Residents of Morokweng near Ganyesa in North West say that they have been given false hope and made to believe that they would get houses in the near future after submitting applications for RDP houses with the Kagisano Molopo Municipality. However, the local municipality says the application forms were just part of a profile to determine the exact number of people in need of housing. For clarity on this matter we are joined by one of the residents.

Guest: Mishack Maitsana - Resident of Morokweng

Guest: Takatso Senye- Spokesperson for the Kagisano Molopo Municipality

Earlier today Stats SA released the Gross domestic product results of the first quarter of 2019 and according to the results, South Africa's economy contracted by 3.2 percent in the first three months of 2019, its largest quarterly drop in a decade.

Guest: Mr Risenga Maluleke - Statistician-General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa

What’s going on in Botswana? There has been a fallout between the current president Mokgweetsi Masisi and former president Ian Khama after some have accused Khama of interfering in state affairs. On the other hand, Khama has accused his successor of becoming an autocrat and threatening the country's reputation as a beacon of stability in Africa.

Guest: Dr. William Mpofu, Political analyst

Today, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, announced that the tax return threshold has been lifted from R350 000 to R500 000. This means that those who earn less than R500 000 per annum do not need to file.

Guest: Zweli Mabhoza- Founder Priority Tax Solutions

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask, are those calling for Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s head justified? Calls have intensified for Mkhwebane to be fired with the DA seeking to revive a parliamentary process to remove her from office. Trade union federation Cosatu said the president should set aside all Mkwebane's reports until her competency and trustworthiness has been ascertained. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse also called for the Public Protector's reports to be set aside until her fitness for office has been reviewed.

Guest: Stefanie Fick, Outa’s chief legal officer

Guest: Zanele Lwana, Deputy President of Black First Land First

Following the demolition of over 100 households during last week’s forceful evictions, the City of Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba has expressed his disappointment with the demolitions and says he was not informed about plans to evict and demolish the structures.

Guest: Herman Mashaba Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

The Department of Social Development officially launched the National Child Protection Week yesterday at Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm, Gauteng. This year’s child protection week campaign is observed under the theme: “Let us Protect All Children to Move South Africa Forward” with the focus on Fetal alcohol syndrome. Joining us now on the line is

Guest: Dr Leona Olivier- CEO of The Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR)

Over the weekend, Vuyani Jarana resigned as CEO of South African Airways. He became the second CEO of an SOE to resign in just two weeks. His resignation follows that of Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe. Some of the reasons for his resignation include uncertainty around funding and slow decision making processes that are delaying the airline's turnaround strategy. [In 2017 Political and financial analyst, Khaya Sithole tweeted the following “Dudu Myeni out at SAA. JB Magwaza in. And No that’s not a good thing”]. Mr Sithole joins us now on the line to tell us some of his reasons behind this tweet including his reaction to the resignation of Mr Jarana.

Guest: Khaya Sithole- Political and financial analyst

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission will embark on a series of provincial conferences to educate, create awareness, and showcase services from various government entities that are tailor made to assist businesses, especially Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and previously disadvantaged individuals to participate meaningfully in the South African economy. For more on these upcoming conferences, we are joined by…….

Guest: Lindiwe Madonsela: Senior Manager, Advocacy Education and Awareness at the B-BBEE Commission

On Wednesday this week, Sonke Gender Justice will march against the signing into law of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill (TKLB) and the passing into law of the Traditional Courts Bill (TCB). To explain the rationale behind this march is……

Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, Policy Development and Advocacy Fellow at Sonke Gender Justice