Fuel prices are expected to go up as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. Experts say the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is likely to have a negative impact on the economy. We caught up with Associate Professor in Economics at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Thobekile Qabhobho for his insights.

Fuel prices are expected to go up as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. Experts say the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is likely to have a negative impact on the economy. We caught up with Associate Professor in Economics at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Thobekile Qabhobho for his insights.

Possible impact of Middle East conflict on economy

Walter Sisulu University Senior Lecturer in Networks and IT Support, Dr Munienge Mbodila, has warned people about the dark side of artificial intelligence (AI). Dr Mbodila, who's also a member of an international body called Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), says people must be vigilant when sharing their identity on the AI tools. 

Walter Sisulu University Senior Lecturer in Networks and IT Support, Dr Munienge Mbodila, has warned people about the dark side of artificial intelligence (AI). Dr Mbodila, who's also a member of an international body called Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), says people must be vigilant when sharing their identity on the AI tools.&nbsp;

'Be vigilant when it comes to AI'

According to one of the major banks in South Africa, women are dominating the property market as first-time owners. We had a conversation with our resident Property Practitioner, Tricia Limbane, and she acknowledged that women have become more "woke" when it comes to investing in property. 

According to one of the major banks in South Africa, women are dominating the property market as first-time owners. We had a conversation with our resident Property Practitioner, Tricia Limbane, and she acknowledged that women have become more "woke" when it comes to investing in property.&nbsp;

Women buy properties more than men

Renowned academic Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng says people should not feel intimidated by artificial intelligence, instead they should embrace it as a tool that is here to assist and make things easier. 

Renowned academic Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng says people should not feel intimidated by artificial intelligence, instead they should embrace it as a tool that is here to assist and make things easier.&nbsp;

'AI is here to help us'

The historic story of Nongqawuse, the young girl who said to have instructed the Xhosa people to destroy their crops and cattle in the 1800s under the guidance of the ancestors, will be brought back to life through a theatre production at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo. The TruBreakfast team caught up with Mbongeni Moroke, the creator an director of 'The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse'.

The historic story of Nongqawuse, the young girl who said to have instructed the Xhosa people to destroy their crops and cattle in the 1800s under the guidance of the ancestors, will be brought back to life through a theatre production at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo. The TruBreakfast team caught up with Mbongeni Moroke, the creator an director of 'The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse'.

Nongqawuse brought back to life

Tuesday, 17 February 2026: Another edition of Sandy's Numerology, where Sandy Smith predicts what the future has in store for the listeners. 

Tuesday, 17 February 2026: Another edition of Sandy's Numerology, where Sandy Smith predicts what the future has in store for the listeners.&nbsp;

Sandy's Numerology

Civic movement the Qonce People's Parliament has raised concerns about the state of Qonce. One of their greatest concerns is the appalling state of Grey Hospital. The TruBreakfast team chats with socio-economic activist and member of the Qonce People's Parliament, Bongolwethu Mduba. 

Civic movement the Qonce People's Parliament has raised concerns about the state of Qonce. One of their greatest concerns is the appalling state of Grey Hospital. The TruBreakfast team chats with socio-economic activist and member of the Qonce People's Parliament, Bongolwethu Mduba.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA/posts/the-standing-committee-on-public-accounts-scopa-is-meeting-with-the-buffalo-city/1113187340844299/" data-ved="2ahUKEwjFtKizzeeSAxX8T0EAHXP3JY0QFnoECBoQAQ"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA/posts/the-standing-committee-on-public-accounts-scopa-is-meeting-with-the-buffalo-city/1113187340844299/" data-ved="2ahUKEwjFtKizzeeSAxX8T0EAHXP3JY0QFnoECBoQAQ"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA/posts/the-standing-committee-on-public-accounts-scopa-is-meeting-with-the-buffalo-city/1113187340844299/" data-ved="2ahUKEwjFtKizzeeSAxX8T0EAHXP3JY0QFnoECBoQAQ"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA/posts/the-standing-committee-on-public-accounts-scopa-is-meeting-with-the-buffalo-city/1113187340844299/" data-ved="2ahUKEwjFtKizzeeSAxX8T0EAHXP3JY0QFnoECBoQAQ"></a>

Civic movement committed to improving service delivery in Qonce

Songbird Lady Zamar is back with another great album 'Emperor Eclipse'. Having released a number of hit songs in the past, the 'Collide' hitmaker says she doesn't make music just for the sake of making music. 

Songbird Lady Zamar is back with another great album 'Emperor Eclipse'. Having released a number of hit songs in the past, the 'Collide' hitmaker says she doesn't make music just for the sake of making music.&nbsp;

Lady Zamar explains inspiration behind her new album

Music icon and founding member of afro pop group Mafikizolo, Nhlanhla Mafu, has assured that the group is still around. She says the focus, for now, is on going solo. She's has released her latest single titled 'Ngifun'uMandela'. On the possibility of working with her son Ciza, Nhlanhla says she's not in a hurry as the 'Isaka' hitmaker is still new in the industry, and wants to give him a bit of time.

Music icon and founding member of afro pop group Mafikizolo, Nhlanhla Mafu, has assured that the group is still around. She says the focus, for now, is on going solo. She's has released her latest single titled 'Ngifun'uMandela'. On the possibility of working with her son Ciza, Nhlanhla says she's not in a hurry as the 'Isaka' hitmaker is still new in the industry, and wants to give him a bit of time.

Nhlanhla Mafu: Mafikizolo is still around

According to legal expert Nokuthula Mchiza, popularly known as Alakhe, it is advisable for individuals to refrain from marrying in community of property to avoid joint liabilities. She was on TruBreakfast to break down the Constitutional Court's ruling that an ante-nuptial contract entered to after a customary marriage is invalid.

According to legal expert Nokuthula Mchiza, popularly known as Alakhe, it is advisable for individuals to refrain from marrying in community of property to avoid joint liabilities. She was on TruBreakfast to break down the Constitutional Court's ruling that an ante-nuptial contract entered to after a customary marriage is invalid.

'Marry out of community of property'

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