Podcasts about Pretoria

Rev. Dr. Adalia Ministers at the 1 Day Encounter With The Lord at Heart For Souls International Ministries in Rosslyn Gardens, Pretoria, South Africa. Hosts: Apostle Williams & Pastor Lebogang Thumba The Overcoming Women The Dorcas Fund https://www.worldministries.org

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nndwamato Tom Mutshidza, Divisional Head of the Energy and Electricity Business Unit at the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, about the power outage affecting parts of Pretoria following an explosion and fire at the Waltloo substation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Horn, we are bringing you a bonus episode on Ethiopia from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.In this episode, Richard Atwood speaks with Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga about renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. They examine why the Pretoria agreement, which ended the devastating 2020–2022 war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government, failed to deliver lasting peace. They assess the fragile new alliance of Tigrayan, Amhara and other rebel groups, Eritrea's alleged backing, and the threat it poses to the federal government. They also discuss how war-weary Tigrayans view the fighting and how the conflict could unfold. Finally, they explore the risk of direct war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, entanglement with Sudan's conflict and wider regional rivalries, and whether diplomacy can halt the fighting and prevent a broader regional war.For more check out our latest statement “Arresting the Dangerous Descent Back into War in Northern Ethiopia” and our Ethiopia page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Maytham speaks to Peter Fabricius, Foreign Affairs Journalist, about the latest diplomatic confrontation between South Africa and the United States, why Ambassador Bozell was demarched, and what this latest development means for relations between Pretoria and Washington. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Dr. Hansen shares his Warning and National repentance Message at Heart For Souls International Ministries in Rosslyn Gardens, Pretoria, South Africa. Hosts: Apostle Williams & Pastor Lebogang Thumba World Ministries International Eagles Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says South Africa needs to strengthen domestic funding for research to reduce its vulnerability to changes in foreign funding priorities. Nzimande was speaking in Pretoria while releasing a report of the Ministerial Working Group on Science, Technology and Innovation funding for public comment. The report follows the withdrawal of U.S. federal funding from major South African health-research and clinical-trial programmes in January 2025. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports....

South Africa has issued a third formal demarche against US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell the Third in nine months over alleged undiplomatic conduct. Dirco says both sides remain committed to resolving outstanding issues. Washington however says it has no interest in further diplomatic maneuvering and the ball is in Pretoria's court to repair ties. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says access to South Africa's critical minerals remains a key driver of the friction. Sophie Mokoena reports.

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga about renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. They examine why the Pretoria agreement, which ended the devastating 2020–2022 war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government, failed to deliver lasting peace. They assess the fragile new alliance of Tigrayan, Amhara and other rebel groups, Eritrea's alleged backing, and the threat it poses to the federal government. They also discuss how war-weary Tigrayans view the fighting and how the conflict could unfold. Finally, they explore the risk of direct war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, entanglement with Sudan's conflict and wider regional rivalries, and whether diplomacy can halt the fighting and prevent a broader regional war.For more check out our latest statement “Arresting the Dangerous Descent Back into War in Northern Ethiopia” and our Ethiopia page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die voormalige Suid Afrikaanse minister van verdediging, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, het ontken dat sy die militêre kontrakteur Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu vir twee-miljoen-rand gevra het om haar man tot geneesheer-generaal van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag te laat bevorder. Die staat beweer sy was van plan om die geld te gebruik om die destydse hoof van die SANW, generaal Solly Shoke, te beïnvloed. Mapisa-Nqakula het deur middel van 'n tolk aan die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria gesê dat sy geen mag gehad het om die aanstelling te doen nie, aangesien die finale besluit by die president berus het:

Episode 5: Digital forensics investigations Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Martin Olivier a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria on this episode speaking about how digital technology and digital evidence are changing modern investigations from cell phone data and digital footprints to social media, CCTV, GPS/location data and other forms of digital evidence that can help investigators piece together what happened. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a busy day at the Madlanga Commission, with developments around two witnesses at the centre of some of the evidence being heard by the inquiry. Mpumalanga taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane’s WhatsApp messages are now being presented to the Commission as it examines his alleged links to people in the taxi industry and individuals accused of being hitmen. His attempt to stop the use of those messages was also unsuccessful in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria today. And then there’s Feroz Khan, who was expected to appear before the Commission but did not, after his application to postpone his appearance was dismissed. The Commission has now directed that criminal charges be laid against him. We’re speaking to EWN reporter Karinda Jagmohan for more on what has been happening at the Madlanga Commission today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Ambassador Brent Bozell tells Alec Hogg he now looks back fondly on "strained" relations: given a 15-day deadline, Pretoria sent an eloquent six-page letter that answered none of Washington's five asks. BizNews unpacks the second seizure of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's phones - targeted, not a fishing expedition, 14 months on. Warren Wheatley breaks his silence on the FSCA's 20-year debarment over three test trades worth R301, and Andy Calitz, long tipped for Eskom, calls load shedding a South African own goal.

South African teenagers say they enjoy reading but want more books in their own languages that reflect their daily lives. That is according to the Teen Reading Pilot Survey launched at the National Library in Pretoria. The pilot interviewed 302 teens and 261 caregivers directly, testing inclusion of 10 to 17 year-olds in the National Reading Barometer. Organisers say it paves the way for the full national survey in 2027. For more on the report, we're joined by Dr. Tara Polzer-Ngwato, the Lead Researcher and author of the report

Once upon a time (around 300 million years ago), Earth was home to massive dragonfly-like insects and two meter long millipede-like creatures. Why did they die off? Guests: Ned Snelling, professor of experimental physiology at the University of Pretoria; Jon Harrison, professor of environmental physiology at Arizona State University For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six months after warning a Hermanus room full of business leaders that Washington's patience was wearing thin, US Ambassador Brent Bozell returned to BizNews to explain what happened next. Five asks, a 15-day deadline and a six-page reply that, in his words, answered none of them. The result: visa bans on unnamed officials, every item on the negotiating table withdrawn, and a warning that there is more to come. Bozell told Alec Hogg how close the two countries came to a deal, what he offered to fund, why he says he never called for Thabo Mbeki to mediate, and why he believes Pretoria is wrong if it thinks it can simply wait out Donald Trump. He also had a message for South African business: the next move is theirs to push for.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund, UIF has welcomed a search and seizure operation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit at PSIRA's offices in Pretoria yesterday.The raid follows a Special Tribunal order and forms part of a probe into a 130-million-rand UIF-funded training contract.The contract was meant to train over 7000 people across all provinces, but only a small number reportedly received training. Department of Employment and Labour Spokesperson, Teboho Thejane elaborates...

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Leo Brent Bozell III, the US Ambassador to South Africa, about the sharp deterioration in relations between Pretoria and Washington. The interview examines the US government’s concerns over South Africa’s policies on land reform, race-based legislation, and foreign policy, following new visa restrictions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It also explores Lamola’s warning that South Africans should prepare for a “worst-case scenario”, while President Ramaphosa says South Africa remains willing to engage with Washington while defending its sovereignty. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DESCRIPTION: Airports Company South Africa has posted a R1.2 billion profit on R8.81 billion of revenue, and Johannesburg airport still cannot keep its toilets open. Bryan and Ryan get to that, but first they own up to something every pilot has done at least once: carrying on with an approach that should have ended in a go-around. It starts with the rugby. Ryan was at FNB Stadium with the kids for the Springboks win, no flypast needed. Then the Miami 767 overrun gets the guys talking about their own bad approaches. Ryan remembers arriving into Durban horrendously high in his early CRJ days and orbiting on final to lose the height. Bryan remembers the opposite mistake, descending far too early into East London and sitting at 3,000 feet with the thrust levers up, while a training captain said nothing and let the lesson teach itself. Ryan explains why descent planning in the Beech 1900 is done the old-fashioned way, with maths, and why that keeps him honest. Then a listener question the guys have been saving for a show together: who was the worst captain you ever flew with? No names, no airline. What emerges is that the bad ones were rarely dangerous, just slow, and a slow captain on a six-sector day is a tax you pay in patience. From there it is night stops, the "slam lock" crews who never left the hotel room, why a good crew on a string of days could make or break a week, and how minimum rest and thin allowances are quietly killing the social side of the job. Bryan and Ryan's own friendship was built on night stops, so they want your stories, especially from the SAA crews who used to stop at Sal Island on the way to the States. Also this week: an app that lets you listen to live air traffic control at American airports, including the Miami ATC recording. Emirates has finally been approved to fly Dubai to Berlin, daily, after more than 20 years of asking. Air Astana is back in Dubai. Turkish Airlines will be on the Liverpool shirt. The United States has announced new visa restrictions aimed at South African officials. Sydney Airport has put 50 electric buses into service. And AAD is on in Pretoria, with the guys wondering what there is left to see. IN THIS EPISODE The Springboks at FNB, and why the rugby made up for the missing flypast. The approach you should have gone around from: Ryan high into Durban, Bryan low into East London. Why the best training captains sometimes say nothing. Descent planning in the Beech 1900 with no fancy screens to help. The worst captain you ever flew with: slow, not dangerous, and why that still costs you. Night stops, slam locks and the crew culture that minimum rest is killing. The Miami 767 overrun, and an app for listening to live air traffic control. Emirates cleared for Dubai to Berlin after 22 years. Air Astana back in Dubai, and Turkish Airlines on the Liverpool shirt. ACSA's R1.2 billion profit, and why Johannesburg airport still does not look like it. New US visa restrictions aimed at South Africa. Sydney Airport goes electric, AAD 2026, and why the AI conversation is coming back soon. I'm Bryan Roseveare. Fourteen years an airline pilot, now a simulator instructor. I train the pilots flying you around. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio (US airports only, seven-day trial) → https://apps.apple.com/za/app/atc-live-air-traffic-radio/id6755132266 SOURCES Emirates wins approval for Dubai to Berlin after a 22-year push, Simple Flying → https://simpleflying.com/emirates-wins-major-germany-breakthrough-22-year-berlin-push/ ACSA revenue climbs to R8.81 billion, IOL (9 September 2026) → https://iol.co.za/business/2026-09-09-acsas-revenue-climbs-to-r881-billion-as-passenger-numbers-grow/ Announcement of new visa restriction policy, US State Department (15 September 2026) → https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/announcement-of-new-visa-restriction-policy-targeting-foreign-nationals-involved-in-race-based-discrimination Air Astana resumes Dubai services, TTR Weekly → https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2026/09/air-astana-resumes-dubai-services-2/ Liverpool announce five-year shirt deal with Turkish Airlines, Al Jazeera (8 September 2026) → https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/8/liverpool-announce-five-year-shirt-sponsorship-deal-with-turkish-airlines Sydney Airport unveils electric bus fleet, Australian Aviation → https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/09/sydney-airport-unveils-new-electric-bus-fleet/ SUPPORT THE SHOW Every episode, the full back catalogue and everything we talk about on the show lives in one place. If you only click one link today, make it this one. Bryan Air → https://bryanairpodcast.com/ Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/bryanair

Aubrey Masango is joined by Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout from the Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of Pretoria to unpack the reality of operational policing and what it reveals about the number of police officers actually deployed to fight crime on our streets. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Police officers, SAPS, Crime The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have identified three persons of interest in connection with the murder of nine women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng since July. Acting Police Commissioner, Firoz Cachalia, says the three have been called in for questioning as investigations continue. He was briefing the media in Pretoria on Sunday (20 September). Siphiwe Mkhize has more......

Clarence spoke to Dr Tara Farrer Harris from the Department of Social Work & Criminology at the University of Pretoria about a recent opinion piece she penned ‘The solution to violence against women cannot be for women to become more proficient in avoiding danger. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour-long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30 am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the South African government doing enough to address the scourge of femicide? We ask the country's minister for women.Also in the programme: Russia's parliamentary election begins. The result's not in doubt - so what can we learn? A deadly mosque attack hits Friday prayers in Pakistan; and how autonomous drones are being upgraded - with whiskers.(IMAGE: Participants carry placards during a memorial run held in honour of Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, one of several women killed in a series of murders near Johannesburg, in Pretoria, South Africa, September 17, 2026 / CREDIT: Reuters / Alet Pretorius)

EWN parliamentary reporter Babalo Ndenze speaks to Amy MacIver about Ronald Lamola’s visit to the United States and the increasingly strained diplomatic relationship between South Africa and Washington. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die voormalige minister van Verdediging, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, hou vol 'n pruik wat in WhatsApp-gesprekke met die militêre kontrakteur Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndlovu bespreek is, was werklik 'n pruik en nie 'n kode-woord vir geld nie. Sy is in die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria gevra hoekom sy herhaaldelik daarna verwys het. Mapisa-Nqakula, wat deur 'n tolk getuig, erken sy het versuim om die geskenk te verklaar, maar ontken dat sy enige onregmatige voordeel van Ntsondwa-Ndlovu ontvang het:

FF+ leader Corné Mulder tells Alec Hogg that Pretoria's foreign policy has exhausted Washington's patience and that the ANC could collapse well before 2029. New US visa restrictions name no names, making official travel to America a gamble. Kasinomics author GG Alcock says the deportation drive barely dented a trillion-rand township economy, with spaza volumes back to normal within weeks of the July deadline. Plus Wall Street rallies while the Fed hikes for the first time since 2023.

Washington stopped talking about South Africa in the abstract this week. Marco Rubio named individual officials for visa restrictions over land seizures, race-based discrimination and incitement, and the US ambassador in Pretoria called it only the first move. Hudson Institute's Joshua Meservey explained why Washington chose a scalpel over a sledgehammer, and why South Africa's own dealings with Tehran, Moscow and Hamas made this outcome close to inevitable. Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman weighed in on how South African banks are quietly benefiting from the same Iran war that's rattling oil markets, even as FirstRand heads for the exit in the UK and the country drifts closer to Beijing and Moscow. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk laid out a disturbing new report on the patterns of torture behind 47 farm attacks. And on Wall Street, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to fight an oil-driven inflation spike, sending stocks lower.

Gary Lucas heard of Lukas Ligeti through his father, the legendary composer György Ligeti, known for his work in 2001: A Space Odyssey. When Lucas moved to New York, Lukas stepped in as a substitute drummer for Gods and Monsters—and the chemistry was instant.“It's easy to hang out with Lukas, which is important if you're going to do a duo,” Gary Lucas says. In time the drummer taught and performed out of the State and country, but when he visited the City, the two would play their improvisations live at The New School's venue for avant garde performances, “The Stone”Recently, they booked time at East Side Sound and recorded the entire album live. They later refined the mixes and edited the pieces to highlight the most exciting moments.  About Gary LucasA world‑class guitarist, Grammy‑nominated songwriter, and international touring artist, Lucas has released over 50 albums across genres—jazz, rock, classical, folk, blues, avant‑garde, and world music. He has performed in 40+ countries, collaborated with icons from Captain Beefheart to Jeff Buckley, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and Bryan Ferry, and received multiple Lifetime Achievement awards for his songwriting with Buckley (“Grace,” “Mojo Pin”).  Dubbed “The Thinking Man's Guitar Hero” (The New Yorker) and “one of the best and most original guitarists in America” (Rolling Stone), Lucas continues to push boundaries with every project. Visit GaryLucas.com.  About Lukas LigetiAn Austrian‑American composer, drummer, and researcher, Ligeti's work spans classical composition, African polyrhythms, jazz, electronics, and experimental traditions. He is a recipient of the CalArts Alpert Award, has been commissioned by major orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and has taught at UC Irvine, the University of Pretoria, the University of Ghana, and is currently Professor of Composition at the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles.As a drummer, he has performed with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Henry Kaiser, Marilyn Crispell, George Lewis, and many others. His approach—experimental intercultural collaboration—has shaped his work across five continents.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Tuesday September 15, 2026, we were scheduled to leave Pretoria at 6 AM by vehicle and then we flew to Cape Town South Africa. Apostle/Prophet Watson Simfukwe his wife Prophetess Vicky and two of his pastors met us at the airport to drive us to a wonderful apartment by the beach. Apostle Williams and his wife joined my family in Cape Town. We ministered to his pastors and leaders Tuesday night with a tremendous move of the Holy Spirit. I spoke on the qualities of an eagle which is totally loyal to protect the churches vision, so it can help save the nation. We finally got to bed about 11 PM. Long but fruitful day. World Ministries International Eagles Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org Dr. Jonathan Hansen World Ministries International Eagles Saving Nations Dr. Jonathan Hansen - Founder & President Rev. Adalia Hansen Contact: WMI P.O. Box 277 Stanwood, WA 98292 (360) 629-5248 warning@worldministries.org Subscribe to Eagle Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org/eagles-saving-nations-membership.aspx Sign up for Dr. Hansen's FREE newsletters http://www.worldministries.org/newsletter-signup.html Order Dr. Hansen's book “The Science of Judgment” https://www.store-worldministries.org/the-science-of-judgment.html

The night before this interview, Marco Rubio picked up a weapon Washington has never used against South Africa before: visa restrictions aimed at individual officials, not the country as a whole. Hours later, the US ambassador in Pretoria said it was only the start. Joshua Meservey of the Hudson Institute had spent months arguing publicly for exactly this approach, and told Alec Hogg why the scalpel beats the sledgehammer, why AGOA is not off the table whatever the ambassador implies, and why South Africa's own record with Tehran, Moscow and Hamas made this outcome close to inevitable. He also had a hard question for South Africans weighing in on BEE and land expropriation from here: does it matter that Washington agrees with you, if agreeing with Washington is now politically radioactive.

Washington has stopped talking about South Africa in the abstract. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new visa restriction policy aimed not at the country, but at named officials inside the Pretoria government, over land seizures, race-based discrimination and incitement. No names were published, but the bar for inclusion is deliberately low, and family members with a US visa, a green card, or a child studying in America could be caught up in it too. Within hours, US Ambassador Brent Bozell was on X calling it "only the first step in a series of escalatory measures." Alec Hogg traced the arc from Trump's February 2025 executive order through the Oval Office ambush, where a 2020 roadside memorial became "over a thousand" burial sites on camera, to this week's announcement, and laid out what it actually changes for anyone with capital, a career, or a conscience invested in South Africa.

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals linked to certain South African laws and policies, a move expected to further strain relations between Washington and Pretoria. The US claim that government has failed to address the discrimination against Afrikaners and again alleged that there is a genocide in South Africa. Sherwin Bryce-Pease filed this report. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to International Relations Analyst Thembisa Fakude about the latest US visa restrictions on South African officials.

Dr Els Vermeulen is Research Manager at the Mammal Research Institute’s Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria and is one of the researchers behind this long-term research. Amy MacIver speaks to her about what the decline in body condition and reproductive success is telling us about the health of South Africa’s southern right whales — and whether changes in the Southern Ocean could be making it harder for these whales to find enough food to successfully reproduce. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die polisie en sy misdaadbestrydingsvennote het op nagemaakte goedere ter waarde van meer as 9 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand beslag gelê tydens 'n multidissiplinêre operasie in Marabastad, Pretoria. Meer as 10 000 nagemaakte items, insluitend handelsmerk-sportklere, skoene, skoonheidsmiddels en selfone, is tydens die weeklange optrede gekonfiskeer. Polisiewoordvoerder Amanda van Wyk sê die klopjag was deel van voortgesette landwye pogings om die onwettige handel, vervaardiging en verspreiding van nagemaakte en onwettige goedere in Suid-Afrika te ontwrig en te ontbloot:

Relebogile Mabotja is in discussion with Rosie Jäger, the lead vocalist, and Vanblerk Havenga, the bass guitarist, from Sugarbird. The proudly South African rock and roll band, residing in the heart of Pretoria, blends classical rock elements with electric blues to create their unique sound. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja live on 702 weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifty four days out from South Africa's local government elections, Geordin Hill-Lewis told BizNews nobody else is even campaigning yet, and made his case for why the DA could end up governing seven of the country's eight big metros. Sam Montsi, whose memoir Defying Barriers charts a career from exile in Lesotho to running businesses on two continents, told Chris Steyn where the politicisation of state-owned company boards went wrong. Dr Duarte da Silva made the case that South Africa isn't running out of gold, it's sitting on 48,000 tons of it, and explained why almost nobody in Pretoria seems to be listening. And at BNC#9 in the Drakensberg, value investor Piet Viljoen answered a delegate's question about executive pay, incentives, and what he calls his investing North Star. Plus the latest from Wall Street, via Reuters.

Just under 20 years ago Kenya pioneered the use of mobile money. Since then, other countries in Africa have carved out a share of the digital market for themselves, from gaming in Morocco to artificial intelligence in Tunisia. But the picture is not the same across the whole continent. A lot of governments face too many socio-economic challenges and limited resources to spend money on digital infrastructures. Instead, foreign countries like the United States and China are investing in the African tech market. The bulk of South Africa's data centre investment comes from American providers of cloud, networking and storage services. And while this may provide a boost for local economies and create local jobs, it also creates some risks, as data resides outside of the country. There are efforts at the continent, national and regional levels to reposition the continent from being a consumer to a creator in the digital marketplace, but there are concerns that there isn't enough joined up thinking to allow Africa to take control of its digital future?(Photo: A robotic waiter stands on standby at Robot Café in Nairobi, Kenya, the country's first restaurant to employ humanoid robots as waiters. The robot, equipped with a serving tray, is positioned among curved blue seating, modern lighting, and café tables, with the café counter visible in the background. The image was taken on August 27, 2024. Credit: Tony Karumba via Getty Images)Contributors: Mark Kaigwa, data and AI specialist, founder and CEO, Nendo, research and marketing agency, Nairobi, Kenya Juanita Clark, co-founder and chief executive, Digital Council Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Teki Akuetteh, founder and executive director, Africa Digital Rights Hub, Accra, Ghana Dr Seydina Moussa Ndiaye, head of ALIVE (AI Living Lab for Innovative and Viable Ethical Policies and Systems) research group, Université Numérique Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Dakar, SenegalPresenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Evie Yabsley Technical producer: Toby James Production co-ordinator: Phoebe Lomas Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

Waterfall City began with 2,200 hectares of farmland between Johannesburg and Pretoria and an unusual challenge: the land couldn't simply be sold off to developers. Instead, its owners adopted a long-term leasehold model that helped preserve a unified vision for the development over decades. Today, Waterfall City is just over halfway complete, with plans for close to 25,000 homes and approximately 2.5 million square meters of gross leasable area at full buildout.In this episode, Mark Lutter speaks with Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall City, about the lessons learned from nearly 30 years of city building. They explore Waterfall City's approach to long-term planning, infrastructure, financing, governance, and partnerships, and how the city has adapted as technology, consumer preferences, and South Africa's infrastructure challenges have evolved.Willie also shares advice for new city developers across Africa, from holding onto strategic land and finding patient capital to building flexibility into infrastructure and staying committed to a long-term vision.And this December, listeners will have the chance to experience Waterfall City firsthand. Waterfall City will host the 2026 New Cities Summit on December 7–8, bringing the global city-building community together in a city that has spent three decades putting many of these ideas into practice.

Gary Lucas heard of Lukas Ligeti through his father, the legendary composer György Ligeti, known for his work in 2001: A Space Odyssey. When Lucas moved to New York, Lukas stepped in as a substitute drummer for Gods and Monsters—and the chemistry was instant.“It's easy to hang out with Lukas, which is important if you're going to do a duo,” Gary Lucas says. In time the drummer taught and performed out of the State and country, but when he visited the City, the two would play their improvisations live at The New School's venue for avant garde performances, “The Stone”Recently, they booked time at East Side Sound and recorded the entire album live. They later refined the mixes and edited the pieces to highlight the most exciting moments.  About Gary LucasA world‑class guitarist, Grammy‑nominated songwriter, and international touring artist, Lucas has released over 50 albums across genres—jazz, rock, classical, folk, blues, avant‑garde, and world music. He has performed in 40+ countries, collaborated with icons from Captain Beefheart to Jeff Buckley, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and Bryan Ferry, and received multiple Lifetime Achievement awards for his songwriting with Buckley (“Grace,” “Mojo Pin”).  Dubbed “The Thinking Man's Guitar Hero” (The New Yorker) and “one of the best and most original guitarists in America” (Rolling Stone), Lucas continues to push boundaries with every project. Visit GaryLucas.com.  About Lukas LigetiAn Austrian‑American composer, drummer, and researcher, Ligeti's work spans classical composition, African polyrhythms, jazz, electronics, and experimental traditions. He is a recipient of the CalArts Alpert Award, has been commissioned by major orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and has taught at UC Irvine, the University of Pretoria, the University of Ghana, and is currently Professor of Composition at the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles.As a drummer, he has performed with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Henry Kaiser, Marilyn Crispell, George Lewis, and many others. His approach—experimental intercultural collaboration—has shaped his work across five continents.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

From a young girl who told her father at age six she wanted to be a diplomat, to becoming Nigeria's Ambassador and now the First Lady of Kwara State — Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq's story is one of purpose, resilience and service.In this powerful episode of Blueprint of Success, Rahim Bah sits down with Her Excellency, Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq — a woman who has spent over three decades serving her country across diplomacy, international relations and humanitarian work. From representing Nigeria in London, Paris and Pretoria, to leading the Ajike People Support Centre and empowering thousands of women, children and vulnerable communities, this conversation goes deep into what it really takes to lead with purpose.

Wagyu has incredible marbling. But if there's that much fat in the beef, how can it possibly be healthy?This week, we're joined by Tanya Pieterse of the World Wagyu Council and Protea Reserve and Prof. Edward C. Webb, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Pretoria, to dig into the science behind the World Wagyu Council's 2025 Health Benefits of Wagyu Beef report.We talk about why not all fat is the same, what makes Wagyu's fatty-acid profile unique, and break down monounsaturated fats, oleic acid, omega fatty acids, CLA, cholesterol and marbling in a way the rest of us can actually understand. We also talk about where the research is strong, where more research is still needed, and why nobody is saying you should eat unlimited Wagyu and stop exercising. Basically: Wagyu tastes incredible. But could the fat that makes it taste so good also be part of what makes it unique nutritionally?We brought in the scientists to find out.Registration for the WWC Conference in South Africa:https://worldwagyu2026.com/ Learn more about the World Wagyu Council: https://worldwagyucouncil.com/  Download the WWC Wagyu Beef Health Benefits Report: https://worldwagyucouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WWC-Health-Benefits-of-Wagyu-Beef-INFOGRAPHIC.pdfWorld Wagyu Council Publications:https://worldwagyucouncil.com/publications/ Tanya PieterseTanya Pieterse is the Supply Chain Coordinator at Protea Reserve Wagyu Company in South Africa, where she manages the Certified Wagyu Beef supply chain and works with breeders, feedlots, and processors on traceability, quality, and product integrity. She also serves as Breed Improvement Director for the Wagyu Society of South Africa and Chairperson of the World Wagyu Council Technical Committee. Tanya holds a BScAgric in Animal Science and an MScAgric in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the University of Pretoria, with her graduate research focused specifically on the genomic characterization of South African Wagyu. Her work spans Wagyu genetics, breeding, carcass grading, genomics, and using real-world production data to improve the breed. She was also the project lead for the World Wagyu Council's 2025 report on the Health Benefits of Wagyu Beef. Prof. Edward C. WebbProf. Edward C. Webb, PhD, Pr.Sci.Nat (Animal Science) is a Professor of Animal Science with the University of Pretoria in South Africa and has also held a professorship with Tarleton State University in the Texas A&M University System. His areas of expertise include meat science, meat quality, animal physiology, and livestock production, making him an especially valuable scientific voice in conversations about beef quality and Wagyu. Prof. Webb has published extensively in animal science, contributed to books and technical reports, and previously served as President of the South African Society for Animal Science from 2009–2014. He was also one of the academic experts who contributed to the World Wagyu Council's Health Benefits of Wagyu Beef report, bringing a research-based perspective to the discussion around Wagyu's fat composition, meat quality, and nutrition.

America hasn't just lost ground in Iran, says economist Iraj Abedian, it's lost the myth of being unbeatable. Speaking at BNC#9, Abedian lays out the binary choice facing Washington and Tehran, the alliances quietly reshuffling around Israel, and the human cost hidden behind the headlines. Then comes the question every South African investor needs answered: which side should we be on? His answer will not please everyone in Pretoria.

David Broodryk's mind left the building one Sunday morning, mid-sermon. He tells it like it's the most ordinary thing in the world — like of course that's how God finally got his attention. His mind rose up over the ten million people packed into the sprawl between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and he heard himself ask a question he'd never asked before: not how do I grow my church, but what would it actually take to reach this city? David's insights on complexity, relational poverty, and finding your own person of peace will give you something practical to carry into this week. Learn more or connect with David at davidbroodryk.org

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1975. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1975 AABA Mr. America won by Robby Robinson, the AABA Mr. USA won by newcomer Danny Padilla and the IFBB Mr. World won by Robby Robinson. Finally Jerry and John talk about the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia, which were the subject of the movie "Pumping Iron". At the end of the podcast, John reads the article "World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa" written by Armand Tanny for the June, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 0:45 - Intro 4:00 - John's Contest 5:42 - Interview with Jerry Brainum 6:10 - 1975 AABA Mr. America 14:30 - 1975 Professional Mr. Universe 16:10 - 1975 AABA Mr. USA 23:55 - 1975 IFBB Mr. World 25:18 - 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe 32:52 - 1975 Mr. Olympia 43:30 - John reads the article "World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa" written by Armand Tanny from the June, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Programs John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website  

What did South African anti-apartheid activists once think about Israel and Zionism? The answer is more complicated than most seem to think. Dr. Asher Lubotzky, research fellow at the University of Houston's Department of Political Science, takes us through the extraordinary—and often surprising—relationship between the South African anti-apartheid movement and Israel, from the birth of both countries in 1948 through the Cold War, the end of apartheid, and into the present. Lubotzky is the author of Shifting Solidarities: The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement's Perception of Zionism. In the early years, some of the movement's most prominent activists actually supported Israel. Jewish and non-Jewish communists saw the new Jewish state as an anti-fascist, socialist project. African nationalists found parallels between Zionism and their own struggle for national liberation. And Israel itself was actively reaching out to anti-apartheid movements in Africa. So how did that relationship turn into today's association of Israel with apartheid? The answer involves the Six-Day War, Israel's growing military ties with Pretoria, the Cold War, South Africa's Jewish community, and shifting ideas about colonialism and national liberation. It's a fascinating history of how political alliances change—and how today's certainties can look very different when viewed through the lens of the past.

Dr. David Ward was raised in Newcastle, NSW. He wanted to work with animals from an early age. He earned his Bachelor of Animal Science degree from the University of Sydney in 1990, then worked for a year as a livestock advisor before returning to University of Sydney to earn a Masters degree in Veterinary Science, studying Dairy cattle physiology.In 1994, he went to South Africa to begin his veterinary degree at the University of Pretoria, transferring to Murdoch University and earning his veterinary degree in 1998. After graduation, David went into Avian and Zoo practice, followed by horse and cattle practice before returning to Newcastle and small animal general and emergency practice.Looking to expand his treatment capabilities, he earned his Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture from CIVT in 2018, his Certificate in Canine Rehabilitation in 2021, and his Certificate in Veterinary Natural Nutrition in 2023, both from CIVT. In 2021 he joined the team at All Natural Veterinary Care in Russell Lea, where he is currently a Director.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. David Ward as we discuss his education, varied practice experience, holistic training, and the integrative approach that he and the team at All Natural Veterinary Care use to treat their patients.

AfriForum het 'n aansoek vir minagting van die hof teen die EFF en sy leier, Julius Malema, by die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria ingedien. Die organisasie se uitvoerende hoof, Kallie Kriel, sê die aansoek kom ná die EFF en Malema se hernieude oproepe tot onwettige grondbesetting, ten spyte van 'n hofbevel wat AfriForum in 2017 verkry het wat hulle verbied om sulke uitlatings te maak. Hy sê tydens 'n openbare EFF-lesing by die Universiteit van Limpopo verlede maand het Malema verwys na jongmense wat eendag 'n plaas in Stellenbosch sal betree en beset:

Aubrey Masango speaks to Professor Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf is Chairperson/Head of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria about the Tobacco Bill debate. They discussed reduced exposure versus reduced risk, harm reduction, standardized packaging, illicit trade, and why local evidence not overseas models should guide South Africa’s law. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, bra Aubrey, Tobacco Bill, Professor Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf, Illicit trade, Vape, Tobacco sales, Cigarettes, Nicotine The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Soil of Africa-burgerlike beweging sê die onlangse uitspraak deur die hof in Pretoria oor die bestuur en administrasie van die Nasionale Finansiële Hulpskema vir Studente is baie belangrik. Die hof het die aanstelling van die Nsfas-administrateur, Hlengani Mathebula, opgeskort en die ontbinde Nsfas-raad herstel. Die beweging se woordvoerder, Luzuko Sofute, sê daar mag geen viktimisasie van studente of instellings wees weens die bestuurs- en leierskapgeskille nie:

It's ev.news Briefly for Friday 14 August 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsGLOBAL EV SALES RISE, BUT CHINA RETREATSGlobal EV sales hit 1.85 million in July 2026, up 9% year on year but down 10% on June, with China falling 5% to around 980,000 even as NEVs took a record 60.4% of its new vehicle sales and NEV passenger exports jumped 147.8% to 540,000. Europe rose 33% to 450,000 and other markets 97% to 280,000, while North America fell 27% to 140,000 as the US decline widened beyond 30%.ULTIUM CELLS TO RESTART OHIO OUTPUTUltium Cells restarts battery-cell production next week at its Warren, Ohio plant after a seven-month shutdown blamed on falling EV demand and the cancelled $7,500 federal tax credit. The GM–LG joint venture site makes large-format NCMA pouch cells with over 45GWh annual capacity for nearly all GM EVs, and expects headcount to reach 1,400 after cutting roughly 1,330 jobs at closure.VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID.3 NEO UK ORDERSVolkswagen opened UK orders for the ID.3 Neo on 13 August 2026 from £33,080, or £31,580 after the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, with 50, 58 and 79 kWh batteries giving up to 390 miles and DC charging from 100 kW to 183 kW. The revised hatchback gains new LED headlights, an illuminated badge, the return of physical buttons and rotary controls, a new Innovision system with an in-car app shop, and a 3.6 kW V2L adapter.TESLA PLANS 124-STALL SUPERCHARGER IN SOUTHERN SAN FRANCISCOTesla filed plans on 26 May 2026 for a 124-stall Supercharger at 75 Waterloo Street in southern San Francisco, one of the largest globally and unusual for sitting inside a city rather than beside a highway. The site draws entirely from the grid with no solar canopies or Megapack storage, and includes a 416-square-foot building with two restrooms, vending machines and water fountains open 24 hours.CHARGING FAILURES HIT SIX-YEAR LOWPublic charging failures fell to 12% in the second quarter from 14% a year earlier and 19% in 2023 and 2024, the lowest in the six-year history of JD Power's study, which credited faster chargers and larger destination-style sites. Ionna led DC fast-charger satisfaction on 807 out of 1,000, ahead of Mercedes-Benz on 797, Rivian on 755 and Tesla on 701, against a segment average of 666.CHINESE CAR MAKERS BUILD IN AFRICAChinese car makers are opening African factories to absorb domestic overcapacity and sidestep European and North American trade barriers, with Chery buying Nissan's Rosslyn plant near Pretoria in July and BAIC and Great Wall already operating on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana are drawing investment through rebates, tax breaks and import bans on fossil-fuel cars, though weak grids, thin charging infrastructure and policy uncertainty still deter long-term commitment.GAC ADDS 44KWH AION UT WITH 320KM (199 MILES) WLTP RANGE IN LATE 2026GAC will add a 44kWh lithium iron phosphate entry version of the Aion UT with an estimated 320km (199 miles) WLTP range, priced under AUD$30,000 before on-road costs. It sits below the 60kWh Premium and Luxury at AUD$31,990 and AUD$35,990, answering cheaper rivals such as BYD's AUD$23,990 Atto 1 Essential and Geely's AUD$26,490 EX2 Complete.HONGQI TO ENTER AUSTRALIA IN 2027Hongqi will launch in Australia under the HQ name in January 2027 via Sydney distributor Greentech, starting with the E-HS9 large three-row electric SUV. Entry cars use a 99kWh NMC battery for 465km (289 miles) WLTP and higher trims a 120kWh pack for 515km (320 miles), with six- or seven-seat layouts and twin 16.2-inch displays, but no announced pricing.XCHARGE POWERS ELECTRIC AIRPORT FIRE ENGINEXCharge North America has deployed a 400-kW ultra-fast charger at Dallas Love Field Airport to serve Dallas Fire-Rescue's Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, billed as the world's first fully electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. The airport handles almost 18 million passengers a year, and XCharge argues electrification reduces the logistical and environmental risks of moving and storing liquid fuel around aircraft operations.One flag: the GAC headline says late 2026, but the copy says "late next year" — from an August 2026 dateline those are a year apart. Worth resolving before publication.

Le Nigeria et l'Afrique du Sud sont deux puissances africaines, deux moteurs de la zone de libre-échange continentale. Mais aujourd'hui leurs relations sont au plus bas. Abuja accuse Pretoria de xénophobie et de mauvais traitements envers ses ressortissants. À Lagos et à Enugu, des rapatriés témoignent au micro de nos correspondants.