COSATU is leading a masses marches on Friday to demand urgent action to address the country's escalating cost-of-living crisis. The federation says workers and communities are being pushed deeper into debt while wages fail to keep pace with rising expenses.

Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU Spokesperson 

1. Japanese exports jump at fastest pace since 2022
2. SpaceX’s market value jumps past tech giants like Amazon & Microsoft 
3. Market update

The Global Briefing:The European Parliament has voted to approve a key trade deal with the United States

Reports suggest Qatar played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in bridging differences between Washington and Tehran

China has reaffirmed its strong support for Myanmar's leadership during President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to Beijing.

Guest: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu - Professor of Political Science & International Relations and Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at Nelson Mandela University 

Built in Mzansi: how a campaign targets South African taxi drivers and commuters to address the high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused by long periods of sitting, high stress, and limited access to health resources. 

Guest: Dr David Jankelow – SA Heart Past President and Media Committee Chair 

Vilakazi street in Soweto will see an introduction of Merabe, a mixed-use cultural and lifestyle destination that brings together heritage, hospitality, residential living, retail, dining and tourism experiences within a single integrated precinct.

Guest: Thabang Sithole - Managing Director of Merabe 

Reality Check with Dr Steven Zwane: The Youth of 1976 and the Youth of 2026: Different Battles, Same Demand for Dignity - A Youth Day reflection on how today’s young people are confronting unemployment, inequality, GBV, poor services, unsafe communities and blocked opportunity. 

Guest: Dr Steven Zwane - Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria 

The SA Human Rights Commission is heading to the Johannesburg High Court this week over comments made by media personality Ngizwe Mchunu about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They argue that his remarks amount to hate speech and incitement, raising important questions about freedom of expression, accountability, and the protection of human rights in SA

Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Commissioner of SA Human Rights Commission

SA’s government has unveiled a new implementation plan aimed at strengthening migration management, improving border security, tightening law enforcement, and addressing concerns around irregular migration. The plan, coordinated through the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, also seeks to balance national security, humanitarian obligations, and regional cooperation. 

Guest: Dr Polly Boshielo - Deputy Minister of Police 

Guest: Otsile Nkadimeng - award-winning youth climate activist and advocate

Guest: Mbali Baduza - WeThePeopleSA 

News Headlines with Sameea Moerat

Sports with Masechaba Nkgapele