We understand that tensions have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech. Also it is public knowledge that some members of the party are reportedly jostling for power. It’s been a year and two months since the party was formed - how should we characterise its trajectory so far? For more on this, we are joined by …….

GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News Senior Reporter

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel

Earlier on I spoke to DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, about the DA challenging the Expropriation Act; arguing that the law is unconstitutional and, therefore, invalid. Does the party have a strong case? … joins me on the line for legal analysis…

Guest: Modidima Mannya, Advocate and Legal Analyst

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their lives in the DRC was expected to happen last week Saturday. That did not happen. Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter, joins me on the line to give us an update on the repatriation proceedings…

Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

South Africa’s battle against corruption appears to be at a standstill, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International yesterday. The country scored 41, unchanged from last year, falling below the global average of 43 and marking a three-point decline since 2019. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Janine Erasmus, Website Editor at Corruption Watch

As we observe National Epilepsy Week, we hear from the department of health in Gauteng about their work in promoting and ensuring that they improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy and those affected by it.

GUEST: Dr Dimakatso Makwela, Head of Neurology at the Department of Health in Gauteng

In conversation with the CRL Rights Commission following its strategic planning session. The commission has made several important pronouncements in relation to the Phoenix Massacre, commercialisation of religion, KwasizaBantu Christian mission and the whole issue of recycling of graves in Durban.

GUEST: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission

Veteran journalist Max du Preez weighs in on the AfriForum/Solidarity matter regarding South Africa’s new expropriation act and Donald Trump’s view on it. He argues that our country is capable of solving its own problems and that we do not need external bodies to intervene.

GUEST: Max du Preez, South African Author, Columnist & founding Editor of Vrye Weekblad

DA’s Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille joins us to explain the party’s court challenge against expropriation act. According to her, the reason why the Democratic Alliance decided to take this matter to court is because they believe the Act is vague and contradictory in several clauses, which renders it unconstitutional.

GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

A manhunt has been launched for an inmate who escaped from Pollsmoor Prison this past Sunday. For more on this, I am joined by… 

Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services spokesperson