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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/19

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested nearly 19,000 suspects and seized contraband worth more than R37 million in just one week as part of its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation. The intensified clampdown forms part of Operation Shanela II and aims to curb serious and violent crime during the holiday period.  Guest: BrigadierAthlendaMathe: National Police Spokesperson

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8:23

The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025...

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2025/12/19

The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025 with a historic twist. AFCON 2025 will be staged in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the first time the tournament is played across the Christmas and New Year period. How far will Bafana Bafana go in this tournament? Guest:OshebengAlpheusKoonyaditse: Author of "Politics of South African Football" and Broadcaster

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5:47

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/19

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The Bank of Japan raises interest rates 2. TikTok sets up joint venture for US operations 3. Markets

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5:51

Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape,...

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2025/12/19

Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant-General ThembisilePatekile, has acknowledged that the loss of police officers and detectives, driven by poaching,semigration, and budget constraints, is severely straining crime-fighting efforts in the province. Guest: MsAnrouxJohanna Du Toit Marais: MEC For Police OversightAndCommunity Safety Western Cape

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7:31

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/19

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 19 December 2025 1. Sudan – Egypt Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the war Sudan’s top general, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo yesterday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan. Burhan’s meeting with el-Sissi came

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7:43

The White House has unveiled a newly revamped...

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2025/12/19

The White House has unveiled a newly revamped “Presidential Walk of Fame” that replaces traditional, neutral historical descriptions of former US presidents with sharply opinionated plaques reflecting President Donald Trump’s personal views. Guest: John Stremlau: Wits University HonoraryprofessorOf International Relations

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4:57

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and...

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2025/12/19

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and celebrated a landmark judgment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordering the eThekwini Municipality to take concrete steps to address the ongoing sewage pollution crisis affecting Durban’s beaches, rivers, and water bodies. Guest:ZwakeleMncwango:ActionSAKZN Leader

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10:07

Gun Free South Africa says Bitou deputy...

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2025/12/19

Gun Free South Africa says Bitou deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi could still face criminal charges after a viral video showed her firing what appeared to be a gun during her son’s umgidi ceremony. The organisation has praised police for opening an investigation, warning that public safety and the law apply whether the firearm was real or a replica.  Guest: Professor Nirmala Devi Gopal - Academic Leader in the Discipline of Criminology and Forensic Studies.(UKZN)

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6:13

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Student...

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2025/12/18

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Student Representative Council (SRC) has launched its 2026 SRC Trust Fund fundraising campaign, aimed at ensuring that no student is excluded from their studies because they cannot afford registration fees.  Guest:LonwaboXolo: Treasure General, The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student representative council (SRC)

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5:53

A snap survey of South Africa’s water resources has...

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2025/12/18

A snap survey of South Africa’s water resources has revealed widespread contamination, with E. coli detected in up to two-thirds of tested water samples, raising serious concerns about public health and the state of the country’s wastewater and sewerage systems.  Guest:FerrialAdam: Executive Director,WaterCan and Environmental Justice Activist

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4:40

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Anglo-Teck merger gets green light from Canadian authorities 2. Glencore snaps up another copper asset 3. Markets

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4:43

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie...

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2025/12/18

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has stated that Ilegal Miningin Bapong will not be allowed to continue, as the lives and livelihoods of our communities are at risk. General Masemola received a full briefing from the NATJOINTS on possible intervention measures that can be immediately implemented. Guest: Peter Major:Director, Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions & Mining Analyst

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10:22

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and...

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2025/12/18

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, will undertake urgent oversight visits to the Eastern Cape following the deaths of 13 initiates during the current summer initiation season.  Guest: Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe: The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

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5:53

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dealt a...

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2025/12/18

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dealt a major blow to cross-border smuggling operations after seizing illicit goods worth nearly R1 million at the Beitbridge Port of Entry during festive season operations.  Guest: Dr MichaelMasiapato: Border Management Authority commissioner

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4:44

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/18

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Warner Bros slams Paramount’s takeover bid, favours Netflix deal 2. Amazon eyes investment in OpenAI 3. Markets

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5:56

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/18

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 18 December 2025 1. Ethiopia -India During visit to Ethiopia, India's PM Modi rallies countries from Global South to stand together Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together. Modi was speaking to MPs in Ethiopia, where he’s on the second leg of a

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7:48

President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on...

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2025/12/18

President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on Venezuela Tuesday, announcing what he called a “total and complete blockade” of sanctionedoil tankers entering or leaving the country. The move signals a major intensification of U.S. military and economic action against President Nicolás Maduro’s government, with Trump openly tying the campaign to control over Venezuela’s oil and other assets.  Guest: Donovan E Williams: Social Commentator & Op-Ed Columnist

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7:12

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/17

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17 December 2025 1. Tunisia- Tunis Tunisia Observes 15th Anniversary of Outbreak of Revolution in 2010 Tunisia observes, on Wednesday 17 December, the 15th anniversary of the outbreak of the Tunisian Revolution, a defining turning point in the country's contemporary history. This foundational event initiated profound political and social

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8:16

Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini...

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2025/12/17

Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini has publicly questioned the relevance and credibility of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), arguing that the institution has become disconnected from the artists and cultural movements it was created to honour. Guest: ZakesBantwini: Award-winning musician and producer

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7:16

China's massive military parade through central...

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2025/12/17

China's massive military parade through central Beijing was a powerful demonstration of force and technological ambition, showcasing the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) newest advancements in missile systems, drones, and directed energy weapons. Guest: Professor Abel Esterhuyse is a member of the Department of Strategic Studies in the Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University

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