The National Briefing

@DMRE_ZA Minister @GwedeMantashe1 has said this week there is a gas master plan that cabinet will look at - to ensure that industry does not run out of natural gas in two years’ time. 07.03.2024 5:16 ↓

 Makhosonke Buthelezi: head of communication @DMRE_ZA

SA has approached @CIJ_ICJ with an urgent application for the provisional measures the court ordered on 26 January 2024 to be strengthened to prevent a catastrophic famine in the Gaza Strip. 07.03.2024 3:31 ↓

  @_MiaSwart – Prof. of International Law

is there a constructive relationship between business and government on this gas crisis? 07.03.2024 8:03 ↓

@BusiMavuso2 , CEO @BLSA_Official  

the Limpopo Finance MEC Seaparo Sekoati delivered his budget saying that the construction sector had been failing to bounce back since the effect of Covid, and the manufacturing sector also continued to trade low 07.03.2024 4:44 ↓

    Guest: Siviko Mabunda: Forum for Limpopo Entrepreneurs secretary

@JHBWater says it’s going to take several days for the water system covering major parts of Joburg to recover from the electricity outage at the Eikenhoff pumping station this week. 07.03.2024 4:15 ↓

 Nombuso Shabalala: Joburg Water spokesperson 

@IntlCrimCourt has issued arrest warrants for two high ranking Russian military leaders - for their role in Ukraine. The two are accused of directing attacks at civilians - and crimes against humanity. 07.03.2024 5:08 ↓

 Roland Henwood - Political Scientist: @UPTuks

Mediated Conversation: Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry by the Competition Commission to find out what impact digital media - and companies like X, Facebook and google have had on the media 06.03.2024 25:51 ↓

Guest: Sbu Ngalwa - South African National Editors' Forum Chairperson Guest: Prof. Anton Harber - Executive Director, Campaign for Free Expression Guest: Prof. Guy Berger: Expert in Media and Internet policy issues  

@SANParksKNP is hosting scientists, researchers and Protected Area Managers from around the world at the 21st Annual Savanna Science Network Meeting which is happening this week 06.03.2024 4:06 ↓

 . Ike Phaahla: GM: Communications and Marketing @SANParksKNP  

Artists are now calling on President Ramaphosa to intervene on two bills which are the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill 06.03.2024 5:08 ↓

. Mpuka Radinku: CEO, Spokesperson: @CCSA_Official

The SA Human Rights Commission has now said that a police task team has been established to investigate the assassination of Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement. 06.03.2024 3:53 ↓

 Philile Ntuli: Commissioner: @SAHRCommission  

The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed @SasolSA's application to set aside the @CompComSA's investigation into the alleged abuse of dominance by Sasol for charging an excessive price for natural piped gas. 06.03.2024 6:28 ↓

Bakhe Majenge, Chief Legal Counsel @CompComSA  

The Gauteng Finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo says his provincial budget comes to nearly one hundred and sixty-six billion rand - and that the vast majority of that money is being spent on health and education. 06.03.2024 9:54 ↓

@JacobMamaboloSA : @GautengTreasury MEC

@StatsSA confirmed yesterday that our economy just avoided a recession by the smallest of margins in the last quarter of last year. 06.03.2024 4:46 ↓

  Lisette Ijssel de Schepper: Senior economist @BERcoza

In eThekwini, over one thousand cases of pink eye have now been reported - basically the white part of your eyes turns red - and often your eyes are very itchy as well. 06.03.2024 4:11 ↓

 Dr Sandile Tshabalala, Head of Department: @kznhealth

@SAMWUnion national leadership said yesterday they were going to hold a meeting with striking SAMWU members in eThekwini last night to try and resolve problems caused by the massive strike. 06.03.2024 8:11 ↓

Siya Dladla - @SAMWUnion eThekwini Regional Chairman 

In China, the country’s parliament - the national people’s congress is currently in session - with a promise by the premier Li Qiang that his government will aim for five percent economic growth this year. 06.03.2024 4:36 ↓

 Prof @DavidMonyae - @UjCacs Director 

Former President Thabo Mbeki released a statement on Friday in which he claimed that he and the government he led had never interfered with the NPA - when it was deciding whether to prosecute cases from the apartheid era 05.03.2024 4:33 ↓

  Guest: Imitiaz Cajee: Nephew of Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol

The Freedom Front Plus launched its manifesto over the weekend and says it will end affirmation action and black economic empowerment and reduce the role of government in people’s lives - if it wins the elections in May 05.03.2024 5:26 ↓

  Guest: Wouter Wessels - National head of elections, Freedom Front Plus

Yesterday, parents picketed outside the Theresa Park High School in Pretoria North where learners attend classes once a week due to capacity issues. 05.03.2024 8:47 ↓

  Guest: Thabo Qoako - Concerned Parents: Theresapark High School Guest: Steve Mabona: Gauteng Education department spokesperson

In the Middle East, peace talks aimed at end Israel’s offensive in Gaza continue with Egypt, Qatar and the US - while Israel has refused to attend the meetings. 05.03.2024 6:58 ↓

  Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Mediated Conversation: do campaigns work? 05.03.2024 23:49 ↓

  Guest: Mbhazima Sam Shilowa: former premier of Gauteng and the former general secretary of Cosatu. Guest: Tshepo Matseba – MD of Reputation 1st Guest: Chris Vick: Media Strategist

In Knysna in the Western Cape, there are huge service delivery issues there - with problems with drinking water - and the management of water generally 05.03.2024 5:49 ↓

  Guest: Jan van der Westhuizen: Greater Knysna Business Chamber Chair

City Power is conducting emergency repairs on a feederboard at Eikenof substation after one of the isolaters experienced a flash-over yesterday evening. 05.03.2024 4:57 ↓

  Guest: Isaac Mangena – City Power Spokesperson