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Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/19

Glencore remains open to M&A activity 2. Sibanye Stillwater warns of impairments in its lithium and gold operations 3. Market update

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6:46

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva have...

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2026/02/19

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva have ended without a breakthrough, highlighting the deep divisions that persist four years after Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela - Director at RiskRecon

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7:25

A new study by the University of the Free State (UFS)...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

A new study by the University of the Free State (UFS) has found that dozens of sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africacontainendocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — even when marketed as “free from harmful chemicals.” The findings raiseserious questionsabout product labelling, consumersafetyand regulatory oversight, particularly given the long-term health risks associated with repeated exposure to these substances. Guest: Prof Deon Visser: Department

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11:58

Uber and Bolt, could soon be operating illegally if...

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2026/02/18

Uber and Bolt, could soon beoperatingillegally if theyfail tocomply withnew government regulations under the National Land Transport Amendment Act. With the 180-day compliance deadline fast approaching, reports suggest that major platforms have yet to complete mandatory registration processes — raising uncertainty for drivers and passengers alike.  Guest: Collen Msibi: National Transport Department Spokesperson

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7:18

Jesse Jackson, the veteran US civil rights leader,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Jesse Jackson, the veteran US civil rights leader, Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, his family has announced. In a statement by the family, he was described him as a “servant leader – not only to their family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked.” Guest: Brooks Spector: Associate Editor: Daily Maverick

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5:33

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter MTN makes official bid to acquire full stake in IHS towers 2. Industry players eye stake in AMSA 3. Market update

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5:20

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Unemployment rates dips to 31.4% in Q4 2. Afrimat says local macro conditions are weighing on growth 3. Market update

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7:03

Unpacking the latest developments and key...

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2026/02/18

Unpacking the latest developments and key revelationsemergingfrom the Nkabinde Enquiry, as proceedings continue to shed light on critical issues under investigation.  Guest:OfentseSetimo:SABC Reporter

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10:31

The fourth-quarter 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

The fourth-quarter 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), released by Statistics South Africa and presented by Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke at Isibalo House in Pretoria, shows a second consecutive quarterly decline in unemployment. The official unemployment rate fell to 31.4%, with 44,000 net jobs created and employment rising to 17.1 million. Guest:MatshidisoLencoasa, member of the Budget Justice Coalition

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7:12

A search and rescue operation is underway at Ekapa...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

A search and rescue operation is underway at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley after five mine workers became trapped underground following a mudslide in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Management has confirmed that communication with the miners has been cut off, as emergency teams race against time to locate and reach them.  Guest: JosephMathunjwa: President, The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)

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6:20

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17 February 2026 1. Ethiopia- Addis Ababa The African Union Mourns the Passing of Afrikan-Amerikan Hon. Rev. Jesse Jackson The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has joined leaders across the world in mourning the passing of the Hon. Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who died at the age of 84. He described him as a

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5:17

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Netflix grants Warner Brothers waiver to engage with Paramount2. BHP strikes silver streaming deal3. Markets update

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5:14

Tensions between United States and Iran escalated...

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2026/02/18

Tensions between United States and Iran escalated sharply as Tehran announced temporary closures in parts of the Strait of Hormuz during military drills, just hours after indirect nuclear talks began in Geneva. Guest: Roland Henwood: Political Scientist: University of Pretoria

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11:04

A so-called “gold rush” has erupted in Payneville, an...

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2026/02/17

A so-called “gold rush” has erupted in Payneville, an informal settlement in the Gugulethu section of Springs, where hundreds of residents have descended on a local kraal amid rumours of a gold discovery. Guest: Warren Beech: Chief Executive Officer of Beech Veltman Incorporated Attorneys & Mining Expert

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7:29

E-hailing drivers in Gauteng are intensifying calls...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/17

E-hailing drivers in Gauteng are intensifying calls for stronger safety protections following the brutal murder of a 22-year-old driver in Pretoria West — a crime that has once again exposed the daily dangers faced by platform-based transport workers. Guest:MelithembaMnguni: Secretary General of the E-Hailing Partners Council

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9:18

Stellenbosch University has defended its 2026...

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2026/02/17

Stellenbosch University has defended its 2026 admissions process following public allegations of unfair treatment after a rejected application sparked controversy.The dispute escalated after Parents for Equal Education South Africa, questioned whether coloured students were being disproportionately affectedby admissions decisions within the university’s highly competitive selection process.  Guest: Vanessa Le Roux: founder of Parents for Equal Education South Africa

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8:55

The Zulu Royal Chancellor, Inkosi Malusi Zondi, has...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/17

The Zulu Royal Chancellor, Inkosi Malusi Zondi, has vowed to defend the interests of black and emerging farmers following the collapse and pending liquidation of Tongaat Hulett, one of the largest sugar industry players in KwaZulu-Natal and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Guest:InkosiMalusi Zondi: The Zulu Royal Chancellor

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4:37

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/17

US tariffs push South African wine prices higher (in the states) 2. Trelidor bets on growth in the UK 3. Market update

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7:12

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/17

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17 February 2026 1. Madagascar- Mozambique – Cyclone Gezani Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 59 as devastation mounts The death toll from Cyclone Gezani, which slammed into Madagascar's east coast since last week, has been increased to 59, with 15 people still missing and more than 16,000 displaced, the country's disaster agency

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5:31

The Israeli government has approved a controversial...

The National Briefing ·

2026/02/17

The Israeli government has approved a controversial plan to restart land registration in Area C of the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967. The move would allow the state to formally register large areas of land as Israeli state property if Palestinian residents cannot prove ownership — a process critics say will accelerate settlement expansion and amount to “de facto annexation.” Guest:ThembisaFakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

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