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Amid explosive allegations of political interference and corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined to allow a parliamentary debate but has tasked three key oversight committees with urge 10.07.2025 5:40

    Guest: Xola Nqola, the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice & Constitutional Development

South Africa’s law enforcement leadership has been plunged into disarray amid serious allegations of political interference, corruption, and sabotage within the South African Police Service (SAPS). 10.07.2025 8:01

    Guest: Gareth Newham: Head of Justice & Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) 

The O.R. Tambo District is mourning the tragic deaths of four young initiates during the 2025 Winter Initiation Season — a time that is meant to mark the sacred passage into manhood, but instead has ended in profound loss. 10.07.2025 6:54

    Guest: Councillor Thandekile Sabisa: OR Tambo District Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor

At least three people have died in the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico after flash flooding triggered by heavy rainfall swept through the area, marking yet another deadly flood disaster in the southern U.S. 10.07.2025 5:54

    Guest: Prof Guy Midgley: Climate Change Researcher and Director of the School for Climate Studies, Stellenbosch University

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 10.07.2025 6:52

    10 July 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Somalia- Mogadishu Suicide Bombing Strikes Military College in Mogadishu  A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu this week, causing an unknown number of casualties, Somali authorities said.   Kenya- Nairobi President Ruto Faults 'Unfair' Court Decision Restraining Police Barricades...

Following a deadly surge in gang violence in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town — where five people were killed and 14 others wounded in just a few hours — local community leaders are urgently calling for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to be de 10.07.2025 7:28

    Guest: Michael Jacobs: Lentegeur Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson

In response to the recent allegations made by Provincial Commissioner Mkhwanazi, the Minister of Police, Mr. Senzo Mchunu feels it is important to clarify the following: The Minister says he has never met Mr. Matlala, has never spoken to him, nor has the 09.07.2025 10:24

    Guest: Dr. Mpho Matlala: Senior Lecturer, Department Police   Practice, UNISA and Law Enforcement Expert 

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will today deliver the Department’s annual Budget Vote speech before Parliament to outline the Department’s strategic priorities and resource allocation for the 2025/2026 financial 09.07.2025 7:11

    Guest: Mamoloko Kubayi: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

Across Afghanistan, a collapsing healthcare system, lack of funding, and limited access to care are putting countless young lives at risk. With facilities overwhelmed, families face impossible choices—and delays that can cost lives. 09.07.2025 10:44

    Guest: Dr. Hamayoun Hemat: Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Deputy medical coordinator, Afghanistan.

In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 30% blanket tariff on all South African imports, effective 1 August 2025, unless significant trade concessions are made. 09.07.2025 7:08

    Guest: Professor Raymond Parsons: Business School economist: North West University

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, accused of sexually harassing court secretary Andiswa Mengo, told the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that his conduct was "sensual" rather than sexual, as he sought to explore a romantic relationship. 09.07.2025 4:57

    Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC News Reporter

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) firmly rejects the findings of the final Section 59 Investigation handed over to Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi which showed racial discrimination to black service providers by the medical schemes 09.07.2025 5:53

    Guest: Dr Katlego Mothudi: Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 09.07.2025 5:47

    09 July 2025   1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;USA- Liberia- Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania- Guinea-Bissau Leaders of five African countries head to Washington to meet Trump today Five West African leaders are travelling to Washington this week for a somewhat surprise meeting: US president Donald Trump announced in late June that he would host the heads of state of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon...

This week, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Anthea Ramolobeng, voiced serious concerns over the high number of foreign nationals in the prison system and the overcrowding driven by remand detainees unable to af 09.07.2025 9:16

    Guest: Kgomotso Ramolobeng: Chairperson of the Parliament’s Correctional Services Committee

Despite growing global demand for digital skills, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that Coding and Robotics will not be made compulsory in South African schools in the near future. The department’s updated Annual Performance Plan for 08.07.2025 5:41

Guest: Mary Metcalfe: Professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) 

 At the G20 Women Empowerment Working Group, South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, delivered a powerful call to dismantle entrenched structural barriers that continue to marginalise women. In a bold and evidence-backed address, Chikunga outlined three national priorities: financial inclusion, recognition of the care economy, and a str...

The department of transports total budget in the 2025/26 financial year amounts to R95.706 billion 08.07.2025 10:38

The department of transports total budget in the 2025/26 financial year amounts to R95.706 billion with transfers and subsidies to public entities, departmental agencies and provinces and municipalities made through various grants, accounting for an estimated 88.79 cent of this amount in the 2025/26 financial year, 0.66 per cent towards compensation of employees, 1.23 per cent towards goods and se...

The sentencing of Sibusiso Ncengwa for the brutal 2017 assassination of former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa has been welcomed by many. 08.07.2025 8:19

    Guest: Jongizizwe Dlabathi: SALGA Gauteng Chairperson

There are now reports that the Department of Transport (DoT) plans to extend the validity period of driving licences from five to eight years. 08.07.2025 5:09

    Guest: Wayne Duvenage: CEO of the Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)

After 21 months of brutal conflict between Israel and Hamas, fresh hopes have emerged for a new ceasefire in Gaza. 08.07.2025 4:40

    Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Director at RiskRecon

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge took the stand at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, Johannesburg, where he is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment. 08.07.2025 7:33

    Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin: Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter 

Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda of the City of Johannesburg has issued a public statement—in his personal capacity as an elected official—to raise serious concerns about the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Shedrack Sibiya, alleged misuse of state resources, 08.07.2025 4:58

    Guest: Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda: public representative in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 08.07.2025 6:15

    08 July 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Kenya – Nairobi Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators yesterday during anti-government protests as the authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital, Nairobi, and most businesses closed.   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Liberia – Monrovia This is the first time a Liberian president has offered a state apology since a...

In a dramatic and combative press conference, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made sweeping allegations implicating senior government officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner Lt-Gen Sha 07.07.2025 5:28

    Guest: Lesiba Thobakgale: South African Policing Union (SAPU) Spokesperson 

Operation Dudula has reignited controversy by intensifying protests outside healthcare facilities in Johannesburg, aiming to block undocumented foreign nationals from accessing state medical services. 07.07.2025 9:21

    Guest: Zandile Dabula: President Of Operation Dudula 