NSFAS employees affiliated with workers union Nehawu say the industrial action comes after a negotiation deadlock with the student financial aid scheme. Nehawu provincial secretary Eric Kweleta says management has failed to address grievances about their working conditions over the past two years and their members are now demanding the payment of R12,500 performance bonuses, absorption of temporary staff and introduction of new pension fund scheme.

Guest: Eric Kweleta, Provincial Secretary of Nehawu in the Western Cape

Yesterday, U.S President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State commander was killed in a raid conducted by the US military in Syria. Baghdadi has been the subject of an international manhunt for years, and has been incorrectly reported dead or injured multiple times.

Guest: Dr Akinola Olojo, Senior Researcher in Transnational threats and international crime at the ISS

Last week, the ad hoc committee tasked with amending Section 25 of the Constitution released a statement confirming that Members of Parliament have set a deadline of December 10 to gazette a draft bill to amend section 25 of the Constitution.

Guest: Dr Mathole Motshekga, Parliament’s Chairperson of the ad hoc committee tasked with amending Section 25 of the Constitution

The Rustenburg Local Municipality is urging residents to use water sparingly. The municipality implemented water restrictions last week, due to the persistent drought and high water consumption demands.

Guest: David Magae, Spokesperson for the Rustenburg Municipality

The people of Botswana started voting today to decide who will lead their next government. Although some believe there could be no clear winner, which could result in a hung parliament, others, say Mokgweetsi Masisi's BDP, will prevail.

Guest: Sentleeng Lehihi – SABC Reporter

Guest: Abongile Dumako

Guest: Marta Garrich - political analyst

Guest: Professor Andre Duvenage - Political Analyst

According to recent data that was released by Stats SA yesterday - the number of tourists from the majority of the top 10 countries visiting South Africa has declined. This is worrying considering the fact that tourism accounts for 9.2% of total employment, and represents 8.6% of all economic activities in South Africa.

Guest: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology

Guest: Elias Malindi