The National Briefing

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The South African reserve bank flags stagflation risks 2. Business confidence takes a dip in March3. Market update

Built in Mzansi: Journey as a medtech company that is developing medical devices for early screening for chronic diseases and reducing the cost when it comes to access to healthcare. Guest: Braden van Breda - Chief Executive Office of AI Diagnostics

Guest: Prof Alex van den Heever - Chair of Social Security Systems, Administration and Management Studies at the Wits School of Governance. Guest: Makone Maja - Strategic Engagement Manager at the Institute of Race Relations Guest: Dr Kelle Howson - Workers' Rights and Social Security Senior Researcher for the Institute for Economic Justice

The Reality Check: What is equality? Does it mean everyone must be treated the same regardless of different circumstances as Elon Musk seems to suggest? Guest: Prof. Thuli Madonsela - Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch

Yesterday, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appeared in court over charges linked to a controversial tender, amid growing questions over accountability. Will President Cyril Ramaphosa be compelled to place him on suspension while the case unfolds? Guest: Dr Hennie Lochner - Independent Researcher on Crime with a speciality on serious and violent crimes

The Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi held a Ministerial Engagement session with the legal fraternity where issues of transformation were discussed. How can transformation be achieved without overlooking black and women lawyers? Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 22 April 2026 1. Senegal – Dakar The 10th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security: How defence forces and media can ensure peace and security in Afrika The 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa concluded yesterday at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre (CICAD) in Diamniadi. Guest: Sophie Moekoena - SABC News Specialist Correspondent

The Independent Police Union of South Africa weighs in as National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in court over allegations linked to a controversial health tender—raising fresh concerns about accountability and oversight within SAPS leadership. Guest: Bethuel Nkuna - President of the Independent Police Union of South Africa

Oil price movements surprisingly muted despite Trump announcing a ceasefire extension After delays Trump’s Fed chair pick, Kevin Warsh states his case before the banking committee (Warsh’s fate lies in the committee he has to convince lawmakers to vote for him to become Fed chair)

Pressure is mounting in the European Union as Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland push to debate suspending the EU’s agreement with Israel over alleged human rights violations in Palestine. EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas said in a media briefing that a partial suspension was still being negotiated. Can political and economic partnerships come with enforceable consequences? Guest: Gustavo de Carvalho - Acting Programme Head on African Governance and Diplomacy at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

Built in Mzans- How a social entrepreneur whose community impact centers on transforming agricultural waste into essential resources. She has driven two flagship "clean and green" products: Tokosickle and Dungbrix. Guest: Vonnie Baloyi - Community Development Director at Rising In Sekhukhune and Founder of Vonnie Projects

Yesterday, the Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi held a Ministerial Engagement session with the legal fraternity where issues of transformation were discussed. How can transformation be achieved without overlooking black and women lawyers? Guest: Advocate Myron Dewrance, who leads Advocates for Transformation

Municipal Watch: Residents of eNkalweni in the Eastern Cape under the Joe Gqabi District Municipality are telling a very painful story caused by a lack of clean water. Why is the municipality not getting things right so that they can provide water for the villages in that area? Guest: Mr Thethile Ramba - Resident of eNkalweni village Guest: Nombulelo Damba- Hendrik - Journalist at GroundUp Guest: Dumisani Lusawana - Water Services Provision Manager at the Joe Gqabi District Municipality Guest: Robert Fortuin - Director for Technical Services at the Joe Gqabi District Municipality

Guest: Prof. Thuli Madonsela - Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

The African National Congress has drawn a line in the sand, telling members to choose between the party and the South African Communist Party ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The move follows the SACP’s decision to contest independently, raising questions about the future of the historic alliance. Guest: Mzwandile Masina - ANC NEC Member

The African National Congress has drawn a line in the sand, telling members to choose between the party and the South African Communist Party ahead of the upcoming local government elections. What now for the Tripartite alliance? Guest: Steven Friedman - Research Professor at University of Johannesburg

South Africans earning up to R50,000 a month are increasingly finding themselves trapped in debt, as the cost of living rises and social pressures grow. National Debt Advisors warns that even stable incomes are no longer a guarantee of financial security. Why is the middle class falling behind? Guest: Sharon Mmitsi - Debt Counsellor: National Debt Advisors

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1. South Afrika - Benin - Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba seeks asylum in South Africa Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, according to his legal team. "They have not yet brought a request for the purpose of extradition."They have not yet brought the international warrant that has been issued because we have the belief that it is not yet ready," and charging that prosecutors "are trying to buy time so that they can fix everything." The case was postponed to 29 April for a bail application, with the trio remaining in police custody. Over the past decade, Africa’s security landscape has come under growing strain. Political violence has nearly doubled, driven by civil wars, jihadist attacks, local conflicts, and government crackdowns that have made life more dangerous for millions. The Ibrahim Index of African Governance shows declining security in many countries, especially Burkina Faso, Mali, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Niger, and Nigeria. During a stop in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, Chapo visited advanced factories spanning electricity, heavy machinery and agricultural processing.

Oil falls below 100 dollars on US-Iran two week ceasefire 2. Global airlines continue to hike fares and cut flights on rising jet fuel prices (yes, oil has eased but has the damage been done??)3. Markets update - reflecting on how stocks closed, many indicies closed before Trumps deadline