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6:11

With schools recently opening, how can inclusive...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/19

With schools recently opening, how can inclusive education shape the future for all - schools that cater to both special needs students and circular students? Guest: Asima Alli - Director of iCollege Eco School

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8:22

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a board...

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2026/01/19

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a board of inquiry to investigate why President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instruction to exclude Iran from the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace 2026in False Bay wasapparently notobeyed. The controversy has raisedserious questionsabout civilian control of the military, internal command discipline within the SANDF, and South Africa’s diplomatic posture at a sensitive moment in its relations with the United States. Guest: Peter Fabricius:

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5:11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Competition Commission probe keeps banks’ prime rate under scrutiny 2. JPMorgan flags risks to earnings at Sasol 3. Markets

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48:09

The devastating floods that have battered parts of...

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2026/01/19

The devastating floods that have battered parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga have now been officially classified as a national disaster, as the government moves to scale up relief and recovery efforts amid rising fatalities and widespread damage.  Guest:Elias Sithole: Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)

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9:53

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton...

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2026/01/19

Guest: Percy Mabandu: Art curator and historian

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9:25

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs...

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2026/01/19

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has assured South Africans that funds allocated to assist flood-hit communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga will reach their intended beneficiaries, as the death toll from recent flooding rises to 31.  Guest:VelenkosiniHlabisa:Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs  (CoGTA) Minister

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6:51

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/01/19

19 January 2026 1.Uganda - Kampala Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition rejection, allegations of widespread malpractice, and a nationwide internet shutdown. The Electoral Commission (EC) on Saturday announced that Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, won the January

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5:13

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Trump threatens tariffs on European allies over Greenland 2. China posts 4.5% Q4 growth as exports offset weak domestic demand 3. Markets

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6:03

NASA’s giant Space Launch System rocket has arrived...

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2026/01/19

NASA’s giant Space Launch System rocket has arrived at its launch pad in Florida, marking a major milestone in preparations for humanity’s first crewed mission to the Moon in more than half a century. The move signals that the Artemis II mission is entering its final stages ahead of a planned launch as early as February.  Guest: Prof Lerothodi Leeuw: Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of the Western Cape!

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4:17

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter World bank lifts SAs growth forecast 2. Moody’s downgrades Bidvest bank 3. Markets

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5:19

Running a small social initiative often means working...

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2026/01/16

Running a small social initiative often means working quietly through long hours and constant challenges. Yet, every so often, a single story reminds us why the work matters. In KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, one crocheted bag transformed discarded plastic into something far more meaningful — dignity, confidence, and opportunity for a child and his family.  Guest:Reginele Roux: Founder and Managing Director,Re.Bag.Re.Use

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8:35

KwaZulu-Natal’s education system, under ANC...

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2026/01/16

KwaZulu-Natal’s education system, under ANC leadership, has achieved historic success, including a 90.6% matric pass rate in 2025, reflecting decades of transformation, investment, and collective effort. While these gains demonstrate progress in access, quality, and social equity, the system faces ongoing financial pressures that threaten key programmes. Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo: Chairperson: ANC KZN Education, Health, Science And Technology Subcommittee On The Transformation And State Of

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8:15

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has labelled SA’s...

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2026/01/16

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has labelled SA’s persistently high number of road fatalities a “national shame,” despite a reported decline in deaths during the latest festive season. Presenting the 2025/26 festive season road safety report in Pretoria, she announced plans to introduce a zero-tolerance drunk driving law as part of stronger measures to curb avoidable road deaths.  Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa:TransportDeputy Minister

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6:08

Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections...

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2026/01/16

Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections were disrupted on Thursday by technical failures, logisticaldelaysand an internet blackout, prompting PresidentYoweriMuseveni to admit that even he struggled to cast his vote as heseeksto extend hisnearly 40-yearrule.  Guest: NixonKatembo: Channel Africa Correspondent

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4:43

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Jobs on the line as British American tobacco shuts its SA manufacturing plant 2. The sale of Hyprop’s Hyde park corner falls through 3. Markets

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6:36

British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced it will...

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2026/01/16

British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced it will close its only cigarette manufacturing plant in South Africa by the end of the year, a decision expected to cost thousands of jobs as the company says illegal cigarettes now dominate the local market.  Guest: Johnny Moloto: Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at British American Tobacco (BAT) Sub-Saharan Africa

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11:08

Taxis are once again in the spotlight for all the...

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2026/01/16

Taxis are once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a disturbing video circulating on social media shows taxi patrollers harassing members of the public and refusing people the right to take or give lifts. The incident has reignited concerns about growing lawlessness within parts of the taxi industry. Guest: MiddayMali:Chairmanof the Civic Centre Taxi Association (The association whose patrollers are captured in the video)

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9:34

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/01/16

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 16 January 2026 1. Uganda- Kampala Uganda have decided, and now counting has begun: Uganda's elections chief says he faces threats over the vote outcome Uganda’s elections chief says he is facing pressure and threats linked to the outcome of this week’s presidential vote but insists the results will be determined solely by the

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3:59

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter TSMC delivers double digit profit growth 2. Richemont’s sales tick higher on bumper holiday quarter 3. Markets

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4:56

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese...

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2026/01/16

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation during a summit Tuesday, signaling continued improvement in ties between the two U.S. allies despite long-standing historical and geopolitical tensions. Guest: Prof David Monyae: theDirector for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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