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5:17

Across the United States, millions of people took to...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/20

Across the United States, millions of people took to the streets in a wave of “No Kings” protests aimed at denouncing President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, attacks on democratic institutions, and overreach of power. Guest: John Stremlau: Wits University Honorary professor Of International Relations

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5:40

AfriForum has secured a court order halting a...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

AfriForum has secured a court order halting a proposed out-of-court settlement between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), which would have allowed Eskom to increase electricity tariffs by an additionalR54 billion over three years. Guest: Morne Mostert: Head of Local Government Affairs at AfriForum

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5:04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Increased purchases of Indian and Chinese car brands gives CMH a boost 2. Competition commission gives the Cashbuild-Allbuildco deal the thumbs up 3. Markets

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7:45

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police has...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police has strongly criticizedacting Police Minister FirozCachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola for failing to attenda crucial committee meeting on Wednesday. Guest: Mr Ian Cameron: The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

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5:30

African penguins have now been listed as Critically...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

African penguins have now been listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species as scientists warn they could vanish from the wild by 2035. Guest: Pierre de Villiers: Senior Manager Marine and coasts at CapeNature

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17:07

South Africa is set to receive R2 billion in funding...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

South Africa is set to receive R2 billion in funding over the next six months from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support and sustain its existing HIV and Aids programmes. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has also strongly defended South Africa’s public healthcare system amid growing criticism over specialist shortages and long waiting times.Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Health Minister Guest: Anele Yawa: General Secretary Treatment Action Campaign

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5:51

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. Retail sales growth moderates in August2. DHL earmarks R6 billion to invest in Africa3. Markets

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5:53

City Power has expressed serious concern following a...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

City Power has expressed serious concern following a violent armed break-in at its Alexandra substation on October 10, in which two on-duty security officers were attacked. The incident comes amid growing challenges faced by the utility, including infrastructure vandalism, cable theft, and the dangers of illegal electricity connections. Guest: Isaac Mangena: City Power Spokesperson

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7:10

After an oversight visit to several schools in the...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

After an oversight visit to several schools in the Free State province, the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education highlighted discriminatory hiring practices, language policy bias, decaying infrastructure, and severe staff shortages - all of which are undermining the quality of education, particularly for disadvantaged learners. Guest: Joy Maimela: Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Basic Education

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5:54

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 16 October 20251. Kenya- NairobiKenyans mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo “Baba” “Hummer” OdingaKenyans and its political leaders took to the streets of Nairobi on yesterday to mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Odinga passed away after suffering a heart attack in India, where he was

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4:50

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. LVMH posts surprise rebound in Q32. AECI CEO unexpectedly steps down3. Markets

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5:23

Venezuela has announced the closure of its embassy in...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

Venezuela has announced the closure of its embassy in Norway, just days after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Guest: Professor Lyall White: Faculty Member at GIBS

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7:23

More than 50 magistrates from the Durban magisterial...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/16

More than 50 magistrates from the Durban magisterial district took to the streets in a peaceful lunchtime picket on Monday, protesting poor salaries, lack of benefits, and longstanding inequities in the judiciary. Organised by the Judicial Officers’ Association of South Africa (JOASA), the protest highlighted deep frustration among magistrates, who say their calls for reform have been ignored for decades.Guest: Neelan Karikan: the president of The Judicial Officers’ Association of South

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7:35

Bafana Bafana has officially qualified for the 2026...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Bafana Bafana has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Guest: Nkululeko Nkewu: Co-founder of iDiskiMedia

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6:33

Nearly 80% of township businesses in South Africa...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Nearly 80%of township businesses in South Africa remain unregistered, limiting their access to finance, markets, and growth opportunities. This is one of the headline findings from Standard Bank’s first-ever Township Informal Economy Report, which casts a spotlight on one of the country’s most vital but underserved economic sectors. Guest: Naledzani Mosomane: Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank

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6:37

Gauteng Health Department Head of Department (HOD)...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Gauteng Health Department Head of Department (HOD) Lesiba Malotana has been suspended with immediate effect, following explosive revelations about a procurement syndicate operating within the province's health structures. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga - Spokesperson for the GautengProvincial Government

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4:34

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Mining production slips in August 2. Higher costs weigh on Bytes’ earnings 3. Markets

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4:57

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/15

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. Moody’s pegs SA growth at 1.6% in 20262. Business confidence ticks higher in September3. Markets

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7:20

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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