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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/08

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. Benin- Porto Novo Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt. It comes after soldiers announced the country’s president had been removed. Benin’s foreign minister says the government has regained control after an apparent military coup attempt. A group of soldiers announced the dissolution of the

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4:35

Indonesia is facing one of its deadliest natural...

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2025/12/08

Indonesia is facing one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent history, after catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a rare cyclone left widespread destruction across the country. Guest: Francois Engelbrecht: Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand

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6:41

Today, we turn to the ongoing hearings at...

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2025/12/05

Today, we turn to the ongoing hearings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu took the stand to defend one of his most controversial decisions — the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, or PKTT. Mchunu insists his decision wasn’t driven by sentiment or politics, but by what he calls “honesty, reality, and the bigger picture” of fighting crime nationwide. Guest: CannyMaphanga:SABC Reporter

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6:02

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/05

Shein and Temu dominate SA’s Black Friday as online spend 2. SA opens its first new underground gold mine in 15 years 3. Markets

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10:57

The Woolies bag has become the unexpected star of...

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2025/12/05

The Woolies bag has become the unexpected star of South Africa’s latest political soapie — and now it’s having a rebrand moment of its own. As businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s explosive testimony goes viral, Woolworths is finding itself dragged into a saga it never signed up for. With social media joking that the retailer has “distanced itself from the mess” after its iconic black bag suddenly appeared in a new transparent version, this has turned

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10:07

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial...

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2025/12/05

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial government has not yet decided whether to support the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to gang-violence hotspots. With crime levels rising sharply across Cape Town, Winde insists the decision must be based on data and evidence rather than public pressure. Guest: Alan Winde: Western Cape Premier

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4:38

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/05

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter US layoffs pass one million for the year despite low unemployment rate 2. China’s leading chipmaker, Moore Threads goes public 3. Markets

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8:34

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/05

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 5 December 2025 1. Uganda- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) United Nations decries crackdown on opposition ahead of Ugandan elections. The United Nations has spoken out against what it said was an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month’s election. Its rights agency said

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5:01

Australia is days away from enforcing one of the...

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2025/12/05

Australia is days away from enforcing one of the world’s toughest social media age restrictions — a full ban on under-16s using platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Threads. And ahead of the 10 December deadline, Meta has already begun shutting down accounts belonging to young teens. It’s a move that’s sparked support from parents, concern from digital rights groups, and confusion among thousands of users who say they’ve been wrongly targeted. Guest: Sarah Hoffman,

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9:09

A damning report by the Health Ombud has exposed...

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2025/12/04

A damning report by the Health Ombud has exposed severe negligence, misconduct, and systemic failures in two separate patient deaths in Gauteng and Limpopo. The findings, prompted by family complaints, reveal substandard care, falsified records, and inadequate clinical oversight in the public sector case, while also highlighting risks and gaps in the private healthcare system. The Ombud has issued sweeping recommendations aimed at overhauling accountability, clinical governance, and patient safety

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6:25

MultiChoice’s long-running channel carriage battle...

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2025/12/04

MultiChoice’s long-running channel carriage battle with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reached a breaking point. On Tuesday, MultiChoice confirmed that 12 WBD-owned TV channels — including Discovery Channel, CNN International, Cartoon Network and Food Network — will be removed from DStv on 31 December 2025, affecting subscribers in South Africa and across the Rest of Africa. The announcement follows months of stalled negotiations and arrives as Canal+, MultiChoice’s new

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4:32

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Business confidence improves in Q4 2. US firm, Prudential eyes Alexforbes exit 3. Markets

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5:30

A new Ipsos Safety Index commissioned by Bolt reveals...

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2025/12/04

A new Ipsos Safety Index commissioned by Bolt reveals a significant shift in how South Africans perceive transport safety, with ride-hailingemergingas the preferredand most trustedoption. The findings show overwhelming confidence in e-hailing — driven by safety features, convenience, and the platform’s ability to protect both riders and their loved ones.  Guest: SimoKalajdzic: senior operations manager at Bolt South Africa

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8:16

South Africa’s Department of Public Service and...

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2025/12/04

South Africa’s Department of Public Service and Administration has revealed new data showing that foreign nationals make up less than half a percent of the country’s public servants. While their presence is small, these workers are heavily concentrated in critical sectors such as education and healthcare — areas grappling with significant skills shortages and high staff turnover. As the government moves to tighten regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals, questions

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6:50

Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Brig...

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2025/12/04

Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Brig Julius Mkhwanazi appeared before theMadlangacommission on Wednesday, where he denied allegations that he unlawfully authorised blue lights for vehicles belonging toattempted-murderaccusedbusinessmanVusimuzi“Cat” Matlala. His testimonysoughtto counter a series of serious accusations involving irregular procurement, improper promotions, and even alleged involvement in a murder-scene cover-up.  Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC Reporter

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5:41

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/04

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 4 December 2025 1. USA- Rwanda – DR Kongo Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement today USA President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today as the White House has announced. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters that DRC President Felix

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4:50

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/04

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Hiring continues to slow in America 2. Airbus cuts its delivery guidance 3. Markets

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6:49

NATO’s new chief has issued a firm warning after...

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2025/12/04

NATO’s new chief has issued a firm warning after Vladimir Putin claimed Russia does not want to fight Europe but is “ready” if necessary. 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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5:49

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/03

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his government’s renewed engagement with China while simultaneously warning that Beijing poses “national security threats” to Britain. Guest: Prof David Monyae - Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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7:54

South Africa’s economy continued its steady rebound...

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2025/12/03

South Africa’s economy continued its steady rebound in the third quarter, expanding by 0.5% and marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth. The latest GDP data from Statistics South Africa aligns with market expectations and shows broad-based improvements across key industries, with mining, agriculture, and trade leading the recovery.  Guest: Dr BokangVumbukani-Lepolesa: Chief Director: National Accounts at Stats SA

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