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5:59

Gauteng High Court dismisses the Information...

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2026/06/04

The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the Information Regulator's appeal against publishing matric results. Yesterday the court refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, upholding a December order that allows results in newspapers and online. The Regulator had argued publication breached POPIA, but courts ruled the Department of Basic Education can continue the practice. Matric results will remain publicly accessible this year. For analysis on the matter,we spoke to UKZN Professor of Law, Donrich

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11:14

Tax Ombud is urging South Africans to prepare early...

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2026/06/04

Tax season is approaching and the Office of the Tax Ombud is urging South Africans to prepare early. The Ombud says delays, penalties and stress often come from late filing or not knowing your rights with Sars. They advise taxpayers to be accurate and proactive and note independent help is available if disputes come up. We spoke to Russel Mamabolo, Specialist Communications and Outreach at the Office of the Tax Ombuds.

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5:51

Zimbabwe elected a seat at the United Nations...

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2026/06/04

Zimbabwe has been elected to a two-year non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. It is the country's third term on the body responsible for international peace and security. Zimbabwe will replace Somalia from the first of January and join the DRC and Liberia as the African A3 group on the Council. We spoke to Zanu PF Spokesperson, Farai Marapira.

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6:22

The NPA reinstated prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba after...

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2026/06/04

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA has reinstated prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba after his earlier suspension. Ntaba was suspended for failing to appear in the extortion case against Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni, and was later found in contempt. On her last day, retired Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni authorised a warrant for his arrest. The Magistrates Commission confirms it received a supplementary NPA complaint linked to the Sibanyoni bail matter on that same day. We spoke to Kagisho Kagisho, Chief

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12:42

Information Regulator issues enforcement notices to...

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2026/06/03

The Information Regulator has issued enforcement notices to Central Johannesburg TVET College and Sibanye Stillwater for breaking data protection and access laws. The college shared sensitive student details without safeguards, while Sibanye refused access to Social and Labour Plan records. Both must now take corrective action or face fines and possible jail time. We spoke to Mfana Gwala, a member of the Information Regulator to unpack the implications of these enforcement actions.

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16:28

MK Party suspends Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi's membership...

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2026/06/03

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has suspended Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi's membership with immediate effect pending an internal corruption investigation. She has been instructed to hand over all party documents, records and assets. Philasande Mkhize has been appointed as Chief Whip with immediate effect. The MK Party also clarified that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla holds no official position and acts only as an ordinary member. For analysis on the matter we spoke to KZN-based political analyst, Thobani

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9:05

ATM accuses Speaker Thoko Didiza of being bias in...

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2026/06/03

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza has rejected allegations of bias in the Section 89 impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa. African Transformation Movement MP, Vuyolwethu Zungula claimed Ms. Didiza had met the President's lawyers after the Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling and should recuse herself. Parliament called the claims false and said they were based on tabloid reports. We spoke to Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson and ANC Chief Whip in Parliament,

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6:07

Diesel relief welcomed but freight sector warns that...

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2026/06/03

The Road Freight Association says South Africa's latest fuel price cut will offer limited relief for truckers. CEO Gavin Kelly warns that levies and structural costs are still pushing transport prices higher. He says the industry remains under pressure despite the adjustment. We spoke to road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly.

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4:28

Latest fuel price increase draws strong criticism...

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2026/06/03

The latest fuel price adjustment has sparked strong criticism, with the Forum for South Africa accusing government of failing to shield citizens from rising living costs. FOSA argues that while global factors do play a role, the real issue lies in domestic policy. The organisation is now calling for urgent intervention, warning that continued increases could deepen poverty and economic strain. We spoke to Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa.

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5:18

An estimated 146 Zimbabweans allegedly displaced in...

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2026/06/02

The Civic Engagement Forum of Zimbabwe says about146 Zimbabwean nationals have reportedly been displaced in Daggafontein, Springs, east of Johannesburg, following recent attacks. Many are now reportedly homeless and have been given a 15 June deadline by community leaders to leave the area. The organisation warns of further displacement and a growing humanitarian risk. To elaborate further on the matter, we spoke to General Sithole, National Civic Engagement Ambassador.

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4:15

MEC Mbali Shinga’s lawyers to challenge her expulsion...

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2026/06/02

Lawyers representing KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Mbali Shinga will today file court papers to challenge her expulsion from the National Freedom Party, NFP. Her legal team says the process was procedurally unfair and will seek to stop the KZN Speaker from removing her. Ms. Shinga, the NFP's only MPL in KZN, had her appeal dismissed by the party's tribunal over the weekend. For more we spoke to Innocent Shezi, Caucus Manager of the NFP in the KZN Legislature.

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4:33

Afrika Mayibuye Movement condemns the murder of...

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2026/06/02

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the killing of a 19-year-old man from Giyani during protests in the Western Cape. Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly mistaken for an undocumented foreign national after he was heard speaking Xitsonga. In a statement, Mayibuye described his death as a failure of society. The movement said it rejects violence and vigilantism and would not associate with groups using immigration concerns to justify criminal acts. For more on this, we spoke to Mayibuye National

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6:23

ActionSA disappointed after Rise Mzansi MP Makashule...

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2026/06/02

ActionSA has expressed disappointment after Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana was elected chairperson of Parliament's Impeachment Committee. The party voted against Mr Gana, who was nominated by the ANC, saying the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa requires an independent Chair. ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip, Lerato Ngobeni says the Committee's credibility depends on being free from political influence. She joined us to elaborate further on her sentiments.

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4:14

A look at the current top African economic stories...

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2026/06/02

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

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6:33

DA condemns Gauteng Health’s failure to honour...

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2026/06/01

The Democratic Alliance says the Gauteng Health Department has defied the Legislature by missing a deadline to outline how it will honour slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran. The DA says the failure to consult her family and act on the resolution reflects ongoing disregard for accountability, especially as no criminal charges have been laid in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal she exposed. We spoke to Dr. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health.

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5:38

Guinea holds parliamentary and municipal elections;...

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2026/06/01

Guinea held parliamentary and municipal elections yesterday, its first since the 2021 coup. Nearly seven million voters were reportedly eligible to elect 147 MPs and 342 mayors. President Mamadi Doumbouya's opponents called for a boycott of the process. ECOWAS deployed a 40-member team to observe voting, counting and results as a test of Guinea's democratic transition. For more on this, We spoke to Dr. Tendai Mbanje from the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria and an Election

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4:58

Two suspects to appear in court over Marite triple...

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2026/06/01

Two 28-year-old men are appearing in Mkhuhlu Magistrate's Court today for the murder of three people in Marite, Mpumalanga.Police arrested them on Friday after an intelligence operation by Calcutta and Acornhoek detectives. One suspect was found with an unlicenced firearm believed to be linked to the killings. Provincial MEC for Community Safety, Jackie Macie welcomed the arrests and called for more patrols in the Calcutta precinct, especially at night.

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4:40

MPs meet to launch Phala Phala impeachment inquiry

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2026/06/01

Parliament's Section 89 Committee is meeting for the first time today. MPs on the panel will elect a chairperson and begin the formal process of the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry. The Committee was set up to determine if there's enough evidence for President Cyril Ramaphosa to face impeachment over the 2020 robbery at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. We spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Nhlanhla Hadebe.

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10:04

DA raises strong objections to reports that the City...

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2026/06/01

The Democratic Alliance has raised strong objections to reports that the City of Tshwane may reinstate workers dismissed after the violent and unprotected strike in 2023. The DA warns that rehiring those implicated in violence and misconduct would undermine accountability and could entrench a culture of lawlessness within the municipality. We spoke to Cilliers Brink, DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate to unpack the party's concerns.

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15:09

Research reveals that a growing number of South...

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2026/05/29

A growing number of South Africans are struggling to get a good night's rest, and the consequences go far beyond feeling tired. A recent local study shows that nearly one in three people experience nocturnal sleep problems, affecting everything from mood and concentration to productivity and long-term health. Experts warn that what many dismiss as "normal" poor sleep could, in fact, point to more serious conditions. We spoke to Dr Sarel Theron, a neurologist from Mediclinic Durbanville, to unpack

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