The National Briefing

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter China unveils 5 yr economic plan, focus on investment instead of stimulus  2. Raubex flags a slump in earnings  3. Markets  

Guest: Anthoni van Nieuwkerk - professor of International and Diplomacy Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs   

The City of Tshwane is under mounting scrutiny over a reported R777 million spent on water tankers in the 2024/25 financial year – a figure that overshot the approved budget by R457 million. Guest: Aaron Maluleka: City of Tshwane MMC For human settlements 

Following a bullying incident involving pupils at Milnerton High School, in Cape Town, Why do school children bully each other and how can parents spot the early warning signs? Guest: Professor Seths Cooper - Former President of the Psychological Society of SA

Phapano Phasha argues that the dismissal of Lumka Oliphant, former Chief Director of Communication in the Department of Social Development, is not merely an HR decision — it is a damning indictment of the moral decay within South Africa’s political leadership. Guest: Phapano Phasha - chairperson of The Centre for Alternative Political and Economic Thought

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Spar expands its exposure to the healthcare market with its acquisition of Aptekor 2. H&M bets on Yaga, with R80 million investment  3. Markets

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter   Inflation ticks higher in September  2. Famous brands’ stronghold in local market boosts earnings (owner of steers, Debonairs and wimpy) 3. Markets  

The Gauteng Premier has disbanded the Amapanyaza and the Public Protector (PP) has also released a report on allegations of irregularities in the establishment, appointment, and deployment of Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens (CPW)   Guest: Elijah Mhlanga - Gauteng Government Spokesperson    

Two teenagers, Diegan Ryters (17) and Tigan du Plessis (18), were tragically killed in a gang-related shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon. Why is gang violence rife in Coloured communities?   Guest: Dereleen James: ActionSA MP, anti drug activist     

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has announced that it has not yet decided whether to support the ANC or the SACP in the upcoming 2026 local government elections.   Guest: Mathew Parks: Parliamentary Coordinator, Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU)   

he Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has now ruled that  former President Jacob Zuma must personally repay over R28.9 million used to fund his private legal battles. The judgment reinforces the principle that public funds cannot be misused for personal legal matters, even by former heads of state.   Guest: Samkele Maseko: Political Reporter, SABCNews  

There are now reports that there is an increasing number of tertiary students using their NSFAS allowances to fund online gambling, leading to financial hardship, emotional distress, academic decline, and in some cases, addiction. Guest: Siyabonga Goni - an education reporter from Daily Maverick    

1. LVMH mulls selling its stake in Fenty Beauty 2. Tesla delivers revenue growth after two downbeat quarters  3. Markets

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 23 October 2025 1.    Ivory Coast - Yamoussoukro Ouattara seeks fourth term as Ivorian youth voice frustration through poetry Placide Konan is using his slam poetry performances to protest Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fou...

Russia launched a devastating large-scale air assault across Ukraine early Wednesday, leaving at least six civilians dead, including a six-month-old baby, and plunging much of the country into darkness and chaos. Guest: Professor Abel Esterhuyse is a member of the Department of Strategic Studies in the Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University   

    Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABCNews Reporter 

    Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin: Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter    

    Guest: Isaac Sileku: Western Cape Mobility Minister 

    Guest: Bronagh Hammond - Director of Communications: Western Cape Education Department

    Guest: Mary Metcalfe: professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)    

  22    October 2025   1.    Madagascar - Antananarivo Madagascar's Gen Z protesters angry at coup leader's choice of prime minister Gen Z protesters in Madagascar have expressed anger and disappointment after new leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina appointed businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation's prime minister on Monday.   2...

  Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg 

  Guest: Warren Ingram: Co-founder at Galileo Capital 

Two teenagers have been killed in a shooting incident in Westbury, Johannesburg, on Tuesday. Four other teenagers are receiving medical attention for gunshot wounds. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says it is concerning that young children are being used as runners for drug-peddling in Westbury  in Johannesburg and elsewhere in the country.   Guest: Jefferson Al...

    Guest: Bongani Ramontja: leader of the Soil of Africa Civic Movement