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The National Briefing

The National Briefing

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Jul 10, 2026

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Two-year dispute over taxi routes in KZN comes to an end 06.08.2024

  Guest: Siboniso Duma: The MEC for Transport in KwaZulu-Natal

The pupils, who were suspended for alleged racism, were found not guilty by a disciplinary panel. The decision created a fresh opportunity for a dialogue on race and racism at the school. 05.08.2024

 Asanda Ngoesheng: Diversity Expert

The surge in Airbnb listings in Cape Town is facing backlash from residents, who claim they are being priced out of their own neighborhoods. 05.08.2024

Nick Budlender - Urban Policy Researcher - Ndifuna Ukwazi 

The KZN MEC for Public Works reported receiving death threats, particularly related to conflicts with construction mafias disrupting building projects in the province. 05.08.2024

 Martin Meyer: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for public works & infrastructure 

Riots erupt in various areas around the UK following the fatal stabbings in Southport on Monday which left three young girls dead and several others injured. 05.08.2024

Musa Mdunge: Political analyst - University of Dundee, UK 

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has launched an investigation into allegations of tender corruption at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). 05.08.2024

 Collen msibi,Transport ministry Spokesperson 

R1 billion Gauteng feeding scheme tender battle escalates, putting millions of hungry kids at risk 05.08.2024

. Steve Mabona: Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education 

Soweto taxis and e-hailing cabs clash - E-hailing drivers attacked by taxi operators in Soweto, reigniting a long-standing feud over territory at Jabulani Mall. 05.08.2024

 Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary of the E-Hailing partners council

Transport MMC to focus on transport criminal syndicate/ mafia in the city of johannesburg. 05.08.2024

 Mr. Mukhwathi Phumudzo: Chairperson of African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association

Adv mantula 05.08.2024
The impact of sports includes fostering community, boosting health through dedicated coaching, and preparing for major events, all while supporting physical and mental well-being 05.08.2024

. Mr LJ van Zyl, lecturer & sports practical coordinator

ANC and FF Plus take over Western Cape's Oudtshoorn municipality after DA ouster. 02.08.2024

ANC and FF Plus take over Western Cape's Oudtshoorn municipality after DA ouster. This comes after the FF Plus joined the ANC, PA, GOOD party and the Oudtshoorn Community Initiative last week in voting for a motion of no confidence in Macpherson. Guest: Muhammad Khalid Sayed – ANC Provincial Spokesperson (Western Cape)

As part of women’s month we take a look at the efforts of women empowerment in the energy sector: 02.08.2024

As part of women’s month we take a look at the efforts of women empowerment in the energy sector: more than 100 South African women, who are working in the energy sector, will graduate the ‘Women Leading in the Energy Sector (WLES) Programme’ this Women’s month. EWSETA’s programme, in partnership with DUKE Corporate Education and Eskom saw the women spend nine months gaining invaluable leadership...

Advocate Sipho Mantula 02.08.2024
South Africans will not be able to withstand a financial setback, as most people are living payday to payday, according to the Sanlam Financial Confidence Index 2024. 02.08.2024

  Guest: Sipho Mncwabe:Regional Executive at Sanlam

The Democratic Alliance federal chairperson, Helen Zille has made remarks that the DA and ANC entered into a coalition “from the beginning” and that no GNU exists. 02.08.2024

The Democratic Alliance federal chairperson, Helen Zille has made remarks that the DA and ANC entered into a coalition “from the beginning” and that no GNU exists. Prompting a response from the ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula saying that Zille seeks to sow discord in the Government of National Unity and that the DA is free to pull out. Guest: Sandile Swana – Political Analyst

The recently appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has ruled in favour of the controversial Turkish powerships proposal for Richards Bay harbour. 02.08.2024

The recently appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has ruled in favour of the controversial Turkish powerships proposal for Richards Bay harbour. His decision comes despite strong indications from Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the entire Karpowership plan is dead in the water. We retrace back to the genesis of this deal and what these latest de...

We unpack the sharp rise in the number of people shot dead by KzN ops and why this is a cause for serious concern 02.08.2024

    Guest: Prof Pierre De Vos: Constitutional law expert and the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Constitutional Governance at UCT 

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting on behalf of groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance responds to the latest development on the Karpowership deal. 02.08.2024

  Guest: Brandon Abdinor - Acting head of the Pollution and Climate Change Programme, Centre for Environmental Rights

Russia has released 26 prisoners in the latest Russia – west prisoner exchange which was mediated by Ankara. 02.08.2024

Russia has released 26 prisoners in the latest Russia – west prisoner exchange which was mediated by Ankara. The operation is said to have been “very extensive and complicated” involving several countries. We unpack the history of this prisoner exchange strategy employed by Russia, and zoom into some of the prisoners  Guest: Denys Reva: Security Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

Science & Innovation Segment: Science: The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa commemorates Rheumatic Fever Week 01.08.2024

  Guest: Prof Pamela Naidoo: CEO, The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa 

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) is outraged by the sluggish pace and disrespectful nature of the current salary and wage negotiations for the country's 257 municipal workers under the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (S 01.08.2024

  Guest: Dumisane Magagula- SAMWU  General Secretary,

Team Russia, Olympics saga: For the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the IOC banned Russia and Belarus from participating due to their involvement related to the war in Ukraine. 01.08.2024

  Still, athletes from Russia and Belarus can compete, but under a different name: AIN Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Risk Analyst, former Diplomat and Public Relations Executive

Amapanyaza to be retrained as Gauteng Traffic Officers: More than 3000 undocumented foreign nationals have been sent back home since Gauteng Crime Wardens were activated 01.08.2024

  Guest: Sizwe Pamla: Spokesperson for Gauteng Premier

Nasi iSpani youth brigade to hold protest camp for permanent jobs: Angry teaching assistants plan to camp outside the Department of Basic Education in Struben Street in Pretoria until their demands are addressed 01.08.2024

  Guest: Sihle Mzizi: Secretary for the Gauteng Youth Brigade (GYB)  protest 

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