



For thousands of holidaymakers, a day at South Africa’s beaches ended safely this festive season. But for more than 33 families, it ended in tragedy, as loved ones drowned along the country’s coastline.
For thousands of holidaymakers, a day at South Africa’s beaches ended safely this festive season. But for more than 33 families, it ended in tragedy, as loved ones drowned along the country’s coastline. Lifesaving organisations warn that most of the deaths occurred at unpatrolled beaches, highlight…

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has called for legal challenges to South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act to be resolved outside of the courts, warning that ongoing litigation will only delay universal access to healthcare
Finance Minister EnochGodongwanahas called for legal challenges to South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act to be resolved outside of the courts, warning that ongoing litigation will only delay universal access to healthcare. Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for Health

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Northam platinum delivers a solid production update 2. Minerals Council SA warns of cost pressures on miners 3. Markets

The DA has formally written to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, demanding that he report Iran to the United Nations Human Rights Council for blatant human rights abuses in the deadly suppression of civilian protests
The DA has formally written to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, demanding that he report Iran to the United Nations Human Rights Council for blatant human rights abuses in the deadly suppression of civilian protests. Guest: Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on Inte…

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is calling for the declaration of South Africa’s escalating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a National State of Disaster, a move aimed at tightening livestock movement controls and accelerating the national response
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is calling for the declaration of South Africa’s escalating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a National State of Disaster, a move aimed at tightening livestock movement controls and accelerating the national response. Guest: Dewald Olivier CEO of Red Meat…

Former national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption and alleged interference in the criminal justice system.
Former national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption and alleged interference in the criminal justice system. He pointed out that political interference in the Police Service became more prevalent after the …

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Minister Steenhuisen unveils vaccine plan to tackle FMD 2. Standard Chartered on track to sell Botswana unit 3. Markets

South Africa’s universities are once again under severe pressure, with applications far outstripping the number of available spaces for the 2025 academic year.
South Africa’s universities are once again under severe pressure, with applications far outstripping the number of available spaces for the 2025 academic year. From Johannesburg to Durban and Stellenbosch, institutions have received applications numbering up to 30 times more than they can accommoda…

The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts.
The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts. In response, the province has deployed a multi-disciplinary team to assist affected areas, rest…

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 15 January 2026 1. Uganda – Kampala Uganda decides today: What’s at Stake in Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Election Polling process and what are Ugandans are voting …