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Academic activities have been halted at the main...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Academic activities have been halted at the main campus of the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. This amid ongoing protests by students over the cancellation of provisional registration. Students mobilised from Sunday night to completely shut down the campus. Guest: Lacea Loader: Senior Director: Communication and Marketing, University of the Free State

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5:54

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS)...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched an awareness campaign to help consumers recognise scams. According to the SAFPS, the scam in question involves fraudulent phone calls, commonly referred to as “vishing”, where criminals manipulate unsuspecting individuals into divulging sensitive banking information or clicking on malicious links. Guest: Manie Van Schalkwyk: CEO, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS)

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5:28

An urgent legal challenge by Daily Maverick and...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

An urgent legal challenge by Daily Maverick and News24 is pushing back against a decision by the Madlanga Commission to hold a full week of its hearings behind closed doors. Guest: Jillian Green: editor in chief, Daily Maverick

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5:49

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 15 October 2025 1. Cameroon - YaoundéCameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election ahead of the release of official results, urging President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, to concede. 2. Madagascar- AntananarivoMadagascar's President

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

1. M&A activity and upbeat equity markets boosts US banks’ Q3 earnings2. Google plans to a build data centre in India3. Markets

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5:42

France is grappling with its worst political crisis...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

France is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades as President Emmanuel Macron’s latest government faces no-confidence motions from both the hard left and far right. Guest: Everisto Benyera: Professor of African Politics at Department of Political Sciences, UNISA

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7:01

Johannesburg is set to host the 6th PASA...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Johannesburg is set to host the 6th PASA International Payments Conference (PIPC 2025) from 16–17 October at the Sandton Convention Centre. With more than 780 delegates and over 70 expert speakers from around the world, the event will be a central platform for dialogue on the future of payments, innovation, and financial inclusion in South Africa and beyond.  Guest: Dr Arif Ismail: Head of National Payment System Department, South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

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5:58

In a sobering divergence from global health trends,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

In a sobering divergence from global health trends, South Africa’s life expectancy in 2023 was lower than it was over three decades ago, despite major gains in the fight against HIV/Aids. This reversal highlights the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke and diabetes, which are now among the country’s leading causes of death.  Guest: Charles Wiysonge: study principal collaborator & extraordinary professor of global health at Stellenbosch

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4:49

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Boxer delivers strong sales growth 2. Lewis loses bid to block Pepkor-Shoprite furniture deal 3. Markets

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3:39

Will Bafana Bafana qualify for the FIFA World Cup 26?

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Guest: Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse: Author Politics of South African Football and Broadcaster

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10:32

Gauteng’s schools are facing a growing crisis as...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Gauteng’s schools are facing a growing crisis as months of unpaid invoices from the Department of Education have left critical services like school security and meal provision in disarray. Service providers have begun withdrawing their personnel, raising serious concerns about the safety and well-being of learners and educators in the province.  Guest: Steve Mabona - Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education

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9:03

The suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

The suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on police corruption to respond to allegations implicating him in the controversial disbandment of a task team investigating political killings. Guest: Prof. Kholofelo Rakubu: Criminologistfrom Tshwane University of Technology

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5:17

South Africa has marked a major milestone in its...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

South Africa has marked a major milestone in its commitment to disaster preparedness and climate resilience with the official launch of its Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Roadmap. Guest: VelenkosiniHlabisa: Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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4:32

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Aspen expands Mounjaro’s reach as SA approves drug for weight management 2. SA citrus exports soar despite US tariff uncertainty 3. Markets

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6:25

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. France - Madagascar- Antananarivo Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country by a French military plane as protests and a military mutiny threaten to topple his government, RFI has confirmed and the AU Peace and Security and Council will dispatch the envoy and team of mediators. 2. Kenya

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4:59

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Tata Electronics snaps up Justech India to boost Apple manufacturing push 2. Calgro M3 earnings dip as focus shifts to Bankenveld District City 3. Markets

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6:52

The establishment of a new oversight committee by the...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

The establishment of a new oversight committee by the CRL Rights Commission to promote accountability in religious institutions has sparked a fierce national debate in South Africa, with church leaders saying that the committee is a threat to religious autonomy Guest: Mpiyakhe Mkholo:Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission)

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4:51

France is grappling with its worst political crisis...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/14

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4:50

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/13

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. Exxaro scales back copper ambitions2. Sappi keeps dividend on ice as It works to rein In debt3. Markets

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8:18

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/13

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has condemned the recent violent unrest at the University of Fort Hare as "criminal" and not legitimate protest action.Guest: Buti Manamela: Minister of Higher Education and Training

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