The National Briefing

EFF leader Julius Malema has joined growing calls for the resignation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and National Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse 29.04.2025 6:18 ↓

    Guest: Duma Gqubule: Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has now revealed that voter apathy among the 18–34 age group is growing 29.04.2025 3:51 ↓

Guest: Sy Mamabolo: CEO, The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has announced a R350,000 reward for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the mysterious disappearance of three police constables who went missing last Wednesday en route to Limpopo for deploymen 29.04.2025 4:08 ↓

Guest: Chad Thomas: Crime expert and director of IRS Investigations

Experts and political analysts are warning of a potential national meltdown in Zimbabwe, driven by deepening economic decay, political repression, and institutional breakdown. 29.04.2025 7:58 ↓

    Guest: Sandile Swana: Political Analyst

Firefighters from the City of Cape Town continue their efforts to contain the wildfire that began in Tokai on Friday. As of Monday morning, fire crews remain on-site, working tirelessly to manage flare-ups and protect nearby communities. 29.04.2025 7:41 ↓

Guest: Trevor Abrahams: Managing Director of Working on Fire - Kishugu Joint Venture.

Firefighters in Cape Town are once again battling flare-ups on Table Mountain after a wildfire that initially broke out on Friday reignited this morning, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. 28.04.2025 5:39 ↓

  Guest:  Megan Taplin: Park Manager for Table Mountain National Park

As the world observes Vaccination Week from 24 to 30 April, new research led by Cochrane South Africa — part of the South African Medical Research Council — sheds light on the complex factors shaping parents’ and adolescents’ decisions around routine immu 28.04.2025 10:58 ↓

    Guest: Thobile Malinga - Scientist Clinical Trial Registries: South African Medical Research Council

At a highly symbolic moment and place — the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican — U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held their first in-person meeting since a tense February encounter. 28.04.2025 10:39 ↓

    Guest: Anthoni van Nieuwkerk is a professor of International and Diplomacy Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs

Residents of Khutsong, township on the West Rand face sinkholes, housing and health crisis  28.04.2025 7:29 ↓

  Guest: Councillor Moiketsi Ntilane also known as (Cllr Keke): Merafong Agents of change PR Councillor at Merafong City Local Municipality

The Vaal Dam has surged to an alarming 120.69% capacity following days of heavy rainfall, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to open all 10 sluice gates in a bid to manage rising water levels. 28.04.2025 9:47 ↓

    Guest: Wisani Mavasa: Department of Water and Sanitation Spokesperson

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 28.04.2025 9:55 ↓

28 April 2025 Afrika Freedom Month Test: Name two Afrikan countries that celebrated Freedom or Independence Day yesterday with South Africa?    1.    USA- DR CONGO-RWANDA Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo, br...

Gauteng's non-profit sector is facing a deepening crisis as delays, budget cuts, and administrative chaos at the Department of Social Development leave critical service providers in financial limbo. 28.04.2025 5:35 ↓

    Guest: Lisa Vetten: research associate of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and a research consultant in the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Humanities.

Can we truly keep celebrating Freedom Day while things fall apart? 28.04.2025 10:40 ↓

    Guest: Bhekisisa Mncube: Author and Columnist

In a world where children face immense challenges—be it illness, adversity, or circumstances beyond their control—Reach For A Dream exists to give them something profoundly powerful: hope, joy, and the freedom to dream. 25.04.2025 4:18 ↓

    Guest: Julia Sotirianakos: CEO of Reach for a Dream

As South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs above 32%, companies are facing a surge in job market fraud, including fake qualifications, identity theft, and financial misrepresentation. 25.04.2025 4:24 ↓

Guest: Jennifer Barkhuizen: Head of Marketing at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE)

For the second year in a row, South Africa has been named the most dangerous country for drivers, according to Zutobi’s global report, The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Roads. 25.04.2025 4:42 ↓

Guest: Tarina Vlok: Managing Director at Old Mutual Insure , Elite Risk

Allegations of sexual misconduct involving a teacher at Pitlochry Primary School in Westville have sparked public outrage, with parents and community members demanding swift action. 25.04.2025 7:12 ↓

    Guest: Vee Gani: KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association chairperson

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 25.04.2025 6:49 ↓

    25 April 2025   1.    Tanzania – South Afrika and Malawi Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa and Malawi THE government has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of all agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi, following the two countries' failure to lift trade restrictions on Tanzanian farm products.   2.  ...

There are now reports that at least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir. 25.04.2025 5:57 ↓

    Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

Over 85 cattle were found dead in a single camp near Hope Fountain from suspected armyworm consumption, outside Makhanda Eastern Cape and this has raised serious concerns about both livestock safety and public health 25.04.2025 4:25 ↓

    Guest: Dr Lennox Mtshagi: National President Black Farmers Association of SA

Yesterday, South Africans experienced stage 2 loadshedding due to the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance placing strain on the system 25.04.2025 4:35 ↓

    Guest: Chris Yelland: Energy Expert

Is there a need for a deeper reconsideration of Section 7(4) of the VAT Act—particularly in light of the significant powers it confers upon the Minister of Finance? 25.04.2025 9:29 ↓

    Guest: Dr Lumkile Mondi: Political Economist and Senior Lecturer of Economics and Business Science, Wits University

Amid growing concerns about industrial pollution, the City of uMhlathuze (CoU) has taken a firm stance on air quality in Richards Bay—laying criminal charges against persistent polluters and pushing ahead with new environmental by-laws. 24.04.2025 7:32 ↓

  Guest: Desmond D’Sa( Desa): South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) Coordinator,

The National Treasury has now reversed the VAT rate increase  24.04.2025 9:52 ↓

    Guest: Zwelinzima Vavi - General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions – SAFTU

A major diplomatic meeting in London aimed at advancing peace efforts in Russia’s war against Ukraine has been significantly downgraded following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision not to attend. 24.04.2025 5:52 ↓

    Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Director at RiskRecon