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The ANC in Mpumalanga has confirmed that it will not...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/08

The ANC in Mpumalanga has confirmed that it will not be attending the January 8th Celebrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, marking the party's 111th anniversary. Instead, the province will focus on its own provincial celebrations, scheduled for January 25th at the Kameelriver Ga Morwe Stadium. Guest: Sasekani Manzi: Mpumalanga ANC Spokesperson

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4:52

South Africa's rail network is poised for a major...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/08

South Africa's rail network is poised for a major transformation with the introduction of third-party access, which could improve operations but also requires urgent investment. Transnet, the state-owned company managing the country’s rail infrastructure, has revealed that R14 billion annually is needed to address widespread issues such as theft, vandalism, and outdated systems. This comes as the company grapples with financial losses, a ballooning debt, and significant challenges in

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5:58

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2025/01/08

The Morning Brief Afrika Update Report 08 January 2025 1. Ghana – Accra Ghana’s John Mahama returns as President of Ghana. John Mahama has been sworn in on Tuesday, January 7 as Ghana’s president for the second time, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in a generation. Mahama, who started his political career as the communications minister, won the presidential election late last year after pledging to tackle the economic crisis, corruption and unemployment. 2. France

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7:05

New China Virus: In recent weeks, social media has...

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2025/01/08

New China Virus: In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with alarming images of overwhelmed hospitals in China, sparking fears of another pandemic. These concerns stemmed from a surge in cases of the flu-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), particularly among children. While Beijing has acknowledged the rise in cases and attributed it to a seasonal spike, public health experts emphasise that HMPV is a known virus and not a novel pathogen like Covid-19. Here’s a breakdown of what you need

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7:13

The battle for control of Ingonyama Trust in...

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2025/01/07

The battle for control of Ingonyama Trust in KwaZulu-Natal is heating up after King Misuzulu KaZwelithini reasserted his authority and ordered the entity’s “suspended” board members not to enter the trust’s offices in Pietermaritzburg. Guest: Professor Musa Xulu - Cultural Heritage Expert and Founder of iNdonsa Yesizwe Think Tank

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5:15

THE ANC has challenged its members to take personal...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/07

THE ANC has challenged its members to take personal financial responsibility for attending the upcoming January 8 celebrations in Khayelitsha at the weekend in a move seen as signalling the party's financial woes. Guest: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi - Political Analyst

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5:03

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2025/01/07

The Morning Brief Afrika Update Report 7 January 2025 1. Ethiopia – Addis Ababa War crimes and rebel bishops: Christmas celebrations marred by bitter split in Ethiopia’s ancient church. As millions of Orthodox Christians in the country prepare to celebrate today, on 7 January, the legacy of a brutal conflict is tearing apart its 1,700-year-old church 2. Sudan- Turkey Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey's offer to resolve the

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5:17

It has been more than seven years since Markus Jooste...

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2025/01/07

It has been more than seven years since Markus Jooste resigned as CEO of Steinhoff on 5 December 2017 and Steinhoff’s supervisory board requested PWC’s advisory services unit to conduct a forensic investigation into accounting fraud at the former international retail giant. Guest: Rob Rose - editor of Currency News, writer for the Financial Times, or author of Steinheist.

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5:38

WITH a week to go before the 2024 matric results are...

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2025/01/07

WITH a week to go before the 2024 matric results are released, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Information Regulator are set to battle it out to determine whether the results will be released in newspapers, with the Information Regulator standing its ground that doing so, will go against the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia). Guest: Alana Bailey – Afriforums Head of Cultural Affairs

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6:28

The African National Congress (ANC) was founded on...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/07

The African National Congress (ANC) was founded on January 8, 1912. This week, they celebrate 113 years of our movement's existence with a range of activities culminating in the main January 8 Statement rally, which will take place at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, on Saturday, January 11. ANC Dullah Omar Regional chairperson, Ndithini Tyhido, said the party was ready for the event. Guest: Ndithini Tyhido - ANC Dullah Omar Regional chairperson,

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7:03

The recommendations of a new Bureau for Economic...

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2025/01/07

The recommendations of a new Bureau for Economic Research (BER) report argues that failure to improve municipal outcomes will mute the effect of the government’s broader structural reforms to boost economic growth. It urges local government to hire more engineers and finance professionals, and for municipal trading services in electricity and water and sanitation to be set up as viable, standalone entities to address underinvestment and poor management of the services. Guest: Dr Roy Havemann -

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6:15

THE Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has...

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2025/01/07

THE Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has recorded 7 448 arrests on South African roads for the current festive season between December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Guest: Caro Smith – Founder and Director of the South African Against Drunk Driving

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5:48

If a pregnant minor requests termination of pregnancy...

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2025/01/07

If a pregnant minor requests termination of pregnancy she should be advised to discuss it with her parents/guardians but their consent is not required. While a person younger than 18 years is considered a child in South Africa, the act does allow consensual sex for people who are between 16 and 18 years. Guest: Stanley Malematja - Attorney at Centre for Child Law at University of Pretoria

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6:06

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he is...

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2025/01/07

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he is looking into pardoning the Jan, 6 rioters on the first day of his administration during an interview on "Meet the Press." The Justice Department is considering charging up to 200 more people for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, a report says. Guest: Prof John Stremlau - Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand

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7:19

South Africa has welcomed New Year’s babies at...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/06

South Africa has welcomed New Year’s babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old. What does this tell us about society and teenage pregnancy? Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Soul City CEO

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6:17

More than half of South African municipalities face...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/06

More than half of South African municipalities face criminal charges for failing to address raw sewage spillages into freshwater resources, says Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. Guest: Dr Ferrial Adam - Executive Manager: WaterCAN – OUTA

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5:17

Adv mantula

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2025/01/06

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6:28

AI is moving to AGI (artificial general intelligence)...

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/06

Guest: Arthur Goldstuck – Founder and CEO of World Wide Worx

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7:01

A 17-year-old boy in the Eastern Cape who impregnated...

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2025/01/06

A 17-year-old boy in the Eastern Cape who impregnated a 12-year-old child must face prosecution. The girl gave birth on New Year’s Day. The province’s MEC for social development, Bukiwe Fanta, made this statement after her department was able to identify the newborn’s father. Guest: Mphumzi Zuzi - Eastern Cape Social Development Spokesperson

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5:04

Why New Year resolutions fail

The National Briefing ·

2025/01/06

Guest: Anja Van Beek – talent and culture strategist, leadership and HR expert and executive coach.

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