The National Briefing

COSATU is leading a masses marches on Friday to demand urgent action to address the country's escalating cost-of-living crisis. The federation says workers and communities are being pushed deeper into debt while wages fail to keep pace with rising expenses. Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU Spokesperson   

1. Japanese exports jump at fastest pace since 2022 2. SpaceX’s market value jumps past tech giants like Amazon & Microsoft  3. Market update  

The Global Briefing:The European Parliament has voted to approve a key trade deal with the United States Reports suggest Qatar played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in bridging differences between Washington and Tehran China has reaffirmed its strong support for Myanmar's leadership during President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to Beijing. Guest: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu - Professor of Politi...

Built in Mzansi: how a campaign targets South African taxi drivers and commuters to address the high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused by long periods of sitting, high stress, and limited access to health resources.  Guest: Dr David Jankelow – SA Heart Past President and Media Committee Chair 

Vilakazi street in Soweto will see an introduction of Merabe, a mixed-use cultural and lifestyle destination that brings together heritage, hospitality, residential living, retail, dining and tourism experiences within a single integrated precinct. Guest: Thabang Sithole - Managing Director of Merabe   

Reality Check with Dr Steven Zwane:  The Youth of 1976 and the Youth of 2026: Different Battles, Same Demand for Dignity  - A Youth Day reflection on how today’s young people are confronting unemployment, inequality, GBV, poor services, unsafe communities and blocked opportunity.  Guest: Dr Steven Zwane - Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship a...

The SA Human Rights Commission is heading to the Johannesburg High Court this week over comments made by media personality Ngizwe Mchunu about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They argue that his remarks amount to hate speech and incitement, raising important questions about freedom of expression, accountability, and the protection of human rights in SA Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Commission...

SA’s government has unveiled a new implementation plan aimed at strengthening migration management, improving border security, tightening law enforcement, and addressing concerns around irregular migration. The plan, coordinated through the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, also seeks to balance national security, humanitarian obligations, and regional cooperation.  Guest: Dr Po...

Guest: Otsile Nkadimeng - award-winning youth climate activist and advocate

Guest:  Mbali Baduza - WeThePeopleSA  News Headlines with Sameea Moerat Sports with Masechaba Nkgapele  

1.South Afrika – Soweto  The 2026 National Youth Day commemoration is held under the theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, with the slogan “Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation”, and is further anchored by the focus “Mapping the Barriers: Auditing Access for Economic Inclusion”.  From FNB Open space to...

Haiti's worsening security crisis has taken another alarming turn after a senior defence ministry and police official was reportedly abducted in Port-au-Prince. Diplomatic tensions between India and the United States are escalating after three Indian sailors were killed during a US military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Dr Naledi Modise - Lecturer of Political Science and International...

Last year, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, an intern in the paediatrics department at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital was found. He suffered from diabetes and died a week after allegedly being made to work despite reporting that he was unwell. Earlier this year, it was revealed that an investigation was conducted by the Office of the Health Ombudsman Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - National Healt...

Guest: Lehanda Rheeder - Spokesperson for Pit Bull Federation of South Africa   Guest: Sizwe Kupelo - Patron & Founder, Sizwe Kupelo Foundation 

Shoprite surpasses store expansion target as it strengthens market leadership Economic week ahead - investors eye inflation figures  Market update

The African Transformation Movement has formally opposed President Cyril Ramaphosa ’s urgent interdict application and is ready to defend the impeachment process. Guest: Zama Ntshona - Spokesperson of the African Transformation Movement

Last week, we spoke to KZN Premier Thami Ntuli about roundtable discussions he was hosting as part of dealing with illegal immigrants in his province and the protest action that has been taking place there. He also met with the Pakistani High Commissioner to South Africa to discuss fears of a June 30th deadline given by the organisers of the March on March movement. Guest: Thami Ntuli - KZN Premie...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approached the courts in an urgent bid to halt Parliament’s impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal, arguing that the process should not continue while he challenges the Section 89 panel report that forms its basis. Can the President stop the impeachment process? Guest: Bophelo Seleke - Independent Legal Analyst

1.DRC- Kinshasa   Rally against the constitution change plan turns violent Two opposition figures in the DR Congo were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution, broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters. In power since 2019, President Felix Tshisekedi, 62, is approaching the end of his second, and, under the current constitution,...

Oil falls on tentative US Iran peace deal 2. Bytedance eyes AI chip deal with China’s Iluvatar CoreX 3. Market update

The Global Briefing: Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran Northern Ireland is grappling with a fresh wave of unrest after anti-migrant protests erupted following a knife attack in Belfast. The United States says it has dealt a major blow to transnational organised crime after President Donald Trump announced that a US strike had killed H&eacute...

Guest: Nkosikhona Mbatha – Chief Executive Officer at Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency 

The Department of Home Affairs yesterday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the country illegally. Yesterday, the first repatriation flight is said to have departed carrying  268 passengers. Guest: Thulani Mavuso - Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs  

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya says employers who hire undocumented workers could soon face fines of up to R100,000 per worker, while thousands of additional labour inspectors are expected to be deployed to enforce compliance. What could these changes mean for households, businesses and workers across South Africa? Guest: Jomo Sibiya - Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour...

Last year, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, an intern in the paediatrics department at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital was found. He suffered from diabetes and died a week after allegedly being made to work despite reporting that he was unwell. Earlier this year, it was revealed that an investigation was conducted by the Office of the Health Ombudsman Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi -...