A new report released by Friends of the Earth U.S and Oil Change International reveals that South Africa has not been aligned with a job-rich, clean energy future. The report urges South Africa and other G20 governments to stop using public money to prop up the fossil fuel industry, and instead invest in a just and sustainable recovery
Guest: Glen Tyler-Davies, South African team leader @350Africa.org

On World News today we look at South Africa – Lesotho Bilateral Relations: Our discussion is informed by the fact that the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho Dr. Moeketsi Majoro is currently visiting South Africa following his swearing in ceremony that took place last month. The two leaders we are told will discuss bilateral cooperation, regional and continental issues of mutual interests amidst the fight against the coronavirus global pandemic.
Guest: Professor Hoolo Nyane, Professor of Public Law and head of public law department at the University of Limpopo

We hear from the Progressive Student Movement on why they want Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to resign. They are accusing her of incompetence saying that she has long overstayed her welcome and its time the minister considered having an early retirement.
Guest: Kabelo Nthekiso, President General of the Progressive Student Movement

Thirty-one schools across the Eastern Cape, mostly in Buffalo City, have been closed after twenty people tested positive for coronavirus. 15 teachers, three learners and two non-teaching staff tested positive.

Guest: Loyiso Pulumani, Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Department of Education

The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional - meaning independent candidates are allowed to contest for national and provincial elections without being member of a political party. The case was brought by civil society organisation the New Nation Movement and others. Parliament has 24 months to remedy the Electoral Act.

Guest: Pule Mabe, ANC National spokesperson
Guest: Solly Malatsi, DA National spokesperson
Guest: Marshall Dlamini, EFF secretary-general
Guest: Wouter Wessels, Freedom Front Plus MP and also Head of Campaigns for the party
Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, IFP MP and National spokesperson

Still on the Constitutional Court ruling, we now hear from the New Nation Movement as they are the ones who took this matter to court to challenge the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998, arguing that it infringes on the right to exercise individual political choices.
Guest: Bulelani Mkhohliswa, National Coordinator of the New Nation Movement (NNM)

Will today’s ruling affect next year’s elections? Lawson Naidoo explains the significance of the ConCourt ruling and what it means for our young democracy moving forward. Today’s ruling will certainly change South Africa’s political landscape, with the country expected to head to the polls again next year for the municipal elections
Guest: Lawson Naidoo - Executive Secretary at the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

We look at the political implications of today’s Constitutional Court ruling – assessing as to how will this ruling affect different political parties and different political movements in the country.
Guest: Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of North West

BSS: The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) have called on the sector's leaders to ensure that further measures are in place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. This as the number of mineworkers, testing positive for the coronavirus, continues to rise daily. There are now 679 confirmed Covid-19 cases at various mines countrywide. However, the Minerals Council of South Africa says the mining industry is NOT the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the country...

Guest: Joseph Mathunjwa, President of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)

Guest: Dr Thuthula Balfour, who is the Head of Health at the Minerals Council South Africa

Domestic flights between O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International and, King Shaka International Airports have resumed. Airports Company of South Africa says various measures have been put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of passengers and staff at the airport. We now speak to the General Manager at O.R Tambo International Airport, Bongiwe Pityi-Vokwana about Covid safety measures at the airport...
Guest: Bongiwe Pityi-Vokwana, General Manager at O.R Tambo International Airport