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12:24

Learners across Gauteng are once again caught in the...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/11

Learners across Gauteng are once again caught in the middle of a growing standoff between the Gauteng School Bus Operators Council and the Gauteng Department of Education. Scholar transport services remain suspended after operators rejected the department’s latest offer, citing long-standing non-payment, rising operational costs and concerns about the sustainability of the service. Guest: Paul Zikhali - Gauteng School Bus Operators Council Secretary Guest: SteveMabona– Spokesperson,

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8:29

A ruling by the Eastern Cape High Court has reignited...

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2026/02/11

A ruling by the Eastern Cape High Court has reignited a national conversation about language, power and access to justice in South Africa’s courts. The court has overturned a contempt-of-court case brought against a lawyer who addressed the court in isiXhosa, one of South Africa’s official languages. Guest:BondNyoka– Attorney and Legal Analyst

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6:36

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/11

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 11 February 2026 1. South Afrika – DR Kongo South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe clashed with his DRC Counterpart Louis Watum Kabamba over Its critical minerals deal with United States of America during the closed ministerial session at the Mining Indaba held in Cape Town and stressed the need for

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4:13

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter USretail sales surprise to the downside, coming in flat during the festive season 2. Coca-Cola’s zero-sugar drinks boosts sales 3. Market update

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5:50

French President Emmanuel Macron has signalled a...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/11

French President Emmanuel Macron has signalled a potential shift in global diplomacy by calling for a distinctly European approach to dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a time when the war in Ukraine continues to shape international relations. Guest: Oscar Van Heerden,Research Associate at the UJ Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/10

Access Bank-Bidvest bank deal collapses 2. Hyprop cuts its exposure to Gauteng’s retail property market 3. Market update

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7:02

Ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the...

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2026/02/10

Ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has submitted recommendations to the Department of Trade and Industry calling for urgent reform of South Africa’s gambling legislation. The Foundation warns that outdated laws are failing to protect children and vulnerable adults from the rapid expansion of online and mobile gambling, compounded by pervasive advertising and weak enforcement mechanisms.  Guest:ĹebogangSeoheng: Advocacy,

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4:22

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Agri exports hit record despite higher US tariffs Vodacom continues to bet on Egypt, acquiring additional spectrum Market update

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4:18

Disaster management teams have been deployed to...

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2026/02/10

Disaster management teams have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal’s Harry Gwala anduMgungundlovudistricts following severe weather over the weekend that claimed one life, injured several people and left dozens of residents homeless. Guest:SenzelweMzila: spokesperson for KZN for co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC

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4:39

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter China’s property slump set to deepen 2. Orion Minerals secures more funding for its Preiska copper & zinc project 3. Market update

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12:18

Concerns are mounting over leadership instability at...

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2026/02/10

Concerns are mounting over leadership instability at two of South Africa’s busiest Master of the High Court offices after the acting appointments in Johannesburg and Pretoria expired at the end of January, with permanent appointments still outstanding. Legal and fiduciary bodies have warned that prolonged reliance on acting officials risks undermining service delivery and governance at these critical institutions. Guest: Katherine Gascoigne: Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association (JAA) head

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7:30

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/02/10

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 10 February 2026 1. Eritrea- Ethiopia Ethiopia Demands Eritrea 'Immediately Withdraw' Troops from Its Territory A bitter war of words has escalated further after Ethiopia ordered neighbouring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory, with the pair seemingly inching towards a new conflict. Relations between the two

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9:44

Energy analyst Chris Yelland has warned that...

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2026/02/10

Energy analyst ChrisYellandhas warned that electricity theft and non-payment are likely to rise following NERSA’s approval of steep electricity price increases over the next two years. The hikes come after the regulator admitted to errors in its original tariff calculations — a moveYellandhas described as a serious regulatory failure with far-reaching economic consequences.  Guest: ChrisYelland: Energy analyst

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6:59

Centre-left Socialist António José Seguro has won a...

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2026/02/10

Centre-left Socialist António JoséSegurohas won a decisive victory in Portugal’s presidential runoff, defeating hard-right populist André Ventura by a commanding margin in Sunday’s election — a result that reassures centrist politics in Lisbon even as the rising influence of the far rightremainsevident.  Guest: ItumelengMakgetla - Political Analyst at the University of Pretoria

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8:26

The Circular Economy & the By-Product Revolution:...

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2026/02/09

The Circular Economy & the By-Product Revolution: From Liability to Asset: Unlocking Gold Value from Mining and Processing By-Products  Guest: Ernie Lai King:Chairman– Northbound Processing

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6:19

he Circular Economy & the By-Product Revolution: From...

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2026/02/09

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has sought to play down the impact of a Special Tribunal ruling ordering the release of five high-end luxury vehicles — including Aston Martins, Ferraris and a Rolls-Royce — seized during raids linked to the alleged R2 billion Tembisa Hospital looting scheme. The unit insists the ruling does not weaken its case against alleged kingpin Hangwani Maumela and says the assets’ value remains protected pending final forfeiture proceedings. Guest:

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7:55

KwaZulu-Natal has emerged as the epicentre of South...

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2026/02/09

KwaZulu-Natal has emerged as the epicentre of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, prompting the provincial government to urgently pursue the classification of the crisis as a State of Disaster. Guest: Thamsanqa Ntuli: Premier, KwaZulu-Natal E T

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8:04

South African soldiers guarding the country’s borders...

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2026/02/09

South African soldiers guarding the country’s borders say they are surviving on little more than pap,eggsand pilchards — sometimes just two meals a day — while prisoners receive three balanced meals daily. As troops battle hunger, illness and failing equipment in remote and dangerous conditions, the SANDF is preparing to spend hundreds of millions of rand on Armed Forces Day celebrations, exposing a stark disconnect between leadership priorities and the lived reality of those on

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8:08

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded...

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2026/02/09

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a historic milestone in Africa’s economic integration and South Africa’s deepening role in shaping the continent’s financial and trade architecture.  Guest: SiyaBiniza: Executive Director, Political Economy Southern AfricaNPC

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7:25

A police informant linked to explosive testimony...

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2026/02/09

A police informant linked to explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has died in what police believe was a suicide, just days after surviving an apparent assassination attempt. Wiandre Pretorius was found dead at a petrol station on the East Rand, raising renewed concerns about the safety of whistleblowers involved in high-profile corruption cases.  Guest: TebogoKhaas: Chairperson of Public Interest SA

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