The National Briefing

President Cyril Ramaphosa has now said he will not resign despite the Constitutional Courts Phala Phala judgment paving the way for Parliament to revive impeachment processes under Section 89. Guest: Herman Mashaba - ActionSA Leader 

former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using the conflict with Iran to reshape regional power dynamics. Netanyahu says Israel wants to gradually reduce its dependence on US military assistance Guest: Dr. Salman Khan -  Independent Geopolitical Analyst for Southeast Asia 

Trump’s Fed Chair pick, Kevin Warsh clears another regulatory hurdle 2. AI boom supercharges South Korean markets  3. Market update

Guest: Sibongile Mkhabela - Executive Director at the Barloworld Empowerment Foundation 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take the Phala Phala panel report on review is placing renewed focus on whether South Africa’s democratic institutions still have the tools to hold a sitting president accountable, a second time around. What are the implications when it comes to Parliament and the Judiciary?  Guest: Prof Mazwe Majola - Leadership and Governance Expert at the...

Kenya- Africa -France Summit France's Macron announces more than €1 billion of investment deals in Kenya French President Emmanuel Macron urged more investment in Africa, as he prepared to co-host the Africa-Forward summit with his Kenyan counterpart. The first such forum to be held in an English-speaking country, it marks a shift in French policy towards the continent. Paris has stressed its...

The Gauteng Liquor Board is under intense scrutiny after a damning inquiry found governance at the institution had effectively collapsed. Gauteng Economic Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has now released the full report, which reveals allegations of corruption, irregular liquor licences, weak enforcement, and thousands of illegal outlets operating across the province. Guest: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa -...

The Reality Check: Democracy and what it means of the role of the state and citizens Guest: Sibongile Mkhabela - Executive Director at the Barloworld Empowerment Foundation 

Yesterday, Sunday the 10th of May 2026, marked the end of an era in South African journalism as one of the country’s most influential Sunday newspapers, City Press, officially published its final edition. Guest: Mathatha Tshedu - Former Editor of City Press 

South Africa’s political landscape could be heading for another major showdown after the African Transformation Movement welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter and announced plans to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.  Guest: Vuyo Zungula - Leader of the African Transformation Movement 

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 11 May 2026 1.    Botswana – Gaborone  Botswana’s former President Gontebanye Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, and the government of Botswana has announced three days of national mourning. Mogae led the southern African country...

The National Coloured Congress has come out strongly in defence of its leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams following his controversial arrest linked to the Sindiso Magaqa murder investigation. Yesterday, the party held a media briefing to address what it calls misinformation surrounding the arrest. Guest: Sakeena Frenchman - Secretary General for the National Coloured Congress 

US labour market remains resilient supporting the Feds wait and see approach  2. Nike faces lawsuit over claims it kept tariff refunds instead of repaying consumers 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: Spain remain on high alert after a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak docked on the island. India and Pakistan, tensions between the two countries remain fragile as the unresolved dispute over Kashmir continues to fuel uncertainty in the region. Hopes for a breakthrough in the war between Ukraine and Russia appear to be fading after reports of fresh clashes and drone...

Guest: Mashoabathe Noko, Programme Manager at the Foundation for Human Rights and member of the Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia coordinating committee   Guest: Kenneth Kgwadi, political scientist, columnist, former spokesman of the PAC. and research fellow at Middle East Africa Research Institute. 

Built in Mzansi: How Namhla Collection is transforming indigenous South African plants into eco-luxury skincare and home spa products Guest: Namhla Dotwana - Founder of Namhla Collection 

Omry Makgoale - ANC Veteran The pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa after the African Transformation Movement confirmed it will pursue a motion of no confidence linked to the Phala Phala scandal. What does this political moment mean for the country, parliament, GNU and could it deepen uncertainty in South Africa?   

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the Economic Freedom Fighters, finding that the National Assembly acted unlawfully when it voted in December 2022 to reject the Section 89 Independent Panel report into President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal. The judgment, delivered at 10AM this morning at Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein, marks one of the most consequential rulings again...

As the nation waits for this pivotal Phala Phala court ruling, what could it mean for the country’s political landscape and for public trust in leadership? Guest: Ntebo Mokobo - SABC Political Journalist   

As South Africa awaits the Constitutional Court’s crucial Phala Phala judgment on the 8th of May, questions are mounting about the political future of President Cyril Ramaphosa and what could happen if the court rules against him.  Guest: Bru­tus Mal­ada - polit­ical strategist and a PhD can­did­ate in the depart­ment of polit­ical stud­ies at the Un...

The Reality Check: Resolving the National Question on the 30th anniversary of the “I am an African” speech: Towards a capacious notion of (South) African identity rooted in historical justice, human rights, and ethical governanc Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University and Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University and Commis...

The Global Briefing: The World Health Organization is leading an international response after a rare strain of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak left at least three people dead and triggered a global tracing operation across multiple countries. In Russia, the Kremlin is tightening security ahead of Victory Day celebrations. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has unveiled its first in...

All eyes are on the Constitutional Court of South Africa as it prepares to deliver its long-awaited, landmark judgment on the controversial Phala Phala saga today. The case, which centres on allegations linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa, has raised critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. Guest: Adv. Lufuno Nevondwe, Constitutional Law Expert, University of Lim...

1.    Botswana- Rwanda   Kagame Hails Rwanda-Botswana Ties Relations between Rwanda and Botswana have entered a new era, thanks to President Paul Kagame's state visit to Gaborone on Wednesday, May 6, during which he met with his counterpart, Duma Boko. During the two-day visit, six agreements were signed for cooperation in various areas, including double taxation avoi...

The IEC, in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa - EISA, launched the issue titled “Sustaining Multi-Party Democracy through Enhancing Political Funding in South Africa.” Guest: Dr Victor Shale - Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Outreach at the Electoral Commission of South Africa