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The National Briefing

The National Briefing

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Oct 2, 2026

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Episodes

Some healthcare workers have come out to say they are uncomfortable with being the first to receive the vaccine 16.02.2021

Some healthcare workers have come out to say they are uncomfortable with being the first to receive the vaccine, as they feel they are used as guinea pigs Guest: Lerato Mthunzi – President of the Young Nurses Trade Indaba

In Myanmar the democratically elected leader Aung Saung Siu Kyi is due to appear in court in a zoom link later this week 16.02.2021

In Myanmar the democratically elected leader Aung Saung Siu Kyi who was detained in an army coup is due to appear in court in a zoom link later this week. Guest: Shafiq Morton, journalist for four decades

Assessing Cyril Ramaphosa’s three years as President of South Africa 15.02.2021

Guest: JP Landman - Analyst, Guest: Prof Tinyiko Maluleke – Political Analyst based at the University of Pretoria, Guest: Prince Mashele – Political Analyst

Agricultural sector starts the process against minimum wage for farm workers. 15.02.2021

Guest: Bennie van Zyl – General Manager of Transvaal Landbou Unie SA

Black Sash calls on the Government to increase the special relief of social distress grant 15.02.2021

Black Sash calls on the Government to increase the special relief of social distress grant from R350 to R585 after President Ramaphosa extended it for 3 months. Guest: Lynette Mart - Executive Director of Black Sash

There but are some indications that the first covid19 vaccine doses will be given to health workers this week. 15.02.2021

Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela, Dean and Head of School, Nursing and Public Health at UKZN’s School of Medicine

Former President Jacob Zuma is due to appear before the Zondo commission at 10am this morning 15.02.2021

Guest: Karyn Maughan - Senior Legal Journalist at @News24

Come today, if there is going to be an arrest on Jacob Zuma, it won’t be easy - MKMVA 15.02.2021

MKMVA soldiers to be deployed outside Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla. This comes in the wake of Zuma’s open defiance to appear before the Zondo commission Kebby Maphatsoe – President of the MKMVA

The ANC NEC is calling on ANC members affected by the resolution that if they are charged they must ‘step aside’. 15.02.2021

Guest: Dr. Ralph Mathekga - Political Analyst

How prepared are schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal for the reopening today? 15.02.2021

Guest: Kwazi Mshengu - Kwa-Zulu Natal MEC for Education

Government schools around the country will be back in class today and The Department of Basic Education is ready 15.02.2021

Guest: Mathanzima Mweli – Director-General @DBE_SA

Senators vote to acquit former President Donald Trump in a second impeachment trial. 15.02.2021

Guest: Brooks Spector - Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick

The Problem with our Government is that it refuses to change our economic structure 12.02.2021

Wrapping the week with Moeletsi Mbeki The Problem with our Government is that it refuses to change our economic structure

The President’s State of the Nation Address did not inspire much confidence for the business sector 12.02.2021

GUEST: Busi Mavuso - CEO of Business Leadership South Africa

The President spoke as if South Africa’s situation is normal and we have a dark cloud over our heads 12.02.2021

The President spoke as if South Africa’s situation is normal and we have a dark cloud over our heads Guest: Bantu Holomisa - Leader of the United Democratic Movement

What is government actually going to do to get this society and this economy to create jobs? 12.02.2021

What is government actually going to do to get this society and this economy to create jobs - what policies are going to be implemented this year? Guest: Ebrahim Patel – Minister of Trade and Industry

There is a disconnect with the Government and people on the ground in fighting corruption 12.02.2021

Guest: William Gumede - Chairperson Democracy Works Foundation & Professor, Wits School of Governance.

Tourism has been identified as an area that could employ millions of people 12.02.2021

Tourism has been identified as an area that could employ millions of people - but we have the covid-19 crisis which is preventing people from traveling Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane - Minister of Tourism

This year’s State Of The Nation Address was a missed opportunity, it was like he was addressing one a Covid-19 speech 12.02.2021

This year’s State Of The Nation Address was a missed opportunity, it was like he was addressing one of his Covid-19 speeches Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa IFP Spokesperson

This year’s State Of The Nation Address was only promises and no different from previous years 12.02.2021

Guest: John Steenhuisen – Leader of the Democratic Alliance

The US Senate finds the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump as constitutional and can go ahead 12.02.2021

Guest: Prof John Stremlau – Honorary Professor at Wits University

Reasons Why Couples Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day 11.02.2021

The Matsoso couple have been on our show before and tonight we are talking to them about their Valentine’s Day celebration and why is the 14th of February so important for their relationship? Guests: Mr Sechaba and Mrs Tlalane Matsoso

Mediated Conversation: Should the legal drinking age should be moved from 18 to 21? 11.02.2021

Guest: Professor Charles Parry-Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Guest: Peter Ucko - CEO of the Tobacco, Alcohol, and Gambling advocacy action group Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Soul City CEO

Activists in the City of Cape Town accuse the City of not wanting to build affordable housing next to urban centers 11.02.2021

Guest: Karen Hendricks-Reclaim the City Woodstock chapter Leader

Xolobeni Mining Saga: The High Court in Cape Town rules that the Australian mining company MRC) is abusing court process 11.02.2021

Xolobeni Mining Saga: The High Court in Cape Town rules that the Australian mining company Mineral Commodities Ltd (MRC) is abusing the court process GUEST: John Clarke-Social Worker and Activist

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