The National Briefing

The SABC has brought back two of the country’s most iconic educational dramas —  Soul City  and Soul Buddyz . Both shows were trailblazers in using storytelling to address pressing social and health issues, from HIV/AIDS awareness to gender-based violence and children’s rights.   Guest: Phinah Kodisang: Soul City CEO 

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In a landmark development for South Africa’s fight against HIV, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has officially registered Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine designed to prevent HIV infection.   Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for Health   

The shocking assault of a 16-year-old Milnerton High School learner — captured on video and widely circulated online — has once again exposed South Africa’s deepening school bullying crisis. Guest: Vanessa Le Roux: Parents For An Equal Education Founder     

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm, bringing catastrophic winds, torrential rainfall, and life-threatening storm surge to Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean.   Guest: Francois Engelbrecht: Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand 

28 October 2025   1.    Ivory Coast - Yamoussoukro Ivory coast has decided, and elections results confirms the incumbent President Alassane Quattara Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term with 89.77% of the vote, according to provisional results announced yesterdayy, following an election marked by historically low turnout and the exclusion of hi...

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What is the Limpopo Investment Conference all about? Guest: Tshitereke Matibe, the current Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET)  

Across South Africa, a silent epidemic is growing among teenagers — gambling. From flashy TikTok clips to football jerseys and esports streams, gambling has quietly become part of youth culture. Guest: Claire Heckrath: Managing Director of InfoQuest 

Transnet SOC Ltd marked a significant milestone in its modernisation and efficiency drive with the launch of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes valued at R967 million at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2.   Guest: Jabu Mdaki - Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).    

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In recent weeks, alarming incidents of bullying and violence have shaken schools across Gauteng, raising urgent concerns about learner safety and discipline within educational spaces. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has launched investigations and pledged tougher safety measures following a series of violent episodes at schools in Boksburg and Pretoria. Guest: Dr. Shaheda Omar: Clinic Di...

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South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list — a global watchlist for countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Guest: Ismail Momoniat: Advisor, National Treasury        

South Africa’s fight against serious crime could face a major setback. Fifty-nine of the country’s most wanted suspects — including the alleged killers of rapper AKA and individuals tied to billion-rand fraud and corruption scandals — may evade prosecution because of a legal loophole in extradition law.   Guest: Andre Thomashausen: Professor emeritus for International...

President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a landmark three-nation visit to Southeast Asia from 22 to 28 October 2025, underscoring South Africa’s strategic pivot toward the Asia-Pacific region and the broader Global South.   Guest: Vincent Magwenya: Presidency Spokesperson     

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a direct warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “We’re hunting your submarines.” Healey says there’s been a 30% increase in Russian naval activity near UK waters, signalling a resurgence of Cold War–era tensions in the North Atlantic. Guest: Musa Mdunge - Political Analyst    

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Only 22.8% of poor households in South Africa currently receive free basic electricity (FBE) — meaning just one in four qualifying families benefit from the policy. This was revealed during a Parliamentary portfolio committee meeting on Electricity and Energy, where the Department of Electricity and Energy presented its plan to eliminate load reduction by March 2027. Guest: Daphne Mokwe...

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele says it was wrong for suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team. He appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.   Guest: Abongwe Kobokana: SABC Journalist        

The City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has vowed to reclaim the city’s inner core. He has been leading by-law enforcements in the Johannesburg CBD, the clean-up aims to restore order, repair infrastructure and curb illegal trading. However, the campaign has also sparked legal challenges and social tensions, as informal traders—many of whom claim to hold valid permits—accuse t...

The Public Protector South Africa, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka, has released a report detailing findings from an investigation into the alleged irregular establishment, appointment, and deployment of Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) by the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) under Premier Panyaza Lesufi.  Guest: Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka: Public Protector of South Africa   

The Black Business Council (BBC) has strongly condemned the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) proposal to replace the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act and the Public Procurement Act, saying it's a continuation of apartheid. Guest: Kganki Matabane: CEO Black Business Council