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4:47

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/05

South Africa joins Afreximbank2. Household debt crisis deepens3. Market update

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7:31

What was initially reported as an administrative...

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2026/02/05

What was initially reported as an administrative blunder at Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility has now been exposed as a deliberate escape enabled by impersonation and systemic operational failures. Experts weigh in on the lawlessness in SA prisons specifically in the Western Cape Guest: Professor Nirmala Devi Gopal - Academic Leader in the Discipline of Criminology and Forensic Studies.(UKZN)

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8:47

The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating...

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2026/02/05

The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is now seeking written responses from President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the establishment, mandate and disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The move has sparked debate over accountability, fairness, and whether Parliament is setting a troubling precedent by not calling the President to testify in person.  Guest:MkhokeliBandla:SABC

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7:42

South Africa’s national minimum wage (NMW) will...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/05

South Africa’s national minimum wage (NMW) will increase from 1 March 2026, raising the hourly rate to R30,23. The adjustment applies across most sectors and aims to improve baseline earnings for low-income workers, while still allowing for sector-specific variations and limited exemptions where necessary. Guest: Thembinkosi Mkalipi - DDG for Labour Policy & Industrial Relations, Department of Employment and Labour

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7:26

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/05

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 5 February 2026 1. Libya - Zintan Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi Libyan prosecutors on Wednesday said they were investigating the killing of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The public prosecutor's office said forensic experts had been dispatched to Zintan in northwest

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4:39

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/05

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Alphabet’s push into artificial intelligence starts paying off 2. Eli Lilly poised for gains in 2026 while competitor, Novo nordisk warns of tough times ahead 3. Market update

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8:28

One of the world’s most pristine marine reserves is...

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2026/02/05

One of the world’s most pristine marine reserves is at the centre of a growing international controversy. Under a UK–Mauritius deal to return sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, fishing will be allowed in parts of a marine protected area (MPA) that has been closed for 16 years. Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

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5:26

Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful time, yet...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/05

Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful time, yet for many women it is marked by fear, sadness,anxietyand emotional distress. During National Pregnancy Week (3–7 February 2026), the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP)is highlighting the serious risks of untreated depression and anxiety duringpregnancy, andurging women not to stop psychiatric medication without medical advice. Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman: Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School

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7:30

The KZN Government has now partnered with Symphony by...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

The KZN Government has now partnered with Symphony by the Waters, a celebration of music, art, and nature set against the stunningbackdrop of Midmar Dam on 7th March, 2026.  Guest:MntomuhleKhawula: MEC for Sport,Artsand Culture – KwaZulu-Natal

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4:17

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/04

Glencore set to sell a significant stake in its DRC mines to a US backed consortium 2. Harmony gold says it’s on track to meet its full year guidance 3. Market update

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4:13

As parts of the country brace for a severe heatwave,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

As parts of the country brace for a severe heatwave, health experts are urging people to look beyond the usual warnings about dehydration and heat exhaustion — and to pay closer attention to their skin. Guest: Dr Maureen Allem: medical doctor and aesthetic expert

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8:49

Speculation around the future of Democratic Alliance...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Speculation around the future of Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is reaching a climax, with multiple party sources indicating he is set to announce that he will not seek a third term as leader.He is expected to address the media in Durban this morning on matters of national importance and public interest Guest: Tony Leon: Former leader of the Democratic Alliance

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4:28

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Mpact warns of job losses at its Springs plant 2. Datatecsnaps up a US cybersecurity firm 3. Market update

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7:16

Speculation around the future of Democratic Alliance...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Speculation around the future of Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is reaching a climax, with multiple party sources indicating he is set to announce that he will not seek a third term as leader.He is expected to address the media in Durban this morning on matters of national importance and public interest Guest: Prof Joleen Steyn Kotze: Chief Research Specialist in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

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9:23

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard...

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2026/02/04

TheMadlangaCommission of Inquiry has heard explosive testimony about a suspected firearms deal involving a Gauteng police officer and an alleged relative of the late former Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza, raisingserious questionsabout access to weapons, politicalconnectionsand corruption within law enforcement.  Guest: Canny Maphanga:SABC Reporter

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9:32

South Africa’s prison system has reached crisis...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

South Africa’s prison system has reached crisis point, with overcrowding now exceeding 150% in most facilities, according to National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thubakgale. With more than 170,000 inmates held over the festive season, authorities warn that infrastructure, staffing and security are under extreme strain, even as a major clampdown on contraband smuggling yields results.  Guest:MakgothiThobakgale: National Commissioner of Correctional Services

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6:21

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 4 February 2026 1. Libya- Zintan- Algeria Gaddafi’s son assassinated – media Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was shot in his own garden, a family source has claimed Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated, a source close to the family confirmed to RT on Tuesday. He was killed by four

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3:58

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Pfizer bets on obesity drugs to fuel growth 2. Nintendowarns of memory chip shortage 3. Market update

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8:37

Russia has carried out its largest ballistic missile...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/04

Russia has carried out its largest ballistic missile attack of the year against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, striking powerplantsand heating facilities during some of the coldest days of winter. President Volodymyr Zelensky says Moscow is deliberately escalating the war and using the cold as aweapon against civilians, calling on Ukraine’s allies to increase pressure on Russia. Guest: Roland Henwood: Political ScientistAndCommentator from the University of Pretoria

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/03

Manufacturing sector shows signs of life as PMI rebounds2. Moody’s backs Nedbank’s expansion into Kenya3. Market update

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