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Bangladesh entered a tense nationwide lockdown...

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2025/11/14

Guest: Cynthia Farid: Research Associate with theCenterfor Asian Studies in Africa (CASA) at the University of Pretoria

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8:18

Despite having some of the most progressive...

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2025/11/13

Guest: Phuthi Mabelebele - Chief Director Responsible for Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities

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8:49

Explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission of...

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2025/11/13

Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC Reporter

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8:26

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced South...

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2025/11/13

Guest: Khaya Sithole - Chartered Accountant

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6:16

Vodacom has confirmed that it will not be offering...

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2025/11/13

Guest:Jan Vermeulen: Editor, My Broadband

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6:13

The United States Navy has announced that the USS...

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2025/11/13

Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

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5:29

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/12

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Agriculture industry gains pace as machinery sales and citrus exports surge 2. Premier eyes more acquisitions as it finalises RFG deal 3. Markets

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5:11

EFF

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2025/11/12

The EFF ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to get the party’s perspectives and expectations. Guest: Omphile Maotwe: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Treasure General

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7:52

A recent judgment by the Bloemfontein High Court has...

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2025/11/12

A recent judgment by the Bloemfontein High Court has clarified a key point of South African law: publicly disclosing someone’s HIV status may constitute a breach of privacy, but not necessarily defamation. The ruling arose from a case in which a Numsa union leader revealed a member’s HIV status during a grievance meeting, prompting emotional distress and an initial damages award of R100,000 — later overturned on appeal. Guest: Ulrich Roux: Managing Director: Ulrich Roux &

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4:29

The DA ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy...

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2025/11/12

The DA ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to get the party’s perspectives and expectations. Guest: Dr Mark Burke: Democratic Alliance ( DA) Finance Spokesperson X

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7:23

South Africa has launched an investigation after 17...

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2025/11/12

South Africa has launched an investigation after 17 of its citizens, aged between 20 and 39, were found stranded in Ukraine’s war-ravaged Donbas region after allegedly being lured into fighting as mercenaries under false pretences of lucrative jobs. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into how the men were recruited and has vowed to use diplomatic channels to secure their safe return. Guest: Helmoed Heitman: Military And Defense Analyst

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4:31

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/12

The unemployment rate eases in Q3 2.Manufacturing output ticks slightly higher in September 3. Markets

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8:42

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased slightly —...

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2025/11/12

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased slightly — down to 31.9% in the third quarter, from 33.2% in the previous quarter — offering a glimmer of hope in an economy long burdened by joblessness. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), this translates to 17.1 million people employed, although eight million remain out of work. Guest: Kate Philip: is the Programme lead at the Presidential Employment Stimulus

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8:04

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research...

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2025/11/12

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) has sounded the alarm on South Africa’s booming online sports betting industry. While the sector continues to generate massive profits and reshape consumer spending habits, the BER warns it is also driving worrying levels of financial distress among households. Guest: Dr Hanjo Odendaal: Quant Economist (consultingon Data Science applications in Economics) at the Bureau for Economic Research and one of the authors of the column

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6:26

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/11/12

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 12 November 2025 1. Egypt- Sudan Egypt's Foreign Minister engages with Sudan's military leader in Port Sudan Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader yesterday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city.

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5:09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/12

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter SoftBank ditches its stake in Nvidia 2. Anglogold Ashanti plans to ramp up production in Tanzania 3. Markets

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7:04

A suspected pirate attack off the coast of Somalia...

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2025/11/12

A suspected pirate attack off the coast of Somalia has reignited fears of a resurgence in piracy along one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes. Armed assailants reportedly fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades at a Greek-managed oil tanker before boarding the vessel. While all 24 crew members are confirmed safe and sheltered in the ship’s secure citadel, the incident highlights renewed instability in waters once notorious for hijackings and ransom-driven maritime crime

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6:16

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the...

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2025/11/11

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the statutory body regulating the pharmacy profession in South Africa, celebrated #MedSafetyWeek from 3 to 9 November, raising awareness about the critical importance of reporting adverse drug reactions to improve the safety and effectiveness of medicines. Guest: Vincent Tlala: CEO, The SA Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

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4:55

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The Competition Commission takes JSE to Tribunal over A2X complaint 2. Vodacom posts double digit earnings growth but stays silent on Makate settlement 3. Markets

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7:32

South Africa’s R25-billion sugar industry is under...

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2025/11/11

South Africa’s R25-billion sugar industry is under severe strain as a 400% surge in Brazilian sugar imports threatens local production, jobs, and rural livelihoods. The crisis has already led to the loss of more than 20 000 jobs in the past seven years, prompting urgent calls from industry leaders for government intervention to protect one of the country’s oldest and most vital agricultural sectors.  Guest: Sifiso Mhlaba: CEO of South African Sugar Association (SASA)

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