Was this a necessary embarrassment to test the strength of our democratic rule? How will today’s postponement affect the business of government going forward and what about the markets and investor confidence? Joining us for this conversation is……..

GUEST: Miyelani Holeni, Local government expert with specialisation in revenue management, governance, infrastructure delivery and economic development

For the first time since 1994, the Budget Policy Statement was not delivered due to parties in the executive not agreeing to some issues. What does this mean for the government of National Unity?

GUEST: Asanda Ngoasheng, Political Analyst

The issue of Value Added Tax is at the centre of this huge disagreement as we are told that it was to be hiked by two percentage points. Cosatu also doesn’t support VAT hike……..let’s hear from……

GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator

GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

Earlier on, I spoke to SABC Political News Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo about the reconfiguration of the ANC leadership in KZN and Gauteng. The ANC national leadership met yesterday to discuss the reconfiguration in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of the party’s renewal efforts. Political Analyst, Sandile Swana joins me on the line to share his views on this reconfiguration…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

Sibusiso Ntuli is a young man who has faced numerous hurdles in his long journey to establish himself as a formidable businessman. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sibusiso Ntuli, youth activist and businessman

A man identifying himself as Pablo, took to social media platform Tik Tok to take responsibility for leaking shocking videos showing extreme violence and torture perpetrated by Zanzou's nightclub bouncers against patrons who reportedly failed to settle their bills. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Alderman Hannes Coetzee, MMC Community Safety in the City of Tshwane.

As South Africans are keenly waiting for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver his 2025 Budget Speech tomorrow afternoon. We hear from the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis as he calls for no cuts to pro-poor grant-funding to municipalities and provinces.

GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

Stats SA’s latest data shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate has decreased to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of last year - which simply means that the number of employed people increased by 132 000. Employment gains were observed in the formal sector, the informal sector and private households. For more clarity on these latest figures, we are joined by……

GUEST: Solly Molayi, Acting DDG, responsible for population and social statistics

The ANC National Working Committee has made sweeping changes to its provincial structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Two provincial secretaries, namely; Bheki Mtolo and TK Nciza will not be part of the newly reconfigured provincial structures. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News senior political reporter