The National Briefing

International: Protestors are demanding for Israel to work on a Gaza deal after 6 hostages were killed 02.09.2024 7:52 ↓

  Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mistra

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts wants the Special Investigating Unit to be adequately funded so it can effectively fight corruption and maladministration. 30.08.2024 4:25 ↓

  Currently, 40% of the graft-busting unit’s funding comes from the National Treasury while it is expected to raise 60% by invoicing the entities it investigates.   Guest: Songezo zibi: Scopa Chairperson   

The three Western Cape dams that collapsed early this month were constructed illegally 30.08.2024 9:53 ↓

  Guest: Mr Xolani Zwane: Deputy Director-General for Regulation, Department of Water and Sanitation   

Harris widens lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 30.08.2024 12:00 ↓

  Guest: Brooks Spector: International Relations Expert   

The New Development Bank (NDB) plays a pivotal role in global trade and Africa’s development 30.08.2024 4:59 ↓

  Guest: Ernie Lai King: Managing Director · 1Road ConsultingAdvisor to the private sector engaging with the NDB for development project finance.  

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA (DENOSA) is leading a march to the Department of Health offices in Mpumalanga to demand safety in healthcare facilities. 30.08.2024 5:14 ↓

  Guest: Cyril Mdhluli, DENOSA Provincial Secretary.  

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will cut around 2 400 teaching jobs in the province, due to severe budget shortfalls amounting to R3.8 billion. 30.08.2024 6:08 ↓

  Guest: David Maynier: Education MEC, Western Cape  

Explain and Verify:Stem cell Donations 30.08.2024 8:15 ↓

  Guest: Jane Ward, Deputy Director for the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR)  

Minister gives Air Traffic Navigation deadline to resolve flight instrument crisis causing delays at SA airports 30.08.2024 5:00 ↓

  Guest: Collen msibi: National Transport Department Spokesperson   

Several civic organizations gathered outside South African Revenue Service (SARS) headquarters in Tshwane and demonstrated for whistleblowers' safety. 30.08.2024 4:56 ↓

  Guest: Zaakirah Vadi: Defend Our Democracy Executive Director  

We talk to attorney about the Housing lobby group Ndifuna Ukwazi launching an urgent court interdict against Prasa to halt evictions on state-owned land on Cape Town's Foreshore, where illegal occupiers have been living for the past 20 years. Ndifuna Ukwa 29.08.2024 5:02 ↓

  Guest: Dr Jonty Cogger: Ndifuna Ukwazi's attorney  

International - Israel’s military carried out raids and airstrikes in multiple parts of the occupied West Bank early Wednesday, killing at least nine Palestinians in an offensive Israel says is its most expansive in years. 29.08.2024 6:42 ↓

  Guest: Roland Henwood: Political Scientist And Commentator At University of Pretoria   

The Eldorado Park Schools SGB Forum is DEMANDING that the MEC of Education Matome Chiloane meet with the Forum by no later than the 30 August 2024. If this Demand is not met, they will have no choice but to close all schools, stopping Matric Preliminary e 29.08.2024 5:06 ↓

  Guest: Charis Pretorius: Eldorado Park Schools SGB Forum, Media Liaison  

The Road Accident Fund has offered to help the Department of Health to stem down on Rouge Lawyers 29.08.2024 4:52 ↓

  Guest: McIntosh Polela: Road Accident Fund (RAF) Head of Corporate Communications and Spokesperson  

The National Credit Regulator has issued an alert to consumers, warning them to beware of misleading and prohibited practices by debt counsellors 29.08.2024 8:48 ↓

  Guest: Morris Maluleke: Supervisor at Complaints department, National Credit Regulator  

Africa Update Sipho Mantula 29.08.2024 4:44 ↓

  Afrika Update Report   29 August 2024     Egypt – Somalia  Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security deal, sources say  Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia.  Ghana -Accra  Second Edition of the All-African Movements A...

The Institute of Race Relations doesn’t believe that removing the current government in the City of Tshwane may be in the best interests of residents. 29.08.2024 4:25 ↓

  In a statement, IRR’s campaign manager Marius Roodt said the City of Tshwane has shown stability unlike municipalities like Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni.   Guest: Marius Roodt: The Institute of Race Relations, campaign manager   

The ANC in Tshwane reacts to the efforts of Cilliers Brink to stop the looming motion of no confidence against him to remove him as Mayor in the City 29.08.2024 5:38 ↓

  Guest: Bafuzi Yabo: ANC tshwane spokesperson  

Science: With cybercrime forecasted to rise by 69.94% between 2023 and 2028, reaching a high of 13.82 trillion U.S. dollars.  The vulnerability for third party in Financial Services are on the rise. Today’s threat actors are not just scammers trying their 29.08.2024 8:05 ↓

  Guest: Anthony Watson: Executive Consultant at ESCROWSURE.  

A shortage of snake antivenom has plagued South Africa and much of the globe in recent years. Even when antivenom is available, potentially serious side-effects often limit its use. Spotlight unpacks the fascinating details behind antivenom products and t 29.08.2024 7:10 ↓

  Guest: Koert Ritmeijer: Adviser Neglected Tropical Diseases, Doctors Without Borders   

Reply and Verify: We unpack the process of the employment of teachers in school, who is involved and who has the final say. 28.08.2024 4:47 ↓

  Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Spokesperson, Department of Basic Education  

Action SA on Minister Simelane's Alleged Involvement in Potentially Corrupt Transactions Linked to VBS Bank 28.08.2024 6:29 ↓

  Guest: Athol Trollip: MPParliamentary Leader, ActionSA   

BLSA concerned about SA’s future logistics policy 28.08.2024 6:27 ↓

  Without a clear indication of what will happen to Transnet until the new SEO department is established, logistics will not improve.   Guest: Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)