The National Briefing

in the most unequal country on earth - in a society defined by racialized inequality - parties that represent very different constituencies are going to be in the same government 14.06.2024 4:27 ↓

  Guest: Mzwandile Mbeje - SABC Political Editor

is there anything that could really stop Cyril Ramaphosa being elected president now? 14.06.2024 6:59 ↓

  Guest: Prof. Susan Booysen: Political Analyst

The ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the ANC’s National Executive Committee has agreed to a Government of National Unity. Could the DA get the position of speaker? 14.06.2024 6:29 ↓

  Guest: Samkele Maseko: SABC Politics Reporter

Mediated Conversation:  The Cape Town Port has ranked as the worst performer globally 13.06.2024 24:25 ↓

Guest: Jan Havenga. Emeritus Professor at Industrial Engineering, stellenbosch university and Director of the Gain Group.   Guest: Unathi Sonti: Executive Chairperson, Maritime Business Chamber   Guest: Gerhard De Beer: Senior Consultant at AIH Econogistics

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs: Unisa 13.06.2024 5:16 ↓

  10 June 2024   13 June 2024   Malawi- Lilongwe, The Malawi government said that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people.   Madagascar- Antananarivo, Madagascar's ruling party fell short of retaining its parliamentary majority after a strong showing by independents in the recently concluded legislative electio...

New research shows that there is a significant shift in the beer industry, with consumers preferring premium, health-conscious beverage options. 13.06.2024 4:42 ↓

    Guest: Vaughan Croeser: Vice President for Marketing at South African Breweries (SAB)

Will South Africa have a new government by tomorrow? 13.06.2024 5:37 ↓

    Guest: Professor PS Reddy, a public governance expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduate School of Business and Leadership

Navigating SA's political waters: Will Ramaphosa be the leader the GNU ship needs? 13.06.2024 3:48 ↓

    Guest: Qaanitah Hunter: award-winning Political journalist and author.

Will RISE Mzansi join the Government of National Unity? 13.06.2024 3:15 ↓

    Guest: Songezo Zibi - National Leader of the political party, Rise Mzansi

why has the Inkatha Freedom Party decided to join the Government of National Unity with the ANC? 13.06.2024 9:29 ↓

    Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa: Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Leader

The new government must fix itself before it can fix the country. 13.06.2024 6:17 ↓

    Guest: Ann Bernstein: executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE)

will the DA work with the ANC and the IFP in KZN? 13.06.2024 5:30 ↓

    Guest: Chris Pappas: mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality from the DA

The ANC in KZN has now decided to remove Mxolisi Kaunda as the mayor of EThekwini - and redeploy him to the National Council of Provinces 13.06.2024 9:35 ↓

    Guest: Bheki Mtolo: ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary

In Cuba, the Russian navy has sent a fleet of ships including a nuclear power submarine on a visit that appears aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two countries - that have been close to each other for many years. 13.06.2024 5:27 ↓

    Guest: Abel Esterhuyse: Professor Of Strategy: Faculty Of Military Science at Stellenbosch University

Mediated Conversation:  Shein and Temu will now have to pay higher customs duties on the goods that they are selling to you. 12.06.2024 25:21 ↓

  Guest: Michael Lawrence: Executive Director of the National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF) Guest: Dr Mark Goodger: South African Institute of Taxation Master Tax Practitioner and CEO of Global Maritime Legal Solutions Ltd Guest: Craig Jacobs - Fashion Designer

The National Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation - and the City of Tshwane have now signed an agreement that will see them working together to solve some of the big problems in Tshwane 12.06.2024 4:49 ↓

  Guest: Dr Risimati Mathye - Deputy Director General: Water & Sanitation Services Management, National Department of Water & Sanitation (DWS)

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs: Unisa 12.06.2024 5:18 ↓

10 June 2024 12 June 2024 1. Malawi- Lilongwe, Malawi’s Vice-President, Saulos Chilima, was among 10 people killed when a small military plane crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country, President Chakwera said "I'm deeply saddened, I'm sorry to inform you all that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy. The search and rescue team has found the aircraft near a hill. They have...

MK party has decided to interdict the convening of the unconstitutional sitting of inaugural session of the National Assembly 12.06.2024 4:58 ↓

  Guest: Benedict Phiri: Managing Director: IusPrudentia

The inaccessibility of the new HIV prevention injections: HIV prevention injections have been registered for use in South Africa. But their high price and limited supply means that for the next few years, very few people will be able to get the jabs. 12.06.2024 5:07 ↓

  Guest: Professor Linda-Gail Bekker: CEO of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.

The National Freedom Party could be the new kingmaker in KwaZulu-Natal despite his party only getting one seat in the provincial legislature. 12.06.2024 6:00 ↓

  Guest: Ivan Barnes: The National Freedom Party’s (NFP’s) President

South Africa is fast becoming one of the world’s kidnap-for-ransom hotspots, now ranked sixth globally based on the increasing prevalence of such crimes. 12.06.2024 4:11 ↓

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

What happens next within the ANC will determine South Africa’s future' 12.06.2024 5:38 ↓

  Guest: Dr Jakkie Cilliers - Head of African Futures and Innovation and Chairperson of the Board at the Institute for Security Studies 

Al Jama-ah party warns the ANC against a ‘return of white rule’ should it go ahead with Government of National Unity 12.06.2024 5:30 ↓

  Guest: Prof Muhammad Haron: Al jama-Ah CEO

is the Democratic Alliance negotiating with the ANC? 12.06.2024 5:14 ↓

  Guest: Solly Malatsi: Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson and Second deputy federal chairperson

The Sunday Independent has now reported that an inquiry by the Public Service Commission (PSC) found that some 180 senior government officials do not meet the national qualifications framework (NQF) requirements for the posts they occupy. 12.06.2024 3:15 ↓

  Guest: Vusumuzi Mavuso: Commissioner, Public Service Commission (PSC)