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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/24

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 24 December 2025 1. Central African Republic - Bangui CAR Decides 2025 Distribution of voter cards underway ahead of the election In the Central African Republic, voter registration card distribution is well underway as the general elections draw closer. In Bangui and in several cities across the country, many citizens have already been able to

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3:47

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/24

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s confirmation of nominations to the National Dialogue Steering Committee, calling it a positive step toward inclusive, citizen-led engagement. However, the federation has cautioned that while dialogue is important, workers are demanding tangible action as South Africa grapples with deepening social and economic challenges.  Guest: Mr AshleyBenjamin: DeputyGeneralSecretary  Federationof Unions of South

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6:40

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)...

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2025/12/23

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has strongly criticised a recommendation to increase the salaries of public office bearers by 4.1%, arguing that the proposal is out of touch with the country’s economic reality. The suggested increase, which wouldbenefitpoliticians, senior governmentofficialsand judges, has sparked widespread backlash from labour unions and political parties. Guest: Mathew Parks: Parliamentary Coordinator, Congress of South African Trade Union(COSATU)

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5:07

As search and rescue operations continue in...

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2025/12/23

As search and rescue operations continue in Amanzimtoti for three people feared missing, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has begun oversight visits to flood-affected areas on the South Coast to assess the damage and coordinate government response efforts.  Guest: Thamsanqa Ntuli: KwaZulu-Natal Premier

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7:43

Rand West City Local Municipality has condemned a...

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2025/12/23

Rand West City Local Municipality has condemned a deadly mass shooting in Bekkersdal that left nine people dead and at least ten others injured. The municipality says the attack underscores a growing wave of violent crime allegedly linked to illegal mining activities and is now calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy the South African National Defence Force to the area. Guest: Cllr Nontombi Molatlhegi: Deputy Executive Mayor, Rand West City Local Municipality

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10:02

South Africa’s High Court has delivered a stinging...

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2025/12/23

South Africa’s High Court has delivered a stinging rebuke to Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), rejecting a behind-closed-doors settlement that would have saddled electricity consumers with an additional R54 billion in costs. The ruling reinforces the constitutional requirement for transparency and public participation in decisions that affect national electricity tariffs.  Guest: Professor Vally Padayachee:  power and energy expert and a former executive manager

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9:31

Japan has taken a decisive step toward reviving...

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2025/12/23

Japan has taken a decisive step toward reviving nuclear power,nearly 15years after the Fukushima disaster, as Niigata prefecture’s assembly voted to back the restart of theKashiwazaki-Kariwanuclear power plant. The decision marks a watershed moment in Japan’s energy policy shift amid concerns over energy security, rising fuel costs, and growing electricity demand—while reigniting deep public unease over nuclear safety.  Guest: Prof David Monyae - Director for the Centre for

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9:13

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/23

23 December 2025 1. Guinea- Conakry Guinea Conakry decides 2025 in five days. The December 28 vote, which Doumbouya once pledged not to contest, is expected to cement his grip on power in the West African country after key challengers were sidelined. A former special forces commander, believed to be in his early 40s, Doumbouya gained broad support after leading the September 2021 coup against then-President Alpha Conde, who had sparked protests by seeking a controversial

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12:11

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has warned...

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2025/12/22

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has warned that South Africa’s teenage pregnancy crisis is a clear sign of ongoing systemic failures across the education, health, and social protection sectors. Supporting the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities’ declaration of teenage pregnancy as a national scourge, the Commission is calling for urgent, coordinated, and sustained action across all sectors of society to protect the rights, health, and futures of young

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8:29

New national reading benchmarks have laid bare the...

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2025/12/22

New national reading benchmarks have laid bare the depth of South Africa’s early-grade literacy crisis, showing that fewer than half of children can read at the expected level by Grade 4. African-language learners are the worst affected, and while the Department of Basic Education has committed funding to extend mother-tongue teaching, its most effective intervention — teacher coaching —remainsunfunded.  Guest: Kelly Long is fromMakhanda-based NGO, GADRA Education

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6:13

The City of Cape Town says it will need an estimated...

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2025/12/22

The City of Cape Town says it will need an estimated R12 billion to overhaul its marine sewage outfalls as part of a long-term plan to protect the marine environment and public health. The issue has sparked political and public controversy, with opposition parties accusing the DA-run municipality of discharging raw sewage into the ocean and exposing beachgoers to serious health risks.  Guest: Councillor ZahidBadroodien: City Of Cape Town Mayoral CommitteeForWaterAndSanitation

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9:09

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/22

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 22 December 2025 1. Egypt- Russia-Afrika Partnership Forum Second Ministerial Conference: Shaping Russian African Strategic Partnerships Last week, Egypt hosted the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. It was the first event in this format held in Africa. African foreign ministers and the heads of executive

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5:39

South Africa heads into the festive season, a...

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2025/12/22

As South Africa heads into the festive season, a sobering picture of widespread financial distress is emerging. A new survey by Debt Rescue reveals that the vast majority of households are under severe financial pressure, forcing many families to scale back or abandon festive celebrations altogether.  Guest: Annaline Van Der Poel: Chief Legal Officer, Debt Rescue

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9:23

The Department of Transport has reported that an...

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2025/12/22

The Department of Transport has reported that an average of 32 peoplearedying on South Africa’s roads every day since the start of December. While this marks the lowest daily fatality average in five years, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says the death tollremainsunacceptably high as the festive season reaches its peak.  Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Deputy Minister, The Department of Transport

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6:57

The United States has seized a second oil tanker...

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2025/12/22

The United States has seized a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela this month, escalating tensions after President Donald Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.The move has drawn strong condemnation from Caracas, which has accused Washington of piracy and vowed to take the issue to the United Nations.  Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

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9:17

More South Africans are moving between jobs,...

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2025/12/19

More South Africans are moving between jobs, unemployment, and economic inactivity than they did five years ago, according to Statistics South Africa, pointing to a labour market that is becoming less settled. Is job stability declining in SA? Guest: ThembiKhowane: Talent Management Officer

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4:35

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Nedbank completes Ecobank exit 2. McCain plans to sell vegetable business to a US company 3. Markets

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10:39

The festive season is meant to be a time of joy,...

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2025/12/19

The festive season is meant to be a time of joy, connection and celebration. But by the time January arrives, many people are running on empty. Beyond the physical hangover of the holidays, a growing number of South Africans are experiencing what experts call social fatigue  Guest: Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

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8:14

What are some of the consequences of irresponsible...

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2025/12/19

What are some of the consequences of irresponsible and illegal gambling and what should people who want to gamble do to make sure they keep it responsible this festive season? Guest: LungileDukwana: Acting CEO, National Gambling Board

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4:04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Producer prices remain unchanged 2. Renergen to delist from JSE next month 3. Markets

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