Today, Roman Catholic cardinals are convening in the Sistine Chapel in Italy to elect a Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis. We understand that under the conclave rules, a new Pope can only be elected through a two-third majority of votes. But what does the entire process entail? To give us a better understanding on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdioces of Durban & former head of the Theology Department @St Augustine College

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has confirmed that it has tabled a motion of no confidence in Joburg Executive Mayor, Dada Morero and Speaker of Council, Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

The Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six has confirmed that it has received a threatening message, warning of a planned bombing. Following this threat, the Al-Azhar Masjid has taken the necessary precautionary measures to tighten their security.

GUEST: Ighsaan Higgins, Al-Azhar Masjid Spokesperson

Earlier on I spoke to Joburg Finance MMC, Margaret Arnolds, about the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month. Action SA has Rejected what it calls the Anti-Poor Adjustment Budget Due to R230 Electricity Surcharge. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mpumi Edward, Action SA Councillor and Section 79 chairperson for finance in the City of Joburg

The Teacher Preferences and Job Satisfaction in South Africa report, with findings based on a nationwide survey of over 1 500 teachers, complemented by follow-up telephonic interviews with 80 teachers, has revealed startling findings. To get a reaction to the latest study by the University of Stellenbosch, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nomusa Cembi, SADTU Media Officer

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week took place at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein today. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae were expected to attend the service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act at the High Court in Pretoria today. The court action argues that the Employment Equity Act is both unfair and unconstitutional. SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha, was in court for today’s proceedings and she joins me on the line to give us a report on what happened in court today…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

As we continue to bring you more coverage of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. We are now joined by Professor Bonang Mohale, following the launch of the Values20 (V20) that took place this morning under the theme ‘Living Values: Enabling Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development’. The V20 aims to support the G20 agenda by raising awareness of values and fostering consciousnesses of their role in shaping a just, inclusive, and sustainable society. 

GUEST: Professor Bonang Mohale, V20 Sherpa

The Joburg Council has provided more clarity on the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month, saying there will be no such. This after several reports indicated that the City intended to increase the surcharge. The issue recently sparked widespread backlash from Joburg residents. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Margaret Arnolds, MMC for Finance in the City of Johannesburg

The International Court of Justice has dismissed a case brought by Sudan, accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the deadly Sudanese civil war. The court rejected Sudan’s request for emergency measures and ordered the case be removed from its docket. So what now for Sudan and the ongoing conflict?

GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict resolution expert