South Africa’s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That’s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country’s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is…

Guest: Dr Ferial Adams - Water Specialist and Executive Director of Water CAN (a citizen’s water monitoring and activism agency

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

Like you and I, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) noted the recent fuel price adjustments that come into effect at midnight. The taxi industry, which transports millions of South Africans daily, are now warning that commuters may soon feel the impact. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National Public Relations Officer

Earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission officially unveiled the identity and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… 

GUEST: Moagisi Letlhaku, General Manager for Civic and Voter Education, Research  and Knowledge Management at the Independent Electoral Commission

We hear from Thebe Ikalafeng after his recent appointment as the new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University. Ikalafeng is the founder and chairman of Brand Leadership Group, a global African brand strategist, who is widely recognised as one of the continent’s most influential thinkers.

GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University

About two weeks ago, CAF controversially awarded the 2025 AFCON title to host nation Morocco, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the January 18 final. The decision was linked to Senegal’s walkout protest during the final, and CAF’s Appeals Board found this conduct violated Article 82 and Article 84 of AFCON regulations. But why was this decision taken two months later and who should be rightfully punished post Jan’s chaotic final?

GUEST: Patrick Rode, FIFA Licensed Football Agent: Tech, Sports & Media Lawyer

A large-scale security deployment will begin on the Cape Flats this week with the SANDF joining forces with the SAPS in an intensified crime prevention operations following a joint parade in Belhar today. Let’s get reaction on this from…

GUEST: Fransina Lukas, Provincial Community Police Forum Board Chairperson

Operation Prosper will officially begin on the Cape Flats tomorrow. The operation will target gang violence, extortion, taxi related conflict and the proliferation of illegal firearms. We understand that it will also be an intelligence driven approach aimed at dismantling organised crime networks. To give us more details on how this will work is……

GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

The department of higher of education and training has announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI and digital skills development between them and Google South Africa. The MoU seeks to enhance digital skills, incorporate AI in higher education and promote workforce development in SA. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director

Chaos ensued in KuGompo City in the Eastern Cape earlier as protesters torched vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the installation of a Nigerian king in the province. SABC News Reporter, Hlumisa Qabaka, closely followed proceedings in the area and now joins me on the line…

GUEST: Prince Langalibalele Mthunzi Ngonyama: former Spokesperson of Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo