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Former national police commissioner...

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2026/01/15

Former national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption and alleged interference in the criminal justice system. He pointed out that political interference in the Police Service became more prevalent after the 2007 ANC Polokwane Conference. Guest:AbongweKobokana: SABC Journalist

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4:22

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/15

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Minister Steenhuisen unveils vaccine plan to tackle FMD 2. Standard Chartered on track to sell Botswana unit 3. Markets

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8:08

South Africa’s universities are once again under...

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2026/01/15

South Africa’s universities are once again under severe pressure, with applications far outstripping the number of available spaces for the 2025 academic year. From Johannesburg to Durban and Stellenbosch, institutions have received applications numbering up to 30 times more than they can accommodate, leaving hundreds of thousands of prospective students facing rejection Guest:PhethiweMatutu: Chief Executive Officer of Universities South Africa

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6:22

The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the...

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2026/01/15

The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts. In response, the province has deployed a multi-disciplinary team to assist affected areas, restore connectivity and ensure the safety of residents. Guest:BasikopoMakamu - Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA)MEC

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6:30

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/01/15

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 15 January 2026 1. Uganda – Kampala Uganda decides today: What’s at Stake in Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Election Polling process and what are Ugandans are voting for. Ugandans head to the polls on Thursday, 15 January 2026. Polling stations open at 07:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and close at 16:00, with voters already in line at

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4:45

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/15

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Toyota motors has sweetened its buyout bid for Toyota Industries 2. Silverbacks in talks with the NBA over stake in future African basketball franchise 3. Markets

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6:04

The future of Greenland – the world’s largest island...

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2026/01/15

The future of Greenland – the world’s largest island – is at thecentre of high-stakes talks at the White House on Wednesday. US Vice-President JD Vance is hosting Denmark’s and Greenland’s foreign ministers alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid growing alarm over President Donald Trump’s insistence that the United States mustacquireGreenland for national security reasons. Guest: ProfEveristoBenyera: From the Department of Political Sciences,

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14:15

There are now reports that the Knysna Municipality...

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2026/01/14

There are now reports that the Knysna Municipality faces a potential 'day zero' as the water crisis continues Guest: DrLulamileMapholoba: Municipal Manager, Knysna Local Municipality  Guest: Sean Phillips: Director General, Department of Water and Sanitation

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4:01

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/14

Maize prices slump at the top of the year 2. Sugar industry calls to scrap sugar tax 3. Markets

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6:08

As South Africa enters 2026, cash-in-transit (CIT)...

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2026/01/14

As South Africa enters 2026, cash-in-transit (CIT) robberiesremaina serious threat to public safety and the security industry. While the frequency of these violent crimes has shown signs of decline, industry leaders and law enforcement acknowledge that sustained collaboration, intelligence-led operations, and strict enforcement of legislation are essential tomaintainingand accelerating this downward trend.  Guest: Dr Alice Maree: incident and analyticsmanager, Cash-in-transit Association in South

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7:24

South Africans have now experienced over 240 days...

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2026/01/14

South Africans have now experienced over 240 days without blackouts, are we yet to see the end of loadshedding? Guest: EricShunmagum: Eskom, Engineering General Manager in the office of the Group Executive Generation

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7:03

South Africa has achieved a significant regulatory...

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2026/01/14

South Africa has achieved a significant regulatory milestone after being officially removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third-countryjurisdictions. This decision follows the country’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)greylistin October last year and itssubsequentremoval from the UK’s high-risk list. Guest: Khaya Sithole: Independent analyst

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3:57

As schools reopen, to reduce road risks and prevent...

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2026/01/14

As schools reopen, to reduce road risks and prevent avoidable accidents, the Western Cape Mobility Department has launched a province-wide pupil transport safety drive. With thousands of registered scholar transport operators on Western Cape roads every day, this initiative aims to ensure that vehicles transporting learners are roadworthy,compliantand safe — before children return to school.  Guest: Maxine Bezuidenhout: City of Cape Town Chief Director of Traffic Management

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8:27

Parliamentary communications portfolio committee...

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2026/01/14

Parliamentary communications portfolio committee chair Khusela Diko’s assertion that Starlink offers little value in connecting underserved schools in South Africa is highly disingenuous and ignores both the country’s connectivity crisis and the practical realities of infrastructure rollout. Guest: Khusela Diko: Chair, Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

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8:46

As schools reopen, how important is the role of...

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2026/01/14

As schools reopen, how important is the role of teachers? Guest: Professor William Gumede: an associate professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand

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5:16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Reserve Bank reviews prime lending rate after two decades 2. EU removes SA from high-risk list 3. Markets

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6:32

Concerns are mounting that veld fires in South...

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2026/01/14

Concerns are mounting that veld fires in South Africa’s rural and agricultural areas are increasingly being started deliberately, using simple but calculated delayed-ignition devices. Security and explosives mitigation specialist Jimmy Roodt warns that these fires are no longer random or accidental in some cases, but show signs of organised intimidation, economic sabotage, and potentially low-level terrorism.  Guest: Jimmy Roodt: Director at Gauntlet Security Solutions (GSS),securityand

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7:53

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/01/14

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 14 January 2026 1. Uganda – Kampala Uganda decides 2026 latest on Uganda internet blackout complicates election monitoring, and Uganda's military deployed in the national capital before the presidential election Uganda was plunged into a nationwide internet shutdown yesterday, just two days before Thursday’s general election, raising

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4:28

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Global central banks rally behind Powell amid DOJ probe 2. JPMorgan pushes back on Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest 3. Markets

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6:26

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Elon...

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2026/01/14

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over allegations that its AI chatbot Grok is being used to generate illegal sexualised images, including non-consensual images of women and sexualised images of children. The proberaisesserious questionsabout online safety, AI regulation, and whether X iscomplying withUK law. Guest: Dean McCoubrey:  Social Media Expert & Digital Ethics Specialist

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