What next for Mozambique - now that Daniel Chapo is officially the country’s new president, despite weeks of deadly protests over the hotly disputed election results? Taking an oath earlier today, Chapo promised that he is going to defend human rights, democracy and the well-being of the Mozambican people. But what about the issue of national unity - will he be able to bring about peace and stability in the country? For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST (Mozambique): Helio Guiliche, Political analyst based in Mozambique

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has been very consistent in calling for all matric learners to write the same exams. Lesufi is of the view that this will ensure fairness and equality in the education system. Well, today we have invited him to elaborate further on his single exam call……

GUEST: Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng Premier

Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge, who is facing possible impeachment for sexually harassing a young secretary, had even on his own version admitted to “gross misconduct”. This was according to advocate Salomé Scheepers, presenting evidence before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing the case against Mbenenge. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer joins me on the line to share facts about this inquiry and give us an update on what has happened so far…

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

Six more bodies of illegal miners were recovered from Stilfontein mine earlier today. Rescue teams pulled the six bodies from Shaft 11 and rescued another eight miners who required medical care. Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu and Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, were in the Stilfontein area today. SABC News Reporter, Zebilon Maine was in Stilfontein and he joins me on the line to share details of what happened today…

GUEST: Zebilon Maine, SABC News Reporter

The one big talking point for everyone looking at the Class of 2024 Matric results is the fact that all provinces achieved a pass rate above 84%. Free State is the best-performing province, with a pass rate of 91%. The Free State Premier, Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae joins me on the line to talk about this amazing achievement…

GUEST: Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae, Free State Premier

The National Teachers’ Union has expressed concern about the state of readiness for KwaZulu-Natal schools that are set to reopen tomorrow. To tell us more about these concerns, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Doctor Ngema, General Secretary of the National Teachers’ Union

According to our guest Edwin Naidu, the matric examination serves as an annual reminder of how society celebrates short-term gains that put the country on the road to long-term ruin. He argues that instead of honouring those with distinctions, there should be a probe into why an estimated 300 000 learners annually do not leave with a matric certificate.

GUEST: Edwin Naidu, Head of Higher Education Media Services and a communications expert

We look at the pending Gaza truce deal. The latest development is that the United States of America has indicated that a ceasefire deal is on the brink of success while Hamas says talks are progressing well. We also understand that there is a renewed sense of optimism to end the ongoing war in Gaza. So what are some of the factors influencing this latest round of negotiations?

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

The Hawks are investigating as to whether the 28 undocumented Ethiopian nationals that were recently found naked in Sandringham are indeed victims of human trafficking. All 28 of them appeared in court earlier today after being charged with contravening the Immigration Act. For the latest on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Philani Nkwalase, Hawks spokesperson