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Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Nvidia earnings top analysts expectations  Musk confirms IPO plans Markets

A new report by Freedom Under Law warns that the Constitutional Court is overwhelmed and proposes major reforms, including stricter appeal rules, changes to court processes and even the possible merger of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal. Guest: Chris Oxtoby, Research Consultant at Freedom Under Law  

Built in Mzansi: How Prof. Vukosi Marivate leads the Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) research working group as it bridges the gap between cutting-edge data science research and real-world societal challenges, with a special focus on African language technologies. Just yesterday, he received the National Order of Mapungubwe in Silver on this work data science and artificial intelligence Gues...

Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU Spokesperson   Guest: Leon Louw: Founder and past President Free market Foundation, CEO, Freedom Foundation & Izwe Lami      

Elon Musk’s SpaceX fast tracks nasdaq debut Bond markets take focus as yields surge on inflation fears and energy shock Market update

A large group of foreign nationals gathered outside the Durban Central Police Station seeking shelter after alleging they had received threats from some community members in areas where they live. The African Refugee and Migrant Aid is calling on the government to intervene in the matter.   Guest: Malipo Lukandamiza Mbalanga - Human Rights’ Activist and Director of the African Refugee a...

Yesterday, the family of slain Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa, led a march to the Union Building to call for justice. The case has been marred by delays including trials within a trial and the replacement of the presiding judges. But there's no sign that this case will be concluded anytime soon. Guest: Hubert Maphumulo - Spokesperson for the Justice for Senzo Meyiwa   

1. Uganda – Kampala Uganda Bans Handshakes As Ebola Response Measures Tighten The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary ban on handshakes and other forms of physical greeting following the confirmation of two Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo that crossed into Uganda. According to Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine, the measure is intended to reduce physical contact...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX fast tracks nasdaq debut Bond markets take focus as yields surge on inflation fears and energy shock Market update  

The Global Briefing: In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has surged ahead in the latest presidential polls, widening the gap against the Bolsonaro camp Sweden is strengthening security in the Baltic Sea, as officials signed a multi-billion dollar defence deal with France to acquire advanced naval frigates, amid growing regional tensions. in the United States of America, investiga...

The Reality Check with Dr Zeph Nhleko: The low investment and low economic growth challenge in South Africa. Guest: Dr Zeph Nhleko - Chief Economist, the Development Bank of Southern Africa 

Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa Executive Director  Nomzamo Zondo has accused the City of Johannesburg of demolishing structures in the CBDwithout following proper legal processes.  Guest: Nomzamo Zondo - Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa Executive Director  

Yesterday, the Police opened fire with rubber bullets on foreign nationals marching in central Durban. The group is calling on authorities to intervene and protect them after they sought refuge at a police station. Guest: Colonel Robert Netshiunda - KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson     

Famous Brands results point to resilient but financially strained local consumer 2. WeBuyCars feels the pressure as Asian cars squeeze markets in the used car market  3. Market update

Solidarity celebrates the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Certificate of Need and considers it a huge victory for healthcare practitioners and the broader public. The group argues the ruling effectively weakens a central pillar of the NHI framework and raises serious questions about whether the current model can survive in its intended form. Guest: Peirru Marx - Network Coordinator...

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Famous Brands results point to resilient but financially strained local consumer 2. WeBuyCars feels the pressure as Asian cars squeeze markets in the used car market  3. Market update  

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its CFO following a forensic investigation that uncovered alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial misconduct at the entity.  Guest: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa - Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Ru...

South Africa’s rail procurement process is under legal scrutiny, with the Black Business Council backing an urgent court bid to stop Transnet from proceeding with a foreign-only rail tender that excludes local manufacturers. Guest: Kganki Matabane - Chief Executive Officer of the Black Business Council    

The NPA says it is taking disciplinary action against a prosecutor convicted of contempt of court after failing to appear in the bail application of Madoda Johannes Sibanyoni and others, who face charges of extortion and money laundering in Mpumalanga. The matter was struck off the court roll, raising questions about the handling of the high-profile case and the implications for its rein...

The Municipal Watch: The Tswaing Municipality is taking the Department of Corporative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the North West Province to court over a report highlighting corruption and system failures in that municipality. Guest: Dr Ben Bole - Head of Department at the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the North Wes...

The Global Briefing: The UAE and Saudi Arabia report fresh drone attacks on energy infrastructure as the US-Iran conflict drags on. G7 finance ministers have met in Paris to tackle global trade and inflation pressures. The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda an international emergency. Guest: Khanya Vilakazi - Lecturer in the Department of Political Sci...

The Reality Check with Dr Zeph Nhleko: Infrastructure investment as the starting point to respond to the challenge Guest: Dr Zeph Nhleko - Chief Economist, the Development Bank of Southern Africa   

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1.    Kenya- Nairobi Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest At least four people have been killed during nationwide transport protests in Kenya, the interior minister has confirmed, as anger over rising fuel prices pa...

The South African Human Rights Commission to hold Public Investigative Inquiry into Gauteng Water Crisis amid escalating human rights concerns Guest: Henk Boshoff - Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission     

The Briefing Debate: Is the Government of National Unity working? Guest: Lerato Ngobeni - ActionSA MP and Parliamentary Chief Whip  Guest: Karabo Khakhau - Member of Parliament and the National spokesperson of the Democratic Alliance