Bongi Gwala speaks to Nicolai Claassen, Director of Industry Statistics at Stats SA (Manufacturing), and Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa (Mining), about how South Africa’s industrial sector closed 2025 with mixed results, as mining recorded modest growth while manufacturing continued its two-year downturn, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Bongi Gwala speaks to Nicolai Claassen, Director of Industry Statistics at Stats SA (Manufacturing), and Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa (Mining), about how South Africa&rsquo;s industrial sector closed 2025 with mixed results, as mining recorded modest growth while manufacturing continued its two-year downturn, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

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Stats SA released the latest mining and manufacturing economic data

Bongi Gwala speaks to Prof Andre Duwenage, Political Analyst, about former South African President Jacob Zuma reiterating his determination to fight to retain his membership of the African National Congress (ANC), despite his formal expulsion from the party in 2024. Speaking at the launch of a new book on the life of his first wife, Sizakele Khumalo Zuma, in Inanda, north of Durban, Zuma framed his legal battle as part of a broader struggle to safeguard what he sees as the true legacy of the ANC’s founders.

Bongi Gwala speaks to Prof Andre Duwenage, Political Analyst, about former South African President Jacob Zuma reiterating his determination to fight to retain his membership of the African National Congress (ANC), despite his formal expulsion from the party in 2024. Speaking at the launch of a new book on the life of his first wife, Sizakele Khumalo Zuma, in Inanda, north of Durban, Zuma framed his legal battle as part of a broader struggle to safeguard what he sees as the true legacy of the ANC&rsquo;s founders.

Political Desk - Former President Jacob Zuma Vows to Continue His Fight to Keep His ANC Membership and Protect His Political Legacy

Bongi Gwala speaks to Bobbie Jacobs, Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, about how South Africa’s largest food redistribution organisation, FoodForward SA Foundation, has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a deepening hunger crisis, warning that urgent and coordinated action is needed as millions of households struggle to access adequate food.

Bongi Gwala speaks to Bobbie Jacobs, Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, about how South Africa&rsquo;s largest food redistribution organisation, FoodForward SA Foundation, has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a deepening hunger crisis, warning that urgent and coordinated action is needed as millions of households struggle to access adequate food.

FoodForward SA Warns of Deepening Hunger Crisis as Millions Face Food Insecurity in South Africa

Bongi Gwala speaks to Johann Kotze, AgriSA CEO, about President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a national disaster during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and government’s plan to acquire over 28 million doses of vaccines to contain the disease.

Bongi Gwala speaks to Johann Kotze, AgriSA CEO, about President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a national disaster during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and government&rsquo;s plan to acquire over 28 million doses of vaccines to contain the disease.

Stats SA released the latest mining and manufacturing economic data

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