MONEY MATTERS with Ntaoleng Lechela – Business Journalist

Madlanga Commission resumption

The Madlanga Commission will resume this morning after a short Easter break. The Commission is currently in Phase 2 and focuses on responses from individuals implicated in initial allegations. Prior to the Commission recess, recent testimony has scrutinised the flow of funds to security service pro…

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV. SIPHO MANTULA – Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA

AFRICA IN FOCUS WITH ADV. SIPHO MANTULA – Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA

THE GLOBAL BRIEF: US President Donald Trump has threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to escalate

In our Global Brief, we focus on the US-Iran conflict and the developments emerging from the weekend. US President Donald Trump has threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, the ongoing blockade of the strait is now spa…

South Africa’s water sector is facing a deepening crisis, as highlighted in the 2025 Green Drop, Blue Drop, and No Drop reports released by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina.

South Africa’s water sector is facing a deepening crisis, as highlighted in the 2025 Green Drop, Blue Drop, and No Drop reports released by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. While the reports show pockets of improvement, they paint an overall picture of systemic decline in wastewater tr…

As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of “Black Tax.”

As South Africans mark Family Day, a time rooted in togetherness and care, many are also confronting the often-unspoken financial strain of “Black Tax.” While supporting extended family reflects the spirit of Ubuntu, nearly half of households are carrying the burden of one income supporting multipl…

Chaos erupted at a public hearing on the Constitutional Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, as tensions flared between attendees, disrupting proceedings and highlighting deep divisions over the proposed changes

Chaos erupted at a public hearing on the Constitutional Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, as tensions flared between attendees, disrupting proceedings and highlighting deep divisions over the proposed changes. Guest: Advocate Fadzayi Mahere: Constitutional Lawyer

The Competition Commission has now released its second Cost of Living (COL) Report. what’s driving the squeeze on household budgets since 2020 and where the pressure is coming from now?

The Competition Commission has now released its second Cost of Living (COL) Report. what’s driving the squeeze on household budgets since 2020 and where the pressure is coming from now? Guest: James Hodge: Chief Economist, Competition Commission of SA  

A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years

A looming waste management crisis is unfolding in Gauteng, where landfill sites across its three major metros are projected to reach full capacity within four years. A report by AfriForum warns that without urgent intervention, the province—South Africa’s economic hub—could face a complete breakdow…

In a media briefing on public service delivery and governance, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring equitable water supply across the province

In a media briefing on public service delivery and governance, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring equitable water supply across the province. He also announced changes to his executive, appointing Lebogang Maile as the new MEC for Education, Sport,…