The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. According to the department, the inquiry would seek to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s involvement were misrepresented or ignored. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran&rsquo;s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. According to the department, the inquiry would seek to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s instructions regarding Iran&rsquo;s involvement were misrepresented or ignored. For more analysis on this, we are joined by&hellip;.. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

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The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week.

Today we are joined by Dr Pali Lehohla, someone who was once tasked with counting everyone in the country. In recent years, though operating outside the formal government structures, he continues to make an important contribution to the country’s economic, political and policy education. Lehohla will always be remembered as someone who dedicated his entire working life to numbers.


GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, a renowned South African economist, statistician and the former Statistician General of South Africa

Today we are joined by Dr Pali Lehohla, someone who was once tasked with counting everyone in the country. In recent years, though operating outside the formal government structures, he continues to make an important contribution to the country&rsquo;s economic, political and policy education. Lehohla will always be remembered as someone who dedicated his entire working life to numbers.
 GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, a renowned South African economist, statistician and the former Statistician General of South Africa

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During last night’s State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to tackle South Africa’s prolonged water crisis. This committee will be chaired by President himself. Let’s get reaction on this from…

 

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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During last night&rsquo;s State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to tackle South Africa&rsquo;s prolonged water crisis. This committee will be&nbsp;chaired by President himself. Let&rsquo;s get reaction on this from&hellip;
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GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

National Water Crisis Committee

 

 

The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to focus on strengthening local government by shifting from policy to implementation, addressing service delivery failures, and improving infrastructure. Key priorities for municipalities include funding model reforms, professionalising management, and accelerating water and electricity service delivery. 

 

GUEST: Thabiso Ndebele, Associate partner at Ntiyiso Consulting Group 

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The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to focus on strengthening local government by shifting from policy to implementation, addressing service delivery failures, and improving infrastructure. Key priorities for municipalities include funding model reforms, professionalising management, and accelerating water and electricity service delivery.&nbsp;
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GUEST: Thabiso Ndebele, Associate partner at Ntiyiso Consulting Group

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week.

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