As we observe Human Rights Day today, we also remember the Langa-Sharpeville massacre and we are grateful to be joined by one of the PAC struggle stalwarts Isaac Mthimunye who is popularly known as ‘Ike’. Mthimunye was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island plus ten years in 1963. During the days of the liberation struggle, PAC members were among the first group of people in South Africa to be imprisoned on Robben Island. So join us as we chat to Ike Mthimunye about his political journey pre and post democracy. 

GUEST: Isaac ‘Ike’ Mthimunye, PAC stalwart & ex-Robben Island prisoner

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg made history as the first African institution to host the launch of the World Happiness Report on World Happiness Day. This event not only celebrated the release of the 13th edition of the World Happiness Report but also cited Africa’s unique story of unity in diversity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Ubuntu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Talita Greying, UJ’s globally renowned well-being economist and World Happiness Report contributor

Guest: Sophie Mokoena

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega. The commemoration ceremony of the Langa Massacre took place at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter to give us an overview of what the keynote address was about and what other dignitaries had to say on stage…

GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter

As we continue to unpack the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Today we are joined by Jeremy Corbyn who is part of the progressive international group of parliamentarians who recently voiced their support for South Africa and called on US President Donald Trump not to interfere with the country’s transformation agenda. The group is also accusing the U.S. of weaponising aid, following the issuance of its controversial executive orders.

GUEST: (UK): Jeremy Corbyn, UK MP & former leader of the Labour Party

As we commemorate Human Rights Day. The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. To elaborate further on the country’s ongoing challenges, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Chris Niessen, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission

Earlier this month, the City of Johannesburg commenced a public consultation process to rename De Beer Street in Braamfontein to Mthokozisi Ntumba Street. The 10th of March 2025 marked four years since Mr Ntumba was shot and killed during the Wits student protests that had spilled into the Braamfontein area. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Thato Masiangoako, SERI researcher

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa advises the City of Joburg to put the process on hold until the diplomatic row is over

Presidential Spokesman Vincent Magwenya says the government is engaging with the City of Johannesburg regarding the renaming of the Sandton Drive. This as they recognise the diplomatic sensitivities with the United States of America.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political Sciences @Unisa

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will host a dialogue on "Affirmative Action as a Means for Ensuring Racial Justice and the Protection of Human Rights." To get more information about this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Rethabile Ratsomo, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s programme manager for the promoting non-racialism programme

RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana released a statement yesterday addressing the issues of expropriation of land in the country since 2014. According to the statement, Public Works has not expropriated any land between 2014 and 2024, but has assisted and paid for land needed by Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip