The National Briefing

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May 27, 2025 South Africa's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has summoned Minister Solly Malatsi to explain newly gazetted policy directives that appear to ease Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rules for licensing satellite

Guest: Solly Malatsi: Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
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9min
May 26, 2025 Public Interest SA Petitions Parliament Over Starlink Exemption Proposals

Guest: Tebogo Khaas: Chairperson of Public Interest SA
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5min
May 26, 2025 South Africa has experienced a significant decline in its murder rate in the first quarter of 2025, marking a notable improvement in national crime trends.

Guest: Chris De Kock: Crime Expert
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12min
May 26, 2025 The Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC) has made an urgent appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a national commission of inquiry into gang violence, describing it as a growing national crisis that threatens the security and well-being of commun

Guest: Dr Llewellyn MacMaster: Crime Expert,The Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC)
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6min
May 26, 2025 Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

26 May 2025

1. Ethiopia- Addis Ababa

African Union Marked Africa Liberation Day 2025 with a Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum Yesterday:

The African Union commemorated Afrika liberation Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, delivered a stirring address that reflected on Africa’s historic journey while calling for bold steps toward a just and prosperous future.

2. Cote D’Ivoire- Abidjan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is gearing up for its 2025 annual meetings, a pivotal event that aims to harness various forms of domestic capital within the continent to push for development.

3. DR Congo: Kinshasa

Former DR Congo President Kabila Loses Immunity Over Alleged M23 Rebel Ties

Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has overwhelmingly voted to strip former president Joseph Kabila of his honorific immunity.

4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 26 May 1966 when Zola Budd (also known as Zola Pieterse) was born to an Afrikaans family in Bloemfontein. She was one of five children. Budd was especially close to her older sister Jenny, and they would often run together.

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6min
May 26, 2025 A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to strip Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students, marking a major legal development in a high-profile clash over immigration

Guest: Ahmed Bawa: Professor at Johannesburg Business School at University of Johannesburg 
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8min
May 26, 2025 The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has resumed construction on the R82 (Old Vereeniging Road) between De Deur and Walkerville in the Sedibeng District.

Guest: Kedibone Diale-Tlabela: MEC, The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport 
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9min
May 26, 2025 The Public Servants Association (PSA) has condemned the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) for what it calls a negligent response to the recent fire at Tembisa Hospital.

Guest: Dr Sipho Senabe:  Chief Director: Human Resource Development and Employee Health and Wellness Programme at the Gauteng Health Department
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7min
May 26, 2025 Stan Itshegetseng, writing in his personal capacity as a member of the Progressive Professionals Forum, offers a powerful, well-reasoned explainer on the current debate surrounding Starlink’s entry into South Africa.

Guest: Stan Itshegetseng: Member of the Progressive Professionals Forum
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13min
May 23, 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns face Pyramids in the first leg final of the CAF Champions League on 24 May
Guest: Neil Tovey - Soccer Legend
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6min

FAQs about The National Briefing:

How many episodes does The National Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 19,512 episodes available.