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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/14

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 14 April 2026 1. Kenya – Ethiopia / Afrikan Union Afrikan Union (AU) not fit, lacks capacity to provide leadership Africa needs Kenyan President William Ruto has declared that the African Union, AU, in its current form, is “not fit for purpose,” stating that it lacks the capacity to provide the leadership Africa needs as it heads

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10:08

The assassination of Emfuleni municipal finance...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/14

The assassination of Emfuleni municipal finance official Martha Rantsofu in Vanderbijlpark has once again raised chilling questions about the safety of those who speak out against corruption. Guest: Klippies Kritzinger, CEO of Vaal Business Cooperation (VBC) who knew Martha Rantsofu

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9:20

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe...

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2026/04/13

Guest: BeatriceMoilwa- Founder ofKhutsongEmpowerment Centre Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe has condemned the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, with a 58-year-old suspect arrested and support provided to the victim in Dobsonville, Soweto. The incident has also triggered outrage over the circulation of graphic content online, raising concerns about victim dignity and legal consequences.

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19:35

The Briefing Debate: Should South Africa have a...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

The Briefing Debate: Should South Africa have a National Minimum Wage and is the latest increase helping or hurting the country? Guest: Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Coordinator for Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) Guest:ZwelinzimaVavi, General Secretary of theSouth African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) Guest: Zakhele Mthembu, Policy Officer at the Free Market Foundation

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4:55

This week, the Independent Regulatory Board for...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

This week, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) will hold its final disciplinary hearing that will outline final sanctions against the auditor involved in the VBS scandal, Sipho Malaba. Guest: Imre Nagy - Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors

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7:00

The Reality Check: How do we use the African soul as...

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2026/04/13

The Reality Check: How do we use the African soul as the glue for nation building and social cohesion? Guest:ProfMatholeMotshekga– Founder pf the Kara Institute and African Heritage Group

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3:15

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe...

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2026/04/13

Guest: Lerato Ntwampe - Admitted Attorney and Social Media Legal Consultant

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5:24

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe has condemned the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, with a 58-year-old suspect arrested and support provided to the victim in Dobsonville, Soweto. What immediate and long-term support should be in place to help a child survivor of sexual violence recover and feel safe again? Guest: Adv BrendaMadumise- Director of Wise4Afrika

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7:18

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa Djibouti- Djibouti Djibouti's long-serving president, Ismael Omar Guelleh, has secured another term in office after winning 97.8 per cent of the vote, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. The result grants him a sixth mandate and extends a rule that has now spanned 27 years in the strategically important East African nation.C78-year-old Guelleh

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6:38

The DA has now officially elected Geordin...

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2026/04/13

The DA has now officially elected Geordin Hill-Lewis as the new Federal Leader. Guest: Geordin Hill-Lewis - new DA Federal Leader

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9:56

The Global Brief

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

The US/Iran talks with no agreement, but not collapsed Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president Ukraine and Syria have strengthened diplomatic ties. Historically under Bashar al-Assad, Russia and Syria had the strong ties. Guest: Naeem Jeenah - senior researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection at the University of Witwatersrand.

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5:11

The Research Institute for Innovation and...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

Guest: Nandi Mthethwa - Engagement Manager at the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability(RIIS) Built in Mzansi: The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability is on a mission to drive sustainable and inclusive development across Africa and beyond

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9:21

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/13

Social Development Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe has condemned the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, with a 58-year-old suspect arrested and support provided to the victim in Dobsonville, Soweto. The incident has also triggered outrage over the circulation of graphic content online, raising concerns about victim dignity and legal consequences. Guest: BeatriceMoilwa- Founder ofKhutsongEmpowerment Centre

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5:41

Built in Mzansi: Prosthetic Technology and...

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2026/04/10

Built in Mzansi: Prosthetic Technology and localization of innovation - Founded in 2020 by engineer and amputee Sume, the company addresses critical gaps in comfort and accessibility, has earned recognition from the SAB Foundation, and is expanding its reach locally and internationally. Guest: LuvuyoSume- Co-Founder of Prosthetic Engineering Technologies

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22:55

The Briefing Debate - Online Gambling and the Remote...

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2026/04/10

The Briefing Debate - Online Gambling and the Remote Gambling Act: Can the Remote Gambling Act bring clarity, fairness, and protection—or will it deepen existing contradictions between law, enforcement, and reality? Guest: Wayne Lurie - Director of Lurie Inc. Attorneys (Gambling Regulatory Attorney) Guest: Makashule Gana - Member of Parliament for Rise Mzansi Guest: Mr LungileDukwana- Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Gambling Board

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9:18

Reality Check: What are some of the solutions to do...

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2026/04/10

Guest: Prof. BarneyPityana- anti-apartheid stalwart Reality Check: What are some of the solutions to do to build the nation?

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7:12

Expert Interview: What's at stake for the Democratic...

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2026/04/10

Guest: Dr Mmabatho Mongae - Acting Head of the Governance Insights and Analytics programme at Good Governance Africa Expert Interview: What's at stake for the Democratic Alliance as they gear up for their Elective Congress?

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14:29

The Big Story: The Democratic Alliance gears up for...

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2026/04/10

The Big Story: The Democratic Alliance gears up for Elective Congress this weekend. Who will become victorious? Guest: Werner Horn - Presiding Officer and Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance

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7:53

The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/10

The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed a landmark Constitutional Court ruling ordering Cash Paymaster Services to repay over R81 million in unlawful profits from a social grants contract. The decision ends a decade-long legal battle dating back to 2014, when the contract was first declared invalid, and reinforces accountability in the management of public funds. Guest: Paseka Letsatsi - SASSA Spokesperson

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7:04

Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International...

The National Briefing ·

2026/04/10

10 April 2026 1. Benin-Porto Novo Benin Decides 2026 on Sunday Benin faces an uneven race for president Benin's long-serving finance minister and chosen successor of outgoing president Patrice Talon is expected to win elections on Sunday, with the economy booming but jihadist attacks blighting the north. Backed by the ruling bloc, Romuald Wadagni, 49, who has been finance minister for 10 years, faces a single rival, Paul Hounkpe, a former culture minister seen as a moderate

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