The Presidency has confirmed that DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Ramaphosa to effect changes to DA Cabinet members. Willie Aucamp replaces John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, while Steenhuisen moves to the role of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Guest: Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Political analyst, Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, at Nelson Mandela University

1.BRICS Bank- South Afrika 

South Africa secures $1bn from BRICS bank for urban infrastructure

The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved $1 billion for South Africa's infrastructure upgrades.

The funds will support investment in the provision of essential urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste management, in eight South African municipalities/

1. Equatorial Guinea- Malabo

Government of Equatorial Guinea submits collective resignation

The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its targets.

Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua on Wednesday presented the collective resignation of the entire government.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, son of President Obiang, said the move was in keeping with "the principle that accountability in public administration must be accompanied by results."

3.South Afrika – Rwanda 

South Africa and Rwanda move to reset strained relations with a visa agreement

The meeting was an important step toward rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

South Africa has taken a decisive step toward resetting strained ties with Rwanda, announcing progress on visa normalisation and easing travel restrictions to allow Rwandan citizens to enter the country without special passports.

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day, 18 June 1942, when Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, former President of SA, was born in Idutywa, Transkei. Both his parents were activists.  His father, Govan Mbeki, was a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape.

 

• Fed keeps rates unchanged 
• 2. Apple expects to increase the price of its devices 
• 3. Market update

 

The Global Briefing: In Brazil, Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was convicted and sentenced for lobbying the United States to impose sanctions on Brazil

Ten years after British voters chose to leave the European Union, Brexit remains one of the most consequential political decisions in modern British history.

The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a landmark framework agreement in Switzerland that could reshape the Middle East's economic and geopolitical landscape.

Guest: Khanya Vilakazi - Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Mpumalanga 

 

The United Kingdom says it will ban social media access for children under the age of 16, reigniting a global debate about online safety, mental health, cyberbullying, and the impact of digital platforms on young people. What could this mean for families, young people, and policymakers across the globe? 

Guest: Amb. Dr. Lavina Ramkissoon - Ambassador and Co-Chair of the African Union's AU-ASRIC and AU6R  

Guest: Dr. Victorine Mbong Shu - Author, mother of four, and Involved Parenting Conversationalist.

Reality Check with Dr Steven Zwane: From Commemoration to Accountability - A challenge to move beyond speeches, wreaths and ceremonies towards measurable commitments that improve the lives of young South Africans. 

Guest: Dr Steven Zwane - Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria

Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, says it has connected more than 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries since its launch in 2024. With a target of connecting 300 million people by 2030, the initiative is being hailed as a game-changer for economic growth, job creation, healthcare, and education across the continent.

Guest: William Madara - Director, Government Enablement at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that tackling unemployment requires a collective effort from both government and the private sector. Addressing the Youth Day celebrations yesterday Ramaphosa urged businesses to give young people a chance, even without prior experience.

Guest: Kganki Matabane - CEO of the Black Business Forum 

Guest: Sibabalwe Nobandla - Multimedia Strategist at Youth Capital

Guest: William Bird, Director of Moxii Africa, formerly Media Monitoring Africa 

 

1.South Afrika – Rwanda 
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Rwanda, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, in Tshwane today.
The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and Rwanda. Discussions will focus on enhancing diplomatic engagement and advancing cooperation in priority areas, including trade, tourism, health, education, and security.

2.Central Afrikan Republic - Bangui
Central African Republic army denies coup rumours. The Central African Republic's military has rejected reports circulating on social media of a plot to overthrow the government, insisting that the country remains stable and that state institutions are functioning normally.
In a rare public statement, the armed forces' general staff dismissed claims of a coup attempt as false information intended to create confusion and undermine public confidence. Military officials urged citizens not to be influenced by rumours and to rely only on official sources for information.

3.Cameroon – France 
Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Paul Biya
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has filed two legal complaints in France against President Paul Biya and several senior officials, escalating his challenge to the government months after the country's disputed 2025 presidential election.
Tchiroma, who is living in exile in The Gambia, says the complaints are based on allegations of human rights violations committed against his supporters following the vote. The former government minister broke ranks with Biya ahead of the election and ran as an opposition candidate.

4.In our historical archives, it was on this day, 17 June 1976, when the then Apartheid South Afrika Parliament addressed the extraordinary session at the request of opposition leader Colin Eflin after the Soweto Uprising.