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- The National Briefing
As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, attention is also turning to who will succeed António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General.
Lithuania is stepping up preparations for a possible Russian attack, with Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius telling the BBC that the country has developed…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Guest: Sophia Swartz – PA Mayoral Candidate of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Guest: Cllr. Pule Rampai - ACDP Mayoral Candidate of Mangaung…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Guest: Cllr. Lawrence Mathae – Chair of the ANC in MangaungGuest: Werner Pretorius – DA Mayoral Candidate of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality…
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Reality Check with Dr Thebe Ikalafeng: Rooted and Rising: Culture, Identity and Africa's place in the World - Modernity does not require cultural surrender
Guest: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng - Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa; Founder and CEO of Brand Leadership Group; and Principal of the Africa Brand Leadership…
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The US has announced new visa restrictions on certain South Africans, citing concerns over race-based discrimination, incitement of violence and land expropriation without compensation. Washington has not named those who may be affected, while Pretoria says its policies are being misrepresented. The move comes amid the continuing dispute over claims of “white genocide” and differing views within the Afrikaner community itself.
Guest: Prof Piet Croucamp - Political Analyst North-West University
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The ANC in the Eastern Cape is facing a major crisis over its candidate lists ahead of the local government elections. Provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane has described the situation as “catastrophic”, alleging that names on the lists submitted to the IEC differed from those endorsed by ANC structures. The party is now pursuing legal avenues, while questions are being raised about who was responsible for the changes and how the process broke down. So, what went wrong, who must account, and what happens next?
Guest: Yanga Zicina, ANC Eastern Cape spokesperson
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The South African Human Rights Commission says the theft of copper cables and damage to public infrastructure are disrupting access to essential services including water, electricity, healthcare, education and transport, with the poorest and most vulnerable communities often bearing the greatest impact.
Guest: Sandra Makoasha - SAHRC Commissioner
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Last week, COSATU’s national congress adjourned after a credentials dispute left the federation without the quorum needed to proceed. The four-day gathering, which cost around R12 million, ended before leadership elections and key worker issues could be discussed. So, what went wrong, what happens next, and what does this mean for workers?
Guest: Zanele Sabela, COSATU spokesperson
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office and push ahead with his reform agenda after his CDU suffered significant losses in two regional elections.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has described the economic and security fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran as an…
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[The ROSE Foundation ] Used lubricant oil is hazardous waste, and disposing of it incorrectly can have serious environmental consequences.
The ROSE Foundation — which stands for Recycling Oil Saves the Environment — was established by the oil industry in 1994 specifically to help…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Guest: Retief Odendaal - Democratic Alliance Mayoral Candidate of Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityGuest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Guest: Bradley Murray - Patriotic Alliance Mayoral Candidate of Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityGuest: Lance Grootboom - African Christian Democratic Party…
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Reality Check with Dr Thebe Ikalafeng: how the World is craving African and how the continent went from cultural consumer to cultural producer
Guest: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng - Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa; Founder and CEO of Brand Leadership Group; and Principal of the Africa Brand Leadership…
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World leaders are heading to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly General Debate, taking place from 22 to 26 September and again on 28 September 2026. The debate is being held under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.” With conflicts, climate change, artificial intelligence and growing pressure on the multilateral system, this year’s gathering comes at a particularly important time.
Guest: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela…
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The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has condemned the killing of women in Ekurhuleni, where nine bodies have reportedly been discovered in and around Kempton Park. President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed that the investigation receive urgent attention, while government calls for stronger community involvement in the fight against GBVF.
Guest: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga - co-chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)
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The Department of Social Development says that the GBV help line has seen an increase in calls in the first half of September this year. They go on to say that this is an increase of 21% from the calls recorded in August.
Guest: Sandy Godlwana - Spokesperson for the Department of Social Development
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A new law could give South Africa’s public service an opportunity to rebuild trust and restore accountability. The Public Service Commission says the legislation could help address longstanding challenges in the public sector, including ethical conduct, accountability and the performance of government institutions. Can it restore public confidence in government?
Guest: Prof Somadoda Fikeni - Commissioner of the Public Service Commission
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US President Donald Trump is set to meet Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
North Korea has rejected a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency criticising its nuclear weapons programme, declaring that its status as a…
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A new Afrobarometer policy paper raises concerns about faltering demand for democracy across Africa. While 64% of those surveyed say they prefer democracy, only 36% meet Afrobarometer’s definition of a full demand for democracy, while just 38% are satisfied with how democracy is working in their countries.
A new Afrobarometer policy paper raises concerns about faltering demand for democracy across Africa. While 64% of those surveyed say they prefer democracy…
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Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets - ‘New Settler or Old Tenant’?
Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets - ‘New Settler or Old Tenant’? Guest…
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Police in Ekurhuleni are investigating the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Dawn Park, Boksburg, bringing the number of women found dead in the area since July to nine.
Police in Ekurhuleni are investigating the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Dawn Park, Boksburg, bringing the number of women found dead in the area…
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As we mark International Equal Pay Day, the conversation around South Africa’s gender pay gap needs to go beyond the payslip. Research tracking millions of formal-sector workers found that women earn, on average, 12% less than men, with around 45% of that gap associated with women being concentrated in lower-paying companies.
As we mark International Equal Pay Day, the conversation around South Africa’s gender pay gap needs to go beyond the payslip. Research tracking millions…
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The Madlanga Commission is marking one year of hearings. Yesterday, Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale told the Commission that inmates can manipulate officials, influence decisions around inmate placement and work allocations, and in some cases maintain criminal networks beyond prison walls.
The Madlanga Commission is marking one year of hearings. Yesterday, Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale told the Commission…
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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. South Africa- Gauteng Nine…
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Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Japan hikes rates as inflation pressures build The Bank of England stands pat on rates Market update
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The Global Briefing: A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran in February, including an attack on a school in Minab that killed civilians.
The Global Briefing: A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran in…
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In Ekurhuleni, police have confirmed that a ninth woman’s body was found in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on Thursday. Investigators are looking into whether some of the cases may be connected. Against this backdrop, we hear from Amanda Stuart, a survivor of physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse, who says she was also abducted twice during an abusive relationship
In Ekurhuleni, police have confirmed that a ninth woman’s body was found in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on Thursday. Investigators are looking into whether some…
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Global Brief The European Union is opening the door to a potentially unprecedented relationship with Canada, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing that Canada become the bloc’s first associate member.
Global Brief The European Union is opening the door to a potentially unprecedented relationship with Canada, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
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THE BIG STORY: IEC update on the candidates
The Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo has sought to explain that the ballot paper in some areas will have a double column…
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Reality Check
This is The Reality Check — At its core, this segment exists to do something that daily news cycles rarely allow: to pause, to reflect, and to think…
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GBVF and missing persons cases
Reports of missing women and the discovery of unidentified bodies in and around Kempton Park have raised fresh concerns about gender-based violence…
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THE BIG STORY: Ekurhuleni murders
Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has assured the nation that a high-level, multidisciplinary team has the required expertise to investigate a…
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Over 200 refugees resettle in Stella Park
More than 200 refugees who remained behind in Durban after others were moved to Lindela are now sheltering at Stella Park. They say they are concerned about…
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When someone goes missing, what should families do immediately rather than waiting for 24 or 48 hours? What information should families have ready when reporting a missing person to the police?
When someone goes missing, what should families do immediately rather than waiting for 24 or 48 hours? What information should families have ready when…
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The situation involving refugees who had been sheltering on Che Guevara Road in Durban has taken another turn. Some of the refugees have been transported to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng, while more than 200 others have refused to board the buses and have moved to Stella Park.
The situation involving refugees who had been sheltering on Che Guevara Road in Durban has taken another turn. Some of the refugees have been transported to…
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Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
Meta and Nvidia push back against calls to slow AI development Goldman warns oil could surge to $120 Market update
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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa DR Congo- Kinshasa Hundreds of…
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The Global Briefing: Europe is facing fresh security concerns after two incidents involving Russia-linked activity in Denmark and Lithuania
The Global Briefing: Europe is facing fresh security concerns after two incidents involving Russia-linked activity in Denmark and Lithuania Thailand and…
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Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets - Land, Labour and Locations
Guest: Ayabonga Cawe - Chief Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa
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South Africa’s corruption crisis is no longer just a question of how much money is being lost. It is a question of whether the state has the institutions and independence needed to fight corruption effectively.
South Africa’s corruption crisis is no longer just a question of how much money is being lost. It is a question of whether the state has the institutions…
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The Madlanga Commission has resumed after a two-week recess, with fresh testimony raising serious questions about alleged corruption, bribery and interference within the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department. JMPD Superintendent Elmarie de Beer, head of internal affairs investigations, told the commission that serious misconduct cases involving officers can effectively fall through the cracks, with investigators sometimes allegedly instructed to stand down
The Madlanga Commission has resumed after a two-week recess, with fresh testimony raising serious questions about alleged corruption, bribery and interference…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of eThekwini will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of eThekwini will face our Know…
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A Kempton Park resident has now told SAfm that a tenth body has been found in the Kempton Park as killings have intensified fears about the safety of women in the area.
A Kempton Park resident has now told SAfm that a tenth body has been found in the Kempton Park as killings have intensified fears about the safety of women in…
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Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Ekurhuleni will face our Know Your Candidates test.
Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Ekurhuleni will face our Know…
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The family of 38-year-old Elizabeth Tsonstso Moselakgoma has confirmed that the body found in the Kempton Park area on Saturday is that of Elizabeth. She had been missing since 9 September, leaving her family and friends desperately searching for answers.
The family of 38-year-old Elizabeth Tsonstso Moselakgoma has confirmed that the body found in the Kempton Park area on Saturday is that of Elizabeth. She had…
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The South African Revenue Service is widening its tax net, with the taxi industry and e-hailing services now among sectors being targeted to improve tax compliance. The taxi industry is estimated to be worth around R100 billion, raising questions about how much revenue government could potentially recover.
The South African Revenue Service is widening its tax net, with the taxi industry and e-hailing services now among sectors being targeted to improve tax…
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COSATU’s 15th national congress has been thrown into uncertainty, with proceedings stalled over a credentials crisis and a leadership row involving deputy president Mike Shingange. Only five of the federation’s 16 affiliates had submitted their credentials by Monday afternoon, while unions are also demanding clarity on Shingange’s status following his reported suspension from NEHAWU.
COSATU’s 15th national congress has been thrown into uncertainty, with proceedings stalled over a credentials crisis and a leadership row involving…
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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
1. Nigeria- Afrika – USA Dangote Refinery Plans US Listing in Three to Four Years "By doing so, because the company will be very, very large, we…
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Four women’s bodies have been found in the Kempton Park area over the past two months. Civil society is asking a difficult question: Why does it take multiple deaths before prevention becomes a priority? Women For Change says these cases expose a deeper institutional failure. They argue that women are too often told to protect themselves, instead of seeing stronger, proactive policing and prevention. What must change to prevent another woman from becoming the next victim?
Four women’s bodies have been found in the Kempton Park area over the past two months. Civil society is asking a difficult question: Why does it take…
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Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
1. Weak consumer spending and investment deepen China’s slowdown 2. Eli Lilly gains ground in oral weight loss drug market 3. Market update
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The Global Briefing: Canada is looking to Europe as it seeks to diversify its strategic and economic relationships.
The Global Briefing: Canada is looking to Europe as it seeks to diversify its strategic and economic relationships. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned that…
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Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets - The Loyal Levies: War, Land and the Vote
Guest: Ayabonga Cawe - Chief Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa
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Businessman Sandile Zungu says he will continue contributing to South African football through his Betway Premiership club, AmaZulu. He was speaking to SABC News after losing in the SAFA Presidential vote to Danny Jordaan at the SAFA Elective Congress in Midrand.
Businessman Sandile Zungu says he will continue contributing to South African football through his Betway Premiership club, AmaZulu. He was speaking to SABC…
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The ANC is facing another internal battle ahead of the November 4 local government elections, with NEC member Andile Lungisa taking his own party and Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula to court over his removal from the ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate list.
The ANC is facing another internal battle ahead of the November 4 local government elections, with NEC member Andile Lungisa taking his own party and…
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The search for a missing Gauteng woman has now become part of a wider investigation into the discovery of the bodies of four women in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, in the past two months.
The search for a missing Gauteng woman has now become part of a wider investigation into the discovery of the bodies of four women in Kempton Park, east of…
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Briefing Focus: South Africa could be leaving billions of rands and thousands of jobs on the table through the way government buys Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather products (CTFL).
Briefing Focus: South Africa could be leaving billions of rands and thousands of jobs on the table through the way government buys Clothing, Textiles, Footwear…
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The family of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is appealing to the public to stop spreading unverified information about her whereabouts, as she was last seen leaving her residence on the 9th of September in the Roseville area.
The family of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is appealing to the public to stop spreading unverified information about her whereabouts, as she was…
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Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets. Whose land? How did we get here?
Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets. Whose land? How did we get here? Guest: Ayabonga…
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BRICS leaders have wrapped up their summit in New Delhi with a set of resolutions. From removing trade barriers and creating new cross-border partnerships to expanding opportunities for startups, the focus is now shifting from political commitments to measurable deals.
BRICS leaders have wrapped up their summit in New Delhi with a set of resolutions. From removing trade barriers and creating new cross-border partnerships to…