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In a proactive move to protect vulnerable children and support struggling families, North-West University (NWU) has launched a multidisciplinary Family and Child Forensic Unit to address rising cases of child abuse and trauma linked to parental mental he 15.07.2025 6:35

    Guest: Prof Cornelia Wessels: Forensic Social Worker at the  family and child forensic unit within the Centre of Health and Human Performance's Care2Kids centre, North West University (NWU)

At least 127 mini substations have been vandalised or had equipment stolen from them in the City of Joburg in the last financial year. With one station costing about R800,000 to replace, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the entity had to spend m 15.07.2025 6:32

Guest: Isaac Mangena: City Power Spokesperson

Journalist and Political Commentator, Kenneth Mokgathle has now said that the African Transformation Movement’s (ATM) proposal to rename South Africa the “Republic of Azania” is a misdirected and ideologically driven initiative that lacks cultural, histor 15.07.2025 7:22

    Guest: Kenneth Mokgathle: Journalist & Political Commentator

Pandemonium erupted at the Umkhanyakude District Municipality offices in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Monday when provincial Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi was blocked from entering the premises. 15.07.2025 5:17

    Guest: Thulasizwe Buthelezi: KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC 

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has issued a clear warning that beneficiaries selected for review must respond within three months of notification or risk having their grants suspended. 15.07.2025 4:42

    Guest: Paseka Letsatsi: Spokesperson, The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) 

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 15.07.2025 6:54

15 July 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Nigeria – Katsina- Daura Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown today Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura in the northern state of Katsina, once his body is repatriated from the United Kingdom, the state governor has said.   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Sudan- Egypt-USA Rift over...

Amid global economic uncertainty, the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority says it is still too early to quantify the potential impact of looming U.S. tariffs on South Africa’s economy and financial system. 15.07.2025 10:04

    Guest: Lesetja Kganyago: South African Reserve Bank Governor

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 14.07.2025 7:11

  14 July 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Nigeria - London Nigerian Former President Buhari dies at 82 in London and Messages of Condolences from his Presidential Aide Femi Adesina, President Bola Tinubu and President Matamela Ramaphosa   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Cameroon- Yaoundé Cameroon will hold presidential election on October 12, according to a decree signed by President Pau...

A powerful new tool in the fight against HIV has arrived, but whether South Africa can afford it remains uncertain. The FDA’s recent approval of Lenacapavir, a biannual injectable HIV prevention drug, has sparked hope and debate. 14.07.2025 9:22

    Guest: Sibongile Tshabalala: Chairperson, Treatment Action Campaign & HIV Activist  

A disturbing rise in missing children reports during the first week of school holidays has sparked urgent calls for vigilance from child protection advocates in South Africa. 14.07.2025 4:39

    Guest: Veronique Benji Williams: founder of Faith and Hope Missing Persons 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence with immediate effect and has launched a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to look into allegations of corruption in the Police Service. 14.07.2025 13:04

Guest: Gareth Newham: Head of Justice & Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)   Guest: William Gumede: Founder and Executive Chair of Democracy Works Foundation and Professor at the Wits School of Governance 

In a commanding display of power, pace and tactical ingenuity, the Springboks dismantled Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha to seal a 2-0 series win. 14.07.2025 3:59

  Guest: Michael Abrahamson: Sports Commentator for SABC and Presenter of Top Sport

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has issued a stern warning: even unintentional use of bogus AI citations could lead to disciplinary action, suspension, or being struck off the roll. 14.07.2025 7:16

    Guest: Azhar Aziz-Ismail: Chairperson of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association on behalf of the Law Society of South Africa 

A health crisis has emerged at two initiation schools in Limpopo's Waterberg District, where 21 male initiates from Lesodi and Rantlakane villages required urgent medical attention following botched circumcision procedures. 14.07.2025 7:48

    Guest: Basikopo Makamu: Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs 

Tensions in the Red Sea have escalated sharply after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked and sank the commercial ship Eternity C, killing four crew members and reportedly kidnapping several others. 11.07.2025 4:15

Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

The tribunal, which concluded cross-examination on Thursday, is probing whether Mbenenge’s interactions with Mengo — via WhatsApp and in person — constituted gross misconduct, which could lead to impeachment and loss of all judicial benefits if proven. 11.07.2025 4:21

Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC News Reporter

Recent public tensions—exemplified by General Mkwanazi’s allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu—have reignited a long-standing debate: Who truly holds authority within SAPS, and at what cost to the rule of law and public trust? 11.07.2025 6:07

Guest: Thato Mochitele: Attorney, Notary Public at Xuba & Associates Attorneys Inc.

Former apartheid cop Johan Marais gets 15 years for 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka 11.07.2025 7:57

  Guest: Pitika Ntuli: Poet-Artist and Academic Analyst 

The British American Tobacco has now said that illegal tobacco sales are costing the country R100m a day 11.07.2025 5:39

  Guest: Johnny Moloto: British American Tobacco (BAT) SA area head of corporate and regulatory affairs

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 11.07.2025 10:11

  11 July 2025  1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;African Union - Equatorial Guinea (Malabo)- South Afrika The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council taking place from yesterday and today in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. 2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Mali-...

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights’ Grand Chamber has found that Caster Semenya’s right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in her 2020 appeal against World Athletics' regulations. 11.07.2025 6:19

  Guest: Advocate Tshepo Madlingozi: Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced its intention to propose a constitutional amendment to rename the country as the Republic of Azania 11.07.2025 5:45

  Guest: Vuyolwethu Zungula: Leader, African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, tabled the Department of Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 Budget Vote before the National Assembly on Wednesday, 09 July 2025. 10.07.2025 10:00

    Guest: David Mahlobo: Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation 

Samsung is raising the Bar for Smartphones with the latest Galaxy Z Fold7 Series! 10.07.2025 8:28

Justin Hume (Vice President, Mobile eXperience, @SamsungMobileSA

The South African Human Rights Commission has noted serious allegations of corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The Commission has written to the President calling for the establishment of a Commission of I 10.07.2025 4:56

    Guest: (Rev) Chris Nissen: Chairperson, The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) 