There are now reports that more than 400 families have been forced to seek shelter in community hall due to Zama Zama terrorism in Randfontein.

Guest: Evert du Plessis: Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Political Head in Rand West City Municipality & Resident of Randfontein 

Guest: David van Wyk: lead researcher at Benchmarks Foundation  

 

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

22 January 2026

1.    Uganda - Kampala

Uganda’s military chief has given opposition leader, Bobi Wine, 48 hours to surrender to police following last week’s disputed presidential election. Wine - who finished runner-up - has alleged widespread fraud during the vote that saw incumbent President Yoweri Museveni win a seventh term in office. The opposition leader is in hiding saying he fled a military raid on his home hours before the 81-year-old president was declared victor on Saturday.

2.    Sudan – Quad Ceasefire Process 

Sudan’s military forces in both sides are weighing up a new humanitarian truce and ceasefire proposal received from mediators the United States and Saudi Arabia. A source says the Security and Defence Council – which groups military and allied government officials – had a meeting yesterday to review the plan. Discussions led by the so-called Quad – grouping the US, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia – have repeatedly failed to produce a sustained ceasefire.

3.    Republic of Congo – Brazzaville 

The Republic of Congo has set the presidential election for March 15. According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more than 40 days before the end of the current presidential term. Incumbent President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was sworn in for this term on April 16, 2021.

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day, 22 January 1964, when Kenneth David Kaunda became the Prime Minister of Northern Rhodesia, later renamed Zambia. Kaunda was released in 1960 and elected president of the United National Independence Party, the successor to ZANC. He organised a civil disobedience campaign in the Northern Province, the so-called Cha-cha-cha campaign, which involved burning schools and blocking roads. Kaunda began playing a continental role in 1963, when he became President of the Pan-African Freedom Movement for East, Central, and Southern Africa. In 1964, he was appointed Prime Minister and, later the same year, became the first President of independent Zambia.

 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• Nedbank deepens push into East Africa
  2. Karooooo continues to bet on SA market
  3. Market update

 

US President Donald Trump has reignited global controversy by openly pushing for US ownership of Greenland, arguing it is essential for American and global security. Speaking before world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump ruled out military force—but paired that assurance with stark economic threats, deepening tensions with Europe, NATO allies, and even members of his own party.  

Guest: Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: Chief executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs 

 

 

 

 

• Shareholders are unhappy about Mr Price’s deal to acquire a European retailer 

• 2. Pepkor pushes ahead with its acquisition drive 
• 3. Markets

Franchising has officially become one of South Africa’s most powerful economic engines—now contributing 15% to national GDP and supporting nearly half a million direct jobs. What role does Franchising play in creating employment? 

Guest: Freddy Makgato: CEO of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) 

PAID FOR: Co-Creating the Extraordinary: How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa 

Guest: Mncedisi Mayekiso: Direct Sales Managing Executive at Vodacom Business 

 

The Junior Doctors Committee of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) expresses profound frustration and concern over the persistent and unacceptable unemployment of doctors who have completed their community service. This crisis, which has endured for several years, is a direct result of sustained negligence by the Department of Health, despite repeated engagements and proposed solutions by SAMATU. 

Guest: Dr Thozama Bosman: the Secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) Junior Doctors Committee

 

 

• Mining output surprises to the downside
  2. Buy now pay later use doubles in 2025
  3. Markets

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa’s approval of a 3.8% salary increase for top political office-bearers at a time of deepening poverty, mass unemployment and worsening living conditions for the working class. 

Guest: Zwelinzima Vavi: General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)