The Global Briefing: Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran

Northern Ireland is grappling with a fresh wave of unrest after anti-migrant protests erupted following a knife attack in Belfast.

The United States says it has dealt a major blow to transnational organised crime after President Donald Trump announced that a US strike had killed Héctor Guerrero

Guest: Mbasa Mvenene - Political analyst and Politics lecturer at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu 

Guest: Nkosikhona Mbatha – Chief Executive Officer at Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency 

The Department of Home Affairs yesterday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the country illegally. Yesterday, the first repatriation flight is said to have departed carrying  268 passengers.

Guest: Thulani Mavuso - Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs  

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya says employers who hire undocumented workers could soon face fines of up to R100,000 per worker, while thousands of additional labour inspectors are expected to be deployed to enforce compliance. What could these changes mean for households, businesses and workers across South Africa?

Guest: Jomo Sibiya - Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour  

Last year, Dr Alulutho Mazwi, an intern in the paediatrics department at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital was found. He suffered from diabetes and died a week after allegedly being made to work despite reporting that he was unwell. Earlier this year, it was revealed that an investigation was conducted by the Office of the Health Ombudsman

Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - National Health Minister

The tragic death of 29-year-old Johannesburg Cartrack call centre worker Gcina Dhladhla has reignited concerns about workplace pressures, employee wellbeing and employer responsibility. How important is employee wellbeing at workplaces?

Guest: Dr Tumi Mashego - clinical psychologist  

The Global Briefing: China has joined a high-level economic discussion hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of next week's G7 Summit.

In Thailand, a Bangkok court has handed down death sentences to two men convicted for the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing that killed 20 people and injured more than 100.

The United Nations is sending investigators to Lebanon to examine possible violations of international law during the ongoing conflict.

Guest: Dr Joan Swart - Researcher in Military Science at the University of Stellenbosch

Built in Mzansi: How IRIS, an AI teacher helps the education sector. IRIS is designed to empower educators and personalise learning. She can communicate in all 11 official languages, respond to voice commands, and assists students from Grade R to tertiary levels.

Guest: Dr. Thando Gumede - Founder of BSG Technologies  

South Africa's iron ore export capacity is set for a major boost following the completion of a R4 billion infrastructure expansion project at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, Africa's largest iron ore export facility. As the terminal celebrates 50 years of operation, the investment is expected to position this strategic export corridor for future growth.

Guest: Jabu Mdaki - Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals 

Guest: Andries Schoeman - Chief Executive Officer at V3 Consulting Engineers