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The National Briefing

The National Briefing

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

We talk to the Winning story writer in the 12th edition ofDurban Film Mart. 23.07.2024

  Guest: Bonisiwe Mabona Nxumalo:Story Writer whose story won in the 12th edition ofDurban Film Mart.

Right of Reply interview: Nehawu 'can go jump off a cliff' says KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary amid alliance tension over GNU 23.07.2024

  Guest: Bheki Mtolo: ANC  KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary

We talk to the Department of Higher Education which returned a staggering R580 million to the National Treasury after failing to spend it despite there being thousands of students who continue to face funding issues 23.07.2024

  Guest: Mr Lucian Kearns: Chief Financial Officer (Acting) , Department of Higher Education and Training 

Daniel Steyn responds to the interview by the Gauteng department of social development regarding the on Gauteng NGO funding crisis 23.07.2024

  Guest: Daniel Steyn: GroundUp Journalist

We talk to Expert Esterhuyse about the latest strike by Israel on Yemen for the first time following the deadly Houthi drone attack. 23.07.2024

  Guest: Abel Esterhuyse - Professor Of Strategy: Faculty Of Military Science

We speak to the ANC about ActionSA giving the ANC three conditions before it throws its weight behind the party in Johannesburg and on their plans to place Dada Morero as Mayor of the City of Joburg 23.07.2024

  Guest: Sasabona Manganye: ANC Johannesburg Regional secretary

Science: Accidentally exposed yellowish-green crystals reveal ‘mind-blowing’ finding on Mars, scientists say 23.07.2024

    Guest: Martin Snow: Solar Expert,  professor in the Astronomy department at University of Western Cape and Research Chair in Space Weather, with an emphasis on Solar Physics at SANSA 

Mediated: Cybersecurity Outage 22.07.2024

Guest: Guest: Billy Petzer: CSIR Cybersecurity System expert and researcher group leader  Guest: Arthur Goldstuck: Tech Expert and Founder of World Wide Worx and Gadget Magazine Guest: Sibusiso Sishi: Cyber security Specialist  

Moves are afoot to install the ANC’s Dada Morero as the new mayor of Johannesburg as early as next month. 22.07.2024

  Guest: Ganief Hendricks: Founder and Leader of Al Jama-Ah

ACTION SA in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni to reconsider our relationship with other parties and the role that the ActionSA can play in respect of stabilising governance and service delivery in these two Gauteng Metros 22.07.2024

  . Guest: Samkele Maseko: SABC Politics Reporter 

The ruling on Friday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is not binding but carries considerable weight, found that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violated international law. The court declared that the Jewish state 22.07.2024

  Guest: Prof Andre Thomashausen: professor emeritus of international law (Unisa)

NPO Payment challenges 22.07.2024

  Guest: Lisa Vetten: research associate of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and a research consultant in the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Humanities. Guest: Bongani Ngomane : Acting head of department, the Gauteng Department of Social Development

Clandestine drug lab worth R2 Billion uncovered 22.07.2024

  Guest: Colonel Katlego Mogale: Hawks National Spokesperson 

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] in KwaZulu-Natal is enraged by the malicious and savage slander by the ANC Provincial Secretary, Bhekinkosi Mtolo, directed against NEHAWU. 22.07.2024

    Guest: Ayanda Zulu: (Provincial Secretary) The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU]

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 22.07.2024

  Kenya- Nairobi Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet, retaining six former ministers in the key portfolios of defence and interior. Ghana – Accra Diplomats and delegates from across the African continent are in Accra for the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council and as part of 6th mid-year coordination meetings of the AU regio...

Joe Biden officially drops out of the 2024 presidential race. 22.07.2024

  Guest: Brooks Spector: International Relations Expert

Disabled people in Mthatha targeted for alleged ‘protection fees’ The extent of abuse against vulnerable groups in the name of compulsory “protection fees” in the Mthatha-West has reached a boiling point. People living with disabilities in Mthatha in the 22.07.2024

  Guest: Lewis Nzimande National Director SA National Council for Blind

New SCOA chairperson Mmusi Maimane will advocate for a leaner government structure by proposing reductions in ministerial positions and targeting unnecessary expenditure. 22.07.2024

  Guest: Mmusi Maimane: Chairperson of Parliament & Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA)

Science: Sextortion and revenge porn on the rise in SA 22.07.2024

    Guest: Emma Sadlier: Social Media Law Specialist

Science: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS – PREVENTABLE YET LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY 19.07.2024

    Guest: Dr Patty Francis: President of the Neurological Association of South Africa

Marshaltown Fire Justice Campaign Condemns Withholding of Victims' Bodies. 19.07.2024

Mametlwe Sebei, President of GIWUSA and Co-ordinator of Marshaltown Fire Justice Campaign

magashule 19.07.2024
SA’s recovery depends on municipalities getting solid support from the government," 19.07.2024

 Lwazi Sikiti - Policy Research and Advocacy Manager at the South African Cities Network 

ActionSA reaction to the Presidential Speech last night 19.07.2024

Athol Trollip, ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, discussing his 

reaction to the opening address by the President last night 19.07.2024

Susan Booysen, Political Analyst,

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