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Professor Susan Booysen – Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection) Director of Research
Tim Maake – Local Government Specialist
Afrika Update Report: 02 October 2023; 1. Libya-Italy, Flights resumed between Libya and Italy over the weekend after a nearly decade- suspension; 2. Nigeria-Abuja, for decades, Nigerians would dance on the streets to loud music on October 1, waving the country's flag in pride to celebrate its independence yet economic blues and nationwide labour strike dampens the mood; 3.DR Congo-Kinshasha, The political opponent and leader Martin Fayulu confirms presidential candidacy for the December 20 presidential elections; 4.Madagascar-Antannanarivo, A collective of 11 presidential candidates were prevented from holding a pre-campaign launch rally at the Palais des Sports in the capital Antannanarivo; 5. In our historical archives, it was on this day, 2 October 1995 when Nyameko Barney Pityana was elected the chairperson of the South African human rights commission.
Guest: Dawie Roodt – Economist
Guest: Professor Mark Swilling, co-director at the Centre for Sustainable Transitions at Stellenbosch University
Guest: Cllr Thami Ntuli, SALGA KZN Chairperson
Guest: Bongani Baloyi - Xiluva Leader
Guest: Calvin Rafadi - Senior Forensic Investigator at Bizz Tracers
Guest: Mesela Kope-Nhlapo - African Rail Transport Association CEO
Guest: Wandile Kasibe, Spokesperson of the Western Cape EFF
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