A man has been taken into custody during protest action at Fish Hoek Beach in the Cape Peninsula. One of the organisers of the "We Are More" movement allegedly ripped a journalist's mask from her face, saying he could not hear her. Corbin August reports…..
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LINK: Meanwhile, Protesting pastors from various churches in Cape Town handed over a memorandum of demands to a representative from the office of the president. Their march to parliament was stopped several metres away from the main gates. Police told them that in term of the level 3 lockdown regulations gatherings are not allowed. The group of about 100 pastors later handed over the memorandum in which they demand among others an end to the closing of churches. To tell us more on this and what else they are demanding, we are joined on the line by….
Guest: Apostle Siniko Nxesi – Pastor at Kingdom of God Ministries (He’s also calling for pastors to be declared essential workers as many of them are fined for bridging lockdown rules while performing their duties in communities)

The South African Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissen, wrapped up his two-day visit to the troubled northern areas in Port Elizabeth. The region has seen a spate of gang-related murders and several incidents of gender-based violence. Community members appealed to the HRC for intervention. Let’s speak now to one of the community members behind the request for the HRC to visit the area to find out how the engagement went as we welcome…..

Guest: Christian Martin – Khoisan activist and ANC MPL in the Eastern Cape Legislature

Yesterday (Thursday) the Constitutional Court confirmed that sections of the RICA Act are unconstitutional. This after Investigative Journalism unit Amabhungane obtained a declaration in the High Court in Johannesburg that six orders of the Act were unlawful. The Act allows for individual or mass surveillance to be conducted, even without the knowledge of those targeted. The case was taken to court after it emerged that journalists were put under surveillance under false pretences.

Guest: Ziyanda Ngcobo - Legal expert

The South African Civil Aviation Authority says is has seen an increase in air crashes in the country. They attribute the rise in air crashes to non-adherence to the sector's safety strategy. Should we be worried as members of the public? Also what kind of air craft are they talking about and which safety regulations are they flouting?

Guest: Poppy Khoza – CEO of the South African Civil Aviation Authority

There's been mixed reaction from political parties to former President Jacob Zuma's decision to defy the Constitutional Court order to appear before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. On Monday, Zuma vowed not to co-operate with the commission, despite last week's ruling by the Apex Court compelling him to do so. Nomalizo Mandela has more....
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LINK: Let’s get the perspective now of one of the party’s elder to get a sense of how they read the situation and what this does to worsen the already damaged image of the ANC as we welcome…
Guest: Mavuso Msimang, ANC veteran member and member of the ANC Elders group

Tomorrow (Thursday) being World Cancer Day, health experts say that skin cancer is the most common cancer internationally. They go on to say that South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet levels in the world. They also say that the country has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer globally. To educate ourselves on the subject, we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Cara Noble-Social Worker and National Relationship Manager at CANSA

Guest: Dr. Bianca Tod-Dermatologist and Skin Cancer expert

President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under severe criticism from the opposition after he praised the Cuban Medical Brigade for its work around the world to fight Covid-19. The president revealed that his government will nominate the Cuban doctors for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. President Cyril Ramaphosa said this in his address to the nation about new Covid-19 regulations on Monday night. Ramaphosa praised Cuba for sending out three thousand -700 medical professionals around the world to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, including those who came to the country…..

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LINK: Let’s use this opportunity now to understand South Africa’s historical relationship with Cuba and whether the president was correct in what he said as we welcome…

Guest: Professor Siphamandla Zondi – Professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Johannesburg

As the KwaZulu-Natal government readies itself for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations, the Public Servants Association is calling for the speeding up of the recruitment processes to ensure the long-awaited opening of the Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. They want the R2.8 billion Hospital to be opened soon in order to increase bed capacity in the province’s battle against COVID-19 and other diseases. To tell us more on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Mlungisi Ndlovu – Provincial manager for the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu-Natal

Good news for our rhino is that there has been a significant drop of 33% in the number of poaching. This came out of a report by the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries. The department says that it believes the COVID-19 pandemic contributed in part to the decrease in rhino poaching. To find out more about this report and also how
Guest: Albi Modise – Spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries

There’s been international condemnation after the Burmese army tightened its grip over Myanmar, after seizing power in a coup. The military-run TV station, has announced the appointment of new ministers - to replace those ousted from power. Myanmar's civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi, have been detained.

Guest: Kiru Naidoo – Asia Pacific Researcher