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Africa Report
UN peacekeepers up their patrols, as figure of mass rapes in the eastern DRC mounts. Clan groups within Somalia follow the Somaliland example of breaking away - but they need international help and Nigeria's head for a "demographic disaster" with British Council warns.
Guest: Jean Jacques Cornish
Organisation: Talk Radio 702
Position: Africa Correspondent
Website: www.702.co.za
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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| THE JOHN ROBBIE SHOW 02 September 2010 8:15 AM |
Food riots in Maputo
He told us about the food riots in Maputo. At least four people including two young boys died as ordinary Mozambicans took to the streets yesterday protesting against bread and fuel increases. An anonymous email calling for the strike was widely distributed in the city early this week and this resulted in schools and shops being closed while taxi drivers stayed away from the city centre.
Guest: Johannes Myburgh
Position: AFP Correspondent
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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UK Report
Political heat is mounting as the foreign secretary's forced to deny he's gay. Hospitals have experienced a huge rise in alcohol-related admissions and the TV Top Gear mystery, the Stig unmasked, is no more.
Guest: Adam Gilchrist
Organisation: Talk Radio 702
Position: U.K Correspondent
Website: www.702.co.za
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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| THE JOHN ROBBIE SHOW 02 September 2010 7:40 AM |
Small Business Awards
The practice was established in 1996 and enjoys the local support of the friendly people of Alberton. She is an independent optometrist with four people in her employment. Lydia Pieterse Optometrist offer a friendly service and aims to make a difference in her community.
Guest: Pieterse Lydia
Organisation: Lydia Pieterse Optometrist
Position: Owner
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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Obama's decision to pull out troops out of Iraq
He talked about Obama’s decision to pull American troops out of Iraq after 7 years. This week he announced the end of major U.S. combat operations in Iraq, one of the longest and costliest wars in the nation's history. Critics of his speech announcing the pullout say he failed to acknowledge the "success" of the surge while others say he was right not to indulge in relitigating the stupidity that launched the war.
Guest: Tim Hughes
Organisation: SA Institute of International Affairs
Position: Programme Head and Research Fellow
Website: www.saiia.org.za
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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| THE JOHN ROBBIE SHOW 02 September 2010 7:15 AM |
Update on the talks between government and public service unions
JP gave an update on the latest talks between government and public service unions. Yesterday Nehawu rejected government’s latest offer while Cosatu announced a suspension of their planned solidarity strike.
Guest: JP Du Plessis
Organisation: Eyewitness News
Position: Reporter
Tel: 011 506 3555
Website: www.ewn.co.za
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US Report
Hurricane Earl is getting closer and becoming more threatening. A gunman took hostages near Washington, D.C. and the police moved in as well as a cell phone helps solve a robbery.
Guest: Harley Carnes
Organisation: Talk Radio 702
Position: U.S Correspondent
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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| THE JOHN ROBBIE SHOW 02 September 2010 6:40 AM |
Theft of sim card technology
A listener talked about the theft of SIM card technology from gate intercom units. The SIM card is then used by criminals to download data or gamble.
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Weather Trivia
People who move to richer countries don’t end up being happier.
Guest: Simon Gear
Organisation: Talk Radio 702
Position: Science Correspondent
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| THE JOHN ROBBIE SHOW 01 September 2010 8:20 AM |
Africa Report
Uganda's ready to send more peacekeepers to Somalia. There is a growing concern over the treatment of suspects in July 11 bombings. DRC militias who carried out mass rapes will face war crimes charges, says special UN envoy and
African broadcasters take a stand against pirate transmission of their material.
Guest: Jean Jacques Cornish
Organisation: Talk Radio 702
Position: Africa Correspondent
Website: www.702.co.za
Podcast: www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp
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