The National Briefing

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May 01, 2025 South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced that he will table a revised 2025 budget on May 21, following two previous attempts derailed by political resistance and legal challenges.

Guest: Zuko Godlimpi: Chairperson of the ANC’s economic transformation committee

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13min
May 01, 2025 The Ministry of Transport has revealed that there has been drop in road crashes and fatalities during the Easter 2025 period, with road deaths falling to their lowest in three years.

Guest: Simon Zwane: The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) Spokesperson
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7min
May 01, 2025 Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

1 May 2025

Afrika Liberation Month Test: When and where did South Africa join the OAU/AU and who led that delegation?

Africa Month 2025

The month of May is recognised as Africa month – a time when the continent of Africa commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

The establishing the Organisation of Africa Unity (OAU) in 1963, the African continent became a pioneer in being the first continent to focus on continental unity and to encourage nation building through unity and freedom from oppression.

1. Burkina Faso- Ougadougou

Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Several members of parliament attended the gathering including Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo.

2. Sudan – International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) officially announced that it will issue its ruling on Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 5th.

3. Algeria – Morocco- Mali

Algeria to unveil military mobilisation bill amid regional tensions

Amid ongoing tension with neighbours Morocco and Mali, Algeria is to unveil a military mobilisation bill on Wednesday.

4. Somalia- Tawain- China

Somalia bans entry of Taiwan citizens in bid to please China: Taipei

China welcomes the measure, saying Beijing ‘highly appreciates’ the East African country’s move.

5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 1 May 1995 when the first celebration of May Day was addressed by President Mandela at Umlazi. He was escorted from stadium in armoured car when shots were fired from a hill.
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11min
May 01, 2025 Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following a dramatic claim by Pakistan’s Information Minister that New Delhi may launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours.

Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues
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8min
May 01, 2025 The Government has now condemned the misinformation and racial hatred by X account exposed by News24

Guest: William Bird: Director, Media Monitoring Africa
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7min
May 01, 2025 The Ministry of Human Settlements, led by Minister Thembi Simelane, has taken urgent action to relocate families affected by severe weather damage in Umlazi, south of Durban.

Guest: Tsekiso Machike: ministry spokesperson, Department of Human Settlements
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10min
May 01, 2025 The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) calls on all workers, communities, and progressive formations to join our nationwide May Day rallies and marches under the theme: Celebrating May Day: Uniting to Oppose VAT Increase and Anti-Worker Law

Guest: Newton Masuku: Saftu National Spokesperson
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6min
May 01, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to establish whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (T

Guest: Adv. Dumisa Ntsebeza: Former Commissioner who was in charge of the Investigative Unit and Witness Protection Programme, TRC
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13min
April 30, 2025 “China Celebrates Space Day with Landmark Science Exhibition in Shanghai”

Guest: Dr Adriana Marais: Director at Foundation for Space Development Africa and Head of Science for the Foundation’s Africa2Moon Mission
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6min
April 30, 2025 “Shaping the Future: How AI and Innovation Can Drive Sustainable Development – Insights from The Innovation Hub”

Guest: Bangani Mpangalasane: CEO of the Innovation Hub
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7min

FAQs about The National Briefing:

How many episodes does The National Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 19,522 episodes available.