THE MORNING BRIEF

Want to witness Bafana Bafana make their historic return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage hosted across three North American countries — the US, Canada, and Mexico, this is how you can travel less. Guest: Nosibusiso Sibiya: SABC Sport journalist

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Investors bet on KZNs property market 2. Spear’s Western Cape focus works in its favour3. Markets

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Research shows that high cost of living keeps aspiring homeowners on the sidelines 2. Blu label gets shareholder support ahead of Cell C’s planned listing3. Markets

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a bold new legislative proposal — the Economic Inclusion for All Bill — aimed at replacing the ANC’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) framework with a poverty-targeted, outcomes-driven procurement model. Guest: Mat Cuthbert: Democratic Alliance Head of Policy

There are now reports that the Msunduzi Municipality failed to spend nearly R95 million in infrastructure and conditional grants for the 2024/25 financial year, despite mounting service delivery challenges in Pietermaritzburg Guest: Reinus Niemand: Member of the Municipal Public Account Committee at Msunduzi Municipality from the African Christian Democratic Party

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will conduct an urgent oversight visit to the University of Fort Hare’s Alice Campus on Tuesday, 21 October, following violent student protests that caused severe infrastructural damage and academic disruptions. Guest: Tebogo Letsie: Chair of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education

Yesterday at the Madlanga Commission, testimony from Witness A was heard, an SAPS Organised Crime Unit detective, who's led on prior cases and investigations Guest: Canny Maphanga - SABCNews Reporter

Yesterday, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, brief the media on the Department’s state of readiness for the upcoming 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with the exams set to begin on Tuesday, 21 October, Guest: Terence Khala: Media Liaison Officer for the Department of Basic Education

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 21 October 2025 1. Cameroon – Yaoundé Cameroon awaits results amid high tension and rival victory claims Tension remains high in Cameroon as the country awaits the official announcement of election results by the Constitutional Council, now scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd. 2. Madagascar- Antananarivo Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina names businessman as new Prime Minister. Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina named businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation's new prime minister on Monday. The new leader said he appointed Rajaonarivelo as head of government due to his experience and “connection with international organisations that work with us." 3. Zimbabwe – Harare Zimbabwe ZANU-PF moves to extend President’s term Zimbabwe’s governing ZANU-PF party has said it will begin steps to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, potentially keeping the 83-year-old leader in power until 2030. 4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 21 October when the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights enter into force and the day was declared as Afrika Human Rights Day. (Manifestation and realisation of human and people’s rights in Afrika)

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Amazon web services outage disrupts major websites and apps 2. Strong iPhone 17 demand lifts Apple shares to record high3. Markets

French authorities have vowed to tighten security at national cultural institutions following a brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday. Thieves stole eight priceless artefacts in a daylight robbery that has been described as both a national embarrassment and a severe failure of museum security. Guest: Thinus Ferreira - independent journalist covering South Africa's film and TV industry

As Diwali 2025 approaches, Indian South Africans prepare to celebrate the symbolic triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. But amid the spiritual and familial rituals of the Festival of Lights, South Africa as a whole continues to grapple with serious societal challenges — from corruption and violent protest to judicial failures and a declining education system. Guest: Dr Sheetal Bhoola Bhoola is an education expert and a senior lecturer at the University of Zululand, and director at Stellarmaths.

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Attacq eyes global capital as Waterfall City gains investor traction 2. Grindrod appoints new CEO 3. Markets

Sello Hatang argues that the recent destruction at the University of Fort Hare has shaken the nation — not just for the loss of buildings, but for what it represents: a system at breaking point. Guest: Sello Hatang: Executive Director of Re Hata Mmoho

How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa. Guest: Lukhanyo Zahela: Acting Executive Head of Security at Vodacom Business

As the 2025 matric exams approach, excitement around end-of-year celebrations is being tempered by growing concerns over the safety of unsupervised “pens-down” parties. How do we avoid another Enyobeni tavern tragedy? Guest: Vee Gani - chairperson of the Parents Association of KZN

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter 1. IMF remains concerned about SAs debt picture warning of mounting fiscal pressures 2. SA keeps its position as Africa’s top financial market 3. Markets

The South African Cabinet has approved the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) — a comprehensive and long-term strategy to shape the country’s electricity generation mix. Guest: Chris Yelland - Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence (Pty) Ltd

While Gauteng residents grapple with dry taps and decaying infrastructure, a more insidious crisis is brewing beneath the surface — the increasing pollution of the province's rivers and dams. Guest: Dr Anja Du Plessis: associate professor at Unisa and a water management expert

South Africa’s legal gambling industry generated a staggering R75 billion in gross revenue during the 2024/25 financial year, despite widespread poverty and unemployment. Guest: Sibongile Simelane-Quntana: Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF)