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Mia Spies is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ace suspended, then he 'suspends' Cyril too; 2 dead in hospital fire and South Africa gets its own Chuck Norris
High drama unfolded within the ANC this week with suspensions involving Ace Magashule and Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African president addressed the National Assembly, affirming the progress of the government's vaccination program. A fire in a Limpopo hospital claimed the lives of two COVID-19 patients. A memorial service was held for a South African shot by police in Hawaii. The country is moving towards ending canned lion hunting, while storms in Cape Town resulted in fatalities. South Africa boasts its own 'Chuck Norris' following a shooting in Pretoria, and the origin of Bafana Bafana's new coach is revealed.
Mia Spies gesels met Crispin Sonn, voorsitter van KKNK, die eerste kunstefees wat ná twee jaar terug is in lewende lywe
Mia Spies interviews Crispin Sonn, the chairman of KKNK, discussing the return of the arts festival after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The conversation covers various topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community, including the impact of the pandemic on cultural events. The program is produced in collaboration with Volume, a podcast production house.
Disease expert and head of infectious diseases at Tygerberg
Two years since the first COVID-19 case in South Africa and one year since the first vaccination, questions arise about the future of the pandemic. Dr. Jantjie Taljaard, head of infectious diseases at Tygerberg Hospital, provides insights on whether the worst is over, the potential for COVID-19 to become endemic in 2022, the threat of new variants, and the outlook for a post-pandemic world.
Conflict: Mia Spies talks to a South African in Ukraine about fear and uncertainty
Mia Spies, an award-winning journalist, hosts a weekly current affairs talk show where she engages in in-depth conversations with experts on various topics, including politics, education, and the environment. In this episode, she discusses the fear and uncertainty experienced by a South African in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
Kommetdieding: Mia Spies talks with Ashwin Reynolds, the owner of the 'people's racehorse' that has the country buzzing
Mia Spies conducts an in-depth interview with Ashwin Reynolds, the owner of the popular racehorse Kommetdieding, which has garnered significant attention in South Africa. The discussion covers various topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community, including politics, education, and the environment. The program is produced in collaboration with the podcast production house Volume.
We don't know what will happen tomorrow, it is getting closer: Michele Potgieter tells from Ukraine in a follow-up conversation with Mia Spies
Michele Potgieter shares her experiences and uncertainties from Ukraine in a follow-up conversation with Mia Spies. The discussion covers various current affairs topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
What is happening with the weather? Mia Spies talks to climate scientist Prof. Francois Engelbrecht who warns that more frequent floods and droughts are coming
Mia Spies hosts a weekly current affairs talk show where she engages in in-depth conversations with experts on various topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community. In this episode, climate scientist Prof. Francois Engelbrecht warns of the increasing frequency of floods and droughts due to climate change. The show is produced in collaboration with the podcast production house Volume, with Roland Perold and Kyran Blaauw as producers.
SA sit op die oorlogdraad: Mia Spies vra prof. Abel Esterhuyse waarom die regering nie standpunt inneem oor die Rusland
The article features an in-depth conversation between Mia Spies and Professor Abel Esterhuyse, focusing on why the South African government has not taken a definitive stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The discussion highlights the complexities and implications of the government's neutral position, touching on various political and current affairs topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community.
How safe is it to fly today? Mia Spies asks aviation expert Wouter Botes
Earlier this month, thousands of passengers from Kulula and British Airways were stranded when Comair's operating license was suspended by the Civil Aviation Authority following a series of safety-related incidents. The suspension was lifted after five days, but Comair was again in the spotlight when a British Airways plane experienced landing gear issues. Many passengers are now hesitant or afraid to fly. Aviation expert Wouter Botes reassures that there is no cause for concern in the skies.
Stricter drinking rules this weekend; Bloodbath in our neighboring country; Drama at the SABC; and Most expensive fuel price yet in SA coming
Stricter drinking rules are causing confusion, a bloodbath has occurred in a neighboring country, there is drama at the SABC, and South Africa is facing its most expensive fuel price yet. The weekly current affairs program 'Nuusmakers' hosted by award-winning journalist Mia Spies covers a variety of topics relevant to the Afrikaans-speaking community, produced in collaboration with the podcast production house Volume.
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