The National Briefing

In Lebanon there have been angry protests outside the home of the caretaker prime minister Mohammed Fehmi 15.07.2021 3:50 ↓

Guest: Shafiq Morton, a journalist for four decades, having focused on the Middle East  

Launch of African science magazine, Nature Africa 14.07.2021 4:22 ↓

Guest: Dr Wayne Muller - Responsibility Centre Manager: Strategy and Internationalization at Stellenbosch University  

DENOSA says the unrest in KZN and Gauteng creates a challenge and has become a barrier to healthcare workers 14.07.2021 3:17 ↓

DENOSA says the unrest in KZN and Gauteng creates a challenge and has become a barrier to healthcare workers, as its members report difficulties amid ongoing unrest. Guest: Simon Hlungwani - President of DENOSA  

The Humans Rights Commission calls on all political parties, to set aside their political differences and issue strong statements condemning the violence 14.07.2021 6:11 ↓

Guest: Chris Nissen - Commissioner at the South African Human Rights commission  

Community groups are now protecting shopping malls and searching for stolen goods to return to police 14.07.2021 3:50 ↓

Guests: Nhlanhla Lux - Soweto Parliament President

The poor are going to suffer due to these lootings – Black Business Council 14.07.2021 8:11 ↓

Guest: Sandile Zungu - Black Business Council President  

What are some of the big factors that have led to these unrests? 14.07.2021 5:44 ↓

Guest: Bheki Mahlobo, Analyst and Economic Researcher at the Centre for Risk Analysis.  

Update on the latest on the KwaZulu-Natal unrest 14.07.2021 3:14 ↓

Guest: Khalesakhe Mbhense - KZN SABC Reporter  

Metrobus services have been suspended until further notice 14.07.2021 0:48 ↓

Guest: Goodwill Shiburi - Metrobus spokesperson  

SANTACO says taxis have been suspended in KZN, but elsewhere taxis are operating fairly 14.07.2021 2:47 ↓

Guest: Thabisho Molelekwa - South African National Taxi Council national spokesperson  

The NPA condemns violence and looting and commits to prosecuting those arrested for criminal conduct 14.07.2021 3:19 ↓

Guest: Adv Mthunzi Mhaga – National Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa

In the US the president Joe Biden has mounted an attack on aims by republicans to put new restrictions on who can vote 14.07.2021 3:05 ↓

Guest: John Stremlau - Honorary Professor at Wits University  

Mediated Conversation: What are the Laws around inciting violence on social media? 13.07.2021 24:29 ↓

Guest: Tholoana Ncheke – Media and Telecommunications Expert Guest: Kate Wilkinson - Deputy Editor of Africa Check Guest: Jean Le Roux-Digital forensics at DFR LAB

Bringing the legacy of Charlotte Maxeke to life with a new puppetry production 13.07.2021 5:46 ↓

Guest: Buhle Ngaba- University of Western Cape Centre for Humanities Research Fellow  

The reason for these violent protests and lootings are because of the nine wasted years of state capture 13.07.2021 6:01 ↓

Guest: Bonang Mohale - Chancellor of the Free State University  

The South African Insurance Association has been heavily affected by the recent violent protests and looting 13.07.2021 2:21 ↓

Guest: Pamela Ramagaga – GM: Insurance Risks SAIA  

SASSA Suspends payments at Cash Pay points due to recent violent protests and lootings 13.07.2021 2:28 ↓

Guest: Paseka Letsatsi – SASSA Spokesperson  

What is the economic effect of the lootings on the business sector? 13.07.2021 5:06 ↓

Guest: Busi Mavuso - Business Leadership South Africa CEO    

What could be the main reasons for the recent violence and lootings? 13.07.2021 8:56 ↓

Guests: William Gumede - associate professor in the School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand  

The South African Council of Churches appeals for calm in the midst of violence & looting 13.07.2021 6:23 ↓

Guest: Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana - SACC General Secretary

Vaccination drive affected KZN and Gauteng due to violent protests and lootings 13.07.2021 3:59 ↓

Guest: Dr Nicholas Crisp, deputy director-general in the National Department of Health  

The SA National Defence Force to deploy soldiers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces to assist Law Enforcement Agencies. 13.07.2021 3:05 ↓

Guest: Brigadier Mafi Mgobozi – SANDF Spokesperson  

Amnesty International South Africa calls on the Police and SANDF to do more to stop the violence and looting in Gauteng and KZN 13.07.2021 3:43 ↓

Guest: Shenilla Mohamed is Executive Director of Amnesty International South Africa.  

Gauteng Emergency Services are currently responding to a high call volume of distress calls in various parts of Gauteng due to protests 13.07.2021 3:06 ↓

Guest: Robert Mulaudzi EMS Joburg Spokesperson  

In Cuba thousands of people have taken part in protests against that country’s government - in a society where protests are generally not held 13.07.2021 3:41 ↓

Guest: Brooks Spector - Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick