Police in KwaZulu Natal are investigating the death of 2 people who were found stabbed on the sand dunes near Suncoast beach Durban. For more on this story we are joined by..

Guest: Brigadier Jay Naicker – Spokesperson for police in Kwazulu-Natal

The deputy chief justice also suggested that perhaps people like Reverend Chikane could come up with recommendations on how this issue could be resolved… For a political analysis on this we are joined by…

Guest: Ongama Mtimka: political analyst based at Nelson Mandela University

Human Sciences Research Council survey finds that sport remains a tool for nation-building and social cohesion in South Africa. The survey was conducted over four days post the Springboks victory in this year’s Rugby World Cup that was held in Japan.

Guest: Dr Saahier Parker, Senior Research Manager at Human Sciences Research Council

The department of home affairs has opened the application process for the new Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) and according to them, the new LEP will help to regularise the stay of Lesotho nationals who are already in South Africa.

Guest: Siya Qoza, Spokesperson for the Minister of Home Affairs

Mozambique's Constitutional Court has dismissed Renamo's application to have the results of its recent general election annulled. The court rejected the application on grounds that the party did not submit enough evidence to sustain its complaint.

Guest on the line (Mozambique): Helio Guiliche, political analyst based in Mozambique

Are languages treated equally in South Africa? Today, the CRL Rights Commission is hosting hearings that will assist South Africa in ensuring that all eleven official languages are treated the same. The hearings are also meant to assess measures that are in place to regulate and monitor the use of official languages.

Guest: Professor Luka David Mosoma, Chairperson of the CRL Commission

Today on Both Sides of the story, we look at the City of Tshwane’s bus strike. Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have embarked on a strike at the Tshwane Rapid Transit (TRT), also known as the Areyeng Bus Service. Numsa is demanding that all workers, especially 64 fixed-term contractors must receive the same benefits and conditions as those who are permanent.

Guests: Jerry Morulane, NUMSA Regional Secretary

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The Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned grant beneficiaries to be vigilant of misleading information ahead of the festive season. According to SASSA vulnerable members of society are prone to becoming targets to scammers and criminals during this period of the year
Guest: Paseka Letsatsi- SASSA Spokesperson

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has welcomed Energy and Mineral Resources minister, Gwede Mantashe’s decision to agree to the province’s request to explore options for sourcing energy directly from Independent Power Producers. If its request is granted this would mean that the Western Cape would not depend on Eskom for electricity which could free the province from load shedding.
Guest: Deidre Baartman- Member of the DA provincial Parliament