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Hong Kong is reeling from its deadliest fire in...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

Hong Kong is reeling from its deadliest fire in decades as authorities reveal a widening criminal investigation, confirm a rising death toll, and confront growing public anger. Thirteen people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter amid allegations that substandard construction and renovation materials helped fuel the catastrophic blaze that swept through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, killing at least 151 people. With dozens still missing and searches continuing in charred high-rise

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3:56

Business Update with Ntaoleng Letshela

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2025/12/02

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6:25

A powerful overnight hailstorm left parts of Kempton...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

A powerful overnight hailstorm left parts of Kempton Park and Pretoria looking like a winter wonderland on Monday — but for many residents, the scene was anything but magical. Homes flooded, carports collapsed, windows shattered and several neighbourhoods were left without electricity after ice up to 20 cm deep blanketed the streets. We speak with SAWS to unpack weather expectations for December and understand how conditions are likely to compare with the rains currently being experienced

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4:02

Business Update with Ntaolleng Letshela

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

Business Update with Ntaolleng Letshela

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6:30

The long and painful wait for Ithala Bank depositors...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

The long and painful wait for Ithala Bank depositors is finally coming to an end. After months of financial uncertainty, the National Treasury has released a long-awaited R2.2 billion guarantee, paving the way for thousands of affected customers to regain access to their frozen funds. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli confirmed on Monday that all Ithala depositors will be paid before Christmas, marking a major turnaround for the embattled institution. Guest: Francois Rodgers: KwaZulu-Natal

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6:44

South Africa continues to face a worsening...

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2025/12/02

South Africa continues to face a worsening malnutrition crisis that is claiming the lives of children and threatening the country’s long-term social and economic stability. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, the nation is grappling with rising stunting rates, preventable child deaths, and the financial burden associated with chronic and acute malnutrition. Child welfare organisations and development advocates are urging the government to fast-track the proposed maternal

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7:57

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has...

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2025/12/02

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has released a highly critical report on the 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse, revealing major failures in the mine’s design and management. Despite the findings and the deaths caused by the disaster, the department has decided to allow operations at the Jagersfontein mine to continue, citing the need to protect the local economy. Guest: David Mahlobo: Deputy Minister, Department of Water and Sanitationb

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8:10

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi...

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2025/12/02

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi returned to the spotlight on Monday as she testified before the Madlanga Commission, where allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and deep-rooted criminal networks within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) continue to unravel. Her testimony comes amid mounting claims that she protected suspended acting EMPD head Julius Mkhwanazi—whose own alleged criminal ties and leadership of a rogue police unit have dominated the inquiry

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7:57

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

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3:59

Business Update with Ntaoleng Letshela

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

Business Update with Ntaoleng Letshela

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6:21

US lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/02

US lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers from the Trump administration following a report alleging that a US military operation in the Caribbean included a follow-up strike intended to kill survivors of an initial attack on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat. The report has intensified scrutiny of the administration’s expanding military operations near Venezuela, raised serious legal concerns under US and international law, and sparked new political tensions both

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4:48

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2025/12/02

02 December 2025 Sudan – West Kordofan Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing South. In a statement, the RSF said its "liberation" of Babanusa in West Kordofan state — the latest frontline in the war in Sudan — came as it repelled "a surprise attack" by the Sudanese army in what it called "a clear violation of the humanitarian truce." Cameroon - Yaounde Civil society

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3:59

Business update with Ntaoleng

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/01

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6:54

Hartbeespoort Human Rights Report

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2025/12/01

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its final investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in Hartbeespoort. The complaint, lodged by the Hartbeespoort Community Development Initiative, accused the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) of systematically excluding black applicants from leasing state-owned land along the dam shoreline, while prioritising mostly white occupants. Key findings include: Indirect racial and gender discrimination in

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5:04

Business Update with Ntaoleng

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2025/12/01

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5:59

The Allure of the Tsotsi Number One Tsotsi, A...

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2025/12/01

The Allure of the Tsotsi Number One Tsotsi, A Township Star: The appearance of Cat Matlala before Parliament reignited debate about the romanticisation of tsotsis in township culture. From KwaMashu to Mitchells Plain, hardened criminals are often admired for their style, wealth, and defiance of authority — blurring the line between fear and aspiration. Historically, figures like the Msomi Gang embodied an alternative masculinity, challenging oppression while flaunting power and material

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6:56

Six candidates shortlisted to replace Shamila Batohi...

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2025/12/01

The race to replace Shamila Batohi as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) has entered a decisive stage, with six candidates shortlisted by the advisory panel appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Batohi retired in January 2026, ending her term as head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The shortlist includes: Andrea Johnson – Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Hermione Cronje – Former head of the Investigating Directorate. Menzi

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5:27

RIGHT OF REPLY: Hartbeespoort Human Rights Report

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2025/12/01

RIGHT OF REPLY: Hartbeespoort Human Rights Report The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its final investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in Hartbeespoort. The complaint, lodged by the Hartbeespoort Community Development Initiative, accused the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) of systematically excluding black applicants from leasing state-owned land along the dam shoreline, while prioritising mostly white occupants. GUEST: Wisani Mavasa:

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6:33

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has sounded the...

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2025/12/01

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has sounded the alarm on South Africa’s escalating first-year university dropout rate, revealing that 35% of students fail to progress beyond their first year of study. Speaking at a summit of principals, education leaders and higher-education partners held at the Regenesys School of Education in Sandton, Chiloane warned that the transition from high school to university remains one of the weakest links in the country’s education pipeline. Guest:

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13:05

WORLD AIDS DAY : World AIDS Day, observed annually on...

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2025/12/01

World AIDS Day, observed annually on 1 December, is a global call to action in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It highlights progress made, ongoing challenges, and the importance of solidarity with people living with HIV. In South Africa, where HIV remains a major public health issue, Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will reflect on: The country’s progress in expanding access to antiretroviral treatment. Efforts to reduce new infections, especially among young people and vulnerable groups

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