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The Department of Communications and Digital...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/23

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) remains in a state of uncertainty as it works to digitise South Africa and complete the long-delayed transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. A 15-year digital migration process has been repeatedly stalled — most recently by a court ruling — while infrastructure backlogs, funding constraints, and socio-economic barriers continue to hinder universal access to digital services. Guest: Arthur Goldstuck: Tech Expert

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7:05

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency announced it...

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2026/02/23

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency announced it would outsource the rollout to a private company — at an estimated additional cost of R1.2 billion. Citing financial constraints, the agency missed its third implementation deadline on December 1 and, shortly thereafter, issued a tender for a 60-month “turnkey solution” to design, build, and operate core Aarto systems. Guest: Wayne Duvenage: CEO of the Organization Undoing Tax Abused (OUTA)

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7:30

On Friday the 20th, students at the University of...

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2026/02/23

On Friday the 20th, students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) held a peaceful and silent demonstration to express their grief, disappointment, and anger at the growing failures within higher education and the way UCT continues to operate. This demonstration was both a cry and a call for meaningful change. Guest: Mfundo Azi Zondo: University of Cape Town(UCT) student

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5:17

Update on rescue efforts at the Ekapa Minerals Joint...

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2026/02/23

Update on rescue efforts at the Ekapa Minerals Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley, where hope is fading for five miners trapped nearly 890 metres underground. Guest: Tebogo Msimanga: SABC Reporter ( Northern Cape)

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3:54

There are protest underway at Tembisa, City of...

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2026/02/23

There are protest underway at Tembisa, City of Ekurhuleni. what's behind the people's grievances? Guest: Lele Lefakane, Chairperson of the Tembisa Community Forum

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6:00

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/23

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 23 February 2026 1. Russia- Madagascar Putin meets Madagascar's president at the Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Madagascar's new leader during a Kremlin meeting last week, as Russia looks to strengthen its influence in Africa. "I would like to note that we have many interesting areas of cooperation. These include agriculture,

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4:54

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/23

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback 2. Northam secures R2 billion to fast track renewable energy drive 3. Market update

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6:52

Herman Mashaba has officially announced that he is...

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2026/02/23

Herman Mashaba has officially announced that he is stepping back into the race for Mayor of Johannesburg, setting up what is shaping up to be ahigh-stakes political showdown ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Guest: Herman Mashaba: Action SA President

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7:47

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade battle...

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2026/02/23

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade battle with the judiciary by raising global import tariffs to 15%, just a day after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his sweeping trade levies. Guest: IrajAbedien - CEO of Pan African Investment and Research Services

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5:20

One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria-based...

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2026/02/20

One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria-based journalist AserieNdlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, the Africa Media and Communications Forum (AMCF)hascondemned repeated court delays in the case and called for urgent intervention to prevent further setbacks. The matter, involving five accused men, has been postponed at least 14 times in theKwaMhlangaMagistrate’s Court.  Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Chairperson, AfricaMediaand Communications Forum (AMCF)

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9:28

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry...

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2026/02/20

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has stepped in to safeguard jobs and restore investor confidence in the country’s film and television sector amid growing uncertainty over government incentives. The move follows engagements with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and industry stakeholders.  Guest: Mzwandile Masina: Chairperson, The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industryand Competition

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5:02

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Global central banks rally behind Powell amid DOJ probe 2. JPMorgan pushes back on Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest 3. Markets

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7:17

The African National Congress (ANC) has decribed the...

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2026/02/20

The African National Congress (ANC) has decribed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa, which shows a 0.5 percentage point decline in the country’s official unemployment rate as a “measurable improvement” and a sign that sustained government economic interventions are beginning to deliver tangible results.  Guest: Fèbe Potgieter: ANC NEC Member

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4:20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/20

Global central banks rally behind Powell amid DOJ probe 2. JPMorgan pushes back on Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest 3. Markets

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7:59

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/20

20 February 2026 1. Niger – International Monetary Fund (IMF) IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review The International Monetary Fund has approved about $91 million in funding for Niger which includes support for climate resilience and sustainable development. Following the latest review of its programmes in the country, it said Niger’s economic growth is expected to remain strong at 6.7% in 2026. 2. Malawi-

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8:31

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been...

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2026/02/20

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for masterminding what a Seoul court described as an insurrection aimed at imposing military rule. Guest: Prof David Monyae - Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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6:56

The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National...

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2026/02/19

The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening responsible gambling awareness at tertiary institutions while safeguarding public education funds. Guest: WaseemCarrim: CEO of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

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8:58

The People’s Water Forum is calling on the government...

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2026/02/19

The People’s Water Forum is calling on the government to declare South Africa’s worsening water crisis a national disaster, citing widespreadinfrastructure collapse and chronic service delivery failures. Guest:FerrialAdam: Executive Director,WaterCan& Environmental Justice Activist

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4:08

The latest on the Ekapa Mine rescue trapped miners....

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2026/02/19

The latest on the Ekapa Mine rescue trapped miners. Rescue efforts continue 54 hours since five miners were trapped underground at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Guest: Ulrich Hendricks - SABCNews Reporter in Kimberly, Northern Cape

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5:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/19

Inflation eases in January 2. Retail salesgrowth slows during festive season 3. Market update

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