Earlier on, there were reports that 300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike” and blocked highways on the 19th of March 2025 were issued with pre-dismissal letters. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nkosana Gould, SAMWU Shop Steward

Guest: Phakamile Mbengashe, Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

Last week Sunday, a fire broke out at Riverlea High School, destroying 11 classes. Four of the destroyed classrooms were actively used by Grade 8 learners. With learners going back to school today, what’s the plan for the Grade 8 learners and any other learners affected? For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria today. You may recall that It was postponed last month to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to complete preparations for accused number one, Muzi Sibiya’s defense. However, we understand that Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has postponed the matter to May 19 for further cross examination of the lead investigating officer in the murder case, Brigadier Bongani Gininda. To give us the latest in terms of what happened in court today is……

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

Tensions continue to grow within the government of national unity. Several reports suggest that some ANC MPs have expressed their concerns about the party’s indecisiveness on the DA’s participation in the Government of National Unity. It is widely reported that some party members raised their dissatisfaction about the DA’s recent court challenge of the employment equity amendment act. This afternoon the Democratic Alliance briefed the media ahead of tomorrow’s High Court challenge against the employment equity act and SABC News senior reporter, Samkele Maseko attended the party’s briefing and he joins us now to give us the latest news.

GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News reporter

We unpack the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Sudan’s urgent request for provisional measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sudan has been arguing that the UAE’s alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amounts to aiding and abetting genocide.

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

Today we are joined by Brand Pretorius, who is widely known for his outstanding and immense contribution to the motor industry. Over the years, Brand successfully built a strong reputation as a knowledgeable speaker on matters pertaining to leadership, business and particularly the motor industry. In 2011, he retired as CEO of the McCarthy Motor Group after having spent 38 years in the motor industry. Interestingly, he doesn’t describe stepping down from his full-time executive position in March 2011 as retirement, but rather as “changing gear”.

GUEST: Brand Pretorius, retired CEO of the McCarthy Motor Group

Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the City of Joburg says it is time to speak out against the senseless killings and gun violence in and around the Eldorado Park community. A few years ago, the councillor said Eldorado Park is in a state of disaster, with the high levels of crime. Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the Eldorado Park area joins me on the line to tell us more about what is happening in Eldorado Park and share details on the Eldos Ceasefire march…

GUEST: Cllr. Dwain Ponsonby, ward councillor

Kelly Smith and her co-accused have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn sold the then six -year-old. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Gugu Xaba, Save The Children South Africa

Some of you may be or may not be aware that last month was World Autism Acceptance Month. Our guest, Sisanda Maqina is disappointed that not much noise was made to raise awareness about persons with Autism. She is challenging South Africans to understand the daily lives of people living with Autism.

GUEST: Sisanda Maqina, founder and Chairperson of Autistic Gifted and Awesome NPO

Let’s move to KZN now where civil society organisations, together with some political parties led a march to Durban City Hall, demanding urgent government action to protect employment in the country and also reminding authorities that foreigners are a contributing factor to high unemployment in the country.

GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President for Patriotic Alliance