The United States told some embassy staff that they could leave Israel and that those who want to must do so quickly as fears of an American attack on Iran fueled alarm throughout the region. The message, conveyed in an email, instructed those wishing to leave to “do so TODAY.” For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brooks Spector, Veteran US Diplomat, Political Analyst and Founding Associate Editor of Daily Maverick 

The United States told some embassy staff that they could leave Israel and that those who want to must do so quickly as fears of an American attack on Iran fueled alarm throughout the region. The message, conveyed in an email, instructed those wishing to leave to &ldquo;do so TODAY.&rdquo; For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Brooks Spector, Veteran US Diplomat, Political Analyst and Founding Associate Editor of Daily Maverick

U.S. tells embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want to

The Economic Freedom Fighters opened a criminal case against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan following his dramatic walkout from the Ad Hoc Committee established to consider allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Let’s get details from EFF MP, Mbali Dlamini, who joins me on the line now…

GUEST: Mbali Dlamini, EFF MP

The Economic Freedom Fighters opened a criminal case against forensic investigator Paul O&rsquo;Sullivan following his dramatic walkout from the Ad Hoc Committee established to consider allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Let&rsquo;s get details from EFF MP, Mbali Dlamini, who joins me on the line now&hellip;
GUEST: Mbali Dlamini, EFF MP

EFF’s criminal case against Paul O’Sullivan

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced his candidacy for national leader of the Democratic Alliance, positioning himself to succeed outgoing John Steenhuisen before the party’s upcoming congress in April. At the same time, Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga has accepted his nomination for federal chairperson, signalling a broader leadership renewal within the party. Let’s dissect this a bit with…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced his candidacy for national leader of the Democratic Alliance, positioning himself to succeed outgoing John Steenhuisen before the party&rsquo;s upcoming congress in April. At the same time, Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga has accepted his nomination for federal chairperson, signalling a broader leadership renewal within the party. Let&rsquo;s dissect this a bit with&hellip;
GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga lead the charge for new DA leadership

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola and newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Andy Mothibi, briefed the media earlier today on their combined response to the Madlanga Commission’s recommendations. One of the things that came out was that the task team appointed to investigate police officers implicated in the Madlanga Commission has been given three months to finalise its work. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Prof Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola and newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Andy Mothibi, briefed the media earlier today on their combined response to the Madlanga Commission&rsquo;s recommendations. One of the things that came out was that the task team appointed to investigate police officers implicated in the Madlanga Commission has been given three months to finalise its work. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Prof Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

SAPS and NPA media briefing 

Earlier this week, DA leader, John Steenhuisen, announced that he will not be seeking re‑election as the party’s leader and of course, this sparked new leadership discussions within the DA. John Steenhuisen’s longtime friend and fellow minister, Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but chose to ‘put the country first’. Let’s get an analysis on what’s happening in the DA and the party’s potential leadership race. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

 

Earlier this week, DA leader, John Steenhuisen, announced that he will not be seeking re‑election as the party&rsquo;s leader and of course, this sparked new leadership discussions within the DA. John Steenhuisen&rsquo;s longtime friend and fellow minister, Dean Macpherson says Steenhuisen would have won DA election but chose to &lsquo;put the country first&rsquo;. Let&rsquo;s get an analysis on what&rsquo;s happening in the DA and the party&rsquo;s potential leadership race. Joining me on the line now is&hellip;
GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University
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John Steenhuisen not seeking re-election as party leader

It’s been another week of testimonies at the Madlanga Commission with Brigadier Rachel Matjeng taking centre stage until today’s adjournment. North West businessman and ANC member Suliman Carrim’s legal team was also granted postponement, meaning that his testimony before the Madlanga Commissioner of Inquiry will now happen at a later stage. Let’s get details on what’s been happening this week with SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha, who joins me on the line…

 GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter covering the Madlanga Commission

 

It&rsquo;s been another week of testimonies at the Madlanga Commission with Brigadier Rachel Matjeng taking centre stage until today&rsquo;s adjournment. North West businessman and ANC member Suliman Carrim&rsquo;s legal team was also granted postponement, meaning that his testimony before the Madlanga Commissioner of Inquiry will now happen at a later stage. Let&rsquo;s get details on what&rsquo;s been happening this week with SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha, who joins me on the line&hellip;
&nbsp;GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter covering the Madlanga Commission
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This week at the Madlanga Commission

GUEST: DR IBRAHIM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RESEACHER OF UBUNTU CENTRE FOR PEACE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES.

GUEST: DR IBRAHIM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RESEACHER OF UBUNTU CENTRE FOR PEACE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES.

UN RELIEF CHIEF DESCRIBES WAR IN SUDAN AS ‘BRUTAL, INHUMANE,’ URGES ACCESS FOR LIFE-SAVING AID, CIVILIAN PROTECTION

GUEST: ANGELO FICK - DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AUWAL SOCIOECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE JOHANNESBURG

GUEST: ANGELO FICK - DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AUWAL SOCIOECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE JOHANNESBURG

ANALYST DISMISSES CLAIMS CHINA IS SNUBBING SOUTH AFRICA OVER PRESIDENT XI’S G20 ABSENCE

GUEST: DR KINGSLEY MAKHUBELA - FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR TO PORTUGAL

GUEST: DR KINGSLEY MAKHUBELA - FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR TO PORTUGAL

ARRIVAL OF  PALESTINIANS IN SOUTH  AFRICA.

Witness C, a member of the elite Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) who is testifying anonymously, resumed his testimony yesterday at the Madlanga Commission. Witness C was picking up from where he left off on Friday, 24 October 2025. And as he did on that particular day, Witness C made some explosive allegations which we will try understand what they could possibly mean for those mentioned. To help us do this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Chris de Kock, Independent Crime Expert And former head of the crime information analysis centre

Witness C, a member of the elite Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) who is testifying anonymously, resumed his testimony yesterday at the Madlanga Commission. Witness C was picking up from where he left off on Friday, 24 October 2025. And as he did on that particular day, Witness C made some explosive allegations which we will try understand what they could possibly mean for those mentioned. To help us do this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Dr. Chris de Kock, Independent Crime Expert And former head of the crime information analysis centre

The Friday Wrap

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