The National Briefing

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April 11, 2025 Gauteng Tourism, in partnership with Cape Town and leading marketing collaborators, is set to take center stage at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa from 9 to 11 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Guest: Barba Gaoganediwe: Chief Destination Marketing  Gauteng Tourism
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7min
April 11, 2025 As South African football clubs reach new heights on the continental stage, with Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC advancing to the CAF semi-finals, the country celebrates a powerful sporting milestone.

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku: Senior Sports Reporter at Sport24
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7min
April 11, 2025 There are now disagreements between Communications Minister Solly Malatsi and the Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, over proposed changes to State Information Technology Agenc

Guest: Kwena Moloto: Spokesperson, Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies
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8min
April 11, 2025 King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise private visit to Pope Francis on Wednesday during their four-day state visit to Italy as the Pope continues to recover from a serious illness

Guest: Father Russel Pollit: parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein
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8min
April 11, 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) has been warned by professionals that it faces significant challenges that could result in its downfall if not addressed urgently.
Guest: Dr Sandile Tshabalala: Progressive Professionals Forum
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7min
April 11, 2025Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
11 April 2025

1. Ethiopia- Ivory Coast

Message of Condolence on the Passing of H.E. Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the passing of H.E. Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

2. Gabon- Libreville

As Gabon decides tomorrow what are the four (4) things we need to know:

Around 860,000 registered voters are expected to vote in Gabon's April 12 presidential election. The crucial polls come 19 months after the military staged a coup and ousted President Ali Bongo from power, ending a political dynasty that lasted 56 years.

Tanzania- Dar-es-Salaam

Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason

Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.

A court in Tanzania has charged opposition party leader Tundu Lissu with treason after his arrest at a public rally in which he called for electoral reforms.

Senegal- South Afrika

SA bolsters diplomatic and bilateral relations with Senegal

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is in Dakar, Senegal, for a two-day working visit to strengthen diplomatic ties and deepen bilateral cooperation between the nations.

In our historical archives, it was on this day 11 April 2001 when at least forty-three people were killed in a stampede at Ellis Park stadium, Johannesburg, at a football match between South Africa's two biggest teams, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
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7min
April 11, 2025 Police unions have rallied behind National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola after his bold call for officers to use deadly force when confronted by violent criminals

Guest: Thulani Ngwenya - Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union President
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6min
April 11, 2025 What are tariffs, how do they work and what impact do they have on countries?

Guest: Prof Raymond Parsons: Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, North-West University (NWU)
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9min
April 10, 2025 A new study conducted by Stellenbosch University highlights the escalating levels of stress and burnout among South African teachers, underscoring an urgent need for mental health support in schools.

Guest: Dr Heleen Hofmeyr: One of the reports authors ( The project, led by Research on Socio-Economic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University, is supported by Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies and the FEM Education Foundation)
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7min
April 10, 2025 What were the outcomes of the National Home Builders Regulator’s Council’s Investigation into a building that collapsed in George, Western Cape?

Guest: Thembi Simelane: Minister, Human Settlements 
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15min

FAQs about The National Briefing:

How many episodes does The National Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 19,522 episodes available.