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6:13

The City of Cape Town says it will need an estimated...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/12/22

The City of Cape Town says it will need an estimated R12 billion to overhaul its marine sewage outfalls as part of a long-term plan to protect the marine environment and public health. The issue has sparked political and public controversy, with opposition parties accusing the DA-run municipality of discharging raw sewage into the ocean and exposing beachgoers to serious health risks.  Guest: Councillor ZahidBadroodien: City Of Cape Town Mayoral CommitteeForWaterAndSanitation

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9:09

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/22

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 22 December 2025 1. Egypt- Russia-Afrika Partnership Forum Second Ministerial Conference: Shaping Russian African Strategic Partnerships Last week, Egypt hosted the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. It was the first event in this format held in Africa. African foreign ministers and the heads of executive

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5:39

South Africa heads into the festive season, a...

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2025/12/22

As South Africa heads into the festive season, a sobering picture of widespread financial distress is emerging. A new survey by Debt Rescue reveals that the vast majority of households are under severe financial pressure, forcing many families to scale back or abandon festive celebrations altogether.  Guest: Annaline Van Der Poel: Chief Legal Officer, Debt Rescue

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9:23

The Department of Transport has reported that an...

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2025/12/22

The Department of Transport has reported that an average of 32 peoplearedying on South Africa’s roads every day since the start of December. While this marks the lowest daily fatality average in five years, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says the death tollremainsunacceptably high as the festive season reaches its peak.  Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Deputy Minister, The Department of Transport

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6:57

The United States has seized a second oil tanker...

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2025/12/22

The United States has seized a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela this month, escalating tensions after President Donald Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.The move has drawn strong condemnation from Caracas, which has accused Washington of piracy and vowed to take the issue to the United Nations.  Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

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9:17

More South Africans are moving between jobs,...

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2025/12/19

More South Africans are moving between jobs, unemployment, and economic inactivity than they did five years ago, according to Statistics South Africa, pointing to a labour market that is becoming less settled. Is job stability declining in SA? Guest: ThembiKhowane: Talent Management Officer

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4:35

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Nedbank completes Ecobank exit 2. McCain plans to sell vegetable business to a US company 3. Markets

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10:39

The festive season is meant to be a time of joy,...

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2025/12/19

The festive season is meant to be a time of joy, connection and celebration. But by the time January arrives, many people are running on empty. Beyond the physical hangover of the holidays, a growing number of South Africans are experiencing what experts call social fatigue  Guest: Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

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8:14

What are some of the consequences of irresponsible...

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2025/12/19

What are some of the consequences of irresponsible and illegal gambling and what should people who want to gamble do to make sure they keep it responsible this festive season? Guest: LungileDukwana: Acting CEO, National Gambling Board

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4:04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Producer prices remain unchanged 2. Renergen to delist from JSE next month 3. Markets

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4:50

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested...

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2025/12/19

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested nearly 19,000 suspects and seized contraband worth more than R37 million in just one week as part of its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation. The intensified clampdown forms part of Operation Shanela II and aims to curb serious and violent crime during the holiday period.  Guest: BrigadierAthlendaMathe: National Police Spokesperson

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8:23

The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025...

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2025/12/19

The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025 with a historic twist. AFCON 2025 will be staged in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the first time the tournament is played across the Christmas and New Year period. How far will Bafana Bafana go in this tournament? Guest:OshebengAlpheusKoonyaditse: Author of "Politics of South African Football" and Broadcaster

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5:47

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The Bank of Japan raises interest rates 2. TikTok sets up joint venture for US operations 3. Markets

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5:51

Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape,...

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2025/12/19

Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant-General ThembisilePatekile, has acknowledged that the loss of police officers and detectives, driven by poaching,semigration, and budget constraints, is severely straining crime-fighting efforts in the province. Guest: MsAnrouxJohanna Du Toit Marais: MEC For Police OversightAndCommunity Safety Western Cape

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7:31

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/19

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 19 December 2025 1. Sudan – Egypt Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the war Sudan’s top general, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo yesterday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan. Burhan’s meeting with el-Sissi came

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7:43

The White House has unveiled a newly revamped...

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2025/12/19

The White House has unveiled a newly revamped “Presidential Walk of Fame” that replaces traditional, neutral historical descriptions of former US presidents with sharply opinionated plaques reflecting President Donald Trump’s personal views. Guest: John Stremlau: Wits University HonoraryprofessorOf International Relations

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4:57

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and...

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2025/12/19

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and celebrated a landmark judgment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordering the eThekwini Municipality to take concrete steps to address the ongoing sewage pollution crisis affecting Durban’s beaches, rivers, and water bodies. Guest:ZwakeleMncwango:ActionSAKZN Leader

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10:07

Gun Free South Africa says Bitou deputy...

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2025/12/19

Gun Free South Africa says Bitou deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi could still face criminal charges after a viral video showed her firing what appeared to be a gun during her son’s umgidi ceremony. The organisation has praised police for opening an investigation, warning that public safety and the law apply whether the firearm was real or a replica.  Guest: Professor Nirmala Devi Gopal - Academic Leader in the Discipline of Criminology and Forensic Studies.(UKZN)

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6:13

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Student...

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2025/12/18

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Student Representative Council (SRC) has launched its 2026 SRC Trust Fund fundraising campaign, aimed at ensuring that no student is excluded from their studies because they cannot afford registration fees.  Guest:LonwaboXolo: Treasure General, The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student representative council (SRC)

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5:53

A snap survey of South Africa’s water resources has...

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2025/12/18

A snap survey of South Africa’s water resources has revealed widespread contamination, with E. coli detected in up to two-thirds of tested water samples, raising serious concerns about public health and the state of the country’s wastewater and sewerage systems.  Guest:FerrialAdam: Executive Director,WaterCan and Environmental Justice Activist

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