Why was Makhudu Sefara elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised by Editor of GroundUp, Nathan Geffen about his connections to the Lottery?

Why was Makhudu Sefara elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised by Editor of GroundUp, Nathan Geffen about his connections to the Lottery? Guest: Reggie Moalusi - Executive Director at the South African National Editors Forum

Last night Bellarmine Mugabe left South Africa via OR Tambo International Airport after he sentenced to 24-months in prison or a R400 000 fine for pointing a toy firearm, as well as 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally

Last night Bellarmine Mugabe left South Africa via OR Tambo International Airport after he sentenced to 24-months in prison or a R400 000 fine for pointing a toy firearm, as well as 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally Guest: Chriselda Lewis - Senior Reporte…

Tensions around immigration took centre stage in Johannesburg today, as members of civil society, led by March and March, marched through Hillbrow to the Gauteng Legislature, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration.

Tensions around immigration took centre stage in Johannesburg today, as members of civil society, led by March and March, marched through Hillbrow to the Gauteng Legislature, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration. What are the demands being put forward, and how should the governme…

Municipal Watch: The Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo are calling for the Molemole Municipality to be put under administration following the arrest of 10 senior officials for tender corruption by the Hawks. Reports indicate that R38-million meant for a landfill site went missing

Municipal Watch: The Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo are calling for the Molemole Municipality to be put under administration following the arrest of 10 senior officials for tender corruption by the Hawks. Reports indicate that R38-million meant for a landfill site went missing Guest: Charles…

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 30 April 2026  1.    South Afrika – Kenya – China  China’s zero tariff push wins backing from South Africa and Kenya Officials and business leaders in South Africa and Ke…

The Reality Check: How is the seat allocation done in an election or how is a vote converted into a seat

The Reality Check: How is the seat allocation done in an election or how is a vote converted into a seat. Guest: Terry Tselane - Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA) 

KwaZulu-Natal is facing a deeply troubling rise in teenage and even child pregnancies,  with hundreds of girls as young as 10 falling pregnant, and tens of thousands of teens affected in just the past year.

KwaZulu-Natal is facing a deeply troubling rise in teenage and even child pregnancies,  with hundreds of girls as young as 10 falling pregnant, and tens of thousands of teens affected in just the past year. What’s really happening in the minds and environments of these young people? And what does t…

The editor of the Sunday Times and chair of the South African National Editors Forum, Makhudu Sefara, has been placed on special leave after the Special Investigating Unit linked him to payments from a controversial lottery-funded project now under investigation.

The editor of the Sunday Times and chair of the South African National Editors Forum, Makhudu Sefara, has been placed on special leave after the Special Investigating Unit linked him to payments from a controversial lottery-funded project now under investigation. What does this mean for journalism,…

The Global Brief: In Switzerland, concerns about population growth reflect anxiety over the limits of infrastructure and economic sustainability In Brazil, the slowing of tropical forest loss points to the fragile balance between environmental protection and continued human demand for natural resources

The Global Brief: In Switzerland, concerns about population growth reflect anxiety over the limits of infrastructure and economic sustainability In Brazil, the slowing of tropical forest loss points to the fragile balance between environmental protection and continued human demand for natural reso…

The Briefing Debate: Should corporal punishment be reinstated as a way to deal with crime and discipline? 

The Briefing Debate: Should corporal punishment be reinstated as a way to deal with crime and discipline?  Guest: Dr Zukile Luyenge - Independent South African National Civic Organisation (ISANCO) President.   Guest: Prof Faranaaz Veriava - Senior Fellow to the UNESCO Chair: Education Law in Afri…