The National Briefing

Ukraine launched a significant overnight missile and drone attack on Russian regions, damaging at least two factories and prompting the closure of schools in a major southern Russian city. 15.01.2025 6:53 ↓

    Guest: Roland Henwood: Political Scientist And Commentator at the U niversity of P retoria

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has issued a stern warning to Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) over its stance on illegal mining. 15.01.2025 5:15 ↓

    Guest: David van Wyk, lead researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

After receiving their 2024 Grade 12 results, many learners find themselves grappling with uncertainty and disappointment, particularly if they did not pass or secure university admission. 15.01.2025 6:21 ↓

    Guest:  Kobus Maree: Department of Educational Psychology, University of Pretoria   

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has taken significant steps to combat corruption within its ranks by laying criminal charges with the South African Police Services (SAPS) against a senior official dismissed for gross miscon 15.01.2025 5:13 ↓

    Guest: Martin Meyer: MEC Kzn Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

South Africa is grappling with a disturbing rise in femicide, with more than 15 women being killed every day, and many of these murders are committed by partners or people the victims knew and trusted. 15.01.2025 4:44 ↓

    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

Mining expert warns of high risk of Stilfontein rescue mission: Phase 3 of the dangerous operation to rescue illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein resumes on Tuesday. 15.01.2025 5:56 ↓

    Guest: Peter Major:director, Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions and Mining Analyst

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 15.01.2025 6:15 ↓

    15 January 2025 1.       South Afrika - Mozambique- Maputo National holiday decreed for swearing in of new president Daniel Francisco Chapo and Ronald Lamola represents SA in inauguration of Mozambique's president-elect Daniel Chapo The Mozambican government has decreed a national holiday for Wednesday, the day the new president takes office, the ministr...

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced the matric results for 2024, highlighting an impressive improvement in the national pass rate. 15.01.2025 5:15 ↓

    Guest: Siviwe Gwarube: Minister, Department of Basic Education

As Cape Town schools reopen, the city has called on scholar transport operators to ensure their vehicles comply with safety regulations and are roadworthy. 15.01.2025 5:25 ↓

Guest: JP Smith: Safety and security MMC, City of Cape Town

The increasing frequency of mass shootings in South Africa paints a stark picture of a nation grappling with escalating violence. 15.01.2025 4:35 ↓

Guest: Dr Chris de Kock: Crime Analyst 

The property sector in South Africa is navigating significant transformations in 2025, influenced by evolving economic conditions, shifting consumer trends, and technological innovations. 15.01.2025 5:17 ↓

    Guest:  Waldo Marcus,  Director at TPN from MRI Software

Yesterday, the the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, announced the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for the #ClassOf2024. An outstanding pass rate of 87,3%, this is the highest pass rate in the history of our country. 14.01.2025 6:12 ↓

    Guest: Mugwena Maluleke - Secretary General of SADTU

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 14.01.2025 4:56 ↓

    14 January 2025 1.       Mozambique – Maputo Mozambique opened the 10th parliament sitting amidst opposition protests and boycotts in the streets of Maputo and blockade in many provinces. About 250 lawmakers were sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest disputed election results.   2. Sudan- Wad Medani Sudan's military take...

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation in the final week of Biden’s presidency, as efforts intensify towards a potential ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. 14.01.2025 6:58 ↓

    Guest: Anthoni van Nieuwkerk - P rofessor of International and Diplomacy Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs : Unisa

The Competition Commission has now called for an overhaul of fresh produce sector after they released its final report of the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry 14.01.2025 6:04 ↓

    Guest: Sipho Ngwema: Head of Communication, Competition Commission 

Legal expert Advocate Mpumelelo Zikalala said that the chances of king Misuzulu kazwelithini’s wife of stopping his traditional wedding to his new wife were slim. 14.01.2025 6:50 ↓

    Guest: Mpumelelo Zikalala - Attorney At Zikalala Pty ltd

Boitumelo Maenetja, a Headgirl of Holy Rosary got 8 distinctions and an Average of 90.43%. This incredible student is the youngest girl in the grade by at least a year, was selected for the GIBBS Spirit of Youth Leadership programme and plans to study Med 14.01.2025 3:30 ↓

    Guest: Boitumelo Maenetja, a Headgirl of Holy Rosary

In a groundbreaking partnership, the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) has licensed its innovative K-line fire detection technology to a local company, Autonosky, which specialises in drone-based firefighting solutions. 14.01.2025 7:30 ↓

    Guest: Simphiwe Mkwelo: Impact Area Manager : Optronic Sensor Systems, Defence and Security Cluster, CSIR

Kenny Kunene: Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport for the City of Joburg announces settlement agreement between Johannesburg Roads Agency and Step-Up Engineering on Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) Project 14.01.2025 7:02 ↓

    Guest: Kenny Kunene: Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport for the City of Joburg

Yesterday, the the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, announced the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for the #ClassOf2024. An outstanding pass rate of 87,3%, this is the highest pass rate in the history of our country. 14.01.2025 6:53 ↓

    Guest: Prof Mbulu Madiba: Dean of the Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University 

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has raised serious concerns about the condition of police vehicles, which they say are often unroadworthy and in poor condition, putting officers' lives at risk 13.01.2025 4:26 ↓

    Guest: Lesiba Thobakgale: South African  Police Union Spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa, during the ANC's 113th birthday celebrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, identified weaknesses in the party's local branches as a key factor contributing to its declining electoral support 13.01.2025 6:05 ↓

    Guest: Professor Tinyiko Maluleke - Political Analyst and vice-chancellor of Tshwane University of Technology

The ANC's focus on "renewal" has increasingly become a key component of its political narrative, yet this has often appeared disconnected from the daily realities facing South African cities. 13.01.2025 5:50 ↓

    Guest: Tshepo Matseba - MD of Reputation 1st

Identity theft is increasingly becoming a serious issue in South Africa, with victims left in limbo without the necessary documentation to prove their identity. 13.01.2025 8:20 ↓

    Guest: Nazia Karrim: Head of Product Development at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS)

As schools are set to open, Durban physiotherapist Sumeshen Moodley emphasises the importance of proper school bag use, highlighting the risk of spinal issues in children whose bodies are still developing. 13.01.2025 7:46 ↓

    Guest: Sumeshen Moodley: Physiotherapist