Record-breaking rainfall has triggered devastating floods across central Vietnam, submerging parts of the UNESCO-listed cities of Hue and Hoi An. Over a metre of rain fell within 24 hours — the heaviest on record — inundating homes, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and forcing thousands to evacuate amid warnings that the severe weather could persist through the week.

 

Guest: Jasper Knight: Professor of Geography at Wits University

 

 

Attorney Shaun Jacobs has won a significant legal victory after being unlawfully arrested by police officers outside his home. The incident occurred when Jacobs arrived home to find a police roadblock set up directly outside his property. After asking officers to move it and filming their refusal, he was allegedly met with aggression and subsequently arrested.

 

Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana: Legal Expert, Dubazana Attorneys  

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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) reports receiving over 3,000 mental health crisis calls daily, with many coming from young people battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

Guest: Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) 

 

Why do African leaders want to hold on to power for so long?

 

Guest: Lerato Tsebe: An independent African Researcher 

The Pan African Bar Association of South Africa has noted with concern the allegations made by an unidentified witness against the Acting Judge President of the Gauteng High Court, Judge Ledwaba (AJP Ledwaba before the Madlanga Commission, as well as the proliferation of public commentary on this delicate issue.

 

Guest: Adv. Dali Mpofu: Secretary, The Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA)

The SABC has brought back two of the country’s most iconic educational dramas — Soul City and Soul Buddyz. Both shows were trailblazers in using storytelling to address pressing social and health issues, from HIV/AIDS awareness to gender-based violence and children’s rights.

 

Guest: Phinah Kodisang: Soul City CEO 

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In a landmark development for South Africa’s fight against HIV, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has officially registered Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine designed to prevent HIV infection.

 

Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for Health 

 

The shocking assault of a 16-year-old Milnerton High School learner — captured on video and widely circulated online — has once again exposed South Africa’s deepening school bullying crisis.

Guest: Vanessa Le Roux: Parents For An Equal Education Founder