The National Briefing

Cost of living in SA: with the fuel prices always going up, how much further pressure will it place on food prices? Guest: Marc Wegerif, Associate Professor of Development Studies at the University of Pretoria and Principal Investigator with the DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security  Guest: Thapelo Mohape, General Secretary of Abahlali baseMjondolo  Guest: Gavin Kelly, CEO of th...

Guest: Melithemba Mnguni - Spokesperson of the E-Hailing Partners Council  E-hailing drivers are increasingly working in fear, with almost every week bringing another disturbing video of a driver being robbed, assaulted or hijacked by people posing as passengers. 

Built in Mzansi: How the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the national space agency and connecting our society to the galaxies. In honour of this milestone, they have introduced rural space hubs to encourage more young people to consider space exploration and called new funding calls for Earth observation remote sensing solutions. Guest: Prof....

Reality Check with Dr Wally Serote: The Continental Shift – From the OAU to the AU    Daily focus: How Africa’s political transformation shaped a new vision for the continent.  Key questions: Why did Africa transition from the OAU to the African Union? How did this continental transition change the configuration and work of SACAR?  Guest: Dr. Wally Serote - Writer a...

Fuel prices are set for another sharp increase from tomorrow, with petrol going up by R1.34 a litre, while diesel will rise by between R2.94 and R3.15 a litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says higher international oil and petroleum product prices, despite a stronger rand, are behind the increases Guest: Robert Maake - Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism from the Department...

Guest: Omelele Mmbo , Business Development Head at FNB   

South Africans are set for another hit to their pockets as fuel prices increase from today, what does the latest fuel shock mean for South Africans already struggling with the cost of living? Guest: Marc Wegerif, Associate Professor of Development Studies at the University of Pretoria and Principal Investigator with the DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security  Guest: Thapelo Mohape, Ge...

1. Zambia - Lusaka Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges. During his inauguration speech, Hichilema did not comment on his opponent's detention but said that the "pursuit of poli...

US manufacturing activity loses momentum in August 2. Eurozone inflation hits a near 3-year high, raising ECB rate hike expectations 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: In the United States, a Las Vegas jury has found Duane Keith Davis guilty of the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, bringing an end to one of the world's most infamous unsolved cases nearly 30 years later. In Ukraine, at least 12 people have been killed after a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas. In Nepal and China, the d...

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee has decided to reconsider its recommendation of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as its evidence leader, following objections from President Cyril Ramaphosa over two alleged conflicts of interest. While Parliament’s legal advisers say the original appointment was valid, the committee says it will review the decision in the interests of pro...

Shoprite looks beyond supermarkets for its next growth phase New vehicle sales boom continues to go strong Market update

The alleged mastermind in the murder case of the slain boxing superstar, Zolani Tete has blamed the boxer for being a paraplegic. He claims that Tete had previously pointed a firearm at him after discovering that he was in a romantic relationship with his estranged wife. The two suspects who appeared in the Mdantsane Magistrate's court yesterday (Tuesday) intend to plead not guilty. Guest: Hl...

US makes the case for growth at G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting 2. Shein makes its stock market debut 3. Market update

Municipal Watch: The Mbombela Local Municipality is said to have imposed hefty levies on residents with private boreholes. The Freedom Front Plus says that areas such as Hazyview, White River, Barberton and various rural communities have been plagued by unreliable or a complete lack of municipal water supply for years. Those in the White River area say that residents’ accounts are escalating...

Eskom is reporting a second consecutive year of profitability, with group profit after tax rising to R30.3 billion, while improved generation performance has reduced reliance on costly diesel. But challenges remain, including declining electricity sales, rising municipal debt and a qualified audit opinion.    Guest: Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and Managing Director at EE Business...

The Madlanga Commission says Major-General Feroz Khan remains under subpoena to appear before the inquiry today, despite concerns around his health. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels has also confirmed that criminal charges were laid last week against North West businessman Suliman Carrim.    Guest: Jeremy Michaels – Madlanga Commi...

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki seeking to have retired Justice Sisi Khampepe recused as chairperson of the TRC Cases Inquiry. The former presidents had argued that her previous roles as a TRC Commissioner and Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions raised concerns about possible bias. The court’s decision means th...

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1 September 2026 September is Heritage Month, where South Africa recognises and celebrates the rich culture and traditions of our nation.  Heritage Month is being commemorated this year under the theme “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era”....

Guest: Dr. Wally Serote - Writer and Poet     

The Global Briefing: Turkish commandos have retaken the Lutuf after it was seized by Somali pirates In Nepal, more than 900 people have died and over 4,200 remain missing following catastrophic flooding. The UAE says it intercepted a drone approaching from Iran, while denying reports that its Al Menhad airbase was attacked. Guest: Timothy Walker, an international relations specialist. 

Reality Check with Dr. Wally Serote: The abandonment of the African Renaissance and why we are taking steps back. Defining the significance of the African Renaissance in southern Africa and how it has helped us achieve collectively.  Guest: Dr. Wally Serote - Writer and Poet

National Water Action Plan, can this new plan deliver a real turnaround, or will South Africans continue spending billions on a system while many communities still struggle with dry taps and unsafe water?  Guest: Dr Ferrial Adam - Executive Director of WaterCAN    Guest: Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation    

Built in Mzansi: How Icebolethu Foundation has adopted one of the pediatric wards at the Baragwanath Hospital, and they will be doing renovations, installing state-of-the-art facilities to make it more child-friendly and to accommodate mothers and guardians during the recovery process. Guest: Ayanda Mcoyi - Manager at the Icebolethu Foundation

1. Angola – African Union   African security dominates AU summit in Angola  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, yesterday called for urgent reform of Africa’s peace & security architecture. He was speaking at the 21st Extraordinary African Union (AU) Summit on conflict prevention & resolution in Luanda, Angola, observing that from Su...