The National Briefing

The tragic death of 29-year-old Johannesburg Cartrack call centre worker Gcina Dhladhla has reignited concerns about workplace pressures, employee wellbeing and employer responsibility. How important is employee wellbeing at workplaces? Guest: Dr Tumi Mashego - clinical psychologist  

The Global Briefing: China has joined a high-level economic discussion hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of next week's G7 Summit. In Thailand, a Bangkok court has handed down death sentences to two men convicted for the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing that killed 20 people and injured more than 100. The United Nations is sending investigators to Lebanon to examine possible violations of...

Built in Mzansi: How IRIS, an AI teacher helps the education sector. IRIS is designed to empower educators and personalise learning. She can communicate in all 11 official languages, respond to voice commands, and assists students from Grade R to tertiary levels. Guest: Dr. Thando Gumede - Founder of BSG Technologies  

South Africa's iron ore export capacity is set for a major boost following the completion of a R4 billion infrastructure expansion project at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, Africa's largest iron ore export facility. As the terminal celebrates 50 years of operation, the investment is expected to position this strategic export corridor for future growth. Guest: Jabu Mdaki - Chief Executive of Trans...

Guest: Andries Schoeman - Chief Executive Officer at V3 Consulting Engineers

What is Northern Cape's Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs response to the water crisis in the Kai Garib Local Municipality? Guest: Bentley Vass - MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the Northern Cape  

Municipal Watch: Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised their deep concerns following revelations of how much municipalities owe Eskom. It was revealed last week in Parliament that the amount went from R89-billion to  R110-billion. Guest: Ms. Lerato Phasha - SALGA Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy Guest: Dr Nam...

Guest: Prof. Puleng LenkaBula - the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa

Bafana Bafana to take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today Guest: Sifiso Ramara - SABC senior sports journalist in Mexico Guest: Reneilwe Yeye Letsholonyane - Bafana Bafana legend who was part of the 2010 World Cup squad Guest: Mninawa Ntloko - SAFA Spokesperson

The Electoral Commission is seeking answers after RISE Mzansi declared a R30 million loan write-off as a donation in its latest political funding disclosure. The party insists the transaction is fully compliant with the Political Party Funding Act, while the IEC says it is examining the details of the arrangement.  Guest: Songezo Zibi - Leader of Rise Mzansi

Ethiopia – Addis Ababa NEBE Releases Preliminary Results From 24 Constituencies As Prosperity Party Dominates The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Chairperson, Melatwork Hailu, has released preliminary results from 24 constituencies, showing the ruling Prosperity Party winning all but one of the seats announced so far in federal parliamentary and regional council races.  Namib...

US inflation accelerates to a three year high 2. EU regulators scrutinise Warner Bros-Paramount merger 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: As the European Union considers welcoming new members, five of its most influential countries are proposing a controversial safeguard The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is once again under strain after both countries exchanged fresh military strikes Indonesian court has sentenced four military intelligence officers for carrying out an acid attack on promi...

Built in Mzansi: How Lekgabe “Kgabsy” Dihlabi has built a grassroots, non-profit organisation (NPC) dedicated to rural economic development, education, and community self-reliance (autonomization), primarily operating in Qwaqwa. She is currently holding a campaign called #NoChildLeftBehind, where she assists matriculants with tertiary and NSFAS applications. Guest: Lekgabe “Kgabs...

The SABC has confirmed it will be the official home of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing 34 live matches across S3 and SABC 1, supported by full radio coverage nationwide and streaming on SABC Plus. With the powerful campaign message “ALL OF US. ALL IN. Kaofela,” the broadcaster says this World Cup is about more than football. Guest: Orapeleng Lebethe - Head of Prod...

Guest: Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson   Guest: Mthetho Ngcukayithobi - Leader of Progressive Forces of SA  Guest: Njabulo Nzuza - Deputy Minister of the Department of Home Affairs 

South Africa’s economy expands by 0.5% in Q1, topping expectations  2. Mondi steps up efforts to shield office paper market from import pressure 3. Market update

Guest: Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi - Gauteng Police Spokesperson SA Police Service in Gauteng has launched a manhunt for suspects following a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people and left several others injured at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday evening, 09 June 2026. The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will visit the sc...

KZN Premier Thani Ntuli to host a Round-Table Discussion to engage on plans to remedy the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in KZN and the country. Last week he said that a collective response is needed to deal with illegal migration also that government must balance human dignity with the rule of law while addressing concerns about public safety, jobs, and service delivery. Guest: Thami Nt...

1. Ghana- United Nations Secretary General Ghana’s Edem Wosornu appointed to top UN refugee protection role UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR. The veteran aid official brings more than two decades of experience in crisis response and humanitarian coordination. France...

Questions are being raised about possible payroll irregularities in the education sector after a nationwide verification exercise uncovered more than 22,000 employee records that do not match government payroll data. The exercise, conducted across more than 21,000 public schools, also revealed over 610,000 undocumented learners and highlighted significant infrastructure ch...

1. China’s factory gate inflation jumps to four year high 2. JPMorgan flags inflation risks ahead of US CPI release 3. Market update    

The Global Briefing: The International Criminal Court is facing serious internal turbulence after its chief prosecutor was suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces a growing challenge from far-right factions attempting to reshape the country’s power dynamics and potentially weaken her grip on government. The United Nations Human Rights Coun...

Concerns are growing after reports that elderly social grant beneficiaries were allegedly misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels by people claiming to be linked to SASSA. Some pensioners say deductions of up to R240 have been taken from their grants without their knowledge Guest: Evashnee Naidu, KwaZulu-Natal Regional Manager at Black Sash.  

Reality Check with Prof. Puleng LenkaBula: Optimizing Youthful Dividend for strengthened Democracy. Guest:  Prof. Puleng LenkaBula - the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa.