The United National Transport Union (UNTU) has declared a deadlock in wage negotiations with SA Cargo Services. The union has accused the company of bad faith bargaining, secrecy and exploiting workers, rejecting what it calls an "inhumane" 3.5% wage increase against an 11.8% demand. UNTU is also raising serious concerns about working conditions, lack of financial transparency and what it describes as a broader pattern of multinational companies prioritising profits over workers' rights. We spoke to UNTU Media Liaison and Communications Officer, Atenkosi Plaatjie to unpack these developments.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has recorded 27 rape cases involving law enforcement officers in Gauteng, raising fresh concerns over police accountability and oversight. The Democratic Alliance, DA has criticised Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for allegedly only accounting for five of the cases in the provincial legislature. The DA is calling for urgent reform and stronger consequences for officers who abuse their authority. For more we spoke to Michael Sun, MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Community Safety.

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has urged that ministerial oversight be maintained following the Public Service Commission's provisional findings on irregular appointments in Minister Sisisi Tolashe's office. The PSC found that Ms Lesedi Mabiletja was appointed as Private Secretary and acting Chief of Staff without meeting required qualifications and had misrepresented her credentials, with senior officials also found to have altered her CV. Disciplinary action has been recommended against several officials and Ms Mabiletja, who has since resigned. We spoke to Bridget Masango, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development.

The financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg has taken a dramatic turn, following a scathing letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Executive Mayor Dada Morero. The letter paints a deeply troubling picture, from what's been described as an unfunded or "fictional" budget, to a staggering R25 billion debt burden, a liquidity crisis, and allegations of unlawful financial commitments. At the centre of it all are concerns that the city may be in breach of the Municipal Finance Management Act, legislation designed to safeguard financial stability and service delivery in municipalities. Political party Rise Mzansi says this confirms what residents have long experienced: a city in decline, plagued by governance failures and financial mismanagement. We spoke to Rise Mzansi's Chief Organiser, Makashule Gana, to unpack these serious allegations and what they mean for Johannesburg residents.

Whistleblower Patricia Mashale has defended National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams as he faces charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court today. Mashale has questioned the legality of his arrest and said the case could bring long-standing claims around the Sindiso Magaqa murder into open court. She also raised concerns about political and racial bias in the justice system. We spoke to Patricia Mashale to elaborate on her sentiments.

The EFF will picket outside the Constitutional Court on Friday ahead of the long-awaited Phala Phala judgment. The court confirmed it will hand down its ruling on the EFF's bid to challenge Parliament's 2022 decision not to adopt the Section 89 panel report into the 2020 theft at President Ramaphosa's Limpopo farm. The matter was heard in November 2024 after the panel found the president may have a case to answer. For legal analysis on the matter. We spoke to Dr. Bongani Nkosi, Criminal law expert at the University of Limpopo.

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is expected to appear in a KwaZulu-Natal court following his arrest in Cape Town yesterday. Police say he delayed handing himself over following a warrant issued by the Political Killings Task Team over fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges relate to alleged interference in the investigation into the murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general, Sindiso Magaqa. We spoke to Mr Adam's lawyer, Mr. Bruce Hendrikse from Harmse Attorneys.

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says if the Constitutional Court sides with the Board of Healthcare Funders, the NHI Act will fall away and Parliament will have to begin the process anew. The court has been hearing the Board's challenge that Parliament did not allow meaningful public participation when passing the law. We spoke to Faith Mothambi, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health.

Parliament is set to launch an inquiry into the gang violence and organised crime crisis affecting communities, especially in the Western Cape. The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the move but warned it must lead to real accountability and measurable results, not just more discussion. Residents in affected areas continue to live in fear as violence persists and pressure grows for concrete solutions. We spoke to Lisa Schickerling, DA Spokesperson on Police, to unpack the party's position.