eNCA Partners with Sunday Times to Deliver Groundbreaking Sunday Morning Current Affairs Show

The Brief is a premium, fast-paced current affairs programme that has aimed to brings together eNCA's broadcast power and the Sunday Times' editorial insight to deliver a new benchmark for Sunday morning journalism., says the business.

"At eNCA, we pride ourselves on being the country's most trusted source for independent, impactful news," says Norman Munzhelele, Managing Director of eNCA. "With The Brief, we are elevating Sunday viewing by combining our broadcast excellence with the Sunday Times' sharp editorial lens. It's a natural evolution in our mission to inform, engage and lead."

"We are proud to bring the excellence of South Africa's most influential Sunday read onto your screens," says Nwabisa Makunga, Managing Director News & Media, Arena Holdings. "This groundbreaking partnership with eNCA marks a significant step in our multi-platform strategy. It demonstrates our commitment to broaden our journalistic offering and to extend our trusted investigative voice."

Designed for appointment viewing, The Brief blends real-time relevance with long-view insight. Each episode opens with rapid headline analysis — complete with live audience polling — before transitioning into deeper panel discussions between eNCA anchors and Sunday Times editors. The programme concludes with forward-looking perspectives and a weekly spotlight on high-impact South African stories, says the business.

The collaboration aims to amplify eNCA's current affairs momentum, following its 2024 SAFTA win for Checkpoint as Best Current Affairs Programme — reinforcing the channel's leadership in investigative and analytical journalism, adds the business.

Together, the brands deliver more than 130 years of journalism — eNCA's 17 years of independent news coverage and the Sunday Times' 119 years of holding power to account, says the business.

The Brief also lives beyond the television screen. Full episodes will be available on eNCA's YouTube channel, while highlight clips are tailored for social platforms. Viewers can engage with embedded content on TimesLIVE, and podcast versions will be available across major audio streaming services — creating dynamic and far-reaching news ecosystems in the country, adds the business.

In an era where trust, transparency and truth matter more than ever, The Brief aims to set a new standard for South African journalism — powered by eNCA's commitment to lead, concludes the business.

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