• Oil falls below 100 dollars on US-Iran two week ceasefire

• 2. Global airlines continue to hike fares and cut flights on rising jet fuel prices (yes, oil has eased but has the damage been done??)
• 3. Markets update - reflecting on how stocks closed, many indicies closed before Trumps deadline

The Global Brief

• S.–Iran talks in Pakistan face early strain as Iran rejects engagement over military tensions and threats.
• European leaders warn the U.S. approach could escalate conflict rather than stabilize the situation. 
• Brazil’s President Lula urges global powers to uphold peace, as leaders gather to address rising extremism and democratic risks.

Guest: Prof. Abel Esterhuyse - Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Studies at the University of Stellenbosch 

Guest: Dr Sebonkile Cynthia Thaba - academic, researcher, and higher education leader: University of Johannesburg

Guest: Canny Maphanga - SABC Reporter  

Eastern Cape Top Judge, Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces possible impeachment over the sexual harassment complaint against him by Mengo. The Judicial Service Commission has overturned the finding of “misconduct” to “gross misconduct”. The matter now heads to the National Assembly.   

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter

• Economists say Treasury has room to extend fuel levy relief into May 

• 2. Funding injection keeps Tongaat mills running, for now

3. Market update

Guest: Professor Mathole Motshekga - Founder of the Kara Heritage Institute and African Heritage Group

The Reality Check: African Socialism - What are its building blocks? How does it contribute to indigenous economy?

• The International Energy Agency  signals tightening jet fuel market as supply risks build
• Netflix shifts focus from subscriber growth to pricing and ads as profits rise
• Market update

Guest: Thebe Ikalafeng - Founder and Chairman, Brand Africa  |  Founder and CEO, Brand Leadership Group, Chancellor, Sol Plaatje University

As political parties ramp up campaigning ahead of key elections, new tactics are emerging. Recently, Helen Zille made waves by quite literally swimming in potholes, a bold attempt to spotlight service delivery failures and capture public attention. Is this political campaigning or theatrics?

Overnight, Israel and Lebanon engaged in ceasefire talks in Washington with a 10 day ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators have announced that no date has been set for the next round of US-Iran negotiations.

Guest: Prof. Andre Duvenhage - Professor of Research at the North West University 

KwaZulu-Natal Public Works MEC Martin Meyer has blown the lid off disturbing allegations within the Expanded Public Works Programme, revealing that “sex for jobs” remains a shocking and ongoing reality. The Expanded Public Works Programme  meant to uplift the most vulnerable is now under scrutiny, with reports of political interference, bribery, and exploitation of desperate job seekers. 

Guest: Martin Meyer - KwaZulu-Natal Public Works MEC