The National Briefing

China’s economy loses momentum in April (reports softer economic data) 2. Oil market jitters deepen 3. Market update

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed a court application against Parliament to assess the fitness of EFF leader, Julius Malema to hold a seat in the Judicial Service Commission. The civil society organisation has raised constitutional questions about whether politicians facing criminal convictions and previous comments on judges should be allowed to help decide who becomes a judge. Guest: Sinawo...

IDC nears a decision on a potential deal with ArcelorMittal South Africa  2. Rising diesel costs threaten SAs infrastructure push 3. Market update

Brown Mogotsi will make his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Questions are mounting following his arrest, just hours after his appearance before the Madlanga Commission. He was arrested in connection with an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus and now faces charges of defeating the ends of justice. Guest: Makau William Sekgatja - Director at Radasi&...

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed a court application against Parliament to assess the fitness of EFF leader, Julius Malema to hold a seat in the Judicial Service Commission. The civil society organisation has raised constitutional questions about whether politicians facing criminal convictions and previous comments on judges should be allowed to help decide who becomes a judge. Guest: Jason W...

The Sunday Times is reporting that Lawyers for businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala are in serious talks with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) about a possible cooperation deal that could see him turn state witness. Guest: Ulrich Roux - Director at Ulrich Roux & Associates 

The Reality Check with Dr Zeph Nhleko - Low investment – low economic growth challenge in South Africa: Defining the challenge and its root causes Guest: Dr Zeph Nhleko - Chief Economist, the Development Bank of Southern Africa 

South Africa has marked 365 days without national loadshedding, with Eskom hailing the milestone as a major step toward energy stability and economic recovery. Has the power crisis really been solved, or are South Africans still living in the dark in different ways?  Guest: Dan Marokane - Group Chief Executive (GCE) of Eskom

Built in Mzansi: How Zoe Ramashu has built a global production technology platform that rewires how the film and television industry hires, connects, and grows talent. Guest: Zoe Ramushu - Founder of Wrapped and filmmaker   

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1.    Nigeria- USA- ISS  US and Nigerian presidents say senior IS leader killed in joint operation A senior Islamic State group leader has been killed in a joint operation by United States and Nigerian forces in the West African country, the two...

The Global Briefing: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Xi Jinping in Beijing just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump where the ongoing war in Ukraine will be on the agenda. Political violence is escalating in Colombia ahead of its presidential elections after two presidential campaign members of staff were shot dead, raising fears over voter safety and democratic stabilit...

15 May 2026 1.    Ethiopia- France  France to host conference on financing AU peace efforts, says Macron A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia. Macron has been in Africa on a five-day visit this week, including a two-day economic summit in...

The ANC meeting between national officials and the caucus follows a recent agreement among parliamentary parties on the composition of the Section 89 inquiry tasked with investigating the President on Phala Phala. Parliament has officially approved the formation of a 31-member impeachment committee.   Guest: Mdumiseni Ntuli - Chief Whip of the ANC in the National Assembly  

US retail sales growth slows in April 2. Trump says China agreed to buy US crude 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: At the BRICS summit in India, Iran pushed emerging powers to take a harder stance against Western military influence, exposing growing fractures inside the bloc as global tensions escalate. In the Philippines, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reportedly fled the Senate to avoid arrest from the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity The United States governme...

How Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme is solving the dropout crisis by providing comprehensive wraparound investment for low-income and first generation university students. Guest: Sifanele Biyela - Executive: Corporate Partnerships and Operations at the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) 

The Motor Industry Staff Association has welcomed the proposed Fair Pay Bill, saying the legislation could help tackle wage inequality, improve salary transparency, and strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work. Guest: Phakamile Hlubi Majola - Spokesperson of the Motor Industry Staff Association 

As South Africa marks 30 years of the Constitution, government says strengthening the justice system remains key to protecting democracy and expanding access to justice. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has allocated the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) almost R3.4 billion for the 2026/27 financial year. Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Justice and Constitutional Develop...

A damning report by National Treasury has now revealed irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure in municipalities climbing to more than R268 billion. The report points to weak accountability, leadership instability, poor financial controls and ongoing corruption concerns within local government structures. Is there still hope of restoring public trust and service delivery?  Guest: Sandil...

The Reality Check with Sibongile Mkhabela: Role of Parents as stakeholders in schools Guest:  Sibongile Mkhabela - Executive Director at the Barloworld Empowerment Foundation 

Gauteng’s financial health and the growing pressure on municipalities is under the spotlight as Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga briefed the media on the state of the province’s finances and government’s programme of action. This comes amid concerns over unpaid debt, collapsing municipal finances, and reports that National Treasury is threatening to withhold funding from the C...

The ANC National Officials yesterday met with the ANC Parliamentary Caucus to communicate the outcomes of the ANC NEC special sitting on the Phala Phala Constitutional Court judgement relating to the Section 89 process. What could have been the possible outcomes? Guest: Samkele Maseko - SABC Politics Reporter    

Goldman Sachs expects the Sarb to raise rates at the next meeting The mining sector is poised to support GDP after upbeat first-quarter production Market update

What About the Boys 2 film has been launched where girls will be meaningfully incorporated into the narrative acknowledging that combating GBVF and teenage pregnancy requires a whole-of youth approach that empowers all genders to participate in building safer, more equitable communities. Guest (studio): Nkosinathi Moshoana - CEO of Primestars and Executive Lead on What About The Boys 2  

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development, with Sindisiwe Chikunga appointed as acting minister while a permanent replacement is considered. The move raises questions about stability within the Social Development portfolio and the impact on service delivery.  Guest: Bridget Masango - Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development