Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) to host the 2025 Media Freedom Festival (MFF) from 14–16 October at the People’s Theatre, Joburg Theatre. Now in its eighth year, the MFF returns with a powerful theme: “A Resilient Media for a Resilient Democracy – Navigating the Future of Information.”

Guest: Noor Ahmad: Communications Manager, Media Monitoring Africa

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Concerns are mounting among child protection experts that many cases of abuse by teachers are going unreported, following revelations that the South African Council for Educators (SACE) has struck 36 teachers off the register for illegal and unethical behaviour involving children. 

Guest: Daniel Peter Al-Naddaf: Equal Education Law Centre Researcher

 

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• The JSE names a new CEO, as Leila Fourie plans to step down

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revived plans to revolutionise the province’s minibus taxi industry by transitioning to a fully cashless payment system. The initiative, first introduced in 2023, is aimed at modernising public transport, reducing crime, and increasing safety. 

Guest: Rebecca Phala: Santaco National Spokesperson

Today, Bafana Bafana will look to reclaim top spot in Group C of FIFA World Cup qualifying when they face Zimbabwe in a crucial clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Now level on 14 points with Benin but behind on goal difference, Bafana must win to keep their World Cup destiny in their own hands ahead of their final qualifier against Rwanda on October 14.

Guest: Nkululeko Nkewu: Co-founder of iDiski Media

 

As KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi declares the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens (AmaPanyaza) an illegal structure during a fiery testimony in Parliament, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has come out strongly in defence of the controversial unit. 

Guest: Ntsako Mogobe: Provincial Chairperson: ANCYL in Gauteng

Tensions have erupted at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) in the Eastern Cape, where student organisations are defying a university-wide eviction order following violent protests. The unrest, sparked by governance disputes and demands for the Vice-Chancellor’s resignation, has left several campus buildings in ruins

Guest: Aphelele Khalakahla - Member of the South African Union of Students (SAUS) National Executive Committee (NEC) and Former University of Fort Hare SRC president 

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

 

10 October 2025

 

1.    Cameroon – Yaounde 

As Cameroon decides on Sunday, 12 October 2025

The Incoming or Outgoing President Paul Biya Makes Rare Campaign Appearance Ahead of Cameroon Election and what is the state of electoral security threats and election observer mission updates.

 

2.    Mali - Bamako

Mali's transitional government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt

Mali's transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, has formally dismissed a dozen high-ranking military personnel for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in August, according to a presidential decree made public this Wednesday.

 

3.    DR Congo – Rwanda-  Belgium 

DRC President Tshisekedi appeals to Kagame to halt M23 violence

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi directly appealed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end his country's support for the M23 rebel group, issuing a public plea for peace during an international forum in Brussels with his counterpart seated in the audience.

 

4.    Morocco – Madagascar – 

Generation Z Uprisings and Cybersecurity risks and threats: Protecting Digital Mobilizations

As Africa’s youth, mostly from Generation Z, take to the streets in large numbers to demand political and economic reforms, their movements are increasingly organized and spread online. 

 

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day 10 October 1989 when former and late president of Apartheid South Afrika F.W de Klerk announced the release of eight ( 8) high profile political prisoners from ANC and PAC of Azania.

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After two years of devastating war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage exchange, sparking celebrations in both Gaza and Tel Aviv.

Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela -  Director of Risk Recon and former Diplomat