In our Both Sides of the Story this afternoon we will look at the hotly debated issue of abortion by speaking to two individuals, one is pro-abortion and the other one is pro-life. This comes at the backdrop of the Alibama law which has banned abortion. Last week, the state of Alabama passed a law that prohibits all abortions, even in cases of incest and rape, unless there is a risk of death for the mother.

Guest: Dr Monica Molathlegi- Midwide and General Practitioner in Pretoria

Guest: Professor Eddie Mhlanga, Specialist of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Mpumalanga

Videos of pupils from Cape Town, Mitchells Plain having sex at two different schools have went viral on social media. In light of this, this afternoon we ask if enough is being done to teach children about sex in schools. Should we intensifying sex education in schools?

Guest: Lebo Ramafoko- CEO of the Soul City Institute

About 69 Orkney mine-workers have staged a sit-in underground after unions reached an impasse with the North West based mine, China Africa Precious Metals over wage related matters. NUM alleges the company – China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM) – refused to sign off on an eight percent wage agreement that was negotiated with the workers.

Guest: Joseph Montisetse, NUM President

Yesterday we spoke to Denosa about various issues pertaining to the nursing profession that they are not happy about. So today we are offering a right of reply to the department of health.

Guest: Dr Nonhlanhla Makhanya, Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health

Platinum producer Lonmin is planning to lay off 4100 of its employees from 6 mines that have run out of commercially viable ore. The company has begun the processes which are required under South African labour law to carry out the staff reduction.

Guest: Mamokgethi Molopyane - Mining and Labour analyst at Creative Voodoo Consulting

The Post Office wants to provide affordable credit to the unbanked population and stokvels and it says these businesses will not need to have collateral to secure a loan.

Guest: Mark Barnes, Post Office

World News Today: Chad ethnic violence: Reports coming from Chad are suggesting that 23 people have been killed so far in a new bout of ethnic violence in eastern Chad, bringing the death toll since Thursday to more than 35. Fighting erupted on Sunday in three villages in Sila province and continued on Monday.

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

Zuma Trial: Nkosentsha Shezi one of Zuma's loyal supporters says they believe that Zuma is being dragged to court because there are those who are angry that he wanted to transform the economy.

Guest: Nkosentsha Shezi, Secretary General of the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa

Both Sides of the Story: Trophy Hunting in South Africa: How does this practice affect the lion community in SA? Could it lead to the extinction of the lion species? What is the contribution of this industry to the economy?

Guest: Linda park- Voice 4 Lions -Director
guest: Khorommbi Matibe- Chief Director: Biodiversity Economy and Sustainable Use, Department of Environmental Affairs

Former President Jacob Zuma appeared in Court today where his legal team brought three arguments in favour of a permanent stay of prosecution. Zuma is facing numerous charges, including racketeering, money laundering and corruption. To take us through the legal processes of this trial, we are joined by…..

Guest: Adv Paul Hoffman, Director and Head of Projects at Accountability Now