Is South Africa losing track of its legal firearms? A sharp drop in licence renewal applications has reignited the debate over gun control, with Gun Free South Africa warning of growing risks, while firearm owners blame bureaucratic failures and legal confusion. 

Guest: Claire Taylor: Gun violence prevention consultant at Gun Free SA

In this week's finance segment, Sandy van der Zandel joins us once again, standing in for Bryan Hirsch. Today, we discussed an important topic: “If You Died Tomorrow… Would Your Family Be Financially Secure?” We explore why financial planning is essential and the steps you can take today to help protect your loved ones future.

Guest: Sandy van der Zanden: Wealth Management, Anchor Capital

The country's parental leave framework is going to change radically after parts of it were found to be unconstitutional. Joanne Joseph gets clarity on the judgment from Neo Moleko, a Senior Associate at Mary Jane Mphahlele Attorneys

A study from UCT has found that the ground beneath the Karoo basin can result in earthquakes should fracking be explored in the area. Joanne Joseph speaks to Prof Alastair Sloan who co-authored the study

Community Development Coordinator and Facilitator at Nal’ibali, Madoda Ndlakuse speaks to Joanne Joseph about their programme to get men to start reading clubs in their communities   

Sandile Motha, Journalist with the Mail and Guardian speaks to Joanne Joseph about the wall collapse in Inanda, KZN at a Shembe Church gathering

The US plans to impose an additional 12.5% tariff on South African goods. Joanne Joseph speaks to Chief Director: Bilateral Trade Relations (Rest of the World) at the Department of Trade Industry and Competition, Malose Letsoalo for clarity on this.

Sanele Dube, National spokesperson and Gauteng Convenor for March and March speaks about the killing of its Ekurhuleni leader, Andile Somgxada. Dube explains that leaders in the organisation have been receiving death threats

The tragic deaths of Jayden Adams and Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini have sparked an outpouring of grief across South Africa. But beyond the tributes, they've also raised important questions about the immense physical and mental demands placed on young athletes. Are we doing enough to protect their wellbeing, both on and off the field? Sports psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Unisa, Dr Koketjo Tsebe, joins us to unpack the pressures facing today's sporting stars. 

Guest: Dr Koketjo Tsebe: Sports Psychologist/ Senior Lecturer (Unisa)

It's been a heartbreaking few days for South African sport. In the space of just days, the country has lost two young athletes with bright futures ahead of them. Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams, fresh from representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup, has died suddenly, while the rugby community is mourning Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed after a training session. Their deaths have left teammates, supporters and the nation asking how such promising lives could be cut so tragically short. 

Guest: Benjamin Leshoro: Sports Journalist