In today’s medium term budget policy statement speech, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana spoke about the Eskom Municipal Debt Relief. The Minister said between March and August 2024, compliance with relief conditions by municipalities improved from 55% to 76%. Rand west City became the first municipality to benefit from a one-third debt write-off. The Minister said more municipalities stand to benefit from this write-off of debt if they comply with conditions of the programme. To help us make sense of this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst

Voting is currently underway in Botswana to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament as well as local councils across the country. Botswana Democratic Party remains the favourite despite its decreasing popularity. Although opposition is divided in Botswana, President Makgwesi Masisi’s biggest challenge will come from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition led by lawyer Duma Boko. Also running for president are Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front.

GUEST (Botswana): Kabo Ramasia, Senior reporter based in Botswana and he is currently coming live from Ledumadumane area

There seems to movement in the matter around the listeriosis outbreak that happened back in 2017. Earlier today, Tiger Brands said its lawyers were engaging the plaintiffs in the case to agree on assistance to those affected and with immediate medical needs related to the outbreak. Richard Spoor, a public interest lawyer who has spent six years trying to hold Tiger Brands accountable joins me on the line to talk about this engagement…

GUEST: Richard Spoor, public interest lawyer from Richard Spoor Inc.

After summiting one of the most spectacular mountains in the world (Ama Dablam) Sbu Vilane joins us to talk about his latest experience and lessons learned. As some of you may probably be aware, Vilane has a well-rounded past history of climbing experience.

GUEST: Sbu Vilane, Mountaineer

Earlier today, families of the victims who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy marched to the National Prosecuting Authority offices in Pretoria, demanding justice and accountability. The inquest, which examined the circumstances surrounding the deaths, has now concluded, recommending that those responsible face criminal prosecution.

GUEST: Christine Nxumalo, Life Esidimeni families’ spokesperson

This past Sunday, a heavy storm hit the Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga claiming four lives, while more than 40 others were submitted to various hospitals. The storm also caused damages to more than 30 schools in the area. How will this affect schooling in the area as well as matric exams? Department of basic education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga joins me on the line to talk about this...

GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Department of Basic Education Spokesperson

With all the potholes in our streets and on some instances, spiking incidents, having a puncture proof tyre seems like a no brainer. Luyanda Vilakazi, entrepreneur and founder of puncture proof joins me on the line to talk about the business strategy behind his innovative company, puncture proof, specializing in puncture proofing tyres for all vehicle types.

GUEST: Luyanda Vilakazi, Entrepreneur and founder of Puncture Proof

Yesterday, we played clips from ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa talking about a mandatory political education course the party will be implementing for current and new ANC members. Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast helped us analyze what this could mean for the party as they are hoping this course will help in renewing the party. ANC NEC Member, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike joins me on the line to talk about the course in-depth, what will be in the curriculum, how members will take part and what will happen to those who don’t complete the course…

GUEST: Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, ANC NEC Member

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, became the first English Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner. Not everybody was happy about this as past and present Real Madrid players voiced their displeasure and support to Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian lost out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or in favor of Rodri. To help us understand how the Ballon D’or winner is chosen, we are joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dougie Critchley, Skysports Presenter and producer and host of The Truth Podcast