Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa's family has expressed optimism as the second docket in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was disclosed to the High Court in Pretoria - forcing postponement of the case to today (Monday). The second docket opened in 2019 recommends Longwe Twala, Kelly Khumalo, Gladness, Khumalo, Zandile Khumalo, Mthokozisi Twala and Maggie Phiri be charged with murder and defeating the ends of justice. Meyiwa was shot dead in 2014 in Vosloorus at the home of his girlfriend's mother Kelly Khumalo. How is this likely to change the course the case is taking? 

Guest: Mpumelelo Zikalala – Director at Zikala Attorneys

Guest: Chad Thomas – Organized Crime Investigator at IRS Forensic Investigations

 A few weeks ago social media was abuzz with the reported kidnapping of Shireen Essop. At the time, reports indicated that she was last seen on May 23, driving down Weltevreden Road in a white Toyota. Her car was then recovered in Philippi hours later. The good news is that she was found through the help of the Klipfontein Mission Station Neighbourhood Watch. She was reportedly held hostage in Khayelitsha where ransom money was demanded for her release. So we thought to use this opportunity to talk about the involvement of community anti-crime groups and how effective they can be in working with community safety officials.

Guest: Dean Esau – Member of the Klipfontein Mission Station Neighbourhood Watch

 Last week, social media was abuzz with a sense of discontent after we were slapped with another fuel hike and news that inflation was making the cost of living harder. Amidst this discussion, a hashtag emerged called #NationalShutdown - a protest set to take place across the country on Friday, 10 June. In the past week, several organizations have been called upon to endorse the March: from the EFF, SANTACO and COSATU. However, this momentum has decipated with these institutions distancing themselves as organizers. What does this trend tell us about our collective agency? With all the socio-economic challenges we face, are we on a collision course towards another #JulyRiots? What will be the straw the breaks the camel's neck for us to take action and hold this government accountable?

Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Political Analyst and Organizer

Guest: Lihle Ngcobozi - Lecturer in Public Governance, Public Policy and Gendered Approaches to Development at the Wits School of Governance

Guest: Tessa Dooms - Executive Director of Rivonia Circl

Our next guest hails from a lineage of rich musical heritage, being the niece of multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist of Afro fusion band Harari, Selby Ntuli. Following her successful debut release “The Offering” (2014), she is globally recognized for her work that is influenced in Spoken Word, Electronic and Jazz. She sees music as community care. She sees her work as not just a journey to find home within herself. Her music facilitates our access to our histories, presents and futures by creating in music

literature the existence of language, experiences and space that speak to us.

Guest(Studio): Thandi Ntuli - Jazz Musician

Over the weekend, ECOWAS held a meeting to establish what action the body should take against military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. All three countries are suspended from the bodies. ECOWAS failed to reach an agreement and has determined that the body would make a decision at their July summit. Our next guest unpacks what this decision means and what are the possible consequences of not reaching a consensus for the region.

Guest: Izak Kgomo - African Political Analyst

 The Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired has launched its own online radio station for its students. The platform allows for pupils to share stories and report on all activities in and around the school. Their principal explains that the purpose of this new platform was to educate the visually impaired pupils to become broadcasters and create employment opportunities.

Guest: Quinton Pendle - Teacher at Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired (Worked for Community Radio Station, Perron FM for six years)

 In this hour, we focus on mental health and probe into one of the most difficult conversations we can have with ourselves: admitting that something is wrong and accepting that we need help. We look into three areas that impact our journey: (1) our health-seeking behaviours, (2) the resources available in the public/private sphere and (3) the social stigma that people with mental illness encounter. In the second half hour, we would zone in on men's mental health as they are the most vulnerable group in society when it comes to suicide, according to the South African Society of Psychiatrists. Our nation has ranked in the top ten countries battling with mental health.

Guest (STUDIO): Paula Quinsee - Relationship expert

Guest (STUDIO): Eusebius McKaiser - Author and Radio Personality

Former president Jacob Zuma’s legal team says it has drafted its charge sheet for the private prosecution of prosecutor Billy Downer. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Tuesday declined to prosecute Downer on charges laid against him by Zuma for allegedly leaking his medical records, due to insufficient evidence.

Guest: Mzwandile Manyi - Spokesperson of the JG Zuma Foundation

As the African National Congress is holding its provincial conferences building up to the December national conference, we thought to look at how the journey is unfolding. It has not been a smooth one with some regions turning violent, some leaders elected despite facing corruption. Many commentators are also asking how much support the current president Cyril Ramaphosa is still enjoying? To help us navigate this subject,

Guest: Rebone Tau - Research Fellow at the Institute for Pan-African Thought & Conversation (IPATC) at the University of Johannesburg

Guest: Lukhanyo Vangqa - Political Analyst

Our next guest was a victim of forced sterilization and she used her experience to do academic research to advocate for women’s right to bodily integrity. The study looks into the use of the contraceptive, depo-provera and the history of its use within South African health policy. It interrogates what women are subjected to without their consent and the rise of fertility control during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also recommends addressing how nurses can work in solidarity with their patients to improve family planning outcomes.

Guest: Dr. Sethembiso Mthembu - Deputy-Director for Research and Policy Analysis - Department of Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities