The National Briefing

OB: The Tourism leadership conference’24 19.09.2024 9:33 ↓

  Rodger Foster -Airlink CEO, discussing the state of aviation in SA and it’s crucial role in Tourism 

Prisoners’ Rights:  at the back of Thabo Bester requesting access to his laptop so he can prepare for his upcoming trial - we unpack what rights Prisoners have in this regard - what can they have access to and the regulation process 18.09.2024 7:17 ↓

  Guest: Ulrich Roux: Managing Director: Ulrich Roux & Associates   

Standard Bank reported a 52% year-on-year increase in new credit card issuances up to August 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. However, the average approved credit limits have been slightly reduced this year. 18.09.2024 4:17 ↓

  Guest: Tumelo Ramugondo: Head of Credit at Standard Bank 

The Department of Employment and Labour has launched a comprehensive four-day inspection blitz targeting restaurants across South Africa, prompted by widespread exploitation reports in the sector. This operation, starting September 17, 2024, involves a mu 18.09.2024 6:37 ↓

  Guest: Aggy Moiloa: Inspector General,  The Department of Employment and Labour  

South African Guild of Actors to address alleged racism in Cape Town’s entertainment industry 18.09.2024 7:14 ↓

    Guest: Jack Devnarain: South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) Chairman  

We talk to the Department of Public Works in Kazan on their establishment of an interim rapid response team to combat financial irregularities, fraud and corruption 18.09.2024 6:24 ↓

  Guest: Dr Vishan Govender: Public Works Acting Head of Department KwaZulu-Natal 

International: Russia reported on Tuesday that it successfully repelled five new Ukrainian attacks attempting to breach the border into the Kursk region, adding to the 26 reported incursions in the past six days. 18.09.2024 7:56 ↓

  Guest: Roland Henwood: Political Scientist And Commentator At UP 

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 18.09.2024 5:35 ↓

  Afrika Update Report   Algeria- Algiers  Abdelmajid Tebboune sworn in for a second term as Algeria's president, after court confirmed victory  Abdelmajid Tebboune was sworn in on Tuesday for a second term as Algeria's president, in a ceremony at the People's Palace on the west coast of the capital. It comes after the country's constitutional court confirmed his election win on Saturday.  Ghana –...

The MPC is anticipated to cut interest rates at its meeting on 19 September. Since 2021, the MPC has increased the repo rate by 475 basis points to a 15-year high of 8.25% in response to severe inflation following the Covid-19 pandemic. 18.09.2024 5:02 ↓

  Guest: Lisette Ijssel De Schepper- Chief Economist at Bureau for Economic Research   

We talk to the Department of Basic education about the concerning stats that exist around dropouts and the efforts of the department in addressing this issue and whether there are investigations into the reasons behind the dropouts 18.09.2024 9:47 ↓

  Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Spokesperson, National Department of Basic Education 

International: We unpack the  proposed reforms to the UN suggested by the US 17.09.2024 9:28 ↓

  Guest: Bob Wekesa - Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States, Wits University  

Minister of Energy and Electricity leads SA’s participation at the IAEA 68TH General Conference in Vienna - exploring the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology while preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. 17.09.2024 7:33 ↓

  Guest: Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb and a former executive manager of Eskom Generation  

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 17.09.2024 5:40 ↓

  Afrika Update Report   17 September 2024    Geneva- Nigeria  WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete 'unfinished business'  WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early, aiming to complete "unfinished business" from her first mandate.    USA- Niger  The...

Minister promises less delays ahead of the opening of the NSfas online application process on 20 September 17.09.2024 8:52 ↓

  Guest: Ishmael Mnisi: NSFAS Spokesperson  

The Relevance of Heritage Monuments and Museums 30 Years into Democracy 17.09.2024 3:45 ↓

  As South Africa marks three decades of democracy, the nation reflects on its journey and milestones. Among the key pillars of this reflection are heritage monuments and museums, silent yet powerful custodians of our shared history. These spaces do more than preserve the past—they are essential to understanding our national identity and progress.   Guest: Jane Mufamadi: CEO Freedom Park  

In preparation for the rollout of the National Health Insurance (NHI), the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is actively preparing its healthcare facilities to meet the required standards. 17.09.2024 6:28 ↓

  Guest: Xolani Galada: Deputy Director-General for  Infrastructure at the Gauteng Department of Health  

Science: How raw sewage pumped by West Rand municipality is killing rivers, farms, and business 17.09.2024 8:17 ↓

  Guest: Sikonathi Mantshantsha: Journalist   

South Africa’s Temu and Shein tax crackdown - Law firm Webber Wentzel believes the import duty changes implemented by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in the coming months will make importing small, low-value items less economically attractive. 17.09.2024 6:46 ↓

  Guest: Emily gammon - webberwentzel  

Urgent call for visible and sustained security on Table Mountain amid continued crime concerns. —During 2023 and 2024, several incidents, including muggings on popular hiking trails, break-ins, and thefts from vehicles in parking areas. Crime not only jeo 17.09.2024 5:56 ↓

  Guest: Stuart McConnachie: RMB Ultra Trail race director.  

City Power disconnection drive has left hundreds in the dark 16.09.2024 6:23 ↓

  Guest: Nqobani Mzizi: senior manager of revenue enforcement, City Power

ActionSA leaves Tshwane DA-Led Coalition 16.09.2024 6:57 ↓

  Guest: Herman Mashaba: ActionSA Leader

UIF has paid R419m since uFiling website went down: here’s how to access services 16.09.2024 6:30 ↓

  Over 181 000 UIF claims have been processed with over R419 million having been paid out as uFiling shutdown approaches third week  Guest: Trevor Hattingh: UIF Director: Communications and Marketing

US Elections: We unpack the impact of the debate and whether another one is justified ? 16.09.2024 9:44 ↓

  Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Risk Analyst, former Diplomat and Public Relations Executive

Taxman seizes Motsepe- linked company’s illegal gemstones 16.09.2024 5:44 ↓

  Guest: Saki Mangole: Spokesperson for PP Gemstones

Unions react to President Ramaphosa to go ahead with signing Bela Bill into law despite concerns 16.09.2024 5:35 ↓

  Guest: Mugwena Maluleke: South African Democratic Teachers’ Union secretary, ( SADTU)