The National Briefing

Thousands of Johannesburg commuters face another day of uncertainty as Metrobus services remain disrupted due to ongoing industrial action. The Democratic Alliance has accused Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene of failing to address these challenges, arguing that years of poor planning and underinvestment have left commuters and workers paying the price. Guest: Cllr Sean Kreusch – DA Jo...

Yesterday, Hawks Warrant Officer Karl Sander broke down at the Madlanga Commission after being told that a disputed polygraph test linked to him had been declared invalid. How credible are polygraph tests and can they be manipulated? Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Specialist Investigator Into Serious Violent, Economic, And Cyber Crimes 

AfriForum has gained access to previously concealed Eskom contracts following a landmark court ruling that forces the power utility to open its books on key coal, diesel and electricity supply agreements. Guest: Morne Mostert - Head of Local Government at AfriForum

US targets 60 countries with additional tariffs over forced labour claims 2. Google parent company, Alphabet raises $80bn to fuel AI expansion 3. Market update

1.Ethiopia – Addis Ababa  The Ethiopians have decided, and the election results are trickling in, and the AU Election Observer Mission will host the press briefing today. The AUEOM is led by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya. The Mission comprises 73 Short-Term Observers (STOs), 61% of whom are women, drawn from 37 African countries, including ambassado...

The Global Briefing: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held high-level talks with Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. Trade tensions are heating up again after the Trump administration proposed a new 25% tariff on a range of Brazilian imports, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. Denmark has finally formed a new government. Mette Frederiksen has...

Guest: Siyabonga Khumalo - Graduate at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal  .  

The Municipal Watch: Veteran politician Khusta Jack has spoken out about why he left the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral committee. He says that governance in that municipality has deteriorated significantly under the current mayor's leadership and that residents are being cheated. Guest: Zukile Madikane - Spokesperson for the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition   Guest: Mkhuseli Jack ...

The Reality Check: how AI, energy transitions, strategic minerals and logistics are repositioning South Africa and Africa within a rapidly restructuring global economy — and asks who captures the value of this new geopolitical importance. Guest: Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko, Political Economist and Senior Researcher Fellow at Trade Collective.  

New vehicle sales hit a 13 year high in May Motorists brace for another petrol price hike Market update

Bafana Bafana's long-awaited journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally back on track after a dramatic visa saga threatened to derail the team's preparations. Deputy sports minister says heads must roll over this debacle Guest: Peace Mabe - the Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture   

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson. What does this decision signal about the stability of the GNU? What political trade-offs were made to secure this outcome? Guest: Dr Levy Ndou - Political Analyst   

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson. He secured 19 votes, which defeated United African Transformation (UAT) leader Dr Bantu Mahlatse, who secured 12 votes.  Guest: Dr Bantu Mahlatse - Leader of the United African Transformation    

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is seeking clarity from Rise Mzansi over a R30 million donation that originated as a loan before being converted into a donation. What concerns or questions does the conversion of a loan into a donation raise under the Political Party Funding Act? Guest: Matsobane Nkoko - IEC Political Funding Manager  

Why do we always see so many service delivery protests in Winter?  Guest: Seth Mazibuko, founder of the Seth Mazibuko Foundation and one of the leaders of the historic June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising.     

1.Guinea- Conakry  Counting is underway in Guinea after weekend’s legislative and municipal elections. The vote marks a new step towards the return of democratic rule after the 2021 coup that brought President Mamadi Doumbouya to power. Seven million voters were eligible to elect 147 members of parliament. But turnout was reportedly low in the capital Conakry and the central city of Lab...

US factory activity improves in May 2. Anthropic confidentially files for US initial public offering (IPO) 3. Market update

The Global Briefing: Tensions are rising between Mexico and the United States after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Washington of interfering in Mexico's domestic politics and judicial affairs. Authorities in France and the United Kingdom have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker. Indian authorities are preparing for protests led by the rapidly growing CJP movement, which has gained trac...

Built in Mzansi: How Navi Bot, a robotic solution that assists visually impaired individuals with real-time navigation.  Guest: Lefa Monyebudi - Grade 11 learner from Radira Secondary School and inventor of NaviBot 

Built in Mzansi: How Afrika Tikkun Bambanani has built partnerships with practitioners, teachers, caregivers, schools, and communities to enhance early childhood development and improve educational outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds. Guest: Pascale Bakos - Head of Communications at Afrika Tikkun Bambanani

Political money is back in the spotlight as the Electoral Commission releases the latest party funding declarations, revealing nearly R100 million in donations ahead of next year's local government elections. Do South Africans know enough about who's funding political parties? Are the rules strong enough to ensure transparency?   Guest: Michael Atkins - Independent El...

This past weekend saw leaders from different political parties gather for the South African Communist Party (SACP ) -sponsored Conference of the Left. They have called for unity of purpose to change the living conditions of the poor and the working class. Guest: Mbulelo Mandlana - Spokesperson for the SACP 

The Briefing Debate: A growing debate is unfolding around the role and relevance of the South African Human Rights Commission after a petition reportedly attracting around 30,000 signatures called for the Chapter 9 institution to be disbanded. Guest: Lwazi Gwijane - activist and entrepreneur, who started the petition calling for the SAHRC to be disbanded   Guest:  Karam Singh -...

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes today following the submission of its Second Interim Report to President Ramaphosa. As the inquiry enters its next phase, attention will focus on testimony linked to the Port Shepstone drug bust, while several key witnesses including Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officials, are expected to return to the witness stand. Guest: Jeremy B....

A caller has now accused the Minister of Tourism of not taking tourism safety seriously enough after the death of tourists in recent weeks and has written to the Department on the matter without response Guest: Aldrin Sampear - Spokesperson of the Department of Tourism