The National Briefing

International: UK - Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of violence, which erupted more than a week ago after three children were murdered. 08.08.2024 10:08 ↓

  Far-right groups have planned demonstrations in more than 30 locations, with immigration lawyers and buildings hosting asylum seekers set to be the primary targets, according to posts on messaging app Telegram leaked to the British media.   Guest: Thembisa Fakude | Senior Research Fellow and Director Afrasid

Science & Innovation Segment:Microbes and their interactions the focus of major international meeting 08.08.2024 7:37 ↓

  First time for this prestigious meeting to be held on the African continent. microbial communities – including bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses – drive important ecosystem services that are conducive to the environment and to human and animal health Microbes and climate change   Guest:Thulani Makhalanyane is a Full Professor in the Department of Microbiology and The School for Data Science a...

CEO of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, Manabela Chauke, says owners of the Milites Dei Security Services near White River where the 95 Libyan officials were found conducting military training, have been served with a notice of suspensi 08.08.2024 6:03 ↓

Chauke briefed the media in Pretoria today on PSiRA’s preliminary findings, which confirmed the company, MDSS in short, was registered with them and accredited as a security training facility but it was actually operating an illegal military training camp 7.5 kilometers away from the accredited facility.   Guest: Mpho SECHOARO Deputy Director: Training and Communication

Tourism plays a crucial role in South Africa’s economy, driving GDP growth, creating jobs, and supporting multiple sectors. Together, we can leverage this industry for a prosperous future 08.08.2024 9:47 ↓

  Guest:  Nombulelo Guliwe-SA Tourism CEO

Pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng and other suspects have been arrested after they threatened teachers with a panga at school in Katlehong on Monday. 07.08.2024 9:08 ↓

  Guest: Hendrick Makaneta: An Education Activist

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) welcomes the swift action taken by law enforcement in arresting Pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng and his accomplices following the alarming incident at a school in Katlehong. 07.08.2024 5:17 ↓

  Guest: Collen malatji: ANC Youth League President

A sad start to women’s month with the passing of the Legendary and Internationally acclaimed actress, Connie Chiume who has died at the aged 72. 07.08.2024 2:46 ↓

  Connie is known for her work on Rhythm City , Zone 14 , Soul City , Mazinyo Dot Q and Gomora .  She also appeared in Marvel film Black Panther (2018) and Beyonce's Black Is King (2020).  Guest: Dr. Jerry Mofokeng Makhetha: Legendary Actor

ANC Lekgotla analysis 07.08.2024 5:08 ↓

  Guest: Dr Ralph Mathekga: senior expert at the Liechtenstein-based think-tank, Geopolitical Intelligence Services (GIS)

The GOOD party is appointing RISE Mzansi’s Mr Axolile Notywala to fill a GOOD councillor vacancy in the Cape Town City Council. 07.08.2024 5:14 ↓

  Guest: Brett Herron: GOOD party secretary-general

ActionSA Welcomes Progress on Hijacked Buildings in Ekurhuleni 07.08.2024 6:45 ↓

  Guest: Siyanda Makhubo: ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader

A sad start to women’s month with the passing of the Legendary and Internationally acclaimed actress, Connie Chiume who has died at the aged 72. 07.08.2024 6:14 ↓

  Connie is known for her work on Rhythm City , Zone 14 , Soul City , Mazinyo Dot Q and Gomora .  She also appeared in Marvel film Black Panther (2018) and Beyonce's Black Is King (2020).  Guest: Rami Chuene: Actress & Colleague

Kamala Harris the de facto Democratic nominee for US president, has named Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as her running mate ahead of the November election. 07.08.2024 9:07 ↓

  Guest: Brooks Spector: International Relations Expert

Science & Innovation Segment:  Rent or bond costs; loan repayments; medical aid; food and groceries; and school fees are the most expensive things that South African consumers are spending their money on. 07.08.2024 5:44 ↓

  Guest: Trudi Broekmann: Consumer law Expert 

Undocumented individuals in Mpumalanga face healthcare access issues, with reports of being turned away from clinics. 07.08.2024 7:48 ↓

  Guest: Anele Yawa: The General Secretary of Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) 

Don’t burn waste, pay waste pickers! – Waste pickers protest against a planned incinerator in Johannesburg and demand payment by waste producers from levies. 07.08.2024 6:46 ↓

  Guest: Maditlhare Koena: National Coordination Committee Member - South African Waste Pickers Association

International: Bangladesh clashes: Death toll hits 300 amid escalating protests - Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns, forced to flee 06.08.2024 11:17 ↓

  Guest: Naomi Hossain: Professor of Development Studies, SOAS, University of London

The ANC has attributed its declining electoral support to tribalism and the emergence of the MK Party. The party is looking to the National Executive Committee lekgotla to chart a course for its revival ahead of the next elections. 06.08.2024 5:44 ↓

  Guest: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi: Political Analyst 

Irish Tech challenge SA 06.08.2024 8:17 ↓

  Guest: Hangwi Liphadzi: Incubation Manager at Tshimologong digital innovation precinct 

Gritty Johannesburg boasts a robust art and design scene that remains largely overlooked by tourists and locals alike, with many creatives choosing to put roots down in Cape Town instead. But one of South Africa’s most important fashion designers has deci 06.08.2024 4:48 ↓

  Guest: Thandiwe Mathibela: General Manager: Global PR, Communications & Stakeholder Relations

We unpack the growing safety issues in SA- human trafficking and kidnappings cases, of South Africans and foreign nationals have become so common in various parts of the country. We look into the patterns we are seeing and how these syndicates operating 06.08.2024 5:35 ↓

  Guest: Lizette Lancaster, manager of the crime and justice information hub at the Institute for Security Studies

contralesa Concerned about claims made by the ANC in traditional rule 06.08.2024 3:19 ↓

  Guest: Kgosi Larmeck Mokoena: President of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa(Contralesa)

“Significant health concern”  as Jukskei River sees its largest and most concerning injection of toxins - residents are also warned to stay clear of the river while City tries to investigate 06.08.2024 4:43 ↓

  Guest: Annette Deppe: City of Johannesburg Ward 132 Councillor 

Human trafficking is becoming increasingly prevalent in South Africa. Over the weekend, the police rescued approximately 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals from a human trafficking ring in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg. 06.08.2024 3:54 ↓

  Guest: Bianca Van Aswegen, Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children S.A