The National Briefing

Guest: Ebeneazer Botha – Patriotic Alliance Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Japie van der Linde – ActionSA Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Denver Hilander - Afrika Mayibuye Movement Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group  

LifeLine Pietermaritzburg led a protest outside Mbambangalo High School yesterday following allegations that a 41-year-old teacher raped pupils. LifeLine says it has received reports involving 11 learners, while parents are demanding justice and greater protection for children. What needs to happen to ensure these allegations are properly investigated and that learners are safe at school?  Gu...

Reality Check with Mark Heywood: Access to sufficient nutritious food and activism - the eve of World Food Day Guest: Mark Heywood - Human rights and social justice activist  

The ANC is asking the Constitutional Court to intervene in its dispute with the Electoral Commission over 181 candidates who were not captured for six municipalities ahead of the 4 November local government elections. If the court rules in the ANC’s favour, what would it take logistically for the IEC to include these candidates, and could this affect election preparations or timelines? Guest...

SA’s asylum seeker policy remains under scrutiny following the Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications, the government’s decision to withdraw the directive, and violent protests in parts of the country. The debate has reignited questions about immigration control, constitutional obligations and pressure on public services. How does South Africa balance protecting its borders...

COSATU has wrapped up its reconvened 15th National Congress, electing Mike Shingange as its new president. The congress also saw outgoing president Zingiswa Losi elected as general secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position. But the gathering was not without controversy, with ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe walking out. What do the leadership changes and the walkout mean for the fed...

Sudan- Egypt- USA Commercial Diplomacy Starts With Connections Chargé d'Affaires Jonathan Howard and the Office of Sudan Affairs hosted a reception in Cairo bringing together approximately 60 Sudanese business leaders, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) alumni, and representatives from U.S. Embassy Cairo's Foreign Commercial Service. The gathering focused on strengthening U.S.-Sudanese...

Tensions between Britain and Argentina are escalating over oil exploration near the Falkland Islands Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined high school students in France protesting against deteriorating school infrastructure, teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms Guest: Dr Naledi Modise - Lecturer of Political Science and International Relations at the North West University  &nbsp...

Guest: Gina Duimpies – DA  Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Leonard Wynne - ANC Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Bishop Goodman Theys - Build One South Africa Mayoral Candidate of Beaufort West Municipality Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group    

Mining production plunges in August, raising GDP concerns IMF lowers SA’s growth outlook Market update

Reality Check with Mark Heywood: Access to sufficient nutritious food and activism - Food pricing. It’s neither moral nor legal to set such high prices on essential food that it denies people access to it because they can’t afford it. Guest: Mark Heywood - Human rights and social justice activist

Following a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications, Home Affairs issued a directive to refugee reception offices, before withdrawing it on 9 October after violent protests in Durban, Soweto, Marabastad and Gqeberha. How does the Constitutional Court reach its decisions, and what happens when those judgments trigger public anger? Guest: Bond Nyoka - Attorney and Legal Expert   &nbs...

The High Court in Cape Town has heard arguments from the EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association in a legal challenge linked to Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee. Committee chairperson Makashule Gana says the committee will defend the decisions taken during the process. What is at stake in this legal challenge?  Guest: Abongwe Kobokana - SABC Reporter  &nbsp...

Shadrack Sibiya’s fall from grace has taken another turn, with explosive allegations emerging in a court recording as he faces serious criminal charges. The former deputy national police commissioner has since resigned from the SAPS, while allegations about his relationships and dealings with controversial businessman Cat Matlala continue to surface. How did a senior police officer end up he...

PetroSA is facing liquidation proceedings while grappling with an estimated R10.1-billion in environmental rehabilitation and decommissioning liabilities, against just R3.1-billion in ring-fenced funds. That leaves a potential shortfall of between R6.6-billion and R7-billion, raising serious questions about the future of abandoned oil and gas infrastructure, accountability at state-owned enterpris...

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa South Afrika – Cape Town- Afrikan Energy Week This week, energy ministers, investors and oil executives are meeting in Cape Town for African Energy Week, which runs until October 16. The conference focuses on investment in oil and gas, energy finance and ending ene...

JPMorgan misses earnings forecasts as uncertainty weighs on business China’s inflation picks up in September Market update  

The Global Briefing: The British government says Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was almost certainly behind a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a military airbase used by US bombers. Prosecutors in the Philippines have dropped three of four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving allegations of unexplained wealth as the sole remaining count Colombia&rs...

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest:  Apa Pooe – PAC Mayoral Candidate of Emfuleni Local Municipality Guest: Kingsol Chabalala – DA Mayoral Candidate of Emfuleni Local Municipality Guest:  Jeanette Maloka &...

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest:  Cobus Cato – FF Plus Mayoral Candidate of Emfuleni Local Municipality Guest:  Rowan Lewaak - Patriotic Alliance Mayoral Candidate of Emfuleni Local Municipality Guest: Mlungi...

The National Senior Certificate examinations begin tomorrow, with thousands of Grade 12 learners across the country preparing to write their final exams. NAPTOSA is wishing the Class of 2026 well, while urging learners to maintain academic integrity and encouraging parents and teachers to provide the support they need. What should learners prioritise as they enter this critical period?  Guest...

IMF upgrades global growth outlook Global smartphone shipments decline in Q3 Market update  

Botswana – South Afrika South Africa fuel prices compared to Botswana seems no balance of equation and still challenging to be a South African motorist in the SADC region. Compare how much petrol R5 000 buys in South Africa and Botswana after October’s fuel price changes and where motorists save most. Motorists in South Africa are facing higher fuel costs following the latest petrol pr...

Guest: Annaphy Ntola – Al Jama-Ah Party  Mayoral Candidate of Collins Chabane Municipality Guest: Dr Tinyiko Khosa – Able Leaders Party Mayoral Candidate of Collins Chabane Municipality Guest: Basikopo Makamu – ANC Mayoral Candidate of Collins Chabane Municipality   Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group  

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality in the Limpopo Province will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest:  Hamlet Msisinyane – MKP Mayoral Candidate of Collins Chabane Municipality Guest: Dunani Baloyi – EFF Mayoral Candidate of Collins Chabane Municipality Gu...