The Best of the Breakfast Show with Xolani Gwala

Xolani speaks to Lulu Mnguni, SA’s High  Commissioner to the Federal republic  of Nigeria about the Tensions  over threats of xenophobic attacks, with reports that SA’s ambassador was summoned by the Nigerian government to explain and reports that a South African company was attacked in Abuja yesterday. And we also got  a response from Marc Gbaffou, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum about the planned anti-immigrant march to be held later today.

Xolani speaks to Mcebisi Jonas, Deputy Finance Minister about his budget speech with the introduction of a new tax bracket for the very rich, state debt creeping up and almost all economic indicators and fiscal numbers weaker than in last year's budget.

Xolani speaks to Duma Gqubule, Director of the Centre for Economic Development and Transformation about Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered his much anticipated 2017 Budget Speech, where radical economic transformation formed a huge part of his speech, backing President Jacob Zuma’s on transformation and brought vision to inclusive growth.

Xolani speaks to Emeka Collins, National Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Union of South Africa that forge partnerships between South Africans and foreigners to tackle crime in their communities, following a series of attacks on businesses and properties belonging to immigrants who’ve been accused of peddling drugs and prostitution .We also speak to Nomfundo Mogapi Executive Director at the  Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation to give insight into the xenophobic sentiments on crime in the country.

Xolani speaks to Nsizwa Mekgwe, Convener of the Duduza Greater Community about the

Residents of Duduza in Ekuruleni,who  took to the streets yesterday to advocate for transparency and fairness in the employment processes of the Gibela Rail project. We follow up with a direct response from

Pam Radebe, Spokesperson for Gibela Rail ConsortiumOn some of the allegations made by residents of Duduza that there is corruption in the recruitment process and that the company is recruitment none-locals.

Xolani speaks to ANC Gauteng Chief  whip  Brian Hlongwa about their call to support the finance minister around the calls for his removal from the other various leagues  and the faction battles that are at a tipping point .

Xolani speaks to Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Health Minister about the collective responsibility around the Life Esidemeni debacle.

Xolani speaks to Hardin Ratshisusu, the Deputy Commissioner  for the Competition Commission  about the bank collusion case and the outcomes of what can be expected and the direct result for South Africa.

Xolani speaks to  Kagisho Mamabolo NSFAS  spokesperson about the state of affairs around student loans and assists with the many emails we have been flooded with.

Xolani speaks to Lt.General Deliwe de Lange ,Gauteng police Commissioner about the scourge of drugs and the fight to combat the criminal element that is growing because of communities not laying charges .