THE MORNING BRIEF

Guest: Lesiba Thobakgale: South African Police Union Spokesperson

Guest: Professor Tinyiko Maluleke - Political Analyst and vice-chancellor of Tshwane University of Technology

Guest: Tshepo Matseba - MD of Reputation 1st

Guest: Nazia Karrim: Head of Product Development at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS)

Guest: Sumeshen Moodley: Physiotherapist

Guest: Trevor Abrahams: Managing Director, Working on Fire

13 January 2025 1. Comoros- Moroni Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties Comoros held a parliamentary election Sunday that some opposition leaders pledged to boycott, accusing President Azali Assoumani and his ruling party of adopting an increasingly authoritarian stance and raising concerns over the integrity of the vote. 2.Chad – N’Djamena Chad's ruling party wins two-thirds of the seats Provisional results have shown that Chad's ruling party has won two-thirds of the seats in the legislative election which was boycotted by many in the opposition last month. Results of the Dec. 29 election seal the country’s transition to constitutional rule more than three years after Deby seized control following the sudden death of his father and long-standing predecessor Idriss Deby Itno. 3. Mozambique – Maputo At least 2,500 people are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Mozambique’s new president on the 15th of January 2025, and the presence of invited heads of state has yet to be confirmed, an official source said. “The invitations to international organizations went out today and we hope to have confirmations on Monday. […] We sent invitations to the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC), to the African Union and to some European heads of state,” including Portugal, declared minister of Culture and Tourism Eldevina Materula, speaking in her capacity as vice-president of the Inter-ministerial Commission for Major Events, at Maputo’s Independence Square, where the ceremony will take place. 4. Uganda - Kampala Uganda's military leader leaves X after controversial posts Uganda's chief of defense forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, has declared his departure from X, where he has been known for sharing provocative messages. His recent tweet, which included a threat against prominent opposition leader Bobi Wine, drew significant backlash. 5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 13 January 1991 when South African football community experienced its worst soccer match disaster of that time when 42 football supporters lost their lives and scores left injured in a stampede at the Oppenheimer Stadium in the North West town of Orkney.

Guest: Mervyn Abrahams: Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group.

Guest: Brigadier Donald Mdhluli: SAPS Mpumalanga Spokesperson

Guest: Michael Bigraim: labour expert

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down, bringing an end to his nine-year tenure as the leader of the Liberal Party and the country Guest: Devan Murugan: Journalist at Halton News. (Former SABC journalist

Guest: Nonceba Mhlauli: ANC National Executive & Working Committee Member

As the new year begins, many people set weight loss resolutions, eager to shed extra pounds and adopt healthier lifestyles. What constitutes healthy weight loss methods? Guest: Jaunita Khumalo: Purpose-Led Wellness Entrepreneur

Guest: Mzwandile Hadebe: Acting Head of the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, KZN

In a bid to combat South Africa’s persistently high unemployment rate, Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has signed contracts with 12 partner organisations for the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in the Western Cape. Guest: Viwe Mlenzana: Acting Director General,Department of Employment and Labour

Guest: Sipho Nhlapo: Acting HOD Mobility & Freight, Johannesburg Roads Agency

The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) has raised serious concerns over the rising number of unemployed doctors who have completed their mandatory community service. Guest: Dr Cedric Sihlangu: Samatu general secretary

10 January 2025 1. Mozambique – Maputo Venâncio Mondlane returns to Mozambique Former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, as promised, returned to Maputo on Thursday morning after a two month absence. He arrived from the Qatari capital of Doha on a scheduled flight of Qatar Airways. There as a massive police and military presence in and around Maputo airport, but no attempt was made to detain Mondlane. 2. Chad- N’Djamena Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters? Assault on presidential complex comes amid visit by China’s foreign minister, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups. Chad’s capital city is still smarting after deadly gun battles erupted on Wednesday night between security forces and more than a dozen armed fighters who brazenly stormed the presidential palace. At least 19 people were killed. 3. São Tomé and Príncipe- São Tomé Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action After Removal from Office by President Carlos Vila Nova In an exclusive interview, the ousted Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Patrice Trovoada, reacts to President Carlos Vila Nova's decision to end his term of office. He described the decision as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. In response to this political crisis, Trovoada promises to use all available legal channels to defend the Constitution and his government. 4.Angola- Kenya Angola wants to exempt Kenyans from visa requirements, and the two countries will work for Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda, Kenya announced on yesterday after the presidents of the two states met in the Angolan capital. The president of Angola, João Lourenço, received his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda this week, in a meeting in which they affirmed their intention to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. 5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 10 January 1931 when South Africa politician, minister, and anti-apartheid activist (Co-Chairman of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Alexander Lionel Boraine was born in Cape Town.

Guest: Reverend Frank Chikane: ANC veteran

With the new academic year set to begin in less than a week, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is scrambling to place nearly 3,700 learners, as mounting concerns about the state of education in the province grow Guest: Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the WCED and Education MEC, David Maynier’s office