Clarence Ford speaks to Cai Nebe Correspondent at Deutsche Welle.

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According to reports, the early months of 2025 are set to bring financial challenges for South African consumers as forecasts indicate a significant rise in the prices of white maize, a staple food, coupled with an increase in fuel costs. 

This double whammy poses serious concerns for households already grappling with economic pressures. 

The expected uptick in white maize prices stems from various factors, including fluctuating weather patterns and changes in production levels, which have historically led to shifts in agricultural output. With white maize being a crucial part of the South African diet, a hike in its price could ripple through the economy, impacting everything from meal planning to the broader food inflation rates. 

The South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association (Sacota) pointed out the seriousness of the situation, noting that this past week South Africa imported white maize for the first time since 2017. 

Johann Kotze, Agri SA CEO weighs in now. 

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The Riverlands Disaster Steering Committee says it is thrilled to see people's lives return to normal after the devastating floods in the town last year. 
More than 200 people were forced to leave their homes when the walls of four nearby dams collapsed wreaking havoc in the town in August.Ralph Burger  

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Clarence Ford speaks to Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast political analyst.

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It is day two of the World Economic Forum. Davos 2025 convenes under the theme of “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”Hundreds of public figures, including scores of heads of state and government, are gathering for the event as South Africa continues to sell itself to potential investors and funders. Punki Modise, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Absa Group.

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Dr Seelan Naidoo, activist, Researcher and Principal Associate of Public Ethos Consulting joins us on the line now.

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Nape Senong is the Mobiliser STrategist at Youth Capital,  

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The museum was created as a reminder of the rich Muslim culture that existed in Simon’s Town from the time of the Dutch East India Company winter anchorage until the forced removals of more than 7000 people under the Group Areas Act. Sheribeen Amlay 

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Clarence Ford chats to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

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In 2024, Zero Dropout Campaign conducted research on the current state and efficacy of school dropout-related laws and policy, as well as public opinions on school dropout in South Africa. Colin Wardle, Communications Lead at Zero Dropout Campaign. 

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