Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has reiterated that cheating is a no-go area for any self-respecting candidate, also emphasising that it does not pay. More than 1.1 million learners are set to participate in the 2024 end of year exam and earlier on today Umalusi provided an update on the state of readiness of examination bodies.

GUEST: Dr Mafu Rakometsi, CEO of Umalusi

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has criticised the NPA for declining to prosecute anyone in relation to the Phala Phala farm case. Yesterday, the NPA revealed that the decision not to prosecute was taken after a careful assessment of all available evidence presented to the prosecutors by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. For more on this, let’s speak to…..

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

Are the reasons furnished by the NPA not to pursue the Phala Phala matter strong enough to withstand any legal scrutiny? We find out from Nthabiseng Dubazana as it is public knowledge now that the NPA won’t pursue this issue anymore as there is no reasonable prospect of a successful prosecution.

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney and Director @Dubazana Attorneys

We touched on the story of a Limpopo police sergeant who was arrested this morning for allegedly being involved in at least 6 insurance-related murders which saw her pocket close to R10 million. This has once again brought to light a conversation around the reality of people killing for insurance payouts. To help us understand why this happens and how rife a problem this is, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Professor of Criminology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

I’m now joined on the line by Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast to breakdown some of the statements made by EFF leader, Julius Malema this afternoon…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It is observed globally to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. A number of organisations will host awareness campaigns to encourage the people of South Africa to be aware and look closely before sharing any personal information or clicking on links online. We’ve invited Doreen Mokoena, CEO of Cybersec Clinique to talk to us about cyber security…

GUEST: Doreen Mokoena, CEO of Cybersec Clinique

SECTION27, representing Blind SA, has launched an urgent application in the Constitutional Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa for failing to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB). This follows two years after the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in a matter also brought by Blind SA, challenging the constitutionality of the Copyright Act for infringing on the rights of blind and visually impaired persons. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…..

GUEST: Faatima Laher, SECTION27s Candidate Attorney

According to the latest Clean Creatives South Africa report, fossil fuel companies like Sasol still contribute three quarters of the pollution driving global warming. The report also highlights how South Africa’s advertising and PR industry is not only failing to align with clean energy trends but is actively working to protect the fossil fuel industry from accountability. This report, which focuses on recent fossil fuel contracts in 2023 and 2024, exposes the deep entanglement of local creative agencies in enabling the fossil fuel industry to greenwash its image while contributing to dangerous climate change. For more on this, let’s speak to….

GUEST: Brandon Abdinor, Head of the Pollution & Climate Change Programme at the Centre for Environmental Rights