The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the luxury Sandton home of businessman Hangwani Maumela, seizing high-end assets as part of a massive R820 million recovery operation.

Guest: Adv. Andy Mothibi: Head and Chief Executive Special Investigating Unit (SIU), South Africa

 

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a landmark 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with FFS Tank Terminals, marking a significant step forward for South Africa’s liquid bulk storage capacity and port infrastructure development.

Guest: Dr Dineo Mazibuko: General Manager for Commercial Services, Transnet National Ports Authority 

On the eve of World Mental Health Day (10 October), fresh warnings have been issued about the toxic state of many South African workplaces — and the high cost of silence. According to Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, toxic work environments are not just bad for employee morale — they are damaging public health and the economy. 

Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman: Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School 

 

South Africa’s health standards watchdog, the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), has raised serious concerns about “window dressing” in health establishments — a growing trend where hospitals and clinics borrow equipment and documents from other facilities during inspections to appear compliant.

 

Guest: Dr Siphiwe Mndaweni: CEO, The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

 

• KAL Group says US tariffs are opening new markets as farmers accelerate export diversification

• 2. Global cocoa prices tank after two year rally 

3. Markets

Guest: Malaika Mahlatsi - a senior researcher and government official

Malaika Mahlatsi argues that local governance needs skilled and professional leaders, not just famous celebrity faces. This is after ActionSA announced media personality and anti-drug activist Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni.

 

 

 

 

 

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• Firstrand flags concerns over UK FCA motor finance redress scheme

• 2. Dubai fintech firm, Opstasia set to list on the JSE
• 3. Markets

 

 

 

The family of slain whistle-blower Babita Deokaran has expressed deep anger and disappointment at the findings of a recent Special Investigating Unit (SIU) interim report, which reveals that over R2 billion was looted from Tembisa Hospital — more than double the R850 million Babita had uncovered before her assassination in 2021.

 

Guest: Bishop Tony Haripersadh: Babita’s Deokaran's brother-in-law

 

Union Against Hunger call on Shoprite and all food retailers in South Africa to urgently reduce the price of essential food and call on government to regulate essential food prices. 

Guest: Mark Heywood - One of the Co-Founders of the Union Against Hunger

 

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

09 October 2025

1. South Sudan – South Afrika 

South Afrikan Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in  South Sudan, Juba on a working visit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan arrived in Juba, South Sudan yesterday to hold consultations with various stakeholders on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.

2.    Tunisia- Israel- Palestine 

Protesters in Tunisia mark Gaza anniversary, demand end to ties with Israel

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunis this week, calling for the expulsion of the American ambassador and a law to criminalize normalization with Israel.

 

3.    Madagascar- Antananarivo

Protesters reject president's offer of dialogue and call for general strike

Youth protesters in Madagascar refused to hold talks with President Andry Rajoelina yesterday and accused authorities of repression. The head of state had called for a “national dialogue” with various groups, including spiritual leaders, students and youth representatives. 

 

4.    In our historical archives, it was on this day 9 October 1962, when Uganda was liberated from the Great Britain as a parliamentary democratic monarchy with traditional kingdoms Ankole, Buganda, Bunyoro and Toro receiving federal status and a degree of autonomy. 

Buganda, under the leadership of Sir Edward Mutesa, was the most powerful kingdom.