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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm... more
FAQs about Update@Noon:How many episodes does Update@Noon have?The podcast currently has 10,209 episodes available.
March 08, 2017South Africa revokes its instrument of withdrawal from Rome StatuteSouth Africa has revoked its instrument of withdrawal from the Rome Statute in a diplomatic communication to the United Nations Secretary General's office. The UN has yet to confirm receipt of the note but the South African Mission has confirmed the move. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports...more1minPlay
March 07, 201714 bodies of suspected to be of illegal miners found in BenoniBodies of suspected to be of illegal miners, have been found in Benoni on Gauteng's East Rand. The bodies were found late yesterday. 6 bodies were recovered on Sunday and the latest finding now brings the total number of bodies found so far to 14. Police say the motive for the killings may be linked to rival gangs fighting over territory. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to police spokesperson, Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, now joins us on the line for more.....more2minPlay
March 07, 2017Final #SABCInquiry report to be released todayThe final report by the Ad Hoc Committee probing the affairs of the SABC will today be up for discussion in the National Assembly. Amongst other recommendations by the report is that president Jacob Zuma should consider firing Communications Minister Faith Muthambi for her role in the meltdown at the SABC, and the inspector-general of intelligence must investigate the broadcaster for setting spooks on its employees. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to the Chairperson of the Parliament Ad Hoc Committee probing the affairs of the SABC, Vincent Smit....more4minPlay
March 07, 2017Mangaung Metro which includes Bloemfontein will keep water restrictions in placeAlthough there has been a sharp improvement in water levels of many dams in the country, the Mangaung Metro which includes Bloemfontein will keep water restrictions in place. This is because the water levels of dams supplying Mangaung Metro are still a matter of concern, This includes the Rustfontein Dam which is only at about 40-per cent. But the Mangaung Metro has emphasised the importance of conserving water. Spokesperson Qondile Khedama says water restrictions are still place...IThabiso Radebe reports...more3minPlay
March 07, 2017Limpopo Health wants to put Thabazimbi hospital under a state of emergencyThe Limpopo Health Department says it is looking at ways of putting the Thabazimbi hospital under a state of emergency. The provision of services has been disrupted due to flooding. The department's spokesperson Thabiso Teffo says the casualty ward has been closed and patients taken to other wards, while other patients are being transferred to the Bela Bela hospital. This is the second time the hospital has been flooded. Our reporter Witness Tiva has filed this report...more3minPlay
March 07, 2017Clive Ramathibela discusses world bank optimism on South African economy1. Asia trade mixed, Aussie dollar strengthens after RBA holds rates unchanged 2. The world bank optimistic about the South African economy. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Market Analyst, Clive Ramathibela....more4minPlay
March 07, 2017Nerina Visser looks at GDP growth1. Yesterday we spoke about the importance of getting our GDP growth on a much higher level than the expected 0.5% recorded in 2016. One of the positive developments that came out of the crisis just over a year ago, was the improved cooperation between Government, Business and Labour. What progress has been made on this front? 2. This is indeed good news. There is a lot of focus on what government is expected to bring to the table to improve economic growth. Do you think Business is doing enough? Nerina Visser, Strategist & Advisor at EFT SA, speaks to Sakina Kamwendo for more....more5minPlay
March 07, 2017Benoni bodies rise to 14Another 8 bodies, suspected to be of illegal miners, have been found in Benoni on Gauteng's East Rand. The bodies were found late yesterday. 6 bodies were recovered on Sunday and the latest finding now brings the total number of bodies found so far to 14. Police say the motive for the killings may be linked to rival gangs fighting over territory. SAPS Spokesperson, Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, speaks to Sakina Kawmendo for more....more2minPlay
March 07, 2017Hospital in PE victim in series of violent attacksHealth services have come to a standstill at KwaZakhele Day Hospital in Port Elizabeth. Workers downed tools demanding the Health Department beef up security and properly fence the hospital following a robbery. On Friday two men masquerading as patients entered the hospital and held staff hostage at gunpoint demanding that they open the safe. Patients were turned away from the hospital yesterday as nurses complained that they do not feel safe. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Health Department Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape, Sizwe Kupelo....more6minPlay
March 06, 2017Clive Ramathibela looks at Asian Markets1) Asian markets mainly positive but still concerns hover over security after 4 missiles where fired by N.Korea, 2) Sibanye gold acquisition still being scrutinised after the U.S. watchdog weighs in concerns. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Market Analyst, Clive Ramathibela...more4minPlay
FAQs about Update@Noon:How many episodes does Update@Noon have?The podcast currently has 10,209 episodes available.