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A major clash is unfolding between Silicon Valley and...

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2026/03/10

A major clash is unfolding between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon over how artificial intelligence should be used in warfare. At thecenterof the dispute is Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI system, which has refused to allow its technology to be used for fullyautonomous military targeting or mass domestic surveillance. Guest: Sizwe Snail KaMtuze, Attorney at Snail Attorneys and Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University

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8:17

Multichoice announces the closure of Showmax...

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2026/03/09

Guest: Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa — a leading Connected TV (CTV) and streaming specialist

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8:11

TEACH South Africa is a leading non-profit and social...

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2026/03/09

TEACH South Africa is a leading non-profit and social enterprise addressing the critical shortage of qualified STEM teachers in under-resourced schools. By recruiting, training, and placing top STEM graduates into classrooms that need them most, TEACH SA is not only improving education outcomes but also creating sustainable community impact. Guest: Nthabiseng Shongwe - Head of Partnerships at Teach South Africa

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6:55

Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to...

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2026/03/09

Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years direct imprisonment by the Johannesburg High Court, following a plea and sentence agreement with the state. Guest: Samkelo Maseko - SABC Senior politics reporter

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10:29

The Economic Freedom Fighters are calling on South...

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2026/03/09

The Economic Freedom Fighters are calling on South Africans to actively participate in the legislative process of the proposed Insourcing Bill. Guest: OmphileMaotwe - EFF Treasurer General

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7:38

Immigration laws and Illegal Foreigners

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2026/03/09

Caller, Bra Moro from Cape Town

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8:26

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that parts of...

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2026/03/09

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that parts of South Africa’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act are unconstitutional because they give the Finance Minister the power to change the VAT rate without Parliament’s approval. Guest: Matshidiso Lencoasa, budget analyst at SECTION27 and member of the budget justice coalition

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9:17

Minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefed the...

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2026/03/09

Minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefed the media on the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, published by the Free State University in February 2026 which detected endocrine-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads used in South Africa. Guest:Dr AaronMotsoaledi– Minister of Health

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6:14

The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched...

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2026/03/09

The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum, aimed at strengthening collaboration between government, law enforcement and civil society to tackle corruption that undermines water infrastructure and service delivery. Guest:Dr.FerrialAdam – Executive Director,WaterCAN

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6:42

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/03/09

09 March 2026 1. Guinea – Conakry Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including its three main opposition groups, via a late-night decree, in the latest crackdown on civil liberties under longtime strongman Mamady Doumbouya. Doumbouya, who came to power in a 2021 coup, was elected president in late December in a vote in which all major opposition leaders were barred. 2. Tanzania – East African Community (EAC) Museveni takes over as EAC

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10:06

On Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, dozens of...

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2026/03/09

On Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, dozens of girls gathered at the “ShajarehTayyebeh” (The Good Tree) school in the city of Minab in southern Iran when Israel and the United States began initial strikes on the country. Guest:Dr Ntando Sindane, Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Law.He teaches International Law and Legal Philosophy.

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4:27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/06

Firstrand says geopolitical tensions may delay SA rate cuts 2. Private education players Stadio and Advtech expect to deliver double digit earnings growth 3. Market update

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4:17

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

1. Business confidence ticks higher in Q1 2. Cashbuild posts upbeat results but remains concerned about a price sensitive consumer 3. Market update

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6:42

City Power Surpasses R1 Billion in Revenue...

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2026/03/05

City Power Surpasses R1 Billion in Revenue Enhancement as Financial Sustainability Drive Gains Momentum. Guest: Thami Mathiso, Chief Commercial Officer City Power

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5:40

The Western Cape High Court heared a landmark...

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2026/03/05

The Western Cape High Court heared a landmark constitutional challenge to a provision of the Criminal Procedure Act that prevents the public naming of an accused person in a rape or sexual offence case before they have formally pleaded. Guest:KuhleMavuso-Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel

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7:05

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/03/05

5 March 2026 1. South Afrika – SADC Council of Ministers Meetings The meeting will be held under the theme, “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC” which was adopted at the 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The SADC Council of Ministers will be preceded by the following meetings SADC Senior Officials and Experts on

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12:08

The renaming of East London to KuGompo City and other...

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2026/03/05

The renaming of East London toKuGompoCity and other geographical name changes across the country.Does the renaming of towns matter? Guest:JohnnyMohlala– Chairperson, South African Geographical Names Council

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5:39

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has ruled...

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2026/03/05

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has ruled against a former Transnet employee who repeatedly posted defamatory videos about the company on social media. what lessons can individuals and employers can draw from this case? Guest:LeratoNtwampe - Social Media Consultant and Attorney

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4:45

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

Strong food sales and an improvement in its clothing unit gives Woolies a boost 2. SPAR attempts to reassures shareholders after leadership shift (former CEO, Angelo Swartz shocked markets last month when he resigned) 3. Market update

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7:33

The DA's latest billboard in Gauteng. How effective...

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2026/03/05

The DA's latest billboard in Gauteng. How effective is this campaign? Guest: Thebe IkalafengFounder and Chairman – Brand Africa

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