Professor Ruth Hall outlines the objectives of the upcoming national conference on the future of farm workers in South Africa which is due to take place next week. According to her, farm workers are an integral part of South Africa’s economy and the food system - yet they are often food insecure, marginalised and vulnerable to exploitation.

Guest: Professor Ruth Hall - from the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies at the University of the Western Cape

Is Trump really in trouble? According to a Washington Post-Shar School poll that was published yesterday – a majority of Americans think House Democrats were right to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The poll's results indicate a shift in public opinion toward impeachment since the whistleblower's allegations became public. In July, a Post-ABC News poll found that only 37% of Americans thought Democrats should begin impeachment proceedings, with 59% saying they should not.

Guest: Prof John Stremlau is Visiting Professor of
International Relations at Wits

Professor Bongani Majola clarifies the issue of Buang Jones. The SA Human Rights Commission is currently investigating comments that were allegedly made by Buang Jones about Springbok player Eben Etzebeth. It is reported that during his recent visit in Langebaan, Jones told the community that the Springbok star has been getting away with murder and it is these remarks that have landed him in hot water.

Guest: Professor Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission

Guest: Kgomoco Diseko - Sassa National Spokesperson

An in-depth study by the Black Sash and the department of political studies at the University of Western Cape (UWC) has found that the decommissioning of Sassa’s pay points has had a negative impact on social grant recipients, especially on their pockets and bodies.

Guest: Amanda Ismail - Black Sash, Western Cape regional Manager

In light of Duduzane Zuma’s testimony at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, we look at the integrity of this commission and how it is being perceived by those who have taken the stand so far.

Guest: Ralph Mathekga - Political Analyst

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo began proceedings at the State Capture Inquiry today with a furious rejection of claims that he and his fellow investigators had agreed to make life easier for Jacob Zuma ahead of his next appearance at the Commission. Zondo was referring to an article that suggested that his team furnished former President Jacob Zuma with question pact.

Guest: William Bird - Director, Media Monitoring Africa

The United Nations Security Council is holding a debate on "Peace and Security in Africa under the banner, The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution".

Guest: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Africa News Editor

A report issued by the World Health Organisation in 2010 revealed that South Africa has one of the world’s poorest road safety records (approximately 32 fatalities per 100 000 people while comparable developing countries have a much lower fatality rate). To deal with this problem, Santaco has entered into a strategic partnership to improve safety on our roads with the introduction of a tyre designed exclusively to meet the stringent requirements of the ‘Sesfikile’ Toyota Quantum minibus taxis and the Original Auto Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements as well as to exceed the unique needs of our local roads. Joining us to discuss the significance of this partnership and road safety in general is……….

Guest: Bafana Magagula, Chief Strategist Manager at Santaco

This morning, eThekwini Municipality launched a programme which will provide relief to families whose homes were washed away by floods in the City. The floods resulted to injuries as well as fatalities and caused widespread damage and destruction estimated at about R658 million. Displaced residents were provided temporary shelters in eleven community halls.

Guest: Thanduxolo Sabelo, Chairman of Human Settlements and Infrastructure, eThekwini Municipality