A report released by the Moodys is warning South Africa not to rely on government bailouts. According to the Moodys, government bailouts are leading to rising debt, which could ultimately affect South Africa’s credit rating.

Guest: Dr Azar Jammine –Chief Economist Econometrix

Legal Aid South Africa has amended its Means Test, which assesses whether one can qualify for legal help. Previously, it only assisted people who earned up to R 5 500 per month, after tax. To find out how this will improve access to legal representation for ordinary South Africans, we are joined by Mfanafuthi Shabangu who is the Spokesperson for Legal Aid.

Guest: Mfanafuthi Shabangu - Spokesperson for Legal Aid

The Public Service Association which represents the majority of employees at Sassa says it is concerned that employees at the South African Social Security Agency may have unfairly taken the fall for unscrupulous activities.

Guest: Reuben Maleka, Assistant General Manager

On Monday, the African Union issued a statement, threatening to suspend Sudan following last week's coup that saw Omar al-Bashir ousted by the military. If the military fails to hand power to civilians within 15 days, the AU will suspend the participation of the Sudan in all AU's activities until the restoration of constitutional order.

Guest: Professor Martin Rupiya - Visiting Researcher at Unisa’s Institute for African Renaissance Studies

Election observers from religious and civil society groups are calling on political parties in the Western Cape to “tone down their campaign rhetoric”. Dr Thabo Makgoba, who chairs the Electoral Code of Conduct Observer Commission (ECCOC), also warned that “character assassination is as devastating as physical violence”.

Guest: Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

On Both Sides of the Story we ask, How solid are the DA’s accusations against the ANC? The Democratic Alliance is accusing the African National Congress of engineering recent service delivery protests in DA-led municipalities: On the other hand, the ANC is denying this – accusing the DA of cherry-picking issues on which to blame the ANC on.

Guests: Herman Mashaba, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

South Africa will soon join China, Japan and India in hosting a centre affiliated to the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To explain how this will benefit the country, we are joined by…

Guest: Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Science and Technology

Yesterday, protesters prevented Mayor Herman Mashaba from addressing the crowd at the Malboro Community Hall, north of Johannesburg, by singing and refusing to cooperate with City officials. To find out what exactly transpired we are joined by Sandile Mavundla who is a community leader.

Guest: Sandile Mavundla- Community leader

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed through a written reply that more than 77 000 new people have tested HIV positive since the start of the year. The provinces with the highest number of people who tested HIV positive since January this year are KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng with over 21 000 diagnosis. What are the contributing factors to new HIV infections?

Guest: Dr. Yogan Pillay - Director General, at the Department of Health

As you may have heard, earlier on today – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed Tom Moyane's application to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Guest: Eric Mabuza, Tom Moyane’s lawyer