The Briefing Debate: Is the Government of National Unity working?

Guest: Lerato Ngobeni - ActionSA MP and Parliamentary Chief Whip 

Guest: Karabo Khakhau - Member of Parliament and the National spokesperson of the Democratic Alliance  

• China’s economy loses momentum in April (reports softer economic data)

• 2. Oil market jitters deepen
• 3. Market update

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed a court application against Parliament to assess the fitness of EFF leader, Julius Malema to hold a seat in the Judicial Service Commission. The civil society organisation has raised constitutional questions about whether politicians facing criminal convictions and previous comments on judges should be allowed to help decide who becomes a judge.

Guest: Sinawo Thambo - National Spokesperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters

• IDC nears a decision on a potential deal with ArcelorMittal South Africa 

• 2. Rising diesel costs threaten SAs infrastructure push
• 3. Market update

Brown Mogotsi will make his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Questions are mounting following his arrest, just hours after his appearance before the Madlanga Commission. He was arrested in connection with an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus and now faces charges of defeating the ends of justice.

Guest: Makau William Sekgatja - Director at Radasi Sekgatja and Associates Inc Attorneys

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed a court application against Parliament to assess the fitness of EFF leader, Julius Malema to hold a seat in the Judicial Service Commission. The civil society organisation has raised constitutional questions about whether politicians facing criminal convictions and previous comments on judges should be allowed to help decide who becomes a judge.

Guest: Jason Whyte - Director at Deneys (representing Helen Suzman Foundation) 

The Sunday Times is reporting that Lawyers for businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala are in serious talks with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) about a possible cooperation deal that could see him turn state witness.

Guest: Ulrich Roux - Director at Ulrich Roux & Associates 

The Reality Check with Dr Zeph Nhleko - Low investment – low economic growth challenge in South Africa: Defining the challenge and its root causes

Guest: Dr Zeph Nhleko - Chief Economist, the Development Bank of Southern Africa 

South Africa has marked 365 days without national loadshedding, with Eskom hailing the milestone as a major step toward energy stability and economic recovery. Has the power crisis really been solved, or are South Africans still living in the dark in different ways? 

Guest: Dan Marokane - Group Chief Executive (GCE) of Eskom

Built in Mzansi: How Zoe Ramashu has built a global production technology platform that rewires how the film and television industry hires, connects, and grows talent.

Guest: Zoe Ramushu - Founder of Wrapped and filmmaker