Let’s move to Kenya now where widespread demonstrations erupted yesterday in Kakuma Refugee Camp. We understand that the protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp, following funding cuts from the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID). This has also affected a huge portion of the health workforce in the East African country. According to UNAIDS, Kenya relies on direct U.S funding for 29 percent of its HIV-related spending. To react to this is ……

GUEST (Kenya): Brian Olang, Human Rights Advocate & Monitoring and Response Officer at the Kenya Human Rights Commission

One of the most anticipated trials in the Western Cape finally began today, at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Saldanha Bay. Residents came out in their numbers to attend the proceedings, a first of its kind in the area. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer joins me on the line to shed light on the case being moved from the High Court to a Multipurpose Centre…

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

A few weeks ago, the EFF opposed a VAT increase but also said they would join the so-called government of national unity if the DA left. The ANC has now suggested they will approach the EFF if DA declines to support their VAT plan. For a bit of analysis on this, I am joined on the line by…

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

The not-for-profit organisation Betereinders unveiled its “Not USA, but You SA” campaign in Pretoria on Saturday. Over a braai and under a banner proclaiming their campaign, the group said they did not believe Afrikaners were victims who needed refuge in the US due to the government's land policies. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Johan Erasmus, Betereinders member

What actually constitutes a treasonous act according to South African law? Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys joins me on the line to help us understand the legalities behind a treason charge…

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys

South African politicians and citizens alike are increasing the calls for lobby group AfriForum to be charged with treason for allegedly perpetuating disinformation about farm killings, the Expropriation Act and more on the world stage. The South African National Civics Organisation is one of the groups that believes AfriForum is guilty of treason, economic sabotage, foreign interference, and incitement of racial panic. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Buntu Gwija Deputy Secretary of the South African National Civics Organisation

Today, EFF in Gauteng marched to Joburg Water, demanding an immediate end to water-shedding. The party also wants a comprehensive plan for water safety and sustainable water management. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Dumisani Baleni, EFF Spokesperson in Gauteng

Tomorrow, Arab League members will meet in Cairo to discuss Egypt’s comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza. This in so many ways is aimed at countering Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza. But experts have warned that the difficulty with Egypt’s plan lies in financing it. So how vital is tomorrow’s meeting and what can we expect from it? For more on this, we are joined by…

GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

ActionSA has announced several legislative proposals, including one bill that if passed into law will see the abolishment of deputy ministers and limit the president’s powers to make cabinet appointments. Joining us to explain the party’s proposed reforms is…..

GUEST: Athol Trollip, ActionSA Parliamentary leader

As we wrap up International Mother Tongue Language Month. Today we are joined by someone who has been described as an erudite scholar of note when it comes to mother tongue education, Dr Tessa Dowling. She is an acclaimed Xhosa lecturer with a Distinguished Teacher Award from UCT.

GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town