The National Briefing

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has openly accused former president Jacob Zuma of negligence during his presidency, implying that he failed to manage the issue of illegal immigration effectively. He went on to say that Zuma is irresponsible and promoting violence  against fellow Africans. Guest: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Political analyst, Acting Director of the Center for Securi...

1. Angola – China  Angola’s national airline, TAAG, has re-launched a weekly service from the capital, Luanda, to the Chinese city of Guangzhou. The first flight, operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, touched down this week, marking the official inauguration of the direct passenger service. It is currently the only direct, nonstop flight between the two countries, with Luanda servi...

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge accelerates, keeping rate hikes in focus 2. Apple raises prices for its products 3. Market update  

The Global Briefing: Rescue teams are racing against time in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country A Pakistani court has sentenced prominent Baloch rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment on terrorism and murder charges Europe's five biggest military powers have met in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit Guest: Dr Joan Swart - Researcher in M...

As South Africa prepares for the planned demonstrations on 30 June, law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to ensure public safety and maintain order. The Police and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority have met with leading private security companies to strengthen coordination, intelligence sharing and operational readiness ahead of the demonstrations. Guest: Sam...

As South Africa approaches the controversial 30 June, The Kenyan Peasants League has now appealed to the United Nations to intervene, calling for urgent measures to protect migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers and accusing authorities of failing to adequately respond to the crisis. Guest: David Otieno, General Coordinator of the Kenyan Peasants League, in Kenya Nairobi  

SA's municipalities spent a staggering R1.6 billion on consultants during the 2024/25 financial year, yet clean audits remain the exception rather than the norm. The Auditor-General has warned that many municipalities are becoming complacent, with only 39 out of 257 achieving clean audits.  Guest: Vanuja Maharaj - Auditor-General's Head of Audit  Portfolio 

Municipal Watch: Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa has revealed in parliament that 25 municipalities across the country reported non-compliant senior managers. This points to failures in recruitment processes, qualification requirements and other regulations.  Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa - Minister for Corporative Governance and Tradition...

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1.Kenya - Nairobi Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests today Two years since Gen Z protests rocked President Ruto’s government, thousands are gearing up to take to the streets again. Thousands of people in Kenya are gearing up for demonstrations as the country...

The state has separated the trial of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala from that of the other accused in the SAPS Medicare24 case. The NPA has also indicated that Matlala may turn state witness to assist the Independent Directorate Against Corruption with its investigation. Guest: Ulrich Roux - Founder and managing director of Ulrich Roux & Associates

Guest: Rory Petzer - South Africa’s Minister of Champions -Comedian and content creator.  

Bafana Bafana makes history by beating South Korea 1-0 to progress to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Guest: Sifiso Rama - SABC Senior Sports Journalist in Mexico    

The International Maritime Organization has launched a major evacuation operation to bring home more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region after months of disruption linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Peru is set to have its first elected female president after Keiko Fujimori secured an insurmountable lead in a fiercely contested election. A wave of progressive victories h...

Reality Check with Ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill: State Owned Enterprises as these institutions  sit at the intersection of economic growth, public service delivery, fiscal sustainability and social stability. Guest: Amb. Nozipho January-Bardill - GBV Ambassador and Trustee of the UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Built in Mzansi: How a youth-owned digital marketplace acts as a modern-day digital directory, significantly impacting communities by bridging the gap between local, informal, and small-scale service providers (e.g., plumbers, carpenters, and domestic workers) and consumers who need their skills, thereby driving local economic activity and job creation. Guest: Obonagetse Pataki&nbsp...

Is South Africa enabling it early enough to maximise its impact on jobs, growth, and broader economic inclusion. Guest: Janis Robson, Business Development Head at FNB 

Guest: Liso Mdutyana - Junior Researcher - Budget and Debt Policy for the Institute for Economic Justice Guest: Amir Bagherioromi - Media and Campaigns Officer at Oxfam South Africa  Guest: Zakhele Mthembu - Policy Officer for Free Market Foundation  

Reality Check with Ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill: Institutions of Local Government - The reason is that Local Government is at the cold face of service delivery and the vehicle for providing the most basic social, economic and cultural rights as defined in our constitution. Guest: Amb. Nozipho January-Bardill - GBV Ambassador and Trustee of the UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in o...

Consumer confidence sours in the second quarter    2. The construction sector builds momentum as recovery takes hold 3. Market update

The National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza is now under fire for refusing to oppose Ramaphosa's interdict Guest: Athol Trollip - ActionSA Parliamentary Leader   

A Pretoria High Court ruling has temporarily halted the manufacture and sale of compounded semaglutide products by a local pharmacy group, following legal action by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. The court found that the products, marketed as weight-loss treatments similar to Ozempic and Wegovy, had not been approved by South African regulators and raised concerns about quality, safety and com...

With tensions rising ahead of the planned 30 June shutdown over concerns about illegal immigration, government has turned to the Zulu Royal House in an effort to promote peace and stability. Guest: Prince Thulani Zulu -  the spokesperson for the Zulu Royal House    

As Bafana Bafana prepare for their final FIFA World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea on Thursday morning at 3am South African time, hopes are high that Hugo Broos' men can secure a place in the knockout stages. Research shows that the dramatic equaliser triggered a significant surge in national happiness levels, demonstrating the powerful role sport can play in uniting SA. Guest: Professo...

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. South Afrika - Zambia:  South Africa's Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country's Supreme Court of Appeal overturned an earlier...

US manufacturing growth accelerates in June 2. FedEx closes fiscal year on a strong note despite fuel cost surge 3. Market update