The National Briefing

    Guest: Trevor Abrahams: Managing Director, Working on Fire

    13 January 2025 1.       Comoros- Moroni Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties Comoros held a parliamentary election Sunday that some opposition leaders pledged to boycott, accusing President Azali Assoumani and his ruling party of adopting an increasingly authoritarian stance and raising concerns over the integrity...

    Guest: Mervyn Abrahams: Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group.

    Guest: Brigadier Donald Mdhluli: SAPS Mpumalanga Spokesperson

    Guest: Michael Bigraim: labour expert 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down, bringing an end to his nine-year tenure as the leader of the Liberal Party and the country   Guest: Devan Murugan: Journalist at Halton News. (Former SABC journalist

    Guest: Nonceba Mhlauli: ANC National Executive & Working Committee Member 

As the new year begins, many people set weight loss resolutions, eager to shed extra pounds and adopt healthier lifestyles. What constitutes healthy weight loss methods? Guest: Jaunita Khumalo:  Purpose-Led Wellness Entrepreneur

    Guest:  Mzwandile Hadebe: Acting Head of the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, KZN

In a bid to combat South Africa’s persistently high unemployment rate, Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has signed contracts with 12 partner organisations for the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in the Western Cape.   Guest: Viwe Mlenzana: Acting Director General,Department of Employment and Labour  

    Guest:  Sipho Nhlapo: Acting HOD Mobility & Freight, Johannesburg Roads Agency

The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) has raised serious concerns over the rising number of unemployed doctors who have completed their mandatory community service.   Guest: Dr Cedric Sihlangu: Samatu general secretary

    10 January 2025   1.       Mozambique – Maputo Venâncio Mondlane returns to Mozambique Former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, as promised, returned to Maputo on Thursday morning after a two month absence. He arrived from the Qatari capital of Doha on a scheduled flight of Qatar Airways. There as a massive police and milit...

    Guest: Reverend Frank Chikane: ANC veteran 

With the new academic year set to begin in less than a week, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is scrambling to place nearly 3,700 learners, as mounting concerns about the state of education in the province grow   Guest: Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the WCED and Education MEC, David Maynier’s office

The ongoing debate over service delivery in Khayelitsha has sparked tensions between political parties, with the DA and ANC exchanging blame for the poor state of the township. What’s it like living in Khayelitsha?   Guest: Veza Neti - Secretary of Khayelitsha Development Forum

An independent investigation by RethinkTheStink’s Project Blue has uncovered widespread pollution in Table Bay, with many Cape Town beaches, including Blue Flag beaches, showing concerning levels of harmful bacteria, such as E. coli and Enterococci.   Guest: Anthony Turton - Environmental Advisor | Speaker | Author

As the excitement of the holiday season fades and the new school year begins, South African students are returning to their classrooms . While this time of year often brings enthusiasm, it also marks the onset of anxiety for many children, particularly those entering new educational phases or adjusting to unfamiliar environments   Guest: Jenna Bayer, Counselling Psychologist

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has strongly condemned the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) for unilaterally implementing a 13.4% increase in member contributions for 2025. This decision, made without consultation or agreement at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), comes amid growing financial pressure on public servants due...

As the festive season winds down, the South African Transport Department has issued a warning for road users to exercise extreme caution due to ongoing inclement weather conditions. This comes after a tragic crash on the N3 toll road claimed seventeen lives on Tuesday. The weather, which is expected to continue affecting roads until Friday, brings heavy rain, strong winds, and poor visibility, all...

The 2024 matric results will be published as scheduled next week, following a legal victory for the Department of Basic Education (DBE). This comes after the Information Regulator (IR) lost its court bid to block the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results in the media. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed the IR’s application, citing delays and lack of urgency...

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, who has been on special leave for more than a year amid allegations of sexual harassment, has cost taxpayers over R2.3 million in his basic salary alone. The long-running case involving Mbenenge is set to move forward next week with a Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing, following a ruling that a prima facie case of misconduct exists. The case, which bega...

A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the felony hush money case, paving the way for the former president to be sentenced on January 10, 2025. The decision comes after an emergency hearing on Tuesday and marks a setback for Trump's legal team, who argued the case was politically motivated and sought to halt the proceedings. Guest: Brooks Spector: Int...

South African schools are facing a surge in fee exemptions as many institutions increase tuition fees above the inflation rate. The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (Fedsas) estimates that fee-paying schools could grant between R7.4 billion and R10.8 billion in fee exemptions this year. This is due to the financial strain caused by the rising cost of education, with some for...