The National Briefing

Yesterday marked Parliament's deadline for submissions to the Constitutional Review process, and the South Africans for Constitutional Reform (SACR) says it is made one of the largest independent civil society submissions in the country. The organisation says its nationwide public participation campaign attracted more than one hundred and thirty-five thousand inputs from South Africans across all...

Built in Mzansi: How Dr Lungile Sithole has been part of the initiative Stem Ment Her, an academic mentorship programme, that provides female Grade 11 learners with one year of expert academic mentorship. Its goal is to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Guest: Dr Lungile Sitole - Senior lecturer in the Department of Int...

Africa in Focus with Boikhutso Mfusi - Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1.    China -Namibia Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, met with the leadership of Guangdong province yesterday, marking the first official meeting of her trip to China. The delegation met Guangdong province party secretary Huang Kunming, who also...

Reality Check with Abongile Xhantini - Ableism: The Invisible Story South Africa Is Still Living. What if the greatest barrier to our future is not difference, but our discomfort with it?  Guest: Abongile Xhantini - Founder of Veritas Inclusion Advisory

The Global Briefing: The Philippines has entered a defining political moment as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial gets underway. After separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump is heading to the NATO summit with renewed efforts to push for a breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine war. Bangladesh's newl...

Built in Mzansi: How JSE has built an accelerator programme that has helped small businesses become investment-ready, embrace new technologies and scale their businesses into engines of inclusive economic growth. Guest: Vuyo Lee - Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange   

The realities and hardships surrounding repatriations in South Africa: the process of repatriation is often far more complex than many realise, involving legal procedures, human rights considerations, diplomatic cooperation and significant logistical challenges Guest: Jo Vearey, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the African Centre for Migration & Society at Wits University Guest: Mal...

About 2,500 migrants were processed and repatriated over the weekend, as hundreds more continue to stream through the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo. There was also chaos at Epping Repatriation Centre in Cape Town where hundreds of migrants are said to have spent nights outside while women and babies slept inside the Home Affairs offices. Guest: Thulani Mavuso - Spokesperson for the Dep...

1. Chery completes takeover of Nissan’s Pretoria plant 2. Moody’s flags downgrade risk for South32 3. Market update  

Today marks exactly a year since KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he revealed explosive information of the involvement of high profile politicians and senior police leadership in corruption. How has this changed the Police department? Guest: Jabu Mabena - Deputy spokesperson for the South African Police Union   

Reality Check with Abongile Xhantini: The Diversity We Still Don't See -  South Africa has become increasingly comfortable discussing race, gender and representation. Guest: Abongile Xhantini - Founder of NPO Holding Albus, Veritas Inclusion Advisory a South African and International Advisory.  

Today marks exactly a year since KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he revealed explosive information of the involvement of high profile politicians and senior police leadership in corruption. What has changed and is corruption being rooted out? Guest: Lebogang Ramafoko - Executive Director of Corruption Watch   

New research from Stellenbosch University and Erasmus University suggests the loss of the Child Support Grant is linked to a decline in adolescents' mental health, raising important questions about social protection and youth wellbeing. Guest: Professor Marisa von Fintel - associate professor in the department of economics at Stellenbosch University   

1.South Afrika - Uganda First batch of 273 Ugandans arrives from South Africa amid unrest A total of 273 Ugandan nationals arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard a special Uganda Airlines charter flight in the early hours of Friday, marking the first phase of the government's voluntary repatriation programme. Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens...

1. OPEC raises oil production but conflict concerns keep oil on edge 2.  EV sales jump as global oil shock reshapes demand 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: China has stepped up tensions in the Taiwan Strait by launching new coast guard patrols east of Taiwan Turkey is calling on regional powers to rally behind the emerging US-Iran agreement. France's political landscape could change dramatically this week as a Paris appeals court prepares to rule on Marine Le Pen's corruption conviction. Guest: Dr. Oscar van Heerden - Senior Rese...

Reality Check with Nomfundo Mogapi: Building a peace-carrying nation - Being a peace carrier begins with self-awareness and inner work. We must learn to recognise our own triggers and listen to pain before it turns into restlessness or reaction.  Guest: Nomfundo Mogapi - Clinical Psychologist and CEO of the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership

The telecommunications industry has reached a significant milestone in efforts to combat SIM-card fraud, identity abuse and criminal misuse of mobile services. The Association of Communications and Technology  has concluded a framework agreement with a focus on enhanced SIM-card registration and verification.  Guest: Nomvuyiso Batyi - CEO of the Association of Communications an...

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of housing activists in the final chapter of an almost decade-long court case against the sale of the former Tafelberg School in Sea Point.  The court found that the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government were constitutionally obligated to provide affordable housing in and near the city centre. Guest: Kyla Jane Hazell - former organizer...

Former President Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India, where he was photographed alongside state capture-accused businessman Ajay Gupta, has reignited debate about the responsibilities and privileges of former heads of state. Should a retired president be required to notify or seek approval before travelling abroad? what are the implications of meeting someone wanted by South African authorities?&nb...

The Forum for South Africa has strongly criticised Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni after she said government is "not worried" about the recent nationwide protests over illegal immigration. FOSA says the Minister's comments are dismissive of the concerns of millions of South Africans and has questioned government's decision to deploy hundreds of millions of rands on security if ther...

1. US labour market loses momentum as jobs growth slows  2. Tesla’s record deliveries fuel turnaround hopes 3. Market update  

1. Algeria – Algiers  Algerians vote for a new parliament with turnout in focus Algerians headed to the polls yesterday to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorate. The vote is taking place amid controversy over the government's disqualification of roughly a third of would-be candidates -- with some saying they...

The Global Briefing: America is preparing to celebrate its 250th Independence Day this weekend with parades, fireworks and nationwide commemorations. Germany's coalition government has finally agreed on a sweeping package of tax, labour and pension reforms. Australia is overhauling the way it manages defence projects after years of budget overruns and costly delays. Guest: Dr Joan Swart - Research...