The National Briefing

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has begun defending his controversial decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), using his appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to reinforce his view that the unit had outlived its mandate and become irregular. Although his testimony on Tuesday was brief, Mchunu’s prepared statement set the tone for the challenges and s...

Employers have raised significant concerns to the Director-General of the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) regarding the Employment Equity Act (EEA) reporting requirements—particularly the obligation to racially classify employees in the absence of any statutory criteria, definitions, or guidelines. Guest: Jaco Swart: National Manager, National Employers Association of South Africa...

At the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Abahlali baseMjondolo leader Thapelo Mohapi delivered a powerful message about dignity, capability, and climate resilience. He argued that living in a shack does not determine one’s intellect or potential and called for climate-justice approaches that centre the voices of poor and marginalised communities. Guest: Thapelo Mohapi -...

KwaZulu-Natal’s festive-season road safety blitz is yielding a surge in drunk-driving arrests, with 66 motorists apprehended since Friday night alone. As authorities intensify enforcement, the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) has issued a stark warning: driving under the influence can leave motorists not only behind bars but also facing financially devastating insurance claim rejections...

The  IEC and political parties face a difficult road ahead as the country moves toward the next local government elections, scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027. With voter participation steadily declining and public trust in democratic institutions weakening, the challenge is no longer only logistical — it is profoundly about restoring faith in democracy itself. Recent rese...

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The local economy expands 0.5% in Q3 2. Small businesses remain concerned about the local economic environment  3. Markets  

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Anthropic reportedly plans its market debut 2. Samsung unveils its first multi folding smartphone  3. Markets  

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 3 December 2025 1.    DR Kongo- South Kivu  Violence escalates in South Kivu as M23 attacks government forces Clashes between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces, supported by coalition troops, broke out across South Kivu pro...

As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, stories of resilience, empowerment and second chances come sharply into focus. Few stories capture this spirit more powerfully than that of AMAZI — a social enterprise built on the belief that when women are equipped with skills and supported with dignity, their potential becomes limitless. Founded a de...

South Africa has successfully regained its seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, marking a significant return to the global maritime decision-making arena. The announcement was made by Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, during the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London on 28 November 2025. Guest: Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa:...

Hong Kong is reeling from its deadliest fire in decades as authorities reveal a widening criminal investigation, confirm a rising death toll, and confront growing public anger. Thirteen people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter amid allegations that substandard construction and renovation materials helped fuel the catastrophic blaze that swept through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate...

A powerful overnight hailstorm left parts of Kempton Park and Pretoria looking like a winter wonderland on Monday — but for many residents, the scene was anything but magical. Homes flooded, carports collapsed, windows shattered and several neighbourhoods were left without electricity after ice up to 20 cm deep blanketed the streets. We speak with SAWS to unpack weather expectations for Dece...

Business Update with Ntaolleng Letshela

The long and painful wait for Ithala Bank depositors is finally coming to an end. After months of financial uncertainty, the National Treasury has released a long-awaited R2.2 billion guarantee, paving the way for thousands of affected customers to regain access to their frozen funds. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli confirmed on Monday that all Ithala depositors will be paid before Christmas...

South Africa continues to face a worsening malnutrition crisis that is claiming the lives of children and threatening the country’s long-term social and economic stability. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, the nation is grappling with rising stunting rates, preventable child deaths, and the financial burden associated with chronic and acute malnutrition. Child welfare o...

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has released a highly critical report on the 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse, revealing major failures in the mine’s design and management. Despite the findings and the deaths caused by the disaster, the department has decided to allow operations at the Jagersfontein mine to continue, citing the need to protect the local econom...

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi returned to the spotlight on Monday as she testified before the Madlanga Commission, where allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and deep-rooted criminal networks within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) continue to unravel. Her testimony comes amid mounting claims that she protected suspended acting EMPD head Julius Mkhwanazi&mdash...

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has released a highly critical report on the 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse, revealing major failures in the mine’s design and management. Despite the findings and the deaths caused by the disaster, the department has decided to allow operations at the Jagersfontein mine to continue, citing the need to protect the local econom...

Business Update with Ntaoleng Letshela  

US lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers from the Trump administration following a report alleging that a US military operation in the Caribbean included a follow-up strike intended to kill survivors of an initial attack on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat. The report has intensified scrutiny of the administration’s expanding military operations near Venezuela, raised s...

02 December 2025 Sudan – West Kordofan  Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing South. In a statement, the RSF said its "liberation" of Babanusa in West Kordofan state — the latest frontline in the war in Sudan — came as it repelled "a surprise attack" by the Sudanese army...

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its final investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in Hartbeespoort. The complaint, lodged by the Hartbeespoort Community Development Initiative, accused the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) of systematically excluding black applicants from leasing state-owned land along the dam shoreline, while prioritisi...