New car sales are rising inthe country. Joanne Joseph speaks to Shinny Gobiyeza, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Business Council, NAAMSA.

A landmark Constitutional Court ruling is set to reshape how public land is used for housing in South Africa. Days after the judgment in the long-running Tafelberg case, governments are weighing its implications for future developments. The court found that authorities failed to properly consider whether the Cape Town property could have been used for affordable housing before trying to sell it. 

Guest: Tertius Simmers: Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure

For residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, water and power outages have become an all-too-familiar reality. Now, with the crisis reaching breaking point, the metro's acting city manager has reportedly turned to outside experts for help. The move follows persistent service delivery failures that continue to leave thousands of residents without reliable access to basic services.

Joseph Tsatsire: Acting executive director for infrastructure and engineering, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

South Africa is facing growing diplomatic fallout over rising anti-migrant sentiment. As protests, deportations and mass repatriations intensify, tensions are spilling across the continent. In Nigeria, some lawmakers are now calling for action against South African companies such as MultiChoice and MTN, raising concerns about the broader impact on the country's relationships in Africa. 

Guest|: Chrispin Phiri, Ministerial spokesperson of DIRCO 

A high-profile theft first brought to light at the Madlanga Commission has now taken centre stage in court. At the heart of the case is the alleged theft of nearly R15 million worth of precious gems from a Killarney home three years ago. 

Guest: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter 

It's a tragedy South Africa has never forgotten—the death of young Michael Komape, who drowned in a pit toilet at his school in Limpopo. More than a decade later, the country is still working to eliminate unsafe sanitation in schools. Today, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is visiting Dimbaza Primary School in Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape, where she's expected to make a significant announcement on school infrastructure and sanitation. ]

Guest: Itumeleng Mothlabane: General  Secretary of Equal Education

South Africa's gambling laws could soon be getting a major overhaul. The National Gambling Policy Council wants to fast-track new legislation, tighten advertising rules and strengthen oversight of the industry. But alongside those reforms, a much bigger challenge is emerging: the rapid growth of illegal gambling operators. So, how serious is the problem, and what can be done to tackle it? 

Guest: Sean Coleman: CEO,  South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA)

Serious concerns are being raised about conditions at the Epping Centre in Cape Town. Civil society organisation Gift of the Givers says the situation is dire for the roughly 1,500 migrants currently being housed there while they await repatriation to their home countries across the continent. Let's get the latest on what's happening. 

Guest: Dr Naeem Kathrada: Head of Gift Of The givers,Western Cape Medical Team

Last week, one of our listeners raised concerns about ongoing issues with funeral services provider AVBOB's online portal. Clients say they've been unable to log in, access their policy information, or carry out basic transactions. So, what's behind the problem, and when can customers expect it to be resolved? Let's find out. 

Guest: Adriaan Bester: General Manager: Corporate Affairs at AVBOB

The June 30 protests didn't just unfold on South Africa's streets—they also played out across social media. According to the Institute for Security Studies, alongside the mass demonstrations in several provinces, there was a coordinated online campaign designed to amplify the protesters' key messages and shape the public narrative. So, what does this tell us about the growing role of digital platforms in modern protest movements? 

Guest: Karen Allen: Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies ( ISS Pretoria)