Guest: Prof Sampson Mamphweli  Head of Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute

Guest: Willie Aucamp: DA National Spokesperson

Guest: Nthabeleng Molefe: KZN Provincial Secretary: POPCRU 

Guest: Prof Guy Midgley: Climate Change Researcher and Acting Director of the School for Climate Studies, Stellenbosch University

2     April 2025

DR Congo – Rwanda- M23- Doha talks amidst Convicted warlord Lubanga announced new rebel movement in Ituri province
So, the diplomatic upheaval will be, Could the Democratic Republic of Congo be forced to face even more instability soon?

United Kingdom- Mauritius
The UK government is working with Mauritius to finalise a deal on the future of the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has said. 
Under the proposed agreement, Mauritius would gain sovereignty of the islands from the UK, but allow the US and UK to continue operating a military base on one of the islands for an initial period of 99 years, at a cost to the British taxpayer.

3. Zimbabwe-Harare 
Zimbabwe charges dozens for taking part in protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe police said Tuesday it had arrested 95 people after a day of protests called by opponents of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Guest: Mdumiseni Ntuli - ANC Chief Whip in Parliament

1 April 2025

(New radio season – Freedom month across Afrikan continent)

1.    Southern Sudan – Ethiopia - African Union Commission

AU to dispatch Panel of the Wise to mediate in South Sudan crisis

The African Union Commission (AUC) said it is sending a high-level mediation team to South Sudan amid escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar, raising fears of a collapse of the country’s fragile peace deal.

2.Uganda - Kampala

 Parliament Is Rewarding Leaders Before They Even Work - Bobi Wine

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticised Parliament over what he described as unprecedented corruption scandals and governance failures.

3.    Zimbabwe- Harare

Zimbabweans stay at home amid fears demonstrations could turn violent

A heavy security presence in several cities across Zimbabwe largely neutralised a national protest on Monday aimed at pressurising President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

4.Lesotho- Maseru

THE Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) is in a severe financial crisis, with its current liabilities exceeding its assets by M98.6 million.

Acting Minister of Energy, Mohlomi Moleko, told the media this week that LEC's financial difficulties stemmed from alleged gross financial mismanagement, governance failures, and low energy tariffs.

5.In our historical archives, it was on this day 1 April 2016 when former PAC of Azania President Elder Clarence Mlami Makwetu passed away in Komani/ Queenstown Private Hospital after a long illness.

Guest: Abel Esterhuyse - Professor Of Strategy: Faculty Of Military Science: Stellenbosch University

Guest: Mikel Mabasa: CEO, National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa

Guest: Vuyolwethu (Vuyo) Zungula: President, African Transformation Movement (ATM)