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Built in Mzansi: How a black woman-led aviation...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

Built in Mzansi: How a black woman-led aviation company is aiming to reshape African air travel through affordability and innovation. Guest:NeoMakgale– Founder,NeoheightsAviation Group

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16:38

The Municipal Watch: on the 1st of May, residents of...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

The Municipal Watch: on the 1st of May, residents of Jamestown in the Western Cape held a peaceful protest march against the Stellenbosch Municipality complaining that they are being excluded on issues of development in the area Guest: Amy Levenda - Member of Jamestown Action Group and Trustee of Jamestown Trust Guest: Cllr Otniel Jooste - Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party at the Stellenbosch Municipality Guest: Cllr Ayanda Tomose - ANC Chief Whip in the Stellenbosch

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5:03

More than thirty-two schools have been closed in the...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

More than thirty-two schools have been closed in the Eastern Cape province due to severe flooding. How widespread is the impact and what measures are being put in place to support affected schools and communities? Guest: Malibongwe Mtima - Eastern Cape Basic Education Spokesperson

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5:24

Severe storms have left a trail of destruction along...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

Severe storms have left a trail of destruction along the Garden Route, with widespread flooding, damaged homes, and major road closures disrupting daily life in the region. Authorities say relentless downpours have caused rivers to overflow, including a dramatic breach at the Touw River mouth in Wilderness, while several communities have been forced to seek shelter. Guest:Wouter Jacobs, Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management Practitioner

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9:58

The Reality Check: Young people and the National...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University and Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University. Madlingozi is also a Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission responsible for Anti-Racism, Education and Equality.

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6:15

Tensions rose in Tembisa, Gauteng, where community...

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2026/05/07

Tensions rose in Tembisa, Gauteng, where community members took to the streets, calling for the permanent closure of all foreign-owned spaza shops in the area. But what’s really driving this growing frustration—and what are the broader implications for social cohesion and small business in South Africa? Guest:Mbalenhle Mthethwa - SABC Reporter who was on the ground

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3:57

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

China positions itself as mediator as Middle East tensions escalate 2. Novo Nordisk ramps up acquisitions to defend obesity drug dominance 3. Market update

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5:52

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

07 May 2026 1. Sudan – Ethiopia Sudan has withdrawn its ambassador to Ethiopia following tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Ethiopia and Sudan have traded accusations that each has violated the other's territory by supporting insurgencies. “Regarding Ethiopia, we have decided to recall our ambassador there for consultations, as is standard diplomatic procedure in such matters,” said Sudan's army-aligned Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem.

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6:29

The Global Briefing

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/07

Iran heads to China for a key diplomatic meeting, marking the latest stop in a month of intensified regional and international engagements by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. In the Canary Islands, officials have refused a cruise ship entry over fears of a deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard. Canada has named former UN Human Rights Chief, Louise Arbour, as its new Governor General. Guest:Sanusha Naidu – Senior Research Associate, Institute for Global Dialogue

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5:42

Built in Mzansi: Transforming STEM education through...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Built in Mzansi: Transforming STEM education through coding and robotics. Guest:Tshego Dludla - Engineer and Founder ofAfriCANCode

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18:40

South Africa is once again at the centre of a heated...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

The Briefing Debate: South Africa is once again at the centre of a heated public health debate, this time over the proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. Guest:Kurt Yeo - Co-Founder and Producer at Vaping Saved My Life (VSML) Guest:Professor Ayo-Yusuf - Executive Director: National Council Against Smoking (NCAS)

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9:37

The Reality Check: The role and limit of the...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University and Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University. Madlingozi is also a Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) responsible for Anti-Racism, Education and Equality.

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3:44

The Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Aspen secures regulatory nod for human insulin rollout New vehicle sales continue to soar in April Market update

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7:38

The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered what it...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

TheSpecial Investigating Unit has uncovered what it describes as a “well-orchestrated syndicate” inside the Department of Home Affairs. High-profile religious figures like Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso have been named in a probe linked to the alleged unlawful issuing of visas and permits, with shocking claims that applications were even processed via WhatsApp Guest: Selby Makgotho - Spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit

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5:30

The future of thousands of students hangs in the...

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2026/05/06

The future of thousands of students hangs in the balance after the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was placed under administration, a dramatic move aimed at stabilising the troubled institution amid ongoing governance and funding challenges. But what does this intervention really mean for students, universities, and the broader higher education system? Guest: KagishoMamabolo — former NSFAS spokesperson and now CEO of the Private Student Housing Association

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6:44

Motorists across South Africa are bracing for another...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Motorists across South Africa are bracing for another major hit at the pumps, as fuel prices surge from today. Guest: Robert Maake - Director of Fuel Pricing Mechanism at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

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4:06

Debt Rescue has sounded the alarm, warning that this...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Debt Rescue has sounded the alarm, warning that this latest hike should be treated as a “red alert” for the country’s already strained households. With rising fuel costs driving up food prices, transport, and everyday essentials, millions are feeling the squeeze from every direction and for many, simply getting to work is becoming unaffordable. Guest: Annaline van der Poel - Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue

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6:36

President Cyril Ramaphosa has again called for...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa has again called for colonial era reparations in what he says is aimed at addressing the impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent. Guest: Prof.ChitjaTwala- Professorin the Department of History, University of South Africa

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5:02

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 06 May 2026 1. Botswana – Rwanda President Kagame Heads to Gaborone to Deepen Rwanda-Botswana Bilateral Ties President Paul Kagame is set to undertake a two-day working visit to Botswana beginning today, in a move that signals continued efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and the Southern African nation.

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5:20

The Global Briefing

The National Briefing ·

2026/05/06

In Asia, there is a deepening energy crisis, triggered by ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reviving a major consumer debt relief programme as he campaigns for re-election. Guest: Khanya Vilakazi - Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Mpumalanga

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