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Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/28

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter SA weighs higher tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicle imports 2. Chinese car boom squeezes South Africa’s used-car market 3. Market update

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8:40

The escalating feud between Johannesburg Mayor Dada...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/28

The escalating feud between Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and the City’s MMC for Finance, Loyiso Masuku, has burst beyond local politics, drawing in the ANC’s provincial and national leadership. This after, the African National Congress (ANC) Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes were found in a house in Pretoria. Guest: Prof Bheki Mngomezulu: Director: Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at Nelson Mandela University

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9:22

From January next year, South Africa’s...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/28

From January next year, South Africa’s telecommunications companies will be required to allow consumers to roll over unused mobile data bundles. Guest: ArthurGoldstuck: Tech Expert and Founder ofWorld WideWorx and Gadget Magazine

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5:36

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/28

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 28 January 2026 1. Sudan - UK Sudan, UK Conclude Talks On Security and Bilateral Relations Sudanese-British talks concluded this week in Port Sudan, with both sides underscoring the importance of sustaining constructive dialogue and expanding exchanges among political, economic, and security institutions in both countries. The Government of

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4:56

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/28

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter LVMH beats expectations as Chinese luxury spending stabilises2. Amazon’s ‘accidental’ email sparks job cut fears3. Market update

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6:42

Meta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a pivotal legal...

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2026/01/28

Meta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a pivotal legal test in the United States as a California courthears arguments that their platforms are contributing to a youth mental health crisis. The case, brought by a 19-year-old woman who says she became addicted to social media as a child, could set a precedent for how Big Tech is held accountable for harm to young users.  Guest: Emma Sadlier: Social Media Law Specialist

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6:43

Security experts are warning that South Africa is...

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2026/01/28

Security experts are warning that South Africa is edging toward becoming a war zone if the surge in mass shootings and targeted killings is not urgently addressed, following another deadly attack in Pretoria. Guest: Chad Thomas: Crime expert and director of IRS Investigations

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8:55

Positioning Nedbank Mid Corporate as the...

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2026/01/27

Positioning Nedbank Mid Corporate as the purpose-built banking partner for South Africa’s mid-corporate businesses (‘the missing middle’), and unpacking the operating realities, opportunities and constraints facing this segment in the current economic environment. Guest: Herman de Kock:Managing Executive: Mid Corporate. Nedbank Business Commercial Banking

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8:41

The housing costs in Cape Town have now risen far...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

The housing costs in Cape Town have npw risen far faster than wages over the past decade. Why is this? Guest: Prof Francois Viruly: Emeritus Prof (UCT) (retired) and Property Economist

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5:12

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

Business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Cashbuild’s trading update disappoints investors 2. Spear REIT bets on Western Cape’s office property market 3. Market update

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5:27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Big win for consumers as Icasa bans data expiry rules 2. Higher gold prices give Pan African resources a boost 3. Market update

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8:02

After weeks of fear, displacement and official...

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2026/01/27

After weeks of fear, displacement and official silence, the Gauteng government has finally intervened in the crisis facing residents of the Sporong informal settlement on the West Rand, who were violently driven from their homes by zama-zama activity. Guest: Mr William Matsheke: Executive Mayor, Rand West City Local Municipality

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7:03

KwaZulu-Natal’s acting deputy police commissioner,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

KwaZulu-Natal’s acting deputy police commissioner, Maj-Gen Anthony Gopaul, has told the Madlanga Commission that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu unlawfully interfered in a politically sensitive murder investigation in a manner that appeared to advance ANC interests. Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC reporter

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4:35

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter China’s industrial profits return to growth in 2025 2. Meta eyes subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp 3. Market update

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8:00

Gauteng is expanding its network of smart driver...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

Gauteng is expanding its network of smart driver licence testing centres (DLTCs) into townships and underserved areas as part of a push to cut long backlogs, curb corruption, and make licensing services faster and more accessible. Guest: Kedibone Diale Tlabela: Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport

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6:33

A senior German soccer federation official has called...

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2026/01/27

A senior German soccer federation official has called for discussions about a potential boycott of the 2026 World Cup, citing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy actions and their implications for global stability and democratic values. Guest: Kelvin Watt Nielsen: Chairman of Nielsen Sports SA Head

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6:30

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/27

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 27 January 2026 1. Namibia – Windhoek Namibia Rides Rising Uranium Tide Namibia stands to benefit from growing global demand for uranium, as countries look to nuclear power to meet clean-energy goals. This is according to the 2026 uranium outlook from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Namibia, a legal advisory firm. "With rising demand from

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7:59

DA leader John Steenhuisen is calling for an urgent...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/26

DA leader JohnSteenhuisenis calling for an urgent foreign policy lekgotla, arguing that while the GNU isrelatively stable, there is no shared understanding of what constitutes South Africa’s national interest on the global stage.  Guest: Sanusha Naidu: Senior Research Associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue

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4:42

Alexander Hayes thought she had found stability in a...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/26

Alexander Hayes thought she had found stability in a small garden cottage in Heathfield. Instead, the 30-year-old single mother was forced out when the property was converted into a short-term holiday rental. Now couch-surfing with her two-year-old, Hayes’ story highlights the human cost of Cape Town’s deepening housing crisis — where rising rents, limited supply, and the rapid growth of Airbnb-style accommodation are pushing working residents out of the city they call home.

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4:55

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2026/01/26

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Finmin Godongwana rules out new tax hikes in next months budget Valterra platinum expects earnings to double on higher pgm prices Market update

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