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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, held a press briefing on Friday to address key issues affecting transport safety and infrastructure in the province. He announced a crackdown on the illegal use of blue lights, unveiled 29.09.2025 4:59

    Guest: Siboniso Duma: The MEC for Transport in KwaZulu-Natal 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 29.09.2025 4:29

    Inflation remains steady in August US Vice president, JD Vance confirms that TikTok’s US operations have been separated from ByteDance  Markets

The Office of the Tax Ombudsman (OTO) is investigating nearly 16,000 cases where cybercriminals allegedly hijacked taxpayer profiles on the SARS e-filing platform, stealing potentially millions in fraudulent tax refunds. 29.09.2025 5:50

    Guest: Lucien Pierce: Director at specialist IT & Cybersecurity law firm, PPM Attorneys in Johannesburg. 

Today, cultural groups including the Vhavenda, Vatsonga, and AmaNdebele will march to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in Pretoria. They are demanding equal representation for their languages and cultures in South Africa’s media and public platfo 26.09.2025 8:15

Guest: Thando Mahlangu – Cultural Activist, Author, Ndebele Art Painter advocating for AmaNdebele to be on TV 

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu acted inappropriately when he instructed national commissioner Fannie Masemola to immediately disband the KZN Political Killings Task Team. SAPS’ head of legal services, Major-General Pet 26.09.2025 7:27

Guest: Dr Guy Lamb - Crime Expert from Stellenbosch University 

Families across Gauteng are raising alarm over the neglect of public cemeteries, where vandalism, squatting, and dumping have turned sacred resting places into unsafe, undignified spaces. While municipalities promise repairs and security upgrades, grievin 26.09.2025 8:59

Guest: Azola Manjati, the head of Cemeteries and Crematoria at Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 26.09.2025 3:58

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has cemented its status as a leading research institution, with 82 of its scholars ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists in a global list compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. 26.09.2025 6:54

Guest: Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi – University of Johannesburg’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 26.09.2025 3:58

  •    1. Consumer confidence plunges in Q3 •    2. Tsogo Sun secures Somerset west casino license, paving the way for its expansion plans  •    3. Markets

Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to strike Hong Kong in recent years, has left the Tseung Kwan O waterfront promenade in ruins. The storm caused severe flooding, toppled trees, and devastated businesses, while residents and volunteers rus 26.09.2025 4:31

Guest: Jasper Knight – Professor of Physical Geography at Wits University 

EFF provincial MPL Rhulani Qhibi introduced a motion to rename the Kruger National Park to Skukuza National Park, arguing that retaining Paul Kruger’s name glorifies colonial and apartheid-era legacies. The proposal has polarised the nation, with supporte 26.09.2025 7:49

Guest: Sanjay Singh – Acting General Manager for Cultural Affairs) Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation 

Yesterday, The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa delivered a keynote address at the World Maritime Day in Cape Town 26.09.2025 6:35

Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa - The Deputy Minister of Transport 

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa26 September 20251. 26.09.2025 6:50

&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;France – Libya Paris court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy in Libya case A Paris court yesterday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya, a verdict that the still-influential conserv...

On this Heritage Day, the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders has issued a strong call to action under the theme “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era.” The statement reminds South Africans that heritage is not only about cultu 25.09.2025 7:44

    Guest: Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo - Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leader

The Mthatha Regional Court struck off the criminal case against Matatiele Mayor Sonwabile Mngenela, allowing him to resume office. The charges were deemed politically motivated. The municipality faces a governance crisis, raising calls for intervention by 25.09.2025 4:47

    Guest: Wonga Potwana – DA Cllr & Chief Whip, Matatiele Local Municipali ty

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 25.09.2025 4:10

    1. Alibaba pegs growth on AI boom 2. Angola eyes stake in De Beers  3. Markets

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 25.09.2025 7:00

    25 September 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Malawi- Lilongwe Mutharika wins with 57% as Chakwera concedes with 33% in Malawi election Former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party has been declared the winner of the presidential election held on September 16, 2025.    2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;DR Congo- Rwanda- USA  Exclusive-Congo, Rwanda eye Oc...

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 25.09.2025 4:48

    1. Alibaba pegs growth on AI boom 2. Angola eyes stake in De Beers  3. Markets

At the 80th UN General Assembly, a historic shift took place as more than 150 countries reaffirmed or extended recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state. With the addition of the UK, France, Canada, and several other Western powers in 2025, Palestine 25.09.2025 4:53

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

Madlanga Commission – 5 days in: Recap and Key Implications 25.09.2025 7:04

    Guest: Kholofelo Mabena Rakubu – Criminologist & Crime Expert Consultant

South Africa is facing a chilling wave of targeted killings against those who dare to stand up to corruption. The assassination of respected insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk earlier this month marks the fifth anti-corruption murder in 2025 alone. His 25.09.2025 8:38

    Guest: Jacques van Wyk – CEO, JGL Forensic Services

Canal+ has now finalized the Multichoice takeover. Multiple staffers across MultiChoice's DStv, SuperSportTV, MNet's TV channels and ShowmaxOnline have been filled with anxiety, nervousness and uncertainty. 25.09.2025 8:47

  Guest: Thinus Ferreira - an independent journalist covering South Africa's film and TV industry

South Africa’s first case of expropriation without compensation for a government housing project is heading to court. 25.09.2025 6:29

  Guest: Piet le Roux – CEO, Sakeliga

Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s two most influential provinces, have entered into a cooperative agreement aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving governance. The pact follows a two-day bilateral meeting of provincial leaders, concludi 25.09.2025 6:07

    Guest: Thami Ntuli – Premier of KZN

how do we turn SA’s Heritage Into a Window of Opportunity for Future Generations? 24.09.2025 8:08

  Guest: Dr Deonita Damons, Director at Boston City Campus  