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11:08

Ensuring Scholar Transport Safety – Following recent...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2026/01/02

Ensuring Scholar Transport Safety – Following recent incidents and the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community safety MEC Mathye’s commitment to stricter monitoring and compliance.MEC’s response to the recent scholar transport accidents highlighted in The Citizen.Measures being taken to enforce roadworthiness and driver permit compliance.Deployment of traffic officers and police to monitor scholar transport routes.Advice to parents on checking operator permits, driver IDs,

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9:50

Information Regulator Seeks Leave to Appeal Against...

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2026/01/02

The Information Regulator has applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal against a recent High Court ruling that allowed the Department of Basic Education to publish matric results in newspapers using pupils’ examination numbers, arguing this approach may violate the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The appeal suspends the High Court order, meaning the enforcement and infringement notices issued to the department remain in effect pending the outcome

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11:13

Complex Emotions Facing South Africans During the...

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2026/01/02

A new South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) study on festive-season well-being reveals that, despite the expectation of joy, many South Africans experience significant emotional strain during the holidays — from anxiety over finances and exhaustion to loneliness and depression. The “Festive Feeling” survey shows that financial worries, social pressures, and emotional fatigue shape diverse experiences, with some thriving, others barely coping, and many feeling

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5:14

Suspect Who Posed as Prophet Linked to 8 Rapes in the...

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2026/01/02

A 55-year-old man in the Free State has been arrested and linked through DNA evidence to at least eight rapes and robberies spanning more than two decades after posing as a “prophet” and using ritual-style deceptions to target victims, often in graveyards. Police uncovered the pattern following a recent attack on a 21-year-old woman in Bloemfontein, and further forensic work has connected him to cases dating back to 1999. The suspect, who was reportedly out on parole when the recent

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14:57

Border Pressures and Migration Flows: Understanding...

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2026/01/02

Border Pressures and Migration Flows: Understanding the Limpopo InterceptionsThe South African National Defence Force intercepted and apprehended over 1,170 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals attempting to enter South Africa through illegal border points in Limpopo in late December 2025, culminating in a tense confrontation that saw one SANDF soldier wounded. The operation highlights ongoing challenges around border security, undocumented migration, regional economic pressures, and the humanitarian

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6:49

Food price inflation has shown signs of easing,...

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2026/01/02

Food price inflation has shown signs of easing, raising questions about whether South African households will experience real relief at the till. While headline inflation may be coming down, affordability remains under pressure for low- and middle-income families facing stagnant wages, rising electricity costs, and transport expenses. This conversation examines whether recent price movements in the food basket are translating into meaningful savings for consumers, or if the cost of living crisis

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10:43

Africa Update with Sipho Mantula

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2026/01/02

Africa Update with Sipho Mantula

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12:27

South Africa’s Strained Relationship with the United...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2026/01/02

South Africa’s relationship with the United States has become increasingly strained in recent years, shaped by geopolitical tensions, divergent foreign policy positions, and growing uncertainty around trade and diplomacy. As the country moves beyond 2025, this conversation examines whether SA–US relations are heading toward a diplomatic reset or a deeper structural strain by 2026, with a focus on the future of AGOA, the balance between non-alignment and economic pragmatism, how

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6:18

South Africa is ending 2025 on a firmer economic...

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2025/12/31

South Africa is ending 2025 on a firmer economic footing than a year ago, with improving fundamentals and early signs of recovery. However, according to Prof Raymond Parsons of the North-West University Business School, the country must urgently boost investor confidence and accelerate structural reforms if it is to achieve the higher, job-rich growth needed to address its deep socioeconomic challenges.  Guest: Prof Raymond Parsons:North WestUniversity (NWU) Business School

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7:01

The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a firm warning...

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2025/12/31

The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a firm warning ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, saying businessesselling uncertified fireworks will face fines of R2,500, while individuals who set off fireworks illegally will be fined R1,000 on the spot. The city says the measures are aimed at improving safety and protecting animals during the festive season.  Guest: WilliamNtladi: Spokesperson, City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS)

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8:26

This year’s traditional summer circumcision season...

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2025/12/31

This year’s traditional summer circumcision season (umgidi/ulwaluko) in South Africa — especially in the Eastern Cape — has once again taken a tragic toll. Instead of celebrating the coming of age for young men, many families are preparing funeralsas the initiation season becomes increasingly deadly.   Guest:NtshelePetros Majola: Social Activist & Director ofKhulanathiCommunity Development

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9:44

The ANC in the Western Cape has strongly criticised...

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2025/12/31

The ANC in the Western Cape has strongly criticised the City of Cape Town over changes to the route of the annual KaapseKlopseKarnival, also known as the Minstrel Festival. The party argues that rerouting the historic street parade to DHL Stadium undermines the cultural significance of the event and amounts to thecommercialisation and erasure of a deeply rooted heritage celebration.  Guest: Muneeb Gambino: a director of the KaapseKlopseKarnavalAssociation

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9:57

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President...

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2025/12/31

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy say they are close to a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following talks at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Guest: Brooks Spector: Associate Editor: The Daily Maverick

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8:42

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/31

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 30 December 2025 1. Central African Republic - Bangui Central African Republic votes amid mostly peaceful election day Voting in the Central African Republic’s national elections appears to have gone smoothly in many places, with local observers reporting no major disturbances at polling stations. “We can say that the vote went

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9:10

KwaZulu-Natal recorded a spike in drunk-driving...

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2025/12/31

KwaZulu-Natal recorded a spike in drunk-driving arrests on the Day of Goodwill, with more than 100 motorists detained for traffic violations across the province. Transport authorities say intensified law-enforcement operations are helping reduce road accidents during the festive season.  Guest: Siboniso Duma: The MEC for Transport in KwaZulu-Natal

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9:33

Can South Africa beat Zimbabwe this evening as they...

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2025/12/31

Can South Africa beat Zimbabwe this evening as they collide at the Stade de Marrakech in their final Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations? Guest: Nosibusiso Sibiya: SABC Sport journalist

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8:16

Gauteng police said the proliferation of illegal...

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2025/12/31

Gauteng police said the proliferation of illegal liquor outlets and the dangers posed by fake alcohol were among the key issues discussed at a recent tavern safety summit,convenedin the wake of two deadly mass shootings at drinking establishments in the province.  Guest: LuckyNtimane: Convenor of the National Liquor Traders Council

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6:28

The South African Medical Association has criticised...

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2025/12/31

The South African Medical Association has criticised a proposed 4.1% salary increase for politicians and senior government officials, arguing that it sends the wrong message at a time when public healthcare services are under severe financial strain.  Guest: Dr.MvuyisiMzukwa: South African Medical Association (SAMA) Chairperson

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6:38

Severe thunderstorms battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal...

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2025/12/31

Severe thunderstorms battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, destroying about 125 homes and injuring several people across theAmajubaandUmzinyathidistricts. Provincial authorities have deployed disaster management teams as volatile weather conditions continue to pose risks across the province.  Guest:SenzelweMzila: spokesperson for KZN for co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC

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10:58

Africa is heading into a pivotal and testing year in...

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2025/12/31

Africa is heading into a pivotal and testing year in 2026, with modest economic growth projections overshadowed by deepening political instability, armed conflict, climate shocks and rising debt. Analysts warn that unless governance and security challenges are addressed, the continent risks further deterioration in democratic trust, economicresilienceand humanitarian conditions.  Guest: Kim Heller: Political analyst and author of No White Lies: Black Politics and White Power in South Africa.

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