The National Briefing

The Israel Ambassador to South Africa Eli Belotserkovsky says that they are not fighting against the Palestinian people. their conflict is with Hamas terrorist organisation and with Islamic Jihad that supported Hamas in these massive terror attacks. 11.10.2023 5:52 ↓

  Guest: Adi Cohen- Hazanov - Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of Israel SA

South Africa’s population on 2 February 2022 was 62,0 million. The percentage change from 2011 to 2022 was 19,8%. 11.10.2023 5:13 ↓

  Guest: Tom Moultrie - Professor of demography, and Director of the Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe) at the University of Cape Town

The Embassy of the State of Palestine commends the South African government, people, political parties, faith groups and solidarity organisations for their solidarity and calls for continued support for Palestinian rights. 11.10.2023 6:54 ↓

  Guest: Her Excellency Hanan Jarrar - Ambassador of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in SA

Mediated Conversation: why is there such a big increase in cash in transit heists this year? 10.10.2023 24:04 ↓

Dr Nkosingiphile Mbhele - Lecturer in the Department of Criminology: UKZN Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane - President of Criminological Society of Africa and senior lecturer in the department of criminology at UNISA Grant Clark – Director: Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa Dr Hennie Lochner – Independent Researcher  

Public Interest SA is deeply concerned by the recent reports in the Sunday Times, which have brought to light allegations of serious misconduct involving senior officials at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Mthunzi Mdwaba, the former chair of Pro 10.10.2023 4:55 ↓

    Guest: Tebogo Khaas – Chair: Public Interest SA

Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites into orbit 10.10.2023 4:33 ↓

    Guest: Jan Vermeulen – Editor at MyBroadband

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande was due to make the announcement of his decision to appoint an administrator on Friday, but a high court judge has flagged a problem with his notice and granted the university’s urgent interdict. 10.10.2023 4:58 ↓

  Guest: Ishmael Mnisi - Higher Education Spokesperson

According to Police Minister Bheki Cele, 130 people were killed in the Western Cape in the last week of September, 2 600 new recruits will be deployed to the province after their graduation in two months 10.10.2023 2:56 ↓

  Guest: Reagen Allen – Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC

why is there so much conflict in the world now (Ukraine, Middle East, Sudan etC). how the Middle East conflict divides the world - the West backs Isreal - the rest backs the Palestinians? 10.10.2023 5:47 ↓

  Guest: Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman postdoc research fellow for the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria

The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan, has announced that Mr Mpho Makwana (Eskom Chairperson) has decided to step down as the Chairperson and Non-Executive Director of the Eskom Board at the AGM scheduled for the end of October 10.10.2023 6:40 ↓

  Guest: Chris Yelland – Energy Expert

In the middle-east Israel continues to attack Palestinians in Gaza - using bombs and rockets to destroy buildings there. 10.10.2023 6:31 ↓

  Guest: Obed Bapela - ANC's International Relations Subcommittee Deputy Chairperson

Western Cape High Court Judge Daniel Thulare has ruled that the original inquest into the death of Muslim Cleric and anti-apartheid activist, Imam Abdullah Haron, be overturned. 10.10.2023 4:35 ↓

  Guest: Cassiem Khan - independent researcher who writes and researches Apartheid Era Crimes and former director of the Imam Haron Foundation

Africa Update Report with Faith Mabera - Senior Researcher Institute for Global Dialogue 10.10.2023 3:37 ↓

  Afrika Update Report: 10 October 2023;  1. Death toll from Sudan's six-month war estimated to be more than 9,000 as fighting spreads to Al-Jazira State (central Sudan) 2.Egypt intelligence official says Israel ignored repeated warnings of ‘something big' 3. Liberia to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 10 Oct

#SenzoMeyiwaTrial: Defense in Meyiwa trial objects to cellphone expert evidence and Hat found on Meyiwa murder scene does not contain accused's DNA 10.10.2023 3:54 ↓

  Guest: Sipho Kekana – SABC Reporter

In Jagersfontein in the free state residents are without water again - after serious water problems there for the last eight years. Now residents have had no water at all for three days 10.10.2023 3:16 ↓

  Guest: Xolani Tseletsele – Mayor: Kopanong Local Municipality

In the middle-east Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinians in the Gaza strip - using airpower and rockets to attack targets in Gaza. 10.10.2023 6:59 ↓

  Guest: Abel Esterhuyse - Professor of Strategy: Faculty of Military Science: Stellenbosch University

Mediated Conversation: Rica and Gilab – the two surveillance bills before Parliament that should give every freedom-loving South African pause for thought 09.10.2023 22:43 ↓

  Guest: Murray Hunter - acting head of Intelwatch. Ahmore Burger-smidt - director at Werksmans Advisory Services and the Head of the Data Protection & Privacy practice group John Jeffreys - Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

Rugby Analysis: France to face Rugby World Cup Holders Springboks in quarter-final showdown 09.10.2023 3:13 ↓

  Guest: Andy Capostagno - Rugby journalist

UP study: Vitamin C and probiotics could help farmed chickens cope better with heat stress 09.10.2023 3:43 ↓

  Guest: Prof Joseph Chamunorwa - Head of Anatomy and Physiology Department at the Faculty of Veterinary Science: University of Pretoria

Cricket Analysis: A record-breaking match came to an end as the Proteas win at the Cricket World Cup 2023 09.10.2023 4:41 ↓

  Guest: Aslam Khota – Cricket Commentator and Analyst

Johannesburg has been hit by severe water shortages: new plan to manage the crisis isn’t the answer 09.10.2023 6:38 ↓

  Guest: Anja du Plessis - Associate Professor and Water Management Expert, University of South Africa

Human Settlements Minister Kubayi launches title deeds Friday and declares war on the backlog 09.10.2023 4:35 ↓

  Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Human Settlements Minister

Last week, UNISA management approached Gauteng division of the high court for an interdict to stop Minister Nzimande from placing it under the administration pursuant to the notice he issued to that effect. 09.10.2023 7:41 ↓

  Guest: Mametlwe Sebei - Lecturer: Department of Jurisprudence at UNISA

In Gauteng and the surrounding provinces the heatwave has had a debilitating effect on millions of people - with temperatures of around 35 degrees in some places 09.10.2023 4:35 ↓

  Guest: Prof. Liesl Dyson Meteorologist & Lecturer at University of Pretoria

South Africa expresses its grave concern over recent devastating escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  South Africa calls for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine. 09.10.2023 10:42 ↓

  Guest: Zane Dangor - The Director-General of Department of International Relations and Cooperation Guest: Na'eem Jeenah – Senior Researcher: Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)