The National Briefing

Current weather warnings across South Africa, specifically focusing on coastal towns. 10.07.2024 7:19 ↓

  Guest: Dr Henno Havenga, Senior Lecturer and Atmospheric Scientist, North West University Potchefstroom

Black frost hit crops in South Africa’s northernmost Limpopo province, with a key farmers’ organisation warning of looming food shortages in the region.  Potato, tomato and many other vegetables experienced damage after black frost affected the province o 10.07.2024 3:13 ↓

  Guest: Henk van de Graaf: Chairman, TLU SA North  

MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe will represent the National Assembly on the Judicial Service Commission. 10.07.2024 2:28 ↓

  Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin: Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter Campaign at Democratic Governance & Rights Unit (DGRU) 

Science: World Population Day – population growth threatens food safety and water supply 10.07.2024 3:51 ↓

  Guest: Jessica Munsami: Head of Quality at Danone Southern Africa

NATO Summit 10.07.2024 5:23 ↓

  Guest: Dr Adeoye Akinola: Head of Research and Teaching, Institute for Pan-African Thought & Conversation, University of Johannesburg.

Western Cape Weather update 10.07.2024 7:06 ↓

  Guest: Colin Deiner - Chief Director Western Cape Disaster Management

Mediated: What is the current state of mining in South Africa, particularly in Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and Gold, and how does it compare to its historical peak? 09.07.2024 25:57 ↓

    Guest: Peter Major:director, Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions & Mining Analyst   Guest: Frans baleni:  Num general secretary   Guest: Mzila Mthenjane - Minerals Council Ceo  

Storm in Western Cape damages 29 schools as another cold front approaches 09.07.2024 3:01 ↓

  Guest: Bronagh Hammond: Western Cape education department spokesperson 

The Western Cape warns road users to respect closure signs on the roads as the Province experiences extreme weather conditions 09.07.2024 3:06 ↓

  Guest: Tertuis Simmers: Western Cape infrastructure MEC

Science: Kidnapping payment conundrum in South Africa 09.07.2024 6:07 ↓

    Guest: Wendy Knowler: Consumer Journalist 

Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs unpacks the department’s intervention plans to assist farmers affected by and assessing the damages caused by the veldfires 09.07.2024 4:13 ↓

    Guest: Elzabe Rockman: MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs 

Addressing the Issue of homelessness and displacement amid harsh weather conditions in various parts of the country, this week. 09.07.2024 3:36 ↓

  Guest: Mary Gillett-de Klerk: Coordinator, Johannesburg Homelessness Network

Addressing the Issue of homelessness and displacement amid harsh weather conditions in various parts of the country, this week. 09.07.2024 2:47 ↓

  Guest: Rev De la Harpe le Roux, Managing Director, Towers of Hope, Bloemfontein

Biden’s fate is on the line in the most critical days of his 50-year political career 09.07.2024 5:17 ↓

  Guest: John Stremlau: International Relations Expert

YELLOW LEVEL 6 WEATHER WARNING FOR THE WCAPE In Cape Town’s winter, westerly winds bring cold fronts resulting in cold, wet and windy weather. About 70% of the extreme winter rainfall over this area occurs when cold fronts shepherd in atmospheric rivers – 09.07.2024 3:39 ↓

  Guest: Prof Guy Midgley: Climate Change Researcher and Acting Director of the School for Climate Studies, Stellenbosch University

South Africa’s energy ministry plans to secure funding approval soon for a 2,500MW nuclear power plant in its efforts to increase electricity generation capacity 09.07.2024 6:47 ↓

  Guest: Mohammad Madhi: Energy Expert

Eastern Cape on their Recession 09.07.2024 7:19 ↓

  Guest: Vuyo Mosana: CEO, Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC)

Addressing the Issue of homelessness and displacement amid harsh weather conditions in various parts of the country, this week. 09.07.2024 2:29 ↓

  Guest: Siyabonga Hlatswayo: KZN Provincial Manager, SA Red Cross 

Mediated: National health lab estimates systems will only be online by mid-July after cyber attack 08.07.2024 22:59 ↓

    Guest: Dr Aslam Dasoo: convener of the Progressive Health Forum Guest: Monwabisi Mbasa: Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) Gauteng Chairperson Guest: Arthur Goldstuck: Tech Expert and Founder of World Wide Worx and Gadget Magazine  

Food Costs coming down but VAT still a big burden 08.07.2024 5:23 ↓

  Guest: Mervyn Abrahams: Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group

The Eastern Cape economy entered a recession in the first quarter of 2024. The largest contributors to the negative growth were construction, manufacturing and mining. 08.07.2024 5:07 ↓

  An economist said it would take longer for the province to recover. Guest: Dr Asanda Fotoyi - Nelson Mandela University's economics lecturer

With the controversial R200bn Karpowership energy deal increasingly unlikely, the new government of national unity (GNU) has doubled down on its nuclear plan and aims to secure approval from the Treasury by next month for a 2,500MW power plant. 08.07.2024 8:59 ↓

  Guest: Prof Sampson Mamphweli Head of Energy Secretariat at SANEDI & Energy Expert

E-hailing company Bolt has permanently blocked more than 6 000 drivers across the country due to misconduct, non-compliance with strict platform regulations and safety-related concerns. 08.07.2024 4:56 ↓

  We unpack the importance of E-hailing services effectively addressing issues around safety of customers and whether this was the right step ? Guest: Vhatuka Mbelengwa - National E-hailing Spokesperson