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This weekend, all roads lead to the iconic FNB...

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2026/02/27

This weekend, all roads lead to the iconic FNB Stadium for the highly anticipated Soweto Derby between arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Fans are now worried about ticket scanning issues as the Stadium Management launched a new My Ticket system Guest: Bertie Grobbelaar: CEO, Stadium Management SA

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6:35

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/27

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 27 February 2026 1. Nigeria -USA Legal case sheds light on US-Nigeria tensions over religious freedom A Nigerian defendant who suffered a stroke appeared in court Thursday as his lawyer sought bail on compassionate grounds, in a case unfolding against the backdrop of high-level US-Nigeria talks over Washington's designation of the country for

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4:53

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter US consumer confidence rises in February 2. ⁠Meta inks AI chip deal with AMD 3. ⁠Market update

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7:45

Indirect nuclear talks between the United States and...

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2026/02/27

Indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran resumed Thursday in Geneva amid mounting regional tensions, with both sidessignallingcautious engagement but acknowledging persistent gaps. Guest: Brooks Spector: Associate Editor: Daily Maverick

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6:00

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his budget...

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2026/02/26

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his budget announced increases on alcohol and tobacco products — with excise duties rising largely in line with inflation. The focus remains on revenue generation without severely destabilising key industries.  Guest: Kurt Moore: CEO of South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (SALBA)

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4:10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/26

Bidcorp posts a jump in earnings despite global headwinds 2. Motus benefits from increased new vehicle sales in SA 3. Market update

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10:58

Operations at Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley have been...

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2026/02/26

Operations at Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley have been halted after the company was placed under liquidation, following last week’s deadly mud rush incident that left five miners trapped nearly 900 metres underground. Guest: Maritsa Coetzee: the spouse of one of the trapped workers

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6:01

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/26

Minister Godongwana delivers a market positive budget 2. Higher pgm prices boost Valterra 3. Market update

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8:03

South Africa’s 2026 Budget, delivered by Enoch...

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2026/02/26

South Africa’s 2026 Budget, delivered by Enoch Godongwana in Cape Town, signals cautious optimism for the country’s finances. With economic growth forecast to reach about 2% by 2028 and public debt expected to stabilise in 2025/26 before declining thereafter, government has avoided major personal tax hikes while increasing spending on infrastructure and social services. Guest: Martin Kingston:chairmanof the steering committee of Business 4 South Africa.

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6:25

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has warned...

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2026/02/26

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has warned municipalities to return to the core principle of fiscal integrity: revenue collected for essential services like water and electricity must first be reinvested in those services before being diverted elsewhere. Guest: Benoit Le Roy: co-founder of the SA Water Chamber from Cape Town

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5:54

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/26

26 February 2026 1. Zimbabwe- Harare Zimbabwe bans all raw mineral exports with immediate effect Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate freeze on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, the mines ministry announced yesterday, tightening state control over resources critical to global clean-energy and defence industries. "Government expects cooperation of the mining industry on this measure, which has been taken in the national interest," Mines Minister Polite Kambamura

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10:01

A senior judge of the Free State High...

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2026/02/26

A senior judge of the Free State High Court, Mpina Mathebula, is standing trial on serious criminal charges linked to the alleged misappropriation of more than R3 million intended for a minor road accident victim. The case — now before the Kroonstad Specialised Commercial Crimes Court — has triggered parallel scrutiny from the Judicial Service Commission(JSC), raising profound questions about judicial accountability, ethics and public confidence in the courts.  Guest:MbekezeliBenjamin:

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4:10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/26

Nvidia delivers market beating Q4 earnings 2.Octodec sells Killarney mall 3. Market update

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7:16

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion,...

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2026/02/26

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Moscow has failed to “break Ukrainians” or achieve victory. Guest: Everisto Benyera: Professor of African Politics: UNISA

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8:35

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the...

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2026/02/25

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament today, today, 25 February 2026. EqualEducation Law Centre  says government must stop sacrificing education at the altar of austerity Guest: Daniel Peter Al-Naddaf: LegalResearcher, EqualEducation Law Centre

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6:13

Communities in Coronationville and Westbury, west of...

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2026/02/25

Communities in Coronationville and Westbury, west of Johannesburg, erupted in protest on Tuesday over prolonged and erratic water outages. Frustrated residents blocked major roads with burning tyres and stones, saying they are fed up with years of unreliable supply and what they describe as broken promises from government leaders, including Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.  Guest: Jefferson Alistair: Westbury Community Activist

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6:40

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the...

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2026/02/25

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament today, today, 25 February 2026. With aspects of the National Health Insurance (NHI) on hold pending a Constitutional Court hearing, advocates warn that healthcare access cannot be suspended while long-term reforms remain Guest: Linda Dunkley: Managing Director, at community development non-profit organisation (NPO), Rhiza Babuyile

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4:18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/25

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter US consumer confidence rises in February 2. ⁠Meta inks AI chip deal with AMD 3. ⁠Market update

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8:14

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the...

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2026/02/25

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will table the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament today, today, 25 February 2026. What does this mean about municipal revenue, infrastructure funding and financial stability? Guest: Thabiso Ndebele: Revenue Consulting Managing Director at Ntiyiso Consulting

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20:12

Who’s to blame for Tongaat Hulett’s threatened collapse?

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2026/02/25

Who’s to blame for Tongaat Hulett’s threatened collapse? Guest: Robert Gumede: Shareholder of Vision Group (Tongaat Hulett's Business Rescue Practitioners)

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