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Why do we always see so many service delivery...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/02

Why do we always see so many service delivery protests in Winter? Guest: Seth Mazibuko, founder of the Seth Mazibuko Foundation and one of the leaders of the historic June 16,1976Soweto Uprising.

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5:12

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/02

1.Guinea- Conakry Counting is underway in Guinea after weekend’s legislative and municipal elections. The vote marks a new step towards the return of democratic rule after the 2021 coup that brought President Mamadi Doumbouya to power. Seven million voters were eligible to elect 147 members of parliament. But turnout was reportedly low in the capital Conakry and the central city of Labe. Most candidates were drawn from the presidential camp after the government dissolved the main opposition

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4:12

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/02

US factory activity improves in May 2. Anthropic confidentially files for US initial public offering (IPO) 3. Market update

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6:43

The Global Briefing: Tensions are rising between...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/02

The Global Briefing: Tensions are rising between Mexico and the United States after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Washington of interfering in Mexico's domestic politics and judicial affairs. Authorities in France and the United Kingdom have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker. Indian authorities are preparing for protests led by the rapidly growing CJP movement, which has gained traction among young people frustrated by unemployment, inequality and governance issues Guest:Roland

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5:57

Built in Mzansi: How Navi Bot, a robotic solution...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/02

Built in Mzansi: How Navi Bot, a robotic solution thatassistsvisually impaired individuals with real-time navigation. Guest: Lefa Monyebudi - Grade 11 learner from Radira Secondary School and inventor of NaviBot

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5:08

Built in Mzansi: How Afrika Tikkun Bambanani has...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

Built in Mzansi: How Afrika Tikkun Bambanani has built partnerships with practitioners, teachers, caregivers, schools, and communities to enhance early childhood development and improve educational outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds. Guest: Pascale Bakos - Head of Communications at Afrika TikkunBambanani

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4:50

Political money is back in the spotlight as the...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

Politicalmoney is back in the spotlight as the Electoral Commission releases the latest party funding declarations, revealingnearly R100million in donations ahead of next year's local government elections. Do South Africans know enough aboutwho'sfunding political parties? Are the rules strong enough to ensure transparency? Guest: Michael Atkins - Independent Election Analyst

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5:49

This past weekend saw leaders from different...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

This past weekend saw leaders from different political parties gather for the South African Communist Party (SACP)-sponsored Conference of the Left. They have called for unity of purpose to change the living conditions of the poor and the working class. Guest:Mbulelo Mandlana - Spokesperson for the SACP

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20:54

The Briefing Debate: A growing debate is unfolding...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

The Briefing Debate: A growing debate is unfolding around the role and relevance of the South African Human Rights Commission after a petitionreportedly attractingaround 30,000 signatures called for the Chapter 9 institution to be disbanded. Guest: Lwazi Gwijane - activist and entrepreneur, who started the petition calling for the SAHRC to be disbanded Guest: Karam Singh - Good Governance Africa Head of Liaison and Advocacy Guest: Dale McKinley fromKopanangAfrica Against Xenophobia (KAAX)

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11:53

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes today...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

The MadlangaCommission of Inquiry resumes today following the submission of its Second Interim Report to President Ramaphosa.As the inquiry enters its next phase, attention will focus on testimony linked to the Port Shepstone drug bust, while several key witnesses including Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officials, are expected to return to the witness stand. Guest: Jeremy B. Michaels, spokesperson for the Madlanga Commission

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5:58

A caller has now accused the Minister of Tourism of...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

A caller has now accused the Minister of Tourism of not taking tourism safety seriously enough after the death of tourists in recent weeks and has written to the Department on the matter without response Guest: AldrinSampear- Spokesperson of the Department of Tourism

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5:50

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. Ethiopia – Addis Ababa Ethiopian decides today, and the incumbent Ethiopian prime minister's hometown shows strong support ahead of polls Some 50 million Ethiopians are due to vote today, but elections will not be held in Tigray because of what the electoral board called "unfavourable conditions" there. Voting will also not take place in at

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6:12

From today, 1 June 2026, all foreign-registered...

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2026/06/01

From today, 1 June 2026, all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa must be declared through the South African Revenue Service's Traveller Management System before crossing the border. Guest:Dr Johnstone Makhubu - Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service

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6:55

The Global Briefing: Global security and military...

The National Briefing ·

2026/06/01

The Global Briefing: Global security and military spending were high on the agenda at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where leaders and defence officials discussed growing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again battling an Ebola outbreak, with the head of the World Health Organization visiting the country as health authorities race to contain the spread. A diplomatic row is brewing in South America after Colombia's foreign

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5:14

The government of Cuba is warning of a bloodbath...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

The government of Cuba is warning of a bloodbath should America attack them after the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders. Tensions have been rising between the two after Washington blocked shipments to Havana, leading to power outages and an economic meltdown. Guest: Dr Victor Figueroa - A Cuban doctor based in South Africa

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4:21

Water supply interruptions are expected across parts...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

Water supply interruptions are expected across parts of Gauteng and neighbouring provinces as Rand Water embarks on major planned maintenance from the 29th of May until the 17th of July. The utility says the maintenance will focus on critical electrical and pumping infrastructure at the Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems to improve long-term water supply reliability and reduce the risk of system failures. Guest: MakenosiMaroo- Rand Water Spokesperson

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7:11

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

29 May 2026 1. Kenya – Nairobi-African Forum and Network on Debt and Development 32 African Countries Now Spend More On Debt Servicing Than Healthcare One of the experts said Africa's debt crisis should not be viewed only through economic indicators, but through its impact on ordinary citizens At least 32 African countries now spend more on debt servicing than on healthcare, exposing the growing human cost of the continent's worsening debt crisis, experts said on

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3:54

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

Reports of a US-Iran ceasefire extension ease oil market fears 2. US inflation ticks higher in April 3. Market update

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7:49

The Global Briefing: Russia is raising the...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

The Global Briefing: Russia is raising the temperature in its standoff with the West. Panama is moving to tighten oversight on multinational companies operating in the country Bangladesh is back at the negotiating table with the IMF after talks around a US$5.5 billion funding Guest: Dr Joan Swart - Researcher in Military Science at theUniversity of Stellenbosch

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9:12

The Reality Check with Dr Gcina Mhlophe: Recognising...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/29

Dr Gcina Mhlophe - Author, Storyteller and Founding Director of GCINAMASIKO Arts & Heritage Trust and eThekwini UNESCO City of Literature Ambassador The Reality Check with Dr Gcina Mhlophe: Recognising and honour the young people of this land, through their efforts and courageous actions in these difficult times

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