The National Briefing

There are now reports that cancer patients in Gauteng still await Treatment despite court ruling that Gauteng Health Department should continue treatment amid appeal 26.08.2025 5:19 ↓

    Guest: Salome Meyer - Director at Cancer Alliance

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced that it will be introducing a Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment system in all its offices across the country from September 1, 2025, this is to detect potential fraudulent activities in the Sass 26.08.2025 5:31 ↓

    Guest: Paseka Letsatsi - SASSA national spokesperson

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 26.08.2025 4:41 ↓

    President Trump fires fed governor, Lisa Cook Chinese property giant, Evergrande delists  Markets - US, JSE, rand, oil and Asia

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 26.08.2025 4:34 ↓

    26 August 2025   1.    Japan - Ethiopia Road Inaugurated in Japan in Honor of Ethiopian Legend Abebe Bikila A road has been inaugurated in Japan in honor of Ethiopian legendary athlete Abebe Bikila. The Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Industry, Melaku Alebel, took part in a ceremony to name a road after the legendary athlete Abebe Bikila in Kasama cit...

What has been causing the extreme heatwave breaking records across Europe and its devastating impact? — from wildfires in south-west France and the Balkans to record-breaking temperatures in Bordeaux, Dubrovnik, and Šibenik. Early data from Météo France s 26.08.2025 5:08 ↓

    Guest: Professor Jasper Knight, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies: Wits University

Concerns are mounting over a Russian company recruiting young Africans aged 18 to 25 through online platforms, with the scheme allegedly boosted by paid South African influencers. How can one verify such opportunities to avoid young women falling prey to 26.08.2025 5:26 ↓

    Guest: Thembi Khowane - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Death of legendary actress Nandi Nyembe sparks outrage after she called for financial assistance. Why do South Africa Actors die poor? 26.08.2025 10:13 ↓

    Guest: Fumani N Shilubana, Filmmaker, Social Entrepreneur,  Host Of The Father’s Chair Podcast

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 26.08.2025 4:12 ↓

    ACSA doubles its annual profit Sasol returns to profitability  Markets - Asia, US, JSE, rand & oil

The Budget Justice and Imali Yethu Coalitions welcome National Treasury’s renewed commitment to public participation in the workshop hosted today 22 August 2025, in shaping South Africa’s fiscal strategy, as highlighted in today’s Macro-Fiscal Workshop. 26.08.2025 9:54 ↓

    Guest: Zukiswa Kota - Lead Coordinator to Imali Yethu

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has called on Acting National Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia to urgently direct emergency resources to the South African Police Services (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit, which faces an extreme lack of vehicles, 25.08.2025 7:59 ↓

  Guest: Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis Cape Town Mayor

Almost 10 years ago, at least 144 mental healthcare patients died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Now the NPA is considering the prosecution of two top officials for just two of the deaths, a decision that has angered the families of the victims 25.08.2025 7:32 ↓

  Guest: Christine Nxumalo Life Esidimeni Family Committee Member

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 25.08.2025 4:21 ↓

  Increased spending on flu medication gives Adcock Ingram a boost Aspen warns of an annual loss Markets - Asia, US, JSE, rand & oil

South Africa's government said on Friday it will allow private firms to run trains on its freight rail network, aiming to boost efficiency as state-owned logistics firm Transnet struggles to keep up with demand. 25.08.2025 7:24 ↓

  Guest: Mesela Nhlapo - CEO for Railroad Association.

Youth urged to study trades to be employable. 25.08.2025 4:39 ↓

  Guest: Mzi Mkhutshulwa- Business Executive at Resolution Circle

The chairperson of the portfolio committee on health has told MPs that non-South Africans are only entitled to emergency medical services at public health facilities, not the full package of comprehensive healthcare provided to South Africans. 25.08.2025 8:27 ↓

  Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dlomo - chairperson of the portfolio committee on health

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. Grindrod secures rail slot allocation from Transnet 2. Shoprite pilots smart trolleys at some of its stores in Western Cape 3. Markets - JSE, rand, oil, US and Asia 25.08.2025 5:00 ↓

x Grindrod secures rail slot allocation from Transnet Shoprite pilots smart trolleys at some of its stores in Western Cape Markets - JSE, rand, oil, US and Asia

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a Revenue Enhancement Debt Relief Programme to help residents, businesses, and non-profits clear old debt and reconnect to essential municipal services. 25.08.2025 5:47 ↓

  Guest : Cllr . Babalwa Lobishe - ( Executive mayor) Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 25.08.2025 5:21 ↓

    25 August 2025   1.    Eswatini- USA  Eswatini government faces court challenge over US deportees A group of human rights lawyers and NGOs are suing the Eswatini government for accepting five people deported by the United States. They say the secret deal with US President Donald Trump’s administration’s to accept third-country deportees is un...

Pressure mounts on Buti Manamela over Seta appointments. Parliament’s higher education portfolio committee gears up to grill new higher education minister, barely a month after his predecessor fell from grace 25.08.2025 8:54 ↓

  Guest:  Tebogo Letsie -Chairperson Parliament’s higher education portfolio committee

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 25.08.2025 4:55 ↓

    1. Jerome Powell turns dovish on, hinging at rate cuts 2. Spotify mulls price increaes 3. Markets - US, JSE, rand, oil and Asia

Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza 25.08.2025 6:02 ↓

  Guest: Saber Ahmed Jazbhay, a leading South African lawyer

As part of Eskom’s strategic objective to facilitate a competitive future energy industry, the company is transitioning its generation mix from predominantly coal to a blended portfolio with an increasing proportion of clean energy sources as we approach 22.08.2025 5:05 ↓

  Guest: Agnes Mlambo, Acting Group Executive Distribution for Eskom

The National Lottery Ithuba said they were aware of "misleading and factually incorrect" information currently circulating on social media regarding the legitimacy of winners. 22.08.2025 5:06 ↓

  Guest: Michelle van Trotsenburg - Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations: Ithuba

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Reporter 22.08.2025 3:30 ↓

    1. Sarb moves to liquidate Ditsobotla bank 2. Spur says the increased buying of supermarket ready made meals is starting to eat into profits 3. Markets - JSE, rand, oil, US and Asia

South Africa’s soccer team tournaments are off to a firing start with Pirates visiting Sundowns in the semi-final second leg at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, following the teams’ 1–1 draw in the first leg at Orlando Stadium last Saturday. 22.08.2025 5:47 ↓

  Guest: Nkululeko Nkewu - Co-Founder of iDiskiMedia, Football Broadcaster