The National Briefing

Public Service and Administration Minister, Mzamo Buthelezi, has ignited a debate on the issue of corruption in South Africa, suggesting that tackling it is not solely the government’s responsibility. 10.03.2025 5:13 ↓

    Guest: Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Public Service and Administration Minister

Hilton College, South Africa’s most expensive private school, is once again facing a land claim over the property it occupies in KwaZulu-Natal. 10.03.2025 8:00 ↓

    Guest: Khaya Sithole: Independent analyst

Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa is continuing to engage with the United States (US) in efforts to work towards a common purpose on energy security. 10.03.2025 9:13 ↓

    Guest: Ruse Moleshe: Energy and Development finance specialist

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group to revitalise and rejuvenate Johannesburg and return it to its glory days. 10.03.2025 4:52 ↓

    Guest: Neeshan Bolton: Convener of the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance of civic organisations

Recent clashes in Syria have led to one of the deadliest two-day periods in the country’s decade-long conflict, with over 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, killed in the fighting. 10.03.2025 6:48 ↓

    Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Public Service and Administration Minister, Mzamo Buthelezi, has ignited a debate on the issue of corruption in South Africa, suggesting that tackling it is not solely the government’s responsibility. 10.03.2025 4:57 ↓

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

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is considering the introduction of online voting as part of an ongoing effort to modernize South Africa’s electoral system. 10.03.2025 8:18 ↓

    Guest: Mosotho Moepya: Chairperson, The Electoral Commission (IEC)

The MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku this week conducted the #NomakanjaniManjeNamhlanje campaign, alongside the Xolani Khumalo Foundation to eradicate lawlessness in the Inner City. 07.03.2025 8:44 ↓

    Guest: Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku: MMC for Public Safety, City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg’s proposed bylaw requiring the registration of all private CCTV cameras has sparked a heated debate. Andre Aiton, CEO of Beagle Watch Armed Response, warns the bylaw could undermine crime prevention efforts by restricting access t 07.03.2025 6:35 ↓

    Guest: Andre Aiton: Managing Director of Beagle Watch

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has concluded a week-long working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States during this period of heightened tensions. 07.03.2025 12:58 ↓

    Guest: Ronald Lamola: Minister of International Relations & co-operation

European leaders met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss potential paths forward in the ongoing war in Ukraine. 07.03.2025 7:37 ↓

    Guest: Musa Mdunge: Political analyst based at the University Of Dundee

why are we having a rainy summer, leading to flooding in some parts of the country? 07.03.2025 4:49 ↓

    Guest: Prof Jasper Knight: Professor for Geography And Environmental Science, Wits University

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has concluded a week-long working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States during this period of heightened tensions. 07.03.2025 7:01 ↓

    Guest: Emma Louise Powell: DA National Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Member Of Parliament

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA 07.03.2025 7:15 ↓

7 March 2025   South Sudan – Juba South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as tensions rise South Sudanese authorities have arrested several key allies of First Vice President Riek Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop Lam, amid rising political tensions. Soldiers have also surrounded Machar’s residence in the capital, Juba. Th...

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is conducting internal investigations into cases of officers suspected of soliciting bribes from the public with the money transferred via e-wallet or CashSend to “ghost” cellphone numbers. 06.03.2025 4:47 ↓

    Guest: Patrick Jaca - newly appointed JMPD Chief

The newly appointed provincial task team in Gauteng has now said that it wants to rebuild branches after the party lost its majority in the 2024 general elections. 06.03.2025 9:54 ↓

    Guest: Amos Masondo – ANC Gauteng Provincial Convener

The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) have sent a message to the Zimbabwean government asking for help in expediting an urgent programme of voluntary return in light of the increasingly intolerable conditions for many living in SA. 06.03.2025 8:23 ↓

Guest: Adv Simba Chitando – who represents the ZEP Permits Holders Association

Africa Update Report with Adv Sipho Mantula an independent African Researcher 06.03.2025 6:16 ↓

      06 March 2025   Mozambique- Maputo  Mozambican police shoot at Mondlane’s caravan and injure a member of the entourage A member of former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane’s caravan was injured after police fired shots to disperse a crowd following a march in Maputo led by the Mozambican politician. The incident occurred at around 1 pm (two h...

the ANC KwaZulu-Natal Task Team, has issued a warning to government officials who fail to do their duties or tasks that they will be replaced. 06.03.2025 7:39 ↓

    Guest: Jeff Radebe, Convener of the ANC KwaZulu-Natal Task Team

South Africa is facing an escalating public transport crisis, as alarming revelations from the viral TikTok challenge #BrokenTaxiChronicles highlight the dire state of unroadworthy taxis. 06.03.2025 5:15 ↓

Guest: Eleanor Mavimbela - Automobile Association Spokesperson

China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs. 06.03.2025 6:42 ↓

    Guest: Professor Martin Jacques - Author of the global best seller ‘When China Rules the World’ and visiting professor at the Institute of Modern International Relations, Tsinghua University

The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy has instructed her department to lodge a high court application for a declaratory order regarding the Driving License Card Machines tender found to have been irregular by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA 06.03.2025 9:37 ↓

    Guest: Barbara Creecy – Minister of Transport

The National Health Department will this week consult with NGOs affected by the termination of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) grant funding on how to mitigate the impact and find a long lasting solution.  05.03.2025 7:20 ↓

Guest: Ramphalane Morewane: Deputy Director General for Health Programmes at the Department of Health     

Yesterday, the North Gauteng High Court heared the first leg of the Board of Healthcare Funder’s (BHF's) legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.  05.03.2025 6:02 ↓

    Guest: Dr Katlego Mothudi – Managing Director: Board Of Healthcare Funders Southern Africa   

Experts are now warning that the growing number of mob attacks reflects a dangerous breakdown in trust between law enforcement and communities  05.03.2025 5:50 ↓

    Guest: Trevor Ngwane - Director, Centre for Sociological Research and Practice, University of Johannesburg