June is recognised as Men’s Mental Health Month. The goal of which is to shine a light on and raise awareness regarding the unique mental health challenges faced by men.

GUEST: Cassey Chambers, SADAG's Operations Director

GOOD Party Secretary-General, Brett Herron, has been officially announced as the GOOD party and Rise Mzansi’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Party and Rise Mzansi Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town

Franchising is increasingly being viewed as a pathway into business ownership, offering entrepreneurs access to established brands, proven business systems and ongoing support. But while it can reduce some of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch, prospective franchisees still need to understand the costs, responsibilities and growth opportunities involved. 

Guest: Larry Hodes – CEO: Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member.

The Basic Education has made a parliamentary submission looking at admission criterias.

GUEST: Lukhanyo Vanqa – Spokesperson for the Minister of Basic Education

Daily Maverick journalist Kevin Bloom has uncovered what he describes as the political capture of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability and the independence of a body responsible for approving billions of rands in land-use and development applications. 

Guest: Kevin Bloom - Writer and Journalist

Following the President’s address on migration on Sunday, one of the pillars he touched on was on immigration and labour law enforcement. This week on the feature we will

speak to the various aspects of this matter on how should South Africa balance the need to strengthen labour compliance while curbing illegal employment practices? 

Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU spokesperson

The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Iran after the Iranians fired missiles at northern Israel in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a ceasefire was reached on 8 April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. The Israeli strikes came in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, that he did not think Israel needed to respond further.

GUEST: Sandile Mnguni, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal: Political Sciences and International Relations

Close to 300 refugees have been sleeping outside the Home Affairs refugee reception centre in Umbilo, Durban.

GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation migration issues. The President said the state is now moving to tighten enforcement measures, with a stronger focus on addressing the growing challenge of undocumented foreigners and closing gaps in the current immigration system. The President also said government won't allow groups to hijack the issue of illegal migration to incite violence in the country.

GUEST: Professor William Gumede, Governance Expert, Founder and Chairperson: Democracy Works Foundation

The House passed legislation yesterday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid