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In today’s episode, questions of friendship and loyalty dominate both local and global headlines. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, defends his close ties to KZN police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi before Parliament’s ad hoc committee — contradicting claims that the two barely knew each other.
Across the Atlantic, President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny as his name surfaces repeatedly in the newly released Epstein files, though the White House insists there’s “nothing to see here.”
Back home, South Africa ranks 7th in the world for organised crime, with state-linked actors and cyber syndicates driving the score. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime warns that embedded corruption is fuelling criminal markets across the region.
Meanwhile, a brighter outlook for the green economy — plans are underway to produce half a million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, with 14,000 new jobs on the horizon. The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority says it’s building the skills roadmap for Africa’s next big energy boom.
Also on the show:
🔹 France marks 10 years since the Paris terror attacks, with the national football team set to honour the victims during their World Cup qualifier.
🏏 The Proteas welcome back captain Temba Bavuma ahead of their Kolkata Test, with coach Shukri Conrad calling him “our best player — simple as that.”
🎵 And a new survey reveals 97% of people can’t tell the difference between AI-generated and human-made music. (Don’t worry — your host isn’t AI-generated… yet.)
That’s your News Bite for November 13, 2025. For updates on these stories and more, visit www.enca.com or tune in to DStv Channel 403.