🎙️ The NewsDesk | Breaking News, African Affairs & Trending Stories

In this power-packed episode of The NewsDesk, Kagiso Sithole dives deep into today’s top-breaking stories, bringing in-depth analysis, bold commentary, and fresh perspectives on the latest developments shaping South Africa and the world.

🔎 The Big Bulletin (20-Minute Special)

• 🇿🇦 Trump vs. South Africa – The U.S. President threatens to cut aid over SA’s land expropriation law. Is this a political power play, or is Africa standing its ground?
• 🚍 Rea Vaya Bus Attacks – Another public transport crisis as Soweto bus drivers come under attack, forcing services to a halt. Is this part of a larger safety issue in SA?
• ⚔️ SANDF in the DRC – South Africa’s peacekeeping forces face a deadly battle. The fight intensifies, but is SA really in a peace mission or caught in a mineral war?

🌍 AfricaInView (20-Minute Analysis)
With Shawn Mwenje (Mulika Africa), we dissect the biggest stories from the continent:

• South African Troops in the DRC – Are they there to restore peace, or protect private economic interests?
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Child Crackdown – Thousands of street children in Kano are being detained as "security threats." Human rights crisis or a necessary intervention?
• 🇺🇸 Trump’s Africa Strategy – Airstrikes in Somalia, cutting foreign aid, and targeting SA—what’s the bigger plan?

🔥 InOtherNews (8-Minute Social Buzz)

• 📻 Ba2cada vs. Lesedi FM – Did the popular radio host go AWOL, or is there more to the story?
• 🏆 Beyoncé’s Historic Grammy Win – Cowboy Carter finally gets her Album of the Year, but why did it take this long?

🚨 COMING UP NEXT: SONA 2025 SPECIAL!
Join us this Thursday from 18:30 - 20:30 for an extended edition of The NewsDesk as ThePoliticalView takes over! Tshepo King Mazola and leading political analysts will give you:
✔️ Pre-Analysis – What to expect from President Cyril Ramaphosa
✔️ Live Reactions – Real-time updates from Cape Town
✔️ Post-Speech Breakdown – Did the President deliver or disappoint?

🎧 Tune in for today’s episode and prepare for Thursday’s must-watch SONA 2025 special!

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