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Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said...

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2026/05/01

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue working together despite the departure of the United Arab Emirates, Russian news agencies reported. The US is "studying and reviewing" whether to reduce the thousands of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump has announced via social media. China will ban the sale of drones in Beijing and require permits to fly them under new rules that take effect on

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5:51

Why was Makhudu Sefara elected chair of the South...

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2026/04/30

Why was Makhudu Sefara elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised by Editor of GroundUp, Nathan Geffen about his connections to the Lottery? Guest: Reggie Moalusi - Executive Director at the South African National Editors Forum

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4:44

Last night Bellarmine Mugabe left South Africa via OR...

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2026/04/30

Last night Bellarmine Mugabe left South Africa via OR Tambo International Airport after he sentenced to 24-months in prison or a R400 000 fine for pointing a toy firearm, as well as 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally Guest:Chriselda Lewis - Senior Reporter at SABCNEWS

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11:53

Tensions around immigration took centre stage in...

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2026/04/30

Tensions around immigration took centre stage in Johannesburg today, as members of civil society, led by March and March, marched through Hillbrow to the Gauteng Legislature, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration. What are the demands being put forward, and how should the government respond? Guest:Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma - Leader of March and March

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23:50

Municipal Watch: The Economic Freedom Fighters in...

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2026/04/30

Municipal Watch: The Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo are calling for theMolemoleMunicipality to be put under administration following the arrest of 10 senior officials for tender corruption by the Hawks. Reportsindicatethat R38-million meant for a landfill site went missing Guest: Charles Shilopo - Member of the Botlhokwa Community Concerned Group (Villages falling under Molemole Municipality) Guest: Commissar LawrenceMapoulo- EFFProvincial Chairperson and member of the Limpopo legislature

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5:57

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/04/30

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 30 April 2026 1. South Afrika – Kenya – China China’s zero tariff push wins backing from South Africa and Kenya Officials and business leaders in South Africa and Kenya are welcoming China’s new zero tariff policy for 53 African nations, saying it will open fresh trade opportunities, cut costs for small businesses, and

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7:10

The Reality Check: How is the seat allocation done in...

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2026/04/30

The Reality Check: How is the seat allocation done in an election or how is a vote converted into a seat. Guest: Terry Tselane - Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA)

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5:43

KwaZulu-Natal is facing a deeply troubling rise in...

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2026/04/30

KwaZulu-Natal is facing a deeply troubling rise in teenage and even child pregnancies, with hundreds of girls as young as 10 falling pregnant, and tens of thousands of teens affected in just the past year. What’s really happening in the minds and environments of these young people? And what does this say about the broader social and psychological pressures they face? Guest:TholinhlanhlaDlamini-Ngcoya- Counselling Psychologist

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7:50

The editor of the Sunday Times and chair of the South...

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2026/04/30

The editor of the Sunday Times and chair of the South African National Editors Forum, Makhudu Sefara, has been placed on special leave after the Special Investigating Unit linked him to payments from a controversial lottery-funded project now under investigation. What does this mean for journalism, accountability, and public trust? Guest: Nathan Geffen - Editor at GroundUp

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7:19

The Global Brief: In Switzerland, concerns about...

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2026/04/30

The Global Brief: In Switzerland, concerns about population growth reflect anxiety over the limits of infrastructure and economic sustainability In Brazil, the slowing of tropical forest loss points to the fragile balance between environmental protection and continued human demand for natural resources. Escalating violence in Lebanon underscores the breakdown of political and humanitarian systems meant to protect civilians during conflict. Guest: Dr Asiphe Mxalisa - Senior Lecturer in the Department

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17:41

The Briefing Debate: Should corporal punishment be...

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2026/04/29

The Briefing Debate: Should corporal punishment be reinstated as a way to deal with crime and discipline? Guest: Dr Zukile Luyenge - Independent South African National Civic Organisation (ISANCO) President. Guest:ProfFaranaazVeriava- Senior Fellow to the UNESCO Chair: Education Law in Africa and Associate Professor in the Law Faculty at the University of Pretoria

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6:18

The South African government has announced an...

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2026/04/29

The South African government has announced an extension on the fuel subsidy over the next 2 months. The R3 per litre reduction on both petrol and diesel continues in May.This extension will cost the National Treasury over R17,2 billion. How will this affect the fuel industry stakeholders and petrol station owners? Guest: Avhapfani Tshifularo - Chief Executive Officer of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA)

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5:28

The South African government has announced an...

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2026/04/29

The South African government has announced an extension on the fuel subsidy over the next 2 months. The R3 per litre reduction on both petrol and diesel continues in May. An expert warns that tough policy choices lie ahead, as government tries to balance support for consumers with maintaining fiscal stability Guest: Prof. Raymond Parsons - Economist and Professor at the North-West University Business School

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3:54

United Arab Emirates has now announced it will leave...

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2026/04/29

United Arab Emirates has now announced it will leave OPEC after nearly six decades of membership. How will it affect the Globe, South African and our oil security? Guest:Dr. AzarJammine- Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix

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9:10

The Reality Check: how we determine whether the...

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2026/04/29

Guest: Terry Tselane - Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA)

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6:00

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions...

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2026/04/29

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has withdrawn from a high-stakes inquiry into Andrew Chauke after being denied legal representation, raising serious questions about procedural fairness and the integrity of the process. what does this mean for accountability, due process, and public trust in institutions like the National Prosecuting Authority? Guest:Adv Paul Hoffman - Director of Accountability Now

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6:35

As tensions rise with movements like March and March...

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2026/04/29

As tensions rise with movements like March and March calling for mass deportations, Malaika Mahlatsi asks whether South Africa should consider giving undocumented migrants legal status Guest:Malaika Mahlatsi - senior researcher and government official

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5:14

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/04/29

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 29 April 2026 1. Mali- USA - United Nations The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali. Jihadist militants joined forces with Tuareg separatists to launch the largest coordinated offensive the country has seen in more than a decade. The two groups share an interest in routing the army and Russian

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4:37

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

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2026/04/29

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter UAE leaves OPEC 2. OpenAI misses its internal sales growth target, spooking investors 3. Market update

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6:41

The Global Brief: In Washington, King Charles...

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2026/04/29

The Global Brief: In Washington, King Charles addresses the U.S. Congress in a rare and symbolic moment in transatlantic relations. China’s foreign minister is on a high-level tour of Southeast Asia, reinforcing Beijing’s push for regional influence and stability. India is moving to repair strained ties with Bangladesh, appointing Dinesh Trivedi as the next High Commissioner to repair relations with their neighbours after tensions erupted in 2024. Guest: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu -

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