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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/23

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 23 February 2026 1. Russia- Madagascar Putin meets Madagascar's president at the Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Madagascar's new leader during a Kremlin meeting last week, as Russia looks to strengthen its influence in Africa. "I would like to note that we have many interesting areas of cooperation. These include agriculture,

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4:54

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/23

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback 2. Northam secures R2 billion to fast track renewable energy drive 3. Market update

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6:52

Herman Mashaba has officially announced that he is...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/23

Herman Mashaba has officially announced that he is stepping back into the race for Mayor of Johannesburg, setting up what is shaping up to be ahigh-stakes political showdown ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Guest: Herman Mashaba: Action SA President

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7:47

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade battle...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/23

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade battle with the judiciary by raising global import tariffs to 15%, just a day after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his sweeping trade levies. Guest: IrajAbedien - CEO of Pan African Investment and Research Services

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5:20

One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria-based...

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2026/02/20

One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria-based journalist AserieNdlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, the Africa Media and Communications Forum (AMCF)hascondemned repeated court delays in the case and called for urgent intervention to prevent further setbacks. The matter, involving five accused men, has been postponed at least 14 times in theKwaMhlangaMagistrate’s Court.  Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Chairperson, AfricaMediaand Communications Forum (AMCF)

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9:28

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry...

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2026/02/20

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has stepped in to safeguard jobs and restore investor confidence in the country’s film and television sector amid growing uncertainty over government incentives. The move follows engagements with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and industry stakeholders.  Guest: Mzwandile Masina: Chairperson, The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industryand Competition

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5:02

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Global central banks rally behind Powell amid DOJ probe 2. JPMorgan pushes back on Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest 3. Markets

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7:17

The African National Congress (ANC) has decribed the...

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2026/02/20

The African National Congress (ANC) has decribed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa, which shows a 0.5 percentage point decline in the country’s official unemployment rate as a “measurable improvement” and a sign that sustained government economic interventions are beginning to deliver tangible results.  Guest: Fèbe Potgieter: ANC NEC Member

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4:20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/20

Global central banks rally behind Powell amid DOJ probe 2. JPMorgan pushes back on Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest 3. Markets

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7:59

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/20

20 February 2026 1. Niger – International Monetary Fund (IMF) IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review The International Monetary Fund has approved about $91 million in funding for Niger which includes support for climate resilience and sustainable development. Following the latest review of its programmes in the country, it said Niger’s economic growth is expected to remain strong at 6.7% in 2026. 2. Malawi-

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8:31

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been...

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2026/02/20

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for masterminding what a Seoul court described as an insurrection aimed at imposing military rule. Guest: Prof David Monyae - Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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6:56

The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/19

The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening responsible gambling awareness at tertiary institutions while safeguarding public education funds. Guest: WaseemCarrim: CEO of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

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8:58

The People’s Water Forum is calling on the government...

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2026/02/19

The People’s Water Forum is calling on the government to declare South Africa’s worsening water crisis a national disaster, citing widespreadinfrastructure collapse and chronic service delivery failures. Guest:FerrialAdam: Executive Director,WaterCan& Environmental Justice Activist

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4:08

The latest on the Ekapa Mine rescue trapped miners....

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2026/02/19

The latest on the Ekapa Mine rescue trapped miners. Rescue efforts continue 54 hours since five miners were trapped underground at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Guest: Ulrich Hendricks - SABCNews Reporter in Kimberly, Northern Cape

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5:24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/02/19

Inflation eases in January 2. Retail salesgrowth slows during festive season 3. Market update

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7:55

Suspended SAPS deputy national commissioner Shadrack...

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2026/02/19

Suspended SAPS deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has accused KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of colluding with the MK Party to engineer his removal from office.Testifying before theMadlangaCommission in Pretoria, Sibiya claimed his suspension forms part of a coordinated political campaign,similar toevents that led to his 2015 suspension as Gauteng Hawks head. Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC Reporter

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7:49

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Inflation eases in January 2. Retail salesgrowth slows during festive season 3. Market update

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7:41

ActionSA has publicly rejected the appointment of its...

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2026/02/19

ActionSA has publicly rejected the appointment of its Ekurhuleni councillor Xolani Khumalo as a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) in the City of Ekurhuleni. The party says it will not join what it describes as a “corrupt and failed administration” under Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. Guest:Michael Beaumont - national chairperson ofActionSA

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8:35

The Free State High Court has ruled that Moroadi...

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2026/02/19

The Free State High Court has ruled that Moroadi Cholota, former personal assistant to ex-Free State premier Ace Magashule, will stand trial in the R255 million asbestos corruption case. The judgment follows months of legal challenges centred on Cholota’s 2024 extradition from the United States and whether South African courts have jurisdiction to prosecute her.  Guest: Advocate MthunziMhaga: NPA National Spokesperson

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7:12

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/19

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 19 February 2026 1. South Afrika – Zambia The relatives of former Edgar Lungu have dismissed allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities pursue inquiries that have further delayed his burial months after his death. Lungu died in June last year at the age of 68 while receiving treatment in Pretoria, South Africa. His

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