Earlier on today, the SA Human Rights commission convened a second sitting of the inquiry into the violent protests that erupted in Alexandra Township earlier this year. This inquiry will form part of the Commission’s investigation into the possible violation of basic human rights and allegations of maladministration and improper conduct concerning the Alexandra Renewal Project.

Guest: Philip Molekoa, Head of Advocacy and Research at the SA Human Rights Commission in Gauteng

According to the World Health Organisation, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be hampered by insecurity. The current outbreak is the second-worst in recorded history and has killed 1,105 people so far, with efforts to end the 9 month epidemic complicated by a volatile security situation and widespread community distrust. What needs to be done to control the Ebola virus disease?

Guest: Dr Villyen Motaze, epidemiologist at The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD

Earlier this month, the National Commissioner of Police General Khehla Sithole led a delegation of Senior Managers in the South African Police Service to a meeting with the Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa to discuss matters of mutual interest pertaining to rural safety and the ongoing implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy.

Guest: General Khehla Sithole, National Police Commissioner

With just over 60% of votes counted in Gauteng province, the ANC stands at below 50%. What could be the leading cause of this decline in the province? What other trends are we likely to see as the results are being counted?

Guest: Paul Berkowitz- elections analyst and Researcher

ANC’s support in Gauteng has now dropped to below 50%. The party has however so far, retained power in the Eastern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, Free State, Limpopo and the Northern Cape.

Guest: Pule Mabe – ANC National Spokesperson

DA’s reaction to the current status of the election results, including its performance so far both nationally and provincially: The DA has retained the power to govern the Western Cape, with 99.24% of votes completed in the province, the party is sitting at over 55%. Despite this performance, the party has lost some support across the country. It is no longer the official opposition party in the North West and Mpumalanga so far.

Guest: James Selfe - Chairperson of the DA Federal Council

The biggest surprise so far in this year’s election is the performance of the VF Plus which has gained more voters in various provinces. But what can their growth be attributed to?

Guest: Wouter Wessels – Freedom Front Plus Head of Elections Strategy

With just over 74% of votes having been counted so far – the Economic Freedom Fighters are confident of becoming the official opposition party in three provinces, namely; Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West.

Guest: Dali Mpofu, Chairperson of EFF

On Wednesday, the Zimbabwean High Court ruled that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is not the legitimate president of his party. The ruling also said all appointments and actions by Chamisa in his capacity as deputy/acting or incumbent president were illegitimate.

Guest: Professor David Moore, Political analyst based at the University of Johannesburg

Guest: Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana - Professor of politics at UJ