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8:09

How effective are political campaigns?

The National Briefing ·

2026/03/05

How effective are political campaigns? Guest: Dr. OngamaMtika– Political Analyst.

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6:43

How can African countries expand energy access,...

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2026/03/05

How can African countries expand energy access, attract private investment, and scale independent power producers (IPPs) if the underlying financial and billing systems are weak? Guest:Vincent Maphosa, CEO ofWetility– a leading voice in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and energy transition space.

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5:14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

US labour market shows signs of steadying 2. China lowers its 2026 growth ambitions 3. Market update

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8:20

What support is the South African government is...

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2026/03/05

What support is the South African government is providing for South Africans stranded in the Middle East — particularly in Dubai, amid escalating regional tensions and airspace closures? Guest:ChrispinPhiri – Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO),representingthe government on consular support andassistancefor South African citizens abroad.

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Shoprite continues to gain market share 2. Sea harvest warns of margin pressure if oil price holds onto recent gains 3. Market update

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9:16

The South African Communist Party (SACP) and the...

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2026/03/04

The South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in preparations for the Conference of the Left, through the establishment of a steering committee to develop a programme that defends democratic gains while advancing economic emancipation. Guest:MbuleloMandlana: Spokesperson of the South African Communist Party (SACP)

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5:23

Following the tragic building collapse that claimed...

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2026/03/04

Following the tragic building collapse that claimed nine lives in Ormonde, South of Joburg, the Council for the Built Environment will conduct a full investigation to determine whether professional negligence, non-compliance with mandatory standards, or misconduct contributed to the incident. Guest:Dr Msizi Myeza: CEO of the Council for the Built Environment

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5:20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Economists push back rate cut bets for African central banks 2. Chinese factory activity hits a snag 3. Market update

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5:07

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/03/04

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 4 March 2026 1. Sudan- Ethiopia Sudan government alleges that drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory' Sudan’s army-aligned government has accused Ethiopia of involvement in recent drone strikes, saying attacks launched “from inside Ethiopian territory” targeted sites in Sudan in February and March.

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9:13

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated...

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2026/03/04

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggering a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region. Guest:ThembisaFakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

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4:10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/03

Discovery reports double digit earnings growth 2. Aspen sells its Asia pacific business 3. Market update

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9:11

Congress of the People (COPE) leader and...

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2026/03/03

Congress of the People (COPE) leaderand anti-Apartheid revolutionary, Mosiuoa Terror Lekota has passed on at age 77 Guest: Dennis Bloem - Long term comrade and Friend

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8:10

The Western Cape High Court is set to hear a landmark...

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2026/03/03

The Western Cape High Court is set to hear 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: William Bird: Director ofMoxiiAfrica, previously Media Monitoring Africa

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7:14

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two 10-metre...

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2026/03/03

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two 10-metre bronze statues honouring Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo in Durban North beach. Was it worthwhile to launch two more statues and what values do they serve in national memory? Guest: Angelo Fick: Director of Research at the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute

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6:18

What's life like on the ground as tensions between...

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2026/03/03

What's life like on the ground as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate for South Africans abroad? Guest:SpitchNzawumbi:Expatriate &Socialite in Dubai

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4:27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/03

Treasury confident public finances can withstand Middle East fallout 2. Economists warn of risks in the manufacturing sector if US-Iran conflict persists 3. Market update

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6:40

During Eating Disorder Awareness Week (24 February to...

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2026/03/03

During Eating Disorder Awareness Week (24 February to 2 March) in South Africa, professionals emphasised that weight alone is not a reliable indicator of physical or mental health. Eating disorders affect people of all shapes, sizes,gendersand backgrounds — and many casesremainhidden in plain sight. Guest: Elske Rich: Dietitian and Spokesperson for The Association of Dietetics in South Africa

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8:58

South Africa’s Acting Police Minister, Firoz...

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2026/03/03

South Africa’s Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm has been declassified. Guest: Lizzy Suping: Spokesperson, Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)

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7:45

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has now...

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2026/03/03

TheFinancial Sector Conduct Authority has now imposed an administrative penalty of R358 750 000 on Mr Stephanus Johannes “Stehan” Grobler Guest: Rob Rose: Editor at Currency News

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8:16

Last month we spoke to Professor Deon Visser from the...

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2026/03/03

Last month we spoke to Professor Deon Visser from the University of the Free State who did a study that found  dozens of sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). What should women do with the sanitary pads that they have and which sanitary pads should they go for? Guest: PrudenceMoilwa: Head of Complaints and Investigations, National Consumer Commission

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