The African Transformation Movement and its MP, Vuyolwethu Zungula, have filed papers in the Western Cape High Court. Zungula is opposing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to interdict Parliament’s impeachment process pending a review into the Section 89 independent panel report into the Phala Phala saga.

GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, in collaboration with Classics on Turf will be hosting a tribute concert honouring the life and music works of Tiyo Soga, one of the most remarkable South African composers and literary giants of the 19th century. We speak to the man conducting the orchestra of the night?

GUEST: Kutlwano Masote - Musician and Conductor with ‘Classics on Turf’

Earlier today, a march against illegal foreign nationals happened in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. The marchers are set to hand over a memorandum of demands to the Department of Home Affairs in the province. One of the protesters’ demands is that spaza shop owners must be screened and vetted.

GUEST: Nonkululeko Shongwe, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated sharply to 4.5% in May, its highest level in 22 months, as surging fuel prices filtered through the economy and pushed headline inflation beyond the South African Reserve Bank’s preferred target range. Data released by Statistics South Africa today showed that consumer price inflation climbed from 4.0% in April to 4.5% in May, marking the highest annual inflation rate since July 2024, when inflation stood at 4.6%.

Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for price statistics at StatsSA

Members of the South African Legal Workers' Union (SALAWU) have embarked on a two-day nationwide protest action. Workers were picketing outside Legal Aid South Africa's offices in Braamfontein, over what they describe as deteriorating working conditions and a lack of resources.

GUEST: Michael Motaung, Spokesperson: South African Legal Workers' Union

Thirty years into democracy, South Africa has expanded access to education and opportunity, yet millions of young people remain locked out of the economy so what will it take to turn qualifications into jobs, skills into sustainable businesses, and political freedom into real economic power? We unpack these questions with Dr Shahiem Patel, Dean at Regent Business School.

GUEST: Dr Shahiem Patel - Dean at Regent Business School

EThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, together with representatives from the Departments of Justice and Constitutional Development and Home Affairs briefed the media earlier on the latest interventions aimed at fast-tracking the deportation of undocumented Malawian nationals currently camping in Sherwood.. 

GUEST: Gcinokuhle Malinga - SABC Reporter

As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, this year's commemoration is being observed under the theme, "RESET@50 – The Future Calls." On this week's Big Issue, we focus on youth activism and its evolving role in shaping the country's future. We speak to young voices about the legacy of 1976, the challenges facing today's generation, and whether youth activism remains a powerful force for social change…

GUEST: Khanya Ndlovu - Head of Research and Policy Committee at South African Business Chamber

Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill to change the constitution which could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, days after a protest against the bill turned violent in the capital Kinshasa.

GUEST: Dr. David Matsanga, Political scientist and Conflict Resolution expert

The DA has reshuffled its team in the government of national unity, with Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, demoted to deputy minister. Party leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, announced a series of Cabinet changes aimed at sharpening the party’s impact in national governance and delivering on the mandate of 3.5 million voters. 

GUEST: Roland Henwood, Political Scientist and Commentator based at the University of Pretoria