2019 officially marks the 10 year anniversary of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the annual International Nelson Mandela Day (18 July 2019). Habitat for Humanity South Africa in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation is honouring Tata Madiba’s legacy by building decent houses for low-income families in a transformational Team Build experience this Mandela Day (15-19 July) in JHB, CPT and KZN. To tell us more about their plans for this year, we are joined by…….

Guest: Patrick Kulati, Director of Mandela Day & Special Projects at Nelson Mandela Foundation

07 Former Public Investment Corporation (PIC), CEO Dan Matjila testified before the judicial commission of inquiry into the Corporation today. His testimony comes after former PIC executive managers and staff accused him of the misuse of funds, intimidation, corruption, and careless investment decisions taken at the Corporation during his tenor [Clip]

Guest: Amina Accram – SABC Reporter Joins us now on the line for the latest on the PIC inquiry

The Congress of South African Trade Unions wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with Finance Minister Tito Mboweni after a social media spat with Gauteng premier David Makhura over the scrapping of e-tolls. Cosatu comments follow a disagreement between Makhura and Mboweni which played out on Twitter late last week.

Guest: Mike Shingange- COSATU’s second deputy president

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has called on the three spheres of government to prioritize and fast track the issuing of title deeds to the beneficiaries of the government subsidized houses.

Guest: Ndibuyo Mabaya - spokesperson of Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

Yesterday Nigeria and Benin signed a landmark African trade accord. AU leaders hope the agreement, which comes after 17 years of tough negotiations, will create the world’s largest free trade area, estimating a 60% boost in trade between the continent’s 1.2 billion people by 2022. What is the significance of the Africa Trade Agreement in aiding and growing the continent’s economy?

Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Africa – China Studies @UJ

Ethekwini mayor Zandile Gumede is expected to return to work tomorrow as her special leave lapses today. Gumede was forced to take 30 days leave after being charged with fraud and corruption. What now for the ANC in KZN – are they going to allow her back or not?

Guest: Benedict Xolani Dube, political analyst from the XUBERA Institute for Research and Development

Today we feature Dr Ziba Jiyane whom many describe as South Africa’s serial political party hopper. Last year he joined the National Freedom Party which became his seventh political home. Looking back over the years – does he have any regrets?

Guest: Dr Ziba Jiyane, former IFP, Nadeco & DA member (and now member of the National Freedom Party

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema’s application to have the Riotous Assemblies Act declared unconstitutional. According to Malema, the Act is apartheid legislation which does not belong in the law books. Malema told media after the judgment was handed down that the ruling was a victory for the EFF as it allows them to approach the Constitutional Court. What are the chances of the Constitutional court ruling in his favour? We are now joined on the line by…

Guest: Nqobizitha Mlilo - Legal Expert

The Black Business Council has expressed serious concerns on the re-appointment of the controversial Nico Bezuidenhout, who was at the centre of the misrepresentation of his qualifications, during his previous stint as CEO of Mango Airlines.

Guest: Kganki Matabane – CEO of Black Business Council

We unpack Sanac’s civil society forum consultation on universal health coverage (currently underway at Kopanong Conference Centre). They key objective of this all important conference is to engage different stake holders about Universal Health Coverage choice for South Africa in the form of NHI. For more on this we are joined by…..

Guest: Mabalane Mfundisi, Convener of the Civil Society Forum Task Team on the NHI, UHC and Presidential Health Summit SANAC Civil Society Forum