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The South African Scholar Transporters Association (SASTA) is once again urging the government to enforce stricter regulations in the scholar transport sector. This renewed call follows a tragic incident in KwaZulu-Natal where at least 20 schoolchildren w 17.09.2025 6:47

  Guest: Sihle Magubane: The South African scholar transporters association's secretary general

Mbhazima Shilowa has now argues that, It is becoming increasingly difficult for the ANC to take action against non-performing officials. This includes non-performing councillors, speakers, and mayors. 17.09.2025 8:10

    Guest: Mbhazima Shilowa is the former premier of Gauteng and the former general secretary of Cosatu. 

Government has resolved the 2025 higher education funding crisis that left tens of thousands of students unable to register for their studies, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela announced on Monday. The intervention comes after th 17.09.2025 6:29

  Guest: Waseem Carrim: CEO of NSFAS 

The eThekwini Municipality’s Security and Emergency Services Committee is set to deliberate on critical urban safety concerns following motions submitted by ActionSA and the Active Citizens Coalition (ACC). These include the theft of municipal infrastruct 17.09.2025 8:13

    Guest: Musa Mbhele: City Manager, The eThekwini Municipality 

As gambling tightens its grip on KwaZulu-Natal's population—particularly through the rapid growth of online gaming—concerns over its social consequences are rising sharply. 17.09.2025 7:58

    Guest: Merlin Rangasami:  chairperson of Gamblers Anonymous in KwaZulu-Natal

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17.09.2025 7:03

    17 September 2025   1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Malawi- Lilongwe  Malawi have decided and elections results are trickling, collated and tallying ongoing  Malawi held 2025 triple elections yesterday as citizens voted for president, parliament, and local councils amid economic and political challenges.   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Guinea-Conakry  Guinea referendum...

Amnesty International South Africa has urged immediate international action following a damning report by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), which concludes that Israeli authorities and forces have committed and are continuing 17.09.2025 8:24

    Guest: Shenilla Mohamed:  Executive Director, Amnesty International South Africa 

The South African Presidency has revealed that over 1,200 public servants have been flagged for disciplinary action following investigations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). 17.09.2025 6:09

    Guest: Songezo Zibi: Chair, Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA)

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 17.09.2025 4:49

    Japan’s exports continue downward trend in August Baidu announces AI partnership with Chinese SOE  Markets

South Africa enters a pivotal moment in its fight against corruption as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System officially opens its first public hearing today. 17.09.2025 7:20

    Guest: William Gumede: Founder and Executive Chair of Democracy Works Foundation and Professor at the Wits School of Governance 

Coastal communities and environmental organisations are uniting in a critical legal showdown at the Constitutional Court today, challenging Shell and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy over proposed seismic surveys along South Africa’s Wild Co 16.09.2025 5:12

    Guest: Neville van Rooy: Community Outreach Coordinator at The Green Connection 

South Africa is on the brink of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, following substantial progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) systems. 16.09.2025 7:22

    Guest: Harry Scherzer: CEO of Future Forex 

Sekhukhune FC midfielder Thabang Monare was forced off the field during a Betway Premiership match for wearing the traditional wristband isiphandla, sparking public debate over the boundaries between cultural rights and professional regulations.  16.09.2025 7:09

    Guest: Prof VVO Mkhize: is one of the stakeholders whom the CRL Rights Commission works with on various issues pertaining to culture and African healing systems. He is the founder of the Umsamo Institute 

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 16.09.2025 5:13

    16 September 2025   1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Malawi-Lilongwe  Malawi decides today and what are the latest news  President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved Cabinet with immediate effect, no plans to devalue Malawi Kwacha after elections”-Finance Minister Chithyola Malawian Defence Force denounced fake news and opinion polls .   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Ke...

Speaking during the ANC’s National Executive Committee meeting in Boksburg, the Water and Sanitation Minister pointed to corruption, mismanagement, and criminal interference as key causes, and pledged urgent national intervention to reclaim funds, finish 16.09.2025 8:11

    Guest: Sean Phillips: Director General, Department of Water and Sanitation

In a bold opinion piece published in The New York Times, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended the recent conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to orchestrate a coup. 16.09.2025 5:49

    Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher on African Governance and Diplomacy at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 16.09.2025 4:41

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 16.09.2025 4:55

    US and China reach a framework agreement on TikTok's ownership Alphabet’s market cap surges above $3 trillion, joining the likes of Nvidia and Microsoft Markets

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the blame for South Africa's escalating service delivery protests squarely on the shoulders of ANC councillors and local government deployees, accusing them of neglecting their duties to engage, consult, and communicat 16.09.2025 12:17

  Guest: Samkele Maseko: Political Reporter, SABCNews  Guest: Dr. Ongama Mtimka - Political Analys: Nelson Mandela University

How do we balance the right to protest with the need for public safety? And how can communities make their voices heard without setting the very fabric of their neighbourhoods on fire? 16.09.2025 7:33

    Guest: Muzi Dladla: Executive Manager: Stakeholder Management at Sasria

South Africa’s Suicide Awareness Week was marked by heartbreak in KwaZulu-Natal, as two high school pupils — 14-year-old Okuhle Maphumulo and 17-year-old Lemar Dunn — allegedly took their own lives in separate incidents. 15.09.2025 8:52

    Guest: Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) 

In an era of increasingly complex criminal threats, collaboration between public and private sectors in law enforcement has become not only valuable but essential. This principle was the focus of the Civilian Crime Intelligence Network (CCIN) Summit, held 15.09.2025 6:12

    Guest: Chad Thomas: Crime expert and director of IRS Investigations 

South Africa’s Department of Transport has implemented sweeping new regulations for the e-hailing industry, effective 12 September 2025. The aim is to enhance safety, formalise the rapidly growing sector, and address longstanding tensions with the traditi 15.09.2025 5:51

    Guest: Collen Msibi: National Transport Department Spokesperson

There are now reports that South Africa’s public health system is facing a deepening crisis marked by over 25,000 critical staff vacancies, rising patient numbers, shrinking budgets, and mounting debt 15.09.2025 6:44

    Guest: Mark Heywood: South African Human Rights and Social Justice Activist 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 15.09.2025 4:32

    WBHO notes shifts in building investments  City Lodge weathers tough trading conditions  Markets