President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn a line in the sand — refusing to resign over the Phala Phala saga and instead taking the Section 89 panel report on judicial review. The move has triggered fierce backlash from opposition parties, with some accusing him of undermining the Constitution he once helped craft. The political battle over accountability, credibility and constitutional integrity is now intensifying. 

Guest: Richard Calland: Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town

A new computerised learner’s licence testing system is shaking things up at testing stations across the country — and thousands more applicants are failing. Since the introduction of the Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing system, pass rates are believed to have dropped by as much as 30%, raising questions about whether the system is exposing poor preparation or making it harder to pass. 

Guest: Simon Zwane: Chief Communication Officer, Road Traffic Management Corporation ( RTMC)

Guest: Robert Chandler: managing director Of The southern african Institute Of Driving Instructors (SAIDI)

As the world marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, questions are being raised about how South Africa is failing thousands living with the disease. Nearly 750,000 South Africans are affected by Parkinson’s, yet many are only diagnosed once symptoms like tremors, stiffness and slowed movement have already taken hold. Critics say the healthcare system remains too focused on medication, while patients continue to battle late diagnosis, limited support and a lack of holistic care.

Guest: Dr Nombini Habangana: Medical Affairs Director at AbbVie

Residents in George are assessing the damage after severe weather battered parts of the municipality, leaving power outages, infrastructure damage and growing concerns over recovery efforts. We speak to the Executive Mayor of George for the latest update on restoration work and the municipality’s emergency response. 

Guest: Cllr Ald Browen Johnson: Executive Mayor, George Municipality ( Ward 23 Councillor)

Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa as the ANC’s National Executive Committee prepares for an urgent meeting tonight, with the Phala Phala scandal dominating the agenda. Despite a Constitutional Court ruling paving the way for an impeachment inquiry, Ramaphosa says he will not resign and will instead challenge the Section 89 report in court. We speak to the ANC for reaction as divisions emerge within the party over the president’s future.

Guest: Cameron Dugmore: anc  Member

Political temperatures are rising this morning after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced he will not step aside and will instead challenge the Section 89 panel report in court. Opposition parties have come out swinging — with one branding him a “constitutional delinquent.” But if that accusation holds weight, what does it say about a leader who once helped shape South Africa’s democratic Constitution itself?

Guest: Adv Paseka Ncholo: Constitution Drafter

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has released private accommodation payments to universities as part of efforts to stabilise the student housing payment system. The scheme says more than 100,000 students have benefited from three major disbursements this quarter, while engagements continue with accommodation providers to resolve outstanding payment and verification challenges.

Guest: Mr. Ishmael Mnisi: NSFAS Spokesperson

The Garden Route remains on edge after devastating floods battered the region last week, leaving several communities cut off and critical infrastructure badly damaged. While emergency teams race to restore roads and provide relief, forecasters are warning that two more cold fronts could bring another wave of disruptive rain, gale-force winds and dangerous coastal conditions to the Western Cape in the coming days. 

Guest: Dr Obiora Nnene, Associate Member (SAICE) South African Institution of Civil Engineering

South Africa is battling the devastating impact of severe weather, with the National Disaster Management Centre declaring a national disaster across six provinces — Mpumalanga, Free State, North West, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Western Cape. Days of brutal weather have left widespread damage in their wake, forcing disaster management teams to intensify relief and emergency response efforts in some of the country’s hardest-hit communities. 

Guest: Lehlohonolo Thobela, forecaster at the South African Weather Services

Can President Cyril Ramaphosa survive growing calls for his removal following the Constitutional Court’s explosive ruling on the Phala Phala scandal? With the MK Party pushing for a motion of no confidence and opposition parties demanding accountability, pressure is mounting on Parliament and National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to act. The ruling has reignited questions around whether Ramaphosa breached his oath of office — and whether South Africa could now be heading toward an impeachment inquiry or even a political showdown in Parliament.

Guest: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu: Political Analyst and Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy, at Nelson Mandela University