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Africa is joined by Steven Leshabane, President at the United Transport &  Trade Union (UNTU) to reflect on day one of the Transnet strike. Striking workers and members of the United National Transport Union started to strike at Transnet yesterday after a back-and-forth about salary increases.

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Africa is joined by Sophie Boulé, Cultural Attaché at The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) to talk about the Africa-Europe Dialogues set to take place in Soweto this weekend.
The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) will be hosting the first regional forum in the ‘Our Future: Africa-Europe Dialogues’ series

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Africa is joined by Stéphan Pieterse, Chairman & Founder at Distance for Difference (D4D) to talk about the work they do and how listeners can assist.

Distance For Difference (D4D), is a registered non-profit organisation which, since 2005, made a significant contribution towards the wellbeing of children, be it through children’s charities or individual children in need

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Africa is joined by Political Analyst Xolani Dube to talk about the new Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who is set to be to be sworn in later today and will select his executive committee. The ANC in Gautengs' provincial secretary Thembinkosi Nciza said the new cabinet will include a high number of skilled women.

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Africa is joined by Ayanda Shezi, Transnet Spokesperson to give an update on how to wage negotiations are going between Transnet bosses and unions representing striking workers.

Transnet bosses have been in ongoing meetings with unions representing striking workers since May. The unions said that the 1.5% increase offer was an insult to its workers and vowed to down tools later today if their demands are not met.

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Africa is joined by Amanda Tshemese, Head Of Communication at Transnet, South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) to talk about why workers at Transnet have decided to down tools.

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Africa is joined by Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of National Council Against Smoking to reflect on the new Tobacco Control Bill. The NCAS says that they want to see the Tobacco Control Bill in Parliament without further excessive delays.

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