THE MORNING BRIEF

Attorney Shaun Jacobs has won a significant legal victory after being unlawfully arrested by police officers outside his home. The incident occurred when Jacobs arrived home to find a police roadblock set up directly outside his property. After asking officers to move it and filming their refusal, he was allegedly met with aggression and subsequently arrested. Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana: Legal Expert, Dubazana Attorneys

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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) reports receiving over 3,000 mental health crisis calls daily, with many coming from young people battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Guest: Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

Why do African leaders want to hold on to power for so long? Guest: Lerato Tsebe: An independent African Researcher

The Pan African Bar Association of South Africa has noted with concern the allegations made by an unidentified witness against the Acting Judge President of the Gauteng High Court, Judge Ledwaba (AJP Ledwaba before the Madlanga Commission, as well as the proliferation of public commentary on this delicate issue. Guest: Adv. Dali Mpofu: Secretary, The Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA)

The SABC has brought back two of the country’s most iconic educational dramas — Soul City and Soul Buddyz. Both shows were trailblazers in using storytelling to address pressing social and health issues, from HIV/AIDS awareness to gender-based violence and children’s rights. Guest: Phinah Kodisang: Soul City CEO

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In a landmark development for South Africa’s fight against HIV, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has officially registered Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine designed to prevent HIV infection. Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for Health

The shocking assault of a 16-year-old Milnerton High School learner — captured on video and widely circulated online — has once again exposed South Africa’s deepening school bullying crisis. Guest: Vanessa Le Roux: Parents For An Equal Education Founder

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm, bringing catastrophic winds, torrential rainfall, and life-threatening storm surge to Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean. Guest: Francois Engelbrecht: Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand

28 October 2025 1. Ivory Coast - Yamoussoukro Ivory coast has decided, and elections results confirms the incumbent President Alassane Quattara Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term with 89.77% of the vote, according to provisional results announced yesterdayy, following an election marked by historically low turnout and the exclusion of his main political rivals. 2. Cameroon – Yaounde Cameroon’s Paul Biya declared winner of presidential election amid deadly protests Cameroon’s Constitutional Council yesterday declared long-serving President Paul Biya the winner of the country’s October 12 presidential election, extending his rule that has spanned more than four decades. Sudan – El-Fasher UN urges safe passage for civilians in war-torn Sudan city of El- Fasher Sudanese paramilitary forces have captured a crucial military base in El Fasher, the army's last stronghold in Darfur, dealing a significant blow to the military and escalating the humanitarian crisis in a city where hundreds of thousands of civilians remain trapped under siege. 4.In our historical archives, it was on this day 28 October 1961 when Walter Sisulu, Lilian Ngoyi and Alfred Nzo were arrested for attending a social party covertly. They were charged with contravening section 9(1) of Act 44 of 1950. The case was later withdrawn because there was no sufficient evidence provided to prove that the party was in fact a meeting.

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What is the Limpopo Investment Conference all about? Guest: Tshitereke Matibe, the current Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET)

Across South Africa, a silent epidemic is growing among teenagers — gambling. From flashy TikTok clips to football jerseys and esports streams, gambling has quietly become part of youth culture. Guest: Claire Heckrath: Managing Director of InfoQuest

Transnet SOC Ltd marked a significant milestone in its modernisation and efficiency drive with the launch of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes valued at R967 million at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2. Guest: Jabu Mdaki - Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).

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In recent weeks, alarming incidents of bullying and violence have shaken schools across Gauteng, raising urgent concerns about learner safety and discipline within educational spaces. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has launched investigations and pledged tougher safety measures following a series of violent episodes at schools in Boksburg and Pretoria. Guest: Dr. Shaheda Omar: Clinic Director: Teddy Bear Foundation

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South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list — a global watchlist for countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Guest: Ismail Momoniat: Advisor, National Treasury

South Africa’s fight against serious crime could face a major setback. Fifty-nine of the country’s most wanted suspects — including the alleged killers of rapper AKA and individuals tied to billion-rand fraud and corruption scandals — may evade prosecution because of a legal loophole in extradition law. Guest: Andre Thomashausen: Professor emeritus for International Law at Unisa