Guest: Andiswa Makanda: Spokesperson, Prasa

1. Senegal – Dakar, Senegal’s new president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as the West African nation’s leader.

1. Gabon – Libreville, Gabon's National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state.

1. Zimbabwe – Harare, Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa.

1. Seychelles – Netherlands, The Netherlands and Seychelles will work closely on fighting cryptocurrency crimes and a mission from the northwestern European country is expected in the island nation this year.

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day 4 April 1939 when Hugh Ramopolo Masekela, South African musician, was born in Witbank, South Africa. Masekela grew up playing the piano and at a young age was introduced to the trumpet by Father Trevor Huddleston.

Guest: Daryl Swanepoel - Chief Executive of the Inclusive Society Institute

Guest: Prof Marlo Möller: Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Stellenbosch University

Guest: Sandile Swana – Political Analyst

Guest: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva - chairperson of the National Children and Violence Trust

Samkele Maseko - SABC Politics Reporter.

Guest: Max Mbili - Institute for Local Government Management President

Guest: Ben Sassman: Founder and CEO, Hemp 4 Life

Guest: Dr Anthea Cereseto: National Chief Executive officer, The Governing Body Foundation