24 learners from Enzani Primary in Mpumalanga were rushed to hospital earlier today for suspected consumption of contaminated food. Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter has been following this story and he now joins me on the line to give us the latest updates 
Guest: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter

The Kuamsha app was developed as part of a study to address depression in adolescents in rural and low resource settings. The app, based on behavioral activation principles, comprises a six-module interactive narrative game supported by weekly phone calls from trained peer mentors. To tell us more about the app, how it works and the different modules it has, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Dr Bianca Moffett, a medical doctor and researcher based at the University of the Witwatersrand

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, spearheaded the launch of the Provincial Integrated Safer Festive Season Campaign earlier today, at the Dr. JL Dube Stadium in Inanda. The Premier joins me on the line to tell us more about the safer festive season campaign…

GUEST: Thamsanqa Ntuli, KwaZulu-Natal Premier

Earlier today President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates at the BRICS Summit that South Africa welcomes the Russian initiatives that are aimed at strengthening a number of BRICS countries through the various networks aimed at improving the future of BRICS countries’ transport networks and connectivity under the theme ‘Innovation and Digitalisation of Transport’. He also remarked that existing global institutional mechanisms need to be both strengthened and reformed to play a constructive role in international peace and security. Another interesting development is that 13 new nations have been announced as new BRICS partners.

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC News International Desk

Next month, the South African Poultry Association will submit its application for VAT-free chicken products to parliament. According to the organisation, the application for VAT-free chicken was in line with statements by President Cyril Ramaphosa on helping the country’s poor. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Izaak Breitenbach, CEO of the South African Poultry Association

The African National Congress reacts to the Democratic Alliance’s stance on Russia and the Government of National Unity. This after the DA leader John Steenhuisen sparked controversy by distancing his party from Russia.

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

President Felix Tshisekedi thinks so as he has just announced that he will establish a committee to look into changing the constitution next year. According to him the current one has its weaknesses as it does not fully cater for the country’s needs. What is concerning though is that we have witnessed other African presidents using constitutional reforms to circumvent term limits. Can he be trusted with this process? Joining us for this conversation is ……

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for our sister station, Channel Africa

In conversation with Tshepang Lutshaba who is spearheading and championing the fight against cancer. Lutshaba founded an organisation called SA United Against Cancer (SAUAC) with the sole hope of changing lives and making a difference in the lives of ordinary South Africans.

GUEST: Tshepang Lutshaba, founder of SA United Against Cancer (SAUAC)

The Democratic Alliance released a statement earlier today distancing itself from recent comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during bilateral engagements with Russian President Vladimir Putin. DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucump joins me on the line to tell us more about the party’s statement…

GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokersperson

Russia rolled out the red carpet to its allies yesterday as it hosts the latest BRICS summit in a show of strength to the West. SABC News Reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James has been following today’s proceedings and joins me on the line to update us on what’s been happening…

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter