Have you ever dreaded going to work because of bullying, intimidation, or a toxic workplace culture? While difficult colleagues may be a reality in many organisations, the law is increasingly recognising the serious harm caused by toxic behaviour on the job. A recent case at Wits University has helped strengthen the legal framework around workplace bullying, sending a clear message that toxic conduct can carry real consequences. 

Guest: Bradley Workman-Davies: Director at Werksmans Attorneys

Yesterday, we heard how overcrowded court rolls have led to mandatory mediation in many Gauteng cases. Now, attention is turning to another factor slowing down justice: so-called "Stalingrad tactics" — legal manoeuvres designed to delay proceedings. The issue was recently thrust into the spotlight when Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland discussed how these tactics have increasingly frustrated and undermined South Africa's court processes. 

Guest: Machini Motloung: Law Society of South Africa

A landmark court victory for South Africa's youngest citizens. Hundreds of organisations working in Early Childhood Development are celebrating after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that children have a constitutional right to ECD services. The court found that the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department's failure to consistently pay ECD subsidies was unlawful and unconstitutional. The ruling now compels the department to honour its obligations and fund the sector as required. 

Guest: Prof Eric Atmore, Director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development

Yesterday, we heard from a listener in Lenasia South, Johannesburg, who reported seeing busloads of Malawian nationals arriving in the area, raising questions about who they were and why they were there. While it's not yet clear whether the incidents are connected, reports indicate that around 500 Malawians — mostly women and children — are currently being housed at churches and NGO facilities in Johannesburg as they await repatriation. So, how did they end up here, and what happens next? Let's unpack the story.

Guest: Tessa Dooms: Rivonia Circle 

Financial Corner: Sandy Van DerZanden, Wealth Management at Anchor Capital speaks to Joanne Joseph about tax efficiency and investing in South Africa.

A Cape Town Father, Joseph Nefdt who started the petition against too much homework speaks to Joanne Joseph about the petition and Professor Boitumelo Diale, Educational Psychologist & NRF
SARChi Chair in Inclusive Rural Education and Early Childhood Development,Sol Plaatje University explains the impact of a lot of homework on children's development and mental health

Gauteng Judiciary opts for mediation to reduce the pressure on courts

Peter van Niekerk, Executive Consultant for Mediation & Dispute Resolution at Fluxmans speaks to Joanne Joseph on the directive from the Gauteng Division of the High Court for matters to start with mediation in order to alleviate issues courts are facing with the availability of court dates

Head of TV Licences at the SABC, Maphala Makgoba answered questions from listeners on their TV licence issues.

City of Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene speaks to Joanne Joseph about the Johannesburg Road Agency fleet being grounded due to a fuel crisis bringing road maintenance to a halt

Is South Africa really calling for all foreigners to leave, or is the real issue the failure to enforce immigration and labour laws? Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address on undocumented migrants and illegal employment, the Road Freight Association says the government has had the tools, proposals and legislation to tackle the problem for years. The association argues that this is not about being anti-foreigner, but about ensuring that employers follow the law and that enforcement is fair, consistent and effective.  

GUEST: Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association