you share how 9/11 is remembered, its lasting impact on American society and foreign policy, and why it continues to resonate more than two decades later?
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2025.09.10 – Prof. Amos Nadan – Israel has reportedly targeted Hamas leadership with a missile strike in Qatar, an escalation that could have far-reaching consequences for both the region and international relations. How significant is this development, and what does it tell us about Israel’s current strategy against Hamas?

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2025.09.10 - Prof. Amos Nadan - Israel has reportedly targeted Hamas leadership with a missile strike in Qatar, an escalation that could have far-reaching consequences for both the region and international relations. How significant is this development, and what does it tell us about Israel’s current strategy against Hamas?
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2025.09.10 – Prof. Meir Litvak – Following the unprecedented Israeli military evacuation order for all residents of Gaza City, which has sent nearly one million people scrambling amid severe humanitarian shortages, we are joined by Professor Meir Litvak, Chair of Middle Eastern and African History at Tel Aviv University. Professor Litvak, given the scale and urgency of this evacuation, how do you assess its strategic objectives and potential humanitarian impact on civilians in Gaza?

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2025.09.10 - Prof. Meir Litvak - Following the unprecedented Israeli military evacuation order for all residents of Gaza City, which has sent nearly one million people scrambling amid severe humanitarian shortages, we are joined by Professor Meir Litvak, Chair of Middle Eastern and African History at Tel Aviv University. Professor Litvak, given the scale and urgency of this evacuation, how do you assess its strategic objectives and potential humanitarian impact on civilians in Gaza?
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2025.09.09 – Liron Sanders – Police in Johannesburg recently arrested alleged ISIS members found in possession of a stolen car, a fake Rolex, and Van Cleef jewellery, highlighting concerns about extremist networks operating locally. To start, could you help us understand the significance of these arrests, what they reveal about the presence of ISIS-linked activity in South Africa, and the potential risks to public safety?

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2025.09.09 - Liron Sanders - Police in Johannesburg recently arrested alleged ISIS members found in possession of a stolen car, a fake Rolex, and Van Cleef jewellery, highlighting concerns about extremist networks operating locally. To start, could you help us understand the significance of these arrests, what they reveal about the presence of ISIS-linked activity in South Africa, and the potential risks to public safety?
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2025.09.09 – Dr. Einat Wilf – Israel’s acceptance of President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal marks otentially pivotal moment in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The focus is or what this agreement means for regional stability, Israeli security, and the broader diplomatic landscape. To start, what do you see as the main message Israel is sending by accepting this ceasefire, and how might it affect both the immediate situation on the ground and long-term political relations in the region?

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2025.09.09 - Dr. Einat Wilf - Israel's acceptance of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal marks otentially pivotal moment in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The focus is or what this agreement means for regional stability, Israeli security, and the broader diplomatic landscape. To start, what do you see as the main message Israel is sending by accepting this ceasefire, and how might it affect both the immediate situation on the ground and long-term political relations in the region?
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2025.09.09 – Lourandi Kriel – The latest Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report highlights the harsh realities faced by South Africa’s domestic workers, from lon wages to long hours and growing financial pressures. We speak to a Sweepsouth expert to unpack these findings and understand their broader impact. What do these results reveal about the state of domestic work in South Africa, and what urgent steps are needed to improve pay and working conditions?

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2025.09.09 - Lourandi Kriel - The latest Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report highlights the harsh realities faced by South Africa's domestic workers, from lon wages to long hours and growing financial pressures. We speak to a Sweepsouth expert to unpack these findings and understand their broader impact. What do these results reveal about the state of domestic work in South Africa, and what urgent steps are needed to improve pay and working conditions?
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2025.09.09 – Ariel Whitman – Following the recent deadly attack on a Jerusalem bus, which left several injured and raised security concerns across the city, we speak to a security expert to examine the factors behind such attacks and the measures needed to prevent them. How are authorities adjusting their strategies in response, and what does this incident reveal about ongoing threats in the region?

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2025.09.09 - Ariel Whitman - Following the recent deadly attack on a Jerusalem bus, which left several injured and raised security concerns across the city, we speak to a security expert to examine the factors behind such attacks and the measures needed to prevent them. How are authorities adjusting their strategies in response, and what does this incident reveal about ongoing threats in the region?
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2025.09.08 – Dr Nimrod Mbele – U.S. President Donald Trump has declined the invitation to attend the G20 Summit in South Africa, opting to send Vice President JD Vance instead. From a governance and strategic perspective, what are the potential implications of this decision for South Africa’s international standing and the overall dynamics of the summit?

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2025.09.08 - Dr Nimrod Mbele - U.S. President Donald Trump has declined the invitation to attend the G20 Summit in South Africa, opting to send Vice President JD Vance instead. From a governance and strategic perspective, what are the potential implications of this decision for South Africa’s international standing and the overall dynamics of the summit?
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2025.09.08 – Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch – U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned that Western countries recognizing a Palestinian state could have ‘disastrous consequences,’ arguing that such moves violate the Oslo Accords and may embolden groups like Hamas. Maurice, from a legal and security perspective, how do you assess the potential impact of these recognitions on Israel’s security and the broader peace process?

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2025.09.08 - Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned that Western countries recognizing a Palestinian state could have ‘disastrous consequences,’ arguing that such moves violate the Oslo Accords and may embolden groups like Hamas. Maurice, from a legal and security perspective, how do you assess the potential impact of these recognitions on Israel’s security and the broader peace process?
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2025.09.08 – Alex Shahini – Chinese car brands have been making serious inroads into the South African market, and in August 2025 we saw five of them dominate the charts: Chery, GWM with Haval, Omoda, Jetour and MG. The big question is: what’s driving this surge in popularity, and should South Africans start seeing Chinese brands as real competitors to the traditional market leaders?

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2025.09.08 - Alex Shahini - Chinese car brands have been making serious inroads into the South African market, and in August 2025 we saw five of them dominate the charts: Chery, GWM with Haval, Omoda, Jetour and MG. The big question is: what’s driving this surge in popularity, and should South Africans start seeing Chinese brands as real competitors to the traditional market leaders?
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2025.09.08 – Craig Pantanowitz – The United States has reportedly conveyed principles for a comprehensive hostage deal to Hamas via intermediaries, raising questions about the prospects for negotiations and a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. What do these U.S.-mediated principles mean for the chances of a successful negotiation between Hamas and the international community, and what challenges might stand in the way?

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2025.09.08 - Craig Pantanowitz - The United States has reportedly conveyed principles for a comprehensive hostage deal to Hamas via intermediaries, raising questions about the prospects for negotiations and a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. What do these U.S.-mediated principles mean for the chances of a successful negotiation between Hamas and the international community, and what challenges might stand in the way?
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2025.09.05 – Prof Andre Duvenage – “AUSTRALIA PULLS ITS AMBASSADOR FROM TEHRAN AS IRAN DOWNSCALES DIPLOMATIC TIES AMID ACCUSATIONS OF ATTACKS. What do you make of Iran’s decision to target Australia in this way, and what does it signal about Tehran’s broader foreign policy strategy?”

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2025.09.05 - Prof Andre Duvenage - "AUSTRALIA PULLS ITS AMBASSADOR FROM TEHRAN AS IRAN DOWNSCALES DIPLOMATIC TIES AMID ACCUSATIONS OF ATTACKS. What do you make of Iran’s decision to target Australia in this way, and what does it signal about Tehran’s broader foreign policy strategy?"
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2025.09.05 – Danny Rueben – Danny is a London-based Jewish rapper who has created a contemporary version of Shalom Aleichem, aiming to help the younger generation connect with Jewish heritage in a modern way. Danny, what inspired you to reimagine this traditional song, and how do you hope it will resonate with today’s youth?

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2025.09.05 - Danny Rueben - Danny is a London-based Jewish rapper who has created a contemporary version of Shalom Aleichem, aiming to help the younger generation connect with Jewish heritage in a modern way. Danny, what inspired you to reimagine this traditional song, and how do you hope it will resonate with today’s youth?
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