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South Africa’s rental market is showing renewed signs...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/10

South Africa’s rental market is showing renewed signs of strain as more tenants fall behind on their monthly payments. The latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor reveals a steady rise in non-payment, reflecting the growing pressure on household budgets already stretched by rising living costs, higher debtburdensand stagnant incomes. Financial experts warn that unless tenants adjust their spending and scale down, defaults are likely to worsen.  Guest: Carlo Mariani: Property Entrepreneur &

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7:22

While police crack down on drunk driving,...

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2025/12/10

While policecrack downon drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles and other offences during the festive season, drivers cannot be forced to pay outstanding fines at roadblocks — and may only be arrested if a valid warrant is presented.  Guest: FortuneChego: Candidate Attorney, specialising in Consumer Law at TrudieBroekmannAttorneys

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5:37

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the opening of the...

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2025/12/10

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the opening of the ANC’s National General Council (NGC) in Boksburg to reaffirm the party’s role as the primary driver of South Africa’s economic transformation. While receivingstrong supportfrom the 1,800 delegates present, he confronted both the country’s economic challenges and persistent rumours of an internal push to unseat him. Guest: Samkele Maseko: Senior Political Reporter, SABC Guest: Sandile Swana: Political Analyst

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7:41

South Africa has taken a prominent seat on the global...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/10

South Africa has taken a prominent seat on the global water governance stage as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation SelloSeitlhololeads the country’s delegation to the 10th International Water Regulators’ Forum (IWRF) in Bangkok. The engagement comes as South Africa pushes ahead with major legislative reforms to strengthen water resource protection, servicedeliveryand regulatory oversight.  Guest: SelloSeitlholo: Deputy Minister water and sanitation

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8:46

Sandile Swana - President Cyril Ramaphosa used the...

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2025/12/10

Sandile Swana - President Cyril Ramaphosa used the opening of the ANC’s National General Council (NGC) in Boksburg to reaffirm the party’s role as the primary driver of South Africa’s economic transformation. While receiving strong support from the 1,800 delegates present, he confronted both the country’s economic challenges and persistent rumours of an internal push to unseat him. Guest: Sandile Swana: Political Analyst

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7:35

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), in...

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2025/12/10

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education, is launching the Limpopo Learning Improvement Programme (LLIP)—a targeted, evidence-based intervention designed to reverse the decline in learning outcomes and strengthen foundational competencies in Mathematics and English across Grades 4, 8 and 9. Guest: Dr Godwin Khosa: National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) CEO

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4:29

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Paramount makes hostile takeover bid for Warner bros discovery 2. Trump gives Nvidia the go ahead to sell advanced chips to China 3. Markets

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5:50

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/10

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 9 December 2025 1. DR Kongo- North Kivu- Goma A bomb explosion killed more than 30 people and wounded 20 others in eastern Congo following a dispute between the Congolese army and a pro-government militia, despite a deal signed in Washington and touted as a major step toward peace in the country. The explosion came less than a week after a

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Dischem founder, Ivan Saltzman steps down from his executive role 2. Menlyn Park owner, Pareto(backed by GEPF) moves into residential property 3. Markets Dischem founder, Ivan Saltzman steps down from his executive role 2. Menlyn Park owner, Pareto(backed by GEPF) moves into residential property 3. Markets

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6:25

How employers are expected to classify race and...

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2025/12/08

How employers are expected to classify race and comply with the proposed five-year Employment Equity targets, which NEASA has described as unworkable and in need of urgent clarification. Guest: Gerhard Papenfus: National Employers Association of South Africa CEO

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11:51

Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law...

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2025/12/08

Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) welcome a landmark judgment delivered by the Western Cape High Court, which has ruled that the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) Learner Admissions system unfairly discriminates against Black, poor, and marginalised learners.

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5:56

Residents of Khutsong in Carletonville, Gauteng, are...

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2025/12/08

Residents of Khutsong in Carletonville, Gauteng, are living in fear as at least 18 sinkholes continue to threaten homes, infrastructure and essential services. The latest collapse swallowed part of a yard boundary wall and two minibus taxis, intensifying concerns about ageing sewer systems, stalled construction projects and delayed disaster funding. Guest: Cllr. Welile Fihla - Merafong Municipality DA Councillor

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6:44

The ANC is entering a pivotal moment ahead of its...

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2025/12/08

The ANC is entering a pivotal moment ahead of its 2027 leadership race, with a significant and symbolic development: National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza hasemergedas a serious contender for ANC president. Guest: Susan Booysen: PoliticalAnalyst

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7:11

South African police have raised alarm over a surge...

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2025/12/08

South African police have raised alarm over a surge in mass murders at illegal taverns in Gauteng, following the latest deadly attack at a hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. In the early hours of Saturday morning, three gunmen opened fire on patrons inside an unlicensed tavern, killing 12 people—including three children—and injuring 13 more. Guest: BrigadierAthlendaMathe: National Police Spokesperson

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4:59

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/08

Latestbusiness news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter China’s trade data surprises to the upside 2. Netflix seals a deal with Warner bros discovery to acquire its film studio and HBO 3. Markets

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5:32

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/08

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. Benin- Porto Novo Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt. It comes after soldiers announced the country’s president had been removed. Benin’s foreign minister says the government has regained control after an apparent military coup attempt. A group of soldiers announced the dissolution of the

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4:35

Indonesia is facing one of its deadliest natural...

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2025/12/08

Indonesia is facing one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent history, after catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a rare cyclone left widespread destruction across the country. Guest: Francois Engelbrecht: Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand

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6:41

Today, we turn to the ongoing hearings at...

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2025/12/05

Today, we turn to the ongoing hearings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu took the stand to defend one of his most controversial decisions — the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, or PKTT. Mchunu insists his decision wasn’t driven by sentiment or politics, but by what he calls “honesty, reality, and the bigger picture” of fighting crime nationwide. Guest: CannyMaphanga:SABC Reporter

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6:02

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/05

Shein and Temu dominate SA’s Black Friday as online spend 2. SA opens its first new underground gold mine in 15 years 3. Markets

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10:57

The Woolies bag has become the unexpected star of...

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2025/12/05

The Woolies bag has become the unexpected star of South Africa’s latest political soapie — and now it’s having a rebrand moment of its own. As businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s explosive testimony goes viral, Woolworths is finding itself dragged into a saga it never signed up for. With social media joking that the retailer has “distanced itself from the mess” after its iconic black bag suddenly appeared in a new transparent version, this has turned

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