The National Briefing

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A new witness took to   the stand on Monday morning at the Madlanga Commission which entered   Day 51 of hearings at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. The inquiry continues to probe explosive allegations of corruption within the police service, following last year’s dramatic revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi...

Two Pikitup refuse trucks were torched in the early hours of Wednesday at a depot in Diepsloot, as waste collection disruptions entered their third week in parts of Randburg and surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs, sparking frustration among residents, businesses and councillors.     Guest: Marc Naidoo: Vice chairperson for the NORTHRIDING Residents association...

3 February 2026 1.    Madagascar – Maunga Cyclone Fytia hit Madagascar, flooding large parts of the northwest of the main island and leaving three people dead, while impacting nearly 30,000 others. Fytia made landfall near Maunga in the northwest of the country as a tropical cyclone with wind gusts of up to 210 km/h. Fytia, which was downgraded to a moderate tropical stor...

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Pakistani security forces killed at least 145 militants after a 40-hour wave of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan, one of the deadliest flare-ups in the province in recent years, officials said on Sunday. The assaults left nearly 50 civilians and security personnel dead, triggering large-scale counter-operations.     Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Dire...

Africa moves closer to an HIV Vaccine as first-in-human BRILLIANT 011 Clinical Trial launches in Cape Town Guest: Prof Glenda Gray, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) chief scientific officer   

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Incoming National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Advocate Andy Mothibi says he is ready to take up his new role as National Director of Public Prosecutions, despite mounting controversy surrounding his appointment.     Guest: Dr Jean Redpath: Senior Researcher in the Africa Criminal Justice Reform programme, as member of the Provincial Safety Advisory Committee, The Dullah Omar Institute&nb...

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has informed the Government of the State of Israel of its decision to declare Mr. Ariel Seidman, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, persona non grata. Guest: Chrispin Phiri: Ministry Spokesperson, The Department of International Relations and Cooperation 

Sunday World responds to DA Chairperson of Federal Council, Helen Zille, on comments    that she endorsed the election of billionaire Patrice Motsepe to become ANC president Guest: Queenin Masuabi: Senior Political Journalist, Sunday World   

Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge has been cleared of sexual harassment and gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, after a tribunal found key elements of the complaint against him were not proved. But while the ruling spares him impeachment and allows his return to the bench, the language and reasoning in the report have sparked outrage among activists and legal e...

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At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local authorities. The strikes are being described by Palestinians as the heaviest since the second phase of the ceasefire came into effect earlier this month, raising fresh concerns about the durability of the truce.     Guest: Professor Abel Esterhuyse is a member of the D...

Bank of America says South Africa is gaining momentum toward credit rating upgrades 2. Southern Sun and Pareto expand Sandton footprint 3. Market update

Parliament has vowed urgent intervention after a protest by film and television workers exposed what industry leaders describe as a near-collapse of South Africa’s screen sector. The Save SA Film Jobs protest outside Parliament in Cape Town forced lawmakers to acknowledge deep administrative failures and commit to emergency talks with government and industry stakeholders.     Guest:&nbs...

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Izwi Labantu Forum marched to the Union Buildings and they are calling for fair access to land and funding, an end to corruption and gatekeeping, real action against rural crime, and full accountability from those in power. Guest: Melissa Davids - Izwi Labantu Forum Gauteng Leader   

Trade unions representing workersin the restaurant industry have issued a warning to high-end eateries accused of exploiting employees, saying businesses will face ongoing disruption until they comply with labour laws.     Guest: Dominique Martin: Food & Allied Workers Union Media/Communications Officer Media   

Farmers from across South Africa have marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, demanding urgent land reform, improved rural safety and stronger government support for the agricultural sector. The march is being led by the Izwi Labantu Forum, with backing from the South African Communist Party.     Guest: Bennie Van Zyl: Leader, Transvaal Agricultural Union        

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, accepting its recommendations and calling for urgent action by law enforcement agencies to investigate serious allegations of corruption, criminality and political interference within the criminal justice system.     Guest: Lebogang Ramafoko: Executive Director at Corruption Watch   &nbs...

The RasTafari Nation Council (RNC) formally demands a public apology from the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, for remarks made through social media that Rastas are a “dirty people”, by uttering the short statement “dai vuil Rasta” which translates to that dirty Rasta.      Guest: Thau Thau Haramanuba (Deputy Chair), The Ras...

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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 30 January 2026 1.    Niger- Niamey  The Nigerian military government says gunmen attacked an air force base in the capital, resulting in heavy gunfire, explosions  Armed men attacked a Nigerien Air Force base in the capital city overni...