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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 10,234 episodes available.
September 07, 2016Possible link between health workers' use of cellphone on duty & infectionsThere could be a link between the use of cellphones by health workers in hospitals and Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) in South Africa. This is according to Graham Anderson, CEO and Principal Officer of Profmed. He has called on both private and public sector hospitals to implement systems and dedicated teams to monitor HAIs. These are defined as infections that are acquired by patients while hospitalised. We spoke to Graham Anderson......more4minPlay
September 07, 2016Will parliament pursue disciplinary charges against Robert McBride?Parliament's portfolio committee says it would take its cue from the National Assembly before it decides on whether it will restart disciplinary proceedings against Robert McBride This after the Constitutional Court found that there are insufficient safeguards to protect against executive interference in the workings of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. We spoke to Committee Chairperson, Francois Beukman......more3minPlay
September 07, 2016Fees Commission disruptions continueThe Fees Commission was again disrupted - this time by students in Cape Town. Yesterday, a group of students prevented UCT vice chancellor Max Price from leaving the venue after he made his submission to the commission. Price was eventually removed from the hall under a strong police guard. Zalene Merrington reports......more6minPlay
September 07, 2016Reserve bank governor warns consumers against pyramid schemesReserve bank governor, Lesetla Kganyago says as the economy grapples with the high unemployment rate and the high cost of living, consumers take their hard earned cash and invest it in pyramid schemes. He says the public is losing and billions of rands through such schemes. Lesetja was addressing the media and different stakeholder where he launched a campaign which is geared towards educating members of the public about the dangers of pyramid schemes or illegal deposit taking schemes. MorafeTabane reports ….....more4minPlay
September 07, 2016Market analyst Clive 'ntozabantu Ramathibela looks at Asian marketsMarket analyst Clive 'ntozabantu Ramathibela looks at Asian markets as they reach one year high, Apple unveils new iphone 7, markets are on the watch and GDP growth is expected to hike in January 2017.......more8minPlay
September 07, 2016A resounding victory for suspended police watchdog head, Robert McBrideAll eyes will turn to Parliament to see whether they will press ahead with disciplinary charges against suspended police watchdog head, Robert McBride. McBride faces charges of gross misconduct related to his handling of an investigation into the illegal rendition of suspects to Zimbabwe. The Constitutional Court has set aside Police Minister Nathi Nhleko's decision to discipline McBride. The court found that the minister's powers were constitutionally invalid because they didn't provide for parliamentary oversight. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details.......more3minPlay
September 07, 2016Cellphones could pose a serious health risk in hospitalsThere could be a link between the use of cellphones by health workers in hospitals and Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) in South Africa. This is according to Graham Anderson, CEO and Principal Officer of Profmed. He has called on both private and public sector hospitals to implement systems and dedicated teams to monitor HAIs. These are defined as infections that are acquired by patients while hospitalised. AMlive anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Graham Anderson...more5minPlay
September 07, 2016Parliament has 30 days to decide fate of Robert McBrideAll eyes will turn to Parliament to see whether they will press ahead with disciplinary charges against suspended police watchdog head, Robert McBride. McBride faces charges of gross misconduct related to his handling of an investigation into the illegal rendition of suspects to Zimbabwe. The Constitutional Court has set aside Police Minister Nathi Nhleko's decision to discipline McBride. The court found that the minister's powers were constitutionally invalid because they didn't provide for parliamentary oversight. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details...more6minPlay
September 07, 2016Nadir Thokan talks 2nd quarter growth numbers & New iPhone to be launched todayInvestment Analyst at 27Four Investment Managers Nadir Thokan, looks at 2nd quarter growth numbers that came out yesterday, Steinhoff earnings coming out later today and what to expect from the iPhone launch later today....more9minPlay
September 07, 2016Fees Commission disrupted by students in Cape TownThe Fees Commission was again disrupted - this time by students in Cape Town. Yesterday, a group of students prevented UCT vice chancellor Max Price from leaving the venue after he made his submission to the commission. Price was eventually removed from the hall under a strong police guard. Zalene Merrington reports...more6minPlay
FAQs about Update@Noon:How many episodes does Update@Noon have?The podcast currently has 10,234 episodes available.