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How important is public participation in the Draft...

THE MORNING BRIEF ·

2026/01/09

How important is public participation in the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection? Guest: Princy Mthombeni: Co-founder of South Africans for Constitutional Reform (SACR)

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The long-running divorce dispute between actress...

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2026/01/09

The long-running divorce dispute between actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and international DJ Black Coffee is heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal, marking one of the most significant family-law cases in recent South African history. What is the biggest lesson couples can learn about customary marriages from this case? Guest: Mary-Jane Mphahlele: Founder of Mary-Jane Mphahlele Inc.

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7:29

A large wildfire is currently burning in a remote...

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2026/01/09

A large wildfire is currently burning in a remote section of the Garden Route National Park in the Eastern Cape, prompting an extensive multi-agency firefighting response as authorities work tocontainthe blaze and protect surrounding communities and infrastructure.  Guest: Len du Plessis: SANParks Senior Manager: Environmental Planning, garden route national park

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Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Lewis cleared to intervene in Pepkor-Shoprite furniture acquisition2. Implats faces pressure over mine accident probe as NUM demands report be made public3. Markets

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As South Africa’s unified school calendar begins on...

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2026/01/09

As South Africa’s unified school calendar begins on Wednesday, 14 January, new data show that the cost of sending a child to public high school is rising far faster than inflation, deepening financial pressure on households already struggling with the high cost of living.  Guest: TarynJankes: Chief Marketing Officer, Teneo

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8:58

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejects the notion...

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2026/01/09

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejects the notion that the ANC can speak on behalf of all South Africans on matters of foreign policy, particularlyregardingVenezuela. The ANC’s ideologically driven, anti-Western stance does not reflect the views of all citizens or parties within South Africa’s democratic framework. The VF Plus therefore distances itself from the ANC’s position and welcomes decisive international action against the illegitimate and criminal regime of

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7:05

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has publicly...

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2026/01/09

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has publicly endorsed Provincial Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term, a move that carries significant political and institutional weight amid ongoing national probes into alleged corruption and interference within South Africa’s security and justice systems.  Guest: AndyMashaile: Security Strategist

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4:21

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Sentiment in the manufacturing sector sours in December 2. Government presses on with search for buyer for ArcelorMittal’s long steel business 3. Markets

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7:54

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2026/01/09

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 9 January 2026 1. Benin- Cotonou Benin decides 2026 Dual legislative and local elections, first act of a crucial election year Beninese voters are called to the polls on Sunday, January 11 for legislative and local elections. They are taking place on schedule, a little more than a month after the coup attempt that shook Cotonou. The parties

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4:08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/09

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Chinese inflation ticks higher in December 2. HCI dumps its stake in Western Cape based mall, Whale Coast Village 3. Markets

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6:29

Iran has entered its 11th consecutive day of...

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2026/01/09

Iran has entered its 11th consecutive day of nationwide unrest, with violent clashes reported between anti-government protesters and security forces across multiple cities. What began as demonstrations over economic hardship has escalated into a broader political movement, marked by deadly confrontations,mass arrests, and increasingly direct challenges to Iran’s leadership.  Guest:ThembisaFakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

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6:15

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter From rates to geopolitics, the forces set to move markets in 2026 2. Nestle’s baby formula recall widens, with African countries added to the list 3. Markets

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4:34

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual...

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2026/01/08

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual abuse were recorded in the Eastern Cape during December, exposing a deeply troubling crisis affecting the province’s most vulnerable citizens. Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development, Bukiwe Fanta, has condemned these acts in the strongest terms, warning that those responsible will face severe legal consequences.  Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi - National Health Minister

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7:11

According to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice &...

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2026/01/08

According to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD), South African workers earning the national minimum wageare being forced to drastically underspend on food, leaving families unable to afford even a basic nutritious diet. Guest: TrudiBroekmann: Consumer Expert Expert

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7:43

George Municipality has implemented Level 3 Emergency...

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2026/01/08

George Municipality has implemented Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs with immediate effect following a continued and concerning decline in the Garden Route Dam, which has dropped below 45%. Despite initial plans to introduce Level 2 tariffs after public participation, worsening dam levels and limited rainfall have necessitated stronger intervention to safeguard the municipality’s potable water supply. Guest: Cllr Browen Johnson: Executive Mayor, George Municipality

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8:12

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)...

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2026/01/08

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) in Nelson Mandela Bay says the ongoing governance and service delivery failures in the metro are not simply the result of political infighting or administrative incompetence, but reflect a deeper, structural crisis in South Africa’s municipal funding and governance model.  Guest: Babalwa Lobishe: The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Gqeberha)

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7:19

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual...

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2026/01/08

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3:37

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have...

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2026/01/08

Guest:MbuleloLipile: National Steering Committee Chair:KhulumaniSupport Group Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have applied for the recusal of retired Justice Sisi Khampepe from her role as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions commission. The applications raise concerns about alleged conflicts of interest, misconduct, and apprehension of bias, placing renewed focus on the independence and credibility of the commission tasked with probing the

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7:02

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have...

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2026/01/08

Guest: LionelAdendorf: Spokesperson for the TRC Cases Inquiry Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have applied for the recusal of retired Justice Sisi Khampepe from her role as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions commission. The applications raise concerns about alleged conflicts of interest, misconduct, and apprehension of bias, placing renewed focus on the independence and credibility of the commission tasked with probing the obstruction of

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6:08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2026/01/08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter New vehicle sales recover above pre pandemic levels in 2025 2. Outsurance eyes secondary listing on A2X 3. Markets

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