https://rss.iono.fm/c/10078 News in Focus delivers the day's top stories with clear analysis, expert insights, and balanced discussion on the issues that matter most to our community and beyond. News en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:36:27 +0200 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:27 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Radio Al Ansaar no Daily feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p4462/logo_4462_20260727_075044_1400.jpeg https://rss.iono.fm/c/10078 News in Focus delivers the day's top stories with clear analysis, expert insights, and balanced discussion on the issues that matter most to our community and beyond. Radio Al Ansaar episodic Radio Al Ansaar executive@alansaar.org.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1709146 https://iono.fm/e/1709146 * An analysis of SADC Summit and outcomes
* An update on the Madlanga Commission
* Preparation for elections 2026 and update
* Current status of Iran / USA War
GUESTS:
Hassan
Samuel
Motala
Kennedy
Economist
Political
Asset Manager
Analyst
Hon Visvan
Reddy
MP National
Leglisture
Patrick Pillay
Leader of the Democratic Liberal Congress (DLC).

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WED, 19 AUGUST 2026 20H00-22H00 ]]> News Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200 0 0 NEWS IN FOCUS 0 0 Radio Al Ansaar full 1:55:15 NEWS IN FOCUS https://iono.fm/e/1706669 https://iono.fm/e/1706669 * Role of youth in politics
* Role of Ratepayers/Civil Society in selecting ward candidates for Elections
* Ward and PR Councillors responsiblity in service delivery
GUESTS
Hassan Motala
Economist
Asset Manager

Samuel Kennedy
Political Analyst

Clir Imtiaz
Syed
Founder Ethekwini
Secure, Active Citizens coalition

Sphephile
Mahlaba
President of African
Renaissance Unity-ARU

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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:
* Key bottle necks in Service Delivery
* Update on Global Financial indicators
GUESTS
Hassan Motala
Economist Asset Manager
* Samuel Kennedy
Political Analyst
* Cllr Ernest Smith
Ward 27
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:
* Migration policy targeting of certain groupings
* Role of minority parties in Local Government
* Importance of voter registration
GUESTS
Hassan Motala
Economist
Asset Manager
Samuel Kennedy
Political Analyst
Mahomed Amin
Abdool
Member of the Minority front MF leader of the North Region and
Coordinator
20H00-22H00
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:
* Local Government Elections political challenges
* National Treasury's withholding of funding for Municipalities poor service delivery
* State pension funds challenges
GUESTS
Hassan Motala
Economist
Asset Manager
Samuel Kennedy
Political Analyst
Narend Ganesh
Political Analyst/
Party Head for NICSA / Political Commentator
20H00-22H00
WED, 22 JULY 2026 ]]> News Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200 0 0 NEWS IN FOCUS 0 0 Radio Al Ansaar full 1:41:49 NEWS IN FOCUS https://iono.fm/e/1697031 https://iono.fm/e/1697031 * Madlanga Commission inquiry - An Update
* Migration crisis - update
* Local Government Elections political challenges
* Us / Iran War
GUESTS
Moulana, Qari
Sayed Mohammed
Rafeek Shah
Samuel Kennedy
Political Analyst
Tauriq Jenkins
Human Rights Defender.
Convener: Save our Sacred
Lands. Director: Wage Peace International. Leadership
Role: Siyafana Sonke Action
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• The USA/Israel vs Iran current situation
• Further analysis of migration policy
• Global challenges impact on Global economy
• Madlanga Commission inquest / update
GUESTS
Hassan Motala
Economist Asset Manager
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