Sunday World responds to DA Chairperson of Federal Council, Helen Zille, on comments  that she endorsed the election of billionaire Patrice Motsepe to become ANC president

Guest: Queenin Masuabi: Senior Political Journalist, Sunday World 

Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge has been cleared of sexual harassment and gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, after a tribunal found key elements of the complaint against him were not proved. But while the ruling spares him impeachment and allows his return to the bench, the language and reasoning in the report have sparked outrage among activists and legal experts.  

Guest: Alison Tilley: Attorney & Coordinator, Judges Matter 

• Gold extends selloff
• 2. Trump nominates Fed critic Kevin Warsh as Powell’s successor
• 3. Market update

At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local authorities. The strikes are being described by Palestinians as the heaviest since the second phase of the ceasefire came into effect earlier this month, raising fresh concerns about the durability of the truce.  

Guest: Professor Abel Esterhuyse is a member of the Department of Strategic Studies in the Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University 

Bank of America says South Africa is gaining momentum toward credit rating upgrades
2. Southern Sun and Pareto expand Sandton footprint
3. Market update

Parliament has vowed urgent intervention after a protest by film and television workers exposed what industry leaders describe as a near-collapse of South Africa’s screen sector. The Save SA Film Jobs protest outside Parliament in Cape Town forced lawmakers to acknowledge deep administrative failures and commit to emergency talks with government and industry stakeholders.  

Guest: Hungani Ndlovu: Media & Comms executive member of the South African Guild of Actors

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• Sarb leaves rates unchanged
• The Competition commission gives the Premier-RFG tie up the green light
• Market update

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• Sibanye Stillwater unveils a cost cutting strategy
• Nersa lowers electricity tariffs for two smelters
• Market update

Izwi Labantu Forum marched to the Union Buildings and they are calling for fair access to land and funding, an end to corruption and gatekeeping, real action against rural crime, and full accountability from those in power.

Guest: Melissa Davids - Izwi Labantu Forum Gauteng Leader 

Trade unions representing workersin the restaurant industry have issued a warning to high-end eateries accused of exploiting employees, saying businesses will face ongoing disruption until they comply with labour laws.  

Guest: Dominique Martin: Food & Allied Workers Union Media/Communications Officer Media