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3:16

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/10

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the luxury Sandton home of businessman Hangwani Maumela, seizing high-end assets as part of a massive R820 million recovery operation. Guest:Adv. Andy Mothibi: Head and Chief Executive Special Investigating Unit (SIU), South Africa

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5:44

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a landmark 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with FFS Tank Terminals, marking a significant step forward for South Africa’s liquid bulk storage capacity and port infrastructure development. Guest: Dr Dineo Mazibuko: General Manager for Commercial Services, Transnet National Ports Authority

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8:06

On the eve of World Mental Health Day (10 October),...

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2025/10/09

On the eve of World Mental Health Day (10 October), fresh warnings have been issued about the toxic state of many South African workplaces — and the high cost of silence. According to Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, toxic work environments are not just bad for employee morale — they are damaging public health and the economy. Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman: Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School

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7:45

South Africa’s health standards watchdog, the Office...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

South Africa’s health standards watchdog, the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), has raised serious concerns about “window dressing” in health establishments — a growing trend where hospitals and clinics borrow equipment and documents from other facilities during inspections to appear compliant. Guest: Dr Siphiwe Mndaweni: CEO, The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)

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4:22

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter KAL Group says US tariffs are opening new markets as farmers accelerate export diversification 2. Global cocoa prices tank after two year rally 3. Markets

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7:12

Malaika Mahlatsi argues that local governance needs...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Guest: Malaika Mahlatsi - a senior researcher and government official Malaika Mahlatsi argues that local governance needs skilled and professional leaders, not just famous celebrity faces. This is after ActionSA announced media personality and anti-drug activist Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni.

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4:04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Firstrand flags concerns over UK FCA motor finance redress scheme 2. Dubai fintech firm, Opstasia set to list on the JSE 3. Markets

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7:13

The family of slain whistle-blower Babita...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

The family of slain whistle-blower Babita Deokaran has expressed deep anger and disappointment at the findings of a recent Special Investigating Unit (SIU) interim report, which reveals that over R2 billion was looted from Tembisa Hospital — more than double the R850 million Babita had uncovered before her assassination in 2021. Guest: Bishop Tony Haripersadh: Babita’s Deokaran'sbrother-in-law

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7:57

Union Against Hunger call on Shoprite and all food...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Union Against Hunger call on Shoprite and all food retailers in South Africa to urgently reduce the price of essential food and call on government to regulate essential food prices. Guest: Mark Heywood - One of the Co-Founders of the Union Against Hunger

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5:27

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 09 October 2025 1. South Sudan – South Afrika South Afrikan Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in South Sudan, Juba on a working visit Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan arrived in Juba, South Sudan yesterday to hold consultations with various stakeholders on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement

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4:16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter SoftBank acquires ABB’s robotics business 2. BMW trims 2025 outlook 3. Markets

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7:40

In a move that has intensified legal and political...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/09

In a move that has intensified legal and political tensions across the country, former President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to several U.S. cities, including Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois. Guest: Brooks Spector:Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick

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7:32

The South African National Christian Forum (SANCF)...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

The South African National Christian Forum (SANCF) has asked the Constitutional Court to declare that the reappointment of Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva as chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission “is unlawful, unconstitutional, and invalid”. Guest: Bishop MarothiMashashane: President, South African National Christian Forum

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5:33

How important is for science to lead in dealing with...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

How important is for science to lead in dealing with climate change? Guest: Leen Govaerts: VITO Director of Water & Energy Transition, Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC)

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7:28

What role is the CSIR playing in advancing research,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

What role is the CSIR playing in advancing research, development and innovation in South Africa and Africa? Guest: Dr Raymond Molapo: Exhibitor, CSIR Conference Platinum Sponsor

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8:45

Where does South Africa and Africa more broadly...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

Where does South Africa and Africa more broadly stand, in meeting targets of the adoption of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs? Guest: Vuyani Jarana: CSIR Board Member

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6:57

How important is commemorating of CSIR’s 80 years of...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

How important is commemorating of CSIR’s 80 years of touching lives through innovation & Science, technology and innovation for a sustainable future? Guest: Dr Thulani Dlamini: CEO, the CSIR [Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

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6:48

The Zero Dropout national study they conducted, shows...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

The Zero Dropout national study they conducted, shows that 14% of learners considered dropping out of school due to teenage pregnancy. In KwaZulu-Natal, only around 2,000 of 25,000 pupils who fell pregnant between 2023 and 2024 stayed in school.  Guest: Colin Wardle: Communication Lead for the Zero Dropout Campaign

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3:43

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter PwC flags illegal mining as national crisis 2. Glencore and Sibanye chrome merger gets thumbs up 3. Markets

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7:16

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 08 October 2025 1. Cameroon- Yaoundé Cameroon decides in Five (5) days, what is at stake? And Who are the contenders and outcast? For others, however, the upcoming election is among the most consequential in years. Opposition camps are gaining momentum — and a rare sense of unity — in hopes of finally unseating Biya, who has

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