THE MORNING BRIEF

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South Africans across social media have turned their profile pictures purple in solidarity with a nationwide shutdown on the 21st of November, against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, led by the Women for Change organisation. Guest: Michael Benevolent-Masina: GBVF Activist Women For Change

South Africa’s intelligence agencies have called for legislative changes that would allow them to intercept WhatsApp communications, citing frustration over their inability to access encrypted chats used by criminal networks. Guest: Lerato Ntwampe - Social Media Legal Consultant and Attorney.

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Three men were shot dead in Delft, Cape Town, on Sunday morning in what police believe was a gang-related attack — the latest in a surge of gun violence sweeping through the Cape Flats. Guest: Reginald Jacob Hills: Delft Community Police Forum (CPF) Deputy Chairperson

The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) has unveiled its proposed manifesto ahead of the next local government elections, signalling its intent to move from activism to direct political participation. Guest: Asad Gaffer, chairperson of the eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement

The National Debt Counselling Association (NDCA) has submitted a key proposal to government, aimed at enhancing standards in the sector and preventing unregistered or unethical practitioners from posing as legitimate debt counsellors. Guest: René Moonsamy: Chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 10 November 2025 1.South Afrika –Tshwane (Extraordinary Virtual Summit SADC Heads of State and Government) South Africa has been appointed interim chair of the Southern African Development Community after Madagascar relinquished the position due to political developments that affected its capacity to lead the 16-member regional bloc, SADC leaders said on Thursday. Kenya’s government has called on Tanzania to guarantee the safety of its nationals caught in the unrest following last week’s disputed presidential election. Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi said Kenyans living in Tanzania have reported being targeted in a violent crackdown on post-election protests. Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Fourth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda and the Initialing of the Regional Economic Integration Framework. 4, In our historical archives, it was on this day 10 November 1985 when Dr. James Sebe Moroka, medical doctor, politician, and great-grandson of Chief Moroka I of the Barolong Boo Moroka in Thaba Nchu the then district of Bophuthatswana, now part of the Free State died in his village of Ratlou. He was an active member of the African National Congress and in 1949 he became its president until 1952.

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Just 80 years ago, a journey from London or New York to Australia took more than a week. Soon, travellers will be able to make that same trip in less than a day. Qantas has revealed the first images of its groundbreaking Airbus A350-1000ULR — an ultra-long-range aircraft that will connect Australia’s east coast to major global cities without stopping. Guest: Guy Leitch: Aviation Analyst

A former Minister of Public Enterprises is to hand himself over at a police station in Pretoria this morning over State Capture related investigations. Guest: Samkele Maseko - SABCNews Politics Reporter

Dlala Nje wins at the Global Responsible Tourism Awards in London Guest: Grant Ngcobo: CEO of Dlala Nje

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation (DLTLF) has launched Letters of Peace, an inspiring call for individuals across South Africa and the world to express what peace means to them — through writing, art, video, or spoken word. Guest: Janet Jobson: CEO at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee on Corporate Governance have officially released King V, the fifth iteration of South Africa’s globally recognised corporate governance framework, on 31 October 2025. Guest: Ansie Ramahlo: The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA): The King Committee Chairperson

Former Chief Operations Officer (COO) of BOSASA Angelo Agrizzi, has now pleaded guilty to corruption, avoiding jail in deal with State Guest: Alex Mitchley: Journalist at News24

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Vodacom and Makate reach out of court settlement 2. Sasol throws SA gas market a lifeline, extending supply to 20303. Markets

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye to continue to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. He is expected to resume his focus on alleged links between his deputy Julius Mkhwanazi and businessman and suspected criminal cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Yesterday, Mapiyeye detailed Mkhwanazi’s alleged disregard for department processes. Guest: Canny Maphanga: SABC Reporter

The African National Congress (ANC) has now dissolved the Western Cape Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) and replaced it with a Provincial Task Team (PTT). The leadership shake-up has already triggered notable fallout, including the defection of Western Cape Provincial Secretary Neville Delport and several others to the Democratic Alliance (DA) Guest: Sifiso Mtsweni: ANC Western Cape Provincial Task Team (PTT) Spokesperson

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 07 November 2025 1. Cameroon – Yaounde Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in yesterday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month's presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as "a constitutional coup.” 2. Tanzania- Dar es Salaam Tanzania opposition leader faces terrorism charges after contentious election and Preliminary statement of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries (ECF-SADC) on the general election of Tanzania is again scathing and correctly harsh. 3. Sudan – USA The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposed by a US-led mediator group. The RSF seized control of North Darfur’s besieged capital el-Fasher in late October after more than 18 months of fighting. 4. UNESCO- EGYPT The General Conference of UNESCO yesterday elected Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots. 5. In our historical archives , it was on the 9 November 2008 when South Afrikan singer Dr Miriam Zenzile Miriam Makeba dies at the age of 76 after a 30 minute performance for Roberto Saviano in the Italian town of Caserta.

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