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The Global Briefing: Iran has now launched missile...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/04

Iran has now launched missile and drone attacks targeting US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain. The United Kingdom and China appear to be exploring a diplomatic reset. Canada is pushing for a 16-year extension of the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico Guest: Willem Els - Senior Training Coordinator at the Institute of Security Studies

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4:55

Built in Mzansi: How Surgical Assistant (PTY) Ltd has...

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2026/06/04

Built in Mzansi: How Surgical Assistant (PTY) Ltd has built an innovative health-tech platform in South Africa that has facilitated more than 7000 cases. Guest: AD Schoeman– Co -Founder of the Surgical Assistant (PTY) Ltd

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18:29

The Briefing Debate: Is enough being done to protect...

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2026/06/03

Guest: Dr Shaheda Omar - Director of the Teddy Bear Foundation for Abused Children

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10:49

The Reality Check with Dr Lebohang Pheko: examining...

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2026/06/03

The Reality Check with Dr Lebohang Pheko: examining infrastructure, state capacity, debt, ratings agencies and ownership, arguing that the real question is not simply whether the state recovers, but who owns and controls the political economy emerging through that recovery. Guest: Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko, Political Economist and Senior Researcher Fellow at Trade Collective.

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4:50

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has...

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2026/06/03

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has introduced a new clause in its service level agreements that effectively bars NGOs from using provincial funding to pay non-South African social workers. Guest: Lisa Vetten - Chairperson of the Gauteng Care Crisis Committee

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8:38

The South African Human Rights Commission meets the...

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2026/06/03

The South African Human Rights Commission meets the police in KwaZulu-Natal and the United Nations Agencies to address issues linked to recent marches on immigration and related concerns Guest:AsezaGungubele- Commissioner for the SA Human Rights Commission

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3:33

Thousands of Johannesburg commuters face another day...

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2026/06/03

Thousands of Johannesburg commuters face another day of uncertainty as Metrobus services remain disrupted due to ongoing industrial action. The Democratic Alliance has accused Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene of failing to address these challenges, arguing that years of poor planning and underinvestment have left commuters and workers paying the price. Guest: Cllr Sean Kreusch – DA Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Transport

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5:13

Yesterday, Hawks Warrant Officer Karl Sander broke...

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2026/06/03

Yesterday, Hawks Warrant Officer Karl Sander broke down at the Madlanga Commission after being told that a disputed polygraph test linked to him had been declared invalid. How credible are polygraph tests and can they be manipulated? Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Specialist InvestigatorIntoSerious Violent, Economic, And Cyber Crimes

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6:40

AfriForum has gained access to previously concealed...

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2026/06/03

AfriForum has gained access to previously concealed Eskom contracts following a landmark court ruling that forces the power utility to open its books on key coal, diesel and electricity supply agreements. Guest: Morne Mostert - Head of Local Government at AfriForum

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3:25

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

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2026/06/03

US targets 60 countries with additional tariffs over forced labour claims 2. Google parent company, Alphabet raises $80bn to fuel AI expansion 3. Market update

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5:42

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/06/03

1.Ethiopia – Addis Ababa The Ethiopians have decided, and the election results are trickling in, and the AU Election Observer Mission will host the press briefing today.The AUEOM is led by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya. The Mission comprises 73 Short-Term Observers (STOs), 61% of whom are women, drawn from 37 African countries, including ambassadors accredited to the African Union, officials of election management bodies, members of civil society organisations,

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6:52

The Global Briefing: India’s Prime Minister Narendra...

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2026/06/03

The Global Briefing: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held high-level talks with Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. Trade tensions are heating up again after the Trump administration proposed a new 25% tariff on a range of Brazilian imports, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. Denmark has finally formed a new government. Mette Frederiksen has secured a third term as Prime Minister. Guest: Dr Alfred Makotsi - Lecturer in Diplomacy and

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5:43

Built in Mzansi: How Siyabonga Khumalo is inspiring...

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2026/06/03

Guest: Siyabonga Khumalo - Graduate at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal .

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20:51

The Municipal Watch: Veteran politician Khusta Jack...

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2026/06/02

The Municipal Watch: Veteran politician Khusta Jack has spoken out about why he left the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral committee. He says that governance in that municipality has deteriorated significantly under the current mayor's leadership and that residents are being cheated. Guest: Zukile Madikane - Spokesperson for the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition Guest: Mkhuseli Jack- FormerMMC forcorporate services at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Guest: BabalwaLobishe- Executive Mayor at

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5:55

The Reality Check: how AI, energy transitions,...

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2026/06/02

The Reality Check: how AI, energy transitions, strategic minerals and logistics are repositioning South Africa and Africa within a rapidly restructuring global economy — and asks who captures the value of this new geopolitical importance. Guest: Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko, Political Economist and Senior Researcher Fellow at Trade Collective.

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3:21

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

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2026/06/02

New vehicle sales hit a 13 year high in May Motorists brace for another petrol price hike Market update

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6:02

Bafana Bafana's long-awaited journey to the 2026 FIFA...

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2026/06/02

Bafana Bafana's long-awaited journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally back on track after a dramatic visa saga threatened to derail the team's preparations. Deputy sports minister says heads must roll over this debacle Guest: Peace Mabe - the Deputy Minister of Sport,Artsand Culture

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6:36

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected...

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2026/06/02

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson. What does this decision signal about the stability of the GNU? What political trade-offs were made to secure this outcome? Guest: Dr Levy Ndou - Political Analyst

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6:09

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected...

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2026/06/02

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee yesterday elected RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson. He secured 19 votes, which defeated United African Transformation (UAT) leader Dr Bantu Mahlatse, who secured 12 votes. Guest:Dr Bantu Mahlatse - Leader of the United African Transformation

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6:05

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is...

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2026/06/02

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is seeking clarity from Rise Mzansi over a R30 million donation that originated as a loan before being converted into a donation. What concerns or questions does the conversion of a loan into a donation raise under the Political Party Funding Act? Guest: Matsobane Nkoko - IEC Political Funding Manager

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