The National Briefing

eThekwini councillor Andre Beetge has urged the municipality’s management to pressure the National Treasury to release approximately R1.3 billion in outstanding disaster relief grants owed to the city for flood-related damages. Speaking during a council meeting on Thursday, Beetge criticised the delays, noting that the municipality has been forced to redirect internal funds from key infrastr...

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has delivered a landmark judgment against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), declaring its approval of municipal electricity tariff hikes unconstitutional. The court found that Nersa had failed to follow proper cost studies and public participation processes before implementing new tariffs — a violation of constitutional and statutory du...

The Malawi High Court has overturned a lower court ruling that would have allowed the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa, where they face charges of fraud and money laundering.

The Malawi High Court has overturned a lower court ruling that would have allowed the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa, where they face charges of fraud and money laundering. The decision effectively halts the extradition process, marking a significant legal victory for the couple who fled South Africa in 2020. Guest: Terrence Manase - Spoke...

Six people were killed and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on Saturday night. According to Gauteng police, two vehicles – a silver Polo and a black Polo – drove into the area and opened fire on residents. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and a manhunt has been launched for the suspects.   Guest: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe: National Pol...

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner of Tanzanian presidential elections with nearly 98% of the vote amid allegations of massive fraud, voter suppression, and violent crackdowns. The protests that erupted in the wake of the vote have become the largest and most politically charged demonstrations since the country’s independence in 1961, marking a turning point in t...

The Khulumani Support Group (KSG) has criticised the South African government for delaying the disbursement of over R2 billion in reparations to families of apartheid-era struggle icons, including Inkosi Albert Luthuli, who was killed by apartheid operatives.    Guest: Dr Marjorie Jobson: National Director, The Khulumani Support Group (KSG)     

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 03 November 2025   1.    Tanzania- Dar es Salaam Post election results, violence, message of congratulations, international and regional bodies human rights situation statements   In her victory speech on November 1, Suluhu said th...

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, citing concerns over Islamist militant attacks on Christians. Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect its Christian population and warned of “fast, vicious” military intervention unless the situation improves, though there is no verified evidence that Christians are being t...

Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to ease the long-running trade war that has unsettled global markets. the two leaders announced a series of measures to reduce tariffs, stabilise critical supply chains, and restart agricultural and energy trade between the world’s two largest economies.   Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Cent...

South African innovator and entrepreneur Gift Lubele has made history by releasing the country’s first AI-generated amapiano album, a groundbreaking project merging technology, creativity and African rhythm.   Guest: Gift Lubele : Creator of South Africa’s First AI Amapiano Album   

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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa   31 October 2025 1.    Tanzania – Kenya Tanzania’s post-electoral unrest isn’t confined to the country. It’s now spilling over into neighbouring Kenya. The town of Namanga is divided by the Tanzania-Kenya border. Tan...

Stockouts of essential medicines in South Africa continue to cost lives, threatening progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). To strengthen the country’s TB response, the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) has called for secure medical supply chains and local manufacturing capacity to guarantee uninterrupted access to quality medicines and diagnostics.   Guest: Mr...

What is the state of boxing in SA?   Guest: Joyce Kungwane: Founder and owner of TLB Boxing Promotions    

What inspired Umhlobo Wenene FM to collaborate with MaXhosa Africa for the Impolo Yabahlobo Lounge at Berlin November and what experience can guests expect?   Guest: Loyiso Bala: Umhlobo Wenene Business Manager   

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The ANC in Johannesburg stands by the City of Johannesburg as   the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) and COJ are headed to the high court in a legal battle over the metro’s ongoing removal of informal traders from parts of the inner city.   Guest: Masilo Serekele: ANC Greater Johannesburg Spokesperson   

On Saturday 1 November, civil society organisations, community representatives, and residents of Johannesburg will be gathering in protest at the Johannesburg Council Chambers over the water crisis in the region. Guest: Belinda Belseck: Founding Director of Professionals and Business for Change     

Today, the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa is in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg for a case against the City of Johannesburg in a legal battle over the metro’s ongoing clean-up campaign removal of informal traders from parts of the inner city   Guest: Nkosinathi Sithole: Director of litigation at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI)&nbs...

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A wave of violence swept across several Cape Flats communities over the weekend, leaving at least 22 people dead and 16 critically injured. The bloodshed, which spanned multiple neighbourhoods between Friday and Sunday, has prompted renewed calls for drastic government intervention to stem escalating gang warfare.   Guest: Geordin Hill-Lewis: Executive Mayor of the Cape Town 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, yesterday presented plans to recover delayed construction projects and restore accountability within the public infrastructure sector. Guest: Dean Macpherson: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister 

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