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Immigration laws and Illegal Foreigners

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2026/03/09

Caller, Bra Moro from Cape Town

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8:26

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that parts of...

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2026/03/09

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that parts of South Africa’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act are unconstitutional because they give the Finance Minister the power to change the VAT rate without Parliament’s approval. Guest: Matshidiso Lencoasa, budget analyst at SECTION27 and member of the budget justice coalition

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9:17

Minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefed the...

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2026/03/09

Minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefed the media on the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, published by the Free State University in February 2026 which detected endocrine-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads used in South Africa. Guest:Dr AaronMotsoaledi– Minister of Health

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6:14

The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched...

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2026/03/09

The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum, aimed at strengthening collaboration between government, law enforcement and civil society to tackle corruption that undermines water infrastructure and service delivery. Guest:Dr.FerrialAdam – Executive Director,WaterCAN

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6:42

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/03/09

09 March 2026 1. Guinea – Conakry Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including its three main opposition groups, via a late-night decree, in the latest crackdown on civil liberties under longtime strongman Mamady Doumbouya. Doumbouya, who came to power in a 2021 coup, was elected president in late December in a vote in which all major opposition leaders were barred. 2. Tanzania – East African Community (EAC) Museveni takes over as EAC

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10:06

On Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, dozens of...

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2026/03/09

On Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, dozens of girls gathered at the “ShajarehTayyebeh” (The Good Tree) school in the city of Minab in southern Iran when Israel and the United States began initial strikes on the country. Guest:Dr Ntando Sindane, Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Law.He teaches International Law and Legal Philosophy.

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4:27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/06

Firstrand says geopolitical tensions may delay SA rate cuts 2. Private education players Stadio and Advtech expect to deliver double digit earnings growth 3. Market update

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4:17

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

1. Business confidence ticks higher in Q1 2. Cashbuild posts upbeat results but remains concerned about a price sensitive consumer 3. Market update

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6:42

City Power Surpasses R1 Billion in Revenue...

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2026/03/05

City Power Surpasses R1 Billion in Revenue Enhancement as Financial Sustainability Drive Gains Momentum. Guest: Thami Mathiso, Chief Commercial Officer City Power

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5:40

The Western Cape High Court heared a landmark...

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2026/03/05

The Western Cape High Court heared a landmark constitutional challenge to a provision of the Criminal Procedure Act that prevents the public naming of an accused person in a rape or sexual offence case before they have formally pleaded. Guest:KuhleMavuso-Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel

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7:05

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/03/05

5 March 2026 1. South Afrika – SADC Council of Ministers Meetings The meeting will be held under the theme, “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC” which was adopted at the 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The SADC Council of Ministers will be preceded by the following meetings SADC Senior Officials and Experts on

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12:08

The renaming of East London to KuGompo City and other...

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2026/03/05

The renaming of East London toKuGompoCity and other geographical name changes across the country.Does the renaming of towns matter? Guest:JohnnyMohlala– Chairperson, South African Geographical Names Council

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5:39

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has ruled...

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2026/03/05

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has ruled against a former Transnet employee who repeatedly posted defamatory videos about the company on social media. what lessons can individuals and employers can draw from this case? Guest:LeratoNtwampe - Social Media Consultant and Attorney

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4:45

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

Strong food sales and an improvement in its clothing unit gives Woolies a boost 2. SPAR attempts to reassures shareholders after leadership shift (former CEO, Angelo Swartz shocked markets last month when he resigned) 3. Market update

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7:33

The DA's latest billboard in Gauteng. How effective...

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2026/03/05

The DA's latest billboard in Gauteng. How effective is this campaign? Guest: Thebe IkalafengFounder and Chairman – Brand Africa

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8:09

How effective are political campaigns?

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2026/03/05

How effective are political campaigns? Guest: Dr. OngamaMtika– Political Analyst.

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6:43

How can African countries expand energy access,...

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2026/03/05

How can African countries expand energy access, attract private investment, and scale independent power producers (IPPs) if the underlying financial and billing systems are weak? Guest:Vincent Maphosa, CEO ofWetility– a leading voice in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and energy transition space.

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5:14

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/05

US labour market shows signs of steadying 2. China lowers its 2026 growth ambitions 3. Market update

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8:20

What support is the South African government is...

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2026/03/05

What support is the South African government is providing for South Africans stranded in the Middle East — particularly in Dubai, amid escalating regional tensions and airspace closures? Guest:ChrispinPhiri – Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO),representingthe government on consular support andassistancefor South African citizens abroad.

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4:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/03/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Shoprite continues to gain market share 2. Sea harvest warns of margin pressure if oil price holds onto recent gains 3. Market update

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