First Take SA

The leader of the opposition MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai, says a democratic Zimbabwe cannot be build by another undemocratic process. Tsvangirai was addressing thousands of protesters gathered outside the Africa Unity Square, as Parliament sits to table a motion to impeach President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai has asked for free and fair elections, to restore the country's dignity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political commentator, Brian Kagoro.

Unless the world tackles inequality, more than 167-million children will live in extreme poverty by the year 2030. The United Nations General Assembly declared today, the 20th of November, as World Children’s Day in 1954. The day is intended to prompt governments to pay more attention to the welfare of their youngest citizens. UNICEF is commemorating the day by emphasizing that it’s a day for children and by children to help save their lives, fight for their rights and to help them fulfill their potential. Krivani Pillay compiled this report

A 16-year-old Pretoria learner has decided to speak publicly about her mental diagnosis as the world commemorates Children’s Day. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, depression and anxiety can target anyone regardless of race, age, gender and culture. Krivani Pillay spoke to young Tynae Gunny about her decision to speak out

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana's bid introduce his version of events in an application to have his golden handshake set aside. The former NPA head filed the affidavit, in which he says he is ready to resume office and willing to repay R17.3m golden handshake. Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law have approached the court to review and set aside Nxasana's settlement package. Nxasana left office in 2015 after entering an agreement with President Jacob Zuma, which the parties argue was unlawful and unconstitutional. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Judge Johann Kriegler, from Freedom Under Law

The South African Security Forces union (SASFU) says it is shocked that Brian Molefe now serves as a highly paid military colonel in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). SASFU says Molefe is not entitled to receive the R57,000 a month salary. The union says this is a pure of case of corruption and calls on the defence minister to reverse this decision and recover all money paid to Mr Molefe and launch an investigation into this matter. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to SASFU's President Charles Jacobs and defence analyst, Helmoed Heitman.

Zimbabwe is facing a constitutional crisis and Zimbabweans have to hold both President Robert Mugabe and the entire ZANUPF accountable. These are some of the sentiments expressed by various opposition parties in the South African Parliament. Others want the 93 year old leader to step down and welcomed his imminent impeachment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political and constitutional law analyst, Professor, Shadrack Gutto.

Lawmakers from President Robert Mugabe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, are set to meet in Harare to discuss the process of impeaching him. Despite mounting calls for his resignation and today's noon deadline to step down, Mugabe has defiantly stayed on as president of Zimbabwe. Yesterday, the party recalled him as their leader. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Noma Bolani.

Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance since the country's army took over on Wednesday. He attended a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare. Mugabe was at the Harare Open University, accompanied by his security detail, two days after being placed under house arrest. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Siphamandla Zondi, who is with the Institute for Strategic and political Affiars at the Unversity of Pretoria

SACP leader Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus will remain in jail after being denied parole. Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, made the announcement at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. This follows a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in August which gave Masutha 90 days to make a decision. Walus, a Polish immigrant and Conservative Party MP Clive Derby-Lewis, were sentenced to death for Hani's murder in April 1993. In November 2000, the death sentences of the two were changed to life imprisonment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Janusz Walus' lawyer Julian Knight.