THE MORNING BRIEF

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Agriculture industry gains pace as machinery sales and citrus exports surge 2. Premier eyes more acquisitions as it finalises RFG deal3. Markets

The EFF ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to get the party’s perspectives and expectations. Guest: Omphile Maotwe: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Treasure General

A recent judgment by the Bloemfontein High Court has clarified a key point of South African law: publicly disclosing someone’s HIV status may constitute a breach of privacy, but not necessarily defamation. The ruling arose from a case in which a Numsa union leader revealed a member’s HIV status during a grievance meeting, prompting emotional distress and an initial damages award of R100,000 — later overturned on appeal. Guest: Ulrich Roux: Managing Director: Ulrich Roux & Associates Roux

The DA ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to get the party’s perspectives and expectations. Guest: Dr Mark Burke: Democratic Alliance ( DA) Finance Spokesperson X

South Africa has launched an investigation after 17 of its citizens, aged between 20 and 39, were found stranded in Ukraine’s war-ravaged Donbas region after allegedly being lured into fighting as mercenaries under false pretences of lucrative jobs. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into how the men were recruited and has vowed to use diplomatic channels to secure their safe return. Guest: Helmoed Heitman: Military And Defense Analyst

The unemployment rate eases in Q3 2. Manufacturing output ticks slightly higher in September 3. Markets

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased slightly — down to 31.9% in the third quarter, from 33.2% in the previous quarter — offering a glimmer of hope in an economy long burdened by joblessness. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), this translates to 17.1 million people employed, although eight million remain out of work. Guest: Kate Philip: is the Programme lead at the Presidential Employment Stimulus

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) has sounded the alarm on South Africa’s booming online sports betting industry. While the sector continues to generate massive profits and reshape consumer spending habits, the BER warns it is also driving worrying levels of financial distress among households. Guest: Dr Hanjo Odendaal: Quant Economist (consulting on Data Science applications in Economics) at the Bureau for Economic Research and one of the authors of the column

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 12 November 2025 1. Egypt- Sudan Egypt's Foreign Minister engages with Sudan's military leader in Port Sudan Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader yesterday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city. 2. Gabon- Libreville Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the wife and son of former Gabonese, president Ali Bongo, are being tried in absentia on corruption charges and The trial opened on this week before a special criminal court and will continue throughout the week. 3. Ethiopia – Nigeria- COP32 Ethiopia Beats Nigeria To Host 2027 UN Climate Summit As Bureau Backs Addis-Ababa Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), defeating Nigeria in a closely contested bid, according to a report by Reuters. Ethiopia launched its campaign to host the conference in September 2025, going head-to-head with Nigeria, which had also expressed interest. 4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 12 November 1938 when a South Afrikan politician, military commissar, Vukhile Steve Tshwete was born in Springs, Gauteng and spent his childhood in the village of Peelton, King Willliam’s Town and East London.

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A suspected pirate attack off the coast of Somalia has reignited fears of a resurgence in piracy along one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes. Armed assailants reportedly fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades at a Greek-managed oil tanker before boarding the vessel. While all 24 crew members are confirmed safe and sheltered in the ship’s secure citadel, the incident highlights renewed instability in waters once notorious for hijackings and ransom-driven maritime crime. Guest: Ms Tshegofatso Johanna Ramachela: Research Associate, Ocean Regions Programme, University of Pretoria - Department of Political Science

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the statutory body regulating the pharmacy profession in South Africa, celebrated #MedSafetyWeek from 3 to 9 November, raising awareness about the critical importance of reporting adverse drug reactions to improve the safety and effectiveness of medicines. Guest: Vincent Tlala: CEO, The SA Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

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South Africa’s R25-billion sugar industry is under severe strain as a 400% surge in Brazilian sugar imports threatens local production, jobs, and rural livelihoods. The crisis has already led to the loss of more than 20 000 jobs in the past seven years, prompting urgent calls from industry leaders for government intervention to protect one of the country’s oldest and most vital agricultural sectors. Guest: Sifiso Mhlaba: CEO of South African Sugar Association (SASA)

The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, together with the Deputy Minister, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, has announced the deferral of the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. Originally scheduled to begin on 1 December 2025, the national rollout will now commence on 1 July 2026. Guest: Collen Msibi: National Transport Department Spokesperson

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, pleaded not guilty in the Durban High Court on Monday as her high-profile trial began. She faces charges of incitement to terrorism and public violence linked to the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, which erupted after her father’s imprisonment for contempt of court. The case, certified trial-ready in August, is expected to continue until 21 November 2025. Guest: Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu: Sabc KZN Reporter

Proceedings at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into alleged interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)-related investigations stalled on Monday after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) objected to the participation of the commission’s evidence leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya. Guest: Kallie Kriel: CEO of AfriForum.

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has strongly condemned a series of “malicious and seemingly coordinated” acts of vandalism targeting newly revamped infrastructure and G20 Summit signage in Johannesburg. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Spokesperson, Gauteng Provincial Government

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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 11 November 2025 1. Angola – Luanda Angola celebrates 50 years of independence or liberation as social inequalities and corruption persist amongst liberators and elites Angola will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal this Tuesday. The country declared its independence on 11 November 1975, at the end of a 13-year war. 2. Cameroon – Yaounde Tchiroma gives authorities 48-hour ultimatum to release post-election detainees Cameroon's opposition continues to contest the result of the latest presidential election. Presidential runner-up Issa Tchiroma Bakary gave authorities a 48-hour ultimatum to release all prisoners arrested in the protests that followed the re-election of Paul Biya. 3. Tanzania – Dar es Salaam Tanzania Catholic Church condemns the killings of protesters following disputed election and 67 Member East Afrika Community Election Observer Mission calls for peace, national dialogue and peace resolution of disputes but remain mute on the standards of electoral processes and challenges of pre-during and post electoral violence and abuse of law. 4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 11 November 1995 when Nigerian Author and Environmentalist activists Ken – Saro-Wiwa was executed as were the other eight defendants. The international community responded with outrage, and Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth for almost four years.