The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the outcome of the ward 110 by-election in eThekwini, while also making it clear that they remain concerned by a series of irregularities that have severely compromised the credibility and integrity of the electoral process.

GUEST: Mike Mabuyakhulu, ANC Task team Co-ordinator in KwaZulu-Natal

The MK Party has won a hotly contested by-election in the eThekwini Municipality. Ward 110 was previously held by the DA, however, the MK Party says its win demonstrates its growing influence in South African politics. This was the party’s first ever metro by-election win. For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

There’s been reports today about security guards clashing with students on the Walter Sisulu University Mthatha campus amid a shutdown after the fatal shooting of a student two days ago. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, led a multidisciplinary inspection team, comprised mainly of Department of Employment and Labour Inspectors, the Department of Home Affairs and the Eastern Cape Liquor Board, for workplace inspections at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The joint-blitz campaign, which commenced from 7 to 15 April 2025, formed part of build-up activities to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oversight visit to Gqeberha. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thobeka Magcai, Ministry of Employment and Labour Spokesperson

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape has called for a full and thorough investigation, following the fatal shooting of its Provincial Executive Committee member, Mongi Titi. Titi was shot at the Nyanga taxi rank last night.

GUEST: Makhosandile Tumana - Spokesperson of Santaco in the Western Cape

2 days ago, the World Economic Forum unveiled its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders, that is, 116 exceptional individuals under 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world. Our Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, is one of the 116 exceptional individuals that were unveiled and she now joins me in studio to celebrate this moment and also talk about some of the issues she’s had to deal with in her portfolio over the past few months…

GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability within the public service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by …

GUEST: Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Hawks has resulted in the successful rescue of the 45-year-old American citizen, reportedly a local pastor who had allegedly been kidnapped and held at a safe house in Gqeberha. During the operation, three unidentified suspects were fatally wounded. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba, HAWKS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

The Constitutional Court has dismissed with costs, the UMkhonto weSizwe Party and Dr John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has prohibited him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). To explain what this means going forward is……

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Legal Researcher @Judges Matter

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the National Credit Regulator, upholding the earlier ruling by the Tribunal, which found that the Loan Company had engaged in multiple acts that were in contravention of the National Credit Act in relation to their loan terms with their respective customers. Prior that the Loan Company essentially denied the NCR’s allegations of impropriety and illegality.

GUEST: Tebogo Ntsimane, Manager for Investigations and Enforcement at the National Credit Regulator (NCR)