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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/11/05

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 5 November 2025 1. Tanzania – Dar es Salaam Tanzania partially restores internet access, warns against image sharing The government in Tanzania has warned people not to share photos and videos that may cause panic as the internet slowly returns after a six-day shutdown during deadly protests that began on election day. DR Kongo- North

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4:21

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/05

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter IBM announces job cuts 2. France investigates Chinese e-commerce platforms over alleged child pornography content 3. Markets

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8:54

As South Africa continues to grapple with how to make...

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2025/11/04

As South Africa continues to grapple with how to make land reform more productive and sustainable, the Vumelana Advisory Fund — a non-profit that helps land reform beneficiaries use land effectively — says stronger governance within Community Property Associations (CPAs) is crucial to unlocking the full potential of restituted land. Guest: Peter Setou: Vumelana Advisory Fund CEO

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5:35

Stakeholders at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Foot and...

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2025/11/04

Stakeholders at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Foot and Mouth Disease Indaba in Durban last week warned that unless urgent interventions are implemented, many farmers—particularly in rural and communal areas—could be forced out of business by the end of the year. Guest: Mbongeni Sikhakhane: KwaZulu-Natal chairperson African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa)

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4:03

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter New vehicle sales surge to highest level in a decade 2. TymeBank appoints new CEO 3. Markets

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5:26

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter SA retailers hit the ceiling as mall space outpaces shopper spending 2. Manufacturing slips back into contraction as demand and exports weaken 3. Markets

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4:21

A high court judge has given the City of Johannesburg...

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2025/11/04

A high court judge has given the City of Johannesburg a two-week deadline to verify, register and allocate spaces to informal traders in the inner city. Guest: Matron Mhlanga, one of the leaders of SA Informal Traders Association

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6:38

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa...

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2025/11/04

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) has hailed a recent Gauteng High Court ruling ordering the City of Johannesburg to fast-track the verification and allocation of trading stalls to informal traders. The court’s decision follows SERI’s legal action against the city for removing traders who were operating without municipal permits. Guest: Deborah Rabuda: An Attorney at SERI and the lead attorney on the matter.

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6:10

More than 62,000 people fled el-Fasher between Sunday...

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2025/11/04

More than 62,000 people fled el-Fasher between Sunday and Wednesday after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the city — the Sudanese army’s last stronghold in Darfur — triggering what aid groups and witnesses describe as mass killings, summary executions and a rapidly worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

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6:52

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human...

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2025/11/04

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has issued a stern warning to reckless drivers as the province heads into the festive season. He emphasised that law enforcement operations will intensify, following the arrest of 13 motorists for drunk driving in Estcourt on Friday night — bringing the total number of arrests across the province to 909 since mid-August 2025. Guest: Siboniso Duma: The MEC for Transport in KwaZulu-Natal

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6:51

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/11/04

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 04 November 2025 1. Tanzania – Dododma SADC Declares Tanzania's Election Flawed After Failing Democracy Test and while Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in yesterday at a ceremony limited to invited guests (Presidents of Mozambique, Zambia, Burundi, and Somalia attended the swearing-in)

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4:35

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Starbucks sells majority stake in China business 2. OpenAI inks $38 billion cloud deal with AWS 3. Markets

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6:08

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern...

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2025/11/04

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500, authorities said Monday. The quake’s epicentre was near Mazar-i-Sharif, one of the country’s largest cities, where residents fled into the streets and the historic Blue Mosque sustained visible damage. Guest: Simon Gear: Climatologist

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5:46

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)...

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2025/11/03

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned Mafoko Security Patrol (Pty) Ltd for what it calls the “theft and embezzlement” of workers’ provident fund contributions. SAFTU expressed outrage after court findings confirmed that Mafoko has been deducting money from employees’ wages for the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) but failing to pay those contributions over as required by law. Guest: Zwelinzima Vavi: General Secretary of the South

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4:22

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/11/03

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Favourable weather and new markets lift outlook for SA table grapes 2. Malaysia’s Mr DIY eyes more stores in SA 3. Markets

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6:16

eThekwini councillor Andre Beetge has urged the...

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2025/11/03

eThekwini councillor Andre Beetge has urged the municipality’s management to pressure the National Treasury to release approximately R1.3 billion in outstanding disaster relief grants owed to the city for flood-related damages. Speaking during a council meeting on Thursday, Beetge criticised the delays, noting that the municipality has been forced to redirect internal funds from key infrastructure projects to address urgent sewer network repairs in Durban’s south. Guest: Desmond

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6:29

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has delivered a...

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2025/11/03

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has delivered a landmark judgment against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), declaring its approval of municipal electricity tariff hikes unconstitutional. The court found that Nersa had failed to follow proper cost studies and public participation processes before implementing new tariffs — a violation of constitutional and statutory duties. Guest: Chris Yellend: Energy Expert

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4:46

The Malawi High Court has overturned a lower court...

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2025/11/03

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The Malawi High Court has overturned a lower court...

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2025/11/03

The Malawi High Court has overturned a lower court ruling that would have allowed the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa, where they face charges of fraud and money laundering. The decision effectively halts the extradition process, marking a significant legal victory for the couple who fled South Africa in 2020. Guest: Terrence Manase - Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi

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4:45

Six people were killed and three others injured in a...

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2025/11/03

Six people were killed and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on Saturday night. According to Gauteng police, two vehicles – a silver Polo and a black Polo – drove into the area and opened fire on residents. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and a manhunt has been launched for the suspects. Guest: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe: National Police Spokesperson

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