The Global Briefing: Climate change—and how its impacts are unfolding across the world in real time. From the destructive force of Typhoon Bavi battering East Asia, to record-breaking heat and devastating wildfires sweeping across Southern Europe, and Chile's deepening drought threatening water supplies and winter tourism, the warning signs are impossible to ignore.

Guest: Simon Gear - Climatologist 

Built in Mzansi: How Khayelihle Nkabinde built a youth organization that is quietly changing trajectories across underserved communities through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and Women in STEM programming.

Guest: Khayelihle Nkabinde, Founder & CEO of Dream Big Stay Humble 

The Department of Home Affairs says that the number of migrants processed for deportation and repatriation at the Temporary Repatriation Centre in Musina has risen to between 47,000 and 50,000. Hundreds of migrants are said to continue arriving at the centre as authorities press ahead with deportations and voluntary repatriations through the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

Guest: Vutivi Maluleke - SABC reporter based in Limpopo 

Tax season is underway, with SARS processing millions of auto-assessments and paying out billions of rand in refunds. But while many South Africans are expecting money back, financial experts are warning against borrowing or spending based on refunds that haven't yet reached their bank accounts. Delays, compliance checks, or outstanding tax obligations could leave consumers in even deeper financial trouble.

Guest: Samantha Moyana, Debt Counsellor at National Debt Advisors  

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, has published its final amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations, introducing new rules for the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers. The regulations aim to protect consumers by ensuring they receive adequate notice before their numbers are deactivated, while also helping to manage South Africa's limited numbering resources more efficiently.

Guest: Councillor Catherine Mushi: Chairperson of ICASA's Numbering Resources Committee 

Reality Check with Abongile Xhantini: Rebuilding South Africa Through Belonging - What kind of nation becomes possible when every person's way of being is recognised as part of our collective future? 

Guest: Abongile Xhantini - Founder of Veritas Inclusion Advisory 

Despite the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to help combat gang violence on the Cape Flats, deadly shootings continue to claim lives. Seven people were killed and five others injured in two separate mass shootings in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain, and Philippi East on Wednesday evening, raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of current crime-fighting interventions. 

Guest: Norman Jantjies - Chairperson of the Mitchell's Plain United Residents Association  

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The Commission will now submit its report by 16 November 2026, instead of the original 31 August 2026 deadline, allowing it to complete outstanding investigations and hear evidence on all matters within its terms of reference.

Guest: Ambassador Andy Mashaile: Security Strategist and retired Interpol ambassador 

Zimbabwe is entering a new political chapter after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed sweeping constitutional amendments into law. The changes extend his time in office until 2030 and replace direct presidential elections with a system where Parliament appoints the president. While supporters say the amendments will bring political stability, critics argue they undermine democracy and could still face legal challenges.

Guest: Douglas Coltart: Human Rights Lawyer  in Zimbabwe

More than one million South Africans have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction programme, with five provinces officially declared load reduction-free. While South Africa has gone more than 400 days without loadshedding, many communities have continued to experience load reduction due to overloaded networks, illegal connections and electricity theft.

Guest: Daphne Mokoena, Eskom spokesperson