A new report from global ad agency network TBWA suggests that cultural relevance has never been more important or desired by brands and marketers than it is right now. It also reminds companies that the future belongs to those who build for impact, not trends. Joining us to help us understand cultural shifts happening around the world is……

GUEST: Lesego Kotane, MD Yellowwood and Chief Strategy Officer at TBWA/Hunt Lascaris

Thousands turned out in cities across the US on Saturday to express their anger over how President Trump is running the country. In essence, the march was against tariffs and oligarchs, the deportation of legal immigrants and Ellon Musk’s ruthless drive for efficiency which has seen many Americans losing their jobs.

GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African politics and International relations at the University of Pretoria

Today we chat to someone who is widely respected in the academic space, South Africa’s nuclear physicist Professor Zeblon Zenzele Vilakazi. Born and raised in Katlehong, his journey reminds us that your background doesn’t necessarily define your future. Last month, Vilakazi was appointed to serve as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University for a second term.

GUEST: Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor & Principal of Wits University

Defend South Africa and other civil rights groups marched in Pretoria today, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation. The marchers assembled at the Old Putco Bus Depot in Marabastad and proceeded to the Union Buildings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Emmanuel Masoa, Defend South Africa’s National Organiser

Political and Governance Analyst, Sandile Swana, believes taking the budget matter to court is not the right approach. Sandile Swana believes you can win these things politically, without involving the courts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political and Governance Analyst

This month marks exactly one year since the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) was founded. In case you are wondering why we are discussing this, one thing you should know is that CODI is part of South Africa’s financial sector safety net and in the event of a bank failure, it protects the most exposed or most vulnerable bank customers.

GUEST: Sabinah Mohammed, CEO of the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) which is a subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank

This week, US Congressman Troy E. Nehls introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement Act, which is also known as AFRIKANER Act. The Act will grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group, particularly those who feel ill treated by the government post the introduction of the expropriation act. To react to this latest development is…..

GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director at the F.W de Klerk Foundation

In our case, the B20 is co-chaired by Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa. Its primary objective is to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on priorities by each rotating presidency to inject economic growth and development. But most importantly it consolidates the voices of global business leaders in their attempts to finding solutions on matters pertaining to global economic and trade policy related issues. So it’s been more than a month since the official launch of the South African leg of this important G20 component - what kind of discussions have been tabled so far? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Cas Coovadia, B20 Sherpa

Yesterday, Parliament eventually confirmed the passing of the controversial budget with 194 members voting for it and 182 voting against. With the DA opting to file court papers challenging Parliament's passing of the Budget Fiscal Framework, questions are swirling about as to whether this signals the end of the Government of National Unity. Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg joins me on the line to share his views on the matter…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi is not happy about the acquittal of Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, on rape and human trafficking charges. Her concerns stem from apparent shortcomings in the prosecution’s handling of the case and she has requested a comprehensive report from the national director of public prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, to understand the factors that contributed to this outcome.

GUEST: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson for the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development