As South Africa awaits the Constitutional Court’s crucial Phala Phala judgment on the 8th of May, questions are mounting about the political future of President Cyril Ramaphosa and what could happen if the court rules against him. 

Guest: Bru­tus Mal­ada - polit­ical strategist and a PhD can­did­ate in the depart­ment of polit­ical stud­ies at the Uni­versity of Johan­nes­burg.

The Reality Check: Resolving the National Question on the 30th anniversary of the “I am an African” speech: Towards a capacious notion of (South) African identity rooted in historical justice, human rights, and ethical governanc

Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi - Adjunct Professor at Nelson Mandela University and Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University and Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission responsible for Anti-Racism, Education and Equality

The Global Briefing: The World Health Organization is leading an international response after a rare strain of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak left at least three people dead and triggered a global tracing operation across multiple countries.

In Russia, the Kremlin is tightening security ahead of Victory Day celebrations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile: the Yildirimhan.

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

All eyes are on the Constitutional Court of South Africa as it prepares to deliver its long-awaited, landmark judgment on the controversial Phala Phala saga today. The case, which centres on allegations linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa, has raised critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.

Guest: Adv. Lufuno Nevondwe, Constitutional Law Expert, University of Limpopo 

Guest: Ntebo Mokobo - SABC Political Journalist 

 

1.    Botswana- Rwanda 

 Kagame Hails Rwanda-Botswana Ties

Relations between Rwanda and Botswana have entered a new era, thanks to President Paul Kagame's state visit to Gaborone on Wednesday, May 6, during which he met with his counterpart, Duma Boko.

During the two-day visit, six agreements were signed for cooperation in various areas, including double taxation avoidance, visa abolition for select passport holders, air services, health, and trade and investment. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Guest: Dr. Phenyo Butale - Minister of International Relations for Botswana  

2.    In our historical archives, it was on this day, 8 May 1996, when former deputy president of South Africa, Ntate Thabo Zizi Mbeki, made this historic speech I Am an African on the occasion of the passing of the new Constitution of South Africa.

 At the time, Mbeki was the Deputy President of South Africa under the presidency of Nelson Mandela. The speech defined the political mood of the moment in post-Apartheid South Africa and enhanced Mbeki's reputation as a political orator, in which respect he has been likened to Martin Luther King Jr.

 

 

The IEC, in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa - EISA, launched the issue titled “Sustaining Multi-Party Democracy through Enhancing Political Funding in South Africa.”

Guest: Dr Victor Shale - Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Outreach at the Electoral Commission of South Africa

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• FlySafair extends fuel surcharge as Middle East conflict keeps jet fuel elevated
• Moody’s warns of slower growth due to Middle East tensions 
• Market update

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana issued a scathing letter to the City of Johannesburg declaring the city in "severe financial distress". At the heart of this distress is irregular expenditure, a liquidity crisis (creditors bill worth R25.2 billion) and a wage deal the City cannot afford.

Guest: Mr. Andrew Donaldson - Research Associate at the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town  

Built in Mzansi: How a black woman-led aviation company is aiming to reshape African air travel through affordability and innovation.

Guest: Neo Makgale – Founder, Neoheights Aviation Group 

The Municipal Watch: on the 1st of May, residents of Jamestown in the Western Cape held a peaceful protest march against the Stellenbosch Municipality complaining that they are being excluded on issues of development in the area

Guest: Amy Levenda - Member of Jamestown Action Group and Trustee of Jamestown Trust 

Guest: Cllr Otniel Jooste - Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party at the Stellenbosch Municipality 

Guest: Cllr Ayanda Tomose - ANC Chief Whip in the Stellenbosch University