Guest: Gerhard Papenfus: The National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa) CEO 

 

 

Guest: Thabang Mncwabe: Spokesperson - KZN National School Nutrition Programme 

9 April 2025

1.    Qatar- DR Congo- M23 

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels are expected to engage in peace talks in Qatar today.

 The country's army said rebels had withdrawn from the mining hub of Walikale as decided during talks in March. 

 

2.    Gabon – Libreville 

As Gabon decides in 72 hours, A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Libreville, Gabon to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023.

 

3.    Ethiopia- Tigray 

Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede was named the interim president of the Tigray region on Tuesday, replacing Getachew Reda. 

Before his appointment, Tedese acted as the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security. 

 

4.In our historical archives, it was on this day 9 April 2015 when Cecil John Rhodes Statute was removed in the University of Cape Town. The removal was voted upon by the UCT Council on the 8 April 2015 in consultation with Heritage Western Cape.

 

 

Guest: Mbhazima Shilowa: Political commentator and former Joburg Premier 

 

 

Guest: Ray Hartley: Research Director, The Brenthurst Foundation

 

 

Guest: Vuyiseka Mboxela: Spokesperson, Eastern Cape Department of Education 

 

 

Guest: Dr Azar Jammine - Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix

 

 

Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

 

 

Guest: Wisani Mavasa: Spokesperson, Department of Water and Sanitation 

 

 

08 April 2025

 

1.    South Afrika – Gauteng 

AU, APRM hold key retreat on governance, conflict prevention  

This year’s retreat focuses on how good governance can act as a foundation for building resilience, preventing conflicts, and sustaining peace across Africa. 

 

2.    Algeria – Sahel 

Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing

Alliance of Sahel States countries, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, said on Sunday they have recalled their respective ambassadors from Algeria.

 

3.    DR Congo - Kinshasa

Heavy rains flood Congo's capital, killing at least 22 people

Major flooding in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has killed at least 22 people and cut off access to over half of the city and the country's main airport, authorities said Sunday.

 

4.    In our historical archives, it was on this 8 April 1905 when Helen Beatrice May Fennell Joseph was born, teacher, social worker, political activist, political prisoner, banned person, trade unionist, founder member of the Congress of Democrats, recipient of the ANC's highest award, the Isitwalandwe/Seaparankoe Medal for her devotion to the South African liberation struggle.