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5:06

The Kingdom of Eswatini is once again under...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/08

The Kingdom of Eswatini is once again under international scrutiny as it prepares to receive 11 convicted criminals deported from the United States this October. The move follows a similar deportation earlier this year that triggered regional security concerns, particularly from neighbouring South Africa. Guest: Lucky Lukhele - Spokesperson for the Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN)

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4:55

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/10/08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Gold hits a record high, closing above $4000 2. SA seeks support from Afreximbank 3. Markets

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6:29

The People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan,...

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2025/10/08

The People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan, convened under the auspices of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT), will hold hearings in Madrid from October 8–10, 2025. This landmark event aims to expose and examine the systemic gender persecution of Afghan women under Taliban rule, bringing their voices and experiences to the forefront of international attention and legal analysis.  Guest: Shaharzad Akbar: Executive Director at Rawadari

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7:51

Yesterday, South Africa argued before the...

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2025/10/07

Yesterday, South Africa argued before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the right to strike is an integral part of the right to freedom of association under international law. Guest: Stefan van Eck - Professor in labour law at the University of Pretoria

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7:21

Gender-based violence (GBV) experts and education...

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2025/10/07

Gender-based violence (GBV) experts and education specialists are raising serious concerns over the lack of action from authorities, Unions and the education department following allegations that a teacher in Mpumalanga assaulted a female colleague. Guest: Advocate Brenda Madumise-Pajibo -Director Wise 4 Afrika  &Gender-Based Violence Activist

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5:59

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/10/07

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Chery explores car manufacturing efforts in SA 2. Oversupply of potatoes weighs on prices 3. Markets

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4:14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/10/07

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Discovey Green closes a power supply deal with Glencore 2. Barrack gold dumps it’s assets in Côte d'Ivoire 3. Markets

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6:29

The discovery of four abandoned babies in Cape Town...

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2025/10/07

The discovery of four abandoned babies in Cape Town in just one month has shocked communities and reignited urgent conversations around motherhood, shame, systemic failure, and how to prevent infant abandonment. Guest: Tahiyya Hassim: Founding Member of Baby Savers SA & Founder & Director of New BeginningZ

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9:21

The South African government, through the Information...

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2025/10/07

The South African government, through the Information Regulator, has taken firm steps to clamp down on unwanted marketing calls, SMSes, and emails, with new rules that strengthen consumer privacy rights. Guest: Nomzamo Zondi: Spokesperson for the Information Regulator

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4:31

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/10/07

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter OpenAI seals a deal with chipmaker, AMD 2. Mondi’s portfolio shuffle fails to impress investors 3. Markets

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6:06

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld...

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2025/10/07

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2022 decision to recognise Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the rightful King of the Zulu nation, effectively ending a nearly three-year legal battle over royal succession. The ruling overturned a previous Gauteng High Court decision that had questioned the legitimacy of Misuzulu’s appointment and ordered further investigation into the recognition process. Guest: Professor Sihawukele Ngubane: Academic & Cultural

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8:22

Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional...

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2025/10/07

Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, VelekosiniHlabisa, visited the DitsobotlaLocal Municipality in the North WestProvince on Monday, as part of efforts to restore governance and service delivery in one of South Africa's most troubled municipalities. Guest: VelekosiniHlabisa: Minister of Co-operative Governanceand Traditional Affairs

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9:24

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has...

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2025/10/07

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has strongly denied claims that it failed to process payments for Education Assistants (EAs) and General Education Assistants (GEAs) under Phase V of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). In a statement issued by Minister Nomakhosazana Meth, the department labelled the allegations circulating on social media as "spurious and misleading." Guest: Jomo Sibiya: Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour

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5:50

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/10/07

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 07 October 2025 Madagascar – Antananarivo Gen Z Mada protests: President names army general as PM to diffuse unrest Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has turned to the military in an effort to ease mounting unrest, naming Divisional General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister late Monday, according to AFP. The

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4:23

In France, the newly appointed Prime Minister...

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2025/10/07

In France, the newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his government resigned just hours after taking office, plunging the country deeper into crisis Guest: Musa Mdunge: Political Analyst

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4:25

The Business Update with Ntaoleng Lechela

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2025/10/06

The Business Update with Ntaoleng Lechela

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6:40

Residents near Johannesburg’s Bert Close Park in...

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2025/10/06

Residents near Johannesburg’s Bert Close Park in Roodepoort are demanding stronger enforcement after repeated incidents of public nudity, animal slaughter, and fires linked to religious and cultural rituals in local nature reserves. City officials say they respect cultural practices but must balance them with public safety, environmental protection, and community wellbeing.Guest: Phillip Mkhombo, North Conservation Specialist, Conservation Management Department at Johannesburg City Parks and

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5:01

In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court has...

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2025/10/06

In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court has declared South Africa’s parental leave laws unconstitutional for unfairly burdening mothers and excluding fathers. Justice Zukisa Tshiqi said both parents should be entitled to share parental leave, calling the current system outdated and inconsistent with gender equality and family dignity.Guest: Dr. Dennis Matotoka – CEO: Commission for Gender Equality

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6:50

The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR), along with...

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2025/10/06

The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR), along with families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes, has welcomed the Pretoria High Court’s dismissal of the government’s application to delay their landmark constitutional damages case against the state. The judgment paves the way for the long-awaited case to proceed, marking a crucial step toward truth, justice, and closure for victims after decades of state inaction.Guest: Sesethu Holomisa – Programme Officer for TRC for the TRC

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9:51

Three national political parties — Build One South...

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2025/10/06

Three national political parties — Build One South Africa (BOSA), GOOD, and Rise Mzansi — have joined forces to form a new political movement called Unite for Change, aimed at offering South Africans a united, values-based alternative ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The alliance pledges ethical leadership, competent governance, and citizen-driven renewal across the country.Guest: Songezo Zibi – Leader of Rise Mzansi

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