The National Briefing

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 pr...

1. Weak consumer spending and investment deepen China’s slowdown 2. Eli Lilly gains ground in oral weight loss drug market 3. Market update  

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 a Chinese lead in AI could pose a serious threat to the US and called for restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI chips. The war in Ukraine is edging closer to NATO territory. A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Polan...

Guest: Ayabonga Cawe - Chief Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa 

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. Zungu says that although there were issues with the disqualification of some regions which seemed to pave the way for Jordaan's re-elect...

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. What does Lungisa taking the ANC and Mbalula to court say about the party’s internal state? Could this legal battle deepe...

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. Thirty-eight-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing a few days ago after leaving her home in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. An unidentified woman’s body was discovered in the Yo...

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). Where is the disconnect between policy and procurement? What is preventing government from using its buying power to support local factories? Guest: Irshaad Kathrada - CEO of the Localisation Support Fund ...

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. They say that the family went to the Kempton Park SAPS, where they filed a missing persons report. Guest: Dawn Gouden - Family spokesperson and also sp...

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 Cawe - Chief Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa     

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. For South Africa, the challenge is also to close a significant trade deficit with India and to get more value from one of it...

1. Morocco- Rabat Moroccan lawyers extend strike over professional law Moroccan lawyers are continuing a nationwide strike, launched nearly three months ago to protest changes to their practise which they say undermine their independence. The reforms, championed by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, and passed by parliament in May, affect the training of lawyers, financial management and governan...

Fed rate hike odds surge following hot inflation data OpenAI parks IPO as concerns over AI risks grow Market update  

Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase for 2027/28 is facing growing public opposition, with a petition by the Better Governance Initiative now attracting more than 5,700 signatures. The petition is calling on Nersa to reject the increase, arguing that electricity costs have already risen sharply while households and small businesses continue to face financial pressure Guest: Sab...

 The Global Briefing: The latest escalation in the Middle East is putting fresh pressure on global energy supplies. A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 lost contact in the Java Sea amid severe weather. Brazil's presidential race has been hit by a major political development. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigat...

Reality Check with Lindi Dlamini: The role of women in education leadership - From Potential to Responsible Leadership  Guest: Lindi Dlamini - non-executive director of African Bank Group and executive director of Rodean Girls School  

Transnet swings to profitability after four years of losses 2. SA factory output recovers but mining slump deepens 3. Market update  

First, it was Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero facing a heated confrontation with residents. Now, the Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is under fire after a video showed her appearing to swear at a disabled resident during a community meeting in the Kouga Municipality, Eastern Cape. These incidents raise a bigger question: what is happening between politicians and the communities they ar...

So, how did we get here? Is this years of perceived betrayal by politicians coming to the surface? Are politicians themselves operating under unprecedented pressure, particularly ahead of elections? And where does the anger come from on both sides?  Guest: Professor Saths Cooper, Past President of the Psychological Society of South Africa and the Pan-African Psychology Union  

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union in the North West has welcomed the rearrest of the inmate who escaped from the Rooigrond Correctional Centre. POPCRU says while the rearrest is important for public safety, the incident highlights ongoing concerns around ageing infrastructure, security vulnerabilities and understaffing at correctional facilities. Guest: Johannes Dire, Provincial Secretary...

Spring has arrived, and Gauteng Tourism is looking to turn the new season into a boost for the province’s visitor economy. With Tourism and Heritage Month underway, the focus is on connecting tourism, culture, heritage, mobility, events and township experiences — and encouraging visitors to explore, stay longer and spend across the province. So, what does Gauteng have to offer this spr...

BRICS heads to New Delhi this weekend for its 18th summit, but the group meets at a difficult geopolitical moment — with the Iran conflict, the war in Ukraine and tensions between major powers testing its unity. With an expanded membership and India and China seeking a reset, can BRICS turn its growing economic weight into greater influence over global trade and politics?   Guest: Prof...

The Global Briefing: Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attacks continue to shape American lives. For many New Yorkers, the health consequences are still unfolding North Korea appears to be expanding its ability to produce the material needed for nuclear weapons. Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in what could be the election that reshapes the country’s political landscape Guest: Dr Joan Sw...

The Garden Route is a national treasure, but alien invasive plants are threatening its biodiversity, water security and increasing the risk of devastating wildfires. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched joint operations in the Garden Route Biosphere Reserve to eradicate invasive alien species. In previous operations, 67 properties were found non-compliant. Guest:...

1. Algeria- Algiers  diversifying beyond oil and gas After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining. Early signs of progress are emerging. In 2024, non-hydrocarbon activity grew by 4.8%, with growth reaching 5.4% in the first half of 2025. The government is focusing on sectors including a...