The National Pulse

Tech Talk: The Association of Comms & Technology Calls For Reinvestment Of Spectrum Cash In ICT Sector

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:52:33 +0000

South Africa’s telecommunications operators are calling for future spectrum auction proceeds reinvested in digital infrastructure, citing the heavy bill that operators continue to carry from 2022.

GUEST: Nomvuyiso Batyi, The Association of Comms & Technology CEO

Statistics South Africa Release Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Quarter 1 of 2026: Analysis

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:51:28 +0000

Economic analyst, Duma Gqubule believes we need a family meeting for the job crisis in the country. The latest labour force survey which shows the country’s official unemployment rate has risen to 32.7% with more than 8 million people now without work.

GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

‘Champion’ - The 5th AfriCAN EARTHizens Honoree Awards

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:50:40 +0000

The 5th AfriCAN EARTHizens Honoree Awards took place yesterday in Claremont, the annual initiative founded by our guest recognises grassroots "ECOpreneurs" and environmental changemakers across Africa. We find out more on the initiatives…

Guest: Anthea Thyssen – Founder and Organiser of the Earthizens awards

Update on the state of CT amid the persist

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:21 +0000

Five people have been confirmed dead in Cape Town overnight as severe weather continues to batter the province. We find out more on how things are on the ground and how rescue operations are going…

GUEST: Charlotte Powell – The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson

Reaction to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey figures

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:48:25 +0000

Stats SA has released the latest Quarterly Labor Force Survey, which showed that the number of employed people decreased by 345,000 to 16.8 million during the first quarter of the year, while the number of unemployed people increased by 301,000 to 8.1 million compared with the previous quarter. We get a reaction from…

Guest: Mbali Williams - Advocacy Strategist at Youth Capital

Statistics South Africa Release Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Quarter 1 of 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:47:38 +0000

Statistics South Africa released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey results for the first quarter of 2026 during a media briefing in Tshwane today. The Labour Force Survey measures the labour market activities of individuals aged 15-64 and therefore provides insights into employment, unemployment, labour force participation, and other labour market trends.

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

President Ramaphosa To Take Section 89 Panel Report On Judicial Review: Freedom Front Plus Reacts

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:46:27 +0000

The Freedom Front Plus says the President’s decision to challenge the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel, nearly four years later, is clearly a desperate attempt to save himself.

GUEST: Dr. Corne Mulder, Freedom Front Plus Leader

President Ramaphosa To Take Section 89 Panel Report On Judicial Review

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:27 +0000

GUEST: Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

More than 40 people trapped as Eastern Cape floods swallow homes and cut off communities

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:27:36 +0000

COGTA in the Eastern Cape has warned its residents in the Garden Route and Kouga region to evacuate low-lying areas and avoid unnecessary travel altogether. This as flooding continues in the area, we hear more on the state of things in the area.

Guest: Gerhard Otto - Head of Disaster Management at the Garden Route District Municipality

Phala Phala ConCourt Judgment: Political Party Reactions

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:26:31 +0000

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the Economic Freedom Fighters, finding that the National Assembly acted unlawfully when it voted in December 2022 to reject the Section 89 Independent Panel report into President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal.

The judgment, delivered at 10AM this morning at Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein, marks one of the most consequential rulings against a sitting head of state in the country's democratic history. The court has ordered Parliament to properly process the Section 89 panel report, reopening the possibility of a full impeachment inquiry into the President.

GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM Spokesperson

GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

Phala Phala ConCourt Judgment: Political Party Reactions continue

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:24:40 +0000

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

NEWF and E·CO Launch Partnership Offering 12 Grants of €5,000 for Visual Storytelling Collectives Across Ibero-America and Africa

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:22:05 +0000

NEWF (Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers) and E·CO / Encounter of Collectives are launching a new partnership to support 12 interdisciplinary collectives from Ibero-America and Africa with production grants of €5,000 each. We find out more on the programme with…

Guest: Pragna Parsontam- Kok - Executive Director of NEWF and National Geographic Explorer

Phala Phala ConCourt Judgment: Legal Analysis

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:17:29 +0000

So what exactly are the legal consequences of this morning’s Constitutional Court judgment? The court ruled in favour of the EFF, finding that the National Assembly acted unlawfully when it voted in December 2022 to reject the Section 89 Independent Panel report into President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal.

Guest: Elton Hart, Legal Expert and attorney with the University of Johannesburg Law Clinic

FSCA withdraws the SA Army Foundation’s financial service licence

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:14:43 +0000

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has dealt a blow to the South African Army Foundation as it withdraws its financial services provider licence. We find out more on this with…

Guest: Gerhard Van Deventer - Divisional Executive for Enforcement at the FSCA

SALGA urges public to submit comments on revised draft White Paper on Local Government

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:47:55 +0000

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) calls on the public to actively participate in the process of redefining the next phase of local governance by submitting inputs into the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government.

GUEST: Sithole Mbanga, SALGA CEO

#GrowYourBusiness: The basics of business growth challenges

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:46:53 +0000

This afternoon we introduce a new weekly feature, and to kick it off we start with one the most important conversations in the business world; the basics of business growth challenges.

Guest: Arthur Mahlangu – Business Development Strategist and Owner of BizTweak

Top cops Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa released on R20 000 bail

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:35 +0000

Two SAPS major-generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa have been granted bail. The pair appeared alongside businessman Tariq Downes in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Guest: Kaizer Kganyago - NPA Spokesperson

#ImmigrationCrisis: Anti – immigrant sentiment survey outcomes by HSRC

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:44:40 +0000

The Human Sciences Research Council has released a survey looking into the growing anti-immigrant activism in South Africa which highlights that things are going from bad to worse.

Guest: Dr Steven Gordon, Chief Research Specialist in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council

Africa Month: Kenya and France co-host the Africa Forward Summit

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:09 +0000

More than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit with French President, Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya today. The Africa Forward Summit is the first France has organised in an English-speaking nation and follows a series of setbacks in West Africa, where some Francophone leaders have cut back on security and commercial links with their former colonial ruler.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

Political Analysis: Impeachment

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:42:03 +0000

Former ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary, Bheki Mtolo, has shared his views on the impeachment issue after Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling.

GUEST: Tara Roos, Political Analyst

Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala judgment: What it could mean for President Ramaphosa

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:11 +0000

The Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling on Phala Phala tomorrow. This comes after the EFF brought an application before the ConCourt against parliament's blocking of an impeachment inquiry by voting down a Section 89 panel report.

GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst

Serious irregularities uncovered in Minister Tolashe's chief of staff appointment

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:35:21 +0000

The Public Service Commission on Wednesday said its investigation into the appointment of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s former private secretary and acting chief of staff Leside Mabiletja violated multiple values and principles of the public administration. We find out more on the findings…

Guest: Hendrica Sithole - Investigator at the Public Service Commission

Impact of the SIU’s funding on operations

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:34:39 +0000

The SIU presented its budget and annual performance plan to the portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development which raised concerns that the current funding structure directly constrains the unit’s workforce and limits its ability to effectively carry out its mandate. We find out more on this with…

Guest: Selby Makgotho - SIU spokesperson

Court hears safe baby relinquish legal battle

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:33:47 +0000

Today marks Day 3 of proceedings in The High Court in the landmark case on safe child relinquishment. The court will decide whether South African law should recognise safe relinquishment, including baby savers as a legal alternative to abandonment. Let’s hear more on the case with…

Guest: Robyn Wolfson Vorster - Child protection activist and founder of For the Voiceless

Africa Month: DR Congo grappling with food insecurity

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:32:45 +0000

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with severe food insecurity, especially in its capital, Kinshasa, due to climate change, prolonged conflict, and a struggling economy.

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, Independent African Affairs Analyst

Fadiel Adams faces court over justice interference

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:32:04 +0000

GUEST: Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

Ex-financial adviser rallies more than 1,000 people to boost township economy

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:40 +0000

About 1200 Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries have used the money to invest in the Isinkwa Sethu campaign run by former financial advisor, Sibusiso Ntsele, in Evaton, South of Johannesburg.

GUEST: Sibusiso Ntsele, founder of Isinkwa Sethu Campaign in Evaton

Should Joburg residents worry about Hantavirus?

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:31:49 +0000

The ANC Greater Johannesburg region says it is worried about a potential health crisis after a man confirmed to have Hanta virus was flown to Sandton for treatment. The man, who is a British national, was from Ascension Island in the South Atlantic for treatment in Joburg while another Dutch tourist, who was on board the MV Hondius, was flown from the island of St Helena to the City of Ekurhuleni, where she was supposed to board a flight to the Netherlands. She later collapsed and died at the Kempton Park hospital.

GUEST: Amukelani Mashele, ANC Greater Johannesburg Acting Spokesperson

Universities South Africa responds to NSFAS being placed under administration

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:31:11 +0000

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has been placed under administration for the third time in 8 years,we speak to Universities South Africa about the impact of this on students…

Guest: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universities South Africa

Disaster management responses

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:19 +0000

Several parts of South Africa have been affected by flooding following heavy rains, raising concerns about damage to infrastructure and the safety of residents. Emergency services and local authorities have been deployed to the worst-hit areas, where reports indicate road closures, displaced families, and disruptions to essential services. The Disaster Management Centre is closely monitoring the situation across provinces and coordinating relief efforts, including rescue operations, temporary shelter, and the provision of basic necessities.

Guest: Dr Elias Sithole - National Disaster Management Centre head

B-BBEE legal sector code court challenge

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:29:31 +0000

Top law firms are fighting transformation in court, arguing Legal Sector Code harms B-BBEE. We find out more on what the case is about and what took place on day 2 of the hearing…

Guest: Mpumelelo "Bond" Nyoka - Attorney & Legal analyst

Recap of Day 2 of the NHI legal challenge

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:43 +0000

The Constitutional Court will continue hearing arguments against the contentious National Health Insurance Act. On the first day of proceedings yesterday, the Board of Healthcare Funders argued that Parliament failed to meet its constitutional obligation to facilitate meaningful public consultation. The Bill was passed by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in 2023We find out what transpired on day 2 of the sitting with…

Guest: Nosipho Radebe – SABC Reporter

Africa Month: Using photography to capture history and injustices in Kenya

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:04 +0000

Yesterday, award-winning Kenyan photojournalist, Boniface Mwangi, joined photographers, storytellers, and visual journalists at the launch of the Baraza Lens exhibition. As someone whose journey began behind the lens, Boniface knows the power of photography, not just to document history, but also to expose injustice, preserve history and shape how a country sees itself.

GUEST: Boniface Mwangi, Award-winning Kenyan photojournalist

Schools in certain areas of the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed today and tomorrow

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:20 +0000

The Western Cape Education Department has taken the decision to close some public schools in the Eden and Central Karoo District today and tomorrow.

GUEST: Kerry Mauchline, Spokesperson to David Maynier, Western Cape Ministry of Education

Thembisa residents protest unsafe goods in spaza shops

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:26:28 +0000

Thembisa residents, on Gauteng’s East Rand, took to the streets today, to protest against what they say is the sale of unsafe and non-compliant goods at local spaza shops.

GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News Reporter

Fuel spending drops 35% as South Africans respond to recent price hikes

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:42:07 +0000

According to new data from Discovery Insure, South Africans bought 35% less fuel in April compared to March.

GUEST: Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure

SA mayors rate themselves

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:41:05 +0000

A couple of days ago, during a President's Coordinating Council meeting, News 24 asked Metro mayors, Dada Morero of the City of Joburg, Cyril Xaba who leads eThekwini, Ekurhuleni's Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, Mangaung Metro’s Gregory Nthatisi and Babalwa Lobishe who is at the helm of Nelson Mandela Bay to rate themselves.

GUEST: Siyamtanda Capa, News 24 Journalist

#Champion

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:40:11 +0000

He recently graduated with a PhD at Stellenbosch University, making him the first black medical orthotist and prosthetist in South Africa to obtain a PhD. He joins us on the line…

Guest: Dr Luphiwo Mduzana – Recent graduate, and Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Walter Sisulu University

Who is the man appointed as the acting judge of the Con Court

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:39:15 +0000

Adv. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi has been appointed as an acting judge at the Constitutional Court, becoming the first black advocate to serve in this role. We take a look at the man for the job and the significance of this appointment with…

Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin – Legal Researcher at Judges Matter

Could South Africa face a diplomatic crisis with the rest of the continent

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:31 +0000

African nations whose citizens have become victims of the anti-foreigner protests that at some instance have turned violent have written to Pretoria raising concerns about the safety of their citizens. Nigeria is the latest to contact DIRCO with Mozambique and Kenya rumoured to be next.

Guest: Dr Tendai Mbanje - African Governance Expert at University of Pretoria (UP) Center for Human Rights

Day 1 of the NHI legal Challenge

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:37:18 +0000

The constitution court is hearing arguments against the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme brought forward by the Western Cape Provincial Government and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) in which they are challenging the drafting of the Act. We find out more from…

Guest: Nosipho Radebe – SABC Reporter

Africa Month: Developing Africa

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:36:36 +0000

The month of May is recognised as Africa month, a time when the continent of Africa commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity. Africa Month also seeks to increase the appreciation and demand for arts and culture goods and services, and to stimulate competitive markets for trade among African countries.

GUEST: Arnold Ekpe, Chairman: Business Council for Africa

Spaza shop associations call for transparency in R500 million support fund

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:35:42 +0000

The government has been urged to be transparent about the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, amid concern about the potential mismanagement of the project that was launched last year to empower South African-owned township and rural spaza shops.

GUEST: Bheki Twala, President: Township Economic Commission of South Africa

SAPS PKTT Calls on Fadiel Adams To Present Himself

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:35:01 +0000

The South African Police Service says its Political Killings Task Team is calling on National Coloured Congress leader, Fadiel Adams, to present himself at his nearest police station in connection with charges of fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

Global Talent in South African Universities: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education & Training Respond

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:59:22 +0000

GUEST: Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training

Mazwi Kubheka Found

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:57:56 +0000

GUEST: Nomhle Kubheka, Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka’s Sister

City of Cape Town considers to challenge court ruling

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:56:57 +0000

Guest: Neil Gopal – CEO of South African Association of Property Owners

COGTA KZN responds

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:56:07 +0000

Guest: Thulasizwe Buthelezi - KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC

Concerns raised over vehicle procurement for traditional leaders in KZN

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:55:10 +0000

Guest: Marlaine Nair - DA KZN spokesperson for COGTA portfolio committee

Supreme Court slams RAF claims rules as unlawful

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:54:18 +0000

Guest: Chris Smit - Partner at DSC Attorneys

Why Zimbabweans Migrated To South Africa

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:53:27 +0000

GUEST: Dr. Chipo Dendere, Assistant Professor of Africana studies at Wellesley College and African Politics Scholar

Understanding Hantavirus

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:52:05 +0000

Three people have died and another three are sick, following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship. The MV Hondius, currently off Cape Verde, has roughly 150 passengers on board. One of the infected is in intensive care in South Africa.

GUEST: Professor Tulio de Oliveira, Professor of Bioinformatics at Stellenbosch University’s School for Data Science and Computational Thinking and the founding director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation

100 Days of Madlanga Commission

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:33 +0000

GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Professor of Criminology at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Local Government Elections Date Announced

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:56 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on November 4, 2026.

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst and Researcher

Universities South Africa on global talent in South Africa’s universities

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:09 +0000

Universities South Africa put out a statement noting with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, calling for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics, particularly those not deemed to possess “scarce skills”.

GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO

#FreedomMonthWrap: Rethinking SA's electoral system in the age of coalitions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:19:06 +0000

As the country reflects on three decades of democratic rule, the question remains: should South Africa reform its electoral system to better suit an era of coalitions, or does the current model still offer the stability the nation needs?

Guest: Prof Steven Friedman - Political analyst and Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg

UPDATE: Edgar Lungu

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:18:07 +0000

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s burial remains unresolved nearly a year after his death, as a fierce legal and political battle between his family and the Zambian government over where and how he should be laid to rest continues.

Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

Bheki Cele Making A Political Comeback

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:17:15 +0000

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele, making a political comeback back. Questions about renewal within the African National Congress. Is this a strategic comeback to stabilise KZN, or a sign the party is recycling leadership amid deepening internal divisions?

GUEST: Professor Musa Xulu, Cultural Expert and Political Analyst

Jetour to begin Manufacturing in South Africa

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:16:13 +0000

The Motor Industry Staff Association, celebrates Jetour’s announcement that it will begin manufacturing vehicles in South Africa, by leveraging from Chery’s recent acquisition of Nissan’s Rosslyn assembly plant in Gauteng.

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Motor Industry Staff Association Spokesperson

South Africa’s Mining Sector Expanding

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:21 +0000

South Africa’s mining sector expanding due to high global demand for critical minerals, the benefits are not reaching local communities.

GUEST: Peter Major, Mining Analyst

March and March Protests: African Diaspora Global Network Reacts

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:14:21 +0000

Another march against undocumented foreigners, crime, and corruption took place in the Johannesburg CBD and Hillbrow today following a two day demonstration by March and March Movement in Gauteng.

GUEST: Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Global Network

ANC Northwest Divisions and in-fighting

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:48:55 +0000

As we continue building up to the Local Government Elections, it seems divisions and internal strife within the ANC in the North West have intensified over the past few months.

GUEST: Mogomotsi Mosheshe, ANC North West, Ward 7 Chairperson

MK Party Gearing Up For Local Government Elections

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:48:01 +0000

The MK party says it is gearing up for the upcoming local government elections and has announced party leaders to lead its election campaign in various provinces. In a letter sent to all MK party members, the party secretary, Sibonelo Nomvalo, said the individuals were appointed through consultative processes.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Reaction to Department of Social

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:47:05 +0000

Development on reposts on Minister Sisisi Tolashe

The Department of Social Development has pushed back against the reporting of Minister Sisisi Tolashe stating that the department is undergoing reforms. We are joined by a journalist to unpack the Department’s warning and what it means for media freedom, public trust, and the role of accountability in holding government officials accountable…

Guest: Abbey Makoe - Founder and editor-in-chief of Global South Media Network

Reaction to the state of Gauteng schools

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:41 +0000

To react to the Gauteng department of education state of schools and education crisis is…

Guest: Hendrick Makaneta - Education Activist

Gauteng state of school report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Gauteng education has released statistics that paint a dire picture on school infrastructure in the province. We find out more on the report and its impact on the quality of education in the province…

Guest: Lebogang Maile - Gauteng Education MEC

Legal analysis: Sentencing of Bellarmine Mugabe

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:04 +0000

The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been sentenced to a fine of R600,000 or two years in prison after violating firearms and immigration regulations whilst his cousin has been sentenced to an effective prison term. To understand better the sentencing we speak to…

Guest: Adv Modidima Mannya - Legal Expert

Action SA join March And March in Joburg

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:05 +0000

Today marked day two of March and March Movement’s demonstrations in Gauteng. Today the civic movement led a march to the Gauteng Legislature to submit a second memorandum of demands. Action SA is one of the political parties that joined the movement in today’s demonstrations in Joburg CBD.

GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA

Global community responds to the xenophobic and vigilante conduct of South Africa

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:12 +0000

In the past week, South Africa has seen a rise in attacks against foreign African nationals, this resulted in Ghana summoning South Africa’s High Commissioner and the United Nations Secretary-General condemning the violence. At a recent Freedom Day event, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded more cautiously, showing a gap between global concern and the government’s tone. This raises questions about how seriously the issue is being addressed at home.

Guest: Leeto Ntoba - Political Analyst at the University of the Free State

Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy: Lessons and Way Forward

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:32:34 +0000

Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi withdrew the country's Draft National AI Policy after it was found to contain 'various fictitious sources'. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert has cautioned that South Africa’s withdrawal of its draft AI policy should be seen less as a damaging blunder and more as a pivotal lesson in governance.

GUEST: Professor Rendani Mbuvha, AI expert and associate Professor at the Wits University School of Statistics and Actuarial Science

COSATU On ANC SACP Hostilities

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:31:22 +0000

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling for the toning down of hostilities between its alliance partners, the ANC and the SACP.

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

EC Health department sees a decline in teen and child births

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:39 +0000

The Eastern Cape department of health says it has noted a decline in teenage and child births in the province. The province has been for the longest time being in the top provinces struggling with this crisis, we find out more from the department…

Guest: Ntandokazi Capa - The Eastern Cape Department of Health MEC

DBE minister requests for investigation into foundation phase textbook procurement tender

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:26:13 +0000

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has asked the National Treasury to investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement of school textbooks that were awarded to Lighthouse Publishers. We find out more with…

Guest: Siviwe Gwarube - Minister of the Department of Basic Education

Addressing food insecurity crisis

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:18:04 +0000

South Africa’s fastest-growing food rescue NGO says hunger in the country is not a question of charity, but a failure of systems. As findings from the South African Human Rights Commission food inquiry are expected, the organisation warns that food

insecurity has reached record levels despite sufficient food being produced nationally. We discuss how this crisis can be addressed…

Guest: Ozzy Nel - CEO of SA Harvest

City of Joburg told to ‘stop taking loans’ and collect the money it’s owed

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:16:13 +0000

Two opposition parties in the City of Johannesburg have expressed concern about the metro’s reliance on loans to fund service delivery projects. According to the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the city has borrowed R5 billion from financial institutions in the past 12 months to fund infrastructure-related projects.

GUEST: Chris Rohlssen, Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the City of Johannesburg

March and March Movement Demonstrates In Pretoria

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:12 +0000

The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, is staging a demonstration in Pretoria, Gauteng, today. The organisation has blamed the government for allegedly not doing enough to deal with undocumented foreign nationals in the country.

GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter

Border Management Authority to redevelop six key points of entry

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:39 +0000

The Border Management Authority has announced a huge project that will change border management in South Africa. There will be a strategic redevelopment of six key points of entry.

GUEST: Dr. Michael Masiapato, Border Management Authority Commissioner

#Tech: Empowering teachers with a free AI whatsapp bot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:26:49 +0000

With the evolution of technology, and the take-over of AI in all spaces including education, a tech NPO is taking teachers along the journey. The AI + Me pathway forms part of Digify Africa’s broader vision to build Kitso as a WhatsApp-based learning, development, and support platform for teachers across South Africa.

Guest: Polly Sekwala - ILizwe Lam Project Manager at Digify Africa

IFP celebrates Freedom Day in Gauteng

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:26:07 +0000

The Inkatha Freedom Party, led by its President, Velenkosini Hlabisa, together with members of the Party’s National Executive Committee, commemorated Freedom Day at the Banquet Hall in Westonaria, Gauteng, today.

GUEST: Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, IFP Deputy President

Freedom on the Map: Geographical Names and Democratic Transformation in South Africa

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:16 +0000

The Gauteng Geographical Names Committee believes Freedom Month should be more than about a reflection on the country’s transition to democracy and political milestones, but also include a reflection on the spaces we inhabit and the names that define them.

GUEST: Lorraine Shabangu, Advocacy Subcommittee Chairperson, Gauteng Geographical Names Committee

Listener engagement

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:24:26 +0000

The City of Cape Town has allocated a record-breaking R6.8 billion to its Safety and Security Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year, representing its largest-ever investment in crime prevention and public safety.

Guest: JP Smith - Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Safety and Security in the City of Cape Town

Topic: #OpinionPiece: Are South Africans right to question the ‘freedoms’ in Freedom Day?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:23:15 +0000

Guest: Dr Tendai Mbanje - African Governance Expert at University of Pretoria (UP) Center for Human Rights

Mazwi Kubheka has been missing for 25 days

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:22:14 +0000

A missing person’s case was opened on the 05th of April after 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka went missing on the second of April 2026 in Marimba Gardens, Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni.

GUEST: Nomhle Kubheka, Mazwi Kubheka’s Sister

Forum for South Africa: Freedom Day Must Reflect Reality, Not Empty Celebration

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:34 +0000

Civil Society Organisation, Forum for South Africa, marks this Freedom Day with deep reflection and growing concern over the widening gap between the promise of 1994 and the lived reality of millions of South Africans today.

GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa

Reaction to the President’s address

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:52:49 +0000

This afternoon President Cyril Ramaphosa held a media briefing in which he announced the placement of National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, and the appointment of new acting National Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Puleng Dimpane. To help us make sense of this decision is…

Guest: Prof Sethulego Matebesi - Political Analyst with University of the Free State

Addressing the literacy crisis is more urgent now than ever

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:57 +0000

Marked globally on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day promotes reading, publishing and intellectual property awareness, as stakeholders reflect on literacy challenges and progress. In South Africa, where a persistent literacy crisis affects learning outcomes, we speak this afternoon with a reading project leader on why the day matters, how initiatives are tackling the problem, and what more must be done…

Guest: Dr Zelda Barends from the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University and the Programme lead of the “I CAN READ” project at the university

E-Coli findings in South African schools drinking water

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:10 +0000

WaterCAN’s Schools Water Testing Project revealed alarming findings, with nearly a third of participating schools recording high levels of E-coli in their drinking water.

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:49:27 +0000

Last night, the Zambian government took possession of the body of former president, Edgar Lungu, after what the government described as the family’s inability to continue with their appeal case. This morning, there were reports that the Lungu family has secured an urgent interdict to have his body returned to the Two Mountains mortuary. Let’s make sense of all of this…

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

DA opens case against Social Development Minister

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:48:42 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has opened a corruption case against Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe on Thursday over a donation of vehicles to the African National Congress Women’s League that she allegedly redirected to her children. Action SA has also opened a case on the same matter, so why did you see the need to open a case as well…

Guest: Jan De Villiers - Democratic Alliance National Spokesperson

How Marketing Budgets Are Moving Toward Creator-Led Authenticity in 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:22:38 +0000

The South African marketing landscape is witnessing a significant recalibration of digital budgets. The sector is noticing a shift back toward creator-led content, we look at what informs this shift with…

Guest: Mongezi Mtati - Digital Marketing Strategist and Founder of The Lead Creative Podcast

Freedom of Expression vs Limits

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:56 +0000

Over the weekend a video emerged of a Louis Seeco, a golfer at Houghton Golf Club who shared that he was banned by the club for draping a Palestinian flag on his vehicle. The incident has sparked debate around the balance between the right to freedom of expression and the extent to which private institutions can impose limitations on that right.

Guest: Nicole Fritz - Human rights lawyer, policy advocate, and civil society leader at Campaign for Free Expression.

CONCOURT RULES THAT SAHRC DIRECTIVES ARE NOT BINDING

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:01 +0000

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the directives by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) are not binding. The court confirmed that unlike the Public Protector, the commission must approach courts to give legal effect to its findings.

Guest: Henk Boshoff - Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)

#WorldEarthDay

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:05 +0000

South Africa is facing mounting environmental and economic strain, with rising fuel costs, a worsening water crisis, devastating wildfire, placing pressure on communities across the country. These overlapping crises are hitting marginalised groups the hardest with limited resources to address all, one organisation has intervention plans, they join us this afternoon to observe World Earth Day

Guest: Imraan Samuel’s - Permaculture Facilitator, Designer, and lead Urban Greening Project Manager at GreenPop

France and South Africa in talks over loan for Metro Trading Services

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:18:11 +0000

France is on the verge of extending a close to R2 Billion loan to South African metros to overhaul service delivery in water, waste management and the energy transition. This is according to French ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon.

GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine - Economist from Econometrix

Outcomes of Eskom briefing into operational performance and winter outlook

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:17:11 +0000

Power utility Eskom today held a media briefing into its operational performance and to outline its winter 2026 outlook. We find out more on…

Guest: Bheki Nxumalo - Eskom’s Group Executive for Generation

Madlanga Commission Impact On 2026 Local Government Elections

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:18 +0000

The Madlanga commission has uncovered widespread corruption, tender rigging and financial irregularities in the City of Tshwane, particularly within the metro police department. ANC’s Fikile Mbalula told reporters earlier this week that the DA is to blame for the situation the City of Tshwane finds itself in. DA’s Cilliers Brink responded to Mbalula’s claims, blaming the ANC for the corruption and tender fraud in the metro.

GUEST: Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University

GIWUSA rejects Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:15:25 +0000

The department of human settlements has opened the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill for public commentary. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) rejected the proposed PIE Amendment Bill, coining it an “all-out attack on the working class”.

GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, General Industries Workers Union of South Africa President

Emmarantia shooting update with SABC REPORTER

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:32:02 +0000

Tensions Flare in Durban CBD

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:31:48 +0000

Tensions flared in Durban CBD yesterday after a confrontation between a group of locals and foreign nationals, resulting in property damage and several injuries. You may have seen videos doing rounds on social media. Well, the March and March movement and other stakeholders were back in Durban CBD this afternoon.

GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March and March Leader

IFP defers national and provincial conferences to prioritise 2026 local elections

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:53 +0000

IFP’s National Council announced yesterday that the party has officially moved its national and provincial conferences to early next year, citing a strategic need to focus on the upcoming local government polls. The current party leadership's term of office technically lapsed in August 2024.

GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu - Political Analyst based at the University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal

Confidential medical records to be disclosed in Tiger Brands listeriosis case

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:16:54 +0000

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the release of confidential medical records to support a class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands, following a deadly listeriosis outbreak linked to its facility in 2017 that claimed the lives of 218 lives, including babies. To tell us more about the latest development…

Guest: Amy Tuchten - Associate designate at Richard Spoor Inc Attorneys

Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:13:14 +0000

Twenty-four civil society organisations have joined forces to demand urgent, coordinated action on a disease that is now the country’s leading cause of natural death, and to hold themselves accountable, too. To tell us more on this concerted effort is…

Guest: Nzama Mbalati - CEO of the Healthy Living Alliance

UCT commemorates fifth anniversary of Jagger fire

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:45 +0000

The University of Cape Town will commemorate the fifth anniversary of a devastating fire that impacted the Jagger Libraries and several other campus buildings on 18 April 2021.

GUEST: Nikki Crowster, UCT Libraries' Director: Info Systems & Resources

Masemola Appears Before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court: Ian Cameron reacts

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:34 +0000

Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ian Cameron, believes Masemola should be suspended and an Acting National Police Commissioner appointed urgently…

GUEST: Ian Cameron - Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson

The State of the World’s Human Rights: April 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:58:47 +0000

Amnesty International has released its annual report titled The State of the World’s Human Rights. The report assesses national, regional and global developments across a wide range of human rights themes. We speak to Amnesty International South Africa on:

Guest: Genevieve Quintal - Amnesty International South Africa Media and Communications officer

Gardee family files case over police interference in daughter’s case

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:57:43 +0000

The Gardee family has opened a case of defeating the ends of justice against the police officers accused of interfering with their daughter’s murder case. This follows suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Daphney Manamela briefing on Sunday who made these allegations…

GUEST: Collen Sedibe - The Gardee family spokesperson

Masemola Appears Before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:52:28 +0000

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today. The state has requested the court to postpone so that Masemola appear alongside Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala on 13 May 2026. The National Police Commissioner spoke to reporters in court after his brief appearance. This is what he had to say…

GUEST: Dr. Chris de Kock, Independent Crime Expert and Former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre

ANC Local Government Action Plan

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:33 +0000

Earlier today, the ANC National Officials led by the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, convened a media briefing at Luthuli House to report on the ANC Local Government Action Plan following the Councillor Roll Call held in October last year.

ANC 1ST Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane said this about the SACP contesting elections…

Let’s get an analysis on the ANC’s plan looking at some of the categories they covered in their local government action plan with…

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Women’s Legal Centre Welcomes Judicial Service Commission’s decision on Eastern Cape Judge President

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:34:43 +0000

The Women’s Legal Centre has welcomed the Judicial Service Commission’s decision finding Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, guilty of gross misconduct. The Women’s Legal Centre represents complainant, Andiswa Mengo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by

GUEST: Chriscy Blouws, Social justice, Gender activist and human rights lawyer

Suspended EMPD chief, Ekurhuleni city manager in court on fraud and corruption charges: Action SA Reacts

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:53 +0000

Suspended EMPD Acting Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates Court today, following a dramatic weekend of arrests. Let’s get a reaction from…

GUEST: Tumelo Tshabalala, Action SA Ekurhuleni Media Liaison Officer

Reaction to suspended a Mpumalanga Commissioner Manamela claims

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:10 +0000

On Sunday, suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Daphney Manamela held a press briefing in which she launched a scathing attack on the country’s top law enforcement leadership. She

alleged political interference in policing operations, including in investigations into killings linked to political figures.

Given her suspension and position within the system, how should we assess the credibility and implications of her claims?

Guest: Tebogo Khaas - Chairperson of Public Interest S

Amended Consumer Protection Act to protect consumers from spam calls

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:32:33 +0000

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks has gazetted the amendments to the Consumer Protection Act. The new regulations formally introduce the opt-out registry while creating a structured mechanism for consumers to block unwanted direct marketing. To tell us more is departmental spokesperson…

Guest: Kaamil Alli - Ministerial Spokesperson, Trade, Industry and Competition

Opinion Piece - Pope Leo XIV In Africa: A Mission of Hope, Peace, and Social Justice

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:31:35 +0000

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on an eleven-day apostolic journey to four African nations: Algeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Angola. This visit, rich in symbolism and pastoral intent, carries profound significance for both the Catholic Church and the African continent. Our guest penned an Op:Ed in the IOL, he joins us to reflect more on the pontiff’s African tour…

Guest: Fr Nhlanhla T. Mchunu is the Associate Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Cat Matlala case postponed

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:46 +0000

The high-profile case involving alleged crime boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has been postponed to 13 May. Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has ordered that alleged criminal mastermind remain in custody at the Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News Reporter

Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Makes Explosive Allegations

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:11 +0000

Yesterday felt like that Sunday KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had his media briefing. Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela, had her own explosive media briefing where she made allegations of corruption and maladministration in the province with former Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, implicated. Let’s get reaction on this from…

GUEST: Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union Spokesperson

PROMISES AND PERIL: The South African Crisis

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:14:41 +0000

Dr. Imran Buccus, who’s been on this show as a political analyst wrote a book that is part memoir but mainly political analysis, weaving together personal experience with a critical account of the country’s ongoing crisis drawing on influences from luminaries in South Africa and global thinkers such as Frantz Fanon, Ali Shariati and others. Dr. Buccus joins me on the line to share more about his book…

GUEST: Dr. Imran Buccus, Political Analyst and Author

African Christian Democratic Party’s Deputy President, Wayne Thring, also reacted to EFF Leader, Julius Malema’s sentencing

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:06:46 +0000

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: Political Analysis

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:06:06 +0000

Politically, what does all of this mean for Julius Malema and the EFF? To get a sense of what the future may look like, I am joined on the line by…

Guest: Asanda Ngoasheng, Political Analyst

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: Legal Expert

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:05:13 +0000

We continue with today’s big story. EFF leader, Julius Malema, sentenced to an effective prison term of 5 years by Magistrate Twanet Olivier in the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court earlier today. Let’s break down the sentencing process as well as look at the appeal process that Malema’s team had in place with…

Guest: Ulrich Roux, Legal Expert, Founder and Managing Director of Ulrich Roux & Associates

Slovo Park: a decade of winning in court, losing on the ground

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:04:21 +0000

The community of Slovo Park on Wednesday commemorated ten years since the The Melani judgment that was handed down a decade ago on 5 April. The high court landmark judgement ruled in their favour against the City of Johannesburg’s plan to evict and relocate them. We reflect back on the past years and the state of service delivery in Slovo Park…

Guest: Lerato Marole - Chairperson of the Slovo Park Community Development Forum

Home Affairs clarifies the issue of ZEP holders

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:03:38 +0000

The Department of Home Affairs has clarified misinformation that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders can apply for permanent residency in South Africa. The confusion comes after a home affairs official made the confusing statement in an interview. We have the department to clarify and revisit the merits of the ZEP…

Guest: Thulani Mavuso - Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs and Deputy Director-General for Operations

A look into the assassination of professionals in recent years

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:03:19 +0000

The recent assassination of Emfuleni municipality finance official Martha Rantsofu’s follows a string of attacks on professionals whose work placed them at the centre of high-stakes legal, financial or political disputes. We take a look at this worrying pattern of killings…

Guest: Ambassador Andy Mashaile - Security Strategist and retired Interpol

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: NPA Reacts

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:38 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority was arguing for a 15-year prison term to be handed down to EFF leader, Julius Malema. Let’s get reaction from…

GUEST: Luxolo Tyali, National Prosecuting Authority Eastern Cape Spokesperson

Roelf Meyer Appointed US ambassador: Analysis

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:31:24 +0000

There’s obviously been a lot of reaction to the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US. Let’s get an analysis on this appointment and gauge how likely this will mend relations between South Africa and the US. Joining me on the line now is…

Guest: Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg

Roelf Meyer Appointed US ambassador

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:57 +0000

The Presidency has confirmed that Roelf Meyer is South Africa’s new ambassador to the US. Meyer is a seasoned negotiator who was part of the talks to end apartheid. Let’s get an understanding of who Roelf Meyer is. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Bantu Holomisa, President of the United Democratic Movement and Deputy Minister of Defence & Military Veterans

Second Cabinet minister implicated in Chinese SUV scandal

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:54 +0000

Last week, we touched on a story about the Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, of having accepted luxury Chinese SUVs allegedly intended as donations for the ANC Women’s League. Today, the Daily Maverick revealed that the Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, now stands accused of the same thing. Let’s get reaction from…

GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO

New proposed dam access rules could criminalise public

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0000

Proposed changes to how state-owned dams are managed have sparked fierce pushback from small business owners, property investors, opposition politicians, and waterfront communities, who warn that the regulations could unravel livelihoods built around free public access to water. We get an understanding of the proposed changes with the department…

Guest: Anet Muir – Chief Director for Water Use Compliance, Regulation Compliance and Enforcement at the Department of Water and Sanitation

Nafaqah recognised in SA law: A landmark ruling for Muslim women

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:28:05 +0000

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the Islamic legal obligation of nafaqah can serve as the foundation for a civil claim for financial reimbursement between divorced Muslim spouses. This ruling has set a groundbreaking precedent for South African family law and Muslims around the country. We find out more about this ruling and why it matters?

Guest: Dr Fatima Essop – Family Law Mediator and Founding member of the Muslim Family Law Hub

Rising malpractice claims threaten healthcare access, state resources in SA

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:26:49 +0000

In recent years, the number of claims for damages against the state for harm caused by medical malpractice has grown. The values of these claims have also increased significantly, placing financial strain on South Africa’s public healthcare system and raising concerns about whether the state will be able to provide accessible healthcare to those who depend on it. Our guest takes us through the main challenges faced by the public sector and how dire the situation is

Guest: Dr Robyn Conradie - Legal Practitioner at DSC Attorneys

SABC News Reporter on the Ground for Malema Pre-sentencing Proceedings at the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:25:35 +0000

Let’s get a sense of what the mood was like before, during and after the pre-sentencing proceedings with…

GUEST: Lubabalo Dada, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

BOSA merges with PPM ahead of local government elections

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:25:41 +0000

Build One South Africa (BOSA) has announced a formal merger with the People's Prosperity Movement (PPM) to contest the upcoming local government elections. The parties said their merger will go a long way in consolidating what they call "reform-minded political forces" ahead of the local polls later this year. The merger between the two parties follows a similar plan involving BOSA, Rise Mzansi and the Good Party to collaborate under one banner for the elections, but that plan has been postponed until after the elections. We find out more from…

Guest: Nobuntu Hlazo - Webster - BOSA Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa

PP dismisses ethics complaint against Ramaphosa over conduct during 2025 Trump meeting

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:23:40 +0000

The Public Protector has dismissed an ethics complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa over his conduct during 2025’s Oval Office meeting with United States (US) President Donald Trump. The MK Party’s Mzwanele Manyi had complained that Ramaphosa had violated the Executive Ethics Code for failing to counter remarks by Minister John Steenhuisen about the MK Party and the EFF in relation to the GNU. We get a reaction from Manyi himself…

Guest: Mzwanele Manyi - uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP

Elon Musk response to Clayson Monyela’s post on X

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:22:56 +0000

This past weekend we saw a social media exchange between a high-profile global entrepreneur (Elon Musk) and a South African diplomat (DIRCO’s Clayson Monyela) spark renewed debate about how policies like BBBEE are perceived beyond our borders. What may seem like a brief online interaction actually raises deeper questions about who controls the narrative in a digital age. To help us unpack this, we’re joined by a

communications strategist to unpack Musk’s response in the backdrop of the controversial policy conversation…

Guest: Tshepo Matseba - Brand Reputation Specialist

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies releases a draft national policy on artificial intelligence for public comment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:22:04 +0000

South Africa is taking a significant step into the future of technology governance, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies releases a draft national policy on artificial intelligence for public comment. The document proposes the establishment of new oversight mechanisms, including an AI Ethics Board, and outlines regulatory frameworks aimed at ensuring the responsible and ethical use of AI.

Guest: Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng - Academic and AI expert

South African Human Rights Commission calls for submissions to its Investigative Inquiry into Water Crisis in Gauteng Province

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:21:05 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Office is initiating an investigative inquiry into the Water Crisis in the Gauteng Province. Let’s get more details on this from…

GUEST: Khululiwe Bhengu, Acting Provincial Manager for the Gauteng Office of the South African Human Rights Commission

Catholic bishops slam Trump over AI Jesus image post

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:19:43 +0000

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has condemned an AI-generated image posted by US President Donald Trump depicting himself as Jesus Christ. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Father Hugh O’Connor, Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference

Cape Flats SANDF Deployment Criticised

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:18:14 +0000

The deployment of the South African National Defence Force to gang hotspots on the Cape Flats is facing a lot of criticism, with residents saying the operation has failed to curb violence. Just today, three people were killed in Gugulethu, so residents may have a point.

GUEST: Dr. Lennit Max, Policing Expert and Former Western Cape Police Commissioner

Unions have no time to lose in seeking AI guarantee

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0000

The same productivity gains and protections for displaced workers. The voting patterns emerging since 2016 reflect democratic maturation rather than decline. The constitution contains provisions for governance models that do not depend on dominant party rule. In many ways, the early government of national unity anticipated a future in which a once- dominant party technologies promising productivity gains and smarter services are quietly rewriting the rules of work. By 2030, AI will not be a distant policy debate; it will be a force that displaces, reshapes and concentrates economic power.

Some may call this alarmist, but academics and industry experts warn of a looming jobs crisis of unprecedented scale. The fundamental question is: are unions ready to respond?

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi - Majola

Lily Mine picket

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:40:58 +0000

Action SA members and former employees of Lily Mine this morning picketed at the site of the Lily Mine, reigniting public attention on the long-standing tragedy and calls for accountability. The demonstration highlights renewed pressure on authorities and mining stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues, including justice for the affected families and the recovery of those still unaccounted for, ten years later. We’re joined now by Action SA to discuss the purpose of today’s action and what outcomes they hope to see from this renewed push…

Guest: Harry Mazibuko - ActionSA Mpumalanga Constituency Officer

Outcomes of the DA Federal Congress

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:40:22 +0000

The DA’s federal congress concluded its meeting yesterday with the election of Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader. We take a look at what was discussed and the new leaders four point plan…

Guest: Prof Andre Duvenage - Political Analyst

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:39:17 +0000

The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a former MK Party MP, resumes in the Durban High Court. Zuma-Sambudla faces

charges under the Terrorism Act. She is accused of inciting violence during the 2021 July unrest. The court heard that during that period, she posted on Twitter using the hashtag #FreeJacobZuma. We cross over to SABC NEWS REPORTER…

Guest: Dries Libenberg - SABC REPORTER

US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police Cadets

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:38:05 +0000

The Good Party released a statement today on the issue of the US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police cadets. According to the party, the training should not just be seen as a “fitness” exercise but rather as something that raises serious legal and constitutional concerns. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jonathan Cupido, GOOD Party Councillor in the City of Cape Town

Peak to Purpose: From Kilimanjaro to Kakuma

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:37:05 +0000

Recently, a group of eight climbers from South Africa, Kenya, and Dubai summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the “Peak to Purpose: From Kilimanjaro to Kakuma” campaign, a symbolic and physical journey to raise awareness and funding for a co-working and enterprise hub in Kakuma Refugee Camp. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zahirah Marty, Managing Director at Think Liquorice

NPA To Prosecute Over Life Esidimeni: Family Reaction

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:35:59 +0000

Earlier on, we spoke to NPA spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, about the National Prosecuting Authority deciding to pursue criminal charges against individuals linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Let’s get reaction from…

GUEST: Christine Nxumalo, Life Esidimeni Spokesperson

NPA To Prosecute Over Life Esidimeni

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority has decided to pursue criminal charges against individuals linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For African-Centred History Lessons

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:50:16 +0000

Yesterday we spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa about the gazetted draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled. Let’s get a view on the history being taught vs what could be taught in future…

Guest: Emilia Potenza, Educator, Curator, Author and Historian focusing on South African History

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For African-Centred History Lessons

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:47:22 +0000

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has gazetted a draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled, making way for a more African-centred approach to learning. Let’s get a view on this from…

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa

South Africa’s first consignment of lenacapavir delivered

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:21:09 +0000

South Africa’s first consignment of the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection, lenacapavir, LEN for short, arrived last week at OR Tambo Airport via two shipments. Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa joins me on the line now to share more details about this consignment, payment for it, post-importation testing and other factors…

GUEST: Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

Easter in South Africa

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:20:27 +0000

Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission wrote an opinion piece on Easter in South Africa. Dr. Raj Govender joins me on the line to share what he wrote about…

GUEST: Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission

Incarceration Nations Network Launches World’s First Consulting Agency of Formerly Incarcerated Leaders from Around the World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0000

The Incarceration Nations Network is set to launch what is being described as the world’s first consulting agency led by formerly incarcerated leaders from across the globe. The initiative will be unveiled in partnership with the United Nations during the Global Convening on Justice Innovation taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together policymakers, donors, NGOs, and academics from various countries. The gathering is expected to focus on justice reform and lived-experience leadership in shaping more inclusive and effective criminal justice systems worldwide.

Guest: Dr. Baz Dreisinger, Ph.D - Founder & Executive Director, Incarceration Nations Network

SARS announce collection tall for 2025 financial year

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:57:54 +0000

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’s Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has today announced the revenue service’s final collection tally for the 2025 financial year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News Reporter

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:43:27 +0000

Members of the South African National Defence Force have begun deploying across parts of the Western Cape from today, as part of a wider national effort to combat crime. More than 2,200 soldiers have been deployed to patrol crime-ridden areas in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West. The deployment forms part of Operation Prosper and is set to continue until March 2027

We now speak to Ian Cameron, the National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, who is on site in the Cape Flats where these operations are underway, to bring us the latest update on how they are progressing...

GUEST: Ian Cameron, the National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

Mpumalanga Easter Traffic Movements

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:42:01 +0000

Traffic movements in Mpumalanga are being closely monitored as high volumes are expected on provincial roads, with holidaymakers and churchgoers travelling to various destinations. SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Jele has been keeping an eye on the traffic movement and she now joins me on the line…

GUEST: Nonhlanhla Jele, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects the broader recovery and resilience of South Africa’s tourism sector

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:03:37 +0000

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects the broader recovery and resilience of South Africa’s tourism sector, with strong domestic travel, growing international arrivals, and tourism continuing to play a critical role in driving economic activity and job creation.

Guest: MEC Rev Musa Zondi

Minister Gwarube publishes draft BELA regulations on the management of learner pregnancy for public comment

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:39:45 +0000

The Department of Basic Education has introduced a draft BELA learner pregnancy regulations in South Africa to protect the constitutional right to education, ensuring pregnant learners can stay in school during pregnancy and return after childbirth. The regulations, announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, aim to prevent discrimination by requiring schools to provide supportive environments and access to health and psychosocial services in partnership with government departments. Joining us on the line to tell us more on this is…

Guest: Lukhanyo Vangqa - Department of Basic Education Media Liaison Officer

Green Drop Report

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:38:42 +0000

South Africa’s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That’s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country’s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is…

Guest: Dr Ferial Adams - Water Specialist and Executive Director of Water CAN (a citizen’s water monitoring and activism agency

Human Rights Watch: Hardships Caused By Conflict In Gulf Countries Leave Migrants in Limbo

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:34 +0000

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

SANTACO warns commuters may feel impact of fuel price increase

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:24:13 +0000

Like you and I, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) noted the recent fuel price adjustments that come into effect at midnight. The taxi industry, which transports millions of South Africans daily, are now warning that commuters may soon feel the impact. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National Public Relations Officer

IEC unveils 2026 LGE logo

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:36:16 +0000

Earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission officially unveiled the identity and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Moagisi Letlhaku, General Manager for Civic and Voter Education, Research and Knowledge Management at the Independent Electoral Commission

Thebe Ikalafeng: Chancellorship of Sol Plaatjie University

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:05:16 +0000

We hear from Thebe Ikalafeng after his recent appointment as the new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University. Ikalafeng is the founder and chairman of Brand Leadership Group, a global African brand strategist, who is widely recognised as one of the continent’s most influential thinkers.

GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University

2025 Controversial AFCON final: Did the referee apply the rules correctly and why punish Senegal for it?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:46:54 +0000

About two weeks ago, CAF controversially awarded the 2025 AFCON title to host nation Morocco, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the January 18 final. The decision was linked to Senegal’s walkout protest during the final, and CAF’s Appeals Board found this conduct violated Article 82 and Article 84 of AFCON regulations. But why was this decision taken two months later and who should be rightfully punished post Jan’s chaotic final?

GUEST: Patrick Rode, FIFA Licensed Football Agent: Tech, Sports & Media Lawyer

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:45:57 +0000

A large-scale security deployment will begin on the Cape Flats this week with the SANDF joining forces with the SAPS in an intensified crime prevention operations following a joint parade in Belhar today. Let’s get reaction on this from…

GUEST: Fransina Lukas, Provincial Community Police Forum Board Chairperson

SAPS and SANDF join forces to fight crime on the Cape Flats

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:45:11 +0000

Operation Prosper will officially begin on the Cape Flats tomorrow. The operation will target gang violence, extortion, taxi related conflict and the proliferation of illegal firearms. We understand that it will also be an intelligence driven approach aimed at dismantling organised crime networks. To give us more details on how this will work is……

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

Dept of Higher Education and Google sign MoU that seeks to enhance digital skills & AI in higher education

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:41:01 +0000

The department of higher of education and training has announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI and digital skills development between them and Google South Africa. The MoU seeks to enhance digital skills, incorporate AI in higher education and promote workforce development in SA. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director

Chaos ensues during protest against Coronation of “IGBO King”

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:24:58 +0000

Chaos ensued in KuGompo City in the Eastern Cape earlier as protesters torched vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the installation of a Nigerian king in the province. SABC News Reporter, Hlumisa Qabaka, closely followed proceedings in the area and now joins me on the line…

GUEST: Prince Langalibalele Mthunzi Ngonyama: former Spokesperson of Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo

SAUS calls for NSFAS reform after AG report

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:06:57 +0000

The South African Union of Students, SAUS, has called for urgent reform at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme after shocking findings by the Auditor-General. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr. Thato Masekoa, SAUS Spokesperson

OR Tambo Drug Bust

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:45 +0000

This past weekend, Gauteng police made a drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport, arresting five South African drug mules allegedly carrying drugs worth more than R5 million. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, SAPS Spokesperson

Eastern Cape protest over ‘Nigerian King’ turns violent

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:10 +0000

Earlier today, traffic was brought to a standstill in KuGompo City as protests broke out over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian traditional leader in the area. Those who were part of the march argue that there is no constitutional basis for a foreign national to crown themselves as a king in the Eastern Cape. SABC News reporter, Sdima Mfeku joins us now to give us the latest……

GUEST: Sdima Mfeku, SABC News reporter

More than 40 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States of America on Saturday, as part of opposing President Donald Trump’s chaotic second administration

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:19:33 +0000

More than 40 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States of America on Saturday, as part of opposing President Donald Trump’s chaotic second administration, the mass deportation campaign, the rising cost of living and the Iran war. But can these protests change the country’s political landscape and should Trump3 be worried about

GUEST: Prof John Keiger, former Research Director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge

Fireside Chat with Dr Pepe Marais

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:18:20 +0000

Today we are joined by the founding partner and group chief creative officer of brand and communications group Joe Public, Dr Pepe Marais. If you are someone wanting to succeed in marketing, you can’t miss this one as one of South Africa’s advertising creative icons will help you understand how to build resilience, fostering a growth mind-set, and embracing change to overcome challenges.

GUEST: Dr Pepe Marais, Co-founder & Group CEO @Joe Public

Civil Society Concerned At President’s Delay in appointing ConCourt Judges

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:18:09 +0000

Civil society organisations including Judges Matter, Freedom under law, Section 27 and others express deep concern at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delay in appointing judges to the Constitutional Court. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and advocacy Officer

ANC Eastern Cape Elective Conference

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:17:16 +0000

Yesterday, we spoke to ANC Eastern Cape member, Lwazi Rotya, about the High Court in KuGompo City’s decision to interdict the party’s provincial elective conference. Lwazi is part of a group of ANC members who wanted this conference to be interdicted. Earlier reports coming out of the Eastern Cape were that the Elective Conference will in fact continue today and this lead to members who had applied for the interdict to go back to court to have the party found in contempt of court. Let’s get an understanding on what is really happening in the Eastern Cape with…

GUEST: Sidima Mfeku, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

What’s the true state of affairs in relation to fuel supply in South Africa?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:30:55 +0000

As rumours of fuel shortages continue to swirl. Government officials and industry bodies have assured South Africans that fuel supply remains stable, dismissing widespread social media rumours of shortages as fake news.

GUEST: Reggie Sibiya, Chief Executive Officer @Fuel Retailers Association

What the next five years of grid evolution mean for corporate South Africa

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:29:45 +0000

Ian Burger from SOLA Group explains why coal decommissioning, transmission bottlenecks and municipal fragility mean companies must prioritise renewables, battery storage and behind-the-meter resilience now to secure long term stability.

GUEST: Ian Burger, from SOLA Group

Council has approved the implementation of a district-wide Debt Write-Off and Settlement Incentive Programme, running from 25 February to 31 December 2026.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:33 +0000

GUEST: Councillor Unathi Hlathuka, Finance Portfolio Head of Joe Gqabi District Municipality

Kholeka Gcaleka relaunches UKZN’s research centre to strengthen capacity and the effectiveness of African ombudsman institutions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:29:41 +0000

Kholeka Gcaleka in her capacity as the Chair of the African Ombudsman Research Centre has relaunched the research centre located in the University of KwaZulu-Natal, to strengthen the capacity and the effectiveness of African ombudsman institutions and continental governance across Africa, to advance the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in particular SDG 16 focusing on peace, justice and strong institutions, and to support the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. She joins us now to outline the objectives of the centre……

GUEST: Adv Kholeka Gcaleka, Public Protector

ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Conference Court Case

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:57 +0000

Yesterday I touched on a case brought by some ANC members in the Eastern Cape to try stop the provincial conference of the party. Proceedings were still on in the East London High Court when we tried to talk to the ANC members yesterday. Let’s get an update on this matter with…

GUEST: Lwazi Rotya, ANC member in the Eastern Cape

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has criticised the Trump administration for normalising the erasure of Black History.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:12 +0000

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has criticised the Trump administration for normalising the erasure of Black History. Mahama highlighted the removal of Black history courses from schools and the increasing bans on books about slavery and racism. However, the White House defended Trump, claiming he has delivered historic support for Black Americans and enjoys their support. To react to this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Cultural analyst

SA’s 6th Investment Conference

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:20:16 +0000

We look at the upcoming South African Investment Conference, which will take place next week Tuesday at the Sandton Convention Centre. This as South Africa is showing encouraging signs of economic recovery, with four consecutive quarters of growth recorded leading into early 2026. To date, over R600 billion in investment commitments have been secured. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa

Auditor General calls on government to double efforts to improve audit outcomes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:19:28 +0000

Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has called on the government to double its efforts to improve its audit outcomes. This after her office’s audits indicate minimal progress towards improved audit results. Worryingly, only 151 out of 417 auditees achieved unqualified audit outcomes with no other matters. The AG joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Tsakani Maluleke, Auditor General of South Africa

SARB holds rate steady at 6.75%

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:18:31 +0000

GUEST: S’fiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

Young People and Substance Abuse

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:16:21 +0000

About a month ago, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development. Joining me on the line now to talk about young people and substance abuse is…

GUEST: Siza Magangoe, Deputy Director-General for Welfare Services at the National Department of Social Development

Historic Botha Sigcau Building engulfed in flames

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:33:07 +0000

The historical Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, was engulfed in fire yesterday. Earlier today there were reports of some parts of the building still in flames. This historic building accommodates more than eleven government departments. Let’s get a sense of the damage done here with…

GUEST: Mlu Ncapayi, NEHAWU Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary

Twelve senior cops arrested for involvement in Cat Matlala’s R360m tender

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:25 +0000

At least 12 high-ranking police officers and a company director have been arrested in connection with the awarding of an irregular R360 million tender to attempted murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare 24 Tshwane District. Their court appearance was earlier today and SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, was in court and she joins me on the line…

GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter

US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:15 +0000

It is public knowledge that as of early this month (March), tensions between the U.S and Iran have escalated into open conflict. Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal via Pakistan. How should we interpret this latest development and what kind of interventions are needed to end the conflict? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

Ekurhuleni State of the City Address

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:59:24 +0000

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, presented the 2026 State of the City Address earlier today in Germiston. SABC News Reporter, Luyanda Danca, was in Germiston and now joins me on the line to share some of the key points from the Mayor’s Address…

GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News Reporter

Voter Participation Survey

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:58:43 +0000

We unpack the findings of a research study conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council on voter readiness ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. The study has found that nearly half of eligible South African voters are not registered to vote. It has also revealed that there is a concern from the public that politicians are undermining democracy. To react to this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission

National Police Commissioner summoned over R360 million Health Contract

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:58:03 +0000

National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court on April 21 over the R360m health tender awarded to Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

Public Service Commission and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini meet to address the needs of traditional communities

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:07:27 +0000

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has just concluded its meeting with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the reigning King of the Zulu Nation and Monarch of KwaZulu-Natal. The meeting was aimed at finding lasting solutions on how the Kingship and the PSC can collaborate to address the needs of traditional communities and promote their well-being. Since early last year, the commission has been meeting with various Kingships across the country to deliberate on challenges faced by traditional leaders. Joining us to explain the significance of today’s meeting is….

GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC)

SA Innovation Week (wrap)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:56:39 +0000

We unpack the outcomes of SA Innovation Week. The event took place last week and it brought together government, industry, academia and communities to strengthen collaboration across the innovation ecosystem.

GUEST: Loyiso Tyira, Board Chairperson @Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

DRC warfare

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:28:58 +0000

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has condemned Kinshasa’s attacks in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. His remarks come amid escalating fighting in South and North Kivu, where government forces and their allies, including Burundian troops have broadened their aerial warfare against the AFC/M23 rebels. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator

DA federal congress list

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:27:58 +0000

The DA has released a list of party members vying to the top leadership positions. Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis will go against Sibusiso Dyonase, a DA leader from Sedibeng in Gauteng for the party’s federal leader position. Let’s get a sense of what could possibly happen at the party’s federal congress next month with…

GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University

Cradock Four Inquest

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:27:05 +0000

Yesterday, Lukhanyo Calata, son of the late Fort Calata, was seen speaking to Eugene de Kock at Cradock Four Inquest in the Gqeberha High Court. SABC News Reporter, Ntombozuko Balintulo, was in court and captured that moment on camera. Let’s get a sense of what that conversation was about as well as what happened today in court…

GUEST: Ntombozuko Balintulo, SABC News Reporter

Youth Capital and Equal Education call for support for TVET students amid systemic challenges

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:23:38 +0000

As we commemorate this year’s Human Rights Month under the theme “Making Human Dignity Real,” Youth Capital together with Equal Education are calling on policymakers to look into the systemic challenges undermining the human dignity and constitutional right to further education for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Around 60% of TVET students drop out in their first year, and 69% of NSFAS funded students didn’t meet academic progression requirements last year, raising serious questions about whether the right to further education is being realized.

GUEST: Buhlebethu Magwaza, Youth Capital Project Lead

Troubling state of the Vaal River

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:22:54 +0000

In conversation with Professor Wynand Malherbe who is studying the ecological health of the Vaal River. His research has found that the river is currently surviving but not thriving as it is highly impacted by pollution. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…….

GUEST: Professor Wynand Malherbe, North-West University researcher

Fireside Chat with Father Michael Lapsley

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:12:33 +0000

As we observe ‘Human Rights Month’. Today, we are joined by Father Michael Lapsley who played a vital role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and subsequent healing process. Lapsley is a recipient of numerous honours for his human rights work and continues to advocate for social justice.

GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, global activist & founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories

Madlanga Commission daily round up with SABC Reporter

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:08:44 +0000

Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, continued answering questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. Let’s get a sense of what he had to say today with…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:40:52 +0000

Guest: Ismail Abdoola - Acting CEO

Post Office: Possible Liquidation

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:34:42 +0000

We hear from the Creative Workers Union on why they don’t want the SA Post Office to be liquidated. This after the Post Office’s business rescue practitioners communicated the plan in a letter to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, on Friday last week.

GUEST: Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator for Creative Workers Union (CWU)

Joburg’s air pollution

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:37 +0000

Some of you may have witnessed the smell of rotten eggs that engulfed large parts of Johannesburg recently. The city has since confirmed that the smell was caused by hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide in the air, and this placed a lot of people at higher risk of poor health outcomes and premature deaths. So how do we deal with this problem, moving forward? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dr Jamie Kelly, Health Impact Assessment Team Leader at CREA

Witness D’s alleged killer appears in court

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:42:17 +0000

The alleged killer of Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission appeared before the Brakpan Magistrates Court today. Chad Thomas, Crime Expert and CEO of IRS Forensic Investigation was in court today. Chad now joins me on the line to tell us what came out of court today…

GUEST: Chad Thomas, Crime Expert and CEO of IRS Forensic Investigation

Fireside Chat with Ebrahim Rasool

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:09:56 +0000

Today we are joined by former Pretoria’s envoy to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool. He has a long history of activism and is widely respected for his work in fostering interfaith dialogues and combating Islamophobia. Rasool has been the recipient of a number of awards that include “Social Services Leader of the Year” award, “Visionary Leadership and Public Good” award from the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, the list is endless.

GUEST: Ebrahim Rasool, former SA Ambassador to the United States of America

COSATU supports NUM planned strike against Eskom unbundling

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:39 +0000

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has thrown its weight behind the National Union of Mineworkers’ planned strike against the unbundling of Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson

UWC rejects proposal to honour Allan A Boesak with institution name change

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:31:59 +0000

The University of the Western Cape has rejected a proposal to rename the institution after prominent theologian and anti-apartheid activist Allan Aubrey Boesak, saying it prefers to retain its long-standing name tied to its geographical identity. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Gasant Abarder, University of the Western Cape Spokesperson

Iran war scenarios and the oil price

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:21:22 +0000

We look at the ongoing war in the Middle East and its impact on South Africa’s economy. This as energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Azar Jamine, Director & Chief Economist of Econometrix

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Head, Major-General Richard Shibiri has concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:38 +0000

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Head, Major-General Richard Shibiri has concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. During cross examination, Shibiri’s testimony revealed deep divisions within the police leadership. To give us a wrap on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News reporter

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:37:26 +0000

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba’s father, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of the war that started more than a week ago. According to Iranian media, Mojtaba once served in the military for several short periods during the Iran-Iraq war. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

Engineering symposium

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:29:31 +0000

Following recent, fatal building collapses in South Africa. We hear from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as they intend to host their Inaugural Biennial Engineering symposium this month. We understand that this time around the symposium will focus more on public safety, infrastructure resilience, accountability and the future of engineering in South Africa. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Tabisa Mtati, Acting CEO of ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)

One Graduate, One Placement campaign

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:03:03 +0000

As South Africa’s labour market remains under severe strain, with structural unemployment continuing to limit economic participation. We hear from Yershen Pillay post CHIETA’s launch of “One Graduate, One Placement” campaign that is aimed at tackling rising graduate unemployment rate.

GUEST: Yershan Pillay, CEO of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

First of five remains of miners at Ekapa Minerals retrieved

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:37:03 +0000

Around 3PM today, Police in the Northern Cape confirmed that the first of five remains of miners at Ekapa Minerals have been retrieved. The men were trapped 800m underground in mid-February. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ulrich Hendricks, SABC News Reporter in the Northern Cape

Fireside Chat with Pandelani Nefolovhodwe

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:11:05 +0000

Today we are pleased to be joined by one of the Black Consciousness movement cadres, Pandelani Nefolovhodwe. During the dark days of our struggle against apartheid, Nefolovhodwe and many other leaders amplified the black voice, advocating for civil rights, social justice and equality. We hope that his story will inspire others to stand for what they believe in and know that their voice matters.

GUEST: Pandelani Nefolovhodwe, one of the founders of Black Consciousness movement & former Deputy President of AZAPO

Court rules against unilateral VAT powers of finance minister

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:25:56 +0000

The DA and the EFF welcomed a court ruling that has declared the unilateral powers of the finance minister to determine the valued-added tax rate as unconstitutional. Let’s get more on this from…

GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF National Spokesperson

Miners trapped at Ekapa Mineral’s Joint Shaft

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:25:09 +0000

Earlier today, a Prayer session was held in Kimberley by the Northern Cape government for the five men still trapped at Ekapa Mineral’s Joint shaft. Family members of the five miners were also present at the session. As it stands, the men are presumed deceased after a mud rush more than 2 weeks ago. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ulrich Hendricks, SABC News Reporter

legal application brought by the North West businessman Suleiman Carrim who wanted his appearance at the commission to be heard in-camera.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:24:03 +0000

Madlanga adjourns till Monday

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned until Monday. Key to today’s proceedings was the legal application brought by the North West businessman Suleiman Carrim who wanted his appearance at the commission to be heard in-camera.

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security strategist and Exco member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

Remembering Mosioua Lekota

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:15:39 +0000

Former Congress of the People (Cope) MP and deputy leader, Willy Madisha pays tribute to Mosioua Lekota, praising him for building a solid legacy. Lekota served the nation in several important leadership roles. He was Premier of the Free State from 1994 to 1996 during the formative years of provincial government, and later served as Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2008, contributing to the transformation and development of the country’s defence establishment. In late 2008, he co-founded the Congress of the People (COPE). The party was established as a breakaway from the African National Congress (ANC) following the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki.

GUEST: Willy Madisha, former COPE MP

Consumer Credit Index data

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:43 +0000

Post this year’s Budget Speech. TransUnion has just released its Consumer Credit Index, showing that household credit health remains in recovery with policy developments likely to reinforce this trend. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Fatgie Adams - head of credit risk @TransUnion

Samsung Galaxy S26 series

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:06 +0000

Last Wednesday, 25 February, Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI[i] experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.

Zahir Cajee MX Lead for Product and Commercial, Samsung South Africa

Ipid’s Phala Phala report no longer secret

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:19:09 +0000

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has declassified its report into the Phala Phala farm robbery. Let’s get reaction from the African Transformational Movement (ATM), the party that laid a complaint with the investigating directorate. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson

King Misuzulu's call to rename KwaZulu-Natal

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:14 +0000

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s campaign to rename KwaZulu-Natal to KwaZulu is once again back in the news. Let’s get reaction on this from…

GUEST: Willies Mchunu: MK Party Convener in KwaZulu-Natal

The reigning monarch of the Zulu nation and AmaZulu Kingdom, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is calling for the removal of ‘Natal’ from the province’s name

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:38:31 +0000

The reigning monarch of the Zulu nation and AmaZulu Kingdom, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is calling for the removal of ‘Natal’ from the province’s name, proposing it be renamed simply ‘KwaZulu’. The King is of the view that the name ‘Natal’ represents colonial imposition and is inappropriate. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Jabulani Maphalala, President of African historians and Advisor to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, he has written 10 history books about the Kingdom of KwaZulu

Madlanga Commission to apply for a warrant of arrest against Brown Mogotsi

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:37:18 +0000

The Madlanga Commission has revealed that it will apply for a warrant of arrest against Brown Mogotsi, should he not submit a satisfactory medical certificate. Mogotsi failed to appear before the commission this morning due to being sick. To react to this is….

GUEST: Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest South Africa

Latest on Iran attacks

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:36:32 +0000

Iran continues to strike Israel and US assets in the Gulf, as the number of casualties rises across the region amid intensifying Israeli and US attacks on Iran. But what has caused this mayhem? Joining for this discussion is…..

GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

Labour officials arrest ‘undocumented foreigners’ working at two sites in Clayville

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:35:39 +0000

Earlier today, a number of undocumented foreigners were arrested during an inspection by the department of employment and labour at two construction sites in Clayville, Ekurhuleni. You might have missed this, but a few weeks ago there was a video trending of a guy on a construction addressing President Ramaphosa about foreigners reporting for work while South Africans enjoy Valentine’s Day. Could these inspections be motivated by that? Let’s find out from…

GUEST: Jomo Sibiya, Deputy Minister: Department of Employment and Labour

Fireside Chat with Dr Louise van Rhyn

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:11:51 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr Louise van Rhyn, a patriotic South African, who over the years has managed to combine business acumen with a mission driven focus to solve complex societal problems. Those who know her well, admire her ability to articulate a compelling, purpose driven vision that inspires action. Join us as she takes us through her personal journey, life experiences, challenges and lessons.

GUEST: Dr Louise van Rhyn, Leadership development expert & Social entrepreneur

Budget Speech: Social Support

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:35:51 +0000

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that the South African government, through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has significantly intensified efforts to curb fraud within the social grant system. According to him, SASSA has upgraded its biometric and income verification processes, resulting in nearly 35 000 grants being identified as incorrect or fraudulent, and immediately terminated.

GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

Budget Speech: Section27’s reaction

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:35:05 +0000

It’s public knowledge that Section27 monitors national budgets to ensure they uphold socio-economic rights, focusing on protecting education, health, and social services from austerity-driven budget cuts. They advocate for pro-poor, equitable spending and actively oppose funding reductions for critical frontline services. I’m sure they will be pleased to hear that spending on education remains the largest component at 23.7 per cent over the medium term. To react to this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Matshidiso Lencoasa, Budget analyst at Section27

Budget Speech Reaction: ACDP

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:09:14 +0000

The ACDP believed that public finances were turning in the right direction, however, the party is of the view that firm leadership is required to deliver accelerated economic growth and create jobs. What do they then make of today’s budget speech? Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

Budget Speech Reaction: ANC

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:42:53 +0000

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa is finally seeing a shift following over a decade of financial struggles. We’ll spend the next few minutes getting reaction from political parties on today’s budget speech. Let’s start with…

Guest: Joe Maswanganyi, ANC MP and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance

Budget Speech Reaction: Action SA

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:29:53 +0000

GUEST: Atholl Trollip, Action SA MP

What will it take to make SA’s education a global benchmark?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:41:54 +0000

The Education + Graduate Summit (TEGS) is on a mission to convene South Africa’s education custodians to join in on the mandate of redesigning our education system and not only make it work for the majority but for the economy and everyday life. To tell us more about their mission and what it entails is….

GUEST: Bogosi Motshegwa, founder of The Education + Graduates Summit (TEGS)

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli hosts Community Youth Services Outreach Programme

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:41:17 +0000

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli hosted a Community Youth Services Outreach Programme in Mfuleni, Cape Town, aimed at connecting young people with government services, employment opportunities, skills development programmes and civic services. She joins us now to outline the objectives of this important programme.

GUEST: Nonceba Mhlauli, Deputy Minister in the Presidency

UJ and Good Work Foundation join forces to empower rural youth

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:34:11 +0000

The University of Johannesburg and the Good Work Foundation have signed a research partnership agreement aimed at improving students’ well-being, educational outcomes and employment prospects in South Africa’s rural youth. Joining us to explain how this partnership will improve the lives of rural youth is …….

GUEST: Nicola Taylor, Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg

Budget Speech: Build-Up

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:28:04 +0000

As South Africa approaches Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech, tax specialist Lance Collop warns that South Africans are facing a “Silent Budget” and a year where take-home pay will shrink even if tax rates don’t rise. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Lance Collop, Tax Specialist & founder of Collop Tax Collective

International Mother Language Day

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:29:36 +0000

Tomorrow marks International Mother Language Day, which is observed annually on the 21st of February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism, and the protection of mother tongues. To commemorate this important day - tomorrow, the Goethe-Institute South Africa will host the International Mother Language Day event aimed at highlighting the importance of multilingualism, cultural identity, and language education. The event will be attended by various organisations, educators, artists and community members from across the country.

GUEST: Dumisani Mnisi, Knowledge Sharing and Outreach Officer at the @Goethe-Institute South Africa

7th Annual Social Justice Lecture

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:08:55 +0000

As I’ve been saying all week, The National Pulse is broadcasting live from the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town because SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice for the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture hosted by Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. The 2026 SJ Lecture will be delivered by Rt Hon. Baroness Amos LG CH PC and we will broadcast it live just after five thirty this afternoon. Joining me live now in our broadcast area is…

GUESTS: Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch University and Rt Honourable Baroness Amos LG CH PC

7th Annual Social Justice Lecture

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:55:18 +0000

As I’ve been saying all week, The National Pulse is broadcasting live from the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town because SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice for the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture hosted by Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Let’s have a conversation with some of the people attending this lecture. Joining me now is…

GUEST: Elretha Vaax - Law student at Stellenbosch University / Ambassador for the Centre of Social Justice at Stellenbosch University

Guest: Mia-Thandi West - LLB student at Stellenbosch University and Social JusticeAmbassador at the SU Centre for Social Justice

Guest: Okuhle Qasana - LLB student at Stellenbosch University and Social Justice Ambassador at the SU Centre for Social Justice

Employment and Labour Ministry activate R1.5 Billion Labour Activation Programme

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:31:18 +0000

Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth and the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, will tomorrow preside over a ceremony in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, to formally activate over R1.5 billion in Labour Activation Programme contracts to companies in Gauteng Province. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thobeka Magcai, Employment and Labour Ministry Spokesperson

SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) for the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:29:47 +0000

SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) for the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture. The lecture will take place tomorrow at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. The Lecture aims to spotlight social justice as a global challenge and it also serves as an opportunity to educate members of society about the importance of equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms.

GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch University

SA’s Literacy Challenges

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:44 +0000

Let’s now look at the Nal’ibali’s Leadership in Literacy Dialogue that happened earlier today. Nal’ibali has been running a series of dialogues and conversations on leadership in literacy in cities and towns across the country as they attempt to find solutions aimed at addressing South Africa’s literacy challenges. Some of you are probably aware that South Africa faces a severe literacy crisis, with PIRLS 2021 Data showing that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Lorato Trok, CEO of the Nal’ibali Literacy Trust

2026 Local Government Elections: IEC’s Tertiary Institutions Campaign

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:29:54 +0000

We unpack the Electoral Commission’s Tertiary Institutions Campaign that is aimed at improving voter participation amongst students at tertiary institutions as well as encourage participation in the country’s democratic processes.

GUEST: Bonolo Modise: IEC’s Head of Elections in the North West province

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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:46:41 +0000

Youth Unemployment remains stubbornly high

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:46:19 +0000

South Africa’s unemployment rate has dropped but the country has added 2.6 million people to the number of unemployed over the past ten years, with youth unemployment remaining critically high. So what needs to be done to turn things around?

GUEST:

Remembering Jesse Jackson

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:45:11 +0000

In conversation with Tricia ‘CK’ Hoffler, a prominent US attorney and the CEO of the CK Hoffler Firm, who has served as legal counsel to civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition for over three decades.

GUEST (Dallas-US): Tricia ‘CK’ Hoffler: CEO of the CK Hoffler Firm

Springs Residents Still Searching For Gold

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:52:01 +0000

We saw something similar happen in KZN a few years ago, now it is happening in Springs, east of Johannesburg. Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are searching for gold at a kraal that has allegedly been hijacked by locals following the discovery of gold particles in the area. Let’s get more information on this from…

GUEST: Nontsikelelo Mkhabela, SABC News Reporter

SAMWU Ekurhuleni on vetting of EMPD Officers

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:44:37 +0000

The City of Ekurhuleni has started vetting its Metro Police Officers via an independent forensic firm. The appointed firm is expected to hand in a report within two months. The Union representing most of the workers, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), believes there is no justification for the City of Ekurhuleni’s decision to vet all its metro police officers. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Chris Mavundla, SAMWU Ekurhuleni Regional Secretary

Sizekhaya Holdings ready to start in June

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:40:38 +0000

In June this year, Sizekhaya Holdings will become the fourth operator of the South African National Lottery. Joining us to share the organisation’s vision and also to tell us more about how they intend to transform the aspirations of this country’s citizens in a responsible manner is…..

GUEST: Lebogang Ndadana, CEO of Sizekhaya Holdings

Unemployment rate down by 0.5%

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:39:50 +0000

The official unemployment rate in South Africa has dropped to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of last year, that’s according to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa earlier today. The largest increases in employment were recorded in community and social services, construction and finance. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General of South African and head of Stats SA

2026 Municipal Elections

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:40:14 +0000

As the country prepares for this year’s local government elections. We tell you more about the IEC’s Seminar that took place last week Wednesday, where industry experts deliberated on how disinformation and misinformation may impact the integrity of the upcoming municipal elections. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Titi Pitso, Commissioner at the Independent Electoral Commission

Is the world prepared to dismantle the business models and power structures that depend on child labour?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:59 +0000

Post the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour that was recently held in Marrakech, Morocco. We hear from Fernando Morales-De La Cruz who argues that child labour persists not only because families are poor, but because economic systems allow profit to outweigh protection.

GUEST: Fernando Morales-De La Cruz, Journalist and Human Rights activist

Free State SOPA 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:13:22 +0000

The Free State Premier is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Province Address at the Old Greys Sports Ground in Bloemfontein this Friday. After last week’s State of the Nation Address, the question many are probably asking themselves is, will the national commitments announced by the president translate into tangible change on the ground? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Molefinyana Phera, Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government

ehailing Driver murder accused appears in Pretoria Court

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:56:55 +0000

Three accused in the murder of Bolt driver Isaac Satlat abandoned their bail application and elected to remain behind bars after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court earlier today. There were also protesters outside of court chanting “Justice for Isaac”. SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, covered this story and now joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter

Sporong Residents React to SANDF Deployment

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:56:20 +0000

After last week’s State of the Nation Address, residents of the Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to fast-track the deployment of the SANDF. Residents abandoned their homes after they did not feel safe due to illegal miners in the area. SABC News reporter, Luyanda Danca, joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News reporter

AU Summit: SA promotes Peace and Security

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:11:48 +0000

As we unpack the outcomes of the 39th AU Summit. We understand that President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the African Union’s Peace and Security Council Report. However, he remains concerned about escalating conflicts and instability in several countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. To help us look at some of the resolutions that have been adopted by the AU is…..

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC News International Desk

Protection of Whistle-blowers

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:58:15 +0000

It’s a known fact that whistleblowers act as crucial witnesses, yet often targeted. To enhance their safety, Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has been actively addressing the urgent need for enhanced whistleblower protection, particularly following the murder of key witnesses in high profile corruption cases. Kubayi has recently announced that government will provide whistleblowers with financial support to prevent loss of income. To react to this is……

GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Executive Director of Defend Our Democracy

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr Phali Lehohla

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:22:10 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr Pali Lehohla, someone who was once tasked with counting everyone in the country. In recent years, though operating outside the formal government structures, he continues to make an important contribution to the country’s economic, political and policy education. Lehohla will always be remembered as someone who dedicated his entire working life to numbers.

GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, a renowned South African economist, statistician and the former Statistician General of South Africa

National Water Crisis Committee

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:46:28 +0000

During last night’s State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to tackle South Africa’s prolonged water crisis. This committee will be chaired by President himself. Let’s get reaction on this from…

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

SONA EXPECTATIONS

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:35:55 +0000

The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to focus on strengthening local government by shifting from policy to implementation, addressing service delivery failures, and improving infrastructure. Key priorities for municipalities include funding model reforms, professionalising management, and accelerating water and electricity service delivery.

GUEST: Thabiso Ndebele, Associate partner at Ntiyiso Consulting Group

SAFTU SONA Expectations

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:28:11 +0000

What about the Labour Federation expectations of this year’s State of the Nation Address? Let’s get insights from the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU). Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

ACDP SONA Expectations

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:27:34 +0000

We are just under 3 hours before President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2026 State of the Nation Address from the Cape Town City Hall. Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, ACDP Leader, joins me on the line to share the party’s expectations

GUEST: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, ACDP Leader

SONA EXPECTATIONS IFP

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:26:50 +0000

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver a comprehensive and action-oriented State of the Nation Address (SONA) that outlines government’s plans to advance good governance, strengthen service delivery, and drive inclusive economic development.

GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

Parliament’s state of readiness for SONA 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:07:20 +0000

SONA 2026

As preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address. Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza joins us to outline Parliament’s state of readiness for the landmark occasion.

GUEST: Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly

Mmadikeledi Moloto: Deputy Director General: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:37:03 +0000

SA to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:30:25 +0000

We examine South Africa’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). According to the Presidency, South Africa’s decision is informed by the need to consolidate and realign the resources of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF). For more reaction and analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Lindy Heinecken, Military Sociologist from Stellenbosch University

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:26:26 +0000

Today - we are joined by the inaugural chairperson and founding member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA), the first African Bar of advocates. He has been the lead counsel in many prominent cases in South Africa. He was senior counsel for former president Jacob Zuma in his appearance in the Zondo Commission and other criminal matters. He was also counsel in the freedom songs case between Julius Malema, the ANC and the AfriForum. Most importantly, he is the author of the recently published book titled Odyssey of Liberation: A Memoir of a Rebel Advocate.

GUEST: Dr, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, a practicing advocate and Senior Counsel

EFF reacts to National Assembly speaker’s refusal to subpoena Mogotsi and O’Sullivan

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:47:38 +0000

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has denied protecting North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, after the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, accused the speaker of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP

Wiandre Pretorius linked to Madlanga Commission testimony survives assassination attempt

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:37:04 +0000

The attack raises serious concerns over intimidation of witnesses and those linked to high-profile cases. It is reported that Pretorius was about to drive into his residence when attacked by unknown suspects driving a white Toyota Vitz. They fired shots at him before driving away. He escaped unharmed, and the motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage. Gauteng police have confirmed that investigations are underway.

GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime expert and former SAPS head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre

SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA launch the Know Your Constitution Handbook

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:27:47 +0000

As we commemorate the coming into effect of our democratic Constitution. SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have just launched the “Know Your Constitution Handbook” to the South African Constitution. The South African Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Assembly on 8 May 1996 and certified by the Constitutional Court in October 1996. On 10 December 1996, former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution into law and it came into effect on 4 February 1997.

Guest: Sandra Mujeni – Senior Researcher at WeThePeople

TTI Group launches TTI Academy to bridge the funding gap

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:27:09 +0000

As the academic year is about to begin for varsity students, many of them are facing financial exclusion due to accumulated debt and the inability to pay registration fees. To address this problem, TTI Group has just launched TTI Academy that will offer bursaries, learnerships and accredited skills development programs, providing alternative pathways for financially needy students. To give us more details on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: TJ Malamule, CEO of TTI Group

Scientists suggest that Climate Change and La Nina caused recent floods

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:38:42 +0000

New research shows the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40%, as scientists find that climate change and La Nina fueled the exceptionally intense downpours that caused catastrophic flooding across South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Eswatini in recent weeks. Interestingly, we are told that human-caused climate change is supercharging rainfall events. To explain what this means is…..

GUEST: Dr Christopher Trisos, Director at the Climate Risk Lab at the African Climate and Development Initiative at UCT

DJ Warras murder: Second accused in court

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:21:24 +0000

The second accused in the DJ Warras murder case appeared today at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane was in court and now joins me on the line to tell us what happened…

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter

WINNING: Siza Gule

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:08:37 +0000

St. John’s College star pupil, Siza Gule, will be leaving for the US later this year to study at the Harvard University after bagging 9 distinctions. While he waits for this trip to happen, Sazi Gule has an interesting initiative to help the class of 2026. Let’s chat about his matric results and the initiative…

GUEST: Sazi Gule, Class of 2025 star learner on his way to Havard University

The changing of geographical names of places

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:36:18 +0000

The Democratic Alliance rejects this move, claiming that public consultations were not conducted, accusing the department of sport, arts and culture of misleading the public on the matter. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Samantha Graham-Mare, DA MP & Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy

Doornfontein Building Collapse

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:35:07 +0000

A building collapsed earlier today in Doornfontein, Johannesburg after a suspected transformer explosion. Emergency services are currently on the scene so let’s get more details on this from…

GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson

Madlanga Commission adjourns

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:07:11 +0000

Earlier today, senior forensic analyst in the automated ballistics identification system at the ballistics section, Captain Laurance Makgotloe testified at the Commission, detailing evidence from the murder scene of engineer Armand Swart, who was shot 23 times. To give us a summary in terms of what transpired at the Madlanga Commission today is…..

GUEST: Sbahle Motha, SABC News reporter

Artificial Intelligence: world leaders calling for stronger governance

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:06:31 +0000

Recentely during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, global technology leaders warned that the most immediate risk is no longer innovation itself, but the lack of AI literacy and governance among boards, executives, and public institutions. To tell us what AI literacy means for boards, professionals, and the general public is…..

GUEST: Nazareen Ebrahim, an AI ethics and policy specialist

Goma, one year on ……

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:53:40 +0000

As we mark the first anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Goma. We examine a deal between Kinshasa and Washington related to critical minerals and the role of South Africa as it was part of SADC’s peace keeping mission in the war hit region. Advocate Sipho Mantula helps us understand how South Africa is perceived and trusted across the continent post the Goma experience.

GUEST: Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School

Shamila Batohi’s legacy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:59 +0000

We unpack the legacy of the outgoing NPA boss, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Her term of office comes to an end today and a lot has been said about the NPA struggles under her leadership. Many have been frustrated mainly by the lack of convictions in State Capture cases and high-profile cases. But how should we rate her seven year-term in office, having started in 2019? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dr Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Prince Mashele

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:17 +0000

Today we are joined by Prince Mashele, a South African political commentator known for his engaging and fearless commentary - who is often described as someone who expresses their opinion freely, directly and honestly, even if it shocks or offends others.

GUEST: Prince Mashele, Political analyst & Executive Director of the Centre for Politics and Research

Chinese national hiding in South Africa extradited to China for R120m fraud

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:50:48 +0000

A 63-year-old Chinese National will be extradited to China in connection with defrauding the Chinese government of R120 million. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

SAPS to set up new 'special task team' to probe people implicated at Madlanga Commission

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:45:09 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has studied the interim report submitted by the Madlanga Commission on the 17th of December 2025 and accepts its recommendations. According to the presidency, the report recommends immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, as well as recommendations on the employment status and recommended suspension of several individuals implicated at the commission. Interestingly, the commission found that there is prima facie evidence of wrongdoing, and made referrals for investigations. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

Zimbabweans Foundation on the crisis in Zimbabwe

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:39:02 +0000

We hear from the Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation about their concerns regarding the current political and socio-economic developments unfolding in Zimbabwe. According to the foundation, there is no appetite from the ruling elite to address several critical issues that continue to threaten the country’s constitutional democracy, economic stability and the well-being of ordinary citizens. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tino McLean, Information, Publicity & Youth Leader for Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation (PZF)

Wikipedia Celebrates 25 Years

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:11 +0000

Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource is celebrating 25 years this year. Over the past 25 years, Wikipedia has overcome countless challenges and changes, thanks to the people behind it and their unwavering commitment to sharing free, reliable knowledge with the world.

GUEST: Bobby Shabangu, member of the Wikimedia Foundation Board

Stilfontein One Year Later

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:25:53 +0000

Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action has penned an opinion piece about the tragedy that happened in Stilfontein a year ago where 93 people were officially confirmed dead. Let’s talk to Christopher about this…

GUEST: Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director: Mining Affected Communities United in Action

Motor Industry Staff Association welcomes Chery’s acquisition of Nissan plant

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:23:26 +0000

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), has welcomed what it calls Chery’s investment in South Africa with the acquisition of Nissan’s historic production plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department

Africa NextGen Economist Prize

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:22:33 +0000

Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report are launching the Africa NextGen Economist Prize, a new award recognising the best young African economist under the age of 40. This initiative aims to identify and promote a new generation of African economists whose work makes a tangible contribution to public debate and to the shaping of the continent’s economic policies.

GUEST: Leanne de Bassompierre, Business Editor of The Africa Report

Eastern Cape SAPS appeal for donations of dogs

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:21:23 +0000

The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape is urgently appealing to the public for donations of dogs to bolster its K9 Units. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, Eastern Cape SAPS Provincial spokesperson

Mandela Africa Leadership Summit

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:08:55 +0000

We tell you more about the upcoming “Nelson Mandela Africa Leadership Summit” that is due to take place in Kenya early next month. The Summit aligns strongly with ongoing conversations around Africa’s demographic dividend, digital transformation, gender equity, creative economies and youth leadership. To tell us more about the significance of this pivotal event is……

GUEST: Ndaba Mandela, (Nelson Mandela’s grandson)

Fireside Chat with Joshua Maponga

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:48 +0000

In conversation with Joshua Maponga whose work has been instrumental in shaping the field of Black Theology and is often described as an embodiment of black excellence. Some on the continent, respect him for being outspoken and not shy about expressing his thoughts. Today, Maponga will share his perspectives on various topics, creating an engaging discussion about personal growth, challenges and opinions on important matters.

GUEST: Joshua Maponga: Author, Philosopher, Social Entrepreneur & founder of Farmers of Thoughts

Free Dr Aafia Siddiqui Campaign

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:58:03 +0000

Renowned human rights lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith speaks to us about his efforts to free Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist who gained international attention after her conviction in the US and is currently serving an 86-year sentence for attempted murder and other felonies at the Federal Medical Center in Texas. However, Siddiqui’s supporters firmly believe that she was wrongly jailed during the so called war on terror, a global military campaign that was carried out by the United States in response to the September 11 attacks in 2001. So what really happened and why is she still being held in jail?

GUEST: Clive Stafford Smith, Renowned Human Rights Lawyer & founder and Director of the Justice League

Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:57:01 +0000

During today’s proceedings, Jessi-Ann Thompson, a social worker in private practice, recommended that Malema be given a suspended fine instead of a prison sentence, arguing that he is a first time offender and has not been implicated in any criminal conduct in the seven years since the firearm discharge incident. For more update on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Hlumisa Qabaka, SABC News reporter based in the Eastern Cape

Vanderbijlpark Scholar Transport Accident: Memorial Service

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:55:54 +0000

Friends and families of the twelve pupils killed in a horror scholar transport crash In Vanderbijlpark on Monday gathered today for a joint memorial service. SABC News Reporter, Thabiso Radebe, was at the memorial service and now joins me on the line to tell us what came out of the service…

GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter

The US Security-Economics Nexus, 2026 and Beyond

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:53:32 +0000

As of August last year General Dagvin R.M. Anderson (US Air Force) assumed command of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), succeeding Marine General Michael Langley. Heading into 2026 and beyond, Gen. Anderson’s tenure is defined by a strategic shift towards strengthening the security-economics nexus, focusing on mitigating terrorism's impact on development, and addressing the growing influence of geopolitical competitors like Russia and China in Africa. Yesterday, Pearl Matibe had an opportunity to sit down with the general at an event he hosted at one of the US Military bases.

GUEST: Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst & correspondent

Constitutional Court sends Cholata's prosecution back to High Court

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:52:15 +0000

The Constitutional Court has remitted the case against Moroadi Cholota, the former personal assistant to Ace Magashule, back to the High Court. The apex court handed down a ruling earlier today in Cholota’s extradition case, in which the National Prosecuting Authority was appealing a High Court ruling. Let’s get reaction from the NPA. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, NPA Spokesperson

Authorities impounded more than 60 scholar transport vehicles earlier today in Lenasia, South of Johannesburg

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:09:31 +0000

Bongani Ndlovu, Public Relations Officer: Greater Johannesburg Learner Transport Association

60 Scholar Transport Vehicles impounded in the South of Joburg

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:05:23 +0000

Authorities impounded more than 60 scholar transport vehicles earlier today in Lenasia, South of Johannesburg. The vehicles were impounded for carrying more children than they were allowed to and some drivers did not have valid public driving permits (PDPs). For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sashin Naidoo

UNICEF’s STEM Success

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:03:44 +0000

On Saturday (January 24th), South Africa and the rest of the world will observer ‘International Day of Education’, a global observance by UNESCO and the United Nations to celebrate education’s vital role in peace and development. This year’s theme highlights “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education”. To celebrate this day, here at home, UNICEF will highlight the remarkable results of the BRIDGE, the STEM mentorship programme that was launched last year, aimed at equipping young people with crucial 21st century skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to bridge the learning-to-earning gap. To tell us more about this initiative, we are joined by……

GUEST: Nokuthula Prusent, Adolescent Development Specialist at UNICEF South Africa

World Economic Forum

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:23:52 +0000

As the global conversation turns to Davos this week. We are joined by Minister Stella Ndabeni and she is part of team South Africa that is attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting that is currently underway in Davos, Switzerland, and she is going to share insights on their respective business segments and the role they play in shaping economic and social impact.

GUEST (Davos): Stella Ndabeni, Minster of Small Business Development

300 Seporong Informal Settlement families flee homes after Zama-zama threats

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:22:14 +0000

Around 300 families from the Seporong informal settlement in Randfontein have fled their homes after threats and violence from illegal miners and are now sheltering in an overcrowded community hall. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zine Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter

2 fatally shot at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:24:55 +0000

Multiple people have been shot, two fatally, at Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg earlier today. SABC News Reporter, Luyanda Danca, was at the scene and now joins me on the line…

GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News Reporter

Parts of Kruger National Park open to the public after floods

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:56:58 +0000

Kruger National Park will cautiously allow day visitors access to sections of the reserve, but full operations are yet to resume after a week of heavy rainfall and flooding. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo hands himself over to police

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:56:18 +0000

ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has handed himself over to police in Katlehong. This is in connection to an assault charge opened against him in December. ActionSA's national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, said that the party is fully behind Khumalo. Michael Beaumont now joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, ActionSA's national chairperson

NWU becomes first university in SA to adopt AI policy

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:55:05 +0000

The North-West University (NWU) has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. According to the varsity’s head of AI Hub, this marks a milestone for the sector and helps shape national conversations about the responsible use of AI in higher education and research.

GUEST: Professor Anne Verhoef, Director of the North-West University AI Hub

Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash kills 13 pupils

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:54:31 +0000

At least 13 school pupils lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a scholar transport vehicle in Vanderbijlpark, in the Vaal area, this morning. Preliminary information from officials at the scene indicates that the accident occurred on Fred Droste Road, also known as R553, behind ArcelorMittal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Matome Chiloane, Education MEC in Gauteng

Trump threatens European nations with tariffs over Greenland

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:54:20 +0000

Tom Hoyem who served as Denmark’s last minister for Greenland in the 1980’s weighs in on whether risings tensions between NATO and the U.S could lead to a military confrontation. Trump has warned that 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn’t sold to the U.S.

GUEST: Tom Hoyem, former Danish Minister to Greenland

Township Economy Report

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:51:44 +0000

We look at the key findings of the 2025 Township Economy Report. The report found that Township businesses are economically resilient and digitally aware, but outdated, cash-heavy systems and weak local value chains are preventing the economy from reaching its full potential.

GUEST: Annelene Dippenaar, Chief Business Officer from Shop2Shop

Vanderbijlpark Scholar transport accident

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:51:05 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to MEC for Education in Gauteng, Matome Chiloane, about the thirteen learners that have died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident this morning. SABC News reporter, Thato Letsaba, was at the Sebokeng mortuary with emotional family members a few hours ago. Let’s get an update on this story…

GUEST: Thato Letsaba, SABC News Reporter

Government declares national disaster over flooding

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:48:32 +0000

Government has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The worst impact is in the northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where the fatalities occurred. To react to this is……

GUEST: Professor Wiseman Chingombe, Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Mpumalanga School of Biology and Environmental Sciences

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:25:32 +0000

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. According to the department, the inquiry would seek to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s involvement were misrepresented or ignored. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

How effectively education and training pathways translate into workplace readiness

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:24:45 +0000

As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment and the need to build a future-ready workforce. Our guest, Riaz Moola, helps us understand South Africa’s ongoing skills shortage problem and what needs to be done to improve alignment between education providers and labour market demands.

GUEST: Riaz Moola, CEO of HyperionDev

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Lebo Ramafoko

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:24:22 +0000

Today we are joined by someone who is well known for her passion about gender justice and social justice in general, and that’s Lebogang Ramafoko, popularly known as Lebo. Late last year, Ramafoko was appointed the new Executive Director of Corruption Watch, something that will allow her to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts. So today, we will get to know her a little bit more in terms of what principles guide her decisions and how have past events shaped her reactions and mindset.

GUEST: Lebo Ramafoko, new Executive Director at Corruption Watch

Uganda Elections: Yoweri Museveni leading Bobi Wine

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:24:14 +0000

Let’s now focus on the Ugandan elections and we understand that counting is underway post yesterday’s presidential elections. Partial results released by the electoral commission from nearly half of polling stations showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote, far ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, who is on 19.85%. Museveni has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986 and is looking for a decisive victory to assert his political strength as speculation mounts about his eventual succession. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, Political Scientist & Conflict Resolution expert

Ad Hoc Committee round up

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:23:07 +0000

Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, revealed that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has been under crime intelligence scrutiny for several months. The Lt. General was responding to questions from EFF MP, Leigh-Ann Mathys, when he was giving evidence at the Ad Hoc Committee yesterday. Let’s dissect some of the key things that came out of the Ad Hoc Committee this week with…

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security Strategist and retired Interpol ambassador

SA probes Iran’s role in Brics+ naval drills

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:22:33 +0000

Let’s continue with the issue of the SANDF and Iran. according to the defence and military veterans, Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the Brics+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former SA ambassador and the Director of Risk Recon

Dion George resigns as DA member

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:44 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has acknowledged Dr Dion George’s resignation, stating that it was unfortunate that he has resigned before answering a pending disciplinary hearing that was going to investigate serious allegations levelled against him. George’s resignation comes after he was removed as minister in November at the DA’s request and replaced by party spokesperson Willie Aucamp. But what’s behind the party’s internal conflicts? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst based at North West University

Ongoing heavy rains in Limpopo

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:05 +0000

Many areas in Limpopo continue to struggle with heavy rains. Two helicopters were dispatched today to airlift flood victims at Mbaula village outside Giyani in Limpopo. Mopani District Municipality spokesperson, Odas Ngobeni, joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Odas Ngobeni, Mopani District Municipality spokesperson

What next for South Africa and AGOA?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:42:08 +0000

Cross border payments provider Verto has welcomed the news that the US House of Representatives has voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, they are also warning that the ongoing lack of a finalized timeline and specific clarity for South Africa continues to pose risks to regional currency stability and SME growth. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…..

GUEST (UK): James Booth, Head of Revenue at Verto

Advocate Teffo appointed Head of Intelligence

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:20:18 +0000

Civil Organisation, Forum for South Africa (FOSA), has appointed disbarred Advocate, Malesela Teffo, as the organisation’s Head of Intelligence. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, Forum for South Africa National Leader

Back to School campaign

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:57:49 +0000

Tomorrow, Deputy Minister of Defense, General Bantu Holomisa will lead a Back to School Campaign in the Sarah Baartman Region. This as part of ensuring that learners begin their 2026 academic year in an orderly way and that schools are ready to begin teaching.

GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence

EU removes SA from its high-risk list

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:54:02 +0000

The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU list). The European Union acknowledged the efforts made by South Africa and the other five African countries, in strengthening their systems. Just how significant is this step by the EU?

GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix

Training and Resources in Early Education Responds to the Minister of Basic Education’s Address on the Matric Results

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:35:25 +0000

Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) has a view on what Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, had to say in her address yesterday during the Matric Results Live announcement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mmatsetshwe Ruby Motaung, Executive Director TREE

Matric Results: Free State Education Department Reacts

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:50:55 +0000

The Free State has dropped to second place after eight years as the country’s top-performing province for the National Senior Certificate. Let’s get reaction from the province’s education department. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Dr. Mamiki Maboya, MEC for Education in the Free State

Matric results: reaction

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:50:12 +0000

Action SA reacts to Matric results as the country continues to celebrate Matric results, Action SA believes the real pass mark is 57.7%. The party also believes these results mask a school system that is still failing too many learners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip

SADTU KZN ON MATRIC RESULTS AND SCHOOLS REOPENING

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:42 +0000

Yesterday, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced KZN as the top performing province in the Matric Class of 2025. Principals in KZN are happy and concerned at the same time. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal has been inundated with panic calls from some school principals who are worried by the poor state of readiness for schools reopening. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nomarashiya Caluza, SADTU KZN Provincial Secretary

Thinkst Applied Research has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:29:49 +0000

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) recently announced that it has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research. Thinkst take over ensures that the Computer Olympiad will continue without interruption, maintaining the momentum and impact it has built over decades.

GUEST: Haroon Meer, CEO and Founder of Thinkst Applied Research

Matric results

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:28:43 +0000

As we continue to celebrate the class of 2025. We are joined by Gontse Kenoshi who is one of the students from ST Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) who managed to achieve 8 distinctions.

Matric Class of 2025 Results

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:50:51 +0000

guest : Basil Manuel

Matric Class of 2025 Results: SADAG

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:48:58 +0000

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says it has been inundated with calls from matriculants and parents ahead of the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations results next week. SADAG Project Manager for Education Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha is urging parents to pay attention to their children’s behaviour.

GUEST: Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG Project Manager for Education

Universities South Africa announce change to the admissions timeline

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:47:43 +0000

Universities South Africa (USAf) announced a significant change to the admissions timeline on Saturday, confirming that public universities will only release application outcomes to prospective first-time-entering students after the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results to pupils and schools…

GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universities South Africa (USAf)

Matric Class of 2025 Results: Build-Up

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:47:13 +0000

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will this evening announce the overall results and award the top achieving learners across the country from the Matric Class of 2025. The Minister had this to say about the class of 2025…

GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Education Specialist And Professor Of Practice At The University of Johannesburg

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision to with draw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:17:55 +0000

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision to with draw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity. Party leader Irvan Barnes revealed earlier today that the decision was due to administrative challenges and political agreements that were not honoured by the current coalition partners in the province. Other reason being that the province faces a collapse of governance at both provincial and municipal levels. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Gregory Ngobese, Deputy Secretary General of the NFP

Anti-government protests in Iran

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:16:31 +0000

We look at the ongoing protests in Iran. Demonstrations first began in Tehran last month, triggered by a sharp slide in the value of the rial currency - but have since spread to all 31 of the country's provinces. The country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two-week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living.

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Kouga Municipality Fire

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:15:09 +0000

Fires continue to burn in the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape, now mainly in bush areas and away from homes. Forty people who were evacuated yesterday have since returned. Gift of the Givers is helping with relief efforts on the ground. Let’s find out more on this with…

GUEST: Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of NGO Gift of the Givers

ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:14:25 +0000

The build-up to the ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally in the North West continued today after a week of door-to-door engagements in parts of the province. Let’s get a sense of how the party was received in the North West this week and what else can we expect ahead of the anniversary rally. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu, ANC National Spokesperson

Latest developments in Venezuela

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:13:21 +0000

Yesterday, Venezuela released citizens and foreigners from its prisons in what a top government official described as a gesture to seek peace less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces. Human rights groups were encouraged by the releases, though it wasn’t clear yet whether this might represent the early stages of a government in transition or was more of a symbolic effort to please the Trump administration.

GUEST (Venezuela): Diego Sequera, Journalist based in Venezuela

Political Analysis: NFP leader confirms party exit from KZN GPU

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:12:05 +0000

The National Freedom Party reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity at media briefing earlier today. Let’s get a sense of possible implications this will have on the KZN provincial government with…

GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political analyst based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

114 years of the ANC

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:33:57 +0000

Today, January 8th 2025, marks 114 years since the African National Congress was founded, making it the oldest liberation movement on the African continent. Let’s look back at the past, the present and future of this liberation movement with…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

After Venezuela: Who might be next?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:33:05 +0000

Post the forceful overthrow of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has threatened countries across the globe with possible U.S military action. He recently renewed his calls for a US takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland, citing US security interests, and threatened military action in Colombia for its role in cocaine trafficking. So who can stop “The Trump Train” from causing more havoc on global politics? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Limpopo Premier tackles illegal immigrants

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:32:23 +0000

A law enforcement operation in Limpopo has seen more than 1000 illegal foreign nationals being arrested. The operation comes after a recent spike in undocumented migration in the province. According to the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, the enforcement action is aimed at upholding the law, not targeting foreigners.

GUEST: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo Premier

US Embassy Picket

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:31:17 +0000

Security was beefed up at the US Embassy in Pretoria as a coalition of South African trade unions, political groups, and civil society organisations picketed outside the building today. The picket is against US attacks on Venezuela. Let’s find out more with…

GUEST: Muhammed Desai, from the South Africa Latin America Association

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally endorsed the renewal of the contract of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:30:38 +0000

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally endorsed the renewal of the contract of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term, following a meeting with the South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. According to Ntuli, General Mkhwanazi has earned widespread recognition for his decisive and hands-on approach to policing, as well as for strengthening operational coordination within the SAPS and with other law enforcement agencies.

GUEST: Thami Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

Will 2026 be the year you move from success to significance?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:29:44 +0000

Dr John Foster-Pedley shares his thoughts on “How to live a life that rhythmically moves from success to significance”. He is of the view that we all have it within ourselves to be significant.

GUEST: Dr John Foster-Pedley, an Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Reading UK, and Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa

Analysis on Andy Mothibi’s appointment as the new NDPP

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:32:46 +0000

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Advocate Andy Mothibi as the country’s new national director of public prosecutions. We hear from Dr Llewellyn Curlewis on whether or not this was a wise decision as Mothibi’s appointment has been met with mixed reactions.

GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Legal expert from the University of Pretoria

Trump’s ousting of Maduro amounts to unlawful regime change, says Rise Mzansi

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:28:53 +0000

As world leaders continue to react to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States of America. Here at home, RISE Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi has criticised Trump’s military campaign, arguing that it amounted to unlawful regime change.

GUEST: Songezo Zibi, Leader of Rise Mzansi

COGTA Minister to tighten oversight as 48 initiates die in summer season

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:27:59 +0000

COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins us to discuss the deaths of initiates during traditional initiation seasons in South Africa. The deaths are generally not attributed to the cultural practice itself, but rather to negligence and illegal operations. Hlabisa recently convened a high-level engagement to receive updates on initiates’ deaths recorded during the 2025 summer initiation season. He joins us now to elaborate more on this…..

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)

Fire contained in some areas in the Mossel Bay Municipality

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:26:37 +0000

The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says the fire that has been raging has been contained in some areas, including the northern flank in Aalwyndal, the eastern flank in Island View and the southern flank on the N2. Let’s get more details on this with…

GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News Reporter in the Western Cape

Security Personnel Deployed At Airports And Other Sensitive Public Sites Not Paid December Salaries

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:25:57 +0000

A number of security personnel deployed at airports and other sensitive public sites hit social media platforms to complain about unpaid salaries after an internal Mafoko Security Patrols memorandum confirmed a missed salary payment in December 2025. Mafoko Security has also faced ongoing allegations and litigation linked to unpaid provident fund contributions deducted from workers’ wages. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

ANC’s Annual January 8 Presidential Golf Day

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:25:06 +0000

ANC launched a fundraising campaign this morning ahead of the party’s birthday rally on Saturday. Party President, Cyril Ramaphosa and Treasurer-General, Gwen Ramokgopa, kicked off the annual January 8 Presidential Golf Day at Gary Player Golf Course in Sun City. Let’s get a sense of what the ANC President had to say this morning. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC News Reporter in the North West

UK bans junk food advertising

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:24:13 +0000

In an effort to combat child obesity. The ministry of health in the United Kingdom has announced that adverts for less healthy food and drinks will be banned from appearing on television between 5:30am and 21:00pm. The banned products are high in fat, sugar and salt. The new rules came into force on the first of this month. What lessons can South Africa learn from this announcement?

GUEST: Dr Susan Goldstein: from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC): Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science

Advocate Andy Mothibi appointed NDPP: OUTA Reacts

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:23:51 +0000

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture, which The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is part of, wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa last year, asking him to ensure the implementation of the Zondo Commission's recommendation on improving the process of appointing a National Director of Public Prosecutions. Let’s get reaction on the appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions from OUTA…

Venezuela: What comes next?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:13:31 +0000

We unpack the UN Security Council’s debate, with the current focus being an emergency session on the U.S intervention in Venezuela after US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, creating sharp divisions among members over sovereignty and international law. Interestingly, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and other charges before a judge in a federal courthouse yesterday. But what about their right to a fair trial? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent

Political Analysis: DA condemns DIRCO on Venezuela issue

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:12:37 +0000

The DA put out a statement today condemning the department of international relations and cooperation’s stance on the Venezuela issue and they are not the only GNU partner who did that. The Freedom Front Plus issued its own statement, warning that the ANC cannot speak on behalf of South Africa regarding the events in Venezuela or its foreign policy. So why is it that GNU partners don’t see eye to eye on this? For more analysis on this we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst

Update on NSFAS funding for 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:11:12 +0000

We hear from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on the progress the scheme has made regarding funding applications for this year. To date, 609,653 applications have been approved, with 203,731 applications currently in progress, and 16,862 applications have been cancelled. According to the organisation, a significant portion of applications were from vulnerable groups.

GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

Half naked teenagers rescued in the South of Joburg

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:10:18 +0000

A suspect has been arrested after 10 teenage boys were rescued in Mulbarton, south of Johannesburg. Police were alerted to a group of eight half-naked teenagers walking around. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Colonel Katlego Mogale, Hawks Spokesperson

Venezuela invasion

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:48:07 +0000

In the next two hours, the United Nations Security Council’s members will debate the United States’ invasion of Venezuela. Many countries, including China, Russia, South Africa, and France, have condemned recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, arguing that the military intervention violates international law, specifically the UN Charter’s ban on using force against another nation's sovereignty, calling it an illegal act of aggression and a dangerous precedent, despite some acknowledging the need for change in Venezuela.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondence

EFF condemn US military actions in Venezuela

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:47:18 +0000

The Economic Freedom Fighters has condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela as well as the US’ capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nqobile Mhlongo, EFF Member of Parliament that serves on the International Relations portfolio committee

Beitbridge Port of Entry Update

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:46:46 +0000

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has provided an update on high traveller movement volumes across various ports of entry during the peak return phase of the festive season. According to him, the organisation managed to intercept a group of illegal migrants attempting to cross into South Africa from Zimbabwe, resulting in 25 arrests at the Beitbridge Border Post. He joins us now to furnish us with more details…..

GUEST: Dr Michael Masiapato, Border Management Authority Commissioner

Understanding defamation: Analyst ordered to apologise to ANC Joburg chair Loyiso Masuku in defamation case

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:51:59 +0000

ANC Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, Loyiso Masuku, won an urgent defamation case against her. The judgment was handed down by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg on 31 December 2025 after Masuku sought an interdict against political analyst and podcast host Phapano Phasha for making defamatory remarks about her in public. Let’s dive deep into the legalities of defamation with…

GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal Analyst and Attorney from Donda Attorneys

Pennington Beach Rescue Operation

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:51:10 +0000

Last night, about five swimmers were swept out to sea at Pennington Main Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast after being caught in rough ocean conditions. Let’s get an update on the rescue operation with…

GUEST: Samantha Nerick, IPSS Medical Rescue Spokesperson

Annual Ditrupa Festival

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:50:27 +0000

The annual Ditrupa Festival is happening in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, today. The annual festival brings the community of KwaMhlanga together through culture, music, and dance. Let’s get a sense of what was showcased today with…

GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

What we can expect in the political space in 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:49:50 +0000

The 2026 Local Government Elections will happen later this year so we thought we should look at what we can possibly see happening this year in politics. There was a change in leadership for the ANC in Johannesburg, Hellen Zille being announced as the DA’s Mayoral candidate in the City of Joburg, we’ve seen the work done by Action SA’s Dr. Nasiphi Moya as Tshwane Mayor, same with EFF’s Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku as MMC for Public Safety in Joburg and of course, the introduction of Afrika Mayibuye. How will all of this impact the political space in 2026? Joining me on the line to shed some light on this is…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Fireworks dispute leaves one dead in North West

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:48:51 +0000

A dispute over the use of fireworks to ring in the New Year has resulted in the death of one person in the North West province. Police in Lethabong near Rustenburg have opened two dockets, one of murder and another of malicious damage to property following the incident. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane, North West Police Spokesperson

PSA: Public cautioned from consuming White Mussels and Shellfish washed up on the West Coast

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:47:44 +0000

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has warned the public against consuming all shellfish, irrespective of whether they are washed or collected from shore. Let’s get more details on this from…

GUEST: Steve Lamberth, Senior Scientist Inshore Resources at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Transalloys warns of large-scale job cuts

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:53:18 +0000

The operator of South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys (Pty) Ltd. says it may have to cut as many as 600 jobs as the company is unable to sustain its operations due to high power prices, current market conditions, including exchange-rate pressures against the US dollar and euro. So - what kind of interventions do they need in order for them to be able to rescue the organization from its current position? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Konstantin Sadovnik, Transalloys Chief Executive

Doornkop building collapse: Update

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:52:20 +0000

Post the building collapse that resulted in three people losing their lives in Doornkop. The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku has revealed that the building had no approved plans with the city as required by building regulations.

GUEST: Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, the City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety

Russia undermines the country’s non-aligned foreign policy

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:51:29 +0000

Following media reports that Iranian naval vessels are en route to South Africa to participate in the Mosi naval exercise alongside Russia. The DA’s spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans, Chris Hattingh, says the presence of these sanctioned states contradicts the country’s stated foreign policy. He also warns that these exercises will strain crucial relations with major trading partners, such as the United States of America.

GUEST: Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defense & Military Veterans

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala relocated to super-maximum facility eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:50:38 +0000

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been relocated from the C-Max facility, Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre, to the super-maximum facility at eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. Correctional Services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, said the transfer of remand detainees and sentenced offenders between correctional facilities is a standard operational practice informed by a range of considerations, primarily security, safety, operational requirements, and effective inmate management across the correctional system. Let’s focus on the security and safety aspects of this with…

GUEST: Willem Els, Institute of Security Studies

Grade 12 dies at initiation school in North West

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:49:27 +0000

A 19-year-old Grade 12 learner from Tiego Tawana Secondary School in the North West province has died after allegedly being taken forcibly to an initiation school shortly after completing his matric examinations in late November 2025. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thabiso Moss, SABC News Reporter in North West

City of Joburg EMS’ emergency and fire safety enforcement operations

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:48:08 +0000

The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services started rolling out intensified emergency and fire safety enforcement operations in the inner city today as part of a broader public safety drive during the festive season. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kagiso Phasha, City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson

Search for missing SANDF soldier

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:22 +0000

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, visited Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, today where two SANDF members were swept away by the Komati River. Yesterday, human remains believed to be linked to the Christmas Day incident were recovered near the Mozambique border. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter based in Mpumalanga

China’s military drills around Taiwan

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:40:09 +0000

China’s military has staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of what it calls “Justice Mission 2025”, which is aimed at demonstrating its military might. Taiwan has condemned the drills, with the country’s President Lai Ching-te, stating that his territory would act responsibly by neither escalating conflict nor provoking disputes. But – what are the core factors that inform the design and implementation of these drills across various contexts? For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent geopolitical analyst for South East Asia

Cape Town's water crisis

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:39:24 +0000

The City of Cape Town has renewed its call for water-wise behaviour after average daily water consumption exceeded the city’s summer usage target. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Councillor Zahid Badroodien, City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation

New Year Babies: Free State Province

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:38:25 +0000

Free State Premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, MEC for health, Monyatso Mahlatsi and other members of the Executive Council visited Maternity wards across the Free State province today to congratulate mothers and their new born babies. Let’s get a sense of how many babies were born in the Free State today with…

SANDF and BMA intensify efforts at the Beitbridge border

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:36:42 +0000

The South African National Defense Force and the Border Management Authority intensified efforts to intercept illegal border crossings at Beitbridge today as the return phase begins and thousands of people are expected to re-enter South Africa. Let’s get a sense of what happened today at that port of entry with…

GUEST: Batseba Mabowa, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

Four members of a family gunned down in KZN

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:35:55 +0000

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for four armed men who shot and killed four members of a family at their home near Mdweshule, near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The four people are believed to have been shot while celebrating the New Year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Colonel Amanda Funani, KZN Police Spokesperson

Basotho celebrate New Year

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:34:56 +0000

As the world ushered into 2026, celebrations were also held at the Makoanyane Square in Maseru, Lesotho. Let’s get a sense of how Basotho in Maseru ushered into 2026 with…

GUEST: Rapelang Radebe, SABC News Correspondent in Maseru

NUMSA condemns Die Veiling Pub and Grill for non-payment of salaries and for the dehumanising treatment of workers

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:34:05 +0000

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa in the Sedibeng region condemned what it called vulgar and barbaric behaviour from the management of Die Veiling Pub and Grill establishment. According to the union, the management of Die Veiling refused to pay workers their salaries, for simply exercising their constitutional right to join NUMSA. Let’s make sense of this story with…

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson

Two arrested after viral video shows brutal assault of security guard in East London

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:33:15 +0000

The South African Police Service has earlier today confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with an assault of a private security guard at eBuhlanti Marina Glen in East London, Eastern Cape, that was widely shared online. The video of this assault went viral over the past few days. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nobuntu Gantana, SAPS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

COSATU rejects recommended 4.1% salary increase

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:25:32 +0000

The Congress of South African Trade Unions strongly rejects the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers’ recommended 4.1% salary increase for Members of Cabinet, Parliament, Provincial Legislatures, Municipal Councils, various government commissions as well as the Judiciary. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

Severe weather conditions impact Eskom networks nationwide

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:21:27 +0000

Ongoing adverse weather, persisting daily through the festive season, has led to a sharp increase in faults across Eskom’s supply areas nationwide. These conditions are placing significant strain on response times, particularly in areas where access is restricted due to flooding, damaged infrastructure, or unsafe terrain. For more on what the power utility is doing to tackle these problems….we are joined by…..

GUEST: Daphne Mokoena, Eskom spokesperson

Eastern Cape Social Development condemns consumption of alcohol by children

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:19:19 +0000

A disturbing video has emerged, showing young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults. In light of this incident, the department of social development in the Eastern Cape has mobilised social workers to conduct a thorough investigation. According to the department, the video highlights a disturbing trend that must be addressed with urgency. To react to this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Ngaa Murombedzi, Child Protection Rights activist

EFF in Limpopo raise concerns regarding quality of tap water in Polokwane

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:18:19 +0000

The EFF in Limpopo has raised concerns regarding the quality of water supplied to communities in the Polokwane Municipality. In a statement released earlier today, the party claims to have received numerous complaints from

residents who report experiencing severe stomach illnesses, including persistent diarrhoea, after consuming tap water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lawrence Mapoulo, EFF Limpopo Provincial Chairperson

ANC Western Cape condemns City of Cape Town for rerouting annual Minstrel Festival

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:17:01 +0000

The ANC in the Western Cape has condemned the City of Cape Town’s decision to reroute the annual Minstrel Festival, also known as the Kaapse Klopse Karnival. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, ANC Western Cape Spokesperson

Russia-Ukraine war

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:16:08 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump, says Moscow and Kyiv are closer to a peace deal and talks are in the final stages. Trump revealed this following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, we do understand that the territorial issue remains the most difficult one to deal with as Russia wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw completely from the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, a demand that would mean ceding some territory held by Ukrainian forces.

GUEST (Spain): Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

Doornkop double-storey structure collapse

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:15:10 +0000

A deadly collapse claimed three lives, including that of a child, in the early hours of Sunday, when a double-storey structure collapsed shortly after 3am in Doornkop, Soweto. Joining me on the line now is Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, who lost her mother in the incident…

GUEST: Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, lost her mother in the Doornkop double-storey structure collapse

SACC calls for moral renewal as South Africa Prepares to enter 2026

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:16:34 +0000

As most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of violence and a growing disregard for human life.

GUEST: Reverend Mzwandile Molo, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC)

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:15:58 +0000

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:14:41 +0000

The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication

Has South Africa done enough to close the wealth gap between Black and White?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:12:27 +0000

South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal countries, with the richest 10% holding a vast majority of wealth (around 86%). While a black middle class and elite have emerged, the overall disparity between the richest and poorest persists. So where are we going wrong in terms of wealth creation in South Africa? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political analyst & governance expert

Lebombo Border Update

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:09:19 +0000

Traffic volumes were still rising at the Lebombo border earlier today, with some people choosing to walk long distances to get their passports stamped. Let’s get the latest update from…

GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

Tavern Safety summit

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:08:31 +0000

Post today’s Tavern Safety Summit. We outline the objectives of today’s gathering as we understand that it was aimed at strengthening safety, compliance and collaboration within the tavern and hospitality sector.

GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework: South African Church Defenders comments

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:07:42 +0000

On Monday this week, I spoke to Dr. John Malomo, member of the section 22 committee about the CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework being published for public consultation. The South African Church Defenders has a view on this and I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Apostle Sniko Nxesi, SACD Co-ordinator in the Western Cape

Mail & Guardian’s Cabinet Report Card

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:31:01 +0000

Mail and Guardian has published its 2025 Cabinet Report Card that examines and rates President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance and his Cabinet. To tell us more about this year’s assessment report is …….

GUEST: Japhet Ncube, Mail & Guardian’s Editor in Chief

ANC calls for probe after Bitou deputy mayor allegedly fires gun in public

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:30:18 +0000

The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos surfaced allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, discharging a gun in public. The incident reportedly occurred in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, this past weekend. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, Spokesperson for the ANC in the Western Cape

CRL Rights Commission launches a Draft Self- Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:29:22 +0000

Section 22 Committee has published a draft Self-Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector for public consultation. The framework proposes establishing an independent Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability to certify organisations that meet specified standards.

GUEST: Dr John Malomo, member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian sector

Dr. Molefinyana Phera, appointed Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:28:39 +0000

The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, has appointed Dr. Molefinyana Phera as the Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government, with effect from 01 January 2026. Dr. Molefinyana Phera joins me on the line to talk about this appointment as well as his vision for the Free State Provincial Government…

GUEST: Dr. Molefinyana Phera, in-coming Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government

Tech: Truecaller Festive Season Safety Campaign

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:28:05 +0000

South Africa is currently in the most dangerous period of the year for scam calls, SMS fraud and impersonation scams, with new communication-risk data showing a sharp increase in fraudulent activity between November and January. To address this, Truecaller has launched a nationwide festive season scam safety campaign that is intended to educate the public. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mmathebe Zvobwo, Market Development Director for South Africa at Truecaller

Eastern Cape Department of Health intensifies response to rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:27:37 +0000

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has intensified its collaboration with social partners as part of a targeted response to the rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province, while simultaneously strengthening support systems for vulnerable new mothers and newborns during the festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ingrid Louw, Founder and CEO of Future4Baby

MK Party calls for removal of commissioner Mthombeni

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:26:56 +0000

The MK Party in Gauteng is calling for Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to be replaced amid a spade of rampant shootings in the province. The party is of the view that Mthombeni has dismally failed to lead Gauteng police as crime remains a major problem in the province.

GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Spokesperson in Gauteng

ANC condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:27:26 +0000

The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and ANC NEC member

SA’s Starlink-Musk Conundrum

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:26:32 +0000

We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi recently published a policy direction that will allow companies like Starlink to operate in the country through alternative equity equivalent investment programs. Those who support it, are of the view that policy shift is needed as it will attract foreign investment, however, the critics reject this notion, saying that the minister’s directive undermines the sovereignty of the country.

GUEST: Elinor Sisulu, Writer & Human Rights Activist

Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:25:42 +0000

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson

Border Management Authority’s festive season operations

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:24:44 +0000

The Border Management Authority launched an intensified law enforcement operation at the Maseru Border Post between the Free State and Lesotho to boost holiday security. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Free State

Mzwanele Nyhotso re-elected as President of the PAC

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:23:37 +0000

Post the Pan Africanist Congress’s 56th national elective congress. We chat to Mzwanele Nyhotso about his vision for the party going forward. The PAC is strongly and consistently known for its central focus on land politics – so has the party achieved its objectives since joining the GNU?

GUEST: Mzwanele Nyhotso, President of the PAC

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls on President Ramaphosa to declare state of emergency following DJ Warras’s death

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:51:40 +0000

Media personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has made a plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the declaration of a state of emergency in the wake of the death of DJ Warras. Let’s get more details on this from…

GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Media personality

M23 rebels begin withdrawal from Uvira in Eastern DR Congo

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:50:49 +0000

M23 rebels have begun withdrawing from the Eastern Congolese town of Uvira. This as part of complying with a U.S backed peace plan. However, Congo is not so optimistic about this announcement, stating that it was an attempt to relieve pressure on Rwanda. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

Overloaded bus to Malawi stopped with 52 extra passengers

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:50:10 +0000

A cross-border bus driver has been arrested after attempting to flee when he was intercepted for overloading on the N1 in Limpopo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, Limpopo spokesperson for transport and community safety

Children killing children

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:49:29 +0000

What was once unthinkable is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most chilling social trends: a growing number of children hurting and killing one another. What could be the cause of this and how can we stop it? Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic joins me on the line to shed some light…

GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Clinic

Thirteen illegal miners arrested in Bapong, North West

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:48:56 +0000

Police have increased their presence in the area of Bapong Village, North-West. This as efforts are being made to rescue five illegal miners that are believed to be trapped underground. But why is South Africa failing to deal with illegal mining? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

Joburg Water to be restored in the next 48 hours

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:48:17 +0000

After nearly a week of dry taps for many residents in the City of Joburg, Joburg Water says water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Gugulethu Quma, Operations Manager at the Joburg Water

Zero tolerance festive-season drunk driving campaign

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:47:42 +0000

With the festive season in full swing, traffic authorities have already arrested 2,719 drivers in a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year. To tackle this problem, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, together with AWARE.org, recently launched a zero tolerance festive season drunk driving campaign under the banner “Shiy’imoto”, urging motorists to leave their cars behind when consuming alcohol. To tell us more about this campaign is……

GUEST: Mokebe Thulo, AWARE.org CEO

How the day of reconciliation connects to economic transformation and inclusive access to capital

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:12:15 +0000

As South Africa observes Reconciliation Month. Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams joins us to discuss her department’s plans to unlock township and rural entrepreneurship opportunities across the Eastern Cape. This as part of taking meaningful action towards economic reconciliation.

GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development

Home Affairs arrests seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on “refugee” applications

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:11:16 +0000

The department of Home Affairs has ordered the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States resettlement programme aimed at only white Afrikaners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News specialist correspondent

Bail denied for musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:10:31 +0000

A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa has been following proceedings in court and joins me on the line…

GUEST: Rendani Raliphaswa, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

Tribute to Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:09:41 +0000

The brazen murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has left his family “devastated, broken and struggling to imagine a world without him”. The well-known radio and television presenter was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday shortly after midday. Joining us to pay tribute to DJ Warras is…

GUEST: Nicole Stock, DJ Warras’ sister

Hijacked buildings

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:08:40 +0000

Following the murder of popular DJ and businessman, DJ Warras. We hear from Herman Mashaba who is very passionate about the issue of ‘reclaiming hijacked buildings in the inner city of Johannesburg’.

GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Leader of ActionSA

anya Jakeni, international speaking champion from Bertharry English Private School has done it again, after winning the International Debate Competition in Finland, securing an incredible 1st place among 70 countries.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:07:17 +0000

Tanya Jakeni, international speaking champion from Bertharry English Private School has done it again, after winning the International Debate Competition in Finland, securing an incredible 1st place among 70 countries. Jakeni continues to raise the bar as some of you may recall that she did the same last year when she participated in international debating competitions that took place in Texas and Germany.

GUEST: Tanya Jakeni, Bertharry English Private School learner

Rand Water festive season maintenance

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:54:10 +0000

If you are a Joburg resident like myself then chances are you’ve been having water issues over the past few days due to Rand Water’s planned maintenance, which began on Saturday. Most areas will continue to have dry taps as the Rand Water maintenance moves from one phase to another. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

Thought Leader Conversation with Dr. Saths Cooper: Day of Reconciliation

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:53:24 +0000

Earlier this month, during the launch of this year’s Day of Reconciliation national commemoration, which took place today at the Ncome Museum in KZN, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said government called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. Let’s then talk about the significance of this day, reconciliation as a concept as well as how far we’ve come as a country where that is concerned, looking at 31 years of democracy and recent events. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Dr. Saths Cooper, Anti-apartheid activist and clinical psychologist

Popular DJ Shot in Johannesburg CBD

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:52:16 +0000

A popular South African DJ was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, was at the scene earlier and she now joins me on the line to give us more details about the shooting…

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

SAMA concerned with resignations of specialist doctors from Gauteng’s public health sector

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:51:23 +0000

The South African Medical Association is concerned with the escalating resignations of specialist doctors from Gauteng’s public health sector. The organization says these resignations should serve as a wake-up call and not be seen as another news story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Mzulungile Nodikida, South African Medical Association CEO

Four killed in N3 crash involving a car and fuel tanker

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:49:52 +0000

A serious accident involving two vehicles, one of which is a fuel tanker, near the Frere Interchange in KwaZulu-Natal resulted in the entire northbound carriageway towards Johannesburg being closed off to traffic following. Let’s get more information on this accident as well as the latest update from…

GUEST: Sindi Msimang, Kwa-Zulu Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson

IFP: Reconciliation has failed

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:48:37 +0000

The Inkatha Freedom Party says efforts to move reconciliation forward in South Africa have failed as millions of residents are still excluded from the country’s economic and social gains. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

Madlanga Commission Interim Report won’t be public

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:57:40 +0000

Earlier on, i played a clip from Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, explaining what will happen to the Madlanga Commission’s interim report vs what will happen to the final report. Let’s get an understanding on why this happened with…

GUEST: Professor Daniel Meyer, Public Management, Governance and Public Policy Professor At The University Of Johannesburg

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:56:13 +0000

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has retained his position after defeating a motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The MK Party wanted to remove Ntuli as premier of the province after accusing his administration of poor performance, corruption and financial mismanagement. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

Reconciliation Month

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:55:22 +0000

As we observe Reconciliation Month. Government calls on all South Africans and citizens to participate in this month’s activities and continue engaging in robust and honest conversations towards commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness, and nation building. This year’s national commemoration will take place tomorrow at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal under the theme “Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations”. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Thami Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

U.S holds first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings without SA’s participation

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:54:23 +0000

We examine the first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings of the G20 under the Presidency of the United States of America that are currently underway in Washington, D.C. The US has made it known that South Africa is not welcome to participate in these meetings, citing disagreements with South Africa’s recent G20 Presidency and also
accusing our country of promoting radical agendas. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Peter Fabricius, Daily Maverick’s Foreign Policy Journalist

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:53:29 +0000

KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, survived a motion of no confidence lodged against him by the MK Party in that province. We heard from the Premier himself earlier, let’s now get reaction from…

GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News reporter

Retired Justice Bess Nkabinde criticises Shamila Batohi for refusing to continue testifying after a launch adjournment

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:52:10 +0000

Chairperson of the Nkabinde Inquiry, retired Justice Bess Nkabinde, has criticised National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi for disrespecting the inquiry. This after Batohi refused to return to the proceedings after a lunch break, saying she needed to consult legal counsel before continuing her testimony.

GUEST: Elton Hart, Attorney from the University of Johannesburg’s Law Clinic

The Festive Road Safety Campaign

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:50:35 +0000

With the festive season upon us. We speak to the deputy minister of transport about road safety issues. The department of transport has dedicated this year to public education, empowering all road users to make safer choices.

GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport

People trapped under concrete in Verulam

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:49:52 +0000

A number of people were feared to be trapped under concrete after a four-storey temple collapsed in Verulam, north of Durban. Let’s get the latest on this story. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter in KZN

SACP members they can no longer attend ANC strategy meetings

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:52:12 +0000

Since the SACP took a decision to contest the upcoming local government elections for the first time without the ANC, there’s been a strain in the relationship between the alliance partners. Yesterday, during his closing speech at the ANC’s National General Council, ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said SACP members can no longer attend ANC strategy meetings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Madala Masuku, First Deputy General Secretary of the SACP

Matric Results in Newspapers: Court rules in favour of DBE

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:51:26 +0000

The North Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Basic Education to publish final matric results in newspapers. The application was initially brought by the Information Regulator in January 2025, on an urgent basis before 2-day hearing happened in October 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

BMA disrupts suspected human trafficking operations at OR Tambo International Airport

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:38:24 +0000

The Border Management Authority officials have successfully disrupted a suspected human trafficking operation, after intercepting fourteen Ethiopians and sixteen Bangladeshi nationals at OR Tambo International Airport. The organisation has warned that increased vigilance will continue over the festive period as criminal networks attempt to exploit high travel volumes. For more on this, we are joined by …….

GUEST: Mmeme Mokgomotsi, Spokesperson for the Border Management Authority

Taliban is guilty of violating international human rights law, says People’s Tribunal judges

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:37:52 +0000

Yesterday, the Permanent People’s Tribunal judges presented their final judgement in the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan. The judges ruled that Taliban authorities have flouted the international human rights law and that they have intentionally and severely deprived women and girls of fundamental rights, including the right to life, the right not to be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. To react to this judgement, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Orzala Ashraf Nemat, Prosecutor for People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

South Africa has crowned its brightest young wordsmiths at the 15th annual South African Spelling Bee Finals, held at the iconic Sun City Resort.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:37:14 +0000

South Africa has crowned its brightest young wordsmiths at the 15th annual South African Spelling Bee Finals, held at the iconic Sun City Resort. Today we are celebrating young talent, Mbulelo Tolom, who won this year’s junior category. The spirit of celebrating young people centers on recognising their potential, creativity, and resilience in shaping the future.

GUEST: Mbulelo Tolom, Junior Champion from Klerksdorp Primary School

NUM rejects Eskom unbundling

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:11:33 +0000

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) released a statement earlier commenting on the revised government strategy for the unbundling of Eskom. Let’s get more on where the NUM stands on this proposed unbundling with…

GUEST: Khangela Baloyi, NUM Energy Sector Coordinator

CIVICUS Monitor Annual Report: Civic space ratings have deteriorated in 15 African countries

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:10:43 +0000

We examine the CIVICUS Monitor’s annual report, titled “People Power Under Attack”, which rates the civic space in 198 countries and territories around the world. The report has found that over 80% of people in Africa South of the Sahara live in countries where civic space is rated “Repressed or Closed”. In countries like Sudan for instance, humanitarian workers and journalists are being killed, attacked, detained and threatened.

GUEST: Ine Van Severen, Head of CIVICUS Monitor

PAC Elective Conference

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:09:47 +0000

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The conference, started today and will run until Sunday. PAC delegates will elect new leadership and review the party’s policies. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

EFF supports MK’s motion of no confidence against Thami Ntuli

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:09:05 +0000

The EFF has thrown its support behind the MK Party’s motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. EFF leader Julius Malema says his party firmly believes that the MK Party should be allowed to lead KwaZulu-Natal. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party’s motion of no confidence against Ntuli will be voted on in the KZN Provincial Legislature on Monday next week. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Mongezi Thwala, EFF Provincial Chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal

Poverty trends in South Africa

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:06:02 +0000

According to Stats SA, the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report shows a significant decline in poverty rates over the past seventeen years. However, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo continue to experience the highest poverty headcounts. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

Matric exam leak caught for English, maths and science papers

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:04:58 +0000

Two basic education department officials have been suspended over the discovery that matric exam papers were leaked to seven schools in Tshwane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa,Department of Basic Education’s Media Liaison Officer

Paid For Interview

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:51:59 +0000

DA threaten to interdict NDPP head interviews

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:50:40 +0000

Earlier today, Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, divulged that her office received a letter from the DA’s lawyers threatening to interdict the interviews for the role of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) head position. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

Municipal Demarcation Board hands over final electoral wards to the IEC

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:49:54 +0000

The Municipal Demarcation Board has officially handed over the final set of electoral wards to the Electoral Commission of South Africa, which means that the commission will now be able to kickstart its election preparations with final and legally compliant ward boundaries. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, CEO of the Electoral Commission

ANC NGC Meeting

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:49:10 +0000

Today marks day three of the ANC National General Council meeting and a lot has been discussed already. For instance, we understand that the party will take a resolution regarding the issue of dual membership, following the SACP’s decision to contest next year’s local government elections independently. To unpack this for us is……

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

Durban Beaches closed due to abuse of sewer infrastructure

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:48:22 +0000

Two of Durban’s popular beaches, Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach, have been closed due to what the municipality has described as “abuse of sewer infrastructure” with rags, animal carcasses and other household items jamming the waterworks. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sibusiso Vilane, Acting Director for Sanitation services at the eThekwini Municipality

Australia Social Media Ban

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:47:32 +0000

At midnight, Australia’s new social media ban for children under the age of 16 came into force. The new legislation has been hailed as "world-leading" by Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Last year we spoke to Smartphone Free Childhood SA about their smartphone free schools campaign so we thought we should get reaction from them on this. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Lerato Ntwampe, Social Media Lawyer and Head of Advocacy for Smartphone Free Childhood SA

International Human Rights Day

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:46:52 +0000

As we observe International Human Rights Day. Wendy Isaack shares thoughts on how various states are moving toward finalising a new Crimes Against Humanity treaty.

GUEST: Wendy Isaack, Human Rights Lawyer & Senior expert in Gender Justice and International Law at MADRE

Failed coup attempt in Benin: Ecowas deploy ground troops in Benin

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:46:06 +0000

Post this past weekend’s failed coup attempt in Benin. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is concerned that coups may soon become a new mainstream in West Africa. The Benin events mark the third coup attempt and first failed coup this year in the Sahel region. Interestingly, there have been 17 coup attempts in Africa since 2020, including 11 successful coups. So far, 14 people have been arrested in connection with the failed coup in Benin. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Faith Mabera, Post-doctoral Research fellow at Wits University

DA Gauteng cabinet scorecard

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:02:28 +0000

Like they’ve been doing over the past few years, the DA in Gauteng has once again released what the party calls a scorecard of the Gauteng cabinet. Let’s get more on this from…

GUEST: Mike Moriarty, DA Gauteng Chief Whip

COPE postpone party’s National Elective Congress

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:43 +0000

The Congress of the People (COPE) says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of the upcoming 2026 local government elections. COPE’s acting General Secretary Eric Mohlapamaswi reveals that the party’s Congress National Committee has adopted a resolution to postpone the party’s National Elective Congress to April next year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Eric Mohlapamaswi, COPE’s acting General Secretary

Identity Fraud Report

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0000

We unpack the latest “Identity Fraud Report” that was recently released by Sumsub. According to the report, 92% of African consumers would only use service providers with strong anti-fraud measures. The report also reveals how the continent’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tom Schoon, Sumsub’s Head of Partnerships for Africa

ANC's 5th National General Council

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:13 +0000

Day 2 of the ANC's 5th National General Council continues in Boksburg, with delegates engaging on key organisational and policy issues. SABC News Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo has been following proceedings all day. Let’s get an update on what happened today…

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Reporter

Babita Deokaran Annual Lecture

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:59:38 +0000

Earlier on, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, delivered the inaugural Babita Deokaran Annual Lecture in Cape Town. The Annual Lecture, spearheaded by the Anti-Corruption Centre for Education and Research at Stellenbosch University’s School of Public Leadership celebrated Deokaran’s legacy of courage and her contribution in the fight against corruption. Minister Hlabisa joins us now to elaborate further on this…….

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

Syria marks one year since Assad was toppled

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:58:49 +0000

On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad’s fall. The toppling of Assad ended a ruinous 14 year long civil war that had left 620,000 people dead. One year on - what has changed since Assad’s toppling?

GUEST: Mohammed Dangor, former SA Ambassador to Syria, Libya and Saudi Arabia

South Africa-US Tensions

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:58:08 +0000

Recent weeks have highlighted the escalation of the diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa. According to Andre Vlok, this is a conflict of real and urgent consequences for the South African government and the South African people. But what is the real reason for US-South Africa fallout?

GUEST: Andre Vlok, Conflict Resolution expert

ANC’s 5th National General Council

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:02:10 +0000

Today, the ANC is holding its 5th National General Council meeting which serves as a forum for ideological engagement and strategic direction on the organisational and political challenges confronting the movement. To give us an overview of this all important meeting is……

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Senior reporter

ANC staff pickets outside the party’s 5th National General Council

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:42 +0000

Earlier today, ANC staff picketed outside the party’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg, over unpaid and chronically delayed salaries. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dan Semenya, NEHAWU Branch Deputy Secretary and ANC NGC delegate

Over 150 teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:58:23 +0000

Following shocking revelations that 176 teachers have been found guilty of sexual misconduct. Various teacher unions and child protection organisations in South Africa are calling for stronger laws to curb sexual misconduct in schools and they also want teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct to be dismissed.

GUEST: Thirona Moodley, Spokesperson for NAPTOSA KZN

Driving License validity increase from 5 to 8 years

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:56:05 +0000

The validity period for driving licences in South Africa is set to increase from five years to eight. Director-General of the Department of Transport, Mathabatha Mokonyana, confirmed this last week while briefing Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Infrastructure. Let’s get reaction from…

GUEST: Advocate Stefanie Fick, OUTA Project Manager

SACC Gauteng is saddened by Pretoria mass killing

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:54:18 +0000

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) in Gauteng is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Pretoria this past weekend, where 13 lives were violently taken, including the lives of children. We understand that three unknown gunmen stormed the venue in Saulsville township and randomly fired at a group of people who were drinking. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Bishop Sidwel Mokgothu, SACC Gauteng Chairperson

Political Analysis: ANC NGC

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:52:38 +0000

Former ANC President, Thabo Mbeki, attended this year’s ANC NGC after a lengthy absence. Could this be a positive sign towards the party’s renewal? Let’s get analysis on the party’s state and what we could see happening going forward with…

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:47:09 +0000

As international diplomats celebrate the peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, we ask - can this peace deal end the decades-long conflict in eastern Congo? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Pearl Mathibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and international security

The Madlanga Commission has adjourned for the day with Police Minister on special leave, Senzo Mchunu, still giving his testimony.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:11:44 +0000

The Madlanga Commission has adjourned for the day with Police Minister on special leave, Senzo Mchunu, still giving his testimony. Earlier we heard from suspended EMPD commissioner, Julius Mkhwanazi. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha, who’s been following proceedings at the commission now joins me on the line to share some of today’s highlights

Free State Provincial Government’s 16 Days of Activism: “Not In My Name” Provincial Men’s Indaba

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:08:28 +0000

The Free State Provincial Government hosted a 16 Days of Activism: “Not In My Name” Provincial Men’s Indaba at Lemo Greenpark in Bloemfontein today. President Cyril Ramaphosa was this year’s keynote speaker. To get more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ishmael Modiba, SABC News Reporter in Free State

People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:05:06 +0000

Following its public hearings that took place in Spain, two months ago. The People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan is scheduled to present its final judgement next week Thursday (December 11), in the Haque. Some of you may recall that, in a preliminary statement issued on October 10, the panel of judges found that evidence and testimony presented demonstrated a “coordinated, state-level campaign of gender persecution carried out with the intent to erase women from public life” by the Taliban. To help us understand some of the issues that were raised during the public hearings is…..

GUEST (UK): Dr Benafsha Yaqoobi, one of the prosecutors of the Tribunal

IEC Seminar on Digital Technology and Youth Participation in Democratic Processes

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:04:10 +0000

Today, the Electoral Commission in KwaZulu-Natal is hosting a seminar themed “Digital Democracy: Leveraging Digital Technology To Promote Youth Participation.” The seminar aims to provide a platform for youth representatives to deliberate on how digital tools and technologies can inspire and empower young South Africans to meaningfully participate in democratic processes. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Ntombifuthi Masinga, The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Electoral Officer

DA in Tshwane opens fraud case against Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise: ANC reaction

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:20:32 +0000

What does the ANC make of this? Let’s hear from…

GUEST: Bafuze Yabo, ANC Tshwane Spokesperson

DA in Tshwane opens fraud case against Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:06:21 +0000

The DA in Tshwane has opened a fraud case against the city's Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC, Eugene Modise, at the Brooklyn Police Station. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Cilliers Brink, DA Tshwane Caucus Leader

Amandla.Mobi calls for a wealth tax

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:05:12 +0000

Lobby group Amandla.Mobi has once again pleaded with Parliament to support its arguments for increasing taxes on the wealthy. The organisation is of the view that increasing taxes for the ultra-rich is essential to bridge South Africa’s growing inequality gap. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…….

GUEST: Tlou Seopa, Senior Campaigner at Amandla.Mobi

Action SA Rejects DA’s Misrepresentation Of Forensic Report & Ongoing Abuse Of Due Process

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:04:18 +0000

Action SA released a statement earlier noting the DA’s decision to lay criminal charges against the Deputy Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Eugene Modise, following the tabling of the forensic investigation report before Council last week. Let’s get more details on this from…

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairperson

30% Pass Mark

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:03:12 +0000

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane's motion to have the matric pass mark increased from 30% to 50% has been rejected by the National Assembly. This motion brought back conversations around the 30% pass mark so we thought we should break it down a bit with…

GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

South Africans warned to brace for more severe storms

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:37:49 +0000

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning about severe thunderstorms and damaging winds across several parts of the country. Forecasters have warned that this may include potentially dangerous conditions in the coming days. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Andre Fourie, Weather Forecaster from the South African Service

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial update

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:36:09 +0000

Earlier today, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial adjourned after three men seated in the public gallery were removed from the Pretoria High Court. We understand that police had received solid intel that there was a group of individuals who attended today’s proceedings with the sole purpose to commit murder. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

Women’s Legal Centre launches Nxme Him campaign

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:35:35 +0000

The Women’s Legal Centre has launched Nxme Him, a national civil disobedience campaign calling for the repeal of Section 154(2)(b), the law that makes it a crime to name an accused rapist before he pleads. Survivors can face up to 3 years in jail for speaking out, while accused rapists remain anonymous for months or even years. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Bronwyn Pithey, Women’s Legal Centre Lawyer

Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma resigns as MP

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:38:48 +0000

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) has announced that Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma has resigned as a member of Parliament. Zuma-Sambudla is currently fighting on multiple legal fronts; one issue relates to allegations that she was involved in recruiting 17 South African men to fight for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine and the other one is about her alleged role in inciting the deadly 2021 July riots. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Crime Stats

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:38:03 +0000

Today, acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia released the latest statistics on crime, covering the period between April to September this year. Encouragingly, the national murder rate has decreased by 6.9%, while gender-based violence and commercial crimes remain stubbornly high. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Criminologist from Tshwane University of Technology

PAC on Sobukwe death inquest

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:36:55 +0000

The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) President Mzwanele Nyhontso has submitted an application with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to open an inquest into the death of Robert Sobukwe. Sobukwe lost his life in Kimberely, Northern Cape on February 27, 1978 at the age of 53 years. His death was officially attributed to lung cancer and complications. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jaki Seroke, PAC Treasurer General

ANC reacts to Donald Trump’s G20 utterances

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:35:56 +0000

The ANC put out a statement reacting to what US President, Donald Trump, had to say about South Africa’s participation in next year’s G20. For more on what the party had to say about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu, National Spokesperson

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Jay Naidoo

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:35:42 +0000

Today, we are joined by someone who is widely known for having played a significant role in the establishment of South Africa’s democratic system and who firmly believes that there is no divine right to rule. According to him, leadership has to be earned daily. His name is Jay Naidoo and I hope that his personal story and fascinating thoughts on numerous topics will inspire you in so many ways.

GUEST: Jay Naidoo: Activist and a former Minister in the Nelson Mandela government & founding General Secretary of COSATU

Interception of illegally imported veterinary medicines

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:28:10 +0000

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that on the afternoon of 26 November 2025, BMA Port Agriculture officials intercepted an aircraft from Kenya and Tanzania carrying veterinary medicines in two polystyrene boxes weighing about eighty-four kilograms that were allegedly in transit through the Polokwane International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Eddie Machedi, Border Management Authority’s Port Agriculture Senior Commandant

ANC: No plot to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:25:58 +0000

The ANC released a statement yesterday denying that two deputy ministers in the Cabinet are plotting to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC leader and head of state. This comes after reports in the Sunday World that Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele and Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla are leading a plot within the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) to have the president removed. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Finance Champions 2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:25:01 +0000

We dissect the findings of the Jeune Afrique “300 Finance Champions” Report. According to the report, Guaranty Trust Bank retains the top spot among consolidated banking groups, with four Nigerian lenders in the top ten, something that demonstrates the West African nation’s dominance in the sector.

GUEST: Leanne de Bassompierre, Business Editor of the African Report

World AIDS Day

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:24:06 +0000

Earlier today, Deputy president, Paul Mashatile, led the World Aids Day commemoration main event at Ga-Masemola stadium in the Sekhukhune district in Limpopo. Today also saw the first individuals using lenacapavir for HIV prevention in the country as part of a study begin the treatment. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Daniel Mathebula, Treatment Action Campaign’s Limpopo Program Manager

SALGA National Member Assembly: Digital migration progress in municipalities.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:40:21 +0000

Mr. Kutlwano Chaba, SALGA Chief Digital Officer

SALGA National Member Assembly: Empowering Municipalities to Drive South Africa’s Growth Agenda through Economic Resilience and Sustainable Service Delivery”.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:47:23 +0000

Mthobeli Kolisa SALGA Chief Office: Municipal Sustainability Infrastructure Delivery, Spatial Transformation Services

ANC SACP bilateral engagement

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:29:00 +0000

Earlier today, the ANC and the SACP had a bilateral engagement at the Chief Albert Luthuli House as part of what the ANC described as ongoing efforts to consolidate unity of purpose in advancing the National Democratic Revolution. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mbulelo Mandlana, SACP National Spokesperson

Seventh African Union - European Union Summit

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:28:19 +0000

We unpack the 7th AU-EU Summit that is currently underway in Luanda, Angola. The theme of the Summit is “Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism”. The significance of this summit is informed by the fact that Europe is Africa’s main trading partner. However, our guest is of the view that the partnership between these two influential unions is unbalanced as hunger, misery, infant malnutrition, child labour and even slavery continue to haunt the African supply chains that feed European consumption.

GUEST (Geneva): Fernando Morales-del la Cruz, Journalist & Human Rights activist

ANC SACP bilateral engagement: Political Analysis

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:27:13 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Mbulelo Mandlana, SACP National Spokesperson, about the ANC and SACP bilateral meeting that took place in Johannesburg today. With the 2026 Local Government Elections set to happen in a couple of months, how will today’s meeting affect the SACP’s position to stand for the elections and where does this put the ANC and the tripartite alliance? To shed light on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Declaration of GBVF as a national crisis: but what about those who stand between survivors and further harm?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:26:33 +0000

Dr Vedhna Dayanand Lalla has welcomed the government’s decision to declare gender-based violence as a national disaster. However, she is of the view that social workers, community workers and GBVF practitioners stand between survivors and further harm, yet they face violence that often mirrors the very crises they intervene in - and according to her, this is a missing part of this significant story that government needs to pay attention to.

GUEST: Dr Vedhna Dayanand Lalla, Social work Lecturer at the North West University School of Psychosocial Health in Johannesburg

KZN floods

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:25:46 +0000

Earlier today, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, announced that the body of one of three victims swept away by floodwaters has been recovered following prolonged rainfall in the uMshwathi Local Municipality in KZN. The discovery was made by a roving team that has been working since Saturday night in response to the flooding in the Shiyabazali area of New Hanover. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Tembisa Hospital corruption: two suspects appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:24:46 +0000

Two suspects, a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and a Tembisa Hospital Official appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of corruption. This is in connection with the ongoing investigation linked to the hospital, and it is alleged that the pair tried to bribe an investigator tasked with investigating the R2bn scandal. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, Hawks spokesperson

South Africa hands over G20 Presidency to United States

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:44:53 +0000

South Africa has officially handed over the G20 Presidency to the United States of America in a low- key ceremony in Pretoria. While the US boycotted SA’s G20 Summit, diplomats who attended the event hailed the gathering as one of the most successful events in recent years. So what can we expect going forward between these two countries who haven’t been seeing eye to eye on several matters. For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits

16 Days of Activism: Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide March

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:43:20 +0000

The GoodMen Foundation, together with its Chief Patron; His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, will lead thousands of South Africans in the Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide March this Thursday at the Elka Stadium in Soweto. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Smangaye Xaba, Founder and CEO of The Good Men Foundation

Friday Fireside Chat with Yunus Carrim

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:21 +0000

With South Africa currently hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) leaders’ summit. Former Member of Parliament, Yunus Carrim reminds us that our country’s democracy and freedom that we all enjoy today was shaped by a combination of foundational principles and pivotal events, involving significant struggles and sacrifices that have continuously redefined our nation in the past three decades.

GUEST: Yunus Carrim, former ANC MP & Author of the new book “Attacking the Heart of Apartheid: The ANC’s MK Special Operations Unit”

Outlining the objectives of the G20 Summit

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:20:59 +0000

We unpack the G20 agenda, including the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. Several leaders have already arrived for the landmark event. The summit will focus on themes of “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

Nationwide peaceful marches against gender-based violence: KZN Focus

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:19:40 +0000

Thousands of South Africans are coming together today for a peaceful march against gender-based violence, aiming to raise awareness and honour victims and survivors across the country. Let’s get an idea of how it went in the KZN region with…

GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Operation Dudula protest

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:18:57 +0000

Operation Dudula will hold a peaceful protest around the area of Nasrec Expo Centre this weekend, to highlight concerns about unemployment, crime and access to services, which they blame on illegal immigration. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

G20 road closures and alternative routes around Johannesburg

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:18:14 +0000

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as strict G20 Summit security measures come into effect. We understand that high security operations will impact the N1, N3, N12, M1 and parts of the Golden Highway. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

19th Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:03:23 +0000

As I mentioned earlier, we are broadcasting live from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal today because SA FM in partnership with the Luthuli Museum brings you the 19th Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture delivered by Director-General of the World Trade Organization, DR NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA. The theme for this year’s Lecture will be ‘Reflecting on the work of the World Trade Organisation and its Global Impact’. The Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture is a partnership event between the Luthuli Museum, Luthuli Foundation, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as well as the University of KwaZulu Natal. For more on this event, I am joined by…

GUEST: Brian Xaba, Luthuli Museum Director

G20 Social Summit Interview: Myriam Taylor

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:26:22 +0000

Myriam Taylor has for more than 25 years involved herself intellectually and technically in the production of socio-political projects in countries such as France, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Angola, USA and Portugal. She is now here, in South Africa, attending the G20 Social Summit. Let’s get to know more about her and some of the work she’s done over the years…

GUEST: Myriam Taylor, Co-Founder MUXIMA and Humanity Summit

G20 Social Summit Interview: Children Help Shape the G20 Social Summit as South Africa Recognises Child Rights and Participation

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:35:53 +0000

Over the past weekend, children gathered in Johannesburg for the Children20 Pre-Summit engagement, with others joining online from across Africa. Together they unpacked, discussed, and debated issues relevant to their lived experience, to produce a bold and uncompromising declaration that outlines what they believe G20 leaders must prioritise to build a just and inclusive world. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: 14 year old Oyena Mjoli and 16 Old Year Melusi Mthembu

G20 Summit: The implications for African economies and the changes the G20 must prioritise

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:24:07 +0000

As G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg this week. One Campaign is calling for a fundamental reset of the global financial system and is challenging world leaders to stop making Africa pay more because the world sees it as less. They are also arguing that for too long, Africa has been burdened by a financial architecture that penalises its potential. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Serah Makka, ONE Africa’s Executive Director

Local Government Elections: IEC launches nationwide information workshops

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:23:30 +0000

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has launched a series of nationwide information workshops that are aimed at empowering aspiring candidates and new political parties prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

Ramaphosa dares political detractors in the ANC NEC

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:38:34 +0000

There were reports over the weekend that suggested that ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, dared his political detractors in the ANC National Executive Committee to give him a date by which he should resign. SABC News Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo, joins me on the line to breakdown what’s been happening in the ANC…

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics Reporter

U.S Economic Embargo on Cuba - 30 years later, is there any progress on the issue?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:37:40 +0000

Recently, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba. US embargo against the island began in 1960 and it was only loosened in 2000 to allow food and humanitarian goods to be sent to the country. However, it is public knowledge that the Cuban government has consistently called for an end to the sanctions, arguing that the embargo is a failed policy that primarily harms Cubans and hinders the country’s economic development. In addition, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution annually since 1992, that calls for the US to end the economic, commercial, and financial embargo - but unfortunately, the US is simply not willing to change its position on the issue. So what’s next for Cuba and how do they hope to resolve this sensitive political issue?

GUEST: Mr Fakri Rodriguez Pinelo, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa

SIU’s Fort Hare qualifications investigation to proceed despite Mabuyane court ruling

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:36:28 +0000

The Special Investigating Unit has confirmed that its investigation into alleged academic irregularities at the University of Fort Hare will continue, despite a recent High Court ruling that declared an earlier probe into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane unconstitutional. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson

Kumi Naidoo urges world leaders to support a roadmap for the phase-out of fossil fuels

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:37:07 +0000

Yesterday at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. South African Human Rights and Climate Justice activist, Kumi Naidoo went down on his knees and urged world leaders to support a roadmap for the phase-out of fossil fuels, arguing that this needs to be addressed urgently as it is threatening millions of lives around the globe.

GUEST (Brazil): Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights & Climate Justice activist and President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign

Madlanga Commission continued this week with explosive testimonies coming from former Ekurhuleni Municipality employees as well as Witness D who testified remotely in today’s proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the evidence

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:32:38 +0000

Madlanga Commission continued this week with explosive testimonies coming from former Ekurhuleni Municipality employees as well as Witness D who testified remotely in today’s proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the evidence and witness safety concerns. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha joined us on the show to give a brief summary of this week’s testimonies

Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

How should we tackle South Africa’s gambling problem?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:31:53 +0000

As South Africa is witnessing a massive rise in gambling. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana joins us to outline the party’s seven-point plan that is aimed at addressing the gambling problem in this country. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with online platforms remaining popular as they are easily accessible in many ways.

GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi MP and Chief Organiser for the party

DA tables motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:31:09 +0000

The DA’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, tabled a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in the Provincial Legislature earlier today. Let’s get more on this from…

GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

Supreme Court of Appeal hears ANC’s MK trademark appeal bid

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:30:36 +0000

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is today hearing an appeal brought by the ANC after the party unsuccessfully tried to stop the use of the MK Party’s name and logo citing trademark infringement at the Durban High Court. SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein, Kamo Tsotetsi was in court and joins me on the line now…

GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

KZN SAPS Media briefing

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:08:53 +0000

Police in KwaZulu-Natal briefed the media at the SAPS KZN Provincial Headquarters in Durban on investigation matters from the Madlanga Commission, including James Stuart Scharnick’s criminal record. SABC News Reporter, Celumusa Zulu was at the briefing and now joins me on the line to share some of the key details that came out…

GUEST: Celumusa Zulu, SABC News Reporter in KZN

Defend Our Democracy reacts to Donald Trump’s decision not to attend the G20 Meeting

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:05:32 +0000

The organisation is of the view that Trump’s decision not to attend the upcoming major event “is a continuation of a persistent campaign to not only undermine our sovereignty but also seeks to spread disinformation and sow racial division within South Africa’s public discourse”. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

G20: Africa in Business - Thami Ngubeni & Jon Gericke

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:04:08 +0000

MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:36 +0000

Vuyo Zungula, Parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Mid-term budget reaction: MK Party

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:39 +0000

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier today. Godongwana delivered the delayed mid-term budget following several attempts to pass the initial budget amid outcry over a proposed VAT increase. Let’s get reaction from political parties starting with…

GUEST: Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP

Mid-term budget reaction: DA

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:14 +0000

Another party that spoke to Thulasizwe this morning was the Democratic Alliance. What do they make of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana? Joining me on the line to tell us is…

GUEST: Dr. Mark Burke, DA Finance Spokesperson

Mid-term budget reaction: ACDP

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:58:32 +0000

We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

Africa Tech Festival 2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:57:59 +0000

We unpack the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival that is currently underway in Cape Town. The gathering will among other things explore how technology can be utilised to drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa. For more details on the significance of this year’s gathering, we are joined by….

GUEST: David Monaghan, Vice President of Africa Tech Festival

Mid-term budget reaction: IFP

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:57:17 +0000

GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip in Parliament

What are the main issues at Cop30?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:48:30 +0000

The 30th Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is currently underway in Belem, Brazil. We understand that this year’s conference will focus on the goals of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and advancing climate finance commitments. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Thando Lukuko, MD: Mansa Advisory, a climate services consultancy

Department of transport postpones AARTO to July next year

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:27:25 +0000

The department of transport has announced that the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been delayed until July next year, stating that some municipalities were not yet ready to implement it. The national rollout was due to commence next month. To react to this, we are joined by ……

GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)

Reporter Summary: Madlanga Commission

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:26:01 +0000

The first hour of this show was dedicated to live proceedings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission. Let’s get a summary of today’s proceedings with…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

Ministerial stakeholder engagement

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:25:12 +0000

A ministerial stakeholder engagement happened this morning in Westbury. The meeting was attended by top police brass, including National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and his Gauteng counterpart Tommy Mthombeni. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, appeared at the Durban High Court today for the beginning of her trial. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama was in court and joins me on the line to tell us about today’s proceedings… GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama, SABC News reporter

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:23:36 +0000

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, appeared at the Durban High Court today for the beginning of her trial. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama was in court and joins me on the line to tell us about today’s proceedings…

GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama, SABC News reporter

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in collaboration with the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflections (MISTRA) and the Takealot Group, launched a landmark industry report, titled “Seizing the Moment: Unlocking South Africa’s E-commerce Promise”.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:21:34 +0000

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in collaboration with the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflections (MISTRA) and the Takealot Group, launched a landmark industry report, titled “Seizing the Moment: Unlocking South Africa’s E-commerce Promise”. The report explores South Africa’s e-commerce landscape, highlighting the challenges and opportunities to drive inclusive growth, digital inclusion, and re-industrialisation. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Shamiela Letsoalo, Chairperson of E-commerce Forum

Malusi Gigaba ordered to appear in court on corruption charges

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:25:38 +0000

ANC MP Malusi Gigaba was today ordered to present himself for an engagement with the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC). In a statement posted on social media, Gigaba’s office said he received a notice from the National Prosecuting Authority. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Rudie Heyneke, OUTA Senior Project Manager and the organisation’s expert on Malusi Gigaba

Police Minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu hands over electronic devices

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:23:54 +0000

Police Minister on special leave, Senzo Mchunu, handed over his electronic devices to the South African Police Service today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sthembiso Mshengu, Senzo Mchunu’s spokesperson

March and March movement protest against drugs and crime in the city of eThekwini

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:20:27 +0000

Earlier today, March and March civil organisation took to the streets of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, demanding urgent action against organised crime, corrupt police officers and drug dealers in the area. Joining us to outline the objectives of the march is…..

GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Founder of March and March

South Africans stranded in Ukraine’s Donbas region have reached out for help, says the Presidency

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:19:27 +0000

As you may have heard yesterday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of seventeen South Africans who were allegedly duped into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A statement from the Presidency notes that 16 of the men are from KwaZulu-Natal, while one is from the Eastern Cape.

GUEST: General Mojo Motau, retired SA Army General who served as Chief of Defence Intelligence

Zohran Mamdani - what makes his win so significant and what defines his politics?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:23:01 +0000

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City after defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, a former governor of New York state. Born in Uganda, Mamdani is a Muslim of Indian descent who spent some of his formative years in South Africa.

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News US Correspondent

Qwaqwa born engineer, Teboho Twala, joined Jon Gericke to talk about the recently launched ZAKHAA PAY, a ground-breaking payment wallet meticulously designed for all South Africans, offering secure and accessible digital payments and financial services.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:19:25 +0000

Qwaqwa born engineer, Teboho Twala, joined Jon Gericke to talk about the recently launched ZAKHAA PAY, a ground-breaking payment wallet meticulously designed for all South Africans, offering secure and accessible digital payments and financial services.

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Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:57:40 +0000

IEC state of readiness for 2026 Local Government Elections

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:56:24 +0000

Earlier today, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on preparations for the 2026 local government elections. During the briefing, the commission announced that the next municipal elections are expected to take place between early November next year and late January 2027. So far, over 300, 000 South Africans have registered as first-time voters. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Masego Shiburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)

Brown Mogotsi alleged shooting in Vosloorus

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:36:15 +0000

Businessman Brown Mogotsi is set to open a case following an alleged shooting in Vosloorus last night. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News Reporter in Vosloorus

Increase of over a million visitors to South Africa

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:35:25 +0000

According to the Department of Tourism, there has been an increase of over one million visitors to South Africa from the period of January 2025 to September 2025. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said these figures confirm that tourism has not only recovered but is once again driving economic growth. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa

The politics and economics of food security in Africa

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:05:58 +0000

Post the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Summit that recently took place in Rwanda. We look at the Kampala Declaration of 2025, which redefines agriculture not just as a sector, but as the foundation of resilient, equitable, and inclusive food systems. To give us an overview of the just ended meeting is…..

GUEST: Mrs Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong, Director of Programme Implementation and Coordination at AUDA- NEPAD

Court rules Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:49:16 +0000

Last week, the High Court in KwaZulu-Natal ruled that Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli's 1967 death was the result of an "assault" by apartheid police, overturning decades of claims that it was an accident. Let’s get a view from the family on this ruling. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mthunzi Luthuli, Chief Albert Luthuli’s first grandson

Urban2063 Launches The Unstoppable Force Report: A Rallying Call for Africa’s Urban Future

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:47:51 +0000

A new report titled “The Unstoppable Force” by Urban2063, challenges the continent to be more innovative in terms of how its cities can drive inclusive growth amid the climate crisis. It is widely projected that one billion more Africans will be city-dwellers by 2063, yet over 80% of Urban jobs remain informal. So how can African leaders achieve the right balance? Joining us to unpack the report’s key insights and what needs to happen going forward is…..

GUEST (Spain): Professor Edgar Pieterse, Founding Director of the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town (UCT)

Johannesburg Informal Traders Court Case

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:46:48 +0000

The case between the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa and the City of Johannesburg, over the forced removal of unregistered informal traders from the city centre, returned to court today. Informal traders challenged by-law enforcement that saw them removed from certain streets in the CBD. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC Community Safety in the City of Joburg

Madlanga Commission highlights

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:45:52 +0000

The Madlanga Commission resumed this morning with further testimony from witnesses after the explosive testimony from Witness C last week. We took the last hour of the commission live in the first hour of this show. Sibahle Motha, SABC News reporter has been keeping an eye on the proceedings all day and she joins me on the line to share some of the highlights from today’s testimonies…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

16:50 Listener engagement

The Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee proceedings: The Week That Was.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:50:20 +0000

As South Africa grapples with eroding trust in its institutions. A lot was revealed during the proceedings this week, including questionable decisions and practices that have entrenched corruption. To help us scrutinise this week’s explosive testimonies is…

GUEST: Mike Bolhuis, Specialist Investigator Into Serious Violent, Economic and Cybercrimes

WINNING: Angelina Bognounou has been named the new Director for L’Oréal South Africa’s Research & Innovation (R&I) Hub.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:13:56 +0000

Angelina Bognounou has been named the new Director for L’Oréal South Africa’s Research & Innovation (R&I) Hub. This milestone marks a significant moment for leadership diversity within L’Oréal’s global R&I network.

GUEST: Angelina Bognounou, L’Oréal South Africa’s new Research & Innovation Hub Director

Informal Traders march outside Johannesburg High Court

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:13:06 +0000

Tensions were high this afternoon in Johannesburg’s inner city as informal traders marched outside the Johannesburg High Court, protesting the City’s crackdown on unauthorised vendors. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

NUMSA on the deadlock in the auto industry

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:12:23 +0000

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) called an urgent press conference earlier today to address the deadlock in wage talks with employers in the auto industry. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson

Patriotic Afrikaners say no to Washington’s resettlement plan

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:11:52 +0000

In conversation with Chris Spies on why he has decided to join a group of Afrikaners who have penned an open letter, rejecting Donald Trump’s resettlement offer and objecting to being used as “pawns in America’s culture wars”. Trump has repeatedly said White South Africans are being persecuted, a claim that has been rejected by South Africa’s government and top Afrikaner officials.

GUEST: Chris Spies, Dialogue practitioner

21st CAADP Meeting

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:10:52 +0000

Let’s now speak to our senior reporter who is currently in Kigali, attending the 21st Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP PP). The event aims to reinforce Africa’s commitment to building inclusive, climate resilient and nutrition sensitive agricultural systems.

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, SABC News reporter

Human Rights Watch: You’ll Die Waiting for Justice Report

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:46:20 +0000

We unpack the Human Rights Watch’s report on the lack of accountability for the killings in eSwatini that occurred during the 2021 pro-democracy protests. The 26 page report, “You will Die Waiting for Justice”, confirms that the Royal eSwatini Police Service and the Umbutfo eSwatini Defence Force improperly used tear gas and rubber bullets, and physically assaulted civilians during the 2021 unrest. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Noma Masiko-Mpaka, Human Rights Watch Researcher, covering South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho

Auditor General calls on government to put more effort in ensuring equitable and quality education for children with disabilities

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:45:36 +0000

We dissect the Auditor General’s report that looked at the country’s progress towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SGD 4.5, with a focus on providing equal and equitable quality education for children with disabilities by 2030. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Thato Mahlamvu, Head of Specialised Audits at Auditor General’s Office

G20: CLIMATE & ENERGY - Africa in Business: Thami Ngubeni & Ashraf Garda

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:34:56 +0000

Thami Ngubeni: The Africa CSO G20 Climate, Energy & Sustainable Finance Network (ACG20) states that the second Global Tipping Points Report has declared the world has already breached the first major climate tipping point, marked by the widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs. It highlights the need for transformative climate justice and financial delivery from the world's wealthiest nations, particularly the G20.

Ashraf Garda: ACG20 has called for immediate action and the acceleration of a people-centred Just Energy Transition (JET), and also urged G20 member countries to ensure these transitions are equitable and are not exploitative. For more on this, we are joined on the line by Kuda Manjonjo, a Just Transition Advisor at Powershift Africa, one of the bodies that comprise the Africa CSO G20 Climate, Energy & Sustainable Finance Network - ACG20.

Court rules chief Albert Luthuli’s death was murder, not an accident

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:33:29 +0000

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that the death of ANC stalwart chief Albert Luthuli was a murder, overturning the decades-old finding that it was an accident. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:32:35 +0000

Today, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry welcomed back Witness C to continue with his testimony. You may have heard the latter part of the testimony in the first hour of this show. We have invited SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha, to join us and share some of the key moments that came out from the earlier part of witness C’s testimony.

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

Right of reply: Cilliers Brink tells his side of the story

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:51:01 +0000

On Monday, we spoke to the national spokesperson of the ANC, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri about the party’s interpretation of the current situation in the country, given recent revelations at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that have exposed significant allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within the country’s criminal justice system. When articulating her responses, Mahlengi also raised the issue of media bias in relation to the DA, arguing that media outlets rarely cover the Democratic Alliance in a negative light. She brought up Cilliers Brink’s name and asked why is the media so quiet on alleged links between Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and the former mayor of Tshwane. Cilliers Brink joins us today to give his side of the story……

GUEST: Cilliers Brink, Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Tshwane Metro

Air Traffic and Navigation Services stabilising operations and rebuilding core capacity ahead of the G20 and festive season

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:24:46 +0000

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Matome Moholola, gave an update this morning on the entity’s progress in stabilising operations and rebuilding core capacity ahead of the G20 and festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

South African Human Rights Commission’s symposium

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:22:31 +0000

This October marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission. To commemorate this milestone, the South African Human Rights Commission will host a symposium to critically reflect on its legacy. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Advocate Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

IEC’s seminar on the impact of governance in South Africa

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:07:21 +0000

Earlier today, the Electoral Commission in the Eastern Cape held a thought leadership seminar on the impact of governance in South Africa ahead of next year’s local government elections. Joining us to outline the objectives of today’s session is….

GUEST: Ms Kayakazi Magudumana, Electoral Commission’s head of elections in the Eastern Cape

At 92, Cameroon’s Paul Biya secures eighth term in office

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:09:02 +0000

Paula Biya, the world’s oldest president has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s presidential election. The result has raised the prospect of more confrontations between opposition supporters and security forces as Cameroonians widely reject the outcome.

GUEST (Lilongwe): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

SA is first in Africa to register twice-a-year anti-HIV jab

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:03:28 +0000

South Africa has become the first African country, and our medicines regulator the third worldwide, to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab lenacapavir (LEN) that could bring an end to HIV/Aids if enough people take it. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa

Hundreds gather to show support for Dlamini twins after lift shaft accident

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:02:46 +0000

Hundreds of people gathered in the Durban CBD today to demand justice for the Dlamini twins, who fell down a lift shaft during repairs at their block of flats a week ago. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in KZN

Eastern Cape Province Mining CSI Indaba 2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:01:02 +0000

The Eastern Cape province is hosting the 3rd Annual Eastern Cape Province 2025 Mining CSI Indaba this week in East London. This year’s theme is, “Unlocking the Full Mining Value Chain for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development”. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tando Mandela, Managing Director of the Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba

ANC’s viewpoint on the state of affairs in the country

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:40 +0000

ANC spokesperson comments on the state of affairs in the country as we continue to witness more shocking revelations from the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. The party maintains its commitment to accountability, emphasising that individuals must be judged by evidence and that the law must take its course when individuals act outside the law.

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

Political Analysis: Afrika Mayibuye Movement removes its first deputy president

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:15:39 +0000

Afrika Mayibuye Movement has confirmed that its national officials have decided to remove Nolubabalo Mcinga as the first deputy president of the organisation. According to the party, Mcinga allegedly held unauthorised meetings with the leader of UMkhonto WeSizwe Party, Jacob Zuma and Mpumalanga businesswoman Mary Phadi without the knowledge or consent of the party. Let’s get analysis from Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, who’ll shed some light about what this could potentially mean for the party…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

G20: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:50:06 +0000

Guest: Sophie Masipa, G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Task team member...

Ministers of Education and officials in the sector from different parts of the world are gathering for the fourth G20 Education Working Group taking place at the Kruger National Park.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:45:17 +0000

Ministers of Education and officials in the sector from different parts of the world are gathering for the fourth G20 Education Working Group taking place at the Kruger National Park. The sub-theme they are focusing on is: Educational Professionals for Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa is facing a lot of challenges on issues of higher education mainly student funding, unemployed graduates, innovation. So what is it that we as a country are taking to the G20 Working Group and what are some of the successes over the years? To tell us more on this, we are joined on the line by...

Guest: Dr Nkosinathi Sishi - Director General in the Department of Higher Education

New research shows deaths of children under five linked to air pollution, particularly in the world’s poorest countries

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:44:21 +0000

New report titled “Structural dependencies perpetuate disproportionate childhood health burden from air pollution” shows that children in the poorest countries, including South Africa face a higher risk of death from air pollution. In 2021 alone, 709, 000 children under five died worldwide from air pollution. With South Africa being the sixth highest generator of electricity from coal in the world - what can be done to keep children safe from poor air quality?

GUEST: Josephine Keal, Paediatrician with an interest in climate change and air pollution

Madlanga Commission: Witness A continues testimony

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:49:58 +0000

The Madlanga commission, formerly known as the judicial commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, continued today with its partial in-camera hearings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. Sibahle Motha, SABC News Politics Reporter, has been following proceedings and joins me on the line to share what “Witness A” had to say in his testimony today…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Politics Reporter

The State of the South African State: Capacity, capability and ethics

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:49:15 +0000

We unpack the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s latest publication that assessed South Africa’s three decades into democracy, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the state, offering concrete recommendations for rebuilding trust and effectiveness in government. One of the key findings of this publication is that many state institutions suffer from inadequate technical capacity, weak professional cultures, high vacancy rates and poor leadership, which undermine both policy-making and execution. For more on the outcomes of the publication, we are joined by….

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Paid Interview: Sanlam SMME Day

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:48:33 +0000

Thandeka Nkambule

DA proposes economic empowerment bill

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:39:12 +0000

The DA has proposed an economic empowerment bill that the party says removes race as a determining factor, replacing it with a needs-based approach. The bill is the party’s proposed policy to replace Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

Deciphering the UN Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:38:39 +0000

Anti-apartheid activists, human rights campaigners and legal experts recently converged in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss the UN draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. This after last year’s NGO forum that also took place in Banjul, that discussed reparatory justice for historical injustices. Interestingly, this year’s meeting among other things, looked at the conventional definition of apartheid and how it can be updated within the treaty. For further elucidation on the significance of this meeting and its outcomes thereof, we are joined by……

GUEST (Banjul): Wendy Isaack, Human Rights Lawyer & Senior expert in Gender Justice and International Law at MADRE

SA’s new 720MW wind farm expected to come online in 2029

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:55 +0000

With several Eskom coal plants facing retirement due to environmental goals and energy transition. We tell you more about South Africa’s new 720MW wind farm that is expected to come online in 2029. Once it becomes operational, this will be South Africa’s largest private wind farm to date, playing a critical role in complementing the country’s power grid.

GUEST: Mark Tanton, CEO at Red Cap Energy

Cradock Four Inquest

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:17 +0000

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape continued today. Former MP, Samuel de Beer, testified and said this about one of the Cradock Four, Mathew Goniwe…

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For more on what happened today, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

the run up to the 2025 NEV Summit at Gallagher Convention Centre on 22 and 23 October 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:58:08 +0000

Guest : Andile Africa AIDC CEO

Cradock 4 Inquiry

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:57:04 +0000

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape was adjourned to today. On Wednesday, the inquest’s investigating officer, Col. Mthetheleli Dweba, took the stand and was cross-examined by lawyers representing the families of the slain activists. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Kim Daniels, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

Auditor General of South Africa Audit Report

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:56:20 +0000

Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, welcomed the audit outcomes report for the 2024/25 financial year from Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke, on Wednesday this week in Bloemfontein. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State MEC: Treasury and Economic Development

ZANU-PF holds its 22nd Annual National People’s Conference

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:55:38 +0000

As the ZANU-PF National People’s Conference begins today. We look at the tensions between the party’s top leaders, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused of making treasonous remarks against the constitution and President Emmerson Mnangagwa - while on the other hand Mnangagwa is accused of repeating the sins of the past. So how vital is this conference - can it unite or divide the party? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST (Zim): Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

Post Matjhabeng Investment Summit

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:54:49 +0000

Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha

Teboho Mokoena yellow card: McKenzie writes to FIFA and SAFA, demanding full accountability on the matter

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:53:36 +0000

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has written a formal letter to FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino regarding the Teboho Mokoena yellow card debacle and how it was handled by the South African Football Association (SAFA). McKenzie is of the view that this administrative oversight brought South African football into disrepute. For more on what this latest development means, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Janet Whitton, SABC Sport Presenter & Researcher

Google partners with PanSALB to launch AI Glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0000

As we mark International Dictionary Day. We look at the partnership between Google and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), following their launch of the AI glossary in three South African languages, namely; isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. This as they attempt to foster linguistic inclusion in the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Abongile Mashele, head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google South Africa

G20: WOMEN - Africa in Business

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:37:54 +0000

The founder and CEO of Crtve Development, Dr Okito Wedi…

LATEST: Senzo Meyiwa trial

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:56:02 +0000

There was a bit of drama earlier today in the Senzo Meyiwa trial when one of the accused broke down as he recounted the experience of being arrested and separated from his family. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, has been in court following these proceedings. Pearl now joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter

KZN plane crash on Nottingham Road in the Midlands.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:55:31 +0000

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KZN Transport spokesperson

B20 Forum

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:54:37 +0000

Government and business leaders are meeting in Johannesburg at the B20 forum to discuss investments and policies aimed at advancing local manufacturing of health products and improving health access. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

Cradock Four inquest

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:54:05 +0000

The Cradock Four inquest continued today at the Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha. The reopened inquest was set up to establish if apartheid security branch police or any other persons can be held liable for the deaths of some anti-apartheid activists. Let’s get an update on what’s been happening in court with…

GUEST: Ntombozuko Balintulo, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:53:40 +0000

But how did we get here and how much did it take for the team to qualify? Many football fans have been waiting for the national team to get back to its rightful place not only on the continent but the world at large and finally they have done it. Joining us to talk about what this moment means and what it’s like to play at the World Cup is….

GUEST: Aaron Mokoena, former Bafana Bafana Captain

The life and times of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:53:03 +0000

Tributes continue to pour in for a man widely regarded as Kenya’s most influential opposition leader, Raila Odinga who sadly passed away while undergoing treatment in India. Although he never became president of his East African country, Odinga was a larger-than-life figure in Kenyan politics and a revered statesman in the region.

GUEST (Kenya): John Maina, who worked in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s office

Plastic free refill stations launched in Tembisa

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:52:27 +0000

Single use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past as shoppers will now be introduced to innovative refill dispensers in spaza shops across Tembisa. To tell us more about this exciting innovation is….

GUEST: Nevo Hadas, CEO of Smartfill

South Africa’s safety ranking has taken a significant hit on the global stage

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:52:03 +0000

South Africa has slipped down the latest Global Safety Index. According to the 2025 report from CS Global Partners, which assess 166 countries, South Africa has plunged 50 places in the global ranking for safety (sitting at 129th position to be precise). Escalating crime rates and concerns over corruption are some of the issues that inform this steep decline. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of INTERPOL, Security strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

Ignoring councillor illiteracy in local government reforms risks deepening service delivery failures across South Africa, says Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:46:22 +0000

As South Africa approaches the 2026 local government elections, it faces a crisis of service delivery backlogs, infrastructure decay and financial failures. According to Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, these problems won’t be resolved without confronting the impact of councillor illiteracy across municipalities nationwide. She is arguing that South Africa must urgently adopt a minimum requirement of a Grade 12 certificate for all councillors to equip them with the essential skills for leadership and administration.

GUEST: Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, a Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at North-West University

Gauteng Health HOD suspended

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:21:44 +0000

Gauteng Department of Health head of department, Lesiba Malotana, has been placed on suspension with immediate effect. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, announced Malotana’s suspension earlier today in light of revelations made regarding a procurement syndicate operating within the provincial health structures. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Madeleine Hicklin, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health

Israel-Hamas swap hostages and prisoners

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:47:42 +0000

With the release of about 2, 000 Palestinian prisoners today. We hear from Dr Zaheera Soomar who has been championing a global struggle to ensure justice for Palestine. She was part of the 450 activists that recently attempted to sail into Gaza to break Israel’s blockade.

GUEST: Dr Zaheera Soomar, Member of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Nozi Tshabalala

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:09:22 +0000

Today we are joined by an internationally acclaimed conference moderator, Nozipho Tshabalala. She is widely known for facilitating dialogues that largely focus on collective vision, strategic possibility and actionable change. Her personal journey, which is mainly characterised by resilience, overcoming challenges and achieving success, continues to serve as a powerful source of inspiration for many young women.

GUEST: Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO of the Conversation Strategists

People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:43:39 +0000

Given the devastating human rights situation for women and girls in Afghanistan. We look at the People’s Tribunal that is currently underway in Spain. The tribunal aims to expose the Taliban’s crimes and document human rights violations committed under their rule. It has been set up by the Permanent Peoples Tribunal at the behest of a group of four Afghanistan civil society organisations. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Orzala Ashraf Nemat, Member of the Prosecutorial team

University of Free State Students protest

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:42:41 +0000

A number of students have been arrested for public violence at two University of Free State’s campuses after students embarked on protests against the university’s proposed scrapping of provisional registration which comes into effect next year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Phiwa Dlamini, University of Free State’s SRC member

National Treasury Launches MzansiXchange Pilot

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:28:49 +0000

The National Treasury has unveiled the MzansiXchange Pilot, which will enable seamless online access to services, something that will enhance South Africa’s digital public infrastructure. This initiative forms part of MyMzansi, South Africa’s roadmap for digital transformation and it’s aimed at addressing key challenges pertaining to data fragmentation and a lack of interoperability, particularly in the public sector.

GUEST: Melvyn Lubega, head of the Digital Service Unit at the Presidency

Gaza Ceasefire

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:56:39 +0000

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We understand that the two sides are now preparing for an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the agreement, saying that the U.N stands ready to provide its full support. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Centre welcome the extension for comments on Draft Capacity Norms and School Admissions Regulations

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:55:44 +0000

Equal Education has welcomed the department of basic education’s decision to extend the deadline for public comments on the Draft Regulations on the Admission of Learners to Public Schools and the Draft Regulations on Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for the Capacity of Ordinary Public Schools. They say this extension offers a crucial opportunity to genuinely listen to those whose lives will be most affected by these regulations. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Katherine Sutherland, Researcher at Equal Education Law Centre

COSATU National Day of Action

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:40:28 +0000

COSATU is observing a National Day of Action across the country. In Gauteng, they are holding a picket outside Thembisa Hospital, demanding accountability following the recent SIU report on the looting of 2 billion rand at the facility. There was also a march in the Cape Town and to tell us more about what was happening in the Western Cape, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Malvern De Bruyn, COSATU Western Cape Provincial Secretary

Free State’s 8th Annual Provincial Research Colloquium

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:39:53 +0000

Various university researchers and key stakeholders from Free State Government departments are currently meeting to discuss the challenges and possible solutions that can be employed to bring about sustainable economic development and growth in the province. Joining us to outline the objectives of this year’s meeting is……

GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State’s MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism

Education Assistants not paid

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:39:06 +0000

There’s been an ongoing issue between the department of employment and labour as well as the department of basic education involving the payment of Education Assistants. Deputy Minister of the department of employment and labour, Jomo Sibiya, spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane this morning on The Morning Brief about this issue and this is what he had to say…

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Let’s also get an understanding on what went wrong and how soon will this issue be sorted with…

GUEST: Terence Khala, Department of Basic Education Media Relations Officer

What does the future hold for public schools in KZN?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:38:36 +0000

We look at KZN’s disturbing reports about alleged instability in the public school system. Recent reports suggest that the province’s department of education is not doing well at all and this has left many questioning how quality education can be achieved when the department operates in crisis mode. For more on this we are joined by….

GUEST: Vee Gani, Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association

Prince George Mahlangu

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:04:49 +0000

Unite For Change

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:00:50 +0000

A new political party, Unite for Change, will be registered to contest the upcoming local government elections. Rise Mzansi, BOSA and Good have united to form this new party. The 3-parties will however continue to exist independently. Let’s get a sense of what this means for 2026 and beyond with…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

Phala Phala Trial Update

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:59:47 +0000

The trial-within-a-trial into the theft of $580 000 at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, has been postponed to Wednesday this week at the Modimolle Regional Court. To give us details on why this happened, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Pimani Baloyi, SABC Reporter in Limpopo

Unite for Change: What’s at stake in SA’s local government elections and can this new political alliance reshape South Africa’s political landscape?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:59:05 +0000

Following the merger of three political parties, namely GOOD party, Rise Mzansi and Build One South Africa, we ask - Can Unite for Change unite South Africans and what is it that they are offering that the country’s many political parties aren’t offering already? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary General

The Global Watch: Are Christians under attack in Nigeria?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:58:19 +0000

Reports coming from Nigeria suggest that the international community has shown little or no willingness to tackle the ongoing violence against Christian communities in the country. We understand that more than 50 000 Christians have been killed in the past 14 years. But what informs these killings? For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST (Nigeria): Eniola Daniel, Reporter with Guardian, Nigeria

Recognition of AmaZulu King, His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, SCA judgment

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:56:15 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has successfully appealed the December 2023 judgment of the Gauteng High Court that set aside the recognition of AmaZulu King, His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside the High Court order. Let’s talk about this judgment with…

GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Attorney and Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys

The role SABC in informing the public about the transition trajectory of motor industry (from combustion engines to EV)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:58:14 +0000

Mandla Mbusi, SABC Regional Head: Eastern Cape

- SABC being the driver of these conversations

- The industry stakeholders support ( OB )

- The role SABC in informing the public about the transition trajectory of motor industry (from combustion engines to EV)

naamsa Auto Week OB Interview 3

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:33:50 +0000

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has been a great source of support for some of the SMMEs at the Auto Week so let’s talk about this and how ECDC opens up opportunities to markets for Eastern Cape small businesses. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vuyani Jarana, Chairman of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)

naamsa Auto Week OB Interview

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:16:12 +0000

We continue broadcasting from the naamsa Auto Week in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Such events bring in a lot of investment into the province so it’s only fitting that we look at what such events mean for organisations like COEGA. Let’s get more on this from someone responsible for driving investments into COEGA’s special economic zones…

GUEST: Asanda Xawuka, Executive Manager for Business Development at COEGA

G20: PARLY 20 (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/02.10.2025 //Aya/// Africa in Business: Thami Ngubeni & The National Pulse: Ashraf Garda

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:39:30 +0000

guest: Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Les Govender

naamsa Auto Week OB Interview

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:16:16 +0000

Yesterday, my colleague Cathy Mohlahlana spoke to Eastern Cape Province’s acting Premier, MEC Mlungisi Mvoko, Coega Development Corporation CEO, Themba Koza as well as the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr. Babalwa Lobishe about the province and Auto Week. The Eastern Cape has done all it can to create an enabling environment for the automotive industry. So, let’s get an insight on what can be done to drive growth, touch a bit on electric vehicle transition as well as industry collaboration. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nozipho Booi, Chief Director: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

GUEST: Thembela Zweni, Chief Executive, East London Industrial Development Zone

Suppliers demand action as Gauteng’s school nutrition crises deepens

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:14:29 +0000

The Gauteng Department of Education has faced backlash over unpaid invoices as some service providers are finding it difficult to continue to provide services due to non-payment, something that may negatively affect hundreds if not thousands of children. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…..

GUEST: Lisa Sukdev, Spokesperson for the affected service providers

EFF defends Malema after guilty verdict

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:13:58 +0000

The Economic Freedom Fighters has come out in defence of its leader Julius Malema, saying that they are not shocked by the East London Magistrate’s Court ruling, ‘for there have always been coordinated attempts to discredit and sabotage the party and its leadership’. To explain what they mean, is……

GUEST: Rebecca Mohlala, EFF MP

Pretoria Zoo celebrates 126-year anniversary

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:36:17 +0000

This month, the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is celebrating its 126-year anniversary. As part of celebrating this milestone, the zoo will offer nature-lovers a month-long celebration with 50% of all entrance tickets. For more on the zoo’s journey and what this latest milestone means, we are joined by……

GUEST: Ntsiki Mpulo, Director for Marketing, Communication and Commercialisation at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (which runs the Pretoria Zoo)

Legal Analysis: Julius Malema found guilty on firearm charges

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:24:20 +0000

EFF Commander in Chief, Julius Malema, was found guilty of violating the nation’s gun laws for firing a weapon at a political rally in 2018. The East London Magistrate’s Court handed down its verdict today. Let’s get a legal analysis on the judgment itself with…

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Admitted attorney of the High Court, Founder and Director of Dubazana Attorneys

KwaZulu-Natal Education Department’s financial crisis and International Day for Senior Citizens

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:03:31 +0000

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, held an urgent meeting with the KZN provincial government in Durban earlier this week. The urgent meeting, meant to addresss the KZN Education Department’s financial crisis, was held with Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka as well as Finance MEC Francois Rogers. KZN Premier joins me on the line to talk about this meeting as well as International Day for Senior Citizens celebrations that happened in KZN today…

GUEST: Thami Ntuli, KZN Premier

World Sight Day in the Eastern Cape

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:35:04 +0000

Every October, the worlds' attention is focused on what it means to have eye care that is accessible, available and affordable to all. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has put together an interesting programme for this year’s World Sight Day. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ntandokazi Capa, Eastern Cape Department of Health MEC

Malema convicted of firing a gun in public

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:21:48 +0000

So how will today’s ruling affect the politics of the EFF going forward? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political analyst & Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death for war crimes and treason.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:59:38 +0000

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death for war crimes and treason. Kabila led the DRC from 2001 to 2019 after the assassination of his father, former President Laurent Kabila. He has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the government of his successor, Felix Tshisekedi, of using the courts for political ends.

GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African Politics and International Relations at the University of Pretoria

Malema found guilty on all counts in his firearm trial

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:39:28 +0000

The East London High Court has found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty on all counts in his firearm trial, while his co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, has been acquitted. Malema and Snyman faced allegations of contravening the Firearms Control Act, including the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. To give us a breakdown on how this ruling was made is……

GUEST: Lubabalo Dada, SABC News reporter

ANC pays tribute to 'committed cadre' Nathi Mthethwa

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:07:58 +0000

Guest: Mahlengi Bhengu ANC Spokeperson

France launches investigation into Mthethwa’s death

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:01:40 +0000

Guest: Chrispin Phiri - spokesperson

How ready is Africa to start without the AGOA and has it made a difference over the years?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:36:59 +0000

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) set to expire today, we ask, what’s next for US-Africa trade and can Africa shape its trade future beyond AGOA, and what about the AU Kampala Declaration Strategy that will kick in in three months time - what does it entail and shouldn’t the continent be focusing more on it as an alternative strategy? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Ntuthu Mbiko, an entrepreneur, farmer and a member of CAADP (pronounced as KA-DI-PI)

G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:26:27 +0000

In conversation with the Secretary to Parliament about the P20 Summit that is due to take place tomorrow. The summit provides a platform for Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments from G20 member countries to deliberate on how legislative bodies can contribute to the formulation and implementation of G20 decisions.

GUEST: Xolile George, Secretary to Parliament

Paid: Coega has become a leading hub for automotive investment

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:19:10 +0000

Asanda Xawuka, Executive Manager: Business Development

Focus area: Coega SEZ as an Automotive Hub / Current Auto Investment Portfolio / Coega Automotive Complex

Court makes call on David Mabuza’s pension millions

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:17:17 +0000

The Mpumalanga High Court has ruled that Alexander Forbes may not pay out former deputy president David Mabuza’s pension to anyone just yet. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

SIU’s Interim Report on Tembisa Hospital Investigation

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:18:49 +0000

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi reacts to the Special Investigation Unit’s (SIU) interim report on corruption at Tembisa Hospital. The report reveals how approximately R2 billion earmarked for healthcare services was looted and stolen through a web of fraud and corruption.

GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces inquiry into Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:18:04 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions. The inquiry will look into certain serious allegations regarding Chauke’s fitness and propriety to hold office. Some of you may recall that two years ago, Adv Shamila Batohi was the first one to call for Chauke’s suspension, citing concerns over his judgment and potential misconduct in several cases. To react to this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Adv Modidima Mannya, Legal Practitioner and an admitted Advocate of the High Court

Hiking trails closed as firefighters battle fire in Camps Bay

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:17:17 +0000

An estimated 50 firefighters from SANParks and other emergency services are actively working on containing a wildfire that broke out in the Camps Bay area, near the Pipe Track, earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Charles Phahlane, SANPARKS Senior Communications Manager: Cape Region

Fireside Chat with Rehana Moosajee

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:23:27 +0000

Today we are joined by Rehana Moosajee who has a history of community activism and who is also passionate about building community bonds. Her activism fosters inclusivity and propels impactful action towards a more just society. Some of you may recall that during her tenure as the MMC for Transport in the City of Johannesburg, her team delivered Africa’s first full Bus Rapid Transport system (popularly known as Rea Vaya).

GUEST: Rehana Moosajee, former City of Joburg Councillor & founder of the Barefoot Facilitator

Haniff Hoosen announced as DA’s mayoral candidate for eThekwini in 2026 elections

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:59:56 +0000

Haniff Hoosen has been officially announced as the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) KwaZulu-Natal mayoral candidate for eThekwini ahead of the 2026 local government elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Haniff Hoosen, DA’s mayoral candidate for eThekwini in 2026 elections

INTERPOL’s battle against cybercrime

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:58:53 +0000

INTERPOL’s Operation Contender, which targets criminal groups behind romance scams has led to the arrest of 260 suspected scammers across 14 African countries. The operation, which ran from July 28 to August 11, 2025 resulted in the seizure of 1,235 electronic devices continent-wide. To react to this is……

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of INTERPOL, Security Strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

Unpacking Elaine Harrison’s Testimony

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:57:57 +0000

KwaZulu-Natal Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP) Elaine Harrison has confirmed that just like Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, she learned about the disbandment of the political killings task team on social media. According to her, this caused unexpected interruptions and it threw off her planning schedule. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Criminologist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Julius Mkhwanazi takes special leave amid allegations of ties to Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:36:28 +0000

Acting Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has applied for special leave following the damming allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

GUEST: Alderman Jaco Terblanche, DA Spokesperson for Community Safety, City of Ekurhuleni

Energy Expert comments on Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s load reduction announcement

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:30:36 +0000

Earlier on, we played clips from Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s media briefing on interventions to end load reduction. Let’s get a sense of how this will impact energy efficiency and what could possibly happen going forward. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

G20: SA PRIORITIES

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:58:06 +0000

The Madlanga Commission: Was Mchunu’s decision consistent with the law?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:18:23 +0000

Today Major General Petronella van Rooyen, head of the SAPS legal division, was the third witness to testify at the Commission. She shared legal opinions into the instruction that was given by police minister Senzo Mchunu, to disband the KZN Political Killings Task Team. To help us unpack her testimony is……

GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime expert & former SAPS head of the Crime Information Analysis Center

nonhlakanipo magwaza

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:24:34 +0000

George Mohango

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:24:10 +0000

Mpho Hlongwane, NUM PWV Regional Organiser

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:23:44 +0000

Ramaphosa calls for the lifting of sanctions against Cuba

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:23:08 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address to the UN General Assembly yesterday to call for the lifting of sanctions against Cuba. He also called for the removal of Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. Take a listen to what he had to say…….

GUEST: Clever Banganayi, Deputy General Secretary of Friends of Cuba Society

Understanding the link between languages and heritage

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:21:35 +0000

In conversation with Dr Tessa Dowling who is currently busy writing a book that will demonstrate how all our indigenous languages are evolving and merging with each other to make a truly vibrant new language.

GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town

50% of SA’s parolees reoffend after their release

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:39:46 +0000

We look at some of the issues that are being discussed at the National Parole Review Summit that is currently underway in Pretoria. The summit seeks to conduct a thorough examination of South Africa’s parole system. Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed that over 50% of the country’s 55 000 parolees reoffend after their release and only 10% get rearrested after committing more crimes.

GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services

Three military led West African countries quit ICC

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:39:01 +0000

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, arguing that the court has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting proven war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, and crimes of aggression. Politically speaking, what does it all mean? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

Mpumalanga court hears Mabuza’s daughter’s claim for pension share

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:29:13 +0000

The Mpumalanga High Court is today hearing the late former deputy president, David Mabuza’s daughter’s urgent application to block the release of his pension to Mabuza’s widow, who is her stepmother. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

80th Session of the U.N. General Assembly

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:48:02 +0000

As the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly begins tomorrow. We look at various issues of international interest and assess South Africa’s role in influencing and shaping the global agenda. This as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to take part in a Two-State Solution High-Level Meeting, convened and co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Al Saud.

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC News International Desk

Day 4 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:47:13 +0000

Day 4 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wrapped up a few minutes ago in Pretoria with National Police Commissioner, Lt. General Fannie Masemola on the stand. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha followed today’s proceedings and now joins me on the line…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

SAMWU threaten that there will be no G20 in Gauteng should their demands be ignored.

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:44:21 +0000

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) is threatening a major labour strike if its demands are not met. The union says, there will be no G20 in Gauteng should their demands be ignored. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lehlogonolo Maphatsoe, SAMWU Tshwane Region: Chairperson

Friday Fireside Chat with Professor John Makhene

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:11:21 +0000

In conversation with Professor John Makhene, a renowned scholar, educator, leader and mentor to many. He was the founding Vice Chancellor of the former University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), now known as the North West University, something that demonstrates academic depth and a wealth of history. Today we are pleased to acknowledge Prof Makhene’s foundational leadership role and his profound influence in the academic space.

GUEST: Professor John Makhene, the founding Vice-Chancellor of the former University of Bophuthatswana now the North West University (NWU)

Magudumana’s bid for freedom in ConCourt stalls main trial involving Bester

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:06:35 +0000

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bid for freedom in the Constitutional Court has caused the main trial involving prison escapee Thabo Bester to stall in the High Court. Let’s hear more about what happened in court today with…

GUEST: Makgala Masiteng, SABC News Reporter in Free State

Day 3 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:03:58 +0000

Day 3 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry just wrapped up in Pretoria with KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on the stand. Let’s get a roundup of today’s proceedings with SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha who joins me on the line now…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

Nedbank IMC

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:57:29 +0000

Mbali is an award - winning South African Entrepreneur with a keen interest and expertise in brand building, experiential events and brand campaign development.

With 15 year’s worth of industry experience in retail banking, healthcare and marketing - she has served in many roles in corporate with a key milestone being the Head of Marketing for Akacia Medical. She has since maintained her thought leadership perspective by lecturing in some of the prominent universities in Africa. In addition, She is an author and will publish her 2nd book for marketers this year in 2025.

GUEST: Mbali Bhengu, Founder of MindSwitch, Entrepreneur and Marketing Lecturer

Nedbank IMC: Halo Advertising

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:32:55 +0000

We continue our broadcast from Africa’s biggest marketing conference where over 2000 communicators gather each year to be motivated and inspired. One day. One hard-hitting agenda. 20+ local and international innovators sharing how marketing drives business growth. For more on this, I am joined by…

GUEST: Dean Oelschig, Managing Partner and Founder of Halo Advertising

Nedbank IMC: SABC Group CEO

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:11:54 +0000

We are broadcasting LIVE from the Nedbank IMC conference because the SABC is a proud partner of Africa’s biggest marketing conference. One day, 25 top speakers including six global keynotes. Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group CEO, joins me now to talk to us about the partnership…

GUEST: Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group CEO

G20: IEJ FOOD SECURITY

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:59:20 +0000

Refiloe Joala, food sovereignty program manager at Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung...

Vote counting is underway in Malawi after yesterday’s presidential election

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:59:22 +0000

Vote counting is underway in Malawi after yesterday’s presidential election that’s expected to be a tight race between President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika. The two rivals faced off in 2019, when Mutharika’s victory as the incumbent over challenger Chakwera was nullified by a court because of widespread irregularities. In 2020, the result of the re-run elections was a victory for Lazarus Chakwera. But what can we expect this time around and how much has changed since 2020 in terms of the political dynamics in the country?

GUEST: George Mhango, Channel Africa Correspondent based in Malawi

Madlanga Commission first witness: KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:58:12 +0000

KZN police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is the first witness to appear before the judicial commission of inquiry probing his claims of interference within the criminal justice system. Let’s get an analysis of day one of the commission from…

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

Unpacking the outcomes of the Public-Private Law Enforcement Summit

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:35:52 +0000

Post the Public-Private Law Enforcement Summit that took place this past weekend. We are joined by Advocate Govindsamy Mariemuthoo to talk about the importance of collaborative crime fighting strategies and how they can be applied to improve policing in the country.

GUEST: Adv and Retired Brigadier Govindsamy Mariemuthoo, Head of Communications for the Civilian Crime Intelligence Network (CCIN) and Special Advisor to Justice, Administration and Law Enforcement Impact (JALE)

Ramaphosa urges ANC councillors to match DA: What does this mean for ANC’s reputation?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:31:46 +0000

In a statement that caught a lot of ANC councillors off-guard yesterday, ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns in the country are where the DA governs and he urged his party’s councillors to follow the DA example. What does this mean for the party’s reputation? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Reputation 1st MD

Phala Phala Farm Report

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:58:42 +0000

Activists and Citizens Forum believes that the top secret classification of the report on Phala Phala theft on President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm must be part of the Madlanga Commission and the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc committee investigation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dennis Bloem, Spokesperson for the Activists and Citizens Forum

Ramaphosa urges ANC councillors to match DA

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:42:44 +0000

GUEST: Sibongile Besani, ANC NEC member

4th Annual Future of Work National Dialogue

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:41:35 +0000

The advancement of technology has enabled an opportunity for industries to innovate and be agile within the 4th industrial revolution. This does not necessarily mean that human capacity will be obsolete; however, technology will enhance human capacity to be more effective and efficient. For more on this and what else we can expect at the 4th annual future of work National Dialogue taking place from the first of October at Time Square, Pretoria, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tseliso Mohlomi, Senior Director: Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the future of Work

U.N. Commission says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:10:57 +0000

In a landmark report released today. The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Commission also concluded that Israel forces committed four of five genocidal acts as defined by the 1948 conventions. However, Israel has denied these accusations, rejecting findings as inaccurate. So what’s likely to happen next and how should we interpret the findings?

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

What was behind the recent political turmoil in Nepal?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:10:10 +0000

After deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled Nepal’s government. We look at some of the key issues that informed the country’s recent protests that were largely driven by generation Z. Some are of the view that it was a culmination of deep-seated frustrations with corruption, unemployment and economic inequality, nepotism and chronic political instability that caused recent mayhem. To unpack this for us, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate at the University of Dundee in Scotland

Ramaphosa praises DA-run municipalities: did his statement go too far….?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:08:05 +0000

We begin the show by unpacking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments that municipalities led by the Democratic Alliance are better managed than those under the ANC. We understand that the president’s statement was not well received by some members of the party who attended yesterday’s gathering at FNB stadium. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Qaanitah Hunter, Freelance Journalist & best selling author

Mining communities call for accountability and fair share

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:36:45 +0000

Following the latest merger between Anglo American and Canada’s Tec Resources. Mining community social activists around the world are sceptical about this new partnership, arguing that the cycle of broken promises will still continue. Here at home, mining communities are calling for better management of mineral resources with more transparency and accountability in order for mining profits to directly fund local education, healthcare, hour and infrastructure.

GUEST: Tricia Sibbons, Director of Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)

GUEST: Boyce Kunupi, Community representative & Spokesperson for the Tlou Mogale Foundation

ANC Councillors Roll Call

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:32:29 +0000

ANC Councillors from across the country have gathered at the Dome outside FNB Stadium, for a Roll Call. This is where, according to the party, a Service Delivery & Infrastructure Action Plan, adopted by the Special ANC NEC, will be unveiled with clear marching orders for its implementation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from Nelson Mandela University

Phala Phala Farm Trial

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:40 +0000

Three suspects in the Phala Phala farm robbery case are back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph are accused of robbing President Cyril Ramaphosa's property in 2020. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Pimani Baloyi, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

MK Party to challenge the legality of the Madlanga Commission

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:28:38 +0000

The MK party released a statement today stating that the party will challenge the legality of the Madlanga Commission in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

China-SA Scholarship Collaboration

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:27:45 +0000

We learn more about this amazing collaboration between South African Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), such as LGSETA and the Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre (CCIEEC), which is about various youth and skills development programmes. The collaboration offers scholarships in the local government and insurance sector for 500 South African students to pursue diplomas or bachelor’s degrees in China.

GUEST: Ineeleng Molete, CEO of the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA)

ANC Roll Call

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:37:48 +0000

ANC councillors from across the country are currently meeting in Johannesburg at FNB stadium as part of preparations for next year’s local government elections. Post the outcome of last year’s general elections, the party faces escalating pressure to clean up its ranks or risk losing more votes next year. To tell us more about the significance of today’s gathering is……

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Senior political reporter

Friday Fireside Chat with Terry Tselane

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:10:13 +0000

Today we are joined by Terry Tselane who is the founder of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA). Tselane once served as a commissioner and the vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission. Post his IEC days, Tselane continues to play a pivotal role in persevering the country’s democratic system through voter and civic education, and also in encouraging South Africans to become active and devoted citizens.

GUEST: Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Serves in Africa

Entrepreneurship education and why it matters in a country like ours

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:39:36 +0000

Our guest is of the view that South Africa needs to take entrepreneurship education seriously so it can transform its challenges into avenues for job creation. According to him, authentic studies suggest that economies embracing entrepreneurship education witness a 20% increase in job creation, foreseeing a quantifiable boost in employment rates.

GUEST: Dr Steven Zwane, Founder of Yled, Senior Lecturer at Gibs, Nelson Mandela Scholar and Author of Rising From The Township - Inspiring stories of South African Entrepreneurs

CONTRALESA reacts to ConCourt's ruling on men having the option to use their wives’ surnames

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:38:51 +0000

Yesterday we had a lot of mixed reactions on the Constitutional Court judgment that confirmed that Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is also reacting to this. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kgoshi Mathupa, CONTRALESA President

International relations analyst Thembisa Fakude, shares his thoughts on the future of multilateralism and the emergence of multipolarity.

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:07:12 +0000

International relations analyst Thembisa Fakude, shares his thoughts on the future of multilateralism and the emergence of multipolarity. The question we are pausing really is - just how effective are some of the global alliances forged through these fascinating concepts in bringing countries together?

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

Western Cape’s mobility department closes several taxi routes due to ongoing violence

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:44:13 +0000

In response to escalating violence in the taxi industry. The Western Cape’s Mobility Department has decided to close down several taxi routes for a period of 30 days. In the past few weeks, the province has witnessed violent clashes that have claimed multiple lives, something that has led to this decision. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Isaac Sileku, MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape

NPA to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:56:58 +0000

Following the NPA’s decision to reopen the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement founder and leader, Stephen Bantu Biko - we hear from Helen Zille who was a journalist who worked with others at the Rand Daily Mail to expose the truth surrounding Biko’s death in the late 1970s.

GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

Constitutional Court Ruling: Husbands can now legally take wives' surnames

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:31:15 +0000

Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality

E-hailing drivers to get official operating licenses from Friday

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:03:36 +0000

The law governing e-hailing services in South Africa will be gazetted for implementation tomorrow. Under the new law, e-hailing drivers will no longer need to use charter permits and metre taxi operating licenses, and will instead receive an official e-hailing operating license. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary of the e-Hailing Partners Council

G20: IMMIGRATION

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:43:08 +0000

Tebo Gordon Nwanjang, the COO and Co-Owner of the Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards

Who was Charlie Kirk?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:11:32 +0000

US President Donald Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a staunch Trump supporter, podcaster and the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organisation that is known for championing conservative politics. He died yesterday after being shot at a campus event in Utah. For more on who he was and what he stood for, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Peace, SABC News U.S Correspondent

ConCourt rules that husbands can take their wives last names

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:10:36 +0000

We unpack the ConCourt’s ruling that has declared that husbands are now at liberty to take the surnames of their wives. Culturally speaking, what does it all mean and how should we interpret this historic ruling?

GUEST: Rev. Professor Musa Xulu, Independent Researcher & Cultural expert

BRICS International Competition Conference

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:36:20 +0000

Heads of competition authorities from BRICS countries are currently converging in Cape Town under the framework of the BRICS Leaders Meeting. Several important topics have been discussed so far, including the one that focused on global commodity traders and the impact on competition and local economies which James Hodge took part in. Some of you may be aware that there is increasing focus on the role of these traders and the impact of their practices, particularly during periods of market volatility.

GUEST: James Hodge, Chief Economist & Acting Deputy Commissioner @Competition Commision South Africa

Westbury and Coronationville water protests

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:27:24 +0000

After today’s protest in Westbury and Coronationville, we’ve decided to once again take a deep dive into water issues in the City and maybe in Gauteng as a whole. From infrastructure to issues around E.coli and water quality in Gauteng that WaterCAN recently raised. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

Chinese human traffickers sentenced to 20 years in prison

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:52:09 +0000

Earlier today, seven Chinese nationals found guilty on charges related to kidnapping and forced labour were sentenced to 20 years in prison in the high court in Johannesburg. Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter was in court this morning and joins me on the line for more…

GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter

Culture Summit Africa 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:13:31 +0000

Let’s now tell you more about this year’s ‘Culture Summit’, which is Africa’s first gathering of leaders, focused on building high-performing teams through intentional culture. Tomislav Ravic is attending this important event and his topic will focus on ‘The insiders guide: how to write culture into every page’

GUEST: Tomislav Ravic, General Manager @Entelect

2nd Africa Climate Summit

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:12:46 +0000

What should our leaders do in order to advance the continent’s green development goals? This is one of the pivotal issues that is receiving attention at the second Africa Climate Summit that is currently underway in Ethiopia. The Summit, among other things, aims to unlock climate finance by advocating for fair, predictable, and scaled-up resources to support Africa’s priorities. For more on the significance of the summit, we are joined by….

GUEST: Olawunmi Ola-Busari, Political Impact Manager at the ONE Campaign

Westbury Water Protests

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:45:01 +0000

Earlier today, violent protests erupted in Westbury with angry residents protesting against water outages. Police opened fire outside the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Some demonstrators retaliated by stoning officers and their vehicles. For more on this, let’s now cross to our reporter…..

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

MK party files complaint against Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen after Trump meeting

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:40:47 +0000

Earlier on I spoke to MK party MP, Mzwanele Manyi, about the party laying an official complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for misconduct during the official visit to the White House in the United States. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

The Thrive by Five Index Report

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:39:41 +0000

The Latest Thrive by Five index report shows that many children in South Africa start school without the skills needed to succeed in the foundation phase and beyond. The report also shows that only 42% of enrolled four-year-olds are on track for early learning, while 28% are falling behind and 30% are falling far behind. So what are the main factors that prevent many children from thriving?

GUEST: Sibongile Khumalo, Deputy Director at Data Drive 2030

MK party files complaint against Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen after Trump meeting

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:26:39 +0000

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

“Optimizing Service Delivery: Innovation, Urbanization, Inclusivity, Productivity and Global Collaboration”

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:05:35 +0000

The Global Exchange presents an opportunity to focus on leveraging innovation and international collaboration to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforces for thriving municipal centers. Amidst service delivery gains made at local government level, the theme encapsulates the aim of the exchange to bridge global best practices with local solutions to address persistent complexities, which include performance management gaps, frequent leadership changes, capacity and oversight shortfalls.

guest: Mr Anil Comelo: City Manager St. Helena – California, USA

South African Human Rights Commission launches four reports highlighting human rights work and issues across the country

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:29:52 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission launched four reports that highlight human rights work and issues across the country. The reports are informed by the Commission's ongoing research, monitoring activities, and data received from organs of state. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

SA’s GDP increased by 0,8% in the 2nd quarter

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:04:55 +0000

Good News for South Africa as the country’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of the year. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying; trade, catering and accommodation were the most significant positive contributors to this applaudable growth. So is our economy on the rise - what should we expect going forward?

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

MK Party lays complaint against Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen over White House remarks

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:36:20 +0000

The MK Party has filed a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa and agriculture minister John Steenhuisen over remarks made during their White House visit in May. Mzwanele Manyi is contending that Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen violated the code of ethics when they stigmatised the MK Party and EFF.

GUEST: Mzwanele Manyi, MK Party MP

Average age of uniformed regular SANDF personnel is 39

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:26:02 +0000

The average age of uniform-wearing airmen and women, military medics, sailors and soldiers in the four SANDF services is currently sitting at 39. This rises to 49 for the part-time component of General Rudzani Maphwanya’s total command. African Defence Review director, Darren Olivier, joins me on the line to share his thoughts on why our SANDF is getting older…

GUEST: Darren Olivier, African Defence Review Director

Suspects wanted for murder, robberies killed in shoot-out with police in KZN

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:41:32 +0000

Five suspected criminals were shot dead in a gun battle with police in an informal settlement in Chatsworth outside Durban in the early hours of this morning. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

Traffic wardens attacked in Daveyton, five sustain gunshot wounds

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:40:12 +0000

A team of Gauteng traffic wardens came under fire at the Daveyton railway station in Ekurhuleni in the early hours on Sunday. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, visited the wounded wardens in hospital today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government

Examining the objectives of the BRICS Leaders Summit (currently underway)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:15:11 +0000

We understand that today’s meeting will focus on the challenges faced by the international community and on the role of BRICS in advancing dialogue, cooperation, and constructive responses. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, Senior reporter for the SABC News international desk

a South African company has been accused of providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in the Zambian city of Kabwe, despite immense health risks for local residents.

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:14:19 +0000

Let’s move to Zambia now where a South African company has been accused of providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in the Zambian city of Kabwe, despite immense health risks for local residents. Kabwe is one of the most lead-polluted places globally because of contamination from a former mine that was never cleaned up post its closure in 1994.

GUEST: Allan Ngari, is the Advocacy Director for Africa at Human Rights Watch

How best should we deal with teen pregnancy?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:51:37 +0000

We hear from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) on why they want government to formally declare teenage pregnancy a pandemic. According to the national figures, over 90, 000 pregnancies occurred among girls aged 10-19 in a recent year.

GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National spokesperson

Friday Fireside Chat with Dr John Kani

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:20:48 +0000

Today we are elated to be spending time with legendary South African actor, author, director and playwright, Dr John Kani. He recently made history by being elected as a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Last year, Kani got stellar recognition with Order of the British Empire (OBE) award for his contributions to theatre.

GUEST: Dr John Kani, SA actor, author, director and playwright

Man killed outside Athlone Magistrate's court

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:44:30 +0000

Earlier today, a man was fatally shot this morning as he was about to enter the Athlone Magistrate's court in Cape Town. SABC News Reporter, Corbin August joins me on the line to share more details on this…

GUEST: Corbin August, SABC News Reporter

Taxi strike halted: KZN MEC Siboniso Duma says task team will address ongoing disputes

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:43:40 +0000

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has apologised to thousands of commuters who were left stranded during the two-day taxi strike in Durban. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson: KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements

Abdou Samb: On why he chose to invest in South Africa

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:11:35 +0000

We hear from Abdou Samb, who is the Chairman of a top French investment firm, called ‘FRS’, which is wildly known for developing platforms that enable companies to query a database listing all the grants available in the market and they also assist in turning organisations around. Samb has decided to invest in Africa to drive innovation and sustainable growth and guess what, his investment journey on the continent will begin here in South Africa as he intends to launch a foundation that will help him and the people of this country to take the next step forward.

GUEST (Studio): Abdou Samb, Chairman of the FRS investment firm

The Global Sumud Flotilla

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:10:07 +0000

Several South African activists are set to join a convoy heading to the Gaza Strip as part of the largest international solidarity mission in support of the Palestinian people. One key objective of this mission is to provide relief that the Palestinian population desperately needs.

GUEST: Reverend Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa

GUEST: iNkosi Mandla Mandela, Chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council

ANC rejects Mathabatha’s step aside request

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:51:46 +0000

The African National Congress has opted not to accept the request from its Limpopo chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha, to step aside from his role with immediate effect. In a statement that was released today, the party confirmed that the matter has been referred back to the province, allowing space for issues raised by Mathabatha to be addressed internally and for a resolution to be found.

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

Economy is Care

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:38:39 +0000

We unpack the concept of Economy is Care, asking “Why has South Africa’s debt ballooned? Under what conditions could borrowing expand dignity and opportunity, instead of cutting them back?” This as part of an ongoing dialogue series facilitated by the New Economy Hub and Oxfam South Africa, aiming to reimagine economic policy through a lens of justice.

GUEST: Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director of the New Economy Hub

AfriForum pushes for global sanctions on Malema in ‘race hate’ dossier

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:32:47 +0000

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) will officially ask countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against EFF leader Julius Malema by launching a detailed charge sheet to distribute internationally. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education.

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:09:45 +0000

Guest: Dr Edwell Gumbo, Director: Entrepreneurship, Universities South Africa

G20: COLLOQUIUM

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:01:33 +0000

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo

Post China’s 80th anniversary of World War II, we ask why - was Donald Trump so annoyed to see Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un appearing together?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:21:41 +0000

Post China’s 80th anniversary of World War II, we ask why - was Donald Trump so annoyed to see Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un appearing together? During China’s military parade that occurred yesterday, the U.S President Donald Trump posted a sharply-worded message on Truth Social, accusing the three leaders of conspiring against the US. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST (Germany): Dr Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at Maximilian University of Munich

“Kill the Boer”: AfriForum and Saai call for international sanctions against Malema

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:08:43 +0000

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) have announced that they have requested countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against Julius Malema for continued chanting of “Kill the Boer”. These two organisations have also launched a detailed charge sheet against Malema, called the Malema Dossier. Interestingly, some of you may recall that in 2022, Judge Edwin Molahlehi ruled that the singing of the song “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer” doesn’t constitute hate speech and if anything the song deserves to be protected under the rubric of freedom of speech as it articulates the failure of the current government to address issues of economic empowerment and land division.

GUEST: Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum

Is Corporate South Africa doing enough to drive economic growth in this country?

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:41:18 +0000

Our guest Lee Naik is of the view that through partnerships the sector can do more not only in driving economic growth but also in shaping a society that works for everyone.

GUEST: Lee Naik, CEO @TransUnion Africa

Political Analysis: Stan Mathabatha’s resignation

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:25:08 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Provincial ANC spokesperson, Jimmy Machaka, about Stan Mathabatha's resignation as the party’s provincial chairperson. What could this mean for the party’s leadership in the province, especially ahead of next year’s local government elections? Let’s make sense of it all with…

Guest: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu Natal

Road crash claims five lives in Midrand

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:10:40 +0000

Five people have been killed in a taxi crash on the N1 between the Buccleuch interchange and Allandale road in Midrand. The JMPD has advised motorists to avoid this section of the freeway and to seek alternative routes.

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

Digital Content Creators Colloquium

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:10:02 +0000

A digital content creator colloquium is taking place in Bloemfontein, Free State, from today until Friday. The event aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration within the creative and communication sector. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Khusela Diko, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

Young people should not be criminalised for pursuing education, says the ANC Youth League

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:26:57 +0000

The ANC Youth League has criticised the DTIC’s proposed amendments to the National Credit Regulations, arguing that if signed into law, the proposal will effectively prevent students and graduates from accessing opportunities in certain sectors where blacklisting by credit bureaus is a barrier to employment. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Zama Khanyase, National spokesperson of the ANC Youth League

French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials in connection with a deadly 2012 bombing that killed Marie Colvin

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:18:28 +0000

French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials in connection with a deadly 2012 bombing that killed Marie Colvin, an American who worked for the British newspaper ‘Sunday Times’ and French photographer Remy Ohlik. Assad fled to Russia with his family after being overthrown by rebel forces last year. So, are we likely to see justice in this case? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & political commentator

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya seeks to overturn leave of absence

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:35:49 +0000

Deputy Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is back in the Pretoria High Court to challenge his suspension in July. Advocate Kameel Premhid, representing Sibiya had this to say earlier today…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

M20 Summit: Media and digital platforms

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:39:01 +0000

One of the session at this year’s M20 Summit in Johannesburg took a deep dive into the impact of digital platforms on the media. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Khaled Mansour, Meta Oversight Board

Eastern Cape’s multi-million rand transport arrangement corruption case and why Oscar Mabuyane is not off the hook yet

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:38:14 +0000

Barry Bateman explains why AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit is of the view that the Eastern Cape’s Director of Public Prosecution is not willing to prosecute Oscar Mabuyane and other senior state officials in a multi-million rand corruption case that relates to transport arrangements for the funeral of the late ANC stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit

M20 Summit: Quickfire inputs on key issues for the information ecosystem

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:02:38 +0000

We continue broadcasting live from the M20 Summit, a two-day international conference running on the side lines of the G20 programme in South Africa. We’ll now focus on the key issues around the information ecosystem in the media fraternity with…

GUEST: Marystella Simiyu, IPI Africa: public service news and digital public infrastructure

DA criticises Ramaphosa for ‘praising Zimbabwe’s land transformation policies

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:32:44 +0000

You may have heard our discussion with Lenin Ndebele in the first hour of the show, regarding Zimbabwe’s land reform program and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks that have angered the Democratic Alliance. According to the DA, Ramaphosa’s speech about Zimbabwe’s land reform policy was inappropriate and his comments do not represent all the parties in the government of national unity. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Willie Aucamp, DA’s national spokesperson

M20 Summit: Journalists and truth under attack

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:21:14 +0000

The first panel discussion of the second and final day of the M20 Summit took place this morning in Johannesburg under the theme, ‘Journalists and truth under attack’. One of the speakers was someone we’ve spoken to a few times on this show, award winning journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono. Hopewell joins me now to tackle this issue…

GUEST: Hopewell Chin’ono, Award winning journalist, Foreign Correspondent and Documentary Filmmaker

Lawmakers in Burkina Faso have passed a law banning homosexuality and instituting punishments of up to five years in jail as punishment for being homosexual.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:18:28 +0000

Lawmakers in Burkina Faso have passed a law banning homosexuality and instituting punishments of up to five years in jail as punishment for being homosexual. This latest development simply means that the West African nation now joins the list of more than half of Africa’s 54 countries that have laws against homosexuality. To react to this is……

GUEST: Virginia Magwaza-Setshedi, Managing Director of Parents, Families & Friends of South African Queers (PFSAQ)

Why the land question remains a thorny issue in Zim and South Africa?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:54:21 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for commending the government of Zimbabwe for its efforts in addressing the issue of land ownership, saying his comments were irresponsible. In his speech over the weekend, Ramaphosa said it was essential for the government of Zim to embark on ambitious reforms to facilitate the entry of black Zimbabweans into productive agriculture.

GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

GovDem Survey Reveals Rising Distrust Toward African Immigrants in South Africa

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:37:45 +0000

We unpack the latest results of the GovDem Survey that were recently published by the Inclusive Society Institute (ISI). According to the organisation, the latest findings show a significant increase in negative sentiment that South Africans hold towards immigrants from other African countries.

GUEST: Ms Mari Harris, the Polling Consultant for the Inclusive Society Institute

M20 Summit: Global developments on information integrity, media viability and the future of journalism

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:28:23 +0000

The M20 Summit’s focus is on the role of media and journalism to foster information integrity as a cornerstone for human rights, effective governance, international cooperation and public trust needed for social and economic development. Jesper Hojberg joins me now to look at global developments on information integrity, media viability and the future of journalism…

GUEST: Jesper Hojberg, International Media Support

Justice for Amantle Samane, 6, as killer is given two life terms

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:08:44 +0000

Phethe Simiao, the man who murdered six-year-old Amantle Samane in Soweto a year ago, has been served with two life imprisonment sentences at the Johannesburg high court. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

M20 Summit: Origins and agenda

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:55:31 +0000

We continue broadcasting live from the M20 Summit, a two-day international conference running on the side lines of the G20 programme in South Africa. What is this summit all about and how did we get here? To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Glenda Daniels, SANEF

Returning the 121 dockets to the Political Killings Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:54:49 +0000

Last week, General Fannie Masemola, the National Police Commissioner, announced that 121 dockets would be processed and returned to the Political Killings Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal to allow the investigative team to proceed with their work. There was reaction from Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia. The acting police Minister’s comments prompted reaction from EFF and others. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Lennit Max, Former Western Cape police commissioner

M20 Summit: AI and news media

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:14:37 +0000

In an era where everybody relies heavily on the likes of Chat GPT and Grok, one wonders how reliable these AI tools are when it comes to news stories. Well, let’s get a sense of how AI impacts News media with…

GUEST: Athandiwe Saba, Code for Africa

The Rwanda National Congress has criticised the Rwandan government’s move to accept up to 250 migrants from the United States of America, arguing that the East African nation should not be used as a dumping ground.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:14:00 +0000

The Rwanda National Congress has criticised the Rwandan government’s move to accept up to 250 migrants from the United States of America, arguing that the East African nation should not be used as a dumping ground. Rwanda is the fourth African country to agree to receive deportations of non-citizens from the US, alongside Uganda, ESwatini and South Sudan. For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Dr Etienne Mutabazi, Secretary General of the Rwanda National Congress

Digital Vibes: New evidence to be introduced

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:13:22 +0000

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted permission by the Special Tribunal to introduce new evidence in its case against Digital Vibes. SIU Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago has confirmed that the new evidence will help them prove that certain respondents received money without rendering any service. Kganyago joins us now to elaborate further on this…

GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson

Fireside Chat with Mbali Ntuli

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:11:04 +0000

Today we are joined by Mbali Ntuli, a dynamic young woman, often inspiring change and very much capable of developing innovative solutions to problems. Some of you may recall that at some point - Mbali was the youngest person to contest for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance. She currently serves as the CEO of Ground Work Collective, which is a community development initiative.

GUEST: Mbali Ntuli, founder and CEO of Ground Work Collective

People's Budget

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:07:13 +0000

Guest: Cllr. Khaya Ngqisha

Hawks raid Anton Taylor’s home after Mchunu lays charges for ‘insulting’ video

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:26:59 +0000

News 24 broke a story today about actor and comedian, Anton Taylor’s home being raided by the hawks after a satirical video he posted about KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and suspended police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. This is what a part of the video sounds like…

GUEST: Anton Taylor, Actor and Comedian

121 dockets sent back to KZN

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:14:24 +0000

Following General Fannie Masemola’s revelation that the 121 dockets that were removed from the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team will be sent back to the province, we hear from Professor Nirmala Gopal on how we should interpret this latest development and what it all means in the battle against crime.

GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Criminologist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Three European countries, namely; France, Germany and the United Kingdom have triggered the process to reimpose sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:12:57 +0000

Three European countries, namely; France, Germany and the United Kingdom have triggered the process to reimpose sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. The three countries known as the E3, are accusing Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal commitments. However, Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned the move by these three nations, calling it a provocative and unnecessary escalation. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst and PhD candidate at the University of Dundee in Scotland

SAMRO Board urged to step down

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:33:21 +0000

Some music composers and producers are calling on the Southern African Music Rights Organisation’s (SAMRO) Board to step down, following revelations of financial mismanagement. There are those who feel that some members of the board are overpaid and they are undeserving of their benefits.

GUEST: Mzwakhe Mbuli, SA artist

Steeper price hikes announced after regulator’s errors

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:48:53 +0000

Electricity tariffs for the next two years have been hiked after the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) said it found errors in its price determination announced in January. Joining me on the line now to provide more information on this is…

GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst

Can the new board put NSFAS on a new footing?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:47:49 +0000

Yesterday, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) held a press briefing on governance and operational challenges faced by the organisation. Worryingly the organisation is owed R45 billion in outstanding student loans. The organisation’s board chairperson, Karen Stander also revealed that a critical trust deficit exists between NSFAS, higher education institutions, student bodies, and students - with all of these contributing to organisational turbulence. To give us a sense of how the organisation intends to deal with its internal challenges is……

GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

The G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa Summit, aims to highlight the role of women in shaping sustainable development and strengthening Africa's position in the global economy.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:06:56 +0000

As we come to the end of South Africa's Women's Month- in our #G20 feature today, we turn our attention to a powerful gathering that puts women at the centre of Africa's economic future, the Women to Africa Summit. Standard Bank, in collaboration with the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group, will tomorrow ( 29 August 2025) host a summit that is set to bring together policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to discuss strategies for advancing women's participation in Africa's economic growth. The G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa Summit, aims to highlight the role of women in shaping sustainable development and strengthening Africa's position in the global economy. For more on this, @LifeWithThami & @AshrafGarda is joined on the line by Lindeka Dzedze, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Global Markets at the @StandardBankZA Group. #AfricaInBusiness #WomensMonth2025

World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:57:12 +0000

Following Russia’s overnight attacks on Kyiv, some global leaders are warning that this latest development clearly shows Kremlin’s contempt for peace negotiations. We understand that fourteen people including children have been killed and dozens more injured post Russia’s latest attack.

GUEST: Prof Chris Isike, Professor of African politics & International Relations at the University of Pretoria

EFF to challenge Equality Court ruling

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:35:02 +0000

The EFF has instructed its lawyers to challenge the Equality Court’s ruling that found its leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech. The party has described the judgement as a grave distortion of history, philosophy and the nature of political speech in a democratic society. Yesterday, the Equality Court found that Julius Malema’s 2022 speech at a political event in Cape Town included clear exhortations to violence against a specific racial group, white men. Politically speaking, what does it all mean and will this latest ruling have any impact on EFF’s politics? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst and Professor in the Department of Political Sciences at UNISA

Nedbank IMC Conference

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:01:42 +0000

How do TVET Colleges fit into South Africa’s broader strategy for skills development and economic growth?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:01:42 +0000

Guest: Department of Higher Education and Training, DDG: TVET – Mr Sam Zungu

Malema found guilty of hate speech for 2022 rally remarks

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:29:34 +0000

Earlier today, the Equality Court in Cape Town found EFF leader, Julius Malema, guilty of hate speech. Let’s get more on this with…

GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokesperson

Westbury residents protest over water cuts

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:05:37 +0000

Westbury residents have vowed to continue with their protest action until their demands are met. Disgruntled community members in the Johannesburg suburb took to the streets today and barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres over water outages. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Melissa Davids, Westbury Community Leader

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have restarted peace talks in Qatar, following reports of violence in the DRC’s conflict ridden east.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:21:37 +0000

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have restarted peace talks in Qatar, following reports of violence in the DRC’s conflict ridden east. We understand that the meeting in Doha will among other things review the implementation of a truce agreement that was signed last month. So what went wrong with the initial peace deal and what needs to be fixed going forward?

GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

The 27th Interpol African Regional Conference

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:21:03 +0000

We unpack the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference that is currently underway in Cape Town. During this two-day gathering, delegates from Africa’s 54 countries will discuss strategies to combat illicit networks that are causing harm to various communities across the continent. Joining us to explain the significance of this gathering is……

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the Interpol, Security Strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

SA needs to act against information peddlers, says NEHAWU

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:20:31 +0000

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) says strong action must be taken against all those behind the spread of false information about the state of affairs in the country. The union’s president Mike Shingange is of the view that South Africa cannot be sanctioned for manufactured lies that are aimed at aiding Donald Trump’s disinformation campaign ‘against our country’. Shingange joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Mike Shingange, President of Nehawu

IEC’s state of readiness

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Earlier on today, the Independent Electoral Commission briefed members of the media on preparations for next year’s Local Government Elections. During the briefing, the organisation revealed that the local government elections are likely to take place between November 2, 2026 and January 31, 2027. Interestingly, the commission also announced that they have registered 34 new political parties since May last year, and 13 of these were registered in the last month.

GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development media briefing on the postponement of the Madlanga Commission Hearings

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:25:10 +0000

Let’s get reaction on the postponement of the Madlanga Commission Hearings as well as what the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, had to say about this earlier. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

Rise Mzansi, GOOD and BOSA set to merge ahead of 2026 elections

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:59:54 +0000

Since late yesterday, there’s been reports that Rise Mzansi, the GOOD Party, and Build One SA are set to announce a merger into a new centrist political party ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Discussions are said to be ongoing, focusing on ideas rooted in unity and enhanced service delivery. … joins me on the line to discuss this potential merger…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from Nelson Mandela University

Victims of Crime report from the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey 2024/25

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:46:22 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to the Statistician-General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke, about the release of the results of the Victims of Crime report from the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey 2024/25. The report provides information on crime from the perspective of households and individuals, including public perceptions of crime and feelings of safety. Let’s get an understanding of what we should make of this report with…

GUEST: Dr. Chris De Kock, Independent Crime Expert & former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre

SA Harvest, one of South Africa’s leading food rescue organisations, has been recognised for its efforts in tackling food crisis in the country.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:08:50 +0000

SA Harvest, one of South Africa’s leading food rescue organisations, has been recognised for its efforts in tackling food crisis in the country. The organisation has been awarded the premier Judges’ Spotlight Award, the highest accolade at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025. This accolade recognises its pioneering reverse-logistics model that rescues surplus food and reroutes it to community organisations nationwide. For more on what this recognition means, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Cassandra Potgieter, Head of Strategy, Marketing and Communications @SA Harvest

ConCourt denies Lungu family appeal

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:54:56 +0000

The Constitutional Court has thrown out an appeal by the Lungu family, which means that Zambian authorities can now repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral as per their wishes. Lungu’s family wanted to bury him privately in South Africa and also wanted to be in charge of the funeral arrangements, unfortunately this won’t happen anymore post today’s ConCourt ruling. Joining us to explain what this means and what’s going to happen next is…..

GUEST: Canny Maphanga, SABC News reporter

Crime remains one of the defining challenges of life in South Africa, says Stats SA

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:41:44 +0000

We unpack the latest report on crime in South Africa which shows that housebreaking/burglary has consistently been the most common crime experienced by households in the country, followed by home robbery. It doesn’t end there as the report also suggests that male-headed households and those living in KwaZulu-Natal province were most affected. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the report is….

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

20th India-Africa Business Conclave

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:37:07 +0000

In conversation with Brand SA about the 20th India-Africa Business Conclave that is currently underway in India. South Africa is the official country partner for Conclave, which creates an excellent opportunity to deepen relations with one of its most important partners, India, while creating new opportunities for trade and investment.

GUEST: Neville Matjie, Brand SA’s CEO

Knysna High School K-word video

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:35:47 +0000

Knysna High School has been thrust into the spotlight after a video of a pupil making a racial slur during a school event surfaced. Cape Forum has released a statement strongly condemning the video. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Heindrich Wyngaard, Chairperson of the Cape Forum

SA Guild of Actors on Nandi Nyembe

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:59:55 +0000

The passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has once again cast a spotlight on the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, which could dramatically change the livelihoods of actors. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jack Devnarain, Chairperson of the SA Guild of Actors

Lazarus Antonio in court for the murder of Kgaugelo Marota and attempted murder of current girlfriend

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:33:45 +0000

27-year-old Lazarus Antonio will return to court on September 5 for a formal bail application after a brief appearance today. Antonio is accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the attempted murder of his current girlfriend by stabbing them both multiple times at different locations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Patricia Visagie, SABC News Reporter

How effective empowerment of women in STEM can boost the economy

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:22:01 +0000

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. One is often reminded that South Africa’s women and girls continue to face serious challenges in relation to education and employment. However, Refilwe Lesufi is of the view that a gender-focused STEM strategy could be the game-changer South Africa needs to tackle unemployment, reduce poverty and boost economic growth.

GUEST: Refilwe Lesufi, PROTEC Board Member & MD of Prana Consulting

Examining Malema’s vision for a united Africa

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:57:31 +0000

EFF leader Julius Malema has once again reiterated his party’s position that Africa needs to unite as one, with a single president, one military command and one currency. Malema made these remarks yesterday when he was addressing delegates who were attending the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual general conference in Enugu. According to him, a divided continent stands to lose big. But how practical is his vision for the continent, considering how divided Africa is on numerous issues. Some of you may recall that he is not the first person to call for this, someone like the late Muammar Gaddafi used to call for the establishment of a United States of Africa. For more analysis on this, we are joined by ……

GUEST: Jackie Shandu, Political commentator

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:28:05 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng who currently serves as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. She campaigns for universal health access and HIV care. Mofoke ng is quite an influential person as she was named one of the BBC’s 100 women in 2021.

GUEST: Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, SA Physician & UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health

MK’s March Against Poor Service Delivery

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:45:53 +0000

Members of the MK Party together with the members of the African Transformation Movement marched to the Durban City Hall today against poor service delivery. MK Provincial Secretary Simphiwe Mpungose says the march is a declaration that KZN residents will no longer accept municipalities that fail to deliver basic services.

GUEST: Mr Bheki Mnyandu: ATM KZN Provincial Deputy Chair

Self-confessed 'killer' arrested for attacks on girlfriend and his ex

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:30:58 +0000

A man who went on a stabbing frenzy, killing his ex-girlfriend and wounding his new partner, then confessed on a video post on social media, has been arrested. Let’s get more details on this bizarre story from…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

The Global Watch: UN officially declares famine in Gaza

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:19:28 +0000

The U.N backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed a famine in Gaza. It is the fifth time in the past 14 years that a famine has been determined by the IPC. U.N Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk has warned that deaths from starvation could amount to a war crime. On the other hand, Israel’s foreign ministry has rejected the IPC report, saying it is false and bias.

GUEST: Youmna El-Sayed, Gaza Strip correspondent

Opportunities for young people in Real Estate

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:18:24 +0000

As South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment levels, with youth unemployment being a significant concern. We look at how transformation in the real estate industry can drive broader economic inclusion and unlock potential for the next generation of property leaders. Joining us to talk about this is Shawn Theunissen, founder of Property Point and they are currently running a Real Estate Incubator Programme in partnership with the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI).

GUEST: Shawn Theunissen, founder of Property Point

Saftu slams Mkhwanazi for linking police officer shortages on unions’ wage demands

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:45:37 +0000

South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, is criticising Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his controversial comments on unions. Let’s hear from the SAFTU General Secretary himself as he joins me on the line…

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

BOSA’s take on the country’s state of affairs

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:44:16 +0000

Earlier today, BOSA leader, Dr Mmusi Maimane outlined the party’s political agenda for the fourth quarter of the year. He also addressed the issue of rising tensions within the GNU and the not so good reception to the country’s first National Convention that was held in Pretoria last week. Maimane made it clear that South Africa is in dire need of an appropriate and meaningful space to confront the shortcomings of governance. He joins us now to give us more clarity on some of BOSA’s pronouncements…..

GUEST: Dr Mmusi Maimane, Leader of BOSA

Dissolved tourism board gets show of support from business sector

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:05:15 +0000

The business sector has expressed support for the disbanded SA Tourism board fired by minister Patricia de Lille. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA)

G20: CIVIL PARTICIPATION (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/SEMOSA-MB/21.08.2025/Aya Africa In Business- Thami Ngubeni and The National Pulse- Ashraf Garda

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:44:42 +0000

Financial Literacy: Money Smart Week

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:38:08 +0000

We outline the objectives of the upcoming Money Smart Week, which is the country’s biggest financial literacy campaign. It’s an open secret that most South Africans struggle with financial management and this initiative hopes to improve the country’s financial literacy. The campaign will run from 25-31 August and it will be hosted under the theme of ‘Smart Money: Financial Foundations for a Resilient Future’. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Alicia Moses, Manager for Consumer Education at Fimancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)

Cameroon’s opposition leader, Akere Muna has approached the country’s highest court to prevent President Paul Biya from contesting the upcoming election

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:57:50 +0000

Cameroon’s opposition leader, Akere Muna has approached the country’s highest court to prevent President Paul Biya from contesting the upcoming election, which is scheduled to take place in October this year. Muna is arguing that Biya cannot contest the election due to his advanced age.

GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, International Relations and Conflict Resolution expert

EFF warns against the US interference

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:49:19 +0000

Following several reports that suggest that the US has expressed great concern and seeks clarity from the South African government around General Maphanywa’s recent visit to Iran. The EFF has warned the Trump Administration not to interfere with SA’s internal affairs, emphasising the fact that South Africa is an independent country and ‘we reserve the right to pursue trade, diplomatic and military relations with whomever we deem fit, including Iran.

GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF National spokesperson

What contributed to the higher CPI number?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:40:18 +0000

According to Stats SA, South Africa’s headline inflation rate increased to 3.5% last month, up from 3.0% in June, marking the highest reading since September last year. The rise in headline inflation was primarily driven by a jump in food prices. Joining us to explain what this all means is ….

GUEST: Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec

2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:39:02 +0000

Today was the 2nd day of the 2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo in Boksburg. The imbizo is meant to review rural development, land issues, social cohesion and planning for the future. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, CONTRALESA Deputy President

EFF Limpopo Protest

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:53:24 +0000

The EFF in Limpopo led a protest march in Polokwane earlier today over high electricity rates, water shortages, and alleged municipal mismanagement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lawrence Mapoulo, EFF Limpopo Provincial Chairperson

DA slams education minister Buti Manamela over Seta appointments

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:39:39 +0000

The DA has rejected higher education minister Buti Manamela's sector education and training authority (Seta) takeover, claiming he has appointed corruption-tainted individuals. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National spokesperson and MP

DA Condemns attempted robbery attack on MPs

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:38:49 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has condemned an attempted robbery attack on three of its Members of Parliament responsible for police oversight in Philippi yesterday afternoon. Ian Cameron, Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell were returning from an oversight to the police training college in Philippi when the incident happened.

GUEST: Nicholas Gotsell, DA MP

The 9th TICAD Summit

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:58:09 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in Japan to participate at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit. This is a big event as more than 40 African nations are expected to participate. The summit will among other things focus on economic and social issues. However, we do understand that participants will also discuss peace and stability matters. To tell us more about the significance of this event is…

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, Senior Reporter from the SABC News International Desk

Residents of Metsimaholo Municipality protest outside Sasol plant in Sasolburg

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:57:26 +0000

Residents of Metsimaholo Municipality are protesting once again outside the Sasol plant in Sasolburg. The residents are accusing the company of prioritising job seekers from Secunda over local applicants. This is a story we covered a few months ago. Let’s get more information on today’s protest from…

GUEST: JJ Sesing, Community Leader

How Southern Africa is using culture to drive regional development and global collaboration

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:42:35 +0000

We tell you more about the Southern Africa component of the Africa Europe Partnership for Culture initiative that was launched last month. This brilliant initiative, which is funded by the European Union is aimed at supporting artists and heritage organisations to co-create new, African-led heritage narratives. But most importantly, it encourages cultural exchange between Africa and Europe as a form of modern diplomacy. Joining us to outline its objectives is…..

GUEST: Philina Witkke, Project Lead for Africa Europe Partnership for Culture

Reputation Management: Gigaba, Mchunu to be disciplined for ‘casting aspersions’ on character and unity of ANC

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:27:54 +0000

ANC national executive committee members, Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, are in hot water for recent utterances the party perceives to be decampaigning against it. The party said it disapproves of the pair’s recent conduct and public statements, which violate the ANC's internal communications protocol. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Reputation 1st MD

The National Sea Rescue Institute commemorates Women's Month

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:07:05 +0000

The National Sea Rescue Institute has embarked on a mission to improve its gender parity by giving its female workers equal opportunities as their male counterparts. This is all part of commemorating Women's Month. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Cheryl Gibson-Dicks, crew member at the National Sea Rescue Institute

Santaco briefs media following deadly e-hailing attack at Maponya Mall

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:49:00 +0000

The South African National Taxi Council briefed the media earlier today after e-hailing vehicles were attacked in Soweto.

GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National P.R.O

Litter crisis in Midrand

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:08:57 +0000

In conversation with Vorna Valley councillor, Annette Deppe, after she has brought to light a series of concerning environmental issues within the suburb. She is concerned about the litter and waste management crisis that is besetting both the ward and the wider region.

GUEST: Annette Deppe, Ward 132 Councillor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is committed to peace and that he is now ready for a trilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:08:16 +0000

Should the world be optimistic post yesterday’s Ukraine war talks with Donald Trump at the White House? Following yesterday’s meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is committed to peace and that he is now ready for a trilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. So does this mean we are getting closer to a peace deal? Let’s find out from…..

GUEST: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

ANC to take disciplinary action against Gigaba and Mchunu

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:37:40 +0000

The African National Congress has confirmed that it is going to take disciplinary action against two of its NEC members, Dr Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, following their remarks about the party’s state of affairs. The party is accusing them of having acted outside the sanctioned organisational structures, making statements that deliberately denigrate the party.

GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Lecturer for Political Sciences and Public Policy @Tshwane University of Technology

NUMSA on Goodyear South Africa closing its Kariega plant

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:38:09 +0000

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) held a media briefing earlier today to talk about what will happen next where workers are concerned after Goodyear South Africa announced the closure of its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape.

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA spokesperson

Rise Mzansi Press Briefing

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:37:05 +0000

RISE Mzansi, held a media briefing earlier today to account for their work in Parliament, the Government of National Unity, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), the Gauteng Provincial Government of Unity and to respond to recent political developments, among other matters. For more on this, I am joined by…

GUEST: Mabine Seabe, Rise Mzansi National Communication Director

N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa closed due to a protest

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:40:37 +0000

The Eastern Cape Transport Department has advised motorists using the N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa to expect delays as the road is closed due to a protest that started in the early hours of today. For more on the protest, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Fundiswa Mhlekude, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Startup Huddle to empower local entrepreneurs

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:17:47 +0000

In conversation with Dr Patrick Ebewo about the Startup Huddle, which is an exciting global initiative that is aimed at providing local entrepreneurs, startups and change-makers with a vibrant and inclusive platform to discuss challenges, gather crowdsourced feedback, and forge partnerships that support their development.

GUEST: Dr Patrick Ebewo, Director: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at Tshwane University of Technology & founder of Startup Huddle

Malema says Zimbabweans should look for jobs in their own country

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:17:05 +0000

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to look for jobs in their own country. He made the remarks during the Siyabonga rally that took place in Seshego, Polokwane this past weekend. Malema qualified his statement by saying that South Africa’s youth unemployment rate is unsustainable hence his party will now focus on policies that will help create jobs for South African citizens. But why change of heart all of a sudden and what informs this position? You may have heard him in the past suggesting that Zimbabweans should be allowed to work in the country.

GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, independent political analyst

45th SADC Summit

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:16:28 +0000

Southern African leaders are currently meeting in Madagascar where among other things are expected to discuss the region’s future and how to boost trade from within and cut dependence on outside partners.

GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

National Convention: Political Analysis

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:57:24 +0000

Let’s hear from one of the delegates to wrap up conversations from the National Convention but we hear from you. Joining me now is…

GUEST: Thembalethu Seyisi, Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice, Stellenbosch Univeristy

Day 1 of National Dialogue

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:31:21 +0000

We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst

two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:18:56 +0000

We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA. Joining me now is…

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator

National Convention: Voice of the Youth

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:53:53 +0000

We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the biggest criticisms I’ve been hearing throughout SA FM this afternoon is that, young people don’t seem to be properly represented at this convention. Well, I’ve got two young people in front of me who are attending this convention.

GUEST: Sandra Leshabela, National RCL President

GUEST: Fezile Msumba, Representative council of learners President of Forest High School, President of the Johannesburg Central District and Deputy President of the Gauteng Provincial RCL

National Convention: Political Analysis

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:53:19 +0000

The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happening in Pretoria today. We’ll hear from our second political analyst on whether the convention will truly lay the groundwork for the planned National Dialogue on shaping and developing the country. I am now joined live from UNISA by…

GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Commentator

Litsamaiso adds ten new buses to Joburg’s BRT System

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:28:38 +0000

Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has added ten new buses that will improve the commuter service in the City of Johannesburg. Interestingly, the company has also honored one of its drivers who passed away earlier this year by naming a bus after him.

GUEST: Nelson Rikhotso, CEO of Litsamaiso

What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:28:01 +0000

Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited George W Bush eighteen years ago. Some have described the highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin as Russia’s way to show the US that Putin is more than ready to agree to peace if the conditions are right. So what can be lost or won in this important meeting between these two leaders?

GUEST (Alaska): Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and international security

SA’s First National Convention

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:27:43 +0000

We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. This all important gathering is about listening to a wide range of experiences and identifying the key issues confronting South Africa today. So I would like you to name just one thing that is really bothering you about the state of affairs in the country right now that you think this convention should definitely look at.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst & Professor in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

Wanderers Padel

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:50:28 +0000

Free State’s Medico-Legal Workshop

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:46:58 +0000

The Free State’s Health MEC, Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi is concerned about a high number of medical negligence claims against the provincial health department, often stemming from inadequate patient care and poor record keeping. To address this problem, the department has convened a two-day Medico-Legal Workshop that will come up with effective resolution strategies across critical stakeholders.

GUEST: Mr Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi, Free State’s MEC for Health

e-hailing driver killed at Maponya Mall

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:46:16 +0000

Taxi drivers have been accused of intimidating e-hailing drivers at Maponya Mall in Soweto for a number of years now. The latest incident, which I’m pretty sure you know about, happened last night. An e-hailing driver was shot dead at Maponya Mall in while another driver and a passer-by were also injured in the attack. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vhatuka Mbelengwa, member of the Soweto United E-hailing Association

National dialogue is problematic and should have been held before the elections

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:08:45 +0000

Throughout this week, the main talking point has been the National Dialogue, after a number of organisations pulled out. You have also shared your views on it, with the majority feeling it is a waste of time and money. Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, also has thoughts on the dialogue and he now joins me on the line to share them…

GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-General of South Africa and Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

G20: INRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:52 +0000

Lungile Mashele, co-author of the paper

National Shelter Movement of SA condemns SAPS withdrawal of GBV cases

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:25:25 +0000

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa says they are concerned about ongoing practice by some SAPS officers of encouraging or permitting the withdrawal of gender-based violence cases. They are of the view that pushing survivors to drop charges is a betrayal of justice. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Anisa Moosa, National Coordinator for the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA)

US imposes sanctions over illegal mineral extraction in the DRC

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:00:21 +0000

The US has imposed sanctions on an armed group in Eastern Democratic of Congo and three companies, accusing them of profiting from illegal mineral trade. According to US officials, the group is forcing civilians into labour and executing people in mining territories, something that is against the law. To give us a clear picture in terms of what’s happening in the Eastern DRC is…..

GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

Gauteng authorities continue to monitor the situation in Pimville after a taxi and e-hailing vehicles were torched outside Maponya Mall.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:41:13 +0000

Gauteng authorities continue to monitor the situation in Pimville after a taxi and e-hailing vehicles were torched outside Maponya Mall. A few moments ago, MEC for roads and transport in Gauteng Kedibone Diale Tlabela addressed the angry Soweto residents and promised to resolve their concerns. Let’s now cross to our reporter, who is covering this story for us…..Horisani Sithole

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

P20 Women’s Parliament

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:39:07 +0000

Les Govender outlines the objectives of this year’s P20 Women’s Parliament. This two-day event commences today, convening under the theme “Accelerating Equality, Sustainability and Shared Growth.” The gathering will be used to dissect issues of gender equality, inclusive development and women’s empowerment.

GUEST: Mr Les Govender, NCOP Deputy Chairperson

ActionSA will attend the National Dialogue Convention

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:31:17 +0000

GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, Action SA Parliamentary Chief Whip

AfriForum, Solidarity withdraws from first national dialogue convention

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:45:13 +0000

Lobby groups AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement have announced their withdrawal from the first convention of the national dialogue set to take place at Unisa from Friday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kallie Kriel, Afriforum CEO

Second round of evictions at Germiston’s Pharoe Park flats

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:44:12 +0000

Officials continued with evictions at the City of Ekurhuleni-owned Pharoe Park flats in Germiston, where many people are allegedly unlawfully occupying homes. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Cllr Kgopelo Hollo, MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Ekurhuleni

Celebrating women-founded brands

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:15:15 +0000

As part of celebrating Women’s Day, Brand Africa recently announced the most admired women-founded brands in South Africa, honouring the trailblazing women entrepreneurs who have built brands that are shaping the country or the continent’s identity, competitiveness and economy. Joining us to tell us more about this noble initiative is…..

GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder & Chairman of Brand Africa

Trump-Putin Summit

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:14:24 +0000

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders are due to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump as they want to persuade him to defend Kyiv’s interests at the bilateral summit, scheduled for Friday in Alaska with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

GUEST (Ukraine): Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

US report on Human Rights

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:57:51 +0000

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has rejected what it calls an inaccurate and deeply flawed report on human rights report published by the U.S. State Department. We’ll now get an expert analysis on this report from…

GUEST: Professor David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

Operation Dudula members released on warning ahead of meeting with Health Minister

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:44:52 +0000

Yesterday we spoke about three women, linked to Operation Dudula, accused of disrupting services at Soweto’s Lilian Ngoyi Clinic being released by the Orlando Magistrate’s Court. After this happened, Operation Dudula Leader, Zandile Dabula, said they will be meeting with Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi later that day. That meeting happened and the Operation Dudula Leader now joins me on the line to share what came out of that meeting...

GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula Leader

Why gender gaps persist in SA’s labour market?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:43:45 +0000

The latest figures by Stats SA show that women continue to carry a heavier share of this burden (of unemployment) as their unemployment rate is at 35,9%, compared to 31,0% for men. These differences reflect persistent gender imbalances in unemployment, labour force participation, and the sectors in which men and women are employed. But what informs the gender divide in unemployment? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Nana Ngobese Nxumalo, Businesswoman

Home Affairs building in Germiston on fire during evictions protest

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:47:40 +0000

While the protest was happening, a 2 storey building was on fire, housing the department of home affairs in the area. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: William Ntladi, Ekurhuleni EMS Spokesperson

Ekurhuleni Mayor briefs media after violent protests

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:46:48 +0000

Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, briefed the media a while ago following violent protests in Germiston erupted in the area today due to evictions. SABC News Reporter, Puseletso Mokoena, is in Germiston and joins me on the line to tell us what the mayor had to say…

GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter in Germiston

Unemployment rate ticks up

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:26:03 +0000

Stats SA has revealed that the country’s unemployment rate has increased in the second quarter to 33.2% from 32.9% in the first quarter. It’s a known fact that South Africa’s economic growth has been sluggish, which limits the number of new jobs that can be created. So what is the ultimate answer to the country’s economic woes? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Professor Jannie Rossouw, Honorary Professor at Wits Business School & Economist at Altitude Wealth Management

Negotiators from 175 countries are currently meeting in Geneva to trash out the first ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:25:25 +0000

Negotiators from 175 countries are currently meeting in Geneva to trash out the first ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. We understand that the key sticking point that this meeting is trying to address, is whether it should mandate cuts in plastic production. Joining us to talk about the significance of this meeting is…..

GUEST: Rico Euripidou, groundWork’s Chemicals and Campaigns Support

National Convention: why it’s important that it goes ahead

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:21:39 +0000

Mazibuko Jara outlines the objectives of the first National Convention and what it seeks to achieve. According to him, the dialogue is aimed at securing a society-wide consensus as a basis for stability on the social, political and economic fronts. But what about the recent side issues that we have all witnessed - will they deter those who were initially looking forward to it?

GUEST: Mazibuko Jara, Executive Director of the Zabalaza Pathways Institute & Member of the Organising Committee for the National Convention

National Dialogue: We warned you, says Labour Party

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:30:50 +0000

Following the withdrawal of seven legacy foundations from the structures of the preparatory task team of the national dialogue, we hear from the Labour Party as some of you may recall that last month, the party went to court to halt the implementation of the National Dialogue, arguing that the entire process was unlawful and lacked proper legal and constitutional authority.

GUEST: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President & Interim Labour Party Executive

Daily Maverick Investigation: IDT contractor ripped off workers, bankrolled Tebogo Malaka’s new R16m property

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:38:26 +0000

One of the biggest news stories right now is the Daily Maverick’s explosive expose involving suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka. Today, the Daily Maverick released a story involving the suspended CEO and Collen Mashawana. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Pieter-Louis Myburgh, Daily Maverick Investigative Journalist

DA says no to GNU expansion

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:09:38 +0000

The Democratic Alliance, which is the largest party in the GNU has opposed the ANC’s idea of expanding the Government of National Unity, arguing that such a move will not strengthen the current political arrangement but will only complicate things. The party has also reiterated that a statement of intent makes it abundantly clear that if new parties are to be added to the GNU this has to be done in consultation with the parties currently in the GNU. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Ebrahim Fakir, political analyst

Health Minister to convene a meeting with Operation Dudula

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:58:00 +0000

Earlier today, members of Operation Dudula staged a protest outside the Orlando Magistrate’s Court. This after three of the group’s members appeared in court after allegedly storming a Soweto clinic last week and demanding that patients produce their identity documents to prove their nationality. But it didn’t end there as some of their members did it again this morning. We also understand that the minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will be meeting with the group’s top leadership this afternoon to see if they can resolve this issue. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Foster Mohale, Spokesperson for the department of health

Fireside Chat with Makhosi Khoza

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:17:24 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr Makhosi Khoza who is widely known for her fearless voice in the country’s political circles. Some of you may argue as well that she is perhaps one unstable politician, having ditched the ANC, ActionSA and most recently the Abantu Batho Congress???? Khoza firmly believes that corruption has a destructive effect on governance and state institutions hence she was once part of OUTA to nip it in the bud.

GUEST: Dr Makhosi Khoza, SA politician, Author & social activist

Malaka Family Trust defends IDT CEO in bribery allegations

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:36:25 +0000

In a statement released earlier today, the Malaka Family Trust has dismissed the allegations against Independent Development Trust CEO, Tebogo Malaka, saying it is a politically motivated campaign aimed at removing her from her position. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ayanda Jele, Malaka Family Trust Spokesperson

Suspended Samro COO accused board chair Nicholas Maweni of nepotism

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:35:47 +0000

The rot at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation appears to be deepening, with allegations of nepotism and power abuse now surfacing against its board chairperson, Nicholas Maweni. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Sibongile Vilakazi, SAMRO Board member and chair of the social and ethics committee

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu be repatriated to his home country for burial.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:11:00 +0000

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu be repatriated to his home country for burial. You will recall that following Lungu’s death from an undisclosed illness, the family wanted to be in charge of the funeral arrangements but the Zambian authorities sought to take control. To help us understand the political dynamics around Lungu’s pending burial is……

GUEST: Dr Charles Sinkala, Political Analyst & International Relations Consultant

National Day Against Child Labour

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:09:25 +0000

As the issue of child labour continues to be a challenge affecting millions of children globally, including in South Africa. Today, the department of employment and labour is commemorating the 2025 National Day Against Child Labour in the North-West province. The event seeks to raise awareness of the adverse effects of child labour on children’s education, health and development. Joining us to outline the objectives of the event is….

GUEST: Thembinkosi Mkalipi, DDG for Labour Policy and Industrial Relations at the Department of Employment and Labour

Seven foundations pull out of the prep task team of the national dialogue

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:42:54 +0000

South Africa’s seven well known legacy foundations have withdrawn their participation from the structures of the preparatory task team and the first national convention of the national dialogue that is due to take place next week Friday. They say their withdrawal is informed by the fact that core principles meant to underpin the whole national dialogue have been violated in the rush to host the upcoming event. For more on this, let’s speak to….

GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director at the FW de Klerk Foundation

South African Human Rights Commission’s Community Engagement around Artisanal Mining in South Africa

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:38:53 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission conducted a community engagement in Stilfontein today in preparation of the National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining in South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zamantungwa Mbeki, Acting Head of Legal: South African Human Rights Commission

Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect South Africa’s automotive sector

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:38:09 +0000

South Africa’s automotive sector is particularly vulnerable (that is if we don’t mention agriculture) to the tariffs imposed by the US. According to the country’s automotive business council, the Trump’s tariffs as they are popularly known, will have a devastating and immediate impact on trade performance as they will put more pressure on original equipment manufacturers, who have already made long-standing industrial commitments to South Africa, and invested significantly in local manufacturing, skills development and export infrastructure. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…..

GUEST: Mikel Mabasa, Naamsa CEO

Night of Hope for South Africa

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:22 +0000

True North will be hosting a Night of Hope event in Tongaat on 31 August 2025, dedicated to praying for South Africa and fostering a spirit of unity and peace. This landmark gathering will feature leading pastors from across the country, along with dignitaries, VIPs, and prominent community leaders.

GUEST: Reverend Leslie Munsamy, Pastor and founder of Global Apostolic Ministries based in Phoenix, Durban

Green Connection objects to Shell Northern Cape drilling project

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:49:19 +0000

We hear from Green Connection on why they are opposed to Shell’s Northern Cape Ultra Deep oil and gas project. This as they argue that the environmental impact assessment report that was provided by the organisation doesn’t cover the required criteria.

GUEST: Neville van Roy, Community Outreach Coordinator at The Green Connection

The Presidency has issued a statement confirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion with his US counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters yesterday.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:36:41 +0000

As new tariffs kick in for South Africa today. The Presidency has issued a statement confirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion with his US counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters yesterday. According to the statement, the two leaders have agreed to continue with engagements as both nations are attempting to find common ground on the issue. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Vincent Magwenya, President Ramaphosa’s Spokesperson

UCT lectures accused of racial grading leniency

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:00:04 +0000

The University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Social Development has been accused of racial discrimination after Professor Ndanga Noyoo revealed that some lecturers are allegedly awarding higher grades to white students while penalising black ones. Reacting to this issue, Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education has described these allegations as deeply disturbing and it has called for an urgent and transparent investigation that will lay bare all the facts so that this issue is dealt with properly. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education

Outcomes of the ANC NEC

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:57:24 +0000

Let’s now get an analysis on what was said today at the ANC NEC briefing. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Dr. Sethulego Matebesi, Political Analyst from the University of the Free State

The ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has reiterated President Cyril Ramaphosa’s position that the party disagrees with the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:32:37 +0000

The ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has reiterated President Cyril Ramaphosa’s position that the party disagrees with the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently. He also made it clear that the party will continue to engage the socialist movement on this issue even though it has made its stance clear on the matter. Mbalula revealed this during the ANC’s press briefing that took place this afternoon.

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

MK Party wants SA to withdraw from the Commonwealth

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:04 +0000

We hear from the MK Party on why they want South Africa to cease its participation in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. They are of the view that the group has done nothing to deconstruct colonial legacies, instead it exists to aid the British Crown’s global influence. Currently South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, having rejoined in 1994 after initially withdrawing in 1961 due to international pressure and criticism of the country’s then apartheid policies.

Guest: Ishana Barciela: MK Party KZN MPL

Mpumalanga Education Department

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:52:54 +0000

Yesterday we got a call from Nomsa, a parent in a Mpumalanga Primary School. Nomsa was not happy about what was happening at the school in Witbank. This is what Nomsa had to say…

CLIP: 1:21

We contacted the Mpumalanga Education Department about these issues and they promised to get back to us today. Let’s hear what the department has to say. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Gerald Sambo, Mpumalanga Education Spokesperson

Mpumalanga illegal miners appear in court

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:59:32 +0000

We’ve been covering the story of illegal miners that were arrested at the Sheba Mine in Mpumalanga since the begin of the week. We spoke to NUM yesterday who were concerned about these miners being a threat to some of their members as they sometimes meet them underground. Today, the miners appeared in court. SABC News Reporter, Mthobisi Mkhaliphi was in court and joins me on the line…

GUEST: Mthobisi Mkhaliphi, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

Save SA Civic Movement urges Ramaphosa to reinstate the death penalty

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:45:02 +0000

The Save South Africa Civic Movement is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently reinstate the death penalty in order to arrest the scourge of gender-based violence in communities. This they argue would serve as a powerful deterrent. However, most of you will recall that the death penalty was abolished in 1995 and was declared unconstitutional as it violated the 1994 constitution. So why want it back now and what has changed over the years?

GUEST: Sydney Monnakgotla, President of Save South Africa

FREE SA says no to the proposed Public Service Insourcing Bill

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:39:17 +0000

The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (FREE SA) has announced a nationwide campaign aimed at halting the Public Service Insourcing Bill. According to them, if this proposed law is passed, it will inflate the wage bill, devastate small businesses, and derail already-strained public services.

GUEST: Paul Maritz, Director at Free SA

Court orders Kenny Kunene to apologise for calling Julius Malema a “cockroach”

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:32:19 +0000

Earlier I spoke to EFF MP, Mazwi Blose, about the Gauteng High Court ordering Patriotic Alliance’s suspended deputy president, Kenny Kunene, to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema, for calling him a “cockroach”. I thought why not unpack the language politicians use, especially when they refer to each other which such names. To help us do this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputation 1st

Mpumalanga mine workers always harassed by illegal miners

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:01:40 +0000

The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed concern over the arrest of more than 500 illegal miners operating at the Sheba gold mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Livhuwani Mammburu, National Union of Mineworkers spokesperson

Bergview College part ways with Jaco Pieterse

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:21:06 +0000

Bergview College has officially parted ways with Jaco Pieterse, who had been a principal at the Eastern Cape institution. He was implicated in connection with an alleged rape of a seven-year-old Cwecwe but was later cleared of any involvement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Bary Bateman, Spokesperson: Afriforum Private Prosecution Unit

France has introduced a bill that will make it easier for the country to return cultural objects that were taken away or stolen from African countries during the colonial period.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:07:02 +0000

France has introduced a bill that will make it easier for the country to return cultural objects that were taken away or stolen from African countries during the colonial period. The bill sets out clear rules for what counts as looted, and would cover items acquired between 1815 and 1972. It cites theft, looting or forced transfer as reasons for return. To react to this is……we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Historian and consummate poet and writer

Today we celebrate Atarah Goodheart, a talented eight-year-old footballer, from Ocean View in Cape Town.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:05:48 +0000

She has been awarded a full sponsorship to join the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Programme and continue her formal schooling at Generation Schools Imhoff. This is how she reacted after she secured this amazing sponsorship ……

GUEST: Jevron Epstein, President of the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Programme in South Africa

Gauteng High Court orders Kenny Kunene to apologise to Julius Malema

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:35:07 +0000

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered Patriotic Alliance’s suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene to apologise to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema for calling him a “cockroach”. The court has ruled that the word “cockroach” has harmful connotations to it and is internationally recognised as hateful of those to whom it is directed. The EFF has welcomed the ruling, also adding that “it is pleased that this judgment will restrain vulgar individuals from bringing tendencies and attitudes learnt in prison into the political arena”.

GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP

Goshen Building Project: Petition to address irregularities

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:39:59 +0000

As we attempt to untangle the Goshen Building Project that forms part of the Eastern Cape government’s Poverty Alleviation Strategy. We bring you both sides of the story as there are some community members who are not happy about how the Amahlathi Municipality is handling this entire project and they are demanding that the project be halted until their concerns are adequately addressed.

GUEST: Ukhona Mlandu, Goshen Community member

GUEST: Nkosinathi Mbende, Spokesperson of the Amahlathi Municipality

illegal miners arrested at Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:57:26 +0000

Over 490 alleged illegal miners arrested at Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton were expected to appear in court today facing charges for contravening the Immigration Act and trespassing. Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Barberton, Mpumalanga, was in court and joins me on the line now…

GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Barberton, Mpumalanga

Border Management Authority introduces traceable stamps to tighten border security

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:38:05 +0000

The Border Management Authority is rolling out a series of security upgrades as part of its ongoing strategy to modernise South Africa’s border management system. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Michael Masiapato, The Border Management Authority’s Commissioner

10 Police Officers arrested at Edenvale Police Station

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:37:25 +0000

What does the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) make of these arrests? Well, let’s find out. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU Spokesperson

DA warns motorists against the JMPD’s aggressive revenue collection drive

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:22:12 +0000

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has revealed that the JMPD officers are increasingly engaging in excessive roadblocks as they are under pressure to each collect at least R7 000 in traffic fines daily. They say this is done to aid the struggling City of Johannesburg municipality. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Michael Sun, DA Member of the Provincial Legislature

Empowering girls with leadership skills is crucial, says Phuti Mogale

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:21:24 +0000

As we observe Women’s Month in South Africa. We are joined by Phuti Mogale who will share her views on why she thinks every girl in this country deserves a seat at the leadership table. Phuti is of the view that if we are serious about transforming our continent, we must stop seeing girls as beneficiaries of development, and start seeing them as leaders of it.

GUEST: Phuti Mogale, Head of Senior School @Roedean School South Africa

SA-U.S Trade Relations

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:20:52 +0000

As South Africa continues to engage the United States in order to enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations. DIRCO minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that government is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it moves towards diversifying the country’s export markets. The US’s 30% unilateral tariffs on foreign imports comes into effect at the end of this week. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political economist & expert on International relations at the University of Johannesburg

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Sophie Mokoena

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:10:12 +0000

Today we bid farewell to our beloved colleague, a veteran journalist who has worked in the field of journalism for a significant amount of time, 31 years to be precise. She posses a deep understanding of the field, its ethics, and the intricacies of storytelling and reporting. In case you are wondering who I’m talking about here. Her name is Sophie Mokoena and she officially retired yesterday. She joins us now to reflect on her retirement, her past accomplishments, experiences and cherished memories.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, former SABC News International Editor

ANC NEC Meeting

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:38:01 +0000

Today marks the start of the four day ANC’s NEC ordinary sitting. Proceedings began with a political overview delivered by ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, followed by reflections on the domestic and geopolitical environment. SABC News’ Political Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo was part of the media contingent at the meeting. Ntebo Mokobo now joins me on the line to give us an overview of what happened today…

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Political Reporter

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: State of Readiness

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:17:11 +0000

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system officially begins its work today. The commission was established after explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

GUEST: Jeremy Michaels, Spokesperson of the Madlanga Commission

Tanzania ban foreign small businesses

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:02:43 +0000

Gabriel Zakaria joins us to unpack Tanzania’s decision to bar non-citizens from running small businesses. According to the country’s authorities, the policy is aimed boosting local jobs and income for its citizens. However, Kenya has warned that the move undermines the core objective of regional economic integration and poses a significant setback to the gains made under the East African Community Common Market Protocol.

GUEST (Tanzania): Gabriel Zakaria, journalist based in Tanzania

FlySafair Strike Ends

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:01:42 +0000

The FlySafair pilot strike is over, following an agreement between airline management and Solidarity trade union. We understand that the agreement was reached through the CCMA’s proposed settlement. This development means that FlySafair will begin restoring full capacity to the market, with all aircraft returning to active duty. But what were the thorny issues and how was this particular agreement reached? For more on this we are joined by…

GUEST: Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair

GUEST: Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary of Solidarity trade union

MK Party vs Ramaphosa: Legal analysis on ConCourt ruling

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:56:08 +0000

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party’s urgent application, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint a non-member of parliament, Professor Firoz Cachalia as the acting minister of police. Legally speaking - what went wrong for the MK Party? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Advocate Michael Osborne, Constitutional Law expert

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party’s urgent application, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint a non-member of parliament

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:55:13 +0000

The Constitutional Court has delivered judgment on the MK Party and former President Zuma’s challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence, the appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia & the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela – MK party spokesperson

Chat Commerce Powering Daily Life In South Africa

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:06:13 +0000

South Africans are increasingly turning to their smartphones as the definitive hub of everyday life, and Whatsapp, by far the most widely used messaging platform in the country, sits at the centre of this digital shift. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nafisa Akabor, Technology Journalist

G20 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN WORKING GROUP

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:43:14 +0000

Bain & Company shuts down its operations in SA

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:14:38 +0000

Global management consultancy firm, Bain & Company has confirmed that it has decided to shut down its consultancy operations in South Africa, revealing that its Johannesburg office would now become a services hub supporting the organisation’s global operations. Some of you may recall that in 2022, Bain suffered reputational damage from its involvement in a state capture scandal. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent analyst

What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:10:56 +0000

In a major policy shift, more powerful nations have indicated that they intend to recognise Palestine as a state as from September. One other important thing to note is that out of the 193 United Nations member states, 147 already declared that they recognise Palestine as a state. The latest development is that Canada has joined France and Britain in announcing plans to recognise a Palestinian state. So, what does it all mean in terms of geopolitics and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

The MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 7%, with effect from the 1st of August. The decision was unanimous.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:47:58 +0000

GUEST: Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

Mother and two men arrested after 3-year-old recorded 'smoking drugs'

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:42:34 +0000

Three people, including a mother, have been arrested after a viral video surfaced showing her encouraging her three-year-old child to light and smoke from what appears to be a drug-laced glass pipe. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Foundation

Business to Brand Summit

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:41:55 +0000

Pat Mahlangu tells us more about the upcoming Business to Brand Summit which will take place in two days time in Sandton. This summit is often described as a strategic platform, designed to empower businesses to shift from transactional thinking to brand-driven growth.

GUEST: Pat Mahlangu, founder of Pat On Brands & CEO of Lerato Agency

The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospital

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:02:43 +0000

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, has released the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Taole Mokoena, Health Ombud

EFF Councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza was choked in Cape Town Council Chamber

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:39:45 +0000

It is widely reported that earlier today - EFF Councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza was choked to the point of unconsciousness. According to GOOD party councillor Roscoe Palm, the unfortunate incident happened when the Speaker of the City of Cape Town Council, Felicity Purchase failed to maintain order in the Council Chamber.

GUEST: Roscoe Palm, GOOD Party Councillor, City of Cape Town Council (he witnessed the entire incident)

GUEST Mzubanzi Dambuza, EFF Councillor, City of Cape Town Council

SA-US Trade Policy Engagement

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:17:38 +0000

As South Africa and the United States are actively engaged in trade policy discussions. One of our top economists, Wandile Sihlobo has warned that uncertainty in trade policy is indeed a significant concern. Sihlobo is of the view that whatever the outcome of the negotiations will be, our country will never be back to the environment where it was at the beginning of the year and the path ahead will remain challenging.

GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (AGBIZ)

Stats SA indicated that more than 500 000 White South Africans have left the country in the past two decades.

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:35:47 +0000

Stats SA has released its latest mid-year population estimates report for 2025. The data reveals that demographically, all of the country’s population groups are growing, except for White South Africans. Notably, the report has also revealed that more than 500 000 White South Africans have left the country in the past two decades. I guess the big question is - what informs this worrying trend?

GUEST: Solly Molayi, Acting DDG, responsible for Population and Social Statistics @Stats SA

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:57:48 +0000

Tomorrow, marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and this year’s event will be observed globally under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime - End the Exploitation”. To mark this day, tomorrow, the department of justice and constitutional development will launch the Local Task Team to support anti-trafficking efforts at ports of entry across the country. To talk to us about this important development is……

GUEST: Andries Nel, Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development

1 in 5 KZN pupils beaten by teachers despite ban on corporal punishment

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:57:01 +0000

Earlier on I spoke to the department of basic education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, about educators in KwaZulu-Natal using corporal punishment in the classroom, despite the ban. We now getting reaction from…

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

Is South Africa’s aviation sector on the brink of another fuel crisis?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:53:17 +0000

According to the South African Petroleum Association, we are, as most local fuel refineries have shut down. So to what extent will this affect our major airports? Joining us for this discussion is…..

GUEST: Guy Leitch, Aviation analyst & Editor of SA Flyer magazine

City of Joburg: Latest Water Challenges

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:44:54 +0000

Water issues around the City of Joburg have become a recurring issue on this show. A number of people have over the past few days taken to social media to voice their frustrations with recent water challenges the city faces. I’ve seen people around the Sandton and Bryanston are talk about their challenges over the past few days, some going as far as posting videos of water tankers in their areas. Let’s get an idea of how bad this current situation is with…

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

G20 Critical Mineral Stakeholder meeting

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:32:27 +0000

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe addressed delegates today at the G20 Critical Mineral Stakeholder meeting in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Mantashe lamented the importation of raw minerals, which he says further exacerbates poverty and inequality in the country. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

Corporal punishment continues to be practiced by some teachers in KZN

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:12:35 +0000

The department of basic education has revealed that some educators in KwaZulu-Natal continue to us corporal punishment in the classroom, despite the ban. While the practice was once permitted under common law, it is public knowledge that corporal punishment in South African schools was legally abolished in 1997. So what should happen to those who continue to employ this illegal practice?

GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, National spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

The United Nations has expressed serious concern about rising hunger in Africa.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:11:41 +0000

The United Nations has expressed serious concern about rising hunger in Africa. According to the organisation, worrying projections indicate that by the end of the decade, 60% of the world’s malnourished population will be in Africa. What is even more disturbing is the fact that currently, more than 280 million people across Africa are malnourished. With our continent possessing a wealth of mineral resources - how do address this problem? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sandy Bukula, acting CEO of Operation Hunger

SAPU Reacts: Briefing on Criminal Justice System Inquiry

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:56:39 +0000

Earlier on, Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, briefed the nation on the Criminal Justice System Inquiry. The South African Policing Union is reacting to the press briefing. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union Spokesperson

2025 Tailings Conference

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:37:18 +0000

We unpack the objectives of this year’s Tailings Conference that is currently underway in Parktown, Johannesburg. This year’s annual gathering is convened under the theme, “Reform and Resistance in the Shadow of a Disaster.” During this two-day gathering, several important topics are going to be discussed and a new and improved programme of action will be adopted on the last day of the conference. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Hassen Logart, Tailings Working Group & Programme Convenor

GUEST: Advocate Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner @SA Human Rights Commission

Action SA Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Deputy Ministers and Strengthen Parliamentary Oversight

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:19:55 +0000

Action SA has gazetted their Notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill which, if passed, would represent the most significant overhaul of the Executive of 32 Ministers and 43 Deputy Ministers since the dawn of democracy in 1994. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

Sudan: RSF’s formation of a parallel government

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:14:22 +0000

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the formation of a parallel government. RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo would head a 15-person government council that would include regional governors. However, the Sudanese government has rejected the announcement of this so called new government, urging other countries not to recognise it.

GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & political commentator

ANC’s lack of diversity: what can it be attributed to?

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:56:09 +0000

Collen Malatji has criticised the ANC Youth League for its lack of racial diversity. While the ANC has historically championed unity and non-racialism, critics always argue that its leadership and membership are not truly representative of South Africa’s diverse population. Malatji has attested to this and has warned the ‘Young Lions’ of the party that they should avoid looking like an exclusively black organisation. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Collen Malatji, President of the ANC Youth League

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Zibusiso Mkhwanazi

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:10:14 +0000

Today, we are excited to be joined by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi who has just been shortlisted as Agency Leader of the Year. Mkhwanazi is passionate about empowering South Africa’s township youth as he always wants to see them become tomorrow’s successful business leaders. If you are looking to positively impact your community but aren’t quite sure where to start, you better listen to this interview and hopefully his personal story will inspire thoughtfulness.

GUEST: Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, Author, Group CEO of M&N Brands and Co-Founder of Avatar

Tshepisong Electricity Protest

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:43:25 +0000

City Power had to abandon their plan to disconnect illegal connections in Tshepisong, West Rand, yesterday after police warned them of the volatile situation they will find themselves in should they go ahead. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Isaac Mangena, City Power Spokesperson

ACSA acts after OR Tambo Airport passenger found with grenades in Ethiopia

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:41:48 +0000

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) released a statement yesterday stating that they are taking firm steps following a serious security breach at OR Tambo International Airport after a passenger was found in possession of two training hand grenades in Ethiopia. To react to this statement, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Advocate Christopher Shabangu, President of the SA Cabin Crew Association

Social Impact with Pearl to help and protect the vulnerable

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:09:09 +0000

We tell you more about a newly launched social justice initiative, called ‘Social Impact with Pearl’ that aims to protect rights, demand truth, and rebuild trust in our justice system that is perceived to be prioritising the needs and desires of a small group over the broader population. This noble initiative is the brainchild of Pearl Walsh, a Cape Town based activist. She joins us now to outline the objectives of this initiative…….

GUEST: Pearl Walsh, founder of Social Impact with Pearl

France will soon recognise Palestine as a state

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:08:40 +0000

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that his country intends to recognise Palestine as a state. Macron has also revealed that he will formalise the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in two months time. This is a major development considering France’s tremendous influence over European politics, economy and culture. Politically speaking - what does it all mean, given the ongoing war in the Middle East? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

Concerns are rising in Lesotho about Basotho nationals being denied healthcare in South Africa

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:38:23 +0000

Concerns are rising in Lesotho about Basotho nationals being denied healthcare in South Africa, prompting calls for intervention from the Lesotho government and discussions between the two neighbouring countries. Pheello Sehlabaka, the president of Lesotho’s Democratic Congress Youth League has urged both countries to resolve this issue peacefully. He joins us now to elaborate further on this …..

GUEST(Lesotho): Pheello Sehlabaka, President of the Democratic Congress Youth League in the Kingdom of Lesotho

North-West University can’t wait to have its own academic hospital

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:34:57 +0000

Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, has welcomed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s announcement that plans are in place to add to the country’s ten academic hospitals. According to Tyobeka, this development strongly supports the varsity’s Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, which is presently under construction. Currently, there are no academic hospitals in the North-West, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape.

GUEST: Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, Principal & Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University

The Liberation Movements Summit 2025

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:27:51 +0000

The Liberation Movements Summit 2025, convened under the theme “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa” kicks off tomorrow at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo, Gauteng. Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, joins me on the line to break down the role of liberation movements on the African Continent…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

G20: YOUTH 20 (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/MABU/24.07.2025/ZJ

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:18:32 +0000

Channel Africa's Africa In Business, anchored by Thabiso Lehoko and SAfm's the National Pulse ,anchored by John Gericke....

Jon Gericke:

The Group of Twenty (G20), is an international forum comprising both developing and developed countries. It hosts a series of Working Groups to find solutions to global economic and financial issues. There are various other groupings, such as the Business 20 (B20), the Urban 20 (U20), and the Youth 20 (Y20), to name a few, which are also meeting on the sidelines to reflect on various priority agendas.

Thabiso Lehoko:

Today, we reflect on the Youth 20 (Y20) summits. Y20 enables dialogue between young people from G20 member countries, in order to influence debates and to contribute to the preparation of public policies. To discuss how young leaders from all over the world can influence policy discussions in the lead up to the G20 Summit in November, in South Africa - we are joined on the line by Tinashe Mpasiri, a member of the 1873 Network, and the director of corporate literacy under the Banking On Africa's Future initiative, and the composer of the official G20 song under South Africa's G20 Presidency...

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS:

JG: Are young people properly represented in the G20 discussions? And why should you people participate in these discussions?

TL: What are some of the things young people should be pushing for in these G20 working groups?

JG: South Africa's three priorities for the G20 Presidency focus on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reducing Inequality. 2: Food Security 3: Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development... Do these priorities address challenges faced by young people within the G20 economies?

TL: How is the 1873 Network driving the conversation within the G20?

OUTRO: That was Tinashe Mpasiri, a member of the 1873 Network, and the director of corporate literacy under the Banking On

State concludes its case in Senzo Meyiwa trial

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:05:48 +0000

Today is the last day of the State’s case in the Senzo Meyiwa trial as the witnesses examination-in-chief process has been completed. Following this process, the defence team will now have an opportunity to call their own witnesses to test the accuracy and reliability of the State’s witnesses. To give us an update in terms of what’s currently happening in court is…..

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

What was the main aim of liberation movements and have all of them fulfilled their mission?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:03 +0000

None of us can dispute the fact that liberation movements have played a pivotal role in fighting for national independence, self-determination, and the establishment of a state based on the will of the people. But we also need to acknowledge the fact that many of them once in power, struggle to translate their liberation rhetoric into tangible improvements in people’s lives and this often leads to disillusionment and a loss of popular support like we have witnessed in recent years. To assess and address some of the challenges faced by these movements. As from tomorrow, the ANC will host the Liberation Movements Summit that is aimed at revitalising, strengthening and enhancing relations between these iconic movements, while also using the platform to revisit some of the key principles that define these movements. So what has gone wrong and why is their credibility under threat? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, National ANC Spokesperson

Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans to introduce a controversial law that bans any form of criticism of the government.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:47:19 +0000

The Global Watch: Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans to introduce a controversial law that bans any form of criticism of the government. They are of the view that this new law will encourage Zimbabweans to be patriotic. However, those opposed to this proposed law have described it as a draconian attempt to stifle dissent. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, from all party activities for a month.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:34:48 +0000

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, from all party activities for a month. Party leader Gayton McKenzie announced this decision last night on social media platforms. Let’s get political analysis on this move from…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli be transferred to Leeuwkop prison

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:33:44 +0000

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli be transferred to Leeuwkop prison. This after Ntuli complained this morning about conditions at the Kgosi Mampuru prison, also claiming that he was falsely accused of being in possession of a cellphone. To share what transpired in court today is……

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

President Ramaphosa appoints NYDA board members

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:03:18 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Liezel van der Merwe, Chairperson of the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Portfolio Committee

South African Council of Churches’ National Anti-Corruption Conference

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:39:41 +0000

The South African Council of Churches began its 2-day National Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg today. The gathering brings together church leaders from across the country to reflect on the ongoing moral and spiritual crisis of corruption. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

KZN National School Nutrition Programme – DA writes to KZN Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:25:34 +0000

We’ve been following the story of the KZN National School Nutrition Programme for some time now, from payment issues suppliers faced to the recent issue that was raised by the National School Nutrition Programme Association on companies being appointed without following due process. The DA in KZN has taken recent issue a step further and to tell us more about that, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sakhile Mngadi, KZN Member of Provincial Legislature & DA KZN Spokesperson on Education

Unresolved apartheid-era cases

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:13:51 +0000

Survivors and families of victims who were either killed or disappeared during South Africa’s liberation struggle, together with the Foundation for Human Rights have filed a court application that seeks to oppose an application by former President Thabo Mbeki and former Justice Minister Bridget Mabandla. Mbeki and Mabandla are seeking leave to intervene on the basis that they have a direct and substantial interest in the proceedings as they are accused of political interference, something they have both denied.

GUEST: Dr Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights

U.S Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill that will allow the U.S Presidency to impose sanctions on South African government officials and ANC leaders.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:13:21 +0000

U.S Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill that will allow the U.S Presidency to impose sanctions on South African government officials and ANC leaders. According to Jackson, this Bill, called the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, would help advance US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST (New York): Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent

Learning more about the role of African storytellers in shaping the global narrative

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:42:31 +0000

We tell you more about an Afro-centric streaming platform, NEW Plus TV that was recently launched in Kenya. The platform aims to elevate the role of African storytellers in shaping the global narrative on authentic african stories.

GUEST: Muthoni Waigwa, CEO of NEW Plus TV, based in Kenya

NPA loses High Court bid to seek clarification on Omotoso acquittal

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:52:36 +0000

The Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha has dismissed an application by the National Prosecuting Authority for clarification on the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha, was in court and joins me on the line to share what happened today…

GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

Advocate Andrew Chauke, South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions suspended with immediate effect

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:32:02 +0000

Advocate Andrew Chauke, the controversial South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions and an alleged central State Capture enabler, has been suspended with immediate effect. Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the decision in terms of section 14(3) read with 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act had been taken pending an inquiry into Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office. To get a reaction on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ra’eesa Pather, Senior Investigator with Open Secrets

Four arrested in breakthrough in DJ Sumbody murder case

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:28:30 +0000

Police arrested four men yesterday in connection with the murder of popular DJ, Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody. Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in Woodmead in November 2022. Another person was killed in the same incident. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

New Minister of Higher Education: Can Buti Manamela turn things around?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:22:33 +0000

Manamela has been Deputy Minister of Higher Education since 2014 and our guest Edwin Naidu argues that Manamela understands the importance of the sector better than most. He also points out that in order for him to succeed he needs to break ranks with the ANC to ensure that the country gets a quality tertiary system.

GUEST: Edwin Naidu, head of education start-up Higher Education Media Services (HEMS)

Burkina Faso intends to dissolve electoral commission

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:13:34 +0000

Burkina Faso has announced plans to scrap its national electoral commission, citing high costs and concerns over foreign interference. So what does this latest development mean for the country’s transition to democratic rule and how would you rate Captain Ibrahim Traore’s leadership style since taking over the country in 2022? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

Unpacking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decisions

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:39:10 +0000

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education. Some have interpreted this move as a sign that the president is trying to mend relations with the Democratic Alliance as the ANC will need them to pass departmental budgets and the appropriation bill. You may recall that the relationship between the ANC and the DA has indeed soured recently, with the DA withdrawing from the National Dialogue and threatening to vote against certain ANC led initiatives. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC Senior Political Reporter

MK Party visits Morocco

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:41:44 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to MK Party Head of Presidency, Magasela Mzobe, about the party’s visit to Morocco. The party and its leader came under fire for this trip. To get an anlysis on the visit, the use of the South African flag and what this generally means for diplomatic relations, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: David Monyae - Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

JMPD arrests two officers for extortion

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:41:01 +0000

Let’s hear from the Johannesburg Metro Police as two officers from the organisation have been arrested on charges of extortion and corruption. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla has confirmed that the complainant who brought this matter to their attention alleged that the two officers demanded R8 000.

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:59:27 +0000

About 40 organisations, trade unions, social movements and human rights advocacy groups have come together to form the Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills. This campaign has been meeting weekly for several months. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lebohang Phanyeko, SAFTU National Organiser

National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association raises alarm over irregular tender processes and political abuse over KZN school nutrition programme

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:39:42 +0000

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is urgently calling for the immediate suspension and investigation of the current National School Nutrition Programme tender process in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been marred by serious allegations of tender rigging, political interference, and gross procedural violations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, KZN Chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers' Association

Thembisa Electricity Hike Protest

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:38:37 +0000

Tensions are high in Thembisa as residents protest against high electricity tariff hikes. Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, visited the area earlier after the community shutdown roads today. Let’s get an update on what is happening in the area now with…

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

DIRCO reacts to Zuma’s use of the South African flag in Morocco

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:10:07 +0000

The ANC has called on DIRCO to demand an official apology from Morocco for the use of the South African flag during a partisan meeting.

GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

US Prisoners: PUDEMO to stage a protest this week

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:09:34 +0000

ESwatini’s decision to accommodate America’s deportees continues to attract public disapproval. The country’s largest opposition party, PUDEMO, has vowed to intensify its campaign against King Mswati’s regime and has also undertaken to heighten its mobilisation efforts to fight against this decision. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Mlungisi Makhanya, President of the People’s United Democratic Democratic Movement (PUDEMO)

Is the MK Party’s position on Morocco in conflict with the UN Charter and AU resolution?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:38:09 +0000

In a move that has caught many by surprise. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party has officially recognised Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the regional dispute. The party is of the view that its policy position “is part of a broader effort to bring a practical solution to the long-standing debacle on the future of the Western Sahara region.” For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Magasela Mzobe, MK Party’s Head of Presidency & Chairperson of the International Relations Committee

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Wayne Duvenage

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:11:31 +0000

Today we are joined by another patriotic South African, Wayne Duvenage, who firmly believes that civil society and individual citizens of this country should never stop voicing their displeasure and disapproval against corruption and poor governance. Duvenage is a South African businessman, entrepreneur and civil activist who currently serves as the CEO of the South African corruption fighting civil organisation, OUTA.

GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, Co-founder & CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)

MK Party marches to the Union building

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:52 +0000

The MK Party’s members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria this morning. The party’s total shutdown march, is meant to demonstrate the MK Party’s support for KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

Water department explains why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:12 +0000

There’s been a number of news reports on a study done by the University of North West. The study found traces of ARVs in samples taken from rivers and potable water sources. The Water department, in a joint statement with the Water Research Commission, explained why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Nonhlanhla Kalebaila, Research Manager: Drinking water quality and treatment within Key Strategic Area 3 at the Water Research Commission

UK to lower voting age to 16

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:14:19 +0000

The British government has announced that it will soon allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections, something that was previously opposed by those who felt that this will benefit the ruling Labour Party as newly-enfranchised teenagers are seen as more likely to support the party. However though, Labour MPs are adamant that the change is intended to modernise UK’s democracy and boost voter turnout. Should South Africa follow suit? We find out from …….

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate at the University of Dundee in Scotland

Hammy Eats App

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:13:44 +0000

We celebrate our colleague Nick Hamman who recently launched his Hammy Eats App, which serves as a guide that connects people to cool places to eat.

GUEST: Nick Hamman, 5FM presenter & founder of Hammy Eats App

MK Party March and the impact of Marches in South Africa

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:42:57 +0000

Today, members of uMkhonto weSizwe Party marched to the Union Buildings in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant- General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. But this was not the only march taking place there. In a separate march, the Defend South Africa movement also added its voice, demanding the immediate resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing corruption, economic failures and the influx of immigrants into South Africa as some of the worrying trends that have worsened under his leadership. So post these two marches we ask, is marching still effective in South Africa today?

GUEST: Dr Ebrahim Harvey, former unionist, political writer & analyst

Court orders Meta to permanently shut down accounts posting child porn

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:51 +0000

Meta Platforms, the company that owns Instagram and WhatsApp, were given until midday this past Tuesday to permanently remove more than 30 Instagram handles and WhatsApp channel accounts posting graphic pornography involving schoolchildren and to also provide information about who is behind those accounts. This followed an urgent application heard on Monday night by the Johannesburg high court. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and the Film and Publication Board welcomed the ruling by the Gauteng High Court. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ephraim Thlako, Acting CEO for Film and Publication Board

Deputy Minister Holomisa inspects 1 Military Hospital

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:12 +0000

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans General Bantu Holomisa visited the 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane as part of his department’s assessment program. Some of you may recall that not so long ago, Parliament’s Joint standing Committee on Defence raised concerns about the state of the hospital as they were not impressed about what they found there.

GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

75 years of SABC News

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:01:29 +0000

Today marks 75 years since the founding of SABC News Service. SABC News aired its first news bulletin on the 17th of July 1950 from what was then known as the Broadcast House on Commissioner Street, Johannesburg. To help us celebrate this milestone, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lehana Tsotetsi, Veteran SABC Journalist

G20: FINANCE MINISTERS (LIVE @ 16:20) CA/DL-MB/17.17.2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:41:36 +0000

AG: The G20 Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The Finance Track meeting focuses on fostering global economic stability, enhancing international financial cooperation, and addressing pressing global challenges.

TN: Key among the issues impacting the economies of African countries was the debt burden. In Previous meetings, there were calls for the G20 countries to encourage credit rating agencies to enhance the transparency of their rating methodologies and models...

AG: We are now joined on the line by Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director General at South Africa's National Treasury...

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS:

AG: Besides rising debt levels, what other global challenges are being discussed at the two-day G20 Finance Track meeting?

TN: About 38% of developing countries spend over 10% of their revenue on interest payments on loans. What are some of the proposals that have been put forward by South Africa within the G20 to ease this burden?

AG: There were also calls for the G20 to encourage rating agencies to improve transparency and consider local economic conditions. What specific mechanisms or guidelines are being advanced at this meeting to achieve this?

TN: Pandemic preparedness funding is another major issue being tackled at this meeting. What funding structures are being proposed to enhance global pandemic preparedness?

AG: With the US being a no-show yet again, how is South Africa ensuring the G20's effectiveness and credibility without full engagement from the world's largest economy?

OUTRO: That was Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director General at South Africa's National Treasury...

Guest: Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director General at South Africa's National Treasury

New report questions SA’s ties with Iran

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:13:14 +0000

A new report from the Middle East Africa Research Institute raises questions about South Africa’s close relationship with Iran and warns that if the country is not careful enough, this can influence how other nations perceive it and how it is treated on the international stage. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the report is….

GUEST: Benji Shulman, Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute

Can Digital Skills Solve SA’s unemployment problem?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:11:51 +0000

Professor Khehla Ndlovu shares his thoughts on the current state of youth unemployment in South Africa and the potential of digital skills to address this challenge.

GUEST: Professor Khehla Ndlovu, Vice Chancellor of the Vaal University of Technology

ESwatini receives 5 prisoners from the U.S, triggering public outcry

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:31:49 +0000

ESwatini government has confirmed having received five prisoners deported from the United States of America. We understand that the deportations are part of a wider trend under the Trump administration of deporting foreign nationals to countries outside their own. The news has sparked public concern as these deportees have been convicted of serious crimes such as murder and child rape. For more reaction, we are joined by….

GUEST: Lucky Lukhele: Spokesperson, Swaziland Solidarity Network

EFF and MK Party serve Ramaphosa with legal letters

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:46:11 +0000

South Africa’s two opposition parties, namely; EFF and MK Party have served President Cyril Ramaphosa with legal letters, challenging his decision to place Minster Senzo Mchunu on special leave. To help us understand the legal implications around this issue is…..

GUEST: Mpumelelo Bond Nyoka, Legal analyst (an attorney from Gqeberha)

Contralesa warns public against forcing people to initiation schools

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:31:16 +0000

Yesterday, towards the end of the show, we got a voice note from a listener asking about a story of a 72-year-old man who was abducted and taken to an initiation school in Limpopo. SABC News covered that particular story and there’s been developments where that is concerned. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is now urging the public to refrain from forcibly taking people to initiation schools. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena, CONTRALESA President

The Hague Group Emergency Conference

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:12:34 +0000

Thirty nations are currently meeting in Colombia to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and possible solutions thereof. The conference is co-chaired by South Africa and Colombia. Interestingly, EU foreign ministers also met yesterday to discuss a variety of topics and proposals that are aimed at taming Israel’s war on Gaza. Joining us to outline the objectives of the conference is …..

GUEST (Colombia): Fillemon Wise Immanuel, Minister of Justice & Labour Relations in Namibia

Minister Barbara Creecy dissolves Road Accident Fund Board

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:54:13 +0000

I mentioned this yesterday but just in case you missed it, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has dissolved the Board of Directors of the Road Accident Fund. This follows persistent governance and operational challenges that have beset the Road Accident Fund and significantly undermined its ability to discharge its statutory mandate. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ngoako Mohlaloga, Deputy Chairperson & Spokesperson of the Association for Protection of Road Accident Victims

EFF legally challenges President Ramaphosa decision on Mchunu

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:53:19 +0000

The EFF is also taking legal steps to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, on special leave and replace him with Professor Firoz Cachalia. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP

The state of Wholesale & Retail Sector Seta

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:07:06 +0000

The Chief Executive of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority, Tom Mkhwanazi has been visiting different provinces, engaging with retail sector stakeholders and also assessing the sector’s impact and the value of its grants. During his visits, Mkhwanazi noted among other things that there is a very low number of the learnership beneficiaries who pursue small businesses within the sector, after completing their learnership programme. He joins us now to elaborate further on his fact finding mission.

GUEST: Tom Mkhwanazi, CEO, Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA)

MK Party Calls on Ramaphosa to step down

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:51:12 +0000

MK Party has confirmed that it has delivered a letter of demand to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling on him to resign, following General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations and how he has handled the matter. The party, through its lawyers, has questioned Ramaphosa’s decision to place Minister Mchunu ‘on-so-called leave-of-absence’,’ arguing that the president’s decision is irrational. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party National Spokesperson

Reverend Dr Allan Boesak believes President Ramaphosa and Senzo Mchunu are entangled in a "let's protect each other" relationship.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:46:49 +0000

The Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of delaying real accountability in South Africa’s corruption crisis. The Foundation was reacting to the President’s decision to put Senzo Mchunu on special leave, and also to launch a judicial commission of inquiry. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Reverend Dr Allan Boesak, Chairperson of the Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice

E-hailing drivers protest at Uber HQ over unprofitable fares

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:27 +0000

Earlier today, dozens of e-hailing operators embarked on a protest at Uber’s head office in Parktown, Johannesburg. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary of the e-hailing partners council

Mpumalanga premier reshuffles cabinet

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:49:13 +0000

Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, reshuffled his cabinet earlier today. The Mpumalanga Premier sacked his education MEC, Cathy Dlamini together with economic development and tourism MEC, Makhosazane Masilela. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thulasizwe Thomo, Mpumalanga Province’s Executive Council Spokesperson

Protesters rally behind KZN police chief Mkhwanazi

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:48:33 +0000

A march using the hashtag #HandsOffMkhwanazi took place in Durban earlier today, calling for government accountability and action in response to the allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Teresa Nortje, one of the organisers of the #HandsOffMkhwanazi march

Shadrack Sibiya asked to take leave of absence

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:10:14 +0000

Following serious allegations of misconduct within SAPS, Deputy National Commissioner for crime detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has been asked to take a leave of absence. Some of you may recall that Sibiya was recently accused by General Mkhwanazi of being a criminal and of improper conduct for closing a political task team. To react to this is……

GUEST: Dr Johan Burger, Independent Crime & Policing Consultant

Reflecting on Muhammadu Buhari’s Legacy

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:09:44 +0000

Following his passing at the age of 82, some in Nigeria are of the view that former president Buhari who set a record as the first and only opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president, left a mixed legacy. His credentials as an incorruptible leader were somehow tested during his eight years in office when he refused to float the naira and remove a costly subsidy on petrol. So how should the people of Nigeria and the global community remember him? For more on his legacy and what he stood for, we are joined by……

GUEST (Nigeria): Professor Eghosa Osaghae, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs

Getting to know the incoming Police Minister

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:56:06 +0000

We hear from the incoming Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia. Cachalia is a former anti-apartheid activist who currently works as a professor at the Wits School of Law and he also serves as the Chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council.

GUEST: Professor Firoz Cachalia, the newly appointed Acting Minister of Police

Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother charged with murder

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:19:20 +0000

The 31-year-old-mother of 11-year-old Jayden Lee-Meek appeared briefly in the Rooderpoort Magistrate’s Court this morning and has been charged with her son’s murder. Post her court appearance this morning, Tiffany Meek will remain in police custody and will be back in court for her bail application on Friday. ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James is of the view that if police had searched all the apartments in the complex when Jayden-Lee went missing, his life would have been saved. She joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Dereleen James, ActionSA MP

Understanding Constitutional sections used to appoint Cachalia

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:18:15 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Professor Cachalia in terms of section 91(3)(c) of the Constitution, which empowers the President to select no more than two Ministers from outside the National Assembly. Dan Mafora, CASAC Senior Researcher, joins me on the line to explain how this section of the constitution works and outline any other sections the President relied on for this appointment…

GUEST: Dan Mafora, CASAC Senior Researcher

MK Party supporters march in Joburg in support of Mkhwanazi

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:41:04 +0000

Members and supporters of the MK Party in Gauteng marched in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Today’s march in Johannesburg is a build-up to a national shutdown that is expected to take place on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Gauteng Spokesperson

NPA appeal Omotoso acquittal

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:40:29 +0000

The High Court in Gqeberha is hearing the initial stage of the state's appeal against the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused on charges of human trafficking and rape. Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha was in court today and joins me on the line to tell us what happened…

GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

Paul Biya (92-years-old) to stand for another term in office

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:09:03 +0000

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who is the world’s oldest serving head of state has announced plans to run for an eighth term in this year’s presidential election that is due to take place in three months’ time. After over 40 years in power - what more can he offer the country? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (Cameroon): Dr Charles Sinkala, International Relations Consultant

President Ramaphosa has been soft on Simelane, soft on the Minister of Education — and he’s failed to act decisively and the matter drags on for weeks,” says Professor JJ Tabane

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:46:21 +0000

Following mixed reactions to the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night. We are joined by Professor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane who is going to share his thoughts on the establishment of the judicial commission of inquiry that is going to probe Senzo Mchunu’s alleged interference in police work.

GUEST: Professor JJ Tabane, Frank Dialogue Convener & Editor of Leadership and BBQ Magazines

Ramaphosa meets national dialogue Eminent Persons

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:18:33 +0000

Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa held his inaugural meeting with members of the national dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Ramaphosa told the group not to be cheerleaders of the dialogue and expect that there’ll be criticism on the work they are supposed to do…

CLIP: 1:56

SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha was at the Union Buildings this morning and joins me on the line now to share more of what the President spoke about…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr Sipho Sithole

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:15:14 +0000

Today we chat to an all-rounded person who possesses a wide range of skills, knowledge and experiences. He can engage in discussions on diverse topics, be it music, corporate related, politics, heritage and culture - you name it and his mind is always sharp and engaged. That individual is none other than Dr Sipho Sithole, hopefully you will get inspired.

GUEST: Dr Sipho Sithole, Corporate strategist, Heritage & Cultural anthropologist: Currently works as a Lecturer of Zulu Language and Culture at Howard University in Washington DC

SA ranked as the world’s most dangerous country to drive in

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:12:26 +0000

An online driver’s education platform, Zobi, has ranked South Africa as the world’s most dangerous country to drive in. The country’s road traffic death rate, low seatbelt usage and high rate of alcohol related fatalities contributed to its low ranking. To react to this is……

GUEST: Caro Smit, Founder & Director of South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD)

Preparations for Mabuza’s Funeral

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:09:08 +0000

Final preparations are underway in Barberton where late former Deputy President David Mabuza will be laid to rest. To give us the details in terms of how the preparations are going is……

GUEST: Desmond Mwela, ANC member & family spokesperson

Ramaphosa’s 19:00pm Sunday appointment after disturbing allegations of corruption

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:40:40 +0000

It has been some time since we last held a significant family meeting. I’m sure some of you can’t wait to hear what President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to say on Sunday when briefing the nation on recent developments arising from statements by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. It is public knowledge that Mkhwanazi recently detailed disturbing allegations against police minister Senzo Mchunu, members of the judiciary and senior police officials. To help us understand the weight on Ramaphosa’s shoulders is…..

GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje, SABC News Politics Editor

Why lack of funding is becoming a major problem for SA’s public universities

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:41:10 +0000

Professor Linda du Plessis shares her thoughts ‘on the catastrophic operational and financial strain being placed on our public universities due to the ongoing dysfunction of NSFAS and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)’. According to her, the dysfunction experienced by these important educational services, is not only jeopardising the futures of vulnerable students but it is also threatening universities’ ability to deliver quality education. She joins us now to elaborate further on this…….

GUEST: Professor Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at North-West University (NWU)

DA lay charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:25:08 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to MK Party MP, Mazolman Skosana, about the party laying criminal charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. The Democratic Alliance also laid charges today at the Cape Town Central Police Station. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA MP and Shadow Minister of State Security

DD Mabuza memorial service

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:03:09 +0000

The ANC is honouring former Deputy President David Mabuza with memorial services across Mpumalanga today. One is happening in his home village of Phola, near White River. SABC News Reporter, Michael Mdluli, joins me on the line to share what was happening at the Phola memorial…

GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

G20: CRYPTO ASSETS | CA/MABU/10.07.2025/Aya

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:38:56 +0000

TN: ABSA's Africa Blockchain Report 2025: Blockchain's Multifaceted Role in Economic Development shows that Blockchain Technology will be key in driving inclusive, sustainable growth. However, these technologies raisE questions about the risks associated with crypto assets....

AG: In order to address the vulnerabiltues around crypto assets- the G20 is working closely with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to finalise a Crypto-asset Policy Implementation Roadmap that seeks to promote coordinated policy and regulatory responses...

TN: To unpack the pros and cons associated with crypto assets, we are joined on the line by Nkahiseng Oratile Ralepeli, Digital Product Manager, Stablecoin at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

AG: That Nkahiseng Oratile Ralepeli, Digital Product Manager, Stablecoin at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking... OUT AT 16:28

Guest: Nkahiseng Oratile Ralepeli, Digital Product Manager, Stablecoin at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

ICC prosecution office has issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhunzada and the head of the country’s Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:11:35 +0000

The International Criminal Court’s prosecution office has issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhunzada and the head of the country’s Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani on charges of persecuting women and girls. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……..

GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

Caster Semenya wins tribunal appeal

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:09:30 +0000

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Caster Semenya was denied fair hearing in her seven-year legal fight against track and field’s sex eligibility rules. However though, it is important to note that the European court’s ruling does not overturn the World Athletics rules that effectively ended Semenya’s career. So what does this partial victory mean for her sporting career? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Professor Ross Tucker, Sports scientist

MK Party lays criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Major-General Shadrack Sibiya

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:30:24 +0000

Following allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The MK Party has opened a criminal case against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Police Commissioner Major-General Shadrack Sibiya (for perjury and defeating the ends of justice). For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Mazolman Skosana, MK Party MP

Parliament Committees to probe KZN Police Commissioner Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:50 +0000

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has rejected calls for an urgent debate on allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The speaker has instead suggested that the portfolio committees of police, intelligence and justice should investigate the claims. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ian Cameron, Portfolio Committee

Lesotho declares a national state of disaster due to high unemployment rate

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:40:04 +0000

The government of Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster in response to soaring youth unemployment in the country. The state of disaster will remain in place until the 30th of June 2027. Joining us from the Mountain Kingdom to tell us more about the country’s state of affairs is…..

GUEST (Lesotho): Rapelang Radebe, SABC’s correspondent based in Lesotho

Public servants receive R70 billion in medical aid subsidies to use private hospitals. Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says this amount could fund public healthcare if all used public hospitals instead.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:08:26 +0000

All individuals who receive their salaries from the public service are entitled to medical aid subsidies, which allow them to use private hospitals. These subsidies amount to R70 billion. If a policy were introduced requiring everyone to use public hospitals instead, that R70 billion would immediately be redirected to the public healthcare system," says Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi.

Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions against Russia

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:48:54 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more sanctions against Russia after it fired its largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine, arguing that Russia is doing everything to continue the war. But what’s the impact of sanctions on Russia so far and can more sanctions tame Russia’s military presence in Ukraine? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

Mourners continue visiting the former deputy president, DD Mabuza’s home in Barberton, Mpumalanga.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:48:14 +0000

Mourners continue visiting the former deputy president, DD Mabuza’s home in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Yesterday, we played a clip from ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, who was part of a delegate visiting Mpumalanga yesterday. The ANC Women’s League visited today so let’s find out the latest from…

GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

Masemola denies disbanding political killings task team

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:47:15 +0000

As the Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi saga continues. We look at all the ramifications of his expose’, especially after more revelations were made today by the National Commissioner of the South African Police Services, General Fanie Masemola. During today’s press briefing, Masemola revealed that Mkhwanazi’s security has been beefed up following his explosive press briefing on Sunday and he also denied having approved the disbandment of the political killings task team.

GUEST: Dr Dale McKinley, Independent political analyst

Public Office Bearers must use public hospitals

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:46:35 +0000

Healthcare veteran and Action SA MP, Dr. Kgosi Letlape believes that if more public office bearers use public clinics and hospitals, services at these facilities will improve. This is a position Action SA has been pushing for some time now. Dr. Letlape now joins me on the line to tell us more about this…

GUEST: Dr. Kgosi Letlape, Action SA MP

KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi press briefing: Zooming in on Vusimuzi ‘CAT’ Matlala

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:35:26 +0000

We continue with the bombshells that were dropped this past weekend by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. One of the names mentioned during that press briefing is Vusimuzi ‘CAT’ Matlala, a figure news 24 has been investigating since the killing of Babita Deokaran, who was a whistleblower at the Tembisa Hospital. Jeff Wicks, News 24 Investigative Journalist, joins me on the line to tell us more about Vusimuzi ‘CAT’ Matlala…

GUEST: Jeff Wicks, News 24 Investigative Journalist

Business reacts to Trump’s 30% tariff

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:29:30 +0000

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) reacts to the latest tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump. Some experts have warned that the 30% tariff imposed on South African goods is likely to harm America too.

GUEST: Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA).

SA medical aid schemes discriminated against black medical professionals: The South African Medical Association reacts

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:54:29 +0000

Yesterday I spoke to Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, about an inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination by medical aid schemes that found that medical aid schemes had unfairly treated black healthcare providers and practitioners. We now get reaction from the South African Medical Association. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, South African Medical Association Chairperson

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations and the reputation of the police

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:54:07 +0000

How will the war of words between KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu affect the reputation of the police? Reputation management expert, Tshepo Matseba, joins me on the line to shed light on this…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, MD of Reputation 1st

Over 21% of Grade R teachers are not suitable for the job

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:21:10 +0000

The Department of Basic Education has conceded that over 21% of Grade R teachers across the country do not possess the requisite skills to teach. According to the department, KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of unqualified Grade R teachers with 1 937, followed by the Western Cape with 1 416. This observation was made during the department’s oversight visits as part of the BELA Bill implementation. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

Five African leaders are set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump this week to discuss commercial opportunities.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:20:19 +0000

Five African leaders are set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump this week to discuss commercial opportunities. Presidents from Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mauritania, Liberia and Gabon will all attend tomorrow’s meeting, which is expected to revolve around investment, security and trade. We understand that Trump is ushering in a more transactional world and he is often described as transactional - so what’s in it for these five African countries, what do they hope to gain from this meeting? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African Politics & International Relations at the University of Pretoria

US 30% tariff against South Africa

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:39:40 +0000

We unpack the announcement by U.S President Donald Trump of a 30% tariff on South African goods and produce. President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from his US counterpart while also maintaining that the 30% reciprocal tariff is not an accurate representation of available trade data. He also made it clear that South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the US. But how should we view this latest situation and to what extent will it hurt our economy? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political economist & expert on International Relations @the University of Johannesburg

Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations: POPCRU calls for calm

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:38:19 +0000

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for calm and caution, following Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations. The trade union has also emphasised the fact that the safety and security of South Africans must never be compromised during this turbulent period.

GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU National spokesperson

Police Union reacts to Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi press briefing

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:37:41 +0000

We continue getting reaction on that explosive press briefing that was held yesterday by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Let’s get a sense of what police unions make of what was uncovered yesterday with…

GUEST: Mpho Kwinika, General Secretary: Independent Policing Union of South Africa (IPUSA)

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi receives investigation report on racial discrimination allegations against black health care providers

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:35 +0000

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, officially received an investigation report on the findings of the inquiry conducted by Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black health care providers in South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Minister Aaron Motsoaledi

U.S President Donald Trump has warned once again that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of the BRICS group

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:10:42 +0000

We unpack the outcomes of this year’s BRICS Summit that has just concluded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Interestingly, U.S President Donald Trump has warned once again that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of the BRICS group of developing nations. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Mkhwanazi accused the minister of police Senzo Mchunu of political interference in investigations and also revealed that prior its disbandment, the political killings task team had uncovered a syndicate, including senior politicians

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:38:43 +0000

Following KZN Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s startling revelations yesterday. We hear from the former Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner about what this means for national security and policing in this country. During yesterday’s press briefing, Mkhwanazi accused the minister of police Senzo Mchunu of political interference in investigations and also revealed that prior its disbandment, the political killings task team had uncovered a syndicate, including senior politicians, senior police officials, metro police, officials in correctional services, prosecutors and other influential business people that is controlled by a drug cartel in Gauteng and KZN. However, it is also important to note that Minister Mchunu has denied Mkhwanazi’s claims, saying that all the statements made by Mkhwanazi require an urgent, thorough and transparent investigation, on a proper platform.

GUEST: Dr Lennit Max, former Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Pieter Kriel

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:10:02 +0000

Today we are joined by a young person who is known for expressing his thoughts and opinions freely, even if they may be unpopular or controversial. His name is Pieter Kriel and as I have just said, he is a brave young man who is not afraid to voice his perspectives, regardless of potential consequences or disapproval. Kriel’s political commentary is so fascinating and definitely gets a lot of attention and a lot of people talking on social media and other various platforms. But what really informs his activism and political views? Let’s find out from him…..

GUEST: Pieter Kriel, Political activist and political commentator

Dr Mathews Phosa pays tribute to former Deputy President David Mabuza.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:17:19 +0000

Former ANC Treasure General and former Premier of Mpumalanga province, Dr Mathews Phosa pays tribute to former Deputy President David Mabuza. According to Phosa, Mabuza was a very shrewd politician and they didn’t call him “The Cat” for nothing. He joins us now to reflect on his political life.

GUEST: Dr Mathews Phosa, former ANC TG

Tributes continue for deceased former Deputy President, DD Mabuza

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:33:04 +0000

Tributes continue to pour in for former deputy president, DD Mabuza, who passed away yesterday in a Johannesburg hospital. Current deputy president, Paul Mashatile, spoke to reporters outside Mabuza’s Johannesburg home, describing the deceased ANC member as someone who wanted unity. This is what Paul Mashatile had to say

CLIP: 2:10

I am now joined on the line by SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga, Motsebi Monareng, to give us details on what has been in happening around Mabuza’s home in Mpumalanga…

GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

Russia recognises Taliban Government

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:17:53 +0000

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021. It’s not only that, Moscow has also removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. So politically speaking, what has changed between these two countries and what informs Russia’s change of heart, and what exactly does this recognition mean for Taliban?

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial Update

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:16:59 +0000

Today, the defence team and members of the Pretoria High Court, including judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng were in Vosloorus to inspect the areas where one of the five accused Muzi Sibiya was allegedly assaulted. To give us an update in terms of how that inspection went, we are joined by…

GUEST: Pearl Magubane. SABC News reporter

Remembering David Mabuza

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:36:53 +0000

As tributes continue to pour in for the man nicknamed “The Cat”, we are joined by Vusi Shongwe who once worked very closely with former Deputy President David Mabuza. Sometime in 2015 Shongwe served as acting Premier of Mpumalanga while the late David Mabuza was on sick leave.

GUEST: Vusi Shongwe, former MEC for Community Safety and currently serves as the Provincial Chairperson of SANCO in Mpumalanga

ATM’s proposal to change South Africa’s name

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:37:05 +0000

“ATM MP, Vuyo Zungula explains why his party wants to change South Africa’s official name to the republic of Azania”.

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, Leader of the ATM Party in Parliament

More than 335,000 people have applied for SAPS vacancies, far exceeding the 5,500 police officer positions available

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:29:45 +0000

The South African Police Services says it is encouraged after receiving more than 185 000 new applications from South Africans, the majority of whom are women wanting to join the service and be police officers. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

G20: SA PRESIDENCY (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/MABU/03.07.2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:36:24 +0000

AG: As we continue with our G20 coverage, today we are looking at the work South Africa has to do ahead of the summit in November. Since the country took over the G20 presidency, there have been 13 working groups that met to come up with South Africa's G20 priorities.

TL: The G20 working groups are made up of government officials, international organisations and civil society to collectively shape the G20's approach to issues requiring international cooperation. To discuss this and other issues, we are joined on the line by Specialist Researcher at SABC News, Velemseni Mthiyane...

TALKING POINTS

AG: What are South Africa's G20 priorities as we build up to the G20 Summit in November?

TL: How does the themes- Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability- tie in with these priorities?

AG: South Africa is the last country to take the G20 presidency in the 20-year cycle- how far is South Africa with the G20 review as the bloc ends its cycle?

TL: South Africa has also set up a commission looking at the cost of sourcing capital by African countries- what progress has the commission made so far?

AG: That was Specialist Researcher at SABC News, Velemseni Mthiyane... OUT @ 16:28

Guest: Velemseni Mthiyane - Specialist Researcher at SABC News

JSC recommends Judge Dunstan Mlambo for Deputy Chief Justice

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:03:27 +0000

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that Judge Dunstan Mlambo be appointed as the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) of the Constitutional Court. Mlambo currently serves as Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court. But what makes someone the best candidate for the DCJ role? We find out from …….

GUEST: Fasiha Hassan, MP & Representative on Judicial Service Commission (JSC)

Is South Africa a name or mere direction, bound by the chains of foreign interests, asks Professor Pitika Ntuli

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:43:02 +0000

The African Transformation Movement has confirmed that it will soon table a proposal before parliament to change South Africa’s official name to the Republic of Azania. The party is of the view that the current name, South Africa, should be replaced as part of a broader effort to decolonise the state as it fails to reflect the nation’s indigenous heritage. To share his thoughts on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Historian and consummate poet and writer

NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over Cholota matter

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:04:24 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), challenging a court ruling that deemed Moroadi Cholota’s extradition unlawful. The organisation believes that there are compelling reasons for the SCA to hear its appeal, they are also of the view that the Free State High Court judge erred in dismissing their application for leave to appeal. To help us make sense of this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Adv Mthunzi Mhaga - NPA spokesperson

DENOSA reacts to SAHRC Statement on healthcare facilities denying people treatment due to their nationality

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:36:14 +0000

Earlier on, we spoke to Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner at SA Human Rights Commission about a statement the commission released earlier today about healthcare facilities denying people treatment due to their nationality or documentation status. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, DENOSA, has a view on this. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Simon Hlungwani, DENOSA President

NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over Cholota matter

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:24:35 +0000

GUEST: Mpumelelo Zikalala, legal practitioner

Mayibuye National Consultation Process

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:04:02 +0000

A few days ago, Floyd Shivambu announced the names of the people that will be spearheading the Mayibuye National consultation process. These are the people that will be consulting various communities about launching a new political party. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mmabatho Mokause, Mayibuye National Chairperson

NATU not pleased with new KZN Education Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:03:22 +0000

The National Teachers’ Union, NATU, is not pleased with the announcement of Yali Joyi as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal. NATU General Secretary, Doctor Ngema, joins me on the line to tell us why…

GUEST: Doctor Ngema, NATU General Secretary

Who is entitled to access healthcare services in South Africa?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:55 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about recent reports suggesting that there are certain healthcare facilities in the country that deny treatment to individuals on the basis of nationality or documentation status. The commission has warned that such practices are not only unethical and unlawful but also inconsistent with South Africa’s obligations under both domestic and international human rights law. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner @SA Human Rights Commission

Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:25 +0000

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and that now it’s up to Hamas to decide if they accept Trump’s proposal. According to Trump, mediators Egypt and Qatar will deliver the final ceasefire proposal.

GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director @ the Afro-Middle East Centre

SAAI warns that rural crime crisis is underestimated in South Africa

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:31:37 +0000

The Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) is worried that many crime incidents particularly the ones occurring on farms and in rural areas are not reported to the South African Police Service. According to SAAI, a comparison between statistics from external stakeholders and SAPS's database reveals shocking discrepancies. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Leon Lourens, Development Coordinator at the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI)

ANC Reacts: DA no longer taking part in National Dialogue & other matters

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:05:52 +0000

Yesterday we spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, about some of the things that came out of the press conference the party had over the weekend. One of the main things that came out of that conversation is that Ministers, such as the Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, should have been dismissed before Andrew Whitfield. To get a sense of where the ANC is on this matter, the national dialogue and the GNU, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

Dr Breakfast

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:21 +0000

Mabuyane’s 34-day leave during flood crisis: Was the criticism against the Premier justified or unjustified?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:51 +0000

Recently Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane was heavily criticised for taking leave in order to be with his two sons who are undergoing traditional initiation (ulwaluko). Today we hear from Mkhululi Ndamase who is of the view that Mabuyane should in fact be applauded for putting his family first, arguing that fathers, uncles, guardians and other men should spend time with initiates instead of abandoning them. Ndamase joins us to elaborate further on this……..

GUEST: Mkhululi Ndamase

Mashatile leads Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Welkom

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:39:36 +0000

Earlier today, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, led the Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Welkom, Free State. SABC News reporter, Aphumelele Mdlalane, joins me on the line to tell us more about this visit…

GUEST: Aphumelele Mdlalane, SABC News reporter

Tshwane officials arrested for theft of transformer in Laudium

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:38:31 +0000

Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, SAPS Spokesperson

US Foreign Aid Cuts Could Cause 14 Million Deaths by 2030

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:10:59 +0000

Lancet recently conducted a comprehensive study aimed at evaluating the effect of all USAID funding on adult and child mortality over the past two decades and examined the future effect of its defunding. Its study has found that the Trump administration’s cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides 40 percent humanitarian funding worldwide, could lead to 14 million deaths in the next five years. To explain what this means is……

GUEST: Dr Angelique Coetzee, Vice Chair of the Unity Forum of Family Practitioners of South Africa

Fuel Price Goes Up

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:10:12 +0000

We take a look at the current fuel prices, following this morning’s announcement which detailed the official fuel price adjustments. According to the department of mineral resources and energy, fuel prices will see a hike of between 52 and 55 cents per litre for 95 and 93 petrol, respectively, and an increase of between 82 and 84 cents per litre for diesel. To explain the latest figures, we are joined by….

GUEST: Robert Maake, Director of Fuel Pricing at the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy

How much do @MYANC and @Our_DA need each other?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:09:43 +0000

Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa shares his views and thoughts on the ongoing impasse between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. Just this morning, the DA laid criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for allegedly lying to parliament. On the other hand, the ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has made it clear that the party won’t pander to the DA’s demands. So what’s the best way forward for these two parties?

GUEST: Mbhazima Shilowa, Columnist & former Gauteng Premier

Bakwena Ba Mogopa Court Case

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:41:37 +0000

Last year, Bakwena Ba Mogopa embarked on a strike action that forced Glencore to close its mine for six weeks. What happened afterwards is that Glencore took the community to court and the Bakwena community lost the case against the mine last month. However though, they believe that the ruling limits the community’s right to protest, which is a violation of their constitutional right and they are of the view that if this issue is left unchallenged, it simply means that more rural communities will be unfairly treated or exploited by mining companies across the country. To give us more details on what transpired and what their next step will be is….

GUEST: Pam Segakweng, from Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community Development Foundation

DA not leaving GNU

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:38:17 +0000

Earlier on, we spoke to the DA’s National spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, about why the party deemed it important to remain in the government of national unity at the back of their presser this past weekend. We’ll have some analysis on this issue with…

GUEST: Professor Mashupye Maserumule, Political Commentator from the Tshwane University of Technology

National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association concerned by price increase in zero-rated food items

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:37:37 +0000

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is concerned by the recent reports indicating a significant increase in the prices of zero-rated food items, despite these products being exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT). To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association chairperson

SASCO calls for Nkabane to be sacked

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:36:38 +0000

The South African Students' Congress has called for the immediate sacking of higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of incompetence and lack of transparency. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Demian Mukansi - SASCO NEC Member

Vatican report highlights serious debt problem

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:01:53 +0000

A new Vatican-backed report endorsed by over 30 global experts has found that Africa’s public debt has increased by 183% since 2010, and it also notes that around 57% of the continent’s population reside in countries that spend more on servicing external debt than on education or healthcare. What is also important is that the report presents an actionable roadmap to address the escalating debt and development crisis confronting many nations today.

GUEST (Spain): Charles Abruge, Executive Director at the International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs)

The DA says Herman Mashaba cannot be trusted, calling him a flip-flopper who constantly changes his public statements and fails to stay consistent

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:45:50 +0000

We hear from the DA’s National spokesperson on why the party deems it important that they remain part of the government of national unity even though they are not happy about how certain decisions are taken sometimes. According to party leader John Steenhuisen, the ANC has become increasingly uncomfortable with the DA representatives in the GNU because they are uncovering corruption and maladministration.

GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

David van Wyk warns that this is not peace but a rebranding of exploitation, where the victim is silenced and the oppressor walks free with the spoils

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:44:05 +0000

Post the signing of the Peace Agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. David van Wyk warns that this is not peace but a rebranding of exploitation, where the victim is silenced and the oppressor walks free with the spoils. He also argues that Trump and his friends believe that Africa remains an open colony for exploitation. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…..

GUEST: David van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

Crime Intelligence boss and six other SAPS officials appear in court

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:54:22 +0000

Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and six other senior SAPS officers have appeared in the magistrate’s court in Pretoria in connection with alleged unlawful appointments. Khumalo and other senior officials were arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the Interpol, Security Strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

Floyd Shivambu briefed media on Mayibuye consultation process

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:53:50 +0000

Earlier today, former MK Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, announced a consulting team for his Mayibuye organisation. Some of the names announced today include former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena as well as former MK Party members Patrick Sindane, Bishop Stephen Zondo and Menzi Magubane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu Natal

Winter storm batters Western Cape

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:16:45 +0000

A winter storm has devastated vulnerable communities across the Western Cape, with torrential rains and high winds causing extensive flooding that has damaged hundreds of homes, washed away roads and displaced thousands of residents. Gift of the Givers has been on the ground providing warm meals and blankets to some resident. Let’s get an update on this from…

GUEST: Ali Sably, Director: Gift of the Givers Western Cape

Andrew Whitfield removed as deputy minister

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:16:10 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement earlier today addressing the removal of Andrew Whitfield while the DA also said the paryt will hold a media briefing tomorrow afternoon at 3PM when their 48 hour ultimatum expire. To get an analysis of all of this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

The Travel Rule & SA’s Crypto Boom

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:33:09 +0000

With South Africa’s digital asset market booming. We look at the risks associated with the success of this market and also assess the impact of the newly introduced Crypto Travel Rule, which kicked in at the end of April this year. The new regulations require crypto platforms to track and share your transaction details and if they fail to comply with these regulations, they may be subject to fines. To explain what this all means ahead of an industry even that is due to take place in Cape Town next week is…….

GUEST: Tom Schoon, Head of Strategic partnerships at Africa for sumsub

any claim that we are here to sabotage South Africa, I reject with confidence," Dr Corne Mulder, Leader of FF Plus

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:52:21 +0000

The Presidency has expressed profound disappointment upon discovering that FF Plus and two other Afrikaner groups are currently in the US, visiting the White House to mend relations between South Africa and the Trump Administration. The office of the president has described the group’s visit as an attempt to sabotage Ramaphosa’s efforts to reset relations between the two nations. For more clarity on this visit, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Corne Mulder, Leader of FF Plus

Today, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to sign a peace agreement in Washington DC - following a diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end years of conflict and tensions between the two countries.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:49:36 +0000

Today, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to sign a peace agreement in Washington DC - following a diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end years of conflict and tensions between the two countries. But why sign it in the US and not in Africa - does this imply once again that our continent has failed to sort out its own problems? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Edgar Lungu’s Burial Debacle

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:43:29 +0000

We hear from Cornelius Mweetwa on why the government of Zambia went to court to interdict the family of the former president, Edgar Lungu, from burying him in South Africa. Yesterday, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria prevented Lungu from being buried in South Africa, pending an urgent court application.

GUEST: Mark Simuuwe, Media Director of United Party for National Development

DA has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa after what the party calls the unjust firing of deputy minister

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:42:41 +0000

The DA has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa after what the party calls the unjust firing of deputy minister of trade, Whitfield. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokesperson

Mastercard has been operating in Africa for many years, and recently the company made an announcement with details of how it aims to double down in its commitment and support to Africa

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:06:47 +0000

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager, Southern Africa

The third G20 Sherpas Meeting is currently taking place in South Africa's North West province, marked by the notable absence of the United States.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:33:49 +0000

AG: South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, confirmed that the U.S. extended an apology for its non-attendance.

TL: He stressed, however, that the G20 deliberations would proceed as planned.

AG: Meanwhile, as Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire, questions are emerging around Africa's economic positioning in light of the shifting geopolitical landscape.

TL: For more we are now joined by the ministry's spokesperson Chrispin Phiri...

Yoweri Museveni going for the 7th term in office

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:02:37 +0000

Ugandas President Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term in office. The 80-year-old leader is currently Africa’s fourth longest-ruling leader, having been in power since 1986. At an advanced age - what more can he offer the people of Uganda and is the country’s opposition strong enough to challenge him in polls due early next year? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dr Chidochashe Nyere, Political analyst from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at University of South Africa

The Effects of Climate Change

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:02:00 +0000

South Africa is currently experiencing a range of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, impacting various provinces and causing significant damage and displacement. During his recent visit to the Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, there shouldn’t be any floods during winter, also stating that the occurrence of floods highlights the severity of the climate change issue we are facing. So joining us to explain the real-time effects of climate change in our day-to-day lives is…….

GUEST: Thando Lukuko, Managing Director @Mansa Advisory

70 Years On: Do we really understand the true meaning of the Freedom Charter?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:00:56 +0000

Today, the country marks 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, which is regarded as a seminal document in South African history. Among other things, the Freedom Charter explicitly rejected racial discrimination and advocated for equal rights and opportunities for all. Interestingly, it also called for the nationalisation of key industries. For many, the Freedom Charter continues to be relevant today, serving as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality in South Africa. But do we really understand the true meaning of this seminal document and how much have we done as a nation in the past 31 years to ensure that the ideas of the charter have been realised. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tony Ehrenreich, Cosatu Deputy Parliamentary Officer

Going Green: A trade mark perspective

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:36:11 +0000

As the demand for environmentally responsible products and services grows. More companies prefer to use terms like “eco-friendly”, “green” and “sustainable” to connect with prospective customers. But experts have warned that these “green” trademarks can come with some unexpected legal and reputational risks. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Alissa Naran, Partner at Adams & Adams

Joburg speaker removed in no confidence vote

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:35:40 +0000

We continue getting reaction on the three motions of no confidence that were tabled in the City of Joburg council chambers today against Mayor Dada Morero, speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and chief whip Sithembiso Zungu. Earlier, Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter, shared how the voting went for Mayor Dada Morero. Let’s now find out what happened in the vote for the speaker in the City of Joburg…

GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter

Anniversary of the Kenya protests

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:07:40 +0000

Earlier today there were reports that the Kenyan government ordered television and radio stations in the country not to broadcast the current protests in Nairobi. The protests marked the anniversary of the storming of Parliament last year which were sparked by the introduction of tax bill. Let’s get a sense of what is happening in Kenya with…

GUEST: Kennedy Wandera, International Broadcaster from Kenya

Joburg Mayor Motion of No Confidence

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:45:07 +0000

The Johannesburg City Council is currently debating a motion to remove mayor Dada Morero, council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and chief whip Sithembiso Zungu. The motion against the city’s leadership was brought by the Democratic Alliance, while Al Jama-ah targeted Mthembu in a separate motion. To give us an update on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter

Nkomazi Local Municipality Workers not paid in full this month

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:44:12 +0000

We’ll now hear from the Municipality and I’m joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mbuso Malale, Nkomazi Local Municipality Spokesperson

Nkomazi Local Municipality Workers not paid in full this month

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:43:16 +0000

Workers affiliated with a number of unions at the Nkomazi local municipality went back to the picket lines this morning to demand what they say is due to them. According to the workers, this month’s salaries have not been paid in full with payment of overtime and other third-party liabilities such as medical aid still outstanding. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sam Lekhuleni, SAMWU Provincial Secretary in Mpumalanga

95 World Cup Unity Celebration

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:04:25 +0000

There is a golf day event that’s taking place in Houghton today, as part of celebrating the epic ‘1995 Rugby World Cup’ win. The event will also be used to raise funds for the Township Rugby Youth Tournament, which will help empower, grow and develop grass-roots-level rugby. To tell us more about this event is……

GUEST: Katlego Dikobo, Township Rugby Youth Chairperson

25 years of DA

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:37:43 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Helen Zille, the DA’s Federal Council chairperson, about the party celebrating 25 years of existence. Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa, joins me on the line to talk about the party’s politics as well as the contribution the party has made to South African politics over the years…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

POPCRU calls for stricter vetting of public service officials

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:42:21 +0000

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) led a march earlier today to the Shorburg Building in Pretoria to advocate for workers’ rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. The union is also calling for a proper vetting process for SAPS officers who are responsible for training recruits. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson

Structural collapse at Durban Shopping Centre kills one

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:40:27 +0000

A construction worker died earlier today after a structural collapse at a popular shopping centre in Springfield Park, Durban. There were reports of many others being injured on the scene. To get more details on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Garrith Jamieson, ALS Paramedics Spokesperson

Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:06:05 +0000

US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel “to not drop those bombs” and has accused both the Iranian and Israeli militaries of violating a ceasefire just hours after it came into effect. Joining us to explain what this all means is…..

GUEST: Ronald Henwood, Political analyst from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria

DA’s 25th Anniversary

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:05:09 +0000

Today, the Democratic Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the party’s branches are delivering blankets to homes and charities that need them the most across the country - 25 years on, what’s the state of the party and its politics and how has it it changed South Africa’s political landscape.

GUEST. Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

London Indaba: SA to unveil its critical minerals and metals strategy

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:04:24 +0000

Team South Africa is set to unveil its critical minerals and metals strategy at the London Indaba that is currently underway in the United Kingdom. As Africa’s largest economy and acting under the G20 Presidency, South Africa is using this platform to signal stability, progress and reform to the world. Joining us to share SA’s strategy and also to talk about the significance of this event is…..

GUEST: Phumzile Mgcina, Deputy Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Eastern Cape Floods death toll rises to 95

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:47:38 +0000

The death toll from the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 95, with two more bodies recovered earlier today. We thought we should get an update on what is happening in the Eastern Cape from someone we spoke to last week about the area, and that is…

GUEST: Ahmed Bham, Head: Gift of the Givers Search & Rescue

Free State empowers young people

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:47:03 +0000

As part of commemorating Youth Month. The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), Vaal University of Technology, and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) recently hosted certificate ceremony for 30 young people from across the province who completed the comprehensive training programme in cellphone repair. The initiative is intended to empower young people and also to create job opportunities. To tell us more about what this initiative entails, we are joined by….

GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State’s MEC for Economic Development and Tourism

GUEST: Zwandile Thoala from Kroonstad

Joint Oversight Visit to Karan Beef

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:36:03 +0000

Earlier today, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa joined Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for an oversight visit to the Karan Beef feedlot in Heidelberg. The visit follows the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at the facility earlier in June. To tell us more about this visit, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and rural development

MECSU writes to Public Protector requesting the office to investigate Ekurhuleni Mayor, Councillor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:35:21 +0000

The Municipal Employee and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) in the City of Ekurhuleni wrote a letter to the Public Protector requesting a forensic investigation into allegations of nepotism and the violation of the talent acquisition policy by the city’s executive mayor, Councillor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the MMC for Corporate Shared Services, Councillor Sivuyile Ngodwana as well as the city’s HR department. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vukile Mlungwana, General Secretary of the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU)

US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:25:20 +0000

As the war in the Middle East heats up with the US entering the fray. We understand that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the response to US strikes on nuclear facilities. Following the attacks, Tehran has accused Washington of launching a dangerous war. So what’s likely to happen moving forward?

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

Labour Party seeks to interdict National Dialogue

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:24:39 +0000

South Africa’s Labour Party has launched an urgent High Court application to interdict the National Dialogue, soon to be held in August this year. The party is of the view that the upcoming dialogue is unconstitutional, irrational, fiscally irresponsible and excludes the working class. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President & Interim Labour Party Executive

What is the main message of World Refugee Day?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:23:55 +0000

On World Refugee Day which took place last week Friday, the UN refugee agency (UNHRC) launched a new report highlighting how countries across Southern Africa are reshaping the way displacement is addressed. It also shows how national governments, communities and partners across the region are responding in new ways. For more on the significance of World Refugee Day, we are joined by……

GUEST: Jan De Bisschop, Spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency - South Africa Multi-Country Office

Fireside Chat With Collen Malatji

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:16:19 +0000

As we commemorate Youth Month. Today we are joined by the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji who will among other things discuss leadership, youth activism related issues and help us understand several challenges that are facing our youth in this country and of course he will also share his thoughts on possible solutions as well. This as we know that young people in this country face a multitude of interconnected challenges, including high unemployment, poverty and unequal access to quality education and opportunities. He will also tell us more about his political career and what inspired him to join politics.

GUEST: Collen Malatji, President of the ANC Youth League

30 year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:19:52 +0000

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court. It is the Apex court for all constitutional matters in the country and it has the final say on interpreting, protecting, and enforcing the constitution. Over the years the court has handed down some judgments that some may have deemed important, progressive and controversial. Joining us to discuss its significant role and what it means for our constitutional democracy is……..

GUEST: Professor George Devenish, Emeritus Professor of Public Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (has a long track record of teaching, writing and publishing on issues relating to South African Constitutional Law)

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised the U.S against direct involvement in the conflict, warning that such a move will be extremely dangerous with truly unpredictable negative consequences.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:19:09 +0000

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised the U.S against direct involvement in the conflict, warning that such a move will be extremely dangerous with truly unpredictable negative consequences. The statement from Kremlin comes amid rapidly escalating tensions and ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Manelisi Dubase, retired Journalist & former SABC’s Bureau Chief and Correspondent in Washington DC

92% of Joburg Residents Are Worried About Air Pollution

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:18:12 +0000

According to the latest data that was recently published by Breathe Cities, over 91% of Joburg residents are worried about air pollution, while the other 78% believe it negatively impacts their health. To increase levels of awareness around air quality solutions, the City of Johannesburg in collaboration with Breathe Cities has just launched ‘Pause and Breathe’ initiative that will educate residents about air quality/pollution. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by …….

GUEST: Lunga Ngcukana, Breathe Cities City Advisor for Johannesburg

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who had a mental disability for an insurance payout has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:50:59 +0000

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who had a mental disability for an insurance payout has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Three years ago Nomdundu Mafani from KwaNokuthula was shot 15 times in a house in Cuba Street and it is widely reported that she was asleep when she was attacked. The court found that the first accused and his wife had adopted Mafani when she was 11 years old. They had then taken out funeral policies for her and later planned to kill her. To react to this is ……

GUEST: Nokuzola Kolwapi, Deputy Mayor of Plettenberg Bay

Floyd Shivambu looks to form new party

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:50:22 +0000

Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, held a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel, in Midrand, to give an update on his political future. We played clips from the presser and spoke to Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State about it. We’ll get a second view on Floyd Shivambu’s political future from…

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

Eastern Cape provincial day of mourning for flood victims

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:01:17 +0000

The provincial day of mourning for the victims of the devastating storm that hit the Eastern Cape last week started at 11h00 this morning at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha. The latest death toll is 92. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Simulcast - The G20 in Africa!

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:42:53 +0000

The African Development Bank says over 640 million in the continent have no access to energy, and that the electricity access rate for African countries is just over 40 per cent, the lowest in the world. Professor David Phaho

Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has pledged to stay within the Jacob Zuma-led political movement, even though he had considered launching a new party

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:51:22 +0000

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu has announced that he intends to consult various groupings in South Africa over forming a new political party. During this afternoon’s press briefing, Shivambu also for the first time divulged some of the reasons that were used by the MK party to justify his removal as the secretary general of the party. Interestingly, Shivambu also stated that he won’t resign as a member of UMkhonto Wesizwe party even though he has decided to embark on a consultative process. Take a listen to what he had to say earlier on………

GUEST: Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State

Proteas Historic Victory

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:36:12 +0000

Cricket Commentator’s Perspective: Valuable lessons learned from the Proteas victory and what it means for the sport in the country moving forward. Some are saying that we should view this victory as a powerful reminder that perseverance does lead to glory.

GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket Commentator

GNU, One year later: Some of the positives

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:29:47 +0000

Continuing from the GNU conversation we had yesterday, I thought we should use today as an opportunity to highlight some of the positives that came out of the GNU, a year later. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Celebrating Proteas: Lord’s Cricket Ground fan’s experience

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:20 +0000

We continue celebrating the Proteas, the newly crowned world test championship winners who got back home this morning. Some South African Cricket fans had the pleasure of watching that historic moment live at the Lord's Cricket Ground, a ground popularly known as the Home of Cricket. One of those fans is Khaya Sithole, whom I’ve spoken to a number of times on this show on different matters. Khaya joins me on the line to tell us all about his Lord’s experience…

GUEST: Khaya Sithole, South African Cricket fan

Best performing countries in Africa: South Africa tops the ranking

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:56:51 +0000

Jeune Afrique and the Africa Report recently released a new report, ranking the 20 best performing countries in Africa and guess what South Africa tops the ranking with a comfortable lead, driven by its industrial power, active diplomacy, high quality infrastructure, innovation capacity, and internationally recognised education system.

GUEST: (Kenya): Kanika Saigal, Economics Editor for the Africa Report

Celebrating the Proteas

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:53:38 +0000

After securing the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. The newly crowned world test championship winners are finally back home. The Proteas clinched the title with a commanding five-wicket win over Australia, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy - but how did they get it right this time around and what does it take to assemble a winning team? We find out from……

GUEST: Linda Zondi, former Cricket South Africa Convenor of Selectors

Iran-Israel War Enters Sixth Day

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:52:51 +0000

As thousands of people are reportedly fleeing Tehran. The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender and he has also made it clear that any American intervention would be a recipe for an all out war in the region. So what needs to happen in order for peace to prevail in the Middle East? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

IEC to host the first symposium on political party funding in South Africa

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:58:38 +0000

Tomorrow, the Electoral Commission will host a symposium on political funding in South Africa. The objectives of the symposium are to foster informed dialogue on matters related to the use of money in our politics, looking at the required transparency and accountability models. To elaborate further on the importance of tomorrow’s symposium is……

GUEST: George Mahlangu, IEC Chief Executive for Party Funding

I believe Floyd Shivambu is on his own and currently in serious trouble — he has no place in the EFF, and the MK Party isn’t offering him a home either," says Professor André Duvenhage

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:39:02 +0000

MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, has taken a firm stance against undisciplined members, emphasising no one is above the party. Addressing members at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday, Zuma stressed those who deviate from the party's principles will face consequences.

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

Eastern Cape Floods

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:01:45 +0000

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is in the Eastern Cape today to assess flood displacement in the Mthatha area. Nearly 3,000 households were affected, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. SABC News reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to share updates on the Minister’s visit…

GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Operation Dudula is questioning why illegal foreign nationals involved in hijacking buildings are being protected by the South African Human Rights Commission

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:40:40 +0000

Yesterday, I spoke to Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission regarding the commission’s concerns on Operation Dudula’s activities in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, yesterday. Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President, joins me on the line to share more about what happened in Rosettenville as well as what that Facebook post stated…

GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

Difficulties South African women face in climbing the corporate ladder

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:06:02 +0000

Have you ever asked yourself why so few women reach leadership roles in this country? Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments and a long-time advocate for women in South Africa’s financial services answers this question through a new book titled “Broken Rung”. She shares powerful insights from years of coaching ambitious women, highlighting the role of unconscious bias, limited networks, and lack of mentorship — and offers practical strategies to help women break through.

GUEST: Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments

15:50 Listener engagement

SA marks the first anniversary of the GNU

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:00:13 +0000

It’s been a year now since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU). It’s public knowledge that the GNU was formed after last year’s general elections, when the ANC lost its majority. So, one year later- how would you summarise its performance so far and has it met your expectations?

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political analyst & Research Professor, Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing political crisis in Tunisia, focusing on the ‘unlawful’ imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:55:26 +0000

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing political crisis in Tunisia, focusing on the ‘unlawful’ imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of Ennahda party, Tunisia’s largest political party. She is part of a delegation that is currently visiting South Africa to create awareness on the situation in Tunisia.

GUEST: Yusra Ghannouchi, Tunisian-British Researcher and Commentator. She is the daughter of Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of Ennahda

Eldorado Park community members found burnt body days before shooting

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:45:45 +0000

Yesterday, three people have been shot and killed in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting. This happens a few days after a burnt body was found by community members in an open veld in Eldorado Park Extension 6. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Juwairiya Kaldine, Eldorado Park Ward 18 Councillor

Search operations continue in Mthatha as more bodies are discovered

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:44:50 +0000

Humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, say they have combined search operations with the police and provincial government after last week’s devastating floods in the Eastern Cape. Yesterday, emergency service teams recovered two bodies in Mthatha. The death toll is currently 88 with 83 bodies being successfully identified. Ahmed Bham, Head of Gift of the Givers Search and Rescue, joins me on the line to give us an update on what’s happening in Mthatha…

GUEST: Ahmed Bham, Head of Gift of the Givers Search and Rescue

Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation commemorates 2025 Youth Day

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:11:25 +0000

The Gauteng Provincial Government commemorated the 49th anniversary of the Soweto youth uprisings with a dynamic Youth Day event today at Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Oupa Bodibe, Chief Director: Transformation responsible for Gauteng Provincial Government youth programme

SAHRC reports Operation Dudula’s activities to the Hawks

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:35:45 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission says it has alerted the National Commissioner of Police, Fannie Masemola, and the Hawks regarding Operation Dudula’s planned activities in Rosettenville today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner: South African Human Rights Commission

Global March to Gaza

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:40:28 +0000

Several South Africans have travelled to Egypt to join the global march to Gaza. They are part of global activists that are saying ‘the world can no longer look away’ and they are also calling on Israel to allow the entry of humanitarian aid.

GUEST: Hasina Kathrada, SA activist

NPA appeal Cholota extradition matter

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:39:46 +0000

As you heard in the news at the top of the hour, Judge Phillip Loubser has dismissed the NPA's prayers for leave to appeal the invalidation of Moroadi Cholota's US extradition. Kamogelo Seekoe, SABC News Reporter in the Free State joins me on the line to tell us what happened in court today leading up to the dismissal of the appeal…

GUEST: Kamogelo Seekoe, SABC News Reporter in the Free State

COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MARRIAGE BILL IN NORTH WEST

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:43:29 +0000

Following the successful hosting of public hearings in Mpumalanga, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is holding public hearings on the Marriage Bill in the North West Province starting today. The hearings North West leg is the fifth provincial public participation process following similar sessions in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mosa Chabane, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

Law Enforcement and Road Safety Programme

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:42:07 +0000

Earlier today, the department of transport launched its law enforcement and road safety programme that enhances the department’s road safety advocacy program and education. It is also aimed at encouraging young people to act responsibly ahead of Youth Day long weekend. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: RTMC Spokesperson, Simon Zwane

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attended the G7 leaders’ summit in Canada this weekend. Interestingly Ramaphosa will once again have a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:40:01 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attended the G7 leaders’ summit in Canada this weekend. Interestingly Ramaphosa will once again have a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit. This year’s meeting will be the 50th meeting of this kind and it will serve as an important opportunity for leaders of key western democracies to resolve current trade issues and address rising tensions with China and Russia. So how significant is this meeting for South Africa? To answer this question is……

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Capitec Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, recently said that the unemployment rate, which was 32.9% for the first quarter and is among the highest globally, would be closer to 10%

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:55:25 +0000

Capitec Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, recently said that the unemployment rate, which was 32.9% for the first quarter and is among the highest globally, would be closer to 10% if self-employed people and those working in informal markets are counted. I had a conversation with former statistician general, Dr. Pali Lehohla, about this yesterday. Economic analyst, Duma Gqubule, had a conversation with the Capitec CEO and he now joins me on the line to talk about this issue…

GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

More than 422, 000 jobs could be lost if SA doesn’t decarbonise its electricity grid, says Net Zero Tracker

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:54:24 +0000

John Lang explains how the implementation of carbon border taxes may affect South Africa’s trade relations with countries like China, the United Kingdom and the European Union. According to a new report by The Net Zero Tracker (NZT), if South Africa doesn’t move faster to decarbonise its electricity grid, it risks losing access to key export markets and that could put hundreds of thousands of jobs on the line. This is very concerning because currently, more than 422, 000 SA jobs are already tied to exports to jurisdictions with incoming or active carbon border adjustment mechanisms.

GUEST (UK): John Lang, Net Zero Tracker Lead

P20 Youth Parliament sitting

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:10:40 +0000

Parliament will convene a landmark P20 Youth Parliament sitting tomorrow, in the Good Hope Chamber. This high-level session, held just three days before Youth Day, will bring together young Members of Parliament, provincial legislators, youth advocates, and ministers to shape a national youth development agenda. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jane Seboletswe Mnaniso, African National Congress’s young MP and a member of the P20 Young Parliamentarians Steering Committee

G20 Channel Africa and SAfm simulcast

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:56:31 +0000

G20 Channel Africa simulcast

UN says Iran is in breach of its nuclear obligations

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:30:13 +0000

The International Atomic Energy Agency (which is the UN’s nuclear watchdog) has found that Iran is not complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years. This finding could complicate the ongoing talks between Iran and the US over a new nuclear agreement. It could also escalate tensions in the Middle East after reports that the Israeli military was ready to launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Dr Leaza Jernberg, an Independent International Relations analyst

Risenga Maluleke rejects claims that Stats SA unemployment figures are inaccurate

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:29:37 +0000

Statistician General Risenga Maluleke explains the methodology used to determine the country’s unemployment rate. This after Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie questioned our national stats in relation to employment figures, arguing that the country’s unemployment data excludes those employed in the informal sector. According to him, if those individuals were to be added then the country’s unemployment rate would be closer to 10%.

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

Child Protection Week: What happens once the hashtags go quiet?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:28:22 +0000

Post this year’s Child Protection Week, which ended last week on the 5th of June, we ask - what does child protection look like when the spotlight fades? We ask this because over 26, 486 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in the 2023/24 period, which proves that more work still needs to be done to protect children.

GUEST: Livhuwani Siaga, Junior Lecturer in Social Work at North-West University

authorities in the Eastern Cape recovered the minibus taxi that was carrying ten missing learners in the Mthatha region (Floods)

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:35:56 +0000

Earlier today, authorities in the Eastern Cape recovered the minibus taxi that was carrying ten missing learners in the Mthatha region. The vehicle was swept into a river in Decoligny yesterday following severe flooding caused by heavy rains across the province. Abongile Jantjies, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to give us an update…

GUEST: Abongile Jantjies, SABC News Reporter

SA secures World Bank loan to be used for energy reforms

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:34:29 +0000

The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion loan that will be used to revitalise South Africa’s ailing infrastructure. We understand that the bulk of the money will be used to aid Eskom’s grid to accommodate more renewable energy sources. But why now because currently our government’s ability to service its debt is a significant concern, with debt servicing costs reaching R389.6 billion in the current financial year. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

U20 African mayors assembly and sherpa meeting

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:01:36 +0000

Guest: Eugene Modise - Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance

City of Cape Town asks Constitutional Court to invalidate Public Procurement Bill

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:45:13 +0000

The City of Cape Town has approached the Constitutional Court to invalidate the Public Procurement Act. According to the City, the Bill will slow down local service delivery and undermine the constitutional autonomy of local government. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor

Examining President Ramaphosa’s Announcement on the National Dialogue

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:15:36 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed more than 30 individuals to serve as part of an Eminent Persons Group that will guide and champion the National Dialogue. According to Ramaphosa, the National Dialogue will help shape the next chapter of our democracy and it will also help us understand what it means to be a South African. To talk about the significance of this soon to be held dialogue is Ela Gandhi who will be part of this important upcoming national conversation…….

GUEST: Ela Gandhi, Chairperson of Gandhi Development Trust and Phoenix Settlement Trust

Musk Apology and LA Protests

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:14:50 +0000

There is a lot happening in the United States of America at the moment. Elon Musk has used his X platform to express regret over his war of words with President Donald Trump, acknowledging that some of his posts about Trump went too far. Another ongoing issue is that of protests that have spread across the country after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles against immigration raids. To help us make sense of these ongoing events is…..

GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits

Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, a businessman who profits from Black communities, comments on a system he clearly doesn’t understand — tragic, says Dr. Pali Lehohla

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:14:16 +0000

Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is calling on SA to rethink its unemployment metric, contending that when the vast informal sector is taken into account, the headline figure of 32.9% could be closer to 10%. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Pali Lehohla, Former Statistician-General of South Africa

Unclaimed bodies retrieved from Stilfontein mine get pauper's burial

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:50:11 +0000

Thirty unclaimed bodies, which were retrieved from underground in Stilfontein, North West, last year, were buried earlier today in Klerksdorp. The North West Health Department has confirmed that these bodies were buried as paupers. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshegofatso Mothibedi, Spokesperson: Department of Health in North West

KZN government urges motorists to exercise caution on the roads due to bad weather

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:48:34 +0000

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have urged residents to exercise extreme caution on the roads as severe weather continues to batter parts of the province. MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma has confirmed that the province has deployed more than 10 motor graders along key routes to prevent snow buildup. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal

Xenophobia case against Operation Dudula

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:43:37 +0000

Operation Dudula was dragged to court this morning to answer for their alleged xenophobia against foreign nationals. Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, Abahlali Base Mjondolo Movement, inner city federation and SA informal traders forum filed the matter at the Johannesburg high court. I am joined on the line by Brian Phaaloh, from the South African Informal Traders Forum to get an update on what happened in court today…

GUEST: Brian Phaaloh, General Secretary of the South African Informal Traders Forum

SERI Demands Answers from the City of Joburg

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:01:07 +0000

The Socio Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has sent a letter of demand to the City of Johannesburg, expressing its concerns about the removal of informal traders at Kopanong Market in Ivory Park. The organisation is arguing that the removal of storage containers has made trading nearly impossible. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Deborah Raduba, SERI’s Attorney

Black Lawyers Association reacts to Judge Mokgoatlheng’s apology

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:47:37 +0000

While the organisation has welcomed his apology. They have also made it clear that his behaviour was unacceptable, insisting that there must be a deeper conversation about what the judge has raised. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Takalani Mamathuntsha, Black Lawyers Association’s Secretary General

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration and labour rights issues has failed to garner support because of low voter turnout.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:46:53 +0000

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration and labour rights issues has failed to garner support because of low voter turnout. The referendum was championed by a major trade union, civil society groups and some center-left opposition parties, and it sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalised citizen from 10 years to five years.

GUEST (Norway): Professor Vito Laterza, Political Analyst & Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development and Planning @the University of Agder in Norway and Visiting Fellow at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng’s apology

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Earlier on we played a clip of Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the judge in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, apologising for his remarks on Friday, castigating black lawyers. The judge said he wanted to unreservedly apologize to the nation, his colleagues and the accused for his conduct. Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO, joins me on the line to analyse the apology…

GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO

Can Helen Zille Fix Joburg?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:53:33 +0000

DA Chairperson of the Federal Council Helen Zille has confirmed that she is considering running for Johannesburg mayorship. In recent years the city of Johannesburg has been faced with numerous challenges, such as infrastructure collapse and a surge in crime. Earlier on today, Zille spoke to our colleague Jon Gericke and this is what she had to say………

GUEST: Professor Kagiso ‘TK’ Pooe, Professor of Political Science and Governance at the Wits School of Governance

Action SA Submits Constitutional Amendments

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:42:31 +0000

Action SA has proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling what the party believes are key provisions that have been misused to fuel South Africa’s illegal immigration crisis, provisions that continue to enable the exploitation of South Africa’s hospitality and limited resources. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

South African Weather Service issue two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:41:19 +0000

The South African Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services’ Meteorologist

How has the new Pope fared so far?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:05:54 +0000

It’s been a month since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo has made several pronouncements since his election and most recently, he has criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements and their exclusionary mindset. He has also appealed for peace in Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the liberation of hostages. But is he hitting the right notes so far? For more analysis on the new Pope’s performance, we are joined by……

GUEST (Italy): Father Professor Francesco Giordano, Director of Human Life International for Rome and Europe at the Catholic University of America Rome Program, Faculty of Theology

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the international community to support a political solution that is aimed at resolving the ongoing civil war

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:05:07 +0000

With more than four million people having fled Sudan since the start of its civil war in 2023. The country’s former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the international community to support a political solution that is aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. But why is the country being neglected and what kind of solutions are needed to end the war.

GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s noble goals

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:41:21 +0000

In conversation with Gary Stannett about the notable work of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in empowering and bringing young people together from across borders, communities and cultures. The foundation is revered for providing opportunities and pathways through sports, media, arts, and education, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and preparing young people for future careers. In South Africa, they are doing amazing things in the Western Cape. Joining us to tell us more about the work of the foundation is…..

GUEST: Gary Stannett, CEO of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation

16-year-old girl charged with perjury after fabricating rape story

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:40:51 +0000

A 16-year-old girl who reported that she was raped while hitchhiking earlier this week has now been charged with perjury, after investigations revealed that she fabricated the entire story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson

DA tables urgent plan to fix the NPA and jail the corrupt

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:37:59 +0000

Earlier today, National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, hit back at critics who say the institution is failing to show it can deliver justice. Advocate Batohi spoke to SABC News and this is what she had to say…

GUEST: Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

4 people killed in Cape Town Taxi Rank Shooting

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:37:08 +0000

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed four lives and left three others injured this morning at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni, Cape Town. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brigadier Novela Potelwa, Western Cape Police Spokesperson

Foot and mouth disease outbreak

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:57 +0000

As foot and mouth disease outbreak worsens in KwaZulu-Natal. We hear from Aggrey Mahanjana on how this disease has affected the movement of cloven-hoofed livestock across the country.

GUEST: Aggrey Mahanjana, Executive member of the National Livestock Farmers Association of South Africa

What exactly went wrong in Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s relationship?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:10 +0000

A rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted yesterday and has caused a noticeable reaction of surprise and disbelief. It all started with Musk’s criticism of Trump’s agenda bill then it quickly descended into the domain of personal attacks. We understand that efforts are being made to resolve tensions between the two men after their explosive argument.

GUEST: Dr Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at the Centre for Africa-China Studies @UJ

Green Peace Africa Report

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:58:32 +0000

According to the latest Green Peace Africa Report, air pollution cost South Africa more than R960bn and what is even more concerning is the fact that the report also found that in 2023 alone, more than 41 thousand South Africans lost their lives due to polluted air. GIWUSA has warned that this latest report exposes the systematic violence and fundamental injustice of the capitalist system.

GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, President of GIWUSA

House robbery suspects killed in shoot-out with police near Rivonia off-ramp on N1

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:47:30 +0000

Three house robbery suspects were shot dead during a shoot-out with police earlier today in Johannesburg. Just last week, a suspect in the Olorato Mongale case was shot dead in KZN. Is the shooting of suspects an effective way to fight crime? To help us answer this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime Expert & Former Head of the crime information analysis centre

OB: OYW Big announcement

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:46:46 +0000

Let’s continue talking to some of the dignitaries at the venue I’m broadcasting from in Cape Town. We are a few minutes away from the big announcement. I am now joined by…

GUEST: Mandy Muchnick

G20 Feature: SAfm in collaboration with Channel Africa

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:16:20 +0000

Thami Ngubeni: Presenter of ‘Africa in Business’ on Channel Africa to do the intro:

Thami: Starting from next week, 12 June 2025. Channel Africa and SAFM will be collaborating to bring you the latest discussions on G20 building up to the November Summit. I’m joined by Ashraf Gaarda, the host of The National Pulse on SAfm, Leading the Conversation that Move us….

OB: OYW Big announcement

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:02:12 +0000

You’ve probably heard me say this a couple of times now on the show but if you missed it, I am broadcasting live from Cape Town once again, this time though, I’m not coming from the SABC studios but from a venue. Today, a big announcement will be made here, happening in a few minutes so I’ve asked a few of the dignitaries to join me for a quick chat before the announcement. First up is…

GUEST: Lungile Tlomatsana, One Young World Ambassador

Jeremy Sampson who recently received a Lifetime Achiever Award at the Marketing Achievement Awards.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:34:56 +0000

In conversation with Jeremy Sampson who recently received a Lifetime Achiever Award at the Marketing Achievement Awards. The award celebrates Jeremy’s accomplishments and the impact he has made on the South African marketing landscape.

GUEST: Jeremy Sampson, MD of Brand Finance Africa

Court officials under the hammer in Meyiwa trial over conduct

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:47:31 +0000

“There is growing frustration with the way our freedom is being managed in South Africa”. - Lorenzo Davids

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:41:02 +0000

We hear from Lorenzo Davids on why he thinks “there is growing frustration with the way our freedom is being managed in South Africa”. This as he argues that our country needs to guard against any kind of diplomacy that doesn’t reflect dignity.

GUEST: Lorenzo Davids, CEO of the Development Impact Fund

Hajj begins in Mecca

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:38:12 +0000

Today marks the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage. For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The event usually takes 5-6 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Joining us to unpack the sociopolitical, cultural and spiritual significance of it is……

GUEST: Moulana Ebrahim Bham, Secretary General, Council of Muslim Theologians

Asbestos roof removal case postponed to January 2026

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:33:22 +0000

Free State High Court Judge Phillip Loubser has postponed the R255 million asbestos roof removal case to January 26 next year. This follows submissions by the state that they will appeal Moroadi Cholota’s US extradition process judgment which favoured her. SABC News Reporter in Free State, Aphumelele Mdlalane, spoke to accused 13 in the matter, former Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, who said the state is playing games and will be embarrassed…

GUEST: Aphumelele Mdlalane, SABC News Reporter in Free State

Nearly 3% of school staff in South Africa flagged for criminal activity

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:39:35 +0000

Almost 3% of South African school staff screened for employment between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity. This is according to new data released by TPN, a leading provider of background screening services. Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta joins me on the line to react to this…

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa director

Police condemn Westbury community for attack on Anti-Gang Unit

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:38:32 +0000

Police have condemned an attack on members of the Anti-Gang Unit while performing their duties in Westbury yesterday afternoon. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson, joins me on the line to tell us more about what happened in Westbury…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson

One killed in Riverlea after clashes between police and suspected illegal miners

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:37:57 +0000

One body was discovered in the early hours of this morning in Riverlea, Johannesburg, after clashes between the police and suspected illegal miners in the area. The area has been tense for the better part of today as community members accuse the police of corruption, stating officers accept bribes from the illegal miners. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Msimelelo Lobi, Riverlea Ward Councillor

SARS Announces 2025 Tax Season

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:59:45 +0000

SARS has announced the tax return filing dates for this year’s tax season. According to the organisation, the tax season for individual tax payers will open on the 21st next month and the entire process will run until the 20th of October this year. To furnish us with more details on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Siphithi Sibeko, SARS Spokesperson

5 students from Walter Sisulu University have been arrested for public violence, following another student protest in Mthatha.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:55:29 +0000

GUEST: Amanda Dlamini, SRC member @ the Walter Sisulu University

The United Kingdom has endorsed Morroco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, saying that they view it as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:49:20 +0000

The United Kingdom has endorsed Morroco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, saying that they view it as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict. The plan was proposed by Morroco in 2007 and it offers the disputed territory of Western Sahara a form of self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty.

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate at the University of Dundee in Scotland

What do we need to know about this new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:35:43 +0000

Covid-19 is making headlines once again more than five years after the initial outbreak. Some reports are suggesting that this new strain now accounts for just over 10 percent of global infections, with cases now confirmed in Northern Ireland and Wales, and some experts have warned that this new variant is more transmissible the dominant strain worldwide.

GUEST: Professor Tulio de Oliveira, founding Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University

Floyd Shivambu is redeployed to Parliament by the MK Party

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:35:18 +0000

A few minutes ago, we played clips of MK Party President, Jacob Zuma, addressing the media in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal today. One of the main things Jacob Zuma spoke about is the redeployment of Floyd Shivambu. We’ve invited political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze, to share his views on what was said today. Professor Dirk Kotze joins me on the line now…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

Death threat left on Mbenenge accuser’s desk at court

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:44:30 +0000

Judges’ secretary, Andiswa Mengo, found a handwritten death threat at her desk last Friday warning her to withdraw the case against Judge Mbenenge or that she won’t see her child again. For more on this, we are joined on the line by…

GUEST: Alison Tilley, Judges Matter coordinator

The EFF has lost its urgent bid to halt the upcoming increase in the general fuel levy

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:41:59 +0000

EFF’s urgent application against the fuel levy increase got under way today in the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town. The 15 and 16 cents per litre increase for diesel and petrol, respectively, is set to take effect tomorrow. Abongwe Kobokwane, SABC News Reporter in Cape Town, was in court and joins me on the line to share what happened today…

GUEST: Abongwe Kobokwane, SABC News Reporter in Cape Town

GDP results: Agriculture sector performs well in the first quarter

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:06:48 +0000

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.1% in the first quarter of this year. The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry performed well and increased by 15.8%, contributing 0.4 of a percentage point to the GDP growth. Joining us to highlight the importance of the agricultural sector and its contribution to the country’s economy is……

GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (AGBIZ)

Court declares Cholota’s extradition was unlawful

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:06:08 +0000

The Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that former Ace Magashule’s personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the US was unlawful. Cholota was accused alongside 17 others, including former Free State Premier Ace Magashule in the asbestos corruption case. So legally speaking, how should we interpret the outcome of this case?

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, an admitted attorney of the High Court & Director @Dubazana Attorneys

The M23 group’s brutal control over Goma has created a climate of fear among those perceived to be allied to the Congolese government.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:05:28 +0000

According to the latest report that the Human Rights Watch organisation has just released. The M23 group’s brutal control over Goma has created a climate of fear among those perceived to be allied to the Congolese government. The report also suggests that the group has summarily executed at least 21 civilians and most likely many more in Goma. Joining us to unpack the findings of the report is….

GUEST: Clementine de Montjoye, Senior Great Lakes Researcher at Human Rights Watch

Western Cape High Court rules that Dr. John Hlophe can’t serve on JSC

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:57:24 +0000

Earlier today, the Western Cape High Court ruled that it was unconstitutional and invalid for the National Assembly in Parliament to designate Dr John Hlophe as a member of the Judicial Service Commission. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer, joins me on the line to break down this judgment…

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

Customary Initiation Season

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:36:29 +0000

CoGTA has officially launched the 2025 Winter Customary Initiation Season. This year’s campaign follows the deeply distressing 2024 season, during which 94 young lives were lost and 11 individuals suffered amputations due to unsafe initiation practices. To share his department’s plans in terms of strategic measures that they have put in place for this year’s initiation season is…

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

AL JAMA-AH’s Western Cape Member of Legislature lay charges against the nine Members of Parliament who visited Israel

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:29:31 +0000

Earlier today, member of Al Jama-Ah’s National Working Committee and Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Moulana Galil Brinkhuis, visited the South African Police Service station on Buitengracht Street in Cape Town to lay criminal charges against nine members of Parliament who visited Israel. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ganief Hendricks, Al Jama-Ah President

Sanef is disheartened by looming retrenchments at the Mail & Guardian

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:03:31 +0000

The South African National Editors’ Forum released a statement on Saturday noting alarming developments around impending job losses at the Mail & Guardian. For more on this, I am joined on the by…

GUEST: Hoosain Karjekar, Mail & Guardian

The 9 day inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four proceeded in the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape today.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:46:53 +0000

The 9 day inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four proceeded in the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape today. Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto, all anti-apartheid activists, were abducted and killed by the security police while leaving Gqeberha in 1985. SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha, Sisipho Ngcumbe, was in court and joins me on the line…

GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

National School Nutrition Programme payment issues in KZN

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:46:08 +0000

Muzi Mahlambi, Head of Communication: KZN Department of Education

National School Nutrition Programme payment issues in KZN

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:23:13 +0000

Last week Friday I spoke to Lindani Matiwane, chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association in KZN. According to Lindani, many of their members have not been paid for April and earlier invoices despite submitting all necessary documentation, and the department has offered no formal communication or explanation for the delay. The service providers contracted to feed KwaZulu-Natal schoolchildren have warned that some schools will not receive food deliveries today, due to non-payment of invoices by the provincial Department of Education. Let’s get an update from…

GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association in KZN

Transnet-Phelophepha health train is coming to the province of Gauteng in Heidelberg and Vereeniging as part of its initiative to provide health care to community members who cannot afford decent healthcare.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:04:00 +0000

Starting from today till the 27th of this month. The Transnet-Phelophepha health train is coming to the province of Gauteng in Heidelberg and Vereeniging as part of its initiative to provide health care to community members who cannot afford decent healthcare. The services provided in the train include eye care, psychology sessions, dental health care, cancer and diabetes education and other general health care services like HIV/AIDS, TB screening and testing. To tell us more about this noble initiative is…..

GUEST: Shamona Kandia, Health Portfolio Manager for Transnet Foundation

Prof George Tsibani on tense US-SA relations

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:03:08 +0000

As we prepare to host the G20 in South Africa. We are told that a second group of Afrikaners who took up Trump’s resettlement offer has safely entered the US, despite our President having met with his US counterpart most recently to reset relations between the two countries. So how should South Africa deal with this issue going forward? Joining us to highlight the significance of soft power in our country’s diplomatic approach towards the US is…..

GUEST: Professor George Tsibani, from the UJ Nuclear Research Center

Friday Fireside Chat: Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba

Fri, 30 May 2025 16:13:11 +0000

Former Bafana Bafana coach, Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba, was recently awarded with an Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal by SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan. This comes after the football legend was inducted into the South African Hall of Fame last year. Shakes Mashaba joins me for this week’s Fireside chat…

GUEST: Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba, former Bafana Bafana Coach

Pastor Mark Burns says that the media is portraying President Donald Trump as a racist who only cares about white people.

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:18:45 +0000

Pastor Mark Burns, a nationally recognized faith leader, conservative thought influencer, and one of President Donald Trump’s most trusted evangelical advisors joins me in studio for a thought leader conversation on America, global conflicts as well as what is happening in South Africa.

GUEST: Pastor Mark Burns, Faith Leader, Political Power Broker and trusted ally of President Donald Trump

National School Nutrition Programme KZN

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:25:52 +0000

The National School Nutrition Programme service providers association in KZN expressed deep concern and disappointment over the KZN Department of Education’s repeated failure to pay service providers on time. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, National School Nutrition Programme KZN Chairperson

The DA caucus in the coalition has decided that it is too risky to allow Kyd to speak.

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:07:50 +0000

George Councillor Chantelle Kyd was the MMC for Planning in a coalition municipal government led by the DA, and the leading advocate in council for transparency around investigations into the collapsed George building, which claimed 34 lives last year But when the Council meets to table the first of two investigations into the disaster, confidentially, without media present, the DA caucus in the coalition has decided that it is too risky to allow Kyd to speak. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Party SG

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal early this morning.

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:31:16 +0000

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal early this morning. It is believed he shot at police, who returned fire. For more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

Police raid textile factory in KwaZulu-Natal

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:31:41 +0000

Earlier today, Police in KwaZulu-Natal led a multi-disciplinary operation at a textile factory in Stanger, after they received information that several undocumented foreign nationals are working there illegally. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Fanele Mhlongo, SABC Reporter in KZN

2026 Gauteng Online Admissions

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:24:35 +0000

The 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 & Grade 8 in Gauteng will open on 24 July 2025 and it will close on 29 August 2025. Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education's spokesperson, joins me on the line to share details about how the application process will work...

GUEST: Matome Chiloane, Education MEC in Gauteng

MEC, Xolile Nqatha, was in Addo today to address tensions in Valencia township following the death of at least four people after clashes between locals and foreign nationals.

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:13:44 +0000

Now to a story we've been following with SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, Lerato Fekisi. We've seen reports that the Eastern Cape Community Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, was in Addo today to address tensions in Valencia township following the death of at least four people after clashes between locals and foreign nationals. SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, Lerato Fekisi, joins me on the line to give us an update...

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

We requested a meeting on the 15th of each Failure to do that, we'll have to escalate the matter to the energy portfolio committee -JJ Sesing

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:51:30 +0000

A few weeks ago, I spoke to Metsimahalo Community Activist, JJ Sesing, about the community’s protest at the Sasol in the area. There seems to be a development in that story and JJ Sesing is back on the line to share details with us…

GUEST: JJ Sesing, Metsimaholo Community Activist

"None of the @RAF_SA Road Accident Fund executives have been vetted." Songezo Zibi, SCOPA Chairperson

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:28:03 +0000

Yesterday I spoke to the Transport Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, about the RAF CEO, Collins Letsoalo's suspension. Today we find out that it took a series of lawyers' letters last week to have the Road Accident Fund finally appearing before SCOPA yesterday. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Songezo Zibi, SCOPA Chairperson

EFF file court papers to interdict fuel levy increase

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:59:23 +0000

The EFF has filed court papers at the Western Cape High Court to interdict the fuel levy increase that was tabled in parliament. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Omphile Maotwe, EFF Treasurer General

(SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the country's interest rates by 25 basis points

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:37:58 +0000

We've just taken the MPC statement press conference live at the top of the hour where Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, delivered the latest Repo rate changes. To get a reaction on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Elize Kruger, Independent Economist

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development hands over 100 production input to community farmers

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:36:11 +0000

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, lead a series of impactful community initiatives in Orange Farm today to support food security and sustainable livelihoods. The MEC joins me on the line to share more details on this initiative...

GUEST: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development

MK Party, a year after being elected opposition

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:27:29 +0000

SABC News Political Editor, Mzwandile Mbeje, had a conversation with MK Party Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, about the parties highs and internal challenges a year after becoming the official opposition party in South Africa. Mzwandile Mbeje, joins me on the line to share some of the key points that came out of this conversation…

GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje, SABC News Political Editor

Reclaim the Cape Flats from parasitic gangs

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:15:19 +0000

Professor William Gumede, Founder and Chairperson of Democracy Works Foundation, has penned an opinion piece on reclaiming the Cape Flats from parasitic gangs. According to Professor Gumede, a new more holistic approach, which includes a state of emergency, deploying the army almost permanently and turning the area into a focused special economic development zone, is needed to combat gangsterism on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape. The prof joins me on the line to share more on this…

GUEST: Professor William Gumede, Founder and Chairperson of Democracy Works Foundation

The murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, a student whose life was full of promise and light, has left a community shattered and a family drowning in grief.

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:54:34 +0000

The murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, a student whose life was full of promise and light, has left a community shattered and a family drowning in grief. We’ll spend the next few minutes getting to know who Olorato was through…

GUEST: Dr. Chriselda Kananda, Mongale Family Spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa appeal High Court judgment in Zulu Nation's Monarch

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:53:48 +0000

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is hearing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appeal today and tomorrow regarding the recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the Zulu Nation’s monarch. SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein, Makgala Masiteng joins me on the line to tell us what happened in court today...

GUEST: Makgala Masiteng, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

Mzwanele Manyi removed as MK chief whip, replaced by Colleen Makhubele

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:52:29 +0000

Mzwanele Manyi has been ousted as its chief whip in parliament. Manyi has been replaced by former Johannesburg council speaker Colleen Makhubele, who has had a steady rise in the party. The party confirmed this change in a statement earlier today. For more on this story , I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with Memorial Day

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:18:31 +0000

The systematic murder of more than 70,000 Africans is being marked with a national day of remembrance for the first time in Namibia. The victims, primarily from the Ovaherero and Nama communities, were targeted because they refused to let the colonisers take their land and cattle.

GUEST: Thrive Vinomaandero Mahua, Herero Namibian citizen engaged in German culture

World Hunger Day: Union Against Hunger public meetings

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:18:05 +0000

Today is World Hunger Day and to mark this day, the Union Against Hunger, a growing coalition of diverse organisations from across South Africa, organised public meetings in three cities as well as a petition. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Busiso Moyo, from Union Against Hunger

Collins Letsoalo placed on special leave as CEO of the Road Accident Fund amid corruption allegations

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:17:15 +0000

The Road Accident Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave. Letsoalo, who appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Parliament this morning, was suspended with full pay. For more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Collen Msibi, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport

Rand Water maintenance to hit Gauteng, North West from Thursday

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:41:17 +0000

Rand Water has announced a series of critical infrastructure maintenance operations from Thursday at 3am to Tuesday June 2 at 5pm, with additional work scheduled until July. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

Life Esidimeni: Section27 joins the families in reiterating the urgent call to the NPA to act.

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:26:50 +0000

As the national department of health prepares to convene a National Mental Health Review Boards Meeting that is due to take place tomorrow. The Life Esidimeni families and supporting organisations are calling on the NPA to urgently pursue criminal charges against Qedani Mahlangu (the former Gauteng Health MEC) and Dr Kgabo Manamela (the former Director of Mental Health in Gauteng) ahead of this important meeting that will discuss human rights in mental health.

GUEST: Sasha Stevenson, Executive Director @Section27

Welo Health is a health tech start-up solving the problem of access to health in South Africa and some SADC regions

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:53:58 +0000

Welo Health is a health tech start-up solving the problem of access to health in South Africa and some SADC regions. Zanele Abraham Matome is the visionary behind this start up that is empowered by Human touch and Technology. For more on Welo Health, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zanele Abraham Matome, Founder Welo Health

Addo Township Violence

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:31:56 +0000

Yesterday we spoke to SABC News Reporter, Lerato Fekisi, about the violence that took place in Valencia township, Addo, the Eastern Cape. Lerato Fekisi joins me on the line to give us an update on the situation…

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back in the country, ending years of his self-imposed exile.

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:01:21 +0000

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back in the country, ending years of his self-imposed exile. Interestingly Kabila is at loggerheads with the Congolese government and is no longer immune to prosecution. He was once a strong ally of incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi but is now being accused of supporting the M23 rebels. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African Affairs commentator and also works for our sister station Channel Africa

Ramaphosa rejects Donald Trump’s call to arrest Malema

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:00:15 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be told by any foreign leader on how to deal with its own domestic affairs. Ramaphosa was responding to the reporters after Trump called for Malema’s arrest last week for continuously using ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’ chant. Take a listen to what he had to say……..

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst based at North West University

Stats SA General Household Survey

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:59:36 +0000

We unpack the findings of the 2024 Stats SA’s General Household Survey. The report reveals that last year about 42.4% of households were headed by females with the highest prevalence in rural areas (47.1%), particularly in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. To explain what informs these dynamics is……

GUEST: Solly Molayi, Acting DDG responsible for Population and Social Statistics @Stats SA

Future of Jobs Summit to tackle youth unemployment

Mon, 26 May 2025 15:37:15 +0000

With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate currently sitting at 46.1%. We outline the objectives of the Future of Jobs Summit that is happening here in Johannesburg. The summit will among other things, focus on youth employment and digital skills, and we are also told that it’s a high-impact platform for action and not another policy workshop. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dr Nik Eberl, founder of the Future Leader Forum

Violence between locals and foreign nationals leave 4 dead in the Eastern Cape

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:44:41 +0000

There are reports coming out of the Eastern Cape that violence broke out between locals and foreign nationals in a place called Addo. At the time of reports, at least 4 people were reported dead and 10 hospitalised. SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, Lerato Fekisi, has been covering this story and joins us on the line…

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Tragedy strikes as family of six perishes in shack fire

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:43:11 +0000

A devastating shack fire during the early hours today has claimed the lives of six family members in Kwa-Thema Marikana Ext 3, leaving a seven-year-old girl as the sole survivor in a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken the local community. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: William Ntladi, Ekurhuleni EMS Spokesperson

Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’ song: Is South Africa better off without singing this historical song?

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:04:38 +0000

Post the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Annual Lecture. We speak to Sophie Mokoena who had a one-on-one interview with our former president Dr Thabo Mbeki. During her conversation with him a lot of topical issues came up, including the issue of the controversial ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’ song and our former head of state defended the struggle song, saying it doesn’t mean white farmers must killed.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

The governments of Britain and Mauritius have signed a deal that will annul a colonial era treaty, which will allow Mauritius to retain control of the Chagos Islands.

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:02:33 +0000

The governments of Britain and Mauritius have signed a deal that will annul a colonial era treaty, which will allow Mauritius to retain control of the Chagos Islands. Over 50 years ago, the UK and US forcibly displaced the entire Chagossian Indigenous people to set up a US military base on the Island of Diego Garcia and prevented their return to live in their homeland, which according to Human Rights Watch was a crime against humanity. To explain the significance of this agreement is…..

GUEST: Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz, Deputy Director for Africa @Human Rights Watch

SAFTU Slams Ramaphosa’s recent visit to the US

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:01:38 +0000

Following the government gazette that was recently released by the minister of communications, Solly Malatsi, which proposes amendments to the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment policies. SAFTU says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with Trump was a calculated ploy to sell out South Africa’s economic sovereignty to foreign billionaire interests. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Tinyiko Maluleke

Fri, 23 May 2025 16:15:19 +0000

Today we are joined by another revered South African scholar who has contributed extensively to the country’s higher education sector and that is Professor Tinyiko Maluleke. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology. Some of you know may know him as an academic and researcher specialising in religion and politics, as well as Black and African theologies but I can tell you this, his capabilities go beyond that.

GUEST: Proffessor Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice Chancellor & Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology

Rescue efforts underway to rescue mine workers

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:10:45 +0000

Rescue efforts are underway to bring to the surface close to 300 mine workers who are trapped underground in the Kloof gold mine. According to the National Union of Mineworkers, the miners have been trapped for almost 24 hours. To give us the latest, we are joined by….

GUEST: Livhuwani Mammburu, NUM National Spokesperson

South African National Petroleum Company

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:09:51 +0000

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Central Energy Fund invited members of the media to the official launch of the South African National Petroleum Company in Sandton today. This event marked the operational commencement of SANPC, the new state-owned entity formed through the integration of iGas, PetroSA, and the Strategic Fuel Fund. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jackie Mashapu, SANPC spokesperson

There are some encouraging signs in the fight against crime in the country as murder rate decreases by 12.4%

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:56:47 +0000

There are some encouraging signs in the fight against crime in the country as murder rate decreases by 12.4%. However, there is still a lot of work to be done as the ministry of police acknowledges that the issue of violent crime remains a major problem. According to the police, some of the fourth quarter successes were achieved through targeted intelligence driven operations. So why can’t they cast their net wider in order to win the battle against crime? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Chris de Kock, Independent crime & violence analyst

why data sovereignty is Africa’s next liberation struggle.

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:38:27 +0000

As we observe Africa Month, our guest Philani Mdingi explains why data sovereignty is Africa’s next liberation struggle. Mdingi is of the view that data sovereignty is not a luxury but a necessity for digital self-determination that African nations must invest in.

GUEST: Philani Mdingi, Executive Director of Tech for Good

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa meets US President, Donald Trump, in the oval office

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:42:45 +0000

Earlier on we played clips from the conversation President Cyril Ramaphosa had with US President Donald Trump last night. We also shared clips from some of the South African delegation, Golfer, Ernie Els, Businessman, Johann Rupert, Minister John Steenhuisen and COSATU’s Zingiswa Losi. The President says the meeting with Trump was a success. What do experts think? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Chris Landsberg, Chair of African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of Johannesburg

Women20 South Africa Inception Meeting

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:41:41 +0000

Today marks day two of the Women20 South Africa Inception Meeting that is currently underway in Cape Town. The event is hosted under theme “Women in Solidarity”. This year’s meeting marks a decade since the establishment of the W20 and offers a strategic moment for the African continent to shape the G20’s gender agenda under South Africa’s Presidency. To tell us more about the significance of this meeting is…..

GUEST: Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller, Head of Delegation and Chair of the W20SA. She is also a Divisional Executive in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the HSRC

2 Babies abducted from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:06:15 +0000

The families of the two babies who were abducted on Tuesday night from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha are still looking for answers. The babies were stolen from the nursery, while still in incubators, with security guards present. They were returned late yesterday and reunited with their mothers. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

City of Ekurhuleni’s Digital Strategy

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:03:52 +0000

Post the City of Ekurhuleni’s two-day digital strategy validation session that recently took place in Thembisa. We hear from Yandisa Sokhanyile in terms of what this strategy is all about and how the City of Ekurhuleni intends to use it to reshape township economies.

GUEST: Yandisa Sokhanyile, CEO of Konecta and co-founder of WiTech Africa

Ramaphosa’s Meeting with Trump: Dispelling misconceptions about South Africa’s Land Act

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:43:38 +0000

During his meeting with the US President Donald Trump yesterday. President Cyril Ramaphosa strongly denied Trump’s claims of persecution and genocide against White South African farmers. However though, Donald Trump insisted and repeated claims that land is being taken away from White South Africans. So did our delegation succeed in pushing back against this narrative? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Bulelwa Mabasa, Director and Head of Land Reform and Tenure Practice at Werksmans Attorneys

Professor Scott Lucas says that Donald Trump has little understanding of trade and tariffs

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:43:04 +0000

Did President Ramaphosa succeed in winning over the international community in terms of how he handled President Trump? We ask this question as most of you are probably aware that diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US are mainly over claims of racial violence and that has somehow affected foreign aid and international relations between these two countries. Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: (UK): Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Budget 3.0 reaction: ACDP

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:06:54 +0000

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

Budget 3.0 reaction: Rise Mzansi

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:06:17 +0000

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Songezo zibi - Rise Mzansi leader

AfriForum files a legal challenge against the Expropriation Act

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:57:05 +0000

Afriforum has launched a court bid to have the land expropriation act declared unconstitutional. They are arguing that the Act in its current form contains legal contradictions and could lead to the abuse of state power. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Kalie Kriel, AfriForum’s CEO

UJ Future Walks Fundraiser

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:56:24 +0000

This coming weekend, UJ students and staff members will take part in the annual fundraiser event that is aimed at helping the varsity’s educational community. Since 2015, the UJ Future Walks have provided financial assistance to students in need. This is a wonderful initiative considering the fact that the lack of financial support forces many students to drop out or remain unemployed. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Nomsa Mahlangu, Senior Director of UJ Sport

Budget Speech Reaction: Dr Azar Jammine

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:55:53 +0000

Government will reduce the borrowing requirement over the 2025 MTEF period: it has also proposed budget reforms to improve the quality of spending and root out waste for the 2026 budget process. But what were some of the key take aways from this year’s budget? For more on this, we are joined by ……

GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director & Chief Economist of Econometrix

Budget Speech Reaction

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:54:45 +0000

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a hike in general fuel levy for petrol and diesel. Joining us to react to this is……

GUEST: Visvin Reddy, MK Party MP & National Convener of a lobby group called People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (Pappi)

Budget 3.0 reaction: People Against Budget Cuts

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:54:06 +0000

Labour and community-based organisations under the banner 'People Against Budget Cuts' held a media briefing earlier today at St George's Cathedral Small Hall in Cape Town. The collective held this briefing to voice concerns about the prospect of deepening austerity measures in the latest budget. What do the collective make of the budget delivered a few hours ago? I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Aliya Chikte, Member of People Against Budget Cuts

Budget 3.0 reaction: EFF

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:53:29 +0000

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. We’ll be getting reaction from the EFF as well as getting comment from the party on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the US, particularly on who has been reported to being in the US with the President. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Chumani Matiwane, EFF MP

What’s on the Agenda for Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting?

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:44:06 +0000

A lot has been said about what’s likely to be discussed by these two leaders, with the Presidency making it clear that the meeting is aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States of America. Given the frosty relations between these two countries, many, including ratings agencies are worried that this could spill over to trade. But can South Africa prevent that from happening? What’s on the menu for team South Africa? For more on this we are joined by……

GUEST: (Washington DC): Sherwin Bryce Peace, SABC News Correspondent based in the US

NPA set to appeal Omotoso case

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:43:21 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will still appeal against the judgement which found Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, not guilty, saying his presence is not required. Attorney and Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys, Melusi Xulu joins me on the line to give us a legal analysis and tell us how likely is the NPA to succeed?

GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys

MK Party calling for the resignation of Shamila Batohi

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:01:33 +0000

MK Party’s Member of Parliament, Sbonelo Nomvalo joins us to explain why his organisation wants Advocate Shamila Batohi to resign. The party is not happy about the NPA’s handling of certain high-profile cases. But is it fair to call for her head?

GUEST: Sbonelo Nomvalo, MK Party’s MP & Member of the Justice Portfolio Committee in Parliament

Budget Speech build-up: Budget 3.0

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:40:12 +0000

Tomorrow afternoon, the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will table what many South Africans call Budget 3.0. With the proposed VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points having been scrapped, most people are concerned about whether spending will be lowered or not or if Budget 3.0 will be able to allocate more funding. To help us understand certain aspects in relation to tomorrow’s Budget Speech is……

GUEST: Dr Iraj Aberdian, Chief Economist @Pan African Investment and Research Services

Four toddlers tragically die in Joburg fire

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:39:27 +0000

Four toddlers tragically died in a Johannesburg slum fire, highlighting severe overcrowding and unsafe living conditions in a property meant for six, but housing at least 32. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Aziz Ally, Community Activist

FW de Klerk Foundation expects President Ramaphosa and President Trump to focus on matters that benefit both countries

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:05:22 +0000

The FW de Klerk Foundation says they are hoping for a constructive dialogue between the Union Buildings and the White House. The foundation expects President Ramaphosa and President Trump to focus on matters that benefit both countries, rather than trivial domestic issues. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director @ the FW de Klerk Foundation

Public Servants Association picket outside Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:04:11 +0000

Earlier today, members of the Public Servants Association and political parties were picketing outside Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban, following the death of medical intern, Dr Aluluthi Mazwi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mlungisi Ndlovu, Public Servants Association spokesperson in KZN

Dr Rampedi: From township roots to healthcare trailblazer

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:34 +0000

Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur whose journey began in the township of Soshanguve is about to break new ground in Hartbeespoort. Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi joins me on the line to share his story with us…

GUEST: Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi, Medical Doctor turned entrepreneur

Aviation expert questions the US charter flight that ferried 49 Afrikaners to the US

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:37:27 +0000

Aviation analyst, Phuthego Mojapele has questioned the decision of the International Air Service Licensing Council to approve the foreign operator’s permit for a chartered airplane that recently ferried 49 Afrikaners to the United States of America, saying it was irrational and unconstitutional. However though, prior to their departure the department of transport did confirm that the application was approved by the council. So what are we missing here?

GUEST: Phuthego Mojapele, Aviation analyst

Diepkloof protest chaos claims two lives, trucks looted

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:36:17 +0000

Earlier today, two people died during a protest for basic services in Diepkloof, Soweto, while a truck driver and two assistants were beaten by residents who looted their vehicle. Sanele Msibi, a community leader from the Diepkloof hostel, spoke to Thulasizwe on The Morning Brief and this is what he had to say…

GUEST: Mlungisi Mabaso, MMC for Human Settlements anc Caucus Leader of the IFP in the City of Joburg

Seven girls arrested after violent bullying seen on video

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:00:34 +0000

Seven girls between the ages of 13 and 15 have been arrested and appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for assault earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Megan Briede, Director of programmes at Save The Children South Africa

The president faces one of his toughest negotiation tests yet

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:47:24 +0000

Independent Analyst, Khaya Sithole, penned a piece for news 24 yesterday on President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the US. According to Khaya, the President faces one of his toughest negotiation tests yet. Khaya Sithole joins me on the line to tell us more...

GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst

Launch of the White Paper on Local Government

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:46:42 +0000

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has officially launched the review of the White Paper on Local Government. According to him the review is aimed at building a modern and effective local government system. He joins us now to elaborate further on this.

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

How to chart your own path post your corporate career

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:23:22 +0000

Robin Wheeler shares thoughts on how to transition out of the corporate world. For close to thirty-one years now, Robin has been helping people and businesses around the world succeed on a new level, using his concept of ‘being yourself for a living’.

GUEST: Robin Wheeler, Author, International Speaker & Business Consultant

EFF’s VAT Victory March

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:02:01 +0000

EFF Leader, Julius Malema, led the party’s VAT Victory March to National Treasury offices in Pretoria today. The party marched to celebrate the reversal of the value-added tax increase. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Hayley Reichert

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:12:57 +0000

Today we are pleased to be joined by Hayley Reichert who describes herself as a passionate London-based South African, committed to driving change and improving the future of South Africa. Hayley has done a number of amazing and interesting things, including assisting South Africans who fled Ukraine at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

GUEST: (UK): Hayley Reichert, founder of Operation Watershed civil society

25-year-old, Dr. Alulutho Mazwi, an intern doctor at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal died on Monday night after allegedly being made to work despite reporting he was unwell.

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:45:30 +0000

25-year-old, Dr. Alulutho Mazwi, an intern doctor at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal died on Monday night after allegedly being made to work despite reporting he was unwell. To get a reaction to this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Zanele Bikitsha, South African Medical Association Spokesperson

UK debates about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:10:18 +0000

Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom are today debating a bill that is aimed at legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. Supporters of the bill argue that allowing people to die with dignity is kinder than forcing them to continue their lives with suffering. Those who are opposed to the bill are of the view that opening the doors to voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide could lead to non-voluntary and involuntary euthanasia, by giving doctors the power to decide when a patient’s life is not worth living. To react to this ongoing debate, we are joined by ……..

GUEST: Professor Willem Landman, Executive Chairman of Dignity SA

We chat to another winner, Zaheer Cassim. Some of you may be aware that Polar Ice cream recently scooped five SA Champion titles

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:28 +0000

We chat to another winner, Zaheer Cassim. Some of you may be aware that Polar Ice cream recently scooped five SA Champion titles at the prestigious 2025 South African Dairy Championships and was voted the best ice cream in the country.

GUEST: Zaheer Cassim, owner of Polar Ice Cream, Norwood

Examining Renaldo Gouws’s unconditional public apology

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:08:25 +0000

The SA Human Rights Commission has confirmed that it has settled a complaint against Renaldo Gouws in relation to a video he published in 2010, which contained racially offensive and harmful language directed at Black South Africans. We understand that the matter has been settled through the Commission’s alternative dispute resolution process.

GUEST: Dr Eileen Carter, Eastern Cape Provincial Manager for SA Human Rights Commission

Is Ubuntu still alive in society today?

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:37:09 +0000

Earlier today, the Public Service Commission in partnership with the Moral Regeneration Movement launched the National Advocacy Campaign on the Constitutional Values and Principles that is aimed at rebuilding the moral fabric of society, instilling the fundamental rights and values of the Constitution and to evoke ubuntu, patriotism and a renewed sense of identity in South Africa. I must add that the timing of the launch is perfect, given numerous challenges that our country is faced with at the moment. To outline the objectives of this campaign, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission

ANC reacts to allegations against portfolio committee chairperson, Tebogo Letsie

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:27:58 +0000

The EFF has condemned the conduct of chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education and training Tebogo Letsie after EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was forcefully removed from a committee meeting. I spoke to Sihle Lonzi earlier on, and I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Louw, ANC Whip of the study group on Higher Education

Correctional services minister Groenewald under fire over 'missing prisoners' at Pollsmoor

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:38:03 +0000

MP Nicholas Gotsell, the DA's National Council of Provinces member on security and justice, is demanding answers from Correctional services minister, Pieter Groenewald, as to how three dangerous inmates “disappeared” from Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nicholas Gotsell, MP & DA's National Council of Provinces member on security and justice

Should children of Cabinet Ministers be allowed to hold positions in government?

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:29:33 +0000

Yesterday, EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was ejected from Parliament forcefully after questioning the department of higher education’s appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son, Buyambo Mantashe, as chairperson of the manufacturing, engineering and related devices sector education and training authority (merSETA) board.

GUEST: Sihle Lonzi, EFF MP

Dr Naledi Pandor shares thoughts on global political shifts, CSI, transformation and inclusion

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:23:20 +0000

In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor who addressed the annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference yesterday, focusing on the evolving role of business as a development partner in addressing some of South Africa’s socioeconomic challenges.

GUEST: Dr Naledi Pandor, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Wednesday next week to discuss bilateral

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:46:16 +0000

It’s official, President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Wednesday next week to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of interest. The two leaders are meeting at a time of strained relations between the two countries. However though, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says his visit to the US, provides a platform to reset the strategic relationship between the two countries. So how should President Ramaphosa approach his all-important meeting with Trump? For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

The ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media in Saxonwold on outcomes in tackling major challenges in the province with a focus on improving service delivery in the province.

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:45:25 +0000

Earlier today, the ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media in Saxonwold on outcomes in tackling major challenges in the province with a focus on improving service delivery in the province. The Premier also touched on running for office in 2027. This is what he said…

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

SA’s investment readiness and reform agenda

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:35:12 +0000

Post the Africa CEO Forum that was recently held in Ivory Coast, we find out from Team South Africa if their expectations were met. During the event, Team South Africa’s high-level panel focused on unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) dividend through regional value chains and public private partnerships. Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: Dr Anthony Costa, Head of Secretariat for B20 South Africa

Yesterday, Stats SA released its Quarterly Labour Force Survey showing the country's official unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, up 1 percentage point from the previous quarter.

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:25:59 +0000

Yesterday, Stats SA released its Quarterly Labour Force Survey showing the country's official unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, up 1 percentage point from the previous quarter. We heard from the youth and labour unions on this so today, we invited an economist to weigh in on the numbers. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Senior Economist at PWC

JMPD has impounded at least 15 delivery bikes and arrested 10 foreign nationals for contravention of the Immigration Act.

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:01:19 +0000

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has impounded at least 15 delivery bikes and arrested 10 foreign nationals for contravention of the Immigration Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

Metsimaholo Residents Picket Against Sasol Over Jobs and Procurement Opportunities

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:33:15 +0000

Yesterday, a group of Metsimaholo (Sasolburg) residents in the Free State started picketing against Sasol in the area, claiming that the giant energy company is overlooking locals for jobs and procurement opportunities. The protest started in the morning and the police had to be called in to restore order after traffic was blocked, creating chaos in the northern Free State area. To get more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: JJ Sesing, Sasolburg Community Activist

National Lottery Operating Licence

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:32:39 +0000

The EFF wrote a letter to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, regarding reports of the awarding of the National Lottery operating licence to Gold Rush Consortium. The EFF says this was done unlawfully. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sinawo Thambo, EFF National Spokesperson

Tanya Jakeni a notable winners in this year’s Gauteng Women’s Excellence Awards

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:06:36 +0000

Tanya Jakeni’s journey to excellence

Have you ever encountered someone who excels in everything? Well Tanya Jakeni might just be one of those people as she was one of the notable winners in this year’s Gauteng Women’s Excellence Awards. She was recognised with an award in the “Girl Child” category, having successfully represented her school (Bertharry English Private School) and South Africa in an international debating competition. Tanya joins us now to talk about her achievements and her future plans.

GUEST: Tanya Jakeni, learner from Bertharry English Private School

Trump’s Middle East Trip

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:38:39 +0000

How significant is Donald Trump’s Middle East trip? During his visit to Saudi Arabia yesterday, U.S President Donald Trump secured deals that strengthen America’s economic competitiveness and global influence and it didn’t end there as he also announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions on Syria now that the Assad regime is no longer in power. He also revealed that he wants Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, a move that is aimed at improving relations between Israel and Arab countries. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director @Africa Asia Dialogues

What are the possible solutions to reduce unemployment?

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:30:41 +0000

With South Africa continuing to grapple with high unemployment rate. Neil Coleman from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that we need to change our approach in order to reverse this catastrophe. Currently 12.7 million people remain unemployed, which simply means that our country has one of the highest jobless rates globally.

GUEST: Neil Coleman, Senior Policy Specialist at the Institute for Economic Justice

#AfricaCEOForum is currently underway in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:41:45 +0000

Africa CEO Forum

Let’s now tell you more about the #AfricaCEOForum that is currently underway in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The event serves as a platform for multinational CEOs on the continent, investors and government leaders, to gather and conduct high-level meetings on innovation and business ideas. Yesterday during the Presidential Panel, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke glowingly about the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and how it can be used to change the economic fortunes of the continent. But what else has been discussed during this two-day important event? To give us a wrap/update, we are joined by……

GUEST: Thuli Zwane, Economics journalist

Jobs bloodbath as unemployment increases by 1% in first quarter

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:24:52 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke about the latest unemployment stats. As things stand, unemployment in South Africa has increased by a 1% in the first quarter of 2025, with the economy shedding 291 000 jobs. To get some reaction on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator

Court rules that Nigerian televangelist Omotoso can stay in SA for now

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:41:51 +0000

The East London Magistrates Court has ruled that controversial Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, can stay in South Africa for now. The televangelist appeared in court earlier today, facing immigration-related charges. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lubabalo Dada, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Perceptions of Democracy Index

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:10:02 +0000

According to the latest “Perceptions of Democracy Index”, South Africa ranks 7th among countries viewed most positively by the global community. The index summarises attitudes toward democracy, geopolitics and global power players. Interestingly the US is becoming less popular globally.

GUEST: Phumzile Van Damme, Tech & Society Consultant & former MP

The unemployment rate has increased by 1% to reach 32.9%. are we failing our youth?

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:53:08 +0000

As you heard from the Statistician General that young people remain vulnerable in the labour market, I guess the big question is - are we failing our youth?

GUEST: Thapelo Maleke, President of the Youth Chamber of Commerce

Unemployment rate increases by 1%

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:51:17 +0000

According to Stats SA, the country’s unemployment rate has increased by 1% to reach 32.9%. The organisation has also revealed that young people remain vulnerable in the labour market, with the total number of unemployed youth having increased by 151 00 to 4.8 million. Joining us to unpack the latest numbers is……

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & head of Stats SA

Food producer, Tiger Brands has offered to compensate listeriosis victims.

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:43:27 +0000

Food producer, Tiger Brands has offered to compensate listeriosis victims. This is a huge development considering the fact that this case has dragged on for years. Some of you may recall that in 2017, more than 200 people died following a listeriosis outbreak. Richard Spoor Inc. played a pivotal role in assisting the affected families during a protracted legal process and they join us now to react to this…..

GUEST: Amy Tuchten, Candidate Attorney @Richard Spoor Inc.

We know that there is no program to kill a particular group in South Africa" @Sophie_Mokoena

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:42:22 +0000

Last night, a plane carrying 49 South African Afrikaners departed for the United States under US President Donald Trump’s offer for the “discriminated” South African individuals and families to relocate. How did we get here, what does this mean for the relations between the two countries, and, is there something bigger at play here? Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor, joins me on the line to shed some light on these issues…

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor

49 South African Afrikaners departed for the United States

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:01:18 +0000

Last night, a plane carrying 49 South African Afrikaners departed for the United States under US President Donald Trump’s offer for the “discriminated” South African individuals and families to relocate. Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Collen Msibi, joins me on the line to talk to us about some of the logistics involved to allow this plane to land and leave South Africa with these citizens…

GUEST: Collen Msibi, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport

Gauteng state doctors gear up to fight health department over proposed changes to overtime pay

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:42:17 +0000

Dysfunction in the Gauteng Department of Health hit home hard for many public sector doctors on 29 April when their overtime payments due for the month went unpaid. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Cedric Sihlangu, General Secretary of SAMATU

International Nurses Day

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:41:32 +0000

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) announced its commemoration of International Nurses Day today, with the main national celebration held at Grey’s Tertiary Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kwena Manamela, General Secretary of DENOSA

Trialogue Business in Society Conference

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:03:30 +0000

We outline the objectives of the annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference. This year’s conference will explore strategic approaches to social investment that remain effective despite the shifting political and economic environment. But, what are some of the hurdles faced by SA businesses, non-profit organisations and government in pursuing meaningful social impact? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Cathy Duff, Director @Trialogue

A group of 49 Afrikaners who have been given refugee status by the Trump administration have officially left the country.

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:39:20 +0000

A group of 49 Afrikaners who have been given refugee status by the Trump administration have officially left the country. They will be arriving in the US shortly and they are expected to hold a press conference upon arrival. But, was it wise of them to go there as refugees and what do they stand to gain or lose? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor Loren Landau, Senior Researcher with Wits University’s African Centre for Migration and Society

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Mashudu Tshifularo

Fri, 09 May 2025 16:15:16 +0000

This year marks six years since Professor Mashudu Tshifularo performed the world’s first middle ear transplant, using 3D printed bones. Some often describe him as someone behind many firsts, in 2001 for instance, he was the first black ENT specialist and among the youngest in the country when he was appointed to the Medunsa Department of Otorhinolaryngology and in 2008, he performed a bloodless operation, and at the time it was believed to be the first operation of its kind in the world. So today we are honoured to be speaking to this distinguished South African.

GUEST: Professor Mashudu Tshifularo, Chairman and HOD of Otorhinolaryngology at Steve Biko Academic Hospital: University of Pretoria

SAPS KZN’s Soweto Derby safety plans

Fri, 09 May 2025 15:05:19 +0000

SAPS in KZN held a media briefing this morning to outline their safety plans ahead of tomorrow’s Soweto Derby Cup Final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. To get a sense of what will be happening there tomorrow, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

Trump officials seek to bring first white South African refugees to US next week

Fri, 09 May 2025 15:01:19 +0000

The United States is working to bring the first group of white South Africans it has classified as refugees to the country early next week, The New York Times reported earlier today, citing officials briefed on the plans and documents obtained by the newspaper. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease -

Examining the proposed Power to the People Constitutional Amendment Bill

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:06:51 +0000

We learn more about Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality’s (FREE SA) proposed Power to the People Constitutional Amendment Bill that’s going to be submitted to Parliament at the end of this month. According to the organisation, the proposed bill is aimed at addressing three fundamental flaws in South Africa’s political structure, namely; “an oversized and unaccountable Cabinet, state-owned monopolies choking the economy, and centralised policing that leaves communities unsafe and unheard”. Joining us to outline the objectives of the proposed bill is…..

GUEST: Reuben Coetzer, Spokesperson for Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (FREE SA)

What Pope Leo’s election means for the future of the Catholic Church?

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:43:17 +0000

Now that a new Pope has been chosen: What Pope Leo’s election means for the future of the Catholic Church? Some are already speculating that Pope Leo XIV will likely continue his predecessor’s path in his own image. But how much do we know about him in terms of his leadership style?

GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdiocese of Durban & former head of the Theology @St Augustine College

Gauteng govt says 37% of senior officials failed their lifestyle audits

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:39:44 +0000

The Gauteng government says 37% of senior officials in the Gauteng government have failed their lifestyle audits. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Gauteng Provincial Government

SABC Plus reach 1 million registered users

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:03:58 +0000

Earlier today, the SABC announced that SABC Plus, its Over-The-Top streaming platform, has reached an impressive 1 million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024. This significant milestone highlights the success of SABC’s digital migration strategy and the growing demand for accessible, high-quality local content. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Khanyisa Melwa, SABC Marketing Manager: Digital Corporate Affairs and Marketing

Blind SA has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling that has made it easier for blind people in South Africa to access copyrighted works without having to encounter any legal hurdles or complications from the copyright holder.

Thu, 08 May 2025 15:31:33 +0000

Blind SA has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling that has made it easier for blind people in South Africa to access copyrighted works without having to encounter any legal hurdles or complications from the copyright holder. The organisation had approached the court, challenging certain provisions of the country’s copyright law that made it impossible for blind people in South Africa to convert reading materials without the permission of the copyright holder. For more on what this ruling means, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Christo De Klerk, Blind SA’s President

Can we still refer to the City of Joburg as “a world class African city” as the city government continues to call itself?

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:46:43 +0000

Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor, wrote a piece yesterday where she asks if we can still refer to the City of Joburg as “a world class African city” as the city government continues to call itself? Ferial joins me on the line to discuss this and take us through the various stages of decline, the City of Joburg has went through over the years…

GUEST: Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor

More than 50% of SA employees are suffering from mental health conditions

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:04:36 +0000

SADAG’s latest survey has revealed that more South Africans are finding it hard to cope in the workplace. According to the study, more than 50% of employees in the country are suffering from mental health related illnesses. Clearly this is a huge problem as it will ultimately affect the productivity of the country. But what are some of the major reasons behind this problem? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Cassey Chambers, SADAG’s Operations Director

Sbusiso Ndlovu and his partner found dead

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:45:27 +0000

The African Media and Communicators Forum has confirmed that missing journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli are no more. According to the forum, the couple’s remains were discovered this morning at an advanced stage of decomposition. Ndlovu and his partner disappeared in February this year and they were last seen in Mamelodi. For more on this, we are now joined by…..

GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Chairperson of the African

Operation Vulindlela 2.0

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:44:39 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday. Tackling failing local governments, reshaping housing and public transport to bridge spatial divides, and driving digital transformation are the priorities of phase two of Operation Vulindlela. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Pali Lehohla, Former statistician general

DA submitted motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:32:32 +0000

The DA in Johannesburg has officially submitted motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader

PAC, ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network meeting

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:26:19 +0000

Last night, the PAC, facilitated a meeting between the ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network which includes the Solidariteit Movement, Solidariteit, AfriForum, the Afrikaner bond and Southern African Agri Initiative. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit cleared of charges by SAPS

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:25:29 +0000

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has stated that he will write to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to seek clarity on why eight members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit were cleared of charges by the South African Police Service during an internal disciplinary process. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

Youth Month Commemoration and SA’s state of affairs

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:07:10 +0000

In a wide ranging interview, anti-apartheid activist and human rights advocate, Dr Allan Boesak discusses the 2025 commemoration of Youth Month. Some of you may be aware that this year also marks 40 years since the Trojan Horse Massacre occurred at Belgravia, in Athlone, Cape Town - where three students died and several others were injured.

GUEST: Dr Allan Boesak, anti-Apartheid activist & Chairperson of the Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice

Cardinals from across the globe gather to elect new Pope

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:43 +0000

Today, Roman Catholic cardinals are convening in the Sistine Chapel in Italy to elect a Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis. We understand that under the conclave rules, a new Pope can only be elected through a two-third majority of votes. But what does the entire process entail? To give us a better understanding on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdioces of Durban & former head of the Theology Department @St Augustine College

DA tables a motion of no confidence against Joburg Mayor and Speaker

Wed, 07 May 2025 13:59:52 +0000

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has confirmed that it has tabled a motion of no confidence in Joburg Executive Mayor, Dada Morero and Speaker of Council, Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

Al-Azhar Mosque receives bomb threat

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:39:32 +0000

The Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six has confirmed that it has received a threatening message, warning of a planned bombing. Following this threat, the Al-Azhar Masjid has taken the necessary precautionary measures to tighten their security.

GUEST: Ighsaan Higgins, Al-Azhar Masjid Spokesperson

Action SA Rejects R230 Electricity Surcharge

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:38:35 +0000

Earlier on I spoke to Joburg Finance MMC, Margaret Arnolds, about the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month. Action SA has Rejected what it calls the Anti-Poor Adjustment Budget Due to R230 Electricity Surcharge. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mpumi Edward, Action SA Councillor and Section 79 chairperson for finance in the City of Joburg

Urgent mental health support needed as SA teachers buckle under pressure

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:58:44 +0000

The Teacher Preferences and Job Satisfaction in South Africa report, with findings based on a nationwide survey of over 1 500 teachers, complemented by follow-up telephonic interviews with 80 teachers, has revealed startling findings. To get a reaction to the latest study by the University of Stellenbosch, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nomusa Cembi, SADTU Media Officer

Joint memorial service for three police constables

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:45:28 +0000

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week took place at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein today. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae were expected to attend the service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

DA challenges Employment Equity Amendment in court

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:44:33 +0000

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act at the High Court in Pretoria today. The court action argues that the Employment Equity Act is both unfair and unconstitutional. SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha, was in court for today’s proceedings and she joins me on the line to give us a report on what happened in court today…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

SA’s G20 Presidency: Outlining the objectives of the V20

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:07:34 +0000

As we continue to bring you more coverage of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. We are now joined by Professor Bonang Mohale, following the launch of the Values20 (V20) that took place this morning under the theme ‘Living Values: Enabling Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development’. The V20 aims to support the G20 agenda by raising awareness of values and fostering consciousnesses of their role in shaping a just, inclusive, and sustainable society.

GUEST: Professor Bonang Mohale, V20 Sherpa

City of Joburg clarifies the issue of the proposed increase prepaid electricity surcharge

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:49:40 +0000

The Joburg Council has provided more clarity on the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month, saying there will be no such. This after several reports indicated that the City intended to increase the surcharge. The issue recently sparked widespread backlash from Joburg residents. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Margaret Arnolds, MMC for Finance in the City of Johannesburg

ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:45:30 +0000

The International Court of Justice has dismissed a case brought by Sudan, accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the deadly Sudanese civil war. The court rejected Sudan’s request for emergency measures and ordered the case be removed from its docket. So what now for Sudan and the ongoing conflict?

GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict resolution expert

300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike” and blocked highways on the 19th of March 2025 were issued with pre-dismissal letters.

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:35:20 +0000

Earlier on, there were reports that 300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike” and blocked highways on the 19th of March 2025 were issued with pre-dismissal letters. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nkosana Gould, SAMWU Shop Steward

Guest: Phakamile Mbengashe, Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

Riverlea High School Fire

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:25:43 +0000

Last week Sunday, a fire broke out at Riverlea High School, destroying 11 classes. Four of the destroyed classrooms were actively used by Grade 8 learners. With learners going back to school today, what’s the plan for the Grade 8 learners and any other learners affected? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria today.

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:55:35 +0000

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria today. You may recall that It was postponed last month to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to complete preparations for accused number one, Muzi Sibiya’s defense. However, we understand that Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has postponed the matter to May 19 for further cross examination of the lead investigating officer in the murder case, Brigadier Bongani Gininda. To give us the latest in terms of what happened in court today is……

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

How much longer can the GNU survive?

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:47:49 +0000

Tensions continue to grow within the government of national unity. Several reports suggest that some ANC MPs have expressed their concerns about the party’s indecisiveness on the DA’s participation in the Government of National Unity. It is widely reported that some party members raised their dissatisfaction about the DA’s recent court challenge of the employment equity amendment act. This afternoon the Democratic Alliance briefed the media ahead of tomorrow’s High Court challenge against the employment equity act and SABC News senior reporter, Samkele Maseko attended the party’s briefing and he joins us now to give us the latest news.

GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News reporter

Sudan has been arguing that the UAE’s alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amounts to aiding and abetting genocide.

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:47:09 +0000

We unpack the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Sudan’s urgent request for provisional measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sudan has been arguing that the UAE’s alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amounts to aiding and abetting genocide.

GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Brand Pretorius

Fri, 02 May 2025 16:09:21 +0000

Today we are joined by Brand Pretorius, who is widely known for his outstanding and immense contribution to the motor industry. Over the years, Brand successfully built a strong reputation as a knowledgeable speaker on matters pertaining to leadership, business and particularly the motor industry. In 2011, he retired as CEO of the McCarthy Motor Group after having spent 38 years in the motor industry. Interestingly, he doesn’t describe stepping down from his full-time executive position in March 2011 as retirement, but rather as “changing gear”.

GUEST: Brand Pretorius, retired CEO of the McCarthy Motor Group

Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the City of Joburg says it is time to speak out against the senseless killings and gun violence in and around the Eldorado Park community.

Fri, 02 May 2025 15:04:22 +0000

Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the City of Joburg says it is time to speak out against the senseless killings and gun violence in and around the Eldorado Park community. A few years ago, the councillor said Eldorado Park is in a state of disaster, with the high levels of crime. Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the Eldorado Park area joins me on the line to tell us more about what is happening in Eldorado Park and share details on the Eldos Ceasefire march…

GUEST: Cllr. Dwain Ponsonby, ward councillor

Court finds Kelly and co-accused guilty

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:26:27 +0000

Kelly Smith and her co-accused have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn sold the then six -year-old. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Gugu Xaba, Save The Children South Africa

As a society we should never forget about Autism Month’, says Sisanda Maqina

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:08:44 +0000

Some of you may be or may not be aware that last month was World Autism Acceptance Month. Our guest, Sisanda Maqina is disappointed that not much noise was made to raise awareness about persons with Autism. She is challenging South Africans to understand the daily lives of people living with Autism.

GUEST: Sisanda Maqina, founder and Chairperson of Autistic Gifted and Awesome NPO

Foreigners are prepared to pay a certain amount so that they can be employed" Kenny Kunene

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:44:08 +0000

Let’s move to KZN now where civil society organisations, together with some political parties led a march to Durban City Hall, demanding urgent government action to protect employment in the country and also reminding authorities that foreigners are a contributing factor to high unemployment in the country.

GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President for Patriotic Alliance

Protest over SA job Crisis

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:41:35 +0000

Protest over SA job Crisis: Is it fair to always blame foreign nationals for South Africa’s unemployment crisis? To respond to this is…..

GUEST: Bongani Mazwi Mkhwanazi, Executive Secretary for Media and Publicity for Africa Diaspora Forum

Buang Basadi prayer meeting

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:06 +0000

Buang Basadi organised a prayer session in Bloemfontein today to comfort families who are battling to find closure after 3 police officers lost their lives in Centurion while travelling to Limpopo last week. SABC News Reporter, Kamo Tsotetsi, was at the prayer session and joins me on the line…

GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter

Constables vehicle found

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:25:42 +0000

Police have found the car of the three Constables whose bodies were found this week at the Hennops River in Centurion. To give us a wrap on this tragic story is…..

GUEST: Monique Lewis, SABC News reporter

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD disrupted traffic on the highway earlier today.

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:55:57 +0000

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD disrupted traffic on the highway earlier today. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department were on the scene. To get an update on what was happening there, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson

T20 Africa High Level Dialogue was recently held under the theme “Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order”.

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:47:03 +0000

We unpack the outcomes of the T20 Africa High Level Dialogue which was recently held under the theme “Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order”. The event concluded yesterday and it was attended by policymakers, leading African think tanks, academics and international experts. One of those experts is Dr Olayinka Ajala from Leeds Beckett University.

GUEST: Dr Olayinka Ajala, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Leeds Beckett University & AU’ Climate Security expert

SAFTU rallies for workers' rights on International Workers' Day

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:46:07 +0000

South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) marked the International Workers’ Day with a rallying cry for solidarity against government austerity measures, proposed labour law amendments, and the widening inequality gap. For more on this, I am joined in the line by…

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

May Day: What milestones should we celebrate?

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:05:45 +0000

As we celebrate May Day. We chat to Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba and our discussion focuses on the challenges facing the working class in South Africa and what needs to be done legislation wise to address them. Our theme for today is “31 Years of Freedom and Democracy - What’s the state of the working class in South Africa”. One of the key issues that a democratic South Africa needs to address, is to narrow the inequality gap - 31 years later, have we succeeded in tackling this issue? We find out from…….

GUEST: Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba, Thuja Holdings & TZoro CEO and previous ILO Vice Chairman and IOE Vice President

Are trade unions still a relevant force in South Africa and what about their contribution to present day struggles for democracy?

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:48:01 +0000

Renowned labour analyst and educator, Terry Bell reflects on trade unionism and politics in South Africa, and is of the view that the future of trade unions is uncertain as the union movement is weaker today and more fragmented.

GUEST: Terry Bell, Labour analyst & Educator

Cosatu says SARS must target rich tax evaders

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:36:49 +0000

Now that the proposed VAT hike has been scrapped. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged SARS to consider taxing the wealthy more than the poor, particularly those who evade taxes. They argue that this will boost government revenues.

GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator

We need labor laws that you can't just wake up and fire someone for no reason. Secondly, our economy has not transformed after 31 years of democracy" Duma Gqubule

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:29:20 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to the Michael Bagraim, the DA’s Spokesperson on Employment & Labour about the party’s constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

EFF councillor ditches red berets for DA in Cape Town council

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:55:16 +0000

In a first in the City of Cape Town, an EFF councillor has jumped ship to join the DA. Yesterday, Lungiswa Ntshuntshe was welcomed to the party by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town

Commission of Inquiry into TRC cases

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:27:59 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa will establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe whether there were attempts to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to the NPA. For more on this, I’m joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lukhanyo Calata, Fort Calata’s son

Trump’s 100 Days in Office vs Election Campaign Promises

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:58:39 +0000

US President Donald Trump has reached the 100-day mark of his presidency. Many of you may recall that during his election campaign, he made a lot of promises but most importantly he made it very clear that his second term in the White House will be all about putting the interests of the American people first. While some may argue that most of his promises have been achieved through executive orders, some may counter that argument and say his presidency has not yet delivered on the pledges he made, citing the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza to back up their claims.

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate at the University of Dundee in Scotland

DA takes labour minister to court over employment equity act

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:57:33 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has launched a constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. The party is arguing that in its current form, the Act gives the minister of labour unwarranted authority to enforce rigid national race quotas in the workplace.

GUEST: Michael Bagraim, DA MP and the party’s Spokesperson on Employment and Labour

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:45:35 +0000

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today. The state prosecutor Advocate, Zelda Swanepoelin, says the case is the first of its kind in South Africa based on the set of facts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:44:55 +0000

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from……

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

Minister Creecy release Easter Weekend road safety statistics

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:35:47 +0000

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Transport Minister

Three Missing Police Officers: Latest developments

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:33:49 +0000

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from……

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

Minister Creecy releases Easter Weekend road safety statistics

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:58:09 +0000

GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Transport Minister

Action SA Submits PAIA Request for IPID Report on Phala Phala

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:23:47 +0000

Action SA has formally submitted an application last week, in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) report on the theft that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairperson

Jay Naidoo says, "We don’t need politicians’ approval — we’re not married to them. They are here to serve us."

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:12:16 +0000

Former minister in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet and former general secretary of Cosatu, Mr Jay Naidoo shares thoughts on “31 years of democracy: what next for South Africa and how do we ensure that we don’t fail those who fought and died for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today”.

GUEST: Jay Naidoo, Author, activist & former General Secretary of Cosatu

Police have confirmed that five bodies have been recovered as the search for the missing police officers, one is confirmed - Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:56 +0000

In a surprising turn of events. Police have confirmed that a fourth body has been recovered as the search for the missing police officers took a twist this morning. Police national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has also revealed that the identities of the three bodies that were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion have not yet been confirmed.

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson

Latest developments on Kashmir attack

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:44:31 +0000

Last week, you may have listened to our interview with Salman Khan, following the attack on civilian tourists in Kashmir. Well, today we are joined by someone who is based in New Delhi who will give us an update and to a certain extent India’s perspective in terms of how the country’s authorities are handling this matter and what informed their initial response post the attack. What we know so far, following this horrific attack is that authorities in India have detained more people for questioning as investigations continue. To give us the latest on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST : Meghan Sharma, Senior Executive Editor for NewsX, which is based in India

South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo will embark on a national tour

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:41:17 +0000

South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo joins us to talk about their musical journey as they are celebrating their 65th anniversary in the music industry. The multi-award winning group was formed in 1960 by the late Dr Joseph Shabalala and they are known for their powerful isicathamiya performances. As part of celebrating this incredible milestone, the group will embark on a national tour, following their recent North American tour.

GUEST: Sbongiseni Shabalala, member of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo

GUEST: Thulani Shabalala, member of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Fire destroys 11 classrooms at Riverlea High School

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:02:28 +0000

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that a fire broke out at Riverlea High School on Sunday evening, 27 April 2025, destroying 11 classrooms. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson

R350 000 reward for info on missing police Constables

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:28:11 +0000

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says they have issued a reward of R350 000 to anyone who has information that will lead to a breakthrough in the disappearance of three police constables. The three missing police constables disappeared on Wednesday while travelling to Limpopo for their deployment. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

BMA officials managed to intercept and detain over 6000 individuals who were attempting to enter the country illegally.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:17:17 +0000

he Border Management Authority executed one of its most extensive deployments to date across all 71 Ports of Entry during this year’s Easter period. This was revealed by the organisation’s commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato earlier today. According to him, the organisation’s officials managed to intercept and detain over 6000 individuals who were attempting to enter the country illegally.

GUEST: Mmemme Mokgomotsi - Deputy Assistant Commissioner, responsible for Communications and Marketing at the Border Management Authority

Why it’s important that we reflect on Freedom Day

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:15:40 +0000

As we continue to observe Freedom Day. We chat to Nombulelo Malinga, a young entrepreneur who joins us to discuss ‘a new kind of freedom’ that has allowed her to actively shape her career. According to her, South Africa’s political liberation alone is not enough and it is incomplete without social, economic and environmental freedom. She joins us now to elaborate further on this ……..

GUEST: Nombulelo Malinga, founder and CEO of Zizi Digital

Western Cape High Court suspends VAT increase

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:15:18 +0000

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that a proposed increase in the Value Added Tax rate be suspended. The court order also sets aside the adoption by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of the report of the standing and select committees of finance of the fiscal framework. So what lessons can be learned from the budget debacle going forward?

GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent analyst

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:14:43 +0000

Today we chat to Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa who was recently appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga. Those who know her well always argue that her leadership skills and spirituality are the two outstanding qualities that make her unique. Another interesting thing about her is that she is a National Research Foundation rated scholar with extensive experience in higher education and her passion for research is unquestionable. She also subscribes to Jack Welch’s mission statement that says “unless we control our destiny, someone else will”.

GUEST: Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa, Vice-Chancellor designate of the University of Mpumalanga

University of the North West launches medical school

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:42:58 +0000

This week was a defining moment in the history of the North-West University after the launch of the North-West University Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This was a profound moment for North-West University as the institution launched and named the North-West University School of Medicine. Professor Petra Bester, Research Director at the University of the North West joins me on the line to tell us more about this dream becoming a reality…

GUEST: Professor Petra Bester, Research Director at the University of the North West

Mchunu admits mistake, apologises to principal he wrongly accused

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:42:09 +0000

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of a child that attends the school in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. In a letter to AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, Mchunu says he has “human and personal empathy” for Pieterse and any other person “wrongly fingered” as suspects. The apology follows the unit’s announcement that as Pieterse’s legal representatives, it was preparing to file cases of criminal defamation against Mchunu and other politicians. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputation 1st

Senzo Mchunu apologises to Jaco Pieterse and AfriForum

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:34:21 +0000

AfriForum has just confirmed that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of Cwecwe. The organisation’s private prosecution unit has welcomed Mchunu’s apology, also emphasising the importance of following due process when handling sensitive matters. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit

World Intellectual Property Day

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:33:10 +0000

As tomorrow marks World Intellectual Property Day. We look at the significance of Intellectual Property in fostering innovation and economic growth, also recognising how Intellectual Property has shaped the music industry and beyond.

GUEST: Stephen Hollis, is a Partner @Adams and Adams, specialising in Intellectual Property

India-Pakistan tensions escalate after deadly Kashmir attack

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:32:23 +0000

The United Nations has urged both India and Pakistan to show maximum restraint and avoid any further deterioration following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir. Reacting to this week’s deadly attack, New Delhi announced a series of sanctions against Pakistan. On the other hand, Islamabad has denied any involvement, calling attempts to link Pakistan to the attack frivolous and vowed to respond to any action that threatens Pakistan’s sovereignty. So why are these two countries not seeing eye to eye and who is behind Kashmir’s attack? For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent geopolitical analyst for South East Asia

Now that the VAT issue has been settled - can our leaders urgently address long-standing economic issues?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:47:00 +0000

Post the budget impasse. Dr Ralph Mathekga argues that the undeniable message is that the status quo can no longer be sustained as we need to protect our economy from losing its competitiveness and productive capacity.

GUEST: Dr Ralph Mathekga, The Speakers Firm’s thought leader in politics and economics, and a senior expert at the Lichtenstein based Geopolitical Intelligence Services (GIS)

The DA, through a statement released late yesterday, confirmed reports that lawyers acting for the Minister of Finance approached their lawyers proposing an out-of-court settlement

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:46:22 +0000

The DA, through a statement released late yesterday, confirmed reports that lawyers acting for the Minister of Finance approached their lawyers proposing an out-of-court settlement, in the matter the DA brought to interdict the VAT increase scheduled for May 1st 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Karabo Khaukhau, DA National Spokesperson

The ACDP is another political party that welcomed Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:21:37 +0000

The ACDP is another political party that welcomed Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. ACDP is one of the parties that voted against the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals on the second of April 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Wayne Thring, ACDP MP

Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even though they voted for the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals, there will be no VAT hike.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:17:31 +0000

Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even though they voted for the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals, there will be no VAT hike. Today the party called Treasury’s announcement, a victory for South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairman

Build One South Africa stated this morning that, despite a well-funded misinformation campaigns designed to discredit them, the party refused to be distracted or derailed in stopping the 0.5% point VAT hike.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:48:10 +0000

Build One South Africa stated this morning that, despite a well-funded misinformation campaigns designed to discredit them, the party refused to be distracted or derailed in stopping the 0.5% point VAT hike. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader

@MYANC has never been in support of that 2% and we've been in support of anything that's going to invest in growing the economy so that we can create jobs" Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:47:01 +0000

The ANC held a joint media briefing this morning with the Inkatha Freedom Party, Action-SA, Pan Africanist Congress, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, United Democratic Movement, Good Party, Al-Jamah as well as the Patriotic Alliance on the Fiscal Framework Revenue impasse. The media briefing communicated the outcomes of the parties’ discussions to resolve the fiscal framework. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier today stating that the party opposed any form of tax increase and welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:45:40 +0000

The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier today stating that the party opposed any form of tax increase and welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Corne Mulder, Freedom Front Plus Leader

Nhlamulo Ndhlela, National Spokesperson of the MK Party, says Cyril Ramaphosa is unfit to lead South Africa

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:09:02 +0000

The party has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arguing that he is not a legitimate president. Earlier on today, members of the MK Party staged a picket outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, voicing out their disapproval of Zelenskyy’s visit. Joining us to elaborate further on why they didn’t want Zelenskyy to come to South Africa is…..

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, National Spokesperson of the MK Party

EFF Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the Director General of the National Treasury to resign with immediate effect

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:55:56 +0000

Following the National Treasury’s decision to scrap the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. The Economic Freedom Fighters have called for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the Director General of the National Treasury to resign with immediate effect as they believe that the entire budget fiasco clearly demonstrated that both of them are out of depth and pose a threat to the economy stability of the country and to the livelihoods of South Africans.

GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF National Spokesperson

How should the world view Zelenskyy’s first visit to Africa?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:54:23 +0000

South Africa has been criticised previously for taking an ambiguous position in defining the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This despite President Cyril Ramaphosa always arguing that our country’s non-aligned position puts it in a prime position to help bring about a peace deal with Russia. However though, today’s working visit by Zelenskyy focused on strengthening bilateral relations and identifying new areas of cooperation between the two countries. But how significant is Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa?

GUEST: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

R90 000 laptops scandal: Sita calls for urgent probe

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:58:36 +0000

The State IT Agency released a statement earlier today denying involvement in the procurement of overpriced laptops by Mpumalanga’s basic education department. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tlali Tlali, The State IT Agency Spokesperson

Western Cape Department of Education: record number of applications received for 2026 school year

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:57:38 +0000

The Department of Education in the Western Cape has received a record-breaking 164, 565 on-time applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 placements for next year’s school year. According to the department, this marks an increase of 12, 577 applications compared to the same period last year. Schools in the province will now consider all of the applications received to select successful applicants. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Bronagh Hammond, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in the Western Cape

Another fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:49:31 +0000

Earlier today, the Gauteng department of health said the City of Ekurhuleni's fire department was attending to “what looks like another fire incident” at the Tembisa Hospital. This was after the hospital's accident and emergency unit was hit by flames at the weekend. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC News Reporter in Tembisa

IMF cut South Africa’s growth forecast by 0.5% for 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:29:25 +0000

The International Monetary Fund has slashed South Africa’s 2025 growth expectations by 0.5 percentage points to 1.0%, citing the negative impact the US tariffs will have on the country’s economic growth. So how should South Africa deal with this dilemma? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

Road to the 2026 municipal elections

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:57:29 +0000

As the country prepares for the local government elections that are due to take place next year. Earlier today, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on the developments within the commission as well as preparations for the upcoming municipal elections. During the briefing, the commission revealed among other things that it will persist with civic democracy drives targeting young learners and students across the country. This as they want to see more young people exercising their democratic right to vote. For more on this, we are now joined by……

GUEST: Masego Shiburi, Electoral Commission’s Deputy CEO

Attempted assassination of deputy President Mashatile raises questions

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:45:16 +0000

Activists and Citizens Forum released a statement reacting to the attempted assassination of Deputy President, Paul Matshatile. According to the forum, the story of an attempted assassination on the Deputy President, Paul Matshatile, sounds like a cooked up story from within the ANC factions. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dennis Bloem, Spokesperson: Activists and Citizens Forum

South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming weekend join Operation Watershed’s protest against gender-based violence

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:44:31 +0000

South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming weekend join Operation Watershed’s protest against gender-based violence, which will take place in Trafalgar Square, London, in solidarity with the justice for CweCwe movement. According to Operation Watershed, the planned demonstration aims to amplify the voices of the countless survivors across South Africa and the diaspora. For more on this, we are joined by one of the organisers of the protest …….

GUEST (UK): Elias Mtshweni, Operation Watershed’s event organiser

SADTU to march against austerity measures

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:34:59 +0000

Tomorrow, the South African Democratic Teachers Union will march to the offices of the National Treasury, Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training against austerity measures in public education. The union is warning that the erosion of public education funding paves way for increased privatisation of the sector.

GUEST: Mugwena Maluleke

Jacob Zuma leaked audio

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:33:51 +0000

Earlier on, we played a leaked voice recording posted by the Daily News, Durban and KZN’s leading afternoon newspaper. The leaked recoding revealed how former President Jacob Zuma and current leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) recently rejected overtures to join the Government of National Unity and the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

Political Events in the Northern Cape: ANC Northern Cape’s 10th provincial conference and the EFF marches to Premier’s office on Orania

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:57:50 +0000

The ANC in the Nortehrn Cape’s 10th provincial conference is underway in Kimberley. Outgoing chair, Zamani Saul made opening remarks to officially get the conference on the way. Also happening in the Northern Cape today, the EFF in the province marched to the Premier’s office asking for the abolishment of Orania. For more on these two events, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ulrich Hendriks, SABC News Reporter in the Northern Cape And Karabo Siyoko, SABC News Reporter in the Northern Cape

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held this Saturday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:27:42 +0000

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held this Saturday. According to a short statement, the funeral liturgy in St Peter’s square will be presided by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit South Africa on Thursday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:58:21 +0000

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit South Africa on Thursday. Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa and Ukraine should look at how best they can improve agricultural relations as both countries are net exporters of agricultural products. Sihlobo joins us now to elaborate further on this…..

GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa

ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe has taken the witness stand at the inquest into the death of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:57:41 +0000

ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe has taken the witness stand at the inquest into the death of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli. SABC News Senior reporter, Ayanda Mhlongo is joining us live from the Pietermaritzburg High Court and she will give us an update in terms of the latest developments.

GUEST: Ayanda Mhlongo, SABC News Senior Reporter

Tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:39:45 +0000

Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in 2013. During his papacy, Pope Francis became the first Pope to visit Iraq, Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates. Some say he will always be remembered for having demonstrated his unshakable belief in the power of reconciliation, the importance of dialogue, and the urgency of ending violence in all its forms. For more on the life of Pope Francis, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdioces of Durban former head of the Theology Department at St Augustine College

Floyd Shivambu visit Bushiri. What could this mean for Floyd Shivambu’s political career?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:35:08 +0000

Floyd Shivambu, the secretary-general of uMkhonto weSizwe, made headlines over the weekend after he was in pictures and videos with self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri. The Justice Minister slammed Floyd’s visit and his own party, the MK Party, distanced itself from the visit claiming it does not associate with criminality. What could this mean for Floyd Shivambu’s political career? To help us get clarity on that, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

N4 Machado Toll Plaza

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:31:57 +0000

We continue keeping an eye on what’s happening on our roads as we move to the Mpumalanga province. SABC News reporter, Motsebi Monareng was at N4 Machado Toll Plaza, one of the busiest tolls today as thousands of travellers are heading back home after the easter long weekend. Motsebi Monareng joins me on the line…

GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News reporter in Mpumalanga

GNU’s state of affairs

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:01:41 +0000

In conversation with Dr Vinothan Naidoo about the Government of National Unity’s state of affairs and why he thinks that it’s on the verge of collapse. Naidoo further argues that failure to overcome deeply ingrained political differences could set off a downward spiral in the country.

GUEST: Dr Vinothan Naidoo, Associate Professor & Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Cape Town

Why was Paul Mashatile’s motorcade targeted?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:48:00 +0000

You may have heard that late last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s official car was shot at several times while driving on the N12 going home post the ANC’s NEC meeting. We understand that currently the matter is under investigation by police. For more reaction on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country’s desire to extend the truce for 30 days and has urged Russia to stop its aggression on civilian infrastructure.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:46:57 +0000

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s temporary Easter truce in the three-year conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country’s desire to extend the truce for 30 days and has urged Russia to stop its aggression on civilian infrastructure. For more analysis on this, we are now joined by……

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director @Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

Big tech giants accused of monopoly

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:44:24 +0000

A U.S judge has ruled that Google is illegally dominating some online advertising markets. Some are of the view that the ruling could lead to a breakup of the tech giant’s lucrative advertising business. However, they are not the only tech giants who are being subjected to legal scrutiny as Meta is being accused of having built an illegal social media monopoly by spending billions of dollars to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Siphumelele Zondi, Multi Media Lecturer at the Durban University of Technology

Criminals targeting toll gates

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:29:30 +0000

Toll concessionaires in South Africa are increasingly phasing out swipe payments in favour of tap-and-go and biometric authentication. This comes amid a rise in crime targeting toll gates in the country, with instances of card cloning and hijacking being among the most prevalent in these locations. For more on this, I am joined by…

GUEST: Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security

Border Management Authority: Easter Operations update

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:19:17 +0000

Last week, Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, unveiled a fleet of drones and 40 body-worn cameras to be deployed by the Border Management Authority to improve border security and curb corruption. With traffic volumes increasing on the N4 towards the Lebombo border and many other port of entries, Dr. Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, joins me on the line to give us an update on their operations and give us a sense of how effective the drones have been so far…

GUEST: Dr. Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

OUTA’s report on roadworthy corruption to be investigated by SIU

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:36:09 +0000

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has publicly released its investigation report on fraudulent roadworthy certificates, saying it cannot be allowed to gather dust while lives are lost. In March this year, the civic action group revealed several instances where vehicles failed roadworthy inspections in Gauteng, only to be issued with a certificate by testing stations in Limpopo or the North West, sometimes in as little as 30 minutes. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Rudie Heyneke, Senior Project Manager at OUTA

ZCC Easter Pilgrimage: Putco rolls out 500 buses

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:21:58 +0000

Putco will operate nearly 500 buses for the Zion Christian Church’s Easter pilgrimage to Moria this weekend, marking the return of one of South Africa’s largest religious gatherings after a five-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Jack Sekwaila, PUTCO Operations Executive, joins me on the line to give us an update on the number of Putco busses dispatched, any reported incidents as well as plans to ensure safety and security of their passengers…

GUEST: Jack Sekwaila, PUTCO Operations Executive

N4 Crash: Six people have tragically lost their lives

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:06:02 +0000

The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison in Mpumalanga has urged motorists to adhere to the rules of the road and reduce speed especially when driving in adverse weather conditions. This after a head on collision claimed the lives of five people on the N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast yesterday afternoon.

GUEST: Moeti Mmusi, Spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison

The United Nations has warned that the situation in DRC remains one of the most complex and underfunded humanitarian crises globally.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:03:57 +0000

As we continue to monitor the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC. The United Nations has warned that the situation in the country remains one of the most complex and underfunded humanitarian crises globally. But what more can be done to end the conflict? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African Affairs commentator, who also works four sister station, Channel Africa

US planning to close 30 embassies and consulates worldwide

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:02:14 +0000

The Trump administration intends to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, and interestingly most of those are located in Africa and Europe. The proposed closures, particularly on the African continent include embassies in Lesotho, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Gambia, and South Sudan. South Africa and Cameroon were not spared as well as consulates in Durban and Douala are also going to be affected. The cuts are in keeping with President Trump’s plans to reduce federal spending across the government. So what’s the Trump administration’s plan in relation to this and what informs this decision? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Brooks Spector, Retired American diplomat & Associate Editor @Daily Maverick

ANC questions the integrity of the electoral process

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:42:38 +0000

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the outcome of the ward 110 by-election in eThekwini, while also making it clear that they remain concerned by a series of irregularities that have severely compromised the credibility and integrity of the electoral process.

GUEST: Mike Mabuyakhulu, ANC Task team Co-ordinator in KwaZulu-Natal

MK Party wins ward 110 in eThekwini

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:41:53 +0000

The MK Party has won a hotly contested by-election in the eThekwini Municipality. Ward 110 was previously held by the DA, however, the MK Party says its win demonstrates its growing influence in South African politics. This was the party’s first ever metro by-election win. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

Security guards clash with WSU students on Mthatha campus

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:01:26 +0000

There’s been reports today about security guards clashing with students on the Walter Sisulu University Mthatha campus amid a shutdown after the fatal shooting of a student two days ago. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

Minister of Employment and Labour’s workplace inspections at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oversight visit to Gqeberha

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:29:58 +0000

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, led a multidisciplinary inspection team, comprised mainly of Department of Employment and Labour Inspectors, the Department of Home Affairs and the Eastern Cape Liquor Board, for workplace inspections at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The joint-blitz campaign, which commenced from 7 to 15 April 2025, formed part of build-up activities to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oversight visit to Gqeberha. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thobeka Magcai, Ministry of Employment and Labour Spokesperson

Santaco Western Cape PEC member gunned down

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:10:10 +0000

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape has called for a full and thorough investigation, following the fatal shooting of its Provincial Executive Committee member, Mongi Titi. Titi was shot at the Nyanga taxi rank last night.

GUEST: Makhosandile Tumana - Spokesperson of Santaco in the Western Cape

Unpacking the DBE’s key priorities

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:09:47 +0000

2 days ago, the World Economic Forum unveiled its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders, that is, 116 exceptional individuals under 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world. Our Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, is one of the 116 exceptional individuals that were unveiled and she now joins me in studio to celebrate this moment and also talk about some of the issues she’s had to deal with in her portfolio over the past few months…

GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education

Justice Department dismisses 54 officials in major disciplinary crackdown

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:40:09 +0000

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability within the public service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by …

GUEST: Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

Cops rescue abducted American pastor in Gqeberha

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:39:21 +0000

A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Hawks has resulted in the successful rescue of the 45-year-old American citizen, reportedly a local pastor who had allegedly been kidnapped and held at a safe house in Gqeberha. During the operation, three unidentified suspects were fatally wounded. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba, HAWKS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

Con-Court rejects bid by MK Party to get Hlophe back on JSC

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:03:02 +0000

The Constitutional Court has dismissed with costs, the UMkhonto weSizwe Party and Dr John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has prohibited him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). To explain what this means going forward is……

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Legal Researcher @Judges Matter

The NCR vs the Loan Company, Supreme Court of Appeals Judgement

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:02:20 +0000

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the National Credit Regulator, upholding the earlier ruling by the Tribunal, which found that the Loan Company had engaged in multiple acts that were in contravention of the National Credit Act in relation to their loan terms with their respective customers. Prior that the Loan Company essentially denied the NCR’s allegations of impropriety and illegality.

GUEST: Tebogo Ntsimane, Manager for Investigations and Enforcement at the National Credit Regulator (NCR)

Report has found that Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:01:21 +0000

We unpack the latest report that has been published by Amnesty International that investigated human rights violations committed by the Mozambican security forces during last year and early this year’s post-election protests. The report has found that Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests and it further states that the deadly crackdown was a shameful overreaction to post-election protests. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Niki Frederiek, Amnesty International’s Researcher

FF Plus says Godongwana should focus on offering tax relief measures

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:46:30 +0000

In conversation with the Freedom Front Plus as they recently voted against the Fiscal Framework and the party is convinced that raising VAT is not viable. They are suggesting that the proposed 0.5% VAT increase must be postponed.

GUEST: Wouter Wessels, FF Plus MP

We are still to determine whether the disease was actually a student at the Walters School University and another one was also injured during this incident," Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:28:31 +0000

Earlier on I spoke to … about this morning’s events at the Walter Sisulu University's Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. It was reported that four students were allegedly shot by a staff member, with one unfortunately losing their life.

GUEST: Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, SAPS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

Second Black South African female student graduates with Master’s degree in Topology with Distinction

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:08:16 +0000

Thobile Ngcamphalala became the second Black South African female to graduate with a Master’s degree in Topology with Distinction at Rhodes University. Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, the Chief Executive Officer of Universities South Africa was the first to achieve this milestone 33 years ago. Thobile Ngcamphalala joins me on the line to tell us more about her journey…

GUEST: Thobile Ngcamphalala, the first Black South African female student to graduate with a Master’s degree in Topology with Distinction at Rhodes University

Gabon recently held its first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. Junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:27:26 +0000

Gabon recently held its first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. Junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote. Interestingly, the AU’s established norm prohibits coup leaders from contesting post coup elections. So does it mean that Nguema’s election won’t be recognised by the AU and how should AU member states apply and respect this rule?

GUEST: Liesl Louw, Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group

Walter Sisulu University student shot dead on campus

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:26:12 +0000

The Walter Sisulu University has suspended all operations for the day, following a tragic incident at its main campus in Mthatha. According to reports, a university employee allegedly opened fire on students during the violent protest, leaving one dead and three injured. According to the SRC, students were protesting against the poor state of their campus residence.

GUEST: Nomzwanele Mngoma, SABC News Reporter based in the Eastern Cape

China and SA create the world’s longest quantum communications link

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:25:02 +0000

Researchers from South Africa and China have set a new world record in quantum communication. With their combined efforts, they successfully connected the two countries over 12, 900km in an experiment conducted in October last year.

GUEST: Dr Yaseera Ismail, Head of the QuPhotonics Lab @Stellenbosch University within the Physics Department

Mcebisi Jonas is one of the best minds South Africa has to offer, but unfortunately, we are placing him in a toxic environment," says Herman Mashaba

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:37:34 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena about former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, being named as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US by President Cyril Ramaphosa. We will now get reaction from…

GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA

NSFAS calls on students to pay accommodation allowances to landlords

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:04:47 +0000

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has issued a statement urging students who have received R10,800 designated for accommodation allowances to settle their outstanding payments with their landlords as soon as possible. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

Save South Africa Civic Movement accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of 'lacking agility' amid souring SA-US relations.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:26:39 +0000

Save South Africa Civic Movement accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of 'lacking agility' amid souring SA-US relations. What do they now make of the appointment of former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US? To share with us the civic movement’s views on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sydney Monnakgotla, President: Save South Africa Civic Movement

Inquest into the deaths of Luthuli & Mxenge

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:06:08 +0000

Earlier today, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg began the inquest into the deaths of former ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli and Human Rights Lawyer, Griffiths Mxenge. Joining us to provide more details on the reopening of the case and its significance is……

GUEST: Canny Maphanga, SABC News reporter…

South Africa’s Political State of Play Survey

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:52:00 +0000

Have you ever asked yourself as to which political party would you vote for if President Cyril Ramaphosa was removed as president of the country and a new election was called? According to the findings of the latest survey that was recently published by the Social Research Foundation, the ANC would sit just above 20% without Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader, and this would place it as the second largest party, behind the DA. Joining us to unpack the findings of this report is…….

GUEST: Gabriel Makin, Director of Research at the Social Research Foundation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States of America.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:51:05 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States of America. Jonas is entrusted with the responsibility to advance South Africa’s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities. For more reaction on this important appointment, we are joined by……

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Gun Free SA on why they support the draft regulations on the use of firearms by private security companies

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:35:45 +0000

Gun Free South Africa has welcomed the proposed amendments under the private security industry regulation act, which will impose stricter limitations on using firearms by private security companies. However, the private security companies have warned that the proposed restrictions threaten the operational effectiveness of security companies. Let’s hear from Gun Free SA on why they think this is a good proposal……

GUEST: Claire Taylor, Research and Policy Analyst @Gun Free South Africa

ANC Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation slams opposition MPs recent visit to Israel

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:28:51 +0000

The ANC’s Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation has criticised the recent visit to Israel by members of the Democratic Alliance, the Patriotic Alliance and the African Christian Democratic Party, arguing that their visit constitutes a clear endorsement of Israel’s policies. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Supra Mahumapelo, Chairperson of the ANC’s Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation

African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association says new Border Management Authority technology not enough

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:21:27 +0000

African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association released a statement today welcoming new drone and body-cam technology that will be used by the Border Management Authority and Home Affairs to safeguard some of South Africa’s ports of entry. Despite welcoming the technology, the association feels this is not enough. To tell us why this is not enough and what else should be done, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mukhwathi Phumudzo, Chairperson of African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association

Food insecurity in higher education

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:38:37 +0000

Professor Michael Rudolph from UJ helps us understand the challenges of hunger among students in higher education in South Africa. According to Stats SA, our country has been experiencing high levels of food and nutrition insecurity in recent years. Food has become expensive and inaccessible to many people, including students in institutions of higher learning. So how best should South Africa tackle this problem? UJ has just concluded a seminar that looked at complexities of food insecurity and inaccessibility among university students. Joining us to discuss possible solutions to this problem is…….

GUEST: Professor Michael Rudolph, Director for UJ Centre for Ecological Intelligence at the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

KZN Transport Department’s Easter Road Safety Campaign

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:37:53 +0000

KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for an exceptionally busy Easter weekend, with traffic volumes expected to surge to more than 1,500 vehicles per hour at tollgates across the province starting next Thursday. In response, the provincial government has launched a massive road safety operation, deploying over 950 law enforcement officers to ensure road safety. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya

Zimbabwe government authorities have begun the process of compensating white farmers who were negatively affected by the country’s land reform programme.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:37:09 +0000

Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where government authorities have begun the process of compensating white farmers who were negatively affected by the country’s land reform programme. Between 2000 and 2001, thousands of white farmers were forcibly removed from their land under a contentious government initiative that was aimed at rectifying historical injustices from the colonial era. So how will this compensation process contribute towards the country’s economic recovery? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (Zim): Eddie Cross, Zim Independent Economist

IECs Schools Democracy Programme Focus Week

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:44:34 +0000

Earlier today, the Electoral Commission in KwaZulu-Natal launched the Schools Democracy Programme Focus Week. According to the commission, the main aim of the project is to deepen the understanding of electoral democracy and the importance of youth participation in election processes. Joining us to elaborate further on this is……

GUEST: Moagisi Sibanda, General Manager for civic and democracy education, research and knowledge management

High Tech Drones and 40 body-worn cameras for the Border Management Authority

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:43:47 +0000

The Border Management Authority will deploy four high-tech drones and 40 body-worn cameras at various border posts and ports of entry over the Easter period to address illegal crossings. Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, made the announcement during a joint media briefing with the the Border Management Authority in Pretoria on the authority’s operational plans for the Easter holidays. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Mike Masiapato, Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer of the Border Management Authority

Amnesty International has just released a new report on sexual violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:43:10 +0000

Amnesty International has just released a new report on sexual violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The report shows that the RSF have carried out widespread conflict-related sexual violence, including rape, gang rape and sexual slavery across towns and villages in Sudan. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sarah Jackson, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa

Tshwane: State of the City Address

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:42:32 +0000

The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya delivered her State of the City Address earlier today at the Tshwane House Council Chamber. The mayor now joins me on the line to share some of the key take outs from the address…

GUEST: Dr. Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of Tshwane

NPA reopens inquest into deaths of Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:41:50 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reopened the inquests into the deaths of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli and human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge. According to apartheid regime’s records, Luthuli was killed after being hit by a train in 1967 in Groutville, north of Durban, while Mxenge was brutally stabbed 45 times in 1981 in Umlazi near Durban. Both inquests are set to proceed at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday next week.

GUEST: Mthunzi Luthuli, 1st grandson of Chief Albert Luthuli

Ncazelo Mlilo wins two global awards at the Women Changing the World Awards

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:41:15 +0000

South African mental health advocate Ncazelo Mlilo has been internationally recognised at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards. She walked away with two global awards and a prestigious runner up honour. Ncazelo is the co-developer of the Tree of Life Methodology, currently applied in over 60 countries, including the U.S, Australia, Brazil, India, Germany and Canada.

GUEST: Ncazelo Mlilo, an internationally renowned Narrative Therapist and Psychosocial Specialist

Chapter 9 Institutions brief media on Omotoso Judgment

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:40:27 +0000

Earlier today, the Commission for Gender Equality, the Human Rights Commission and the CRL Rights Commission outlined their response to what they say are systemic failures in the justice system. Their update comes after the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso brought into sharp focus the plight of GBV victims. Javu Baloyi, Commission for Gender Equality Spokesperson joins me on the line to share more about what came out of the briefing…

GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Commission for Gender Equality Spokesperson

Woman sentenced for RAF fraud

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:37:01 +0000

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has welcomed a five-year sentence for a woman who attempted to defraud the organisation more than R650,000. According to RAF, the woman submitted the same claim twice.

GUEST: McIntosh Polela: Spokesperson, Road Accident Fund (RAF)

Minister Malatsi set the record straight

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:35:31 +0000

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, released a statement earlier today setting the record straight on the issues raised by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko. The Minister joins me on the line to set the record straight…

GUEST: Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

AfriForum Prosecution Unit believes Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, owes Bergview College Principal and the public an apology

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:06:43 +0000

Civil rights group AfriForum is calling for a public apology from police minister Senzo Mchunu. In a statement released today, the group accused the minister of making false allegations and failing to correct inform the public regarding the investigation into the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for the Afriforum Private Prosecution Unit

EFF says the adoption of the 2025 Budget was unlawful and unconstitutional

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:40:59 +0000

The EFF has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to intervene in the Democratic Alliance’s bid to challenge the 2025 Budget. Just like the DA, the party also wants to interdict the implementation of the Budget.

GUEST: Gumani Tshimomola, EFF Senior Researcher

What’s behind the geopolitical contest between China and the US and what does it mean for global markets?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:40:11 +0000

China has warned of severe consequences as the trade war continues between Beijing and Washington - after US President Donald Trump imposed an astounding 104% in tariffs across all Chinese imports.

GUEST: Professor David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

Minister Malatsi Set to Fall Foul of the Law in Efforts to Erode the State and Appease Business

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:39:08 +0000

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko, has expressed serious concern at what appear to be attempts by Minister Solly Malatsi to erode state capacity and thwart South Africa’s transformation laws. The chairperson joins me on the line to share more on this…

GUEST: Khusela Diko, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

George Building Collapse Report

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:37:58 +0000

A forensic investigation into the 2024 George building collapse uncovered unqualified personnel who lacked formal qualifications in engineering, irregularities in registration, gaps in the competency of key personnel, and breaches of occupational health and safety standards. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane released the report earlier today. The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has called for quicker consequence management against officials found to be at the centre of regulatory lapses at the National Home Builders Registration Council. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nocks Seabi, Chairperson of the portfolio committee on Human Settlements

What is Bitcoin’s business model and how is it different from the other cryptocurrency businesses?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:37:17 +0000

Our guest, Stafford Masie helps us understand the business model behind Bitcoin as most of you are probably aware that the market for financial products and services associated to crypto assets has expanded rapidly.

GUEST: Stafford Masie, Technology Angel Investor & board member

SECTION27 secures R38,000 maintenance order for a learner impregnated by educator

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:48:20 +0000

The Nkomazi Magistrates Court has ordered a former Mpumalanga teacher who sexually assaulted a learner to pay R38, 000 in maintenance over the next two years. The case began in 2022, and we understand that initially, the educator denied paternity and at some point during the learner’s first pregnancy, he pressured her into terminating the pregnancy by ingesting rat poison, something that I find incredibly disturbing. SECTION27 successfully represented the learner that we are talking about and they join us now to elaborate further on this……..

GUEST: Zeenat Sujee, Head of Education @SECTION27

Political Analysis: GNU to reset…

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:47:45 +0000

DA Leader, John Steenhuisen spoke to SABC News at the back of the ANC press briefing. In his reaction to what the ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula had to say about the GNU, John Steenhuisen had this to say…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

Policing Summit

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:44:30 +0000

Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened and addressed the Policing Summit held at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The President touched on police applying Batho Pele when undertaking their duties…

GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Ministry of Police Spokesperson

BOSA outline submissions to pass a workable budget

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:42:58 +0000

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane said the party will work with all political parties committed to stopping a VAT increase and passing a workable budget that grows the economy and delivers for all South Africans. Today, the party held a press briefing to outline their submissions to pass a workable budget. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader and MP

Examining the future of the South African state

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:33:41 +0000

Have you ever wondered as to what informs the capability, capacity and ethics of the state? Our guest Dr Musa Nxele gives us a breakdown of the South African state’s complex challenges that have strained the country’s capacity to realise its full potential.

GUEST: Dr Musa Nxele, Political economist and Academic Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the Democratic Alliance and FF Plus for not supporting the 2025 National Budget.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:32:52 +0000

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the Democratic Alliance and FF Plus for not supporting the 2025 National Budget. However Mbalula told reporters during this afternoon’s media briefing that the ANC has adopted the position of the GNU and nothing has changed in relation to it. So does it mean that they have forgiven the DA? For more explanation on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

What’s behind Mali-Algeria tensions?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:32:15 +0000

Algeria and Mali have decided to ban flights to and from each other’s airspace. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, as the row over a Malian drone that was recently shot down escalates. The latest is that the alliance of SAHEL States, which is made up of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has accused Algeria of violating international law and the three countries have recalled their ambassadors to Algiers. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

Galeshewe residents calling for the removal of all pitbulls across the township

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:49:15 +0000

Kimberly residents are calling for the owner of a pit-bull that attacked a ten year-old girl last week to be arrested and they marched to the Witdam police station in Galeshewe today and handed over a petition calling for the removal of all pitbulls across the township.

GUEST: Reverend Dr Fatima Malo, Chairperson of SANARELA in the Northern Cape

Government of National Unity: Changing or staying intact?

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:47:46 +0000

Reports suggest the ANC NWC will be meeting today to deliberate on the GNU and the DA’s continued participation in the coalition after what happened last week with the budget. We also saw reports over the weekend about ‘big business’ lobbying to keep the GNU intact. Will the GNU continue existing in its current form or will there be major changes to its composition? To make us make sense of all of this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics Journalist

Taxi-related shooting: Three killed in Soweto

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:36:30 +0000

Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder after three men were shot dead at the Zulu Drive and Nape Avenue intersection in Mofolo, Soweto, earlier today. SABC News Reporter, Lerato Makola, was at the scene of the shooting and joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC News Reporter

SACP calls for DA to be excluded from GNU

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:35:00 +0000

The South African Communist Party argued that the DA is not a key player in the Government of National Unity and should be excluded from the coalition. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Alex Mashilo, SACP Central Committee member and National Spokesperson

Can the DA and the ANC reconcile?

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:05:33 +0000

As GNU talks take centre stage. Professor Richard Calland says leaders of both the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance need to put their differences aside as South Africa needs a stable and credible government. But can the DA and the ANC reconcile?

GUEST: Richard Calland, Adjunct visiting professor at the Wits School of Governance and Director of the Africa Programme of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

2025 Edges Report

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:04:38 +0000

A new report from global ad agency network TBWA suggests that cultural relevance has never been more important or desired by brands and marketers than it is right now. It also reminds companies that the future belongs to those who build for impact, not trends. Joining us to help us understand cultural shifts happening around the world is……

GUEST: Lesego Kotane, MD Yellowwood and Chief Strategy Officer at TBWA/Hunt Lascaris

Anti-Trump protests in the US

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:03:44 +0000

Thousands turned out in cities across the US on Saturday to express their anger over how President Trump is running the country. In essence, the march was against tariffs and oligarchs, the deportation of legal immigrants and Ellon Musk’s ruthless drive for efficiency which has seen many Americans losing their jobs.

GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African politics and International relations at the University of Pretoria

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:13:48 +0000

Today we chat to someone who is widely respected in the academic space, South Africa’s nuclear physicist Professor Zeblon Zenzele Vilakazi. Born and raised in Katlehong, his journey reminds us that your background doesn’t necessarily define your future. Last month, Vilakazi was appointed to serve as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University for a second term.

GUEST: Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor & Principal of Wits University

Defend South Africa calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:47:01 +0000

Defend South Africa and other civil rights groups marched in Pretoria today, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation. The marchers assembled at the Old Putco Bus Depot in Marabastad and proceeded to the Union Buildings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Emmanuel Masoa, Defend South Africa’s National Organiser

Budget 2025: Court vs political wins

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:46:05 +0000

Political and Governance Analyst, Sandile Swana, believes taking the budget matter to court is not the right approach. Sandile Swana believes you can win these things politically, without involving the courts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political and Governance Analyst

what does it mean to have a deposit insurance in South Africa and has CODI succeeded in protecting vulnerable bank customers?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:58:58 +0000

This month marks exactly one year since the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) was founded. In case you are wondering why we are discussing this, one thing you should know is that CODI is part of South Africa’s financial sector safety net and in the event of a bank failure, it protects the most exposed or most vulnerable bank customers.

GUEST: Sabinah Mohammed, CEO of the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) which is a subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank

AFRIKANER Act introduced in the U.S

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:54:32 +0000

This week, US Congressman Troy E. Nehls introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement Act, which is also known as AFRIKANER Act. The Act will grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group, particularly those who feel ill treated by the government post the introduction of the expropriation act. To react to this latest development is…..

GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director at the F.W de Klerk Foundation

Understanding the role of the B20 within the G20 framework

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:53:29 +0000

In our case, the B20 is co-chaired by Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa. Its primary objective is to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on priorities by each rotating presidency to inject economic growth and development. But most importantly it consolidates the voices of global business leaders in their attempts to finding solutions on matters pertaining to global economic and trade policy related issues. So it’s been more than a month since the official launch of the South African leg of this important G20 component - what kind of discussions have been tabled so far? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Cas Coovadia, B20 Sherpa

Is this the end of the DA in the GNU?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:35:56 +0000

Yesterday, Parliament eventually confirmed the passing of the controversial budget with 194 members voting for it and 182 voting against. With the DA opting to file court papers challenging Parliament's passing of the Budget Fiscal Framework, questions are swirling about as to whether this signals the end of the Government of National Unity. Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg joins me on the line to share his views on the matter…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

Justice Minister wants answers on Omotoso acquittal

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:33:49 +0000

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi is not happy about the acquittal of Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, on rape and human trafficking charges. Her concerns stem from apparent shortcomings in the prosecution’s handling of the case and she has requested a comprehensive report from the national director of public prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, to understand the factors that contributed to this outcome.

GUEST: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson for the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

what did yesterday’s narrow adoption of the fiscal framework in the National Assembly demonstrate to the ANC?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:27:53 +0000

what did yesterday’s narrow adoption of the fiscal framework in the National Assembly demonstrate to the ANC? Taking into consideration there was no support from one of their partners in the GNU, the DA. To answer this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mdumiseni Ntuli, ANC Chief Whip

SA delegation meets with US officials

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:58:55 +0000

In conversation with DIRCO about their recent visit to the United States of America. We understand that during their visit, the delegation advanced discussions originally initiated by the former U.S Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. They also addressed the perception that the South African government’s policies are designed to violate the human rights of minorities in post apartheid South Africa. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Clayson Monyela, DIRCO Deputy Director-General & Head of Public Diplomacy

The Pulse of the Public Service Report

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:58:21 +0000

Earlier today, the Public Service Commission held a press briefing on the Quarterly Bulletin titled “The Pulse of the Public Service”, which looked at various issues pertaining to the public sector (from January to March this year). I must indicate that two issues grabbed our attention; one, the issue of whistleblowers: the commission is calling for the establishment of the whistleblower protection house that will support whistleblowers and also provide them with financial assistance, legal counsel and psychological support. The other thorny issue that refuses to go away is that of non payment of service providers. According to the commission, out of all national departments, only 19 departments fully complied with legislation of timeous payments. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Vusumuzi Mavuso, Commissioner @the Public Service Commission

South Africa was not spared as Trump imposed a 30% rate tariffs

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:57:27 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries around the world and additional reciprocal tariffs for dozens of countries that he described as bad actors. South Africa was not spared as Trump imposed a 30% rate. President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with concern the newly imposed tariffs on South Africa, saying that the latest tariffs serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity. Ramaphosa also stated that the tariffs affirm the urgency to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US. But what does it all mean? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director @Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

8 years on…..Pastor Omotoso walks free

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:50:20 +0000

Controversial Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, have been acquitted of all charges, including rape and human trafficking, against them. The High Court in Gqeberha made it very clear that the state failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News reporter based in the Eastern Cape

Members of Parliament are expected to vote on the 2025 fiscal framework and revenue proposals.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:28:17 +0000

Members of Parliament are expected to vote on the 2025 fiscal framework and revenue proposals. It is public knowledge that most political parties, including the Democratic Alliance are against the proposed increase in the VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points. But are we likely to witness any surprises inside Parliament? For more on this, let’s speak to our reporter……..

GUEST: Zalene Merrington, SABC News reporter

Electricity minister introduces independent transmission programme

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:34:12 +0000

Earlier today, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa held a press briefing where he announced that government will reach out to the private sector about the construction of transmission lines through the Independent Transmission Programme, a move that will add at least 3000 megawatts of energy to the national grid. Chris Yelland did attend the briefing and he joins us now to share his thoughts on this latest development……

GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy analyst

Women For Change and cross-sectoral stakeholders call for Gender-Based Violence & Femicide to be declared a National Disaster!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:30:05 +0000

Women for Change, in coalition with multi-sectoral stakeholders, including activists, businesses, and civil society organisations, will gather at the Union Buildings next week to demand that the South African government declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide a National Disaster. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Bulelwa Adonis, Women for Change Spokesperson

The national budget has become the point of contention among political parties with one of the reasons being the proposal of a 0.5 percent value-added tax increase from May.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:04:31 +0000

The national budget has become the point of contention among political parties with one of the reasons being the proposal of a 0.5 percent value-added tax increase from May. The ANC is confident of securing adequate consensus to pass the fiscal policy framework in the parliamentary portfolio committee today, as well as in the sitting of Parliament tomorrow. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

The DA remains opposed to any VAT increases proposed in the national budget, a position which has hit the Government of National Unity with severe turbulence.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:03:18 +0000

The DA on the other hand remain opposed to any VAT increases proposed in the national budget, a position which has hit the Government of National Unity with severe turbulence. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

How innovation can solve SA’s water challenges

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:06:19 +0000

As South Africa continues to search for sound solutions in order to tackle the ongoing water challenges. CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay says the chemical industries have the power to solve the water scarcity problem in the country. According to him, a new approach with innovative, long-term, sustainable solutions is required to address the problem of water scarcity and the escalating water crisis. Pillay joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Yershen Pillay, CEO of the Chemicals Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally in France has been found guilty of misappropriation of public funds and barred from running for office for five years.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:04:51 +0000

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally in France has been found guilty of misappropriation of public funds and barred from running for office for five years. She has also been sentenced to four years in prison, two of which were commuted to wearing an electronic monitoring device. The big question is - will she ever recover from this scandal and how will yesterday’s court ruling affect her political career going forward? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (France): Prof John Keiger, former Research Director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge

Nationwide Justice for Cwecwe March

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:03:27 +0000

The tragic rape of seven-year old Cwecwe has fuelled nationwide outrage, with several marches taking place across the country today. Many activists are saying now is the time to unite in action against the violence perpetrated against women and children. Joining us to discuss the significance of today’s march is ……

Mthobisi Mkhaliphi, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

Mariska Botha, SABC News Reporter in Cape Town

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit put out a statement rejecting with contempt any suggestion that the unit is protecting a suspected rapist from investigation.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:47:30 +0000

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit put out a statement rejecting with contempt any suggestion that the unit is protecting a suspected rapist from investigation. The unit does however confirm they represent Jaco Pieterse, Principal of Bergview College in Matatiele. What exactly are they representing him for? Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for the AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit joins me on the line to share details…

GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for the AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit

#JusticeForCwecwe "The only thing that we are speaking on currently is on the report that is in our own disposal, and that report is a report produced by us which gives an event of what happened from the day of incident until today" Vuyiseka Mboxela

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:43:10 +0000

Guest: Vuyiseka Mboxela

What makes aQuellé water special?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:08:52 +0000

aQuellé is classified a natural spring water - it is not chemically treated and bottled in its original purity. aQuellé is registered with the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) and adheres to their stringent standards.
aQuellé also has 10 fruity sparkling flavours to choose from.

Guest: Sharon Combrink - Marketing Manager

Justice for Cwecwe: Support for Family and Child

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:07:07 +0000

Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Foundation joins me on the line now to talk about the kind of support the family and the victim will need to deal with such cases, particularly now that it is one of the biggest talking points in the country...

GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Foundation

Justice for Cwecwe: The Law and the media’s responsibility

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:05:37 +0000

What does the law say about handling such cases in order to protect the best interest of the child? What is the media’s responsibility when it comes to publishing the child’s name and pictures? To shed some light on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: William Bird, Media Monitoring Africa Director

MK Party’s Walk For Justice

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:06:34 +0000

Umkhonto weSizwe Party member, Bonginkosi Khanyile is currently leading the “Where Is My Vote” walk, which is a 14 hour walk to the Constitutional Court that will see him submitting a memorandum regarding last year’s election results. This as the party believes that last year’s general elections were rigged.

GUEST: Bonginkosi Khanyile, member of the MK Party

Africa Children’s Summit

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:05:24 +0000

Let’s now tell you more about the upcoming Africa Children’s Summit, which is dedicated to amplifying voices of children across the continent, ensuring their active participation in shaping their future. The event will bring together 1,300 children from all five African regions to discuss pressing issues affecting their well-being. Joining us to outline the objectives of this Bi-Annual Summit is…..

GUEST: Bathembu Futshane, Acting Chief Director for Communications at the Department of Social Development

Zimbabwe National Protest

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:04:30 +0000

Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where there is a national protest taking place today, but we do understand that the situation remains calm in the country, despite all the noise that was made leading up to this day. Security forces are patrolling city centres after warning against demonstrations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under threat from opponents within his governing ZANU-PF party, who are concerned that he wants to stay in office beyond his current presidential term, which ends in 2028. For an update on this, we are now joined by……

GUEST: (Zim): Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Busi Mavuso

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:09:57 +0000

Today we chat to another astute business leader who has earned her stripes in the business world, Busisiwe Mavuso, some of you probably know her as Busi Mavuso. In 2020 Busi was awarded the ‘Influencer of Influencers Award’ and last year she received the runner up ‘Business Leader of the Year Award’, from the Future Leader Forum. Hopefully her story will inspire you…

GUEST: Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa

You (MEC) described this year’s budget as a budget for “inclusive growth and development through government allocative efficacy”, how does this reflect on the distribution of the budget?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:37:20 +0000

You (MEC) described this year’s budget as a budget for “inclusive growth and development through government allocative efficacy”, how does this reflect on the distribution of the budget? A big percentage of the R97billion was once again distributed towards Education and Health, please elaborate on that choiceWith the province’s high unemployment rate remaining a concern, how does this budget respond to that issue? We know entrepreneurs have an important role to play in boosting economic growth and creating jobs, is there any cash injection into the sector this year, if yes which sectors have you catered for?

guest: MEC Mlungisi Mvoko

AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on 'Kill the Boer' chant

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:43:26 +0000

Civil rights organization, AfriForum, has condemned what it called the Constitutional Court’s decision to "legalise" calls for violence against Afrikaners and farmers, exemplified by the chant “Kill the Boer". This condemnation follows the court's ruling yesterday, which dismissed AfriForum's application for leave to appeal regarding the chant. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum CEO

Have you ever wondered as to what’s the value of South Africa’s top 100 brands?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:04:50 +0000

According to the latest rankings by Brand Finance, the collective brand value of the top 100 South African brands reached R688.6 billion, with banking, retail, and telecoms contributing over 62% of the ranking’s total brand value. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Jeremy Sampson, MD of Brand Finance Africa

Will the planned protests in Zimbabwe shake the Mnangagwa Administration?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:03:36 +0000

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to go about their business as usual on Monday. He has described those calling for protests as retrogressive individuals who are pursuing delusional ambitions. It is widely reported that Mnangagwa is facing growing dissent within his party, ZANU-PF, with some veterans calling for countrywide protests to force him to step down. We understand that most of them are concerned that he is planning to extend his rule beyond his current presidential term. But why are they turning against him now, especially because most of them supported him to take over the reigns when the country’s military toppled Robert Mugabe in 2017? For more analysis on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Lenin Ndebele – Zimbabwean journalist

The EFF in the Northen Cape is calling on national government to review its position on the existence of Orania

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:02:45 +0000

The EFF in the Northen Cape is calling on national government to review its position on the existence of Orania, arguing that its existence weakens unity in the country.

GUEST: Shadrack Tlhaoele, EFF Provincial Chairperson in the Northern Cape

Judge Dunstan Mlambo proposes mediation for civil cases

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:35:23 +0000

Gauteng High Court Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo has made an interesting proposal that seeks to make mediation mandatory before civil matters go to trial. According to him this will assist the High Court to deal with a massive backlog of civil trials. But how has this proposal been received so far and legally speaking, can it stand the test of time? For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, an admitted attorney of the High Court & Director @Dubazana Attorneys

ANC Cape Town caucus leader resigns to join the DA

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:29:31 +0000

In an unprecedented move earlier today, the DA issued a statement just before a City of Cape Town council sitting was about to start in which the party announced that ANC caucus leader, Banele Majingo, resigned from the party to join the DA. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

Guest: Vusi Mdala, Secretary ANC Dullah Omar Regio

Today marks exactly five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the nation under a strict lockdown in 2020 to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:09:23 +0000

Today marks exactly five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the nation under a strict lockdown in 2020 to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Most of us are probably wondering, what if another pandemic like the deadly Covid-19 outbreak hits the country, will be able to handle it and if so, how well? To shed light on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of Wits University’s faculty of health sciences

Water and Sanitation hosts National Water and Sanitation Indaba on water security and provision

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:30:16 +0000

South African Government will hold a National Water and Sanitation Indaba today and tomorrow at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This crucial gathering highlights the government’s commitment to tackling South Africa’s water security challenges and ensuring reliable, sustainable water and sanitation services for all citizens. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nikiwe Num, SALGA NEC member and Executive Mayor of Dr, Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West

High Court suspends digital migration deadline

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:03:58 +0000

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has suspended the analogue switch-off deadline and interdicted the minister from implementing it pending a final determination. To react to this is…..

GUEST: Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes @Media Monitoring Africa.

ANC Cape Town leader defects to the DA

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:03:19 +0000

In a move that has been described by the Democratic Alliance as historic. Councillor Banele Majingo has resigned as leader of the ANC in the City of Cape Town Council and has joined the DA. In his statement, Majingo says he has come to realise that his personal values and principles are now more aligned with those of the Democratic Alliance. To react to this…

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA member & Executive Mayor of Cape Town

ATM’s proposed Foreign Agents Bill - what does it seek to achieve?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:37:24 +0000

According to the party, this bill will expose certain NGOs and civil society groups who discreetly entangle themselves in local politics on behalf of foreign funders, with the aim to push a particular narrative.

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Brent Bozell nominated as the US ambassador to SA

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:32:58 +0000

Brent Bozell's nomination as the US ambassador to South Africa has sparked debate among analysts about his potential to reshape US narratives about the country. To help us discuss this how this possible appoint may affect diplomatic relationships between South Africa and the US, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: John Stremlau, Honorary lecturer in International Relations at Wits

Yakhe Kwinana extortion case

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:39:34 +0000

The formal bail application of former SAA board member, Yakhe Kwinana, in the extortion case continued at the East London Magistrates' Court today. Kwinana appeared in court for the first time on Monday on charges of extortion following her arrest in Johannesburg last week. SABC News Reporter, Sidima Mfeku, was in court and joins me on the line to give us details of today's proceedings...

GUEST: Sidima Mfeku, SABC News Reporter

Kill the Boer song debate erupts again. Do you think it still holds meaning today, or should it be left in the past?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:58:28 +0000

Recently, Ellon Musk responded to Julius Malema singing ‘Kill the Boer’ song on Human Rights Day, asserting that the struggle song calls for genocide against white people. However though, some of you may recall that three years ago, the Equality Court ruled that the song does not constitute hate speech. But is the song still relevant today? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Seth Mazibuko, Patron of the Seth Mazibuko Foundation, human rights and anti-apartheid activist

40 individuals arrested for SIM cards fraud in South Africa

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:56:21 +0000

In an international operation targeting transnational cybercrime. The Interpol-led Operation Red Card has seen seven African countries arresting more than 300 suspects. In South Africa, authorities managed to arrest 40 individuals and seized more than 1000 SIM cards and towers linked to a sophisticated SIM box fraud scheme.

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the INTERPOL, Security Strategist & EXCO Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

State Of The Nation Brand Report

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:46:52 +0000

In conversation with the CEO of Brand SA about this year’s State of the Nation Brand Report that was released today. The report highlights the organisation’s domestic and international research that is aimed at giving an accurate picture about South Africa’s domestic and global standing.

GUEST: Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand SA

ANC halts all conferences until members go through political education course

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:46:15 +0000

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has halted all conferences until members go through a political education foundation course. In a letter sent to provinces last week, Mbalula said the ANC had decided a precondition for holding conference at all levels, regions and provinces, will be proof that its members had gone through the foundation course at the party’s political school.

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum launch

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:52:37 +0000

Earlier today, the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, launched the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum in Pretoria. We are joined on the line by, Kaizer Kganyago, Special Investigating Unit’s Spokesperson, to tell us a bit more about this Anti-Corruption Forum, but before we get to Kaizer, this is what Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, had to say at the launch…

GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, Special Investigating Unit’s Spokesperson

Energy experts on Monday welcomed Eskom announcing the addition 800MW to the grid from Kusile Unit 6.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:51:53 +0000

Energy experts on Monday welcomed Eskom announcing the addition 800MW to the grid from Kusile Unit 6. Then yesterday, things changed slightly as Eskom warned of a risk of load shedding remaining high after six generation units went offline within 12 hours. What do we make of this? To help us make sense of this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

IMF says South Africa is the hardest place in the world to do business

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:01:23 +0000

According to the latest IMF’s ease of doing business index, South Africa ranks last among 49 countries and it has been dubbed the most difficult place to do business in the world, something that Michael Jordaan finds hard to believe. So what needs to be done to help unlock South Africa’s full growth potential? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Michael Jordaan, Montegray Capital CEO

Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo’s conflict continue as the Southern and Eastern Africa blocks appoint five former heads of state, including Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:59:57 +0000

Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo’s conflict continue as the Southern and Eastern Africa blocks appoint five former heads of state, including Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo, our former president Kgalema Motlanthe, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde to facilitate the peace process. This is certainly a powerful delegation but will they be able to deliver the much needed peace? How should they approach the negotiations and what kind of hurdles are they likely to face? Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator & also works for Channel Africa

Black Forum SA warns Public Works Minister not to appoint 5 new board members

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:56:55 +0000

Black Forum South Africa has asked Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works, not to proceed with the appointment of five new board members to the Independent Development Trust, arguing that the appointment process was flawed. The organisation is demanding that the minister must withdraw his request to the Master of the High Court to issue letters of authority by no later than 17:00pm today, warning that if he chooses to ignore their request, they will have no choice but to approach the High Court.

GUEST: Advocate Kgagudi Morota, CEO of the Black Forum South Africa

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:54:38 +0000

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned to a hero's welcome in Cape Town yesterday. The ANC’s Dullah Omar Region was behind this homecoming at the Cape Town International Airport. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ndithini Tyhido, ANC Dullah Omar Region Chairperson

World Tuberculosis Day: Trump ends SA's HIV and TB research grants

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:55:54 +0000

Cancellation letters, which end billions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend. Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa, joins me on the line to break down the impact this will have on research initiatives around HIV and TB…

GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa

March against undocumented foreigners

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:51:55 +0000

Prominent radio personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organized a march today in a bid to curb influx of illegal foreigners. Jacinta spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane this morning about what the march aimed to achieve. Let’s find out how it all went today as I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March in March Organizer

Police Ministry supports March in March

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:51:13 +0000

The Ministry of Police released a statement earlier today fully acknowledging and supporting the march we just spoke about with Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. To tell us more about why the Ministry supported this march, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Police Ministry Spokesperson

Imara Artisan SMME Fund launch

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:23:12 +0000

We outline the objectives of the Imara Artisan SMME Fund that was launched recently. We understand that the fund will turn 20 000 Artisan SMMEs into drivers of job creation and it will also strengthen local economies, and foster inclusive socioeconomic progress. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Gladwyn Leeuw- CEO E Squared Investments

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Ike Mthimunye

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:08:58 +0000

As we observe Human Rights Day today, we also remember the Langa-Sharpeville massacre and we are grateful to be joined by one of the PAC struggle stalwarts Isaac Mthimunye who is popularly known as ‘Ike’. Mthimunye was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island plus ten years in 1963. During the days of the liberation struggle, PAC members were among the first group of people in South Africa to be imprisoned on Robben Island. So join us as we chat to Ike Mthimunye about his political journey pre and post democracy.

GUEST: Isaac ‘Ike’ Mthimunye, PAC stalwart & ex-Robben Island prisoner

World Happiness Report highlights Africa’s resilience and Ubuntu

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:07:24 +0000

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg made history as the first African institution to host the launch of the World Happiness Report on World Happiness Day. This event not only celebrated the release of the 13th edition of the World Happiness Report but also cited Africa’s unique story of unity in diversity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Ubuntu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Talita Greying, UJ’s globally renowned well-being economist and World Happiness Report contributor

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:36:33 +0000

Guest: Sophie Mokoena

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:18:49 +0000

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega. The commemoration ceremony of the Langa Massacre took place at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter to give us an overview of what the keynote address was about and what other dignitaries had to say on stage…

GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter

A group of Progressive International parliamentarians urges U.S. President Trump not to interfere with South Africa's transformation agenda.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:02:54 +0000

As we continue to unpack the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Today we are joined by Jeremy Corbyn who is part of the progressive international group of parliamentarians who recently voiced their support for South Africa and called on US President Donald Trump not to interfere with the country’s transformation agenda. The group is also accusing the U.S. of weaponising aid, following the issuance of its controversial executive orders.

GUEST: (UK): Jeremy Corbyn, UK MP & former leader of the Labour Party

The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:01:23 +0000

As we commemorate Human Rights Day. The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. To elaborate further on the country’s ongoing challenges, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Chris Niessen, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission

SERI supports renaming of De Beer Street in Braamfontein in honour of Mthokozisi Ntumba

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:37:26 +0000

Earlier this month, the City of Johannesburg commenced a public consultation process to rename De Beer Street in Braamfontein to Mthokozisi Ntumba Street. The 10th of March 2025 marked four years since Mr Ntumba was shot and killed during the Wits student protests that had spilled into the Braamfontein area. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thato Masiangoako, SERI researcher

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa advises the City of Joburg to put the process on hold until the diplomatic row is over

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:36:49 +0000

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa advises the City of Joburg to put the process on hold until the diplomatic row is over

Presidential Spokesman Vincent Magwenya says the government is engaging with the City of Johannesburg regarding the renaming of the Sandton Drive. This as they recognise the diplomatic sensitivities with the United States of America.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political Sciences @Unisa

Human Rights Month: Affirmative Action Dialogue

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:58:57 +0000

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will host a dialogue on "Affirmative Action as a Means for Ensuring Racial Justice and the Protection of Human Rights." To get more information about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Rethabile Ratsomo, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s programme manager for the promoting non-racialism programme

Public Works has not expropriated any land between 2014 and 2024

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:25:56 +0000

RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana released a statement yesterday addressing the issues of expropriation of land in the country since 2014. According to the statement, Public Works has not expropriated any land between 2014 and 2024, but has assisted and paid for land needed by Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip

SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:03:13 +0000

GUEST: Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

The 2nd International Financial Architecture Working Group concluded its meeting yesterday.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:01:58 +0000

The 2nd International Financial Architecture Working Group concluded its meeting yesterday. What made this meeting even more important is the fact that South Africa has been very consistent in calling for reforms of the global financial architecture as our president is of the view that Africa’s development is so stagnated by unsustainable levels of debt. So in essence, South Africa is calling for an international financial architecture that can support economies to grow, liberate them from a vicious debt cycle that leads to low investment. Joining us to unpack what the debt issue is and why it matters to South Africa and Africa is…..

GUEST: (Australia): Dr Magalie Masamba, Economic and Legal Policy Advisor focusing on issues of global economic governance, sovereign debt and human rights, and Advocate of the High Court of Zanzibar

Legal bid to invalidate and halt the analogue switch off

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:38:36 +0000

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is hearing a legal bid to invalidate and halt the analogue switch off set for the end of the month. SABC News Reporter,

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

Striking EMPD officers caused major traffic disruptions this morning on major highways in the City of Ekurhuleni.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:37:36 +0000

Striking EMPD officers caused major traffic disruptions this morning on major highways in the City of Ekurhuleni. The City has, through a number of MMCs, condemned the 'unlawful' protest. The EFF in Gauteng, on the other hand, says the party stands in solidarity with the officers and calls for the removal of MMC, Sizakele Masuku. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nkululeko Dunga, EFF Gauteng Chairperson

Johannesburg Library to open this Friday

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:03:05 +0000

The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance have welcomed the news that the Johannesburg Library will be partly reopened on Friday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: David Fleminger, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Chair

Joshlin Smith Trial

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:30:15 +0000

Kelly Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn face charges of human trafficking and kidnapping. Earlier this week, Kelly’s sister, police constable Mickeyla Daniels took the stand. Sagree Chetty, SABC News Reporter, joins me on the line to share details of what happened in court today…

GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News Reporter

The Power of Empathy

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11:22 +0000

We are joined by the founder of Empathy Everywhere, Mimi Nicklin to discuss the ‘Power of Empathy’ and how it can be applied in personal and professional settings.

GUEST (Colombo-Sri Lanka): Mimi Nicklin, founder of Empathy Everywhere - multi award-winning and internationally best-selling author of “Softening The Edge” and Empathy at Work.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers embarked on a protest this morning, causing traffic on the R21 towards the O.R Tambo International airport and R24 routes along the Albertina Sisulu Freeway.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:09:27 +0000

Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers embarked on a protest this morning, causing traffic on the R21 towards the O.R Tambo International airport and R24 routes along the Albertina Sisulu Freeway. It is widely reported that the EMPD officials are upset about reductions in overtime allocations and about how promotions are carried out. However, the City of Ekurhuleni contended that today’s strike was illegal. For more on this, let’s now hear from…..

GUEST: Vukile Mlungwana, General Secretary of the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU)

DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi met with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Qatar yesterday.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:08:04 +0000

DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi met with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Qatar yesterday. It was their first direct talks since Rwanda backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in eastern DR Congo. But why meet in Qatar and not in Angola - what happened to the Angola-led peace process and why are the two leaders not sticking to the ancient phrase that says “African solutions to African problems?”

GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

The University of Cape Town has added isiXhosa as an official language for university communications.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:40:58 +0000

As part of enhancing its language policy. The University of Cape Town has added isiXhosa as an official language for university communications. This is great news, considering the fact that we have 12 official languages in South Africa, but should other universities follow suit? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Lance Shultz, CEO of the Pan South African Language Board

GUEST: Professor Lolie Makhubu-Bardenhorst, Director for Multilingual Education Project at UCT

SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:21:21 +0000

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed that it has no intention of deregistering as a political party despite a notice from the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to cancel its registration. In fact, the party is still intending on contesting the 2026 local government elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Alex Mashilo, SACP Central Committee members and National Spokesperson

Adverse weather conditions are expected to continue hitting parts of the country after the South African Weather Service issued warnings of severe thunderstorms

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:52:32 +0000

Adverse weather conditions are expected to continue hitting parts of the country after the South African Weather Service issued warnings of severe thunderstorms and isolated to scattered showers yesterday. With temperatures dipping on a daily, should we just prepare for winter? To share some light on the weather, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services Meteorologist/Forecaster

R50 000 reward for information on missing journalist and partner

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:24:25 +0000

The mysterious disappearance of a Pretoria journalist and his partner nearly a month ago has rocked the media industry, with fellow journalists now offering a R50 000 reward for any leads on the couple’s whereabouts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Antoinette Slabbert, Chairperson of the National Press Club

M23 rebels have pulled out of peace talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo after the European Union imposed sanctions on its leader and on Rwandan army commanders.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:04:46 +0000

M23 rebels have pulled out of peace talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo after the European Union imposed sanctions on its leader and on Rwandan army commanders. On the other hand Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing the European nation of systematically mobilising against it in different forums. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

Ebrahim Rasool: The 72 hour countdown

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:03:10 +0000

The countdown to the return of Ebrahim Rasool is on and we continue to get more reaction from different voices in terms of what really informed his expulsion from the U.S and the circumstances surrounding it. Professor Patrick Bond says Rasool’s expulsion highlights diplomatic bullying. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political economist and expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg

World Social Work Day

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:02:16 +0000

Every year, World Social Work Day is celebrated on this day across the globe. This year’s event will be commemorated under the theme ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’ and it acknowledges that intergenerational care and connections are essential to everybody’s wellbeing. To discuss the importance of social care and challenges encountered by social workers in general is…….

GUEST: Dr Marelize Vergottini, Social Worker from the North West University

Water and sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, called for calm from South African citizens following the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:38:25 +0000

The administration of President Donald Trump declared South African Ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, a persona non grata in the United States after remarks he made on US President, Donald Trump. Water and sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, called for calm from South African citizens following the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador. We thought it would be interesting to get a view from a communication expert on this, looking at who and how government officials should communicate on certain issues…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputation 1st

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial continued in the High Court sitting at Saldanha on the Cape West Coast today.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:58:31 +0000

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial continued in the High Court sitting at Saldanha on the Cape West Coast today. SABC News Reporter, Tanya Krause was in court and joins me on the line to share what came out of today’s sitting…

GUEST: Tanya Krause, SABC News Reporter

SASSA Card replacements and staff arrests update

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:27:34 +0000

The CEOs of SASSA and Postbank, Themba Matlou and Nikki Mbengashe held a joint media briefing today to share a progress update on replacements of the SASSA gold cards with Postbank black cards. Head of Communication at SASSA, Paseka Letsatsi joins me on the line to give us updates on card replacements as well as the latest on the arrests of SASSA employees last week…

GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Head of Communication

What should be South Africa’s next move post Rasool’s expulsion and can relations between the two nations be repaired?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:05:36 +0000

What should be South Africa’s next move post Rasool’s expulsion and can relations between the two nations be repaired? Our guest shares thoughts on diplomatic implications of US expelling South Africa’s envoy Ebrahim Rasool.

GUEST (US): Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and international security

What is the role of an ambassador in foreign relations and how do ambassadors usually communicate: what can they say and cannot say in public?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:03:02 +0000

Former SA Ambassador to Thailand Douglas Gibson weighs in on the Ebrahim Rasool matter. It’s all public knowledge now that Rasool has been declared an unwelcome person in the US after the country’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him a “race bating politician who hates America”. Tensions between South Africa and the US have been on a downward spiral since Donald Trump occupied the White House, it all started with him criticising South Africa’s new land expropriation law.

GUEST: Douglas Gibson, former SA Ambassador to Thailand

How to use AI in a responsible way

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:01:23 +0000

As we continue to observe International Women’s Month. Today we chat to Maha Jouini, a tech policy expert and one of the leading voices in AI policy, data ethics and digital sovereignty in Francophone Africa. She will tell us more about how best can the African continent use AI practices in a responsible manner.

GUEST: Maha Jouini, Fellow Researcher at the Center for AI and Digital Policy

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Nonkululeko Gobodo

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:12:48 +0000

Today our esteemed guest is Nonkululeko Gobodo, the first black woman in South Africa to qualify as a chartered accountant. Nonkululeko is an astute leader who has truly lived an exemplary life, her career has been the subject of business studies by the Business School of the University of the Witwatersrand, Nelson Mandela University and Lincoln University in New Zealand. As a solid businesswoman, she has won several awards and has been recognised on numerous occasions as one of the most influential women in business.

GUEST: Nonkululeko Gobodo, CEO of AWAKENED Global

Three SASSA officials arrested in Joburg CBD for R260 Million fraud

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:11:19 +0000

Three officials of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) have been arrested in Joburg central on Friday in connection with a multi-million rand fraud case. SASSA Head of Communications, Paseka Letsatsi joins me on the line to share more details on this issue…

GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Head of Communication

IEC issues intention to cancel party registrations

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:10:14 +0000

The IEC has given due notice, in writing, to the 192 political parties of its intention to cancel their registration. These parties have until 24 March 2025 to make representations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

GUEST: Masego Sheburi, IEC’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

MK Party wins ANC stronghold in Richmond

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:10:56 +0000

MK Party has pulled off a big upset, defeating the ANC in a tough by-election in Ward 2 of Ndaleni in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. The ward was considered one of the ANC’s strongest support base in the province. In 2021, the ANC won the ward by more than 80% but this time around the Jacob Zuma-led MK Party secured 54% of the vote, while the ANC obtained 39%. So how did the MK Party pull this one off? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Willies Mchunu, MK Party Convenor in KwaZulu-Natal

Ukraine war ceasefire proposal

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:09:53 +0000

Following the US envoy’s visit to Moscow to present the American proposal to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict that has been going on for the past three years. Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced his support for the proposal but has warned that the ceasefire must be aimed at a long-lasting peace and that it mu;st address the root causes of the conflict. Moscow has also set out a series of conditions that would need to be met before they could agree to put down their arms. So is this war likely to end anytime soon and what are some of the hurdles that both parties need to agree on before they could reach a deal? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (UK): Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Coding for kids and why it is such an important skill for the future

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:07:37 +0000

Let’s now talk about the impact of coding education and how it can bridge the digital divide, and why it is crucial for preparing kids for future careers. Joining us for this important conversation is Noluvuyo Gqadu, the founder of CodeNgwana, an organisation dedicated to empowering African learners with digital skills and computational thinking.

GUEST: Noluvuyo Gqadu, founder of CodeNgwana

SADC terminates mandate of the SADC Mission in the DRC

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:42:02 +0000

A few hours ago, the Southern African Development Community extraordinary summit terminated the mandate of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) and directed the phased withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly two months after more than a dozen soldiers were killed fighting M23 rebels. To get a reaction on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Darren Olivier, Director: African Defence Review

The South African Museum Bicentenary – reflecting on 200 years.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:41:07 +0000

Dr Paul Bayliss, Council Member, Iziko Museums of South Africa.

UMngeni-uThukela Water reduces water supply to the King Cetshwayo municipality

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:07:13 +0000

Umngeni-Uthukela Water has decided to reduce water supply to the King Cetshwayo municipality due to a R600-million debt owed by the municipality to the Water Board. The last payment received by Umgeni-uThukela Water from the municipality was over two years ago. Joining us to explain as to what led to this decision is…..

GUEST: Thami Mkhwanazi, Chief Financial Officer at UMngeni-uThukela Water

93% Pit Toilets eradicated in SA Public Schools

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:35:53 +0000

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced that 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across South Africa have now been eradicated through the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative. Mahfouz Raffee, Equal Education’s head of research joins me on the line to react to this…

GUEST: Mahfouz Raffee, Equal Education’s head of research

Today marks World Kidney Day and it’s commemorated under the theme “Are Your Kidneys Ok?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:06:57 +0000

Today marks World Kidney Day and it’s commemorated under the theme “Are Your Kidneys Ok? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health”. This year’s campaign focuses more on early detection of kidney disease. Joining us to outline the objectives of this year’s theme is…..

GUEST: Sizwe Lungelo Hadebe, World Kidney Day Champion and Ambassador of the Renal Care Society of South Africa

@Iziko_Museums South African Museum reflects on 200 Years.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:05:59 +0000

Guest: Jabulani Sithole

SADC to withdraw troops from the DRC

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:32:23 +0000

The Southern African Development Community has decided to terminate the mandate of its troops deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You may recall that the bloc deployed its mission in Congo about two years ago to help the Congolese army fight rebel groups. The proposed withdrawal will happen in phases. But why pull out all of a sudden and what really informed this decision? To react to this is…..

GUEST: Advocate Pikkie Greeff, National Secretary of the South African National Defence Union (SANDU)

Budget speech still not yet passed

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:48:05 +0000

The ANC Caucus in parliament released a statement earlier today stating that they are looking forward to hearing the budget speech as the caucus was confident, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, will table a budget that is balanced. Question is, did the speech live up to the ANC caucus’ expectations? To answer this question, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mdumiseni Ntuli, ANC Chief Whip

The EFF has made it clear that the party will not only reject a potential 2% VAT increase but the party has also made it a point to remind us about the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act 2009

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:33:06 +0000

The EFF has made it clear that the party will not only reject a potential 2% VAT increase but the party has also made it a point to remind us about the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act 2009 which empowers MPs to not only reject the proposed fiscal framework and revenue composition, but amend it as well. So, what does the party make of the delivered budget? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Omphile Maotwe, EFF Treasurer General

what do GNU partners make of the budget delivered today?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:04:56 +0000

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his highly anticipated Budget Speech 2025. After the was no agreement with some of the GNU partners in the initial budget that had a 2% VAT increase, what do GNU partners make of the budget delivered today? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

ACDP, strongly opposed any increase in VAT ahead of the 2025 Budget Speech

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:04:10 +0000

The African Christian Democratic Party, ACDP, strongly opposed any increase in VAT ahead of the 2025 Budget Speech. What do they make of the 0.5% announced earlier today by the Finance Minister? Steve Swart, ACDP MP and Chief Whip, joins me on the line to share the party’s views…

GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP and Chief Whip

Budget Speech reaction

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:45:44 +0000

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that government is going to increase the Value Added Tax by half a percentage point. Another interesting point that was mentioned by the minister is that the institutional structure of local government will be reviewed through the updating of the white paper of local government, which essentially means that the review process will examine how to appropriately finance local government, relative to their functions and their reform.

GUEST: Miyelani Holeni, Local government expert with specialisation in revenue management and governance

The Covid19 Social Relief of Distress grant will be extended by a year to end of March next year.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:45:01 +0000

The Covid19 Social Relief of Distress grant will be extended by a year to end of March next year. Also the old age and disability grants will be increased by R130. Nearly 28 million beneficiaries will access social grants. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

Budget Speech build-up: Economists suggest areas to cut ahead of budget

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:39:42 +0000

We are expecting to finally hear from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana tomorrow as he’ll finally be delivering his budget speech in the National Assembly. The proposed 2% VAT increase is still a NO from many organisations and political parties. So, what can we expect to cut tomorrow? To help us answer this question, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Avias Ngwenya, Vice President – Economics at Nortons Inc

Sports, Arts and Culture job advertisement

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:30:17 +0000

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has defended his department's recent job advertisement that gave preference to specific racial groups. The ad for the position of deputy director of administrative support and coordination in McKenzie's office stated preference would be given to coloured males, Indian males, white males, coloured females and Indian females.

GUEST: Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Health services disrupted due to unresolved public sector debt

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:53:17 +0000

The SA Medical Technology Industry Association is once again urging government to prioritise its response to provincial health departments’ delayed payment to med-tech suppliers and systemic budgeting and transactional inefficiencies that are disrupting health services. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Scott de Oliveira, SAMED – the SA Medical Technology Industry Association’s Chairperson

16 people killed in Ekurhuleni bus crash

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:52:46 +0000

16 people have been killed in a horror crash on the R21 northbound before the OR Tambo International Airport off ramp in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, this morning. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Andile Mngwevu, MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

E-Voting Conference

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:51:58 +0000

The Electoral Commission of South Africa is currently hosting the E-Voting Conference in Cape Town to facilitate an informed national dialogue on the feasibility, sustainability, and policy implications of electronic voting in the country. Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter, is in Cape Town and joins me on the line to share what came out of day 2 of the conference…

GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter

The last time we checked, the DA was against any possible VAT increase - so what’s their attitude now, has anything changed since the abandoned Budget Speech?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:03:31 +0000

With less than 24 hours until the Budget is unveiled, many South Africans are wondering if tomorrow’s occasion will take place as scheduled, given what transpired two weeks ago. The controversy surrounding the VAT hike remains a thorny issue and has sparked a heated debate across the country. The last time we checked, the DA was against any possible VAT increase - so what’s their attitude now, has anything changed since the abandoned Budget Speech?

GUEST: Dr Mark Burke, DA MP and the party’s Spokesperson on Finance

How Community Wolf Turns WhatsApp Into An AI-Powered Crime-Fighting Tool

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:02:17 +0000

We tell you more about this wonderful Community Wolf initiative that has somehow succeeded in transforming WhatsApp into a free, anonymous crime reporting tool. This is a brilliant initiative, considering our country’s high crime levels and the challenge of under reporting. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Nick Mills, Co-founder of Community Wolf

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant, and he is accused of crimes against humanity.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:36 +0000

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant, and he is accused of crimes against humanity. Human rights groups have welcomed his arrest, saying thousands of Filipinos were executed during his war on drugs campaign as president. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent geopolitical analyst for South East Asia

How does parole for those serving life sentence actually work?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:35:31 +0000

The production team received an email from an ex offender who asked us to get in touch with the department of correctional services and get clarification on how one actually qualifies for parole, especially when it comes to those serving a life sentence. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services Spokesperson

MK Party March against VAT increase

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:34:03 +0000

The official opposition, the MK Party, marched in Pretoria earlier today to the National Treasury and SARS offices opposing recent suggestions of a VAT increase. Leaders and supporters of the party said increasing taxes will result in a high cost of living. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Thanti Mthanti, MK Party member

The Deeds Office in Johannesburg has come to a halt with more than 5 000 property transfer files unattended as staff protest over unsafe working conditions in the Marble Towers building in the CBD.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:01:26 +0000

The Deeds Office in Johannesburg has come to a halt with more than 5 000 property transfer files unattended as staff protest over unsafe working conditions in the Marble Towers building in the CBD. For the past eight days, no work has been done in a standoff over the office building’s conditions. Katherine Gascoigne, an executive of the Joburg Attorneys Association joins me on the line to share her thoughts on this issue…

GUEST: Katherine Gascoigne, an executive of the Joburg Attorneys Association

Amaoti, KZN shooting incident

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:38:53 +0000

A shooting incident has occurred in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal. Reports indicate that angry community members are shutting down certain areas, demanding urgent action from authorities to address crime.

GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa Makamu, SABC News Reporter

The UN Human Rights Commission for South Sudan has warned of an alarming regression that threatens to undo years of progress towards peace.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:04:13 +0000

In conversation with SA Ambassador to South Sudan about the country’s fragile security situation. We understand that fighting in recent days has threatened an already fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kirr and Vice-President Riek Machar that was signed in 2018. Worried about the ongoing situation, the UN Human Rights Commission for South Sudan has warned of an alarming regression that threatens to undo years of progress towards peace.

GUEST (South Sudan): Advocate Mahlodi Muofhe, South Africa’s Ambassador to South Sudan

INSETA To Host Historic Insurance Skills Indaba

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:28 +0000

With rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, we examine the role of South Africa’s insurance sector in empowering professionals with necessary skills to ensure the industry remains globally competitive and aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Next week, the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority will host its first ever Insurance Skills Indaba that will discuss progressive policies and ideas that are aimed at advancing the sector. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Gugu Mkhize, CEO of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA)

Godongwana must resign says Neil Coleman

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:01:59 +0000

Given the ongoing Budget impasse, Neil Coleman from the Institute for Economic Justice is calling on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to resign for misleading the country. This as he argues that the SRD grant should not be used to justify a 2% VAT increase.

GUEST: Neil Coleman, Senior Policy Specialist at the Institute for Economic Justice

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Fran Hilton-Smith

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:10:07 +0000

Today we are joined by someone who is passionate about football and who will always be remembered as someone who transformed female football in this country, Fran Hilton-Smith. She will tell us more about her journey, both as a coach and football administrator, as we salute her for her tremendous contribution to the beautiful game of football.

GUEST: Fran Hilton-Smith, former Banyana Banyana head coach

Taxi industry does pay tax says Bafana Magagula Chief strategic manager at SANTACO

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:47:22 +0000

Yesterday I had a conversation with OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage about some of the suggestions the organisation had for government to deal with the budget shortfall besides implementing a 2% VAT. One of the things OUTA suggests is taxing the taxi industry. This is what Wayne Duvenage said about taxis paying tax…

GUEST: Bafana Magagula – Chief strategic manager at SANTACO

Knowledge is Human, Knowledge is Her campaign

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:03:12 +0000

As tomorrow marks International Women’s Day. We tell you more about this wonderful initiative driven by Wikimedia, titled “Knowledge is Human, Knowledge is Her” campaign that is aimed at enhancing gender equity on Wikipedia and beyond. This campaign celebrates contributors from Africa and beyond who have helped write, edit and source articles about notable women on Wikipedia. To tell us more about this noble initiative is….

GUEST (UK): Nazneen Nawaz, Senior Director of External Communications at the Wikimedia Foundation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Ukrainian and American teams have resumed work in preparation for the US-Ukraine talks

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:02:21 +0000

As peace efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Ukrainian and American teams have resumed work in preparation for the US-Ukraine talks that are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia next week. Interestingly Zelenskyy will also visit South Africa next month. Some of you may recall that in 2023 South Africa led a delegation of seven African presidents on a peace mission to Ukraine and Russia, and to be quiet frank we haven’t heard much about that peace mission since then. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

Eskom announces stage 3 load shedding

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:01:41 +0000

We are back to load shedding again as Eskom announces that stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from today until Monday next week. The power utility says their decision comes after a loss of 2700MW in the past 14 hours. But what are some of the major contributing factors to this? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Craig Morkel, Chair of the Gas Economy Leadership Team at the SA Oil and Gas Alliance.

Countdown to the budget speech

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:30:16 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO, about some of the interesting proposals the organisation came up with to potentially resolve the country’s budget impasse without squeezing taxpayers further. I’ll discuss some of these with my next guest and maybe get an idea on what he, Xhanti Payi, thinks needs to be done to deal with this budget impasse.

GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Economist

Concerned Makhanda Residents to hold water funeral this Friday

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:09:18 +0000

The Concerned Makhanda Residents will meet at the Makhanda police station at 12 noon tomorrow to travel to Vergenoeg, one of the town's working class and impoverished communities, which has been without water for weeks. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Archbishop Nkosinathi Ngesi

Reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments on the City of Joburg and Gauteng

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:42:17 +0000

Kevin Allan, MD of Municipal IQ, joins me on the line to react to some of the comments the President made about the City of Joburg and Gauteng Metros…

GUEST: Kevin Allan, MD of Municipal IQ

Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:04:38 +0000

In the next four days, the Electoral Commission will host a three-day e-voting conference in Cape Town to start a public conversation about the prospect of electronic voting, during South African elections. To outline some of the key issues that are going to be discussed during this important meeting is…..

GUEST: Mr Masego Sheburi, IEC’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

U.S-China tariff row escalates

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:03:46 +0000

As trade tensions rise between China and the United States of America. Beijing has made it clear that it will do whatever is necessary to firmly safeguard its legitimate interests. This after revealing that they are going to impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some US goods from the 10th of this month. The retaliatory measures were announced soon after U.S tariffs took effect on Chinese goods. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ

OUTA has come up with some interesting proposals that are aimed at resolving the country’s budget impasse without squeezing taxpayers further.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:26 +0000

OUTA has come up with some interesting proposals that are aimed at resolving the country’s budget impasse without squeezing taxpayers further. This as they believe that there is little left to extract from taxpayers and any increase of VAT must be an absolute last resort. To unpack some of these proposals, we are joined by …..

GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO

The MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku launched Operation Nomakanjani Manje Namhlanje in Joburg CBD

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:40:40 +0000

The MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku launched Operation Nomakanjani Manje Namhlanje. The operation focused on Undocumented Foreigners and Crime Prevention in the Inner City of Johannesburg.

GUEST: Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg

Free State bus crash claims lives of seven women and three men, with 27 survivors

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:39:33 +0000

The death toll in the Free State horror crash between a truck and a bus stood at 10 earlier today. The crash took place in the early hours of this morning on the N6, approximately 15 km south of Reddersburg towards Smithfield. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sipho Towa, District Manager for Free State EMS Control Centre

Tensions flare over footage of 'heavy-handed' taxi driver arrests in Cape Town

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:44:24 +0000

We continue with the story. Joining me on the line now is…

GUEST: Jean-Pierre Smith, Western Cape Safety & Security MMC

Tensions flare over footage of 'heavy-handed' taxi driver arrests in Cape Town

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:29:58 +0000

You might have seen the video on social media but if you haven’t, there’s a video making rounds showing what seems like a forceful arrest of a minibus taxi driver. This footage has dramatically escalated tensions between the taxi industry and authorities in Cape Town. Mandla Hermanus, the South African National Taxi Council chairperson in the Western Cape joins me on the line to tell us more about this incident…

GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO Western Cape Chairperson

Harvest to continue pushing for policy changes that will lead to lasting food security in SA

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:01:04 +0000

As SA Harvest continues its vital food rescue efforts. We are joined by Ozzy Nel who will tell us more about leadership changes in the organisation and how that will impact its vital role in tackling the root causes of hunger in this country.

GUEST: Ozzy Nel, COO of SA Harvest

Dr Louise Van Rhyn says Afrikaners need to process and let go of their fear

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:51:46 +0000

Is it possible to live in a South Africa where Afrikaners do not have to be in charge to feel they belong? Our guest thinks so and she is of the view that there is something both absurd and tragic about Afrikaners petitioning the United States for refugee status.

GUEST: Dr Louise Van Rhyn, Leadership Development expert & Social entrepreneur

Arab leaders have approved Egypt’s reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, which will allow Palestinians to remain in their territory.

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:50:42 +0000

Arab leaders have approved Egypt’s reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, which will allow Palestinians to remain in their territory. According to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the plan will be implemented in conjunction with a greater plan for peace. Another important thing to note is that this plan rivals Donald Trump’s idea to take over Gaza. So what should follow next now that the plan has been adopted? For more reaction on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST (Gaza): Dr Mustafa Barghouti, President of the Palestinian National Initiative

Minister Ramokgopa briefs Africa Energy Indaba

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:43:36 +0000

Around 3PM today, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, briefed the media at the 2025 Africa Energy Indaba on the latest developments in the energy sector. This is what the Minister had to say…

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Energy expert, Chris Yelland, joins me on the line to share his thoughts on what the Minister just said…

GUEST: Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb

PP Gemstones media briefing

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:42:43 +0000

Mining company, PP Gemstones, held a media briefing today to share details on its legal dispute with Assmang, a prominent mining company jointly owned by Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals. Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter was at the briefing and joins me on the line to share details about this…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

The World Bank has two big problems with South Africa

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:10:07 +0000

The World Bank has said that South Africa should end its “excessive” regulatory burden, and that government needs to overhaul its BEE laws. The Bank elaborated that government needs to remove policies that cause the economy to remain stagnant. Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst and an expert on BEE, joins me on the line to share his views on this…

GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

FF+ slams Hawks' treason probe against AfriForum

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:51:36 +0000

The Freedom Front Plus has criticised the Hawks' decision to investigate high treason against AfriForum over US lobbying and “spreading misinformation”, saying the ANC should be charged for its policies and state capture. The newly elected Freedom Front Plus leader, Corné Mulder, joins me on the line to share more on this…

GUEST: Corné Mulder, newly elected leader of the Freedom Front Plus

The One Thing by Bruce Whitfield

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:22:21 +0000

Through this book, Bruce challenged deep thinkers, leaders in various fields and his contributors to identify ‘One Thing’ that, if they were president for half an hour, they would order to be implemented so it could have impetus that our economy so desperately needs. Guess what I was one of those contributors.

GUEST: Bruce Whitfield, Business Speaker, Journalist & Author

JMPD investigates e-wallet bribes

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:59:57 +0000

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has revealed that it is currently investigating several cases where police officers are suspected of soliciting bribes from motorists. What is even more shocking is that their investigation will probe fund transfers via e-wallets or cash apps, something that clearly demonstrates that ‘the cold drink’ culture has been evolving.

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

USAID cuts spark protests in Kenya

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:59:20 +0000

Let’s move to Kenya now where widespread demonstrations erupted yesterday in Kakuma Refugee Camp. We understand that the protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp, following funding cuts from the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID). This has also affected a huge portion of the health workforce in the East African country. According to UNAIDS, Kenya relies on direct U.S funding for 29 percent of its HIV-related spending. To react to this is ……

GUEST (Kenya): Brian Olang, Human Rights Advocate & Monitoring and Response Officer at the Kenya Human Rights Commission

Trial begins for Joshlin Smith's kidnapping

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:36:34 +0000

One of the most anticipated trials in the Western Cape finally began today, at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Saldanha Bay. Residents came out in their numbers to attend the proceedings, a first of its kind in the area. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer joins me on the line to shed light on the case being moved from the High Court to a Multipurpose Centre…

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

VAT costs for being in the GNU

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:31:21 +0000

A few weeks ago, the EFF opposed a VAT increase but also said they would join the so-called government of national unity if the DA left. The ANC has now suggested they will approach the EFF if DA declines to support their VAT plan. For a bit of analysis on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

Afrikaners are not victims’: Civic movement Betereinders unveils ‘Not USA, but You, SA’ campaign

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:04:38 +0000

The not-for-profit organisation Betereinders unveiled its “Not USA, but You SA” campaign in Pretoria on Saturday. Over a braai and under a banner proclaiming their campaign, the group said they did not believe Afrikaners were victims who needed refuge in the US due to the government's land policies. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Johan Erasmus, Betereinders member

Legally, what would constitute a treason charge?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:45:07 +0000

What actually constitutes a treasonous act according to South African law? Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys joins me on the line to help us understand the legalities behind a treason charge…

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys

Organisations call for Afriforum to be charged with treason

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:44:09 +0000

South African politicians and citizens alike are increasing the calls for lobby group AfriForum to be charged with treason for allegedly perpetuating disinformation about farm killings, the Expropriation Act and more on the world stage. The South African National Civics Organisation is one of the groups that believes AfriForum is guilty of treason, economic sabotage, foreign interference, and incitement of racial panic. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Buntu Gwija Deputy Secretary of the South African National Civics Organisation

EFF march to Joburg Water

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:58:12 +0000

Today, EFF in Gauteng marched to Joburg Water, demanding an immediate end to water-shedding. The party also wants a comprehensive plan for water safety and sustainable water management. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dumisani Baleni, EFF Spokesperson in Gauteng

Arab League emergency summit

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:54:15 +0000

Tomorrow, Arab League members will meet in Cairo to discuss Egypt’s comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza. This in so many ways is aimed at countering Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza. But experts have warned that the difficulty with Egypt’s plan lies in financing it. So how vital is tomorrow’s meeting and what can we expect from it? For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

ActionSA has announced several legislative proposals, including one bill that if passed into law will see the abolishment of deputy ministers

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:53:24 +0000

ActionSA has announced several legislative proposals, including one bill that if passed into law will see the abolishment of deputy ministers and limit the president’s powers to make cabinet appointments. Joining us to explain the party’s proposed reforms is…..

GUEST: Athol Trollip, ActionSA Parliamentary leader

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr Tessa Dowling

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:10:57 +0000

As we wrap up International Mother Tongue Language Month. Today we are joined by someone who has been described as an erudite scholar of note when it comes to mother tongue education, Dr Tessa Dowling. She is an acclaimed Xhosa lecturer with a Distinguished Teacher Award from UCT.

GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town

The issue of ‘cash back’ allegations levelled against government officials

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:45:49 +0000

As you may have heard, in the previous hour we spoke to Thandi Mkhanzana who is representing Women In Tourism about the issue of ‘cash back’ allegations levelled against government officials. We are taking this issue forward now as we are joined by MEC Mvoko who is going to tell us more about the Treasury’s action plan in terms of how they are dealing with this issue as we know that this has been going on for quite some time now (since 2019 to be precise).

GUEST: Mlungisi Mvoko, MEC for Finance in the Eastern Cape

Civil society organisations concerned with branded school desks

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:43:59 +0000

Civil society organisations committed to food justice, children’s health and education rights put out a statement yesterday detailing their concern by the recent handover of McDonald’s-branded ‘Mi Desk’ desks to two Cape Town schools, facilitated by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube. This follows similar corporate-branded desk donations from Old Mutual and Hollywood Bets. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahfouz Raffee, Head of Research at Equal Education

Finance MEC in the Eastern Cape, Mlungisi Mvoko has warned government officials in the province not to engage in illegal activities that are at variance with government’s code of conduct.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:06:03 +0000

Finance MEC in the Eastern Cape, Mlungisi Mvoko has warned government officials in the province not to engage in illegal activities that are at variance with government’s code of conduct. This after he was made aware that some government employees were unethically exchanging travelling and accommodation vouchers for cash, something that affects the accommodation industry negatively. Joining us to explain how this practice is crippling the accommodation sector is……

GUEST: Thandi Mkhanzana, Chairperson of Women In Tourism in Amathole region

Spaza shops registration deadline

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:04:29 +0000

Today marks the deadline for the registration of spaza shops and food handling outlets. Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has made it clear that today’s deadline will not be extended. But how has this process affected the country’s foreign-owned spaza shops so far?

GUEST: Amir Sheikh, Chairman of the African Diaspora Forum

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump to sign an agreement for the US to exploit Ukraine’s rare earth mineral resources.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:03:08 +0000

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump to sign an agreement for the US to exploit Ukraine’s rare earth mineral resources. This as he attempts to leverage Ukraine’s mineral wealth for future US security guarantees. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST (Ukraine): Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

Trump orders USAID-funded HIV organisations in SA to shut down

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:27:43 +0000

Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa, who receive their funds through the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, woke up to letters that were sent overnight telling them their grants have been ended, permanently. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

The EAF-Nansen Programme is celebrating 50 years this year

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:04:41 +0000

We look at the work of the EAF-Nansen Programme that is celebrating 50 years this year. This as we assess its contributions to fisheries management and biodiversity conservation and its partnership with South Africa, and beyond. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Merete Tandstad, EAF-Nansen Programme Coordinator of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

eThekwini Municipality Water Issues

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:45:26 +0000

Yesterday I spoke to Asad Gaffar, the chairperson of the eThekwini Ratepayers’ Protest Movement about water issues residents in the eThekwini Municipal have been faced with. It is so bad, residents in that area are now threatening to withhold their municipal payments. Ednick Msweli, Head of water and sanitation in eThekwini joins me on the line to share what the municipality is doing about these water issues

GUEST: Ednick Msweli, Head of water and sanitation

SOPA Reports: Limpopo and North West

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:44:34 +0000

Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, delivered her first State of the Province Address under the 7th administration. Her colleague in the North West, Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, also delivered his maiden State of the Province Address during the Official Opening of the North West Provincial Legislature. We’ll cross to two SABC reporters from the two provinces to get a report on some of the key points from today’s addresses…

GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC News Reporter in the North West

GUEST: Mahlatse Paladi, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

The Global Watch: AfriForum’s visit to the US - is it about quelling the conflict or fanning the flames?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:03:55 +0000

We ask this question after an AfriForum and Solidarity Movement delegation met with representatives of the Trump administration in Washington yesterday to discuss what the group terms the ANC’s reckless policies and poor governance of the country. To give us a sense of how the group’s visit has been covered in the U.S is….

GUEST (U.S): Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News US Correspondent

Buy Local Summit & Expo

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:03:02 +0000

As the country prepares for the upcoming ‘Buy Local Summit and Expo’ which is due to take place next month. We are joined by the CEO of Proudly SA to discuss how buying local has a profound impact on job creation and economic growth in the country.

GUEST: Eustace Mashimbye, CEO of Proudly SA

Prof John Lamola appointed as SAA CEO

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:02:08 +0000

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Professor John Lamola as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of the South African Airways, despite allegations of political interference in the appointment process. So now the big question is - is the new CEO capable of flying SAA to greater heights? For more reaction on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Guy Leitch, Aviation analyst & Editor of SA Flyer Magazine

UJ research study unlocks municipality potential with Inclusive Growth Index to tackle inequality

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:41:09 +0000

In a move to address systemic inequalities within South Africa’s municipalities, the University of Johannesburg’s School of Public Management, in partnership with Infrastructure South Africa, has launched a transformative Local Government Inclusive Growth Index. To get more information on what the index aims to do, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Daniel Meyer, the study's lead researcher

Bullying in schools

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:39:33 +0000

Earlier on we spoke to ,,, about issues of bullying in schools. According to reports, Schools have reported a shocking 548 cases of bullying since the start of the academic year on January 15. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education activist

Cape Town’s Table Mountain was again engulfed in flames yesterday as firefighters battled a relentless wildfire that broke out

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:05:02 +0000

Cape Town’s Table Mountain was again engulfed in flames yesterday as firefighters battled a relentless wildfire that broke out in the Newlands Ravine on Sunday morning. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Charles Phahlane, South African National Parks’ Senior Manager for Communications in the Cape Region

ANC announces ANC GP’s reconfigured provincial leadership

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:45:19 +0000

Earlier today, the ANC SG, Fikile Mbalula announced the reconfigured Gauteng provincial leadership collective. We’ll share clips from the press briefing then get analysis from political analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast

CLIP 1 _ ANC SG, Fikile Mbalula announces the reconfigured leadership

CLIP 2 _ ANC SG, Fikile Mbalula talks about the immediate task for the new Gauteng leadership

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

City of eThekwini water problems

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:44:18 +0000

The eThekwini Ratepayers’ Protest Movement is the latest entity to voice discontent at the escalating water supply crisis in the city of eThekwini. Asad Gaffar, eThekwini Ratepayers’ Protest Movement Chairperson joins me on the line to share some of the frustrations residents are facing and to share details about their upcoming march…

GUEST: Asad Gaffar, eThekwini Ratepayers’ Protest Movement Chairperson

Spaza shops & small business registration deadline

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:56:16 +0000

With the deadline for registration period of the spaza shops and other food-handling outlets drawing closer. The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Ketso Makume is calling on business owners and other relevant stakeholders to join hands with government to ensure that unregistered businesses that qualify get assistance with the registration in order to meet Friday’s deadline. MEC Makume joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism

Is our education system well equipped to deal with incidents of bullying?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:52:08 +0000

According to the department of basic education about 548 cases of bullying have been reported since the beginning of the academic year, with Limpopo leading with 305 cases. The department has also made it clear that it’s doing its best to address this issue and has urged parents to play their part to counter this problem.

GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

(RSF) recently signed a political charter to establish a parallel government with allied political and armed groups.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:51:24 +0000

Let’s focus on Sudan now where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) recently signed a political charter to establish a parallel government with allied political and armed groups. The RSF and the army have been fighting for control of the country since April 2023, and interestingly the RSF has conquered nearly all of Darfur but is struggling to cement its hold on the region and is on the verge of losing all of Khartoum to the army.

GUEST: Ibrahim Deen, Independent Researcher & political commentator

New HIV treatment campaign

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:28:17 +0000

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, launched a new HIV treatment campaign in Soweto, aiming to expand access and get more people on treatment by December 2025. We spoke to the Minister earlier today and now get reaction to this new campaign from…

GUEST: Anele Yawa, TAC General Secretary

ANC announces reconfigured provincial leadership in KZN

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:39:05 +0000

ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, is in KwaZulu-Natal today to announce the reconfigured provincial leadership. The newly reconfigured ANC KZN Provincial Task Team is constituted as follows:

GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst

State drops charges against former JHB Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:38:31 +0000

The state has dropped all charges against former Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda. The charges related to the defrauding of several Soweto residents in 2011 in an alleged funeral policy scam. To get reaction on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ganief Hendricks, Al Jama-ah Party Leader

The state of the crypto industry report

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:05:17 +0000

We unpack the State of the Crypto Industry 2025 report that was recently released by Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform. According to the findings of the report, in Africa, Nigeria recorded the highest rate of fraud across the crypto sector at 8.3% last year. Also crypto platforms experienced a 20% rise in traffic during major market events. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Jarryd Jansen, Senior Business Development Manager for Africa at Sumsub

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi gives an update on the progress that has been made so far regarding the implementation process of the recommendations of the Health Market Inquiry into the private healthcare sector.

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:03:53 +0000

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi gives an update on the progress that has been made so far regarding the implementation process of the recommendations of the Health Market Inquiry into the private healthcare sector. Some of you may recall that in 2019, the inquiry recommended a number of interventions aimed at improving access to private healthcare. This after its findings among other things revealed that private healthcare was characterised by high and rising costs and over-utilisation. Also earlier today, Motsoaledi led the official launch of the national campaign to close 1.1 million HIV treatment gap by December this year.

GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health

Border Management Authority plans to secure our borders as they have publicly pronounced on numerous occasions

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:02:35 +0000

Following the arrest of two immigration specialists. We hear from the Border Management Authority about their plans to secure our borders as they have publicly pronounced on numerous occasions that they will not tolerate any misconduct that undermines the rule of law and the security of the country.

GUEST: Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner & Spokesperson of the Border Management Authority (BMA)

MK Party announces National High Command

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:37:42 +0000

Earlier today, MK party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, announced the leaders of the party's National High Command in Sandton. The disciplinary issues around Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla were also addressed at the press conference. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha was in Sandton and joins me on the line to share some highlights from the presser…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

South African borders are porous because you, the politicians, have decided you want a Mickey Mouse defence force," (SANDF) Lieutenant-General Peter Ntshavheni Maphaha said

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:26:24 +0000

SANDF Lieutenant-General, Peter Ntshavheni-Maphaha made comments that did not sit well with the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans. Speaking at the funeral of Staff Sergeant Ishmael Molahlehi held in the Free State over the weekend, Ntshavheni-Maphaha said this…

CLIP

South African National Defense Union’s National Secretary, Pikkie Greeff joins me on the line to react to this statement by the Lieutenant-General…

GUEST: Pikkie Greeff, SANDU National Secretary

Joburg mayor, Dada Morero was quoted as saying, ‘My task is to fix a broken city’

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:04:49 +0000

In article published earlier this month, Joburg mayor, Dada Morero was quoted as saying, ‘My task is to fix a broken city’. If you are a resident of this city then you would agree with the mayor, Johannesburg is broken. The Mayor now joins me on the line to talk about some of the things that are broken in the city and how far are we from fixing them…

GUEST: Dada Morero, City of Joburg Executive Mayor

Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:03:15 +0000

The Competition Commission has released a provisional report on the impact of digital platforms on traditional media. The Inquiry, called the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, has found Google to enjoy a monopoly in South Africa. SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi joins me on the line to share some of the key findings of the Inquiry…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

should we be hopeful that this war will end soon, given the ongoing peace talks that the Trump administration has initiated?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:06:31 +0000

As today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, we examine the ongoing conflict and the damage it has caused in both countries, asking what have they won and lost in three years of war and should we be hopeful that this war will end soon, given the ongoing peace talks that the Trump administration has initiated?

GUEST (Russia): Dr Andrey Kortunov, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council

Government should do away with the department of small business and development, says CDE

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:05:20 +0000

Ann Bernstein explains why her organisation (CDE) wants the department of small business and development to shut down. According to her, the flawed belief that government can create businesses must be abandoned and that small business development must be placed firmly in the hands of the private sector. She joins us now to elaborate further on this…….

GUEST: Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE)

South Africa currently on stage 4: Should we expect more power cuts in 2025?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:04:39 +0000

Yesterday, many South Africans woke up to the awful news of stage 6 load shedding after about twenty days of no incident. According to Eskom, four units went down at Camden Power station, at about 01:30am on Sunday morning, necessitating the escalation of load shedding to stage 6. So does this mean that load shedding is back in full force? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, Independent Economic & Energy analyst

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Justice Dumisa Ntsebeza

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:11:52 +0000

Today we speak to someone who rose to prominence in the 1990s as Commissioner and Head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Investigative Unit. He is also widely known for championing and promoting the concept of alternative dispute resolution in South Africa, and I’m talking about Advocate / Justice Dumisa Ntsebeza.

GUEST: Justice Dumisa Ntsebeza, Justice of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights & former Head of the TRC Investigative Unit

Budget 2025 delay, an opportunity for a People’s Budget amid a cost of living crisis

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:19 +0000

The Budget Justice Coalition reaffirmed their position that a VAT hike, particularly a 2% increase, is a regressive and unjust approach. Instead, the coalition believes that this moment calls for progressive fiscal policy proposals that foreground the rights and livelihoods of the most vulnerable. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mahfouz Raffee is a member of the Budget Justice Coalition and a researcher at Equal Education

State of the Province Address: Eastern Cape and Free State

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:11 +0000

The Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane as well as the Free State Premier, Maqueen Letsoha Mathae, delivered their respective State of the Province Address today. SOPA’s generally cover wide-ranging political, economic and social matters and also considers the general state of a Province. 2 SABC News Reporters will join me on the line to share key points from today’s addresses…

GUEST: Sidima Mfeku, SABC News Reporter (Eastern Cape)

GUEST: Kamogelo Seekoei, SABC News Reporter (Free State)

KZN Human Settlements MEC visits families of those who died due to torrential rains

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:04 +0000

Yesterday, I spoke to a SABC News Reporter based in KZN about the deaths in the province that happened due to mudslides after torrential rains. Earlier today, the KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma went to visit families who lost loved ones. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Siboniso Duma, MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KZN

G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting Wrap

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:01:02 +0000

Today marks the final day of the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. A lot of issues have been discussed but interestingly, South Africa is pushing for Africa’s inclusion into the global agenda. Another key issue is that yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa called for cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and rising intolerance. So was this a fruitful meeting even without the attendance of the United States of America? To answer this question, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC International News Desk

According to Mchunu, his department has observed an overall decrease in several categories of crime, encouragingly, a 9.8% decrease in murder cases.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:53:24 +0000

Earlier today, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu released the quarterly crime stats for 2024/2025. According to Mchunu, his department has observed an overall decrease in several categories of crime, encouragingly, a 9.8% decrease in murder cases. Reacting to the latest crime stats, Action Society has welcomed Minister Mchunu’s invitation for stronger partnerships between the South African police and communities in the ongoing war against crime.

GUEST: Juanita du Preez, National spokesperson of Action Society

The U.S Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwandas Minister of State for Regional Integration and a senior member of the M23 group Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:39 +0000

As the war continues in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwandas Minister of State for Regional Integration and a senior member of the M23 group Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston. The two leaders are accused of enabling the RDF and M23’s destabilising activities in the eastern DRC. But why sanction a minister and not President Paul Kagame? Just how influential is minister Kabarebe? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African Affairs commentator & works for Channel Africa as well

Various departments in KwaZulu-Natal are meeting with the Provincial Legislature’s SCOPA, to report on how they have implemented legislature resolutions

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:11 +0000

Various departments in KwaZulu-Natal are meeting with the Provincial Legislature’s SCOPA, to report on how they have implemented legislature resolutions, relating to how they handle public funds. We also understand that the issue of Ithala Bank will also top the agenda. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Tim Brauteseth, Chairperson of SCOPA in KZN Provincial Legislature

Five people have been killed in mudslides at Winklespruit near Amanzimtoti,

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:40:43 +0000

Five people have been killed in mudslides at Winklespruit near Amanzimtoti, south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. This according to the Provincial Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa Makamu, SABC News Reporter

Deadline for registration of spaza shops approaching

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:40:07 +0000

Deadline for registration of spaza shops and other food handling outlets is drawing near. Business owners are reminded once again to register their businesses before next week Friday (28th of Feb 2025). This to avoid being closed and also to ensure that they are compliant. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)

Varsity students are protesting because they cannot register due to historic debt and other financial issues.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:57:09 +0000

As we’ve seen happening in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, Varsity students are protesting because they cannot register due to historic debt and other financial issues. Today, Wits University students who are on a hunger strike took their protest to the Wits Great Hall earlier as they continue making an impassioned plea to the institution’s management to allow them to register despite their historic debt. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lerato Setsiba, Wits Solidarity Sleepover Movement Coordinator

G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:37:15 +0000

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting that is currently underway in Nasrec. South Africa hopes to use the G20 deliberations to promote inclusive growth, industrialisation, employment, and the reduction of inequality. For more on this, let’s now cross to……..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Foreign ministers from 19 countries, as well as the European Union and the African Union are meeting in south africa today and tomorrow.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:36:27 +0000

Foreign ministers from 19 countries, as well as the European Union and the African Union are meeting in our country today and tomorrow. Their meeting will among other things discuss current global geopolitical dynamics and reflect on South Africa’s G20 Presidency High-Level Deliverables, and the Review of the G20@20, which examines the impact of the G20 during the two decades of its existence. However though, they will have to do this without the group’s richest member, the United States of America. This after the country’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced two weeks ago that he won’t attend this crucial meeting due to Pretoria’s anti-American agenda. But will their absence be felt and just how vital is this meeting for South Africa and the rest of the African continent? For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political economist and Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg

Political parties reacting budget speech being postponed

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:55:12 +0000

guest: Mzwanele Manyi

The DA is using the budget to frustrate the ANC in terms of NHI policy and expropriation bill says EFF

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:40:34 +0000

We continue getting reaction to the budget speech being postponed. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the African National Congress (ANC) of being arrogant.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:30:02 +0000

We continue getting reaction to the budget speech being postponed. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Karabo KHAKHAU, DA National Spokesperson

The African National Congress (ANC) has clarified that it was not only the Democratic Alliance (DA) that opposed the VAT increase, but other political parties, including the ANC itself, also expressed opposition

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:23:17 +0000

For the first time since 1994, the Budget Policy Statement was not delivered due to parties in the executive not agreeing to some issues. We getting reaction from some of the parties in Parliament…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

Budget Speech postponement

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:07:07 +0000

Was this a necessary embarrassment to test the strength of our democratic rule? How will today’s postponement affect the business of government going forward and what about the markets and investor confidence? Joining us for this conversation is……..

GUEST: Miyelani Holeni, Local government expert with specialisation in revenue management, governance, infrastructure delivery and economic development

What does budget speech postponement mean for the government of National Unity?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:58 +0000

For the first time since 1994, the Budget Policy Statement was not delivered due to parties in the executive not agreeing to some issues. What does this mean for the government of National Unity?

GUEST: Asanda Ngoasheng, Political Analyst

Value Added Tax is at the centre of this huge disagreement that lead to budget speech postponement

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:30:27 +0000

The issue of Value Added Tax is at the centre of this huge disagreement as we are told that it was to be hiked by two percentage points. Cosatu also doesn’t support VAT hike……..let’s hear from……

GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator

Black Sash reacts to Budget Speech postponement

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:28:11 +0000

GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

Political Analysis: ANC KZN and GP reconfiguration

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:53:20 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to SABC Political News Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo about the reconfiguration of the ANC leadership in KZN and Gauteng. The ANC national leadership met yesterday to discuss the reconfiguration in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of the party’s renewal efforts. Political Analyst, Sandile Swana joins me on the line to share his views on this reconfiguration…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

Youth activist overcomes challenges to get into business

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:40:47 +0000

Sibusiso Ntuli is a young man who has faced numerous hurdles in his long journey to establish himself as a formidable businessman. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sibusiso Ntuli, youth activist and businessman

Zanzou Nightclub Violence

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:51:45 +0000

A man identifying himself as Pablo, took to social media platform Tik Tok to take responsibility for leaking shocking videos showing extreme violence and torture perpetrated by Zanzou's nightclub bouncers against patrons who reportedly failed to settle their bills. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Alderman Hannes Coetzee, MMC Community Safety in the City of Tshwane.

Budget Speech Build Up/Expectations

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:37:54 +0000

As South Africans are keenly waiting for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver his 2025 Budget Speech tomorrow afternoon. We hear from the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis as he calls for no cuts to pro-poor grant-funding to municipalities and provinces.

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

SA’s unemployment rate drops to 31.9%

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:00:22 +0000

Stats SA’s latest data shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate has decreased to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of last year - which simply means that the number of employed people increased by 132 000. Employment gains were observed in the formal sector, the informal sector and private households. For more clarity on these latest figures, we are joined by……

GUEST: Solly Molayi, Acting DDG, responsible for population and social statistics

ANC Politics: Reconfiguration of Gauteng and KZN PECs

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:49:37 +0000

The ANC National Working Committee has made sweeping changes to its provincial structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Two provincial secretaries, namely; Bheki Mtolo and TK Nciza will not be part of the newly reconfigured provincial structures. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News senior political reporter

Growing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America over several policy issues

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:48:52 +0000

We look at the growing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America over several policy issues. This after four U.S congressmen recently asked President Donald Trump to reconsider South Africa’s eligibility from the African Growth and Opportunities Act. Removal from this trade act would be a major blow to South Africa’s agricultural sector. But what should South Africa do to protect its interests? For more analysis on this, we are joined on the line by…

GUEST (U.S): Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and international security: regularly covering the State Department, Pentagon, and White House

My Vote Counts Court Challenge

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:38:50 +0000

Earlier today, the Western Cape High Court heard the application by advocacy NGO My Vote Counts, which challenges the constitutionality of the Political Funding Act. The organisation wants the court to declare parts of the Act unconstitutional, arguing that in its current form, the Act undermines the right to transparency and accountability in political party funding. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…..

GUEST: Elisha Kunene, Researcher and Spokesperson for My Vote Counts

Joburg’s water crisis: Residents left high and dry

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:38:07 +0000

The water community action network, WaterCAN, recently released a statement on the water situation in Joburg. According to the statement, there’s no water and not enough information. Added to that, there’s inadequate planning which equals to a deluge of anger among residents. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

Budget Speech: The Healthy Living Alliance campaign for crucial sugar tax increase

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:59:41 +0000

The Healthy Living Alliance is looking to the Minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana, to increase the sugar tax levy from 10% to a more meaningful 20%. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Angelika Grimbeek, The Healthy Living Alliance’s Nutrition Programme Manager

City of Joburg on regulations to drill a borehole

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:43:24 +0000

Drilling for a borehole has temporarily halted Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations. According to the Gautrain Management Agency, investigations have established that illegal drilling for a borehole was being conducted on a private property above the tunnel. Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Community Safety in the City of Joburg City joins me on the line to tell us about the city’s strict regulations on drilling boreholes…

GUEST: Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC Community Safety in the City of Joburg

Imam Muhsin Hendricks shot and killed in Gqeberha

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:42:26 +0000

Cape Town based Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was often described as the ‘world’s first openly gay imam’, was gunned down in an apparent hit murder in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. Dr. Faisal Suliman, South African Muslim Network Chairperson, joins me on the line to react to this shooting…

GUEST: Dr. Faisal Suliman, South African Muslim Network Chairperson

What informs SA Metros’ poor performance?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:20:28 +0000

According to the latest report that was written by Professor Ivan Turok and Justin Visagie, titled “Striking disparities in employment across South Africa: Evidence from a new spatial database”, South Africa’s eight metros are not evolving in ways that raise productivity and this impedes the country’s national economy. Some of the contributing factors to this are water and energy crisis, infrastructure decay and collapse, accompanied by instability and mismanagement in local government. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Ivan Turok, Distinguished Research Fellow in the Equitable Education and Economies research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

The Global Watch: European Union Summit on Ukraine

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:19:41 +0000

As the EU leaders are converging in Paris today to discuss possible solutions regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The United States of America has decided to kick start its own peace process by having direct talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. This as European and Ukrainian officials worry about being sidelined by Washington in peace talks. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine and that there can only be peace if Ukraine’s sovereignty is secured. So how significant are these two separate meetings and why are EU leaders concerned about the US’s negotiation strategy?

GUEST: Professor John Keiger, former Research Director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge

City of Ekurhuleni’s Eskom debt

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:17:12 +0000

Following Eskom’s public notice, warning the City of Ekurhuleni about extended power cuts due to unpaid electricity bills. The City’s MMC for finance Jongizizwe Dlabathi has revealed that the municipality has lodged a dispute on the amount of money Eskom claims to be owed, also stating that it was unfair for the power utility to issue a notice while still engaging with the city. Dlabathi joins us now to elaborate further on this……

GUEST: Jongizizwe Dlabathi, MMC for Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Baleka Mbete

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:10:13 +0000

Today we hear from our former Deputy President and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete. She is someone who needs no introduction really as we all know that her contribution to the country’s liberation struggle says a lot about her resistance, loyalty to the country and leadership qualities. Just like any other politician in this country, who has lived long enough to have witnessed the dark side of South Africa, she will tell you that our hard-won civil liberties and political freedom should never be undermined or reversed.

GUEST: Baleka Mbete, former Deputy President & former Speaker of the National Assembly

Change of SASSA cards to Postbank cards deadline extended to March 20

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:53:49 +0000

The Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe released a joint statement today announcing an extension to the SASSA cards to Postbank cards process. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kwena Moloto, Department of Communications & Digital Technologies’ Ministry Spokesperson

Water crisis: What can be done?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:40:42 +0000

Yesterday, I spoke to Puleng Mopeli, from Joburg Water’s Communication and Marketing Department about the water crisis the city is currently facing. Many other areas in South Africa are facing similar struggles. Civil engineer and associate director at NR Aqua, Bulelani Ndebele, joins me on the line to talk about possible solutions for water supply in South Africa…

GUEST: Bulelani Ndebele, Civil engineer and associate director at NR Aqua

Call for submissions in respect of SAHRC’s Investigative Inquiry into unplaced learners in Gauteng

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:39:45 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Office confirms that it has received several complaints concerning unplaced learners in Gauteng for the 2025 academic year. These learners are those who should be attending school, including in schools for learners with special educational needs and centres, but have not been allocated a place in any school yet. Zamantungwa Mbeki, South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Manager joins me on the line to tell us what will happen next…

GUEST: Zamantungwa Mbeki, South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Manager

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla’s apology letter part2

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:06:38 +0000

MK Party member Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has issued another apology letter, this time around directed to the party’s secretary general Floyd Shivambu after her recent distasteful public remarks which have caused offence, division and disruption within the MK Party. But how genuine is her apology considering the fact that she didn’t sincerely apologise to Floyd the first time around?

GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, Independent political analyst

Lerato Mataboge elected as new AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:03:46 +0000

In conversation with Lerato Mataboge who was recently elected as the new AU Commissioner for infrastructure and energy by the African Union Executive Council. Prior to this appointment, Lerato championed transformative infrastructure projects across the continent, advocating for sustainable energy and regional connectivity. Interestingly, she currently holds the position of Deputy Director General in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.

GUEST (Ethiopia): Lerato Mataboge, AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

The MK Party is pointing fingers at Floyd Shivambu, accusing him of being responsible for a poorly written SONA debate speech delivered by John Hlophe

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:43:22 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Samkelo Maseko about the tensions that have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech. Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast joins me on the line to share his political analysis of what's happening in the MK Party

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

Brutal killing of Raygun the baboon

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:39:37 +0000

Not sure if you’ve seen this story but a baboon named Raygun, was killed at a school in Delmas last week. This morning, a second baboon, was spotted and captured on his way to Pretoria. There’s now a reward for any information on what happened to Raygun. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

Guest: Samanta Stelli, Publicity & Communications Officer at the NSPCA

The Johannesburg High Court has been temporarily closed due to a water shortage.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:46:00 +0000

The Johannesburg High Court has been temporarily closed due to a water shortage. Johannesburg is facing a severe water crisis, with 28 out of 61 reservoirs and towers at critically low levels or completely without water. … joins me on the line to talk about this water crisis and shed light on when can Joburg residents expect things to be sorted out…

GUEST: Puleng Mopeli, from Joburg Water’s Communication and Marketing Department

Minara Chamber of Commerce elects Ebrahim Patel as its new president

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:13:57 +0000

We hear from the newly elected President of the Minara Chamber of Commerce, Ebrahim Patel. According to Patel, members of the Chamber can look forward to an array of opportunities as he intends to expand its influence and strategic partnerships.

GUEST: Ebrahim Patel, President of the Minara Chamber of Commerce

U.S President Donald Trump has spoken to both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky about the possibilities of achieving peace.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:12:46 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump has spoken to both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky about the possibilities of achieving peace. According to Trump, Putin agreed that Washington and Moscow will immediately engage in direct negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. So, should we be optimistic that peace may finally prevail in that part of the world? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Professor John Stremlau, Professor of International Relations at Wits

Tensions have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:11:41 +0000

We understand that tensions have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech. Also it is public knowledge that some members of the party are reportedly jostling for power. It’s been a year and two months since the party was formed - how should we characterise its trajectory so far? For more on this, we are joined by …….

GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News Senior Reporter

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Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:10:11 +0000

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel

Expropriation Act in court: Legal Analysis

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:38:31 +0000

Earlier on I spoke to DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, about the DA challenging the Expropriation Act; arguing that the law is unconstitutional and, therefore, invalid. Does the party have a strong case? … joins me on the line for legal analysis…

Guest: Modidima Mannya, Advocate and Legal Analyst

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their lives in the DRC was expected to happen last week Saturday. That did not happen.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:37:36 +0000

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their lives in the DRC was expected to happen last week Saturday. That did not happen. Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter, joins me on the line to give us an update on the repatriation proceedings…

Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

Corruption Perception Index: No changes to SA ranking

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:59:43 +0000

South Africa’s battle against corruption appears to be at a standstill, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International yesterday. The country scored 41, unchanged from last year, falling below the global average of 43 and marking a three-point decline since 2019. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Janine Erasmus, Website Editor at Corruption Watch

National Epilepsy Week

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:39:34 +0000

As we observe National Epilepsy Week, we hear from the department of health in Gauteng about their work in promoting and ensuring that they improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy and those affected by it.

GUEST: Dr Dimakatso Makwela, Head of Neurology at the Department of Health in Gauteng

CRL Commission vows to urgently address issues that have plagued communities for too long

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:06:57 +0000

In conversation with the CRL Rights Commission following its strategic planning session. The commission has made several important pronouncements in relation to the Phoenix Massacre, commercialisation of religion, KwasizaBantu Christian mission and the whole issue of recycling of graves in Durban.

GUEST: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission

Not all Afrikaners are like AfriForum and Solidarity, says Max du Preez

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:54:00 +0000

Veteran journalist Max du Preez weighs in on the AfriForum/Solidarity matter regarding South Africa’s new expropriation act and Donald Trump’s view on it. He argues that our country is capable of solving its own problems and that we do not need external bodies to intervene.

GUEST: Max du Preez, South African Author, Columnist & founding Editor of Vrye Weekblad

Helen Zille asserts that Trump's claim about land expropriation without compensation in South Africa is inaccurate

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:52:37 +0000

DA’s Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille joins us to explain the party’s court challenge against expropriation act. According to her, the reason why the Democratic Alliance decided to take this matter to court is because they believe the Act is vague and contradictory in several clauses, which renders it unconstitutional.

GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

Manhunt for Pollsmoor inmate who escaped on Sunday

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:36:09 +0000

A manhunt has been launched for an inmate who escaped from Pollsmoor Prison this past Sunday. For more on this, I am joined by…

Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services spokesperson

Pepfar projects are exempted from Trump’s ban on aid for SA

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:36:05 +0000

US President, Donald Trump, recently banned foreign aid to South Africa. Founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, Mia Malan joins me on the line to breakdown how this ban works as it has been reported that the ban does not include Pepfar projects.

Guest: Mia Malan, Founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

Education Department responds: SAHRC launches report on school sanitation crisis in the Eastern Cape

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:14 +0000

I just spoke to Dr. Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape about the commission’s report on school sanitation crisis in the Eastern Cape. Siyabonga Mtima, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape joins me on the line to respond to this report…

Guest: Malibongwe Mtima, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape

SAHRC launches report on school sanitation crisis in the Eastern Cape

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:39:13 +0000

The South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape has released a damning report on the government's failure to eradicate pit latrines in schools. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr. Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape

The state of MK Party and its internal squabbles

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:10:02 +0000

How will the party’s internal divisions affect its objectives ahead of next year’s local government elections and probably its ability to attract more members as well? We ask this question following well publicised tensions between Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and the party’s secretary general Floyd Shivambu. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tessa Dooms, Political analyst & Director of Programs at the Rivonia Circle

The ongoing legal matter between Congo vs Apple

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:08:36 +0000

We give you an update on the ongoing legal matter between Congo vs Apple. Some of you may recall that a group of international lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo filed court papers in December last year, demanding that Apple’s subsidiaries in France, Belgium and Apple US parent company respond to a series of questions about whether the tech giant is somehow benefiting from the country’s blood minerals.

GUEST (UK): Robert Amsterdam, is an American-Canadian international lawyer, specialising in political cases and human rights. He is also the founding partner of Amsterdam and Partners LLP

Celebrating Wouter Kellerman’s 3rd GRAMMY Award

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:07:56 +0000

Following his 2023 recognition for his powerful song ‘Bayethe’. Acclaimed South African flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman recently won his third GRAMMY Award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards for his album Triveni, and today we celebrate and salute him for his latest achievement.

GUEST: Wouter Kellerman, South African flutist and composer, and 3 x GRAMMY Award winner

Former EFF MP, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has left the EFF

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:29:51 +0000

Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University joins me on the line to share her views on this announcement as well as other events leading up to this moment…

Guest: Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University

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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:04:31 +0000

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Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Congo

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:49:52 +0000

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government, but also urged Congo’s president to directly negotiate with them. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs

Renowned paediatric pulmonologist Professor Refiloe Masekela has received the prestigious American Thoracic Society (ATS) World Lung Award.

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:56:24 +0000

Renowned paediatric pulmonologist Professor Refiloe Masekela has received the prestigious American Thoracic Society (ATS) World Lung Award. The award recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals in improving global lung health. Masekela is the current President of the South African Thoracic Society, underscoring her influence in shaping respiratory healthcare policies and practices in South Africa and beyond.

GUEST: Professor Refiloe Masekela, Head of Paediatrics and Child Health at UKZN

the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:50:47 +0000

In conversation with Professor Xolela Mangcu about the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. This after U.S President Donald Trump issued another executive order which outlines plans for the resettlement of white South African farmers and their families in the U.S, as refugees.

GUEST (U.S): Professor Xolela Mangcu, Professor of Sociology & History @George Washington University in the U.S

Ndlozi quits EFF and party politics

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:49:54 +0000

It’s official, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s relationship with the Economic Freedom Fighters has ended. Not too many people were surprised though, considering how the party handled the issue of his suspension post Floyd Shivambu’s departure. But did he receive a fair hearing from the party or he was simply sidelined based on hearsay and suspicion? Joining us for this conversation is Mzwandile Mbeje, SABC News Politics Editor who had an exclusive interview with him.

GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje, SABC News Politics Editor

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Tony Leon

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:07:56 +0000

In conversation with former leader of the Democratic Alliance Tony Leon, who also served as South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay from 2009 to 2012. Leon holds strong political views on both domestic and international front and he was among the key negotiators of South Africa’s new constitution. You may not always agree with his politics but he certainly played an important political role in shaping democratic discourse in South Africa.

GUEST: Tony Leon, Chairman of Resolve Communications & former leader of the Democratic Alliance

SONA Reaction: Youth Capital

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:55:23 +0000

Advocacy campaign, Youth Capital believes yesterday’s State of the Nation Address repeated everything we’ve heard before as it failed to provide critical and concrete actions to tackle the country’s urgent crisis of youth unemployment. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Clotilde Angelucci, Communication and network lead at advocacy campaign Youth Capital

Shocking WhatsApp channel showcasing school fights rocks Cape Town

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:44:00 +0000

Cape Town crimefighters have raised the alarm over a social media channel aimed at sharing footage of vicious school fights across Cape Town. The shocking channel, which has already gathered over 32 000 followers, shows children involved in violent clashes and one child even fainting after being attacked. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Bronagh Hammond, Western Cape Education Department spokesperson

Ramaphosa made bold pronouncements about some of the challenges facing our country - from the growing impact of climate change, SA’s economic challenges, water crises to geopolitical tensions. But can the 7th administration deliver?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:05:44 +0000

What were some of the key takeaways from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last night but most importantly - are some of the things that he spoke about even attainable and how long will South Africans have to wait before they could witness tangible results or effects of actions? Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa made bold pronouncements about some of the challenges facing our country - from the growing impact of climate change, SA’s economic challenges, water crises to geopolitical tensions. But can the 7th administration deliver? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane, Lecturer @Wits School of Governance & Author of Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation: The politics behind the #MustFall Movements

Agri SA says claims of land confiscation untrue

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:49:52 +0000

Agri SA is the latest organisation to denounce disinformation regarding South Africa’s new expropriation Act. According to the organisation, while the new Act may have sparked political turmoil and unnecessary tension, no seizures or confiscations of private property have taken place in the country. Nor has any land been expropriated without compensation. Johann Kotze, Agri SA’s CEO has also warned that rumours linking farm murders to the signing of the Act are baseless and irresponsible.

GUEST: Johann Kotze, Agri SA CEO

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) are meeting today and tomorrow in Tanzania to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:49:10 +0000

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) are meeting today and tomorrow in Tanzania to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. To give us an update in terms of what what’s likely to be discussed during this all important two-day meeting is Gabriel Zakaria, who is a senior reporter based in Tanzania……

GUEST (Tanzania): Gabriel Zakaria, Journalist based in Tanzania

SONA Build-up: What we can expect from Ramaphosa’s communication style

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:41:08 +0000

With everything that has bhappenedrecently with the DRC, Donald Trump ,and Elon Musk, one wonders what wresident Cyril Ramaphosa lwill ook and sound like when delivering his first State of the Nation Address under the GNU tonight. To help us get san idea I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director of Reputation 1st

SONA Build-up: FF+’s expectations

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:40:14 +0000

Earlier on, we heard from the official opposition party in parliament, the MK Party on what they expect tonight. Now let’s hear from one of the parties in the GNU. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brett Herron, Good Party SG

Bullying incident at a Gauteng School

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:50:21 +0000

An alleged bullying incident at Sutherland High School in Centurion, has sparked public interest following a viral video recorded by the mother of the alleged victim. The education department in Gauteng is aware of the incident and released a statement earlier today. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education’s Spokesperson

SONA Build-up: MK Party expectations

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:40:01 +0000

Different political parties and organisations will be watching tonight’s SONA with a lot expectations on some of the line items. MK Party MP, Brian Molefe, joins me on the line to talk to us about some of the expectations the official opposition party will have tonight…

GUEST: Brian Molefe, MK Party MP

SONA Build-up: Centre for Environmental Rights’ expectations

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:39:03 +0000

As we continue our build up to this year’s State of the Nation Address, we have established that this year’s address will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a new political climate. And on that climate note, what would climate advocates expect to hear tonight in the address? To answer this question, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brandon Abdinor, Head of the Pollution & Climate Change Programme at the Centre for Environmental Rights in South Africa

Is South Africa’s foreign policy under attack?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:01:12 +0000

Tensions between South Africa and the United States of America are deepening as America’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just announced that he won’t attend this month’s G20 Foreign Ministers meeting due to South Africa’s anti-American agenda. On Tuesday, Ramaphosa spoke with top Trump ally Ellon Musk to set the record straight on the country’s new expropriation act but it seems that the move did little to help the situation. So what now for South Africa and what more should our country do to fix its enfeebled relationship with the U.S? For more on this conversation, we are joined by Sophie Mokoena who is SABC News International Editor.

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

SONA expectations and the country’s economic situation

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:59:40 +0000

As President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation Address under the government of national unity. We look at the state of our economy and the issue of high unemployment rate. So I guess the question really is - What is it that this seventh administration should fix to get our economy going and to ensure that we arrest the issue of high unemployment.

GUEST: Miyelani Holeni, Local government expert, with specialisation in revenue management, governance, infrastructure delivery and economic development

Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo Champions Courage, Hope, and Transformation in the Mining Sector at Mining Indaba 2025

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:35:37 +0000

While many leave the Democratic Republic of Congo and the African continent in search of opportunities, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo returned. Her belief in the DRC’s potential to thrive inspired her decision to build a business in a sector facing challenges but rich with possibilities for growth and transformation. Today, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo Champions Courage, Hope, and Transformation in the Mining Sector at Mining Indaba 2025. Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo, Founder and CEO of EG Minings, joins me on the line…

GUEST: Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo, Founder and CEO of EG Minings

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Lily mine tragedy, a tragedy that left Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda trapped underground when the mine collapsed.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:25:23 +0000

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Lily mine tragedy, a tragedy that left Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda trapped underground when the mine collapsed. The three had been in a container used as a lamp room at the time. There was a commemoration event today at the Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Harry Mazibuko, Lily Mine Tragedy Victims’ Family Spokesperson

The state of readiness to host the 2025 State of the Nation Address

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:03:23 +0000

Earlier today, Parliament’s Presiding Officers, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, addressed the media on the state of readiness to host the 2025 State of the Nation Address tomorrow. SABC News journalist, Abongwe Kobokwane was at the briefing and joins me on the line to tell us what came out of it…

GUEST: Abongwe Kobokwane, SABC News Reporter

Durban school pupils were taken to hospital after being stabbed in an alleged racial altercation yesterday

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:26:57 +0000

Durban school pupils were taken to hospital after being stabbed in an alleged racial altercation yesterday. Centenary Secondary School in Asherville issued an urgent notice to parents, informing them classes would be dismissed at 9.30am due to “circumstances that have arisen”. To get more information on this incident, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Muzi Mahlambi, Head of Communication for the KZN Department of Education

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address to outline urgent reforms that are aimed at assisting our country to create more jobs.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:56:46 +0000

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address to outline urgent reforms that are aimed at assisting our country to create more jobs. According to the organisation, tweaking existing policies is not enough. South Africa requires a fundamental departure from the policies and approaches that have led to crisis on almost every front. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE)

U.S President Donald Trump has reiterated his suggestion that Palestinians should leave Gaza and relocate to countries like Egypt and Jordan.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:46:56 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump has reiterated his suggestion that Palestinians should leave Gaza and relocate to countries like Egypt and Jordan. However, his proposal has been rejected by both countries, Egypt and Jordan, other Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, and Palestinian leaders. But what really informs this proposal and how will it contribute to peace and stability in the Gaza Strip?

GUEST (Washington DC): Guy Azriel, Diplomatic Correspondent @i24 News

Should Palestinians consider relocating from Gaza to other countries?

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:43:05 +0000

Still on Trump’s suggestion: This time around though, we look at the possible political ramifications of his proposal, asking, should it even be entertained or it will simply make matters worse in the Middle East? Also what options do Palestinians have in this kind of situation? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

Isobel Frye G20 Senior Policy Advisor at Oxfam South Africa.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:40:06 +0000

We untangle the link between load reduction and the culture of non-payment in South Africa, asking - Is it factually correct to conclude that South Africa’s planned electricity outages target poor, black communities?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:32:19 +0000

We untangle the link between load reduction and the culture of non-payment in South Africa, asking - Is it factually correct to conclude that South Africa’s planned electricity outages target poor, black communities? During the 1st hour of the show we played you a sound clip by Dr Trevor Ngwane who described load reduction as an energy racism, lamenting the fact that it affects townships and villages most of the time. We are now joined by Keabetswe Sticks Malebo to share his thoughts on the subject.

GUEST: Keabetswe ‘Sticks’ Malebo, Pimville Community Leader

Soweto Derby chaos

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:11:50 +0000

Minister of Sport, Art, and Recreation, Gayton McKenzie apologised to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans who were locked out of the FNB Stadium during the Soweto Derby match this past weekend despite having legitimate tickets. There were numerous challenges at FNB Stadium this past weekend. I am joined on the line by Bertie Grobbelaar, the Chief Executive Officer of Stadium Management South Africa to talk to us about these challenges…

GUEST: Bertie Grobbelaar, Chief Executive Officer Of Stadium Management South Africa

ANC condemns AfriForum’s misinformation campaign, calls for rejection of 'racist distortions

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:29:03 +0000

The ANC released a statement yesterday condemning what the party calls a misinformation campaign spearheaded by AfriForum, which has now gained traction through US President Donald Trump. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lindiwe Zulu, ANC National Executive Committee member and Chair of the ANC Subcommittee on International Relations

Phathiswa Magopeni appointed as Executive Director of the Press Council of SA

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:17:06 +0000

SABC Board Member, Phathiswa Magopeni has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Press Council of South Africa. Magopeni, who was already a member of the Council, hopes to strengthen the institution’s role in defending media freedom and also in ensuring that our press continues to play a meaningful role in upholding democracy.

GUEST: Phathiswa Magopeni, SABC Board Member & newly appointed Executive Directory of the Press Council of SA

The DR Congo’s communications minister Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is calling for the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:16:18 +0000

The DR Congo’s communications minister Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is calling for the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda. While on the other hand, the alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire, starting from today.

GUEST (DRC): Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, DR Congo’s Minister of Communications

Janine Hills believes what is happening between South Africa and the US is a watershed moment that could turn a crisis into a positive

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:46:34 +0000

Reputation Management Expert, Janine Hills believes what is happening between South Africa and the US is a watershed moment that could turn a crisis into a positive. This is what Janine Hills had to say about this situation…

U.S President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social Network that South Africa was confiscating land, treating certain classes of people very badly, and committing human rights violations.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:38:23 +0000

Different people have been commenting and sharing their views on the statement that was released by US President, Donald Trump as well as comments that came from AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel in the conversation I just had with him. We now hear from…

GUEST: Faiez Jacobs, former ANC MP whose now a concerned citizen

DA reacts on Trump threating SA

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:29:34 +0000

Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

Technology Innovation Agency

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:13:10 +0000

Mr Loyiso Tyira - Board Chairperson

The GNU must investigate pursuing treason charges against AfriForum says Herman Mashaba

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:11:38 +0000

GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA Leader

Water Research Commission launches project to protect and preserve the Durban Port

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:42:01 +0000

Ports play a crucial role in global trade, influencing surrounding urban and coastal areas while supporting diverse stakeholders. However, they often become pollution hotspots due to unmanaged waste and stormwater runoff, evident throughout the Western Indian Ocean. The Water Research Commission has launched a project to protect and preserve the Durban Port. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Wandile Nomquphu, Research Manager at the Water Research Commission

AfriForum calls on Trump to punish ANC politicians rather than ordinary SA citizens

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:41:18 +0000

Keeping with the Trump story… AfriForum has argued that Donald Trump's proposed punitive actions against South Africa should target senior ANC officials directly, rather than South African people. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum CEO

To what extent will Trump’s threat rattle bilateral relations between these two countries and what should be South Africa’s next move be?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:19:32 +0000

GUEST: Dr Laurence Caromba, International relations expert & Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

Mining Indaba

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:18:33 +0000

Let’s now talk about this year’s Mining Indaba that is currently underway in Cape Town. As part of this event, BRICS Ambassador for South Africa, Sir Stuart Ntlathi will unveil SHESHA, a first of its kind innovation set to revolutionise mining safety.

GUEST: Sir Stuart Ntlathi, BRICS Ambassador for South Africa and founder of SNSET Industries

Trump threatens SA on land expropriation

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:17:47 +0000

DIRCO has expressed its willingness to engage with its U.S counterparts to give more clarity on the country’s new expropriation law. This after U.S President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social Network that South Africa was confiscating land, treating certain classes of people very badly, and committing human rights violations. He also revealed that his administration has launched an investigation into the country’s policies. For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations & Co-Operation

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Sherwin Bryce-Pease

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:11:22 +0000

Today we celebrate one of our own, Sherwin Bryce- Pease whom many regard as one of the most respected and influential journalists this country has ever produced. He has been the SABC’s New York correspondent at the United Nations for more than 15 years now and guess what, we still enjoy and appreciate his excellent reporting.

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC’s New York Correspondent

Burials at Joburg's Westpark cemetery to cease in May

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:41:08 +0000

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has informed residents, traditional leaders and funeral homes that the Westpark Cemetery near Melville will reach full capacity in four months' time. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jenny Moodley, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Spokesperson

SAMATU march to the National Treasury offices in Pretoria

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:40:33 +0000

Last week, the South African Medical Association Trade Union said it will take its fight to get unemployed doctors placed directly to the finance minister. This follows a series of protests that have taken place in various provinces to highlight the plight of unemployed doctors. The South African Medical Association Trade Union held a protest today in Pretoria and … joins me on the line to give us an update on what happened today…

GUEST: Dr Cedric Sihlangu, the General Secretary of SAMATU

SUISO’s R31.5 bn coal-to-fertiliser, methanol project

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:08:35 +0000

SUISO has announced that its plans to invest R31.5 billion in a state of the art coal-to-fertiliser facility in Kriel, Mpumalanga are on track. The project is backed by businesswoman and former Miss South Africa Basetsana Khumalo as a black economic empowerment partner and it promises to create 4,000 jobs during construction and 981 permanent positions upon operational launch in 2029. To tell us more about this exciting project is Paul Erksine, SUISO’s founder and Basetsana Khumalo, Businesswoman & former Miss South Africa, who is one of the Directors of SUISO…

GUEST: Paul Erksine, SUISO’s founder

GUEST: Basetsana Khumalo, Businesswoman & former Miss South Africa, who is one of the Directors of SUISO

Honeymoon over? Eskom says it may implement power cuts this weekend

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:07:49 +0000

After more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply. Eskom has warned that it may be compelled to implement power cuts up to stage 4 over the weekend. The power utility says they have experienced several breakdowns over the past seven days that require extended repair times. So does this mean we are back to square one? To react to this is…..

GUEST: Ruse Moleshe, MD of RUBK - an energy advisory and consulting company

The United Kingdom has revealed that it is actively considering next steps, alongside international partners, including the possibility of a review of all U.K support to Rwanda, and it is also calling on all parties to immediately cease hostilities

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:07:08 +0000

As efforts to end the fighting in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue. The United Kingdom has revealed that it is actively considering next steps, alongside international partners, including the possibility of a review of all U.K support to Rwanda, and it is also calling on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access, and return to inclusive diplomatic talks. To react to this and also to talk about the current situation in the DRC is……

GUEST: Vava Tampa, founder of Save the Congo, which is a grassroot Congolese-led campaign group working to help end the wars, conflicts and humanitarian crisis engulfing Congo.

Christmas came early for almost 800 Wits students who had their student debt cleared this week, amounting to R63 million collectively.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:40:02 +0000

Christmas came early for almost 800 Wits students who had their student debt cleared this week, amounting to R63 million collectively. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jerome September, Dean of Student Affairs at Wits University

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and government officials of “lying” and “distorting” talks between the two statesmen

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:38:49 +0000

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and government officials of “lying” and “distorting” talks between the two statesmen in a statement he posted on social media platform, X. Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media’s CEO joins me on the line to help us analyse the tone, language and communication style used by the two Presidents…

GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO

Tense standoff between police and Kliptown tenants

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:42:58 +0000

Tensions were high at the Johannesburg Social Housing Company complex in Kliptown, Soweto, following a standoff between residents and police yesterday. To shed more light on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nthabiseng Mphela, Communications and Marketing Manager

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame insists SANDF is working alongside DRC militia

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:42:15 +0000

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, reacted angrily to the warning issued by South Africa following the killing of 13 members of the SA National Defence Force who were part of the regional peacekeeping force. A tweet from the Rwandan President as well as video clips made rounds late last night on social media platforms. Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena joins me on the line to discuss this with us…

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor

Interest rates cut by 25 basis points

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:21:24 +0000

Now let’s get more reaction on the SA Reserve Bank MPC announcement on interest rates in the country. Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: Dr Lumkile Mondi, Lecturer at the School of Economics and Finance @Wits Business School

Rwanda pledges to proactively combat misinformation and promote truth" Yolande Makolo, Spokesperson for the Government of Rwanda

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:19:51 +0000

Why are these two countries not seeing eye to eye and what precipitates mistrust and tension between them, and what made Rwanda not to follow diplomatic channels to express its concerns? We ask these questions, following a public spat between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

GUEST (Rwanda): Yolande Makolo, Spokesperson for the Government of Rwanda

Sassa and FNB step in to assist social grant recipients with Ithala accounts

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:38:43 +0000

The South African Social Security Agency has made temporary arrangements with FNB to enable the 65 000 social grant recipients banking with Ithala to receive their money like all other recipients. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to appear in court over alleged involvement in July 2021 unrest

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:37:41 +0000

The Mk Party’s Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court tomorrow for her alleged involvement in the July unrest. Earlier on I spoke to Paul O’Sullivan, the man who opened a criminal case against her. MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela joins me on the line to talk to us about this issue…

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

ACSA announced a 91% passenger traffic recovery

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:54:18 +0000

Aviation analyst Phuthego Mojapele weighs in on ACSA’s state of affairs, following yesterday’s press briefing where the organisation declared that it hasn’t recorded significant security incidents. ACSA also announced a 91% passenger traffic recovery.

GUEST: Phuthego Mojapele, Aviation analyst

Trump’s foreign aid freeze and what it means for the battle against HIV/Aids in South Africa

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:03 +0000

We look at the implications of the Trump administration’s unprecedented freeze almost on all foreign U.S funded aid programs.

GUEST: Dr Fareed Abdullah, Director of the Office of AIDS and TB Research at the South African Medical Research Council

50 putco busses were torched in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:50:11 +0000

Earlier this week, about 50 putco busses were torched in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga . During the incident, several employees were attacked with one security guard sustaining a gunshot wound whilst others sustained some injuries after being reportedly assaulted. There’s an update on this story. Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson

The objectives of the proposed National Minimum Wage

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:28 +0000

We outline the objectives of the proposed National Minimum Wage. Some of you may recall that in December last year, the National Minimum Wage Commission published its annual review report in the government gazette. The report recommends a 1.5% adjustment to the national minimum wage for 2025. It is widely expected that the Employment and Labour Minister will announce the new rate of adjustment next month, which will take effect from the 1st of March this year.

GUEST: Professor Imraan Valodia, Chairperson of the National Minimum Wage Commission

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s court tomorrow for her alleged involvement in the July unrest

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:41:48 +0000

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s pending court appearance

MK Party’s Member of Parliament, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s court tomorrow for her alleged involvement in the July unrest that occurred in 2021. This after a criminal case was opened by Paul O’Sullivan in the wake of the 2021 riots. For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Paul O’Sullivan, Criminologist & founder of Forensics for Justice

ACSA Festive Season Performance update

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:53:26 +0000

The Airports Company South Africa has reported a 91% year-to-date passenger traffic recovery with airports welcoming 3.55 million passengers between 1st December 2024 and 16th January 2025. Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter, was in Kempton Park earlier today for the press conference and now joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

DA Leadership addresses media

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:39:05 +0000

Earlier today, the DA had a press conference where the party was discussing recent political developments as well as outlining their preparations for the upcoming local government elections, following a meeting of the DA Federal Council. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokesperson

Miss Earth South Africa saved by private firefighting company after fire at her home

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:45:14 +0000

After calling the national emergency number, 10111, in vain, the director of Miss Earth South Africa, Catherine Constantinides, found herself and her family in a dire situation after a fire on her home. To hear more about this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Catherine Constantinides, fire victim who was helped by a private company

Fire truck shortage

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:44:20 +0000

As you’ve heard in the conversation I just had with Catherine Constantinides, private companies have pitched in to battle fires and saved lives across Gauteng’s three metro. Tshepo Motlhale, Head of the Gauteng Disaster Management Centre joins me on the line now to talk about the issue of fire trucks in Gauteng…

GUEST: Tshepo Motlhale, Head of the Gauteng Disaster Management Centre

Tensions remain high in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting continues between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:05:26 +0000

Tensions remain high in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting continues between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels. We understand that the U.S and French embassies have been torched by angry protesters who are blaming these two nations for what’s going on in their country. The protesters are also calling for the international community to intervene. For more analysis on what’s happening in the DRC, we are joined by…..

GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

Income and expenditure survey

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:04:44 +0000

Earlier today Stats SA released the results of the income and expenditure survey for 2022/2023. According to the findings of the survey, Western Cape households emerged as the wealthiest in terms of household consumption expenditure, while male-headed households across the country continue to earn significantly more compared to their female counterparts.

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

Four more SA soldiers killed in DRC

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:04:02 +0000

As we continue to bring you more coverage in terms of what’s happening in the DRC. We understand that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda to discuss the recent developments in the DRC. The two heads of state have agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire and the resumption of peace talks. But what is the state of our army - can they afford to continue with their peace keeping mission?

GUEST: General Mojo Motau, retired SA Army General who served as Chief of Defence Intelligence

The new Galaxy S series is about to set the bar once again for mobile AI experiences now and into the future.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:58:28 +0000

Get ready for AI that is more natural and intuitive. The next
evolution of Galaxy AI is here and it’s going to change the
way you interact with the world every day. The new Galaxy
S series is about to set the bar once again for mobile AI
experiences now and into the future.

Guest: Justin Hume, Vice President: Mobile Experiences at Samsung South Africa

African Women in Dialogue

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:39:40 +0000

The African Women in Dialogue session got underway today in Boksburg, in the City of Ekurhuleni. This is an inclusive platform of dialogue which seeks to unite African women from all walks of life under one roof to deliberate on issues of continental importance. SABC News Reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James was in Boksburg and he joins me on the line…

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

Nine SANDF members were killed in two days of fierce fighting with M23 rebels in Goma, eastern DRC

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:59:26 +0000

Nine SANDF members were killed in two days of fierce fighting with M23 rebels in Goma, eastern DRC, last week. One of these members was Louis Calvin Moagi, whose cousin, Kamogelo Rakgoale joins me on the line to tell us a bit more about the kind of person Louis Calvin Moagi was…

GUEST: Kamogelo Rakgoale, SANDF member Louis Calvin Moagi’s cousin

War of words between DA, ANC over Expropriation Act

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:41:25 +0000

This past Saturday, DA leader, John Steenhuisen, told the media that the party has invoked section 19.3 of the Statement of Intent of the Government of National Unity agreement that regulates the relations in the GNU amid differences over the Expropriation Act and other legislation. Steenhuisen says he has informed President Cyril Ramaphosa about their decision. To help us understand what this could mean, I am joined on the line by....

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

SAPS management commemorate National Police Day

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:40:30 +0000

The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, was at the Kings Park Athletics Stadium today, together with the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, and top SAPS management to commemorate National Police Day. To find out how the event went and what the idea behind this day is, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing

The situation is deteriorating rapidly in Eastern DRC due to an insurgency led by M23 rebels.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:08:16 +0000

As the situation is deteriorating rapidly in Eastern DRC due to an insurgency led by M23 rebels. We find out from Emmet Livingstone if enough is being done to bring about peace in that country. This as the M23 group claims to have captured the Eastern city of Goma, which is home to around one million people.

GUEST (DRC): Emmet Livingstone, Freelance Journalist in the Democratic Republic of Congo

MK Party’s legal bid to challenge the SABC’s use of the term GNU

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:07:23 +0000

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg is today hearing the UMkhonto weSizwe political party’s bid to challenge the SABC’s use of the term ‘Government of National Unity’. The party is asking the court to declare the conduct of the public broadcaster as unconstitutional and invalid. For the latest on this, let’s now cross to our reporter who is covering this particular story……..

GUEST: S’bahle Motha, SABC News reporter

SA soldiers killed in DRC: Parliament wants answers

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:34:08 +0000

After nine South African soldiers were killed in Goma. The Co-Chairpersons of Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence have called for a full briefing on the status of the mission and the availability of adequate equipment for the SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

GUEST: Malusi Gigaba, Co-Chairperson of Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Temba Bavuma

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:20:13 +0000

Today we chat to our international cricketer, who is also the current captain of the South African cricket national team in Tests and ODI cricket, Temba Bavuma. As one of the country’s most important cricket players, the majority of South Africans will always celebrate and remember him as the first ever Black South African cricketer to be appointed as the captain of the Proteas men. His has never been an easy journey, hopefully his story will inspire you in so many ways.

GUEST: Temba Bavuma, Proteas Test & ODI Captain

We hear from Punki Modise on why she thinks South Africa should use its G20 Presidency to shape international climate action and economic reform.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:01:09 +0000

We hear from Punki Modise on why she thinks South Africa should use its G20 Presidency to shape international climate action and economic reform. Modise is currently attending the World Economic Forum in Davos and she has made it very clear that she is there to champion the cause of Team South Africa and to promote solutions that resonate with Africa’s needs. She will also drive home the need to develop stronger public-private collaboration to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

GUEST: Punki Modise, Chief Strategy and sustainability officer at Absa Group

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, welcomes the signing of Expropriation Bill into law

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:51:45 +0000

The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has welcome and described as seminal and ground-breaking the signing into law of the Expropriation Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa. To get more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

EFF Rejects Ramaphosa’s Signing of Expropriation Bill

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:50:46 +0000

The EFF has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent enactment of the Expropriation Bill, denouncing it as a “legislative cop-out” that fails to address South Africa’s pressing land reform issues. To get more on the party’s position, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Lubabalo Ntsholo, EFF Researcher

Expropriation Bill: Will it be able to resolve the land question in SA, once and for all?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:32:11 +0000

Several opposition parties, including some civil society organisations have voiced their concerns against the Expropriation Bill, vowing to challenge the constitutionality of this new law in the Constitutional Court. They are concerned that the law allows government to expropriate property, in certain cases at null compensation. But what are the main objectives of this bill and will it be able to address all the thorny issues pertaining to the issue of land? Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: Professor Ruth Hall, former member of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Advisory Panel on Land Reform and she holds the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studie

the M23 rebel group has worryingly made notable progress in recent weeks closing in on Goma

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:31:29 +0000

Let’s move to the DRC now where the M23 rebel group has worryingly made notable progress in recent weeks closing in on Goma. Of major concern, over seven million people have been displaced due to the ongoing violence there. Reacting to the latest developments, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive, withdraw from all occupied areas and abide by the 31 July 2024 ceasefire agreement.

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for our sister station Channel Africa

Auditor General South Africa certified as a 2025 Top Employer

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:30:42 +0000

The Auditor-General of South Africa has been certified as a 2025 Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. This latest accolade puts the AGSA among the elite 2 400 organisations globally who are making a tangible difference in over 125 countries, impacting the lives of more than 13 million employees. Joining us to explain what this latest achievement means for the organisation is…..

GUEST: Vonani Chauke, Deputy Auditor General

NPA says sorry to actress Sonia Mbele for mentioning her in son's court case

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:37:55 +0000

The National Prosecuting Authority has apologized to actress and TV producer Sonia Mbele for mentioning her in a media statement pertaining to her son’s rape case. I am joined on the line by the managing director of Reputation 1st, Tshepo Matseba to help us understand this from a PR and communications’ perspective…

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputaion 1st

Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:26:41 +0000

As I mentioned in the first hour of the show. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law. The law outlines how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. But will this new law address the injustices of the past? Let’s get some reaction from ……….

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:33 +0000

TGCSA is the only officially recognized quality assurance body for Tourism products in South Africa. The Council has been operating for over a decade, working with a mandate to maintain and increase the standards and quality of Tourism services, facilities and products in South Africa. Quality assurance plays a critical role in the attractiveness of a product and destination for consumers abroad and domestically, as well as increasing the competitiveness of tourism products in the marketplace.

Guest: Bronwen Auret

Western Cape Department of Education dismisses claims only schools from poor areas have lost contract teachers

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:50:30 +0000

In August last year, Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier, announced that 2,407 teacher posts in public schools would be cut this January. Independent researcher and education consultant, Dr. Seelan Naidoo says data analysis shows only schools from poor areas have lost contract teachers. The Western Cape Department of Education dismisses these claims. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kerry Mauchline, Western Cape Education Department Spokesperson

MARK BARNES: Forget degrees, put supply and demand for skills first

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:49:55 +0000

Former Post Office CEO, Mark Barnes wrote an opinion piece which tackles the issue of a supply and demand of skills in the country. According to Mark, where titles are more valued than achievements, failure is inevitable. Mark Barnes joins me on the line to tell us more…

GUEST: Mark Barnes, Former Post Office CEO

Families of Apartheid victims to sue government over Apartheid atrocities

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:54:57 +0000

Families of Apartheid victims intend to sue government over its failure to investigate and prosecute political crimes that were committed during Apartheid. They also want an order that will compel President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish an independent and public commission of inquiry into the political interference that resulted in many of those crimes not being resolved. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Yasmin Sooka, former TRC Commissioner and Board Member of the Foundation for Human Rights

Today marks Day 5 of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:45:19 +0000

As today marks Day 5 of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. We get an update from Youmna El-Sayed in terms of how this ceasefire agreement has been implemented so far.

GUEST: Youmna El-Sayed, Gaza Strip Correspondent

E-hailing taxi operators protest

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:44:38 +0000

E-hailing taxi operators are currently protesting in Pretoria over operating permits and impounding of vehicles. The inability of e-hailing taxi operators to obtain operating licenses has been a contentious issue in South Africa for quite some time now. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary General of the E-hailing Partners Council (EPCO)

City of Cape Town says 'Project Blue’ report on false claims water quality data isn't from accredited labs

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:38:35 +0000

A few weeks ago I spoke to Professor Anthony Turton, the spokesperson for Project Blue about their citizen-driven investigation which found that several sampled beaches exceeded safety limits for E. coli and Enterococci; two common indicators of water contamination. The City of Cape Town disputes a few things about this report. Before I talk to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s City Manager for Coastal Management, I’ll share a clip of the conversation I had with Professor Anthony Turton talking about sewage and the Cape Town beaches…

GUEST: Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s City Manager: Coastal Management

Overcrowding problem in SA correctional facilities

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:28:16 +0000

Overcrowding problem in South Africa’s correctional facilities remains a serious issue. We understand that in the 2023/2024 financial year - South African prisons had an overcrowding rate of 48%. According to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, there are several issues that contribute to this and one of them being the large number of foreign nationals in the system. So how do we arrest this problem? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Kgomotso Ramoboleng, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services

The effects of the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Africa

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:58:48 +0000

US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Monday directing the US to again withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming. Nolo Mokoena, CIO and co-founder of CRTV Development joins me on the line to talk about the effects and opportunities the USA's withdrawal from the Paris agreement will have on the Africa looking at it from a reduction in climate financing as well as the achievement of climate ambition as set out in the pact and the corresponding policies within the region.

GUEST: Nolo Mokoena, CIO and co-founder of CRTV Development, a Pan African advocacy and storytelling organisation focused on championing climate action in Africa.

St Mary’s School Waverley introduces no cellphone policy during school hours

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:43:22 +0000

St Mary's School Waverley has sparked conversations across social media after a letter was sent to senior school parents and guardians about introducing a no cellphone policy. Late last year I had conversations with NPO’s about banning phones at schools and now this is becoming a reality. St Mary’s School Waverley’s headmistress, Seipati Shiakallis joins me on the line to tell us more..

GUEST: Seipati Shiakallis, Headmistress of St Mary's Senior School

R100bn transformation fund: Business vows to challenge new BEE proposal

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:42:49 +0000

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition wants to create a R100-billion fund to support black-owned businesses. Business, the DA, and civil society groups have slammed the proposal. The CEO of Business Unity South Africa, Khulekani Mathe joins me on the line to discuss this fund…

GUEST: Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa

Burkina Faso has banned the use of colonial era wigs by Judges

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:09:22 +0000

Burkina Faso has banned the use of colonial era wigs by Judges, marking a significant move to decolonise the country’s judicial system. Through this move, the West African nation says it wants to break away from colonial traditions as it seeks to embrace practices that reflect the country’s cultural heritage.

GUEST: Dr Yaa Ashantewaa Archer-Ngidi, Visionary founder & Director of Afrikology Pan Afrikan Cultural Center

IRR rejects the proposed national minimum wage

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:07:58 +0000

The Institute of Race Relations has rejected the proposed national minimum wage increase, arguing that it is likely to impact the job market negatively. They are urging the National Minimum Wage Commission to reduce the national minimum wage by 25% as they are of the view that this will help bring back up to half a million jobs that were destroyed over the past five years.

GUEST: Gabriel Crouse, Executive Director for the Institute of Race Relations Legal

Stats SA shows consumer inflation edged up slightly in December, but remains contained below the mid-point of the Reserve Bank’s target range.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:07:10 +0000

Latest data from Stats SA shows consumer inflation edged up slightly in December, but remains contained below the mid-point of the Reserve Bank’s target range. So should we expect another 25 basis point cut? To react to this is…….

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director & Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

Eskom celebrates 300 days of no loadshedding

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:35:36 +0000

Today Eskom is celebrating 300 days without loadshedding, a feat they attributed to delivering energy security and inclusive socio-economic growth. The entity's group executives said this milestone was the result of the Generation Recovery Plan implemented in March 2023. Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst joins me on the line to give us an analysis on the past 300 days…

GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:01:35 +0000

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Economist, Xhanti Payi joins me on the line to talk to us about the investment put into the World Economic Forum, the intersection of the G20 and WEF as well as how to maximise benefit of this annual meeting…

GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Economist

Donald Trump ends policies aimed at promoting racial equity and protecting rights for LGBTQ+

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:46:15 +0000

The United States will recognize only two sexes, male and female, that are unchangeable, new US President Donald Trump ordered yesterday as he moved to quickly end a range of policies aimed at promoting racial equity and protecting rights for LGBTQ+ people. Peace Maquba, Intersex Rights Officer at Iranti House, an organisation that advocates for the rights of the LGBTI+, joins me on the line to react to this…

GUEST: Peace Maquba, Intersex Rights Officer at Iranti House

EFF to report Kenny Kunene to SAHRC

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:44:29 +0000

The EFF has vowed to report Patriotic Alliance deputy leader, Kenny Kunene, to the SA Human Rights Commission for his controversial tweet on social media platform, X, regarding illegal miners. EFF MP, Sinawo Tambo, joins me on the line to discuss the controversial tweet…

GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

The Marota Royal House rejects Ngoako Ramathlodi’s appointment as first Bapedi Prime Minister

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:01:31 +0000

The Marota Royal House which plays an important role in safeguarding customs and traditions of the Bapedi Nation has rejected Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi’s recent appointment as the first Prime Minister of the Bapedi Kingdom, arguing that their Kingdom doesn’t have a prime minister position, and also they were never informed about his appointment. Some of you may recall that on the 28th of November last year we spoke to Adv Ramathlodi about his historic appointment and what it meant for the Bapedi Kingdom and this is what he had to say…

GUEST: Kgosi Setlamorago Thobejane, Chairman of the Marota Royal House

Trump re-designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:47:43 +0000

The Trump Administration has reinstated Cuba to a U.S government list of state sponsors of terrorism, which means that a reprieve that was recently issued by former President Joe Biden has been reversed. Joining us to react to this is…

GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, Honorary Life President of The Friends of Cuba in Cape Town

U.S President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, including an order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S from the World Health Organisation

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:46:55 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, including an order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S from the World Health Organisation and from the Paris climate deal. Immigration was also part of the slew of day one executive orders. While some applaud the changes, others have warned that some of these executive orders are bad for democracy. For more reaction on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Dr Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at the Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) @UJ

Calls mount for Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to be removed over alleged tender corruption

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:40:16 +0000

The Democratic Alliance has called for Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, to be removed from Cabinet after reports that the Hawks’ investigation into her conduct involving R2.5 million tender corruption is ready for prosecution. To share the DA’s reasons on why the Minister must be removed, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dianne Kohler Barnard MP, DA Spokesperson on State Security

ANC opts for reconfiguration of Gauteng and KZN PECs, instead of disbandment

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:39:30 +0000

The ANC top brass has decided to reconfigure the Gauteng and KZN provincial executive committees, opting not to disband the structures completely. It is understood that ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, and former president Thabo Mbeki, were some of the leaders who opposed the decision to disband the structures, warning that it could further divide the party. Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg joins me on the line now to share his views on this decision by the ANC…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

Beyond Matric results: a hollow victory masking education crisis

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:10:29 +0000

Former statistician general, Dr Pali Lehohla, wrote a piece on the education crisis in the country as also reflected by tweets from former UCT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mmamokgethi Phakeng. Dr. Pali Lehohla joins me on the line to share his views with us as reflected in his piece…

GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla is a Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

Authorities have launched a manhunt for Tiger, a prominent figure in Stilfontein's mining community, with the SAPS stating that they will apprehend him dead or alive

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:38:16 +0000

The North West police are on a man hunt for an alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin, Lesotho national, James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as Tiger. To get more details on this story, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, National Spokesperson for SAPS

Festive season road deaths statistics

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:08:35 +0000

Earlier today Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, released the road safety report for the 2024/2025 festive season in Pretoria. According to her, the number of South Africans who were killed on the country’s roads during the festive season rose by more than 5% compared to 2023. She also revealed that 87% of crashes happened because of human behaviour. Joining us to react to the latest statistics is……

GUEST: Caro Smit, Founder & Director of South Africans Against Drunk Driving

ANC reconfigures Gauteng and KZN PEC’s

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:06:57 +0000

After weeks of deliberations regarding the party’s poor performance in last year’s general elections. The African National Congress has decided to reconfigure its Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committees. The reconfiguration means that new people may be appointed to the top five leadership positions in the two provinces. But what type of people is the party going to approach? For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

Former Israeli hostage negotiator, Dr Gershon Baskin chats to us about the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas.

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:06:06 +0000

Former Israeli hostage negotiator, Dr Gershon Baskin chats to us about the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas. He has been consistently saying that there are no winners in this ongoing conflict. Baskin is a political and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. So far three hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the first phase of the deal.

GUEST (Jerusalem): Dr Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director @International Communities Organisation

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Poppy Khoza

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:10:34 +0000

Today we chat to another great South African who is widely respected for her remarkable contribution to the aviation industry, and that is Poppy Khoza. Throughout her career, Khoza has won several prestigious international and continental awards for her outstanding contribution and leadership in civil aviation.

GUEST: Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation at the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

The importance of teacher development

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:52:27 +0000

The transition of becoming a teacher often comes with many challenges that extend beyond the delivery of the curriculum and newly qualified teachers require guidance on how best to navigate those challenges so that they can prioritise the outcomes of their learners. Sarah Koopman, Head of Partnerships & Advocacy at Jakes Gerwel Fellowship joins me on the line to talk about ways teachers can be supported to fully develop into incredible teachers…

GUEST: Sarah Koopman, Head of Partnerships & Advocacy at Jakes Gerwel Fellowship

Labour and Employment minister meets Arcelormittal

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:39:21 +0000

Government departments led by the Department of Trade Industry and Competition are engaging Arcelormittal to try and avert the closure of the company's Newcastle and Gauteng facilities. Today, was the first meeting with the Labour and Employment minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, to try and come up with interventions to save jobs. Thobeka Magcai, Ministry of Employment and Labour Spokesperson joins me on the line to fill us in on what happened this morning…

GUEST: Thobeka Magcai, Ministry of Employment and Labour Spokesperson

NSPCA investigates shocking fish abuse by Johannesburg man

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:38:09 +0000

A 20-second video clip of a man making a fish drink beer went viral this week. Another disturbing video of the same man also popped up, and showed the man holding two fish and makes them kiss while he smiles and laughs. Some social media users were not pleased by this and now the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is investigating the case. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jacques Peacock, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals spokesperson

Reserve Bank applies to liquidate Ithala Bank

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:02:43 +0000

The SA Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority announced yesterday that it has applied for the provisional liquidation of Ithala, following revelations by the Repayment Administrator that Ithala is technically and legally insolvent. However, the KZN Economic Development and Tourism Portfolio Committee is against this decision and they are of the view that it undermines the ongoing efforts to rescue Ithala and the broader developmental role that Ithala plays in the province. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Mafika Mndebele, Chairperson of the KZN Legislature for Economic Development and Tourism Portfolio Committee

We examine Joe Biden’s legacy, analysing his successes and failures, with a particular focus on his administration’s foreign policy.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:02:10 +0000

We examine Joe Biden’s legacy, analysing his successes and failures, with a particular focus on his administration’s foreign policy. The big question that we are asking today is - Did he steer his country in the right direction? What about his decision to support Ukraine - his hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 - his administration’s failure to provide sound leadership in relation to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and lastly what about Africa, how should our continent remember him?

GUEST(UK): Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

A video has surfaced showing a South African nurse using profanity towards a patient, allegedly a foreign national. The incident has raised concerns and sparked controversy

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:42 +0000

The issue of non-South Africans accessing healthcare in our country has once again reared its ugly head, sparking widespread debate and outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The footage shows how the entire altercation ensued after the patient demanded a transfer letter to another doctor after repeatedly not receiving adequate assistance. To react to this is…..

GUEST: Lerato Mthunzi, General Secretary of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union

World Economic Forum breakfast

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:43:44 +0000

The South African government held a World Economic Forum breakfast in Johannesburg this morning. Ministers and business leaders met to discuss the message Team South Africa will convey at the annual meeting in Da Vos next week. SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi was at the breakfast in Sandton and he joins me on the line to tell us what was discussed there..

GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

Stilfontein: Rescue Operations wind down

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:43:07 +0000

At least 78 dead bodies have been pulled from an illegal gold mine in Stilfontein in the North West as rescue operations wind down. A total of 216 survivors, some of them emaciated and disorientated, have been brought to the surface and immediately arrested for illegal mining and immigration. … joins me on the line to share a roundup of the rescue operations and overall impressions of what happened in Stilfontein…

GUEST: Sabelo Mnguni, MACUA’s National Administrator.

Gauteng Placement Crisis

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:42:13 +0000

With today being day 2 of the 2025 academic year, a number of parents in Gauteng still don’t know which schools their kids will go to this year. There’s also reports that many parents are still dissatisfied with the schools their children have been placed in.

GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson

Cape Town crowned 2025’s Best City in the World

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:05:30 +0000

Cape Town has been named 2025’s Best City in the World by Time Out, climbing to the top of the global list from second place last year. The Mayor of the Best City in the World, Geordin Hill-Lewis joins me on the line to talk about this achievement…

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, City of Cape Town Mayor

AfriForum, Solidarity and the Solidarity Support Centre for Schools start legal action against the promulgation of the Bela Act

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:39:50 +0000

AfriForum, Solidarity and the Solidarity Support Centre for Schools have started with legal action against the promulgation of the Bela Act. According to these organisations, President Cyril Ramaphosa acted irrationally and in breach of various agreements, as well as a recommendation by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, by promulgating the Bela Act in its entirety. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum

TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:39:06 +0000

TikTok plans to shut down US operations of its social media app used by 170-million Americans this Sunday. This is happening because of a federal ban that is set to take effect on Sunday, barring a last-minute reprieve. I am joined on the line by Brandon Peterson, tech editor of Reframed to tell us how the shutdown could affect global users and maybe even share a possible last-minute reprieve…

GUEST: Brandon Peterson, Reframed Tech Editor

U.S announces plans to ease Cuba sanctions

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:07:13 +0000

Outgoing U.S President Joe Biden recently announced plans to lift the U.S designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, also revealing that his administration will ease economic restrictions as part of a deal for the release of political prisoners. Cuba has welcomed this decision, labelling it a step in the right direction. To expand more on this, we are now joined by…

GUEST: Bryan Betancourt Brito, Third Secretary for Political Affairs at the Cuban Embassy in South Africa

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Part: What should happen between now and Sunday?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:52:23 +0000

After more than 15 months into the conflict in Gaza. Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire agreement, which will see Israeli hostages held in Gaza released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Officials from the U.S and Qatar said the deal would begin on Sunday.

GUEST (Jerusalem): Anne Herzberg, Legal Advisor of NGO Monitor - a Jerusalem based Research Institute

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Part

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:51:16 +0000

What does the deal mean for the war in the Gaza Strip and why did it take so long for the two parties to reach this significant agreement, and why are we not seeing a long term political resolution to the conflict?

GUEST(UK): George Galloway, British politician, Broadcaster and Writer

One Exams for all Matrics: Education Specialist

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:28:59 +0000

Earlier on, I spoke to Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, about something he’s been asking for since he was education MEC in the province; one set of exams for all Matrics in the country. To get a bit of understanding of how practical this call is and what problem this will potentially address, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Education Specialist

African School of Governance Launched

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:54:02 +0000

The president of Rwanda, Paul Kigame, together with the former president of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Dessalegn, launched the African School of Governance that they both co-founded. The presidents appointed Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, a renowned Nigerian technocrat to be the first president and Vice-Chancellor of the school. Professor Moghalu joins me on the line to tell us more about the school…

GUEST: Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Inaugural President and Vice-Chancellor, African School of Governance

Action SA Forum 4 Service Delivery merger

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:36:36 +0000

Action SA announced a merger with political party, Forum 4 Service Delivery, to form a single organisation. The merger was announced during a media briefing in Johannesburg earlier today. To get more details on the merger, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairperson

Back-to-school: Bishop Lavis Action Community protest

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:35:56 +0000

The Bishop Lavis Action Community planned a protest with a placard demonstration today following the cut of teaching posts in the Western Cape. Bishop Lavis in the Metro North District, is set to lose 16 teachers due to these cuts. Amanda Davids, Bishop Lavis Action Community’s Media Liaison Officer joins me on the line to tell us about today’s protest and what they are hoping it will achieve…

GUEST: Amanda Davids, Bishop Lavis Action Community’s Media Liaison Officer