New Social Development Minister Dina Pule is stepping into a department that NGOs describe as neglected and inefficient — and they say she cannot afford a slow start. One organisation is urging her to make an immediate impact by introducing a Maternal Support Grant as a key priority at the start of her tenure. 

GUEST: Rahima Essop: Communications Director of the DG Murray Trust

A decade of research points to a notable shift in South Africa's social attitudes. New findings from The Other Foundation and the Human Sciences Research Council show growing acceptance of LGBTI people, with disapproval of same-sex relationships declining significantly and a majority of South Africans now supporting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. 

Guest: Caio de Araujo. Role: Research Officer The Other Foundation

South African researchers are helping to reshape the global fight against tuberculosis. Groundbreaking research led by Wits University, in partnership with the Department of Health and supported by USAID, has simplified TB treatment by reducing the number of pills patients need to take—making it easier to complete treatment and improving outcomes. The breakthrough is now influencing how TB is treated around the world. 

Guest: Dr Francesca Conradie: principal investigator of BEAT Tuberculosis and a researcher at the Clinical Health Research Unit (CHRU), University of the Witwatersrand

Mental health is a conversation we've been shining a spotlight on in recent weeks, and today's focus comes through the pages of a deeply personal story. In his book, Brandon Fairweather recounts how a decline in his physical health spiralled into a serious mental health struggle. To unpack the book and its key messages, we've asked our own SABC News presenter, Liezle Wilson, to review it for us.

Guest: Liezle Wilson: Sabc News presenter

After months of delays, the long-awaited report into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke has finally landed on President Cyril Ramaphosa's desk. The inquiry was launched after National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi raised concerns over the withdrawal of several high-profile State Capture-related prosecutions, placing Chauke's leadership under intense scrutiny.  

GUEST: Bophelo Seleke: Independent Legal Analyst

The spotlight is back on Parliament's probe into alleged corruption within South Africa's law enforcement agencies. The Ad Hoc Committee investigating explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been meeting to deliberate on its draft preliminary report, marking another key step in the high-profile inquiry. 

GUEST: Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach DA MP – DA Chief Whip

Financial Corner: Wealth Management specialist at Anchor Capital, Sandy Van Der Zanden speaking on investing smartly so you can retire strong

CEO of Black Business Council, Kganki Matabane speaks to Joanne Joseph about the impact the marches had on small businesses

Max Botwana, CEO of theThabo Mbeki Foundation speaks about embracing the ideals of Pan Africanism while ensuring that South Africans are being heard about their illegal immigration concerns and the impact on public services

Salga President, Bheke Stofile speaks about the meeting between mayors and council speakers meeting to plan for the transitional period ahead of the November 4th local elections