We unpack the disciplinary hearing of former president Jacob Zuma that is currently underway. Zuma has been charged with contravening the ANC rules, including contravening the party's constitution, following his decision to support and be the face of the MK party for the general elections in May. If the ANC’s national disciplinary committee (NDC) finds against him, Zuma would be the first former ANC president to be expelled. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast; Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution

This past weekend, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched what is known as a process of reconciliation that will see his administration compensate the victims of a notorious 1980s Gukurahundi massacre that took place when former president Robert Mugabe was in power. To react to this is…..

GUEST (Kenya): Prince Ayanda Manala Sibindi of Manala Royal Family Ndebele Kingdom: Human Rights and Cultural activist

A Zimbabwean detainee, Bornface Banks, has sparked outrage after a video of him boasting about having a good life in a South African prison went viral. Reacting to this, the department of correctional services has vowed to take strong action as they are deeply incensed by Banks’s behaviour. Joining us to share his thoughts on this is….

GUEST: Miles Bhude, National spokesperson of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPHOR)

Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela's values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities.

GUEST: Gushwell Brooks, Nelson Mandela Foundation: Head of Mandela Day

We tell you more about the upcoming special Mandela Day event that is supported by the United Nations, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The event will also be used to give an update on the progress that has been made so far regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST (Studio): Nelson Muffuh, United Nations Resident Coordinator

In recent years, AI has dramatically reshaped numerous industries, and PR is no exception. From data analysis and sentiment tracking to content creation and media monitoring, AI's capabilities are indeed transformative.

GUEST: Ethel Ramos, Managing Director of Avatar PR

Earlier on we spoke to MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela about the MK party’s urgent court application to stop the SABC from referring to the seventh administration as a government of national unity on its platforms. Let’s hear what the South African National Editors’ Forum makes of this matter…

GUEST: Makhudu Sefara, SANEF Media Freedom Chair

Rand Water commenced an extensive infrastructure maintenance project on 22 June 2024 and anticipate completing it on 29 July 2024. This maintenance is part of Rand Water’s Asset Management Strategy which includes asset construction, conserving, planning, constantly enhancing reliability and preserving integrity and quality of our infrastructure.

GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

The University of Johannesburg has expelled 50 students for transgressions that range from producing fraudulent medical certificates after being absent during exams and using unauthorised notes during examinations.

GUEST: Professor Bettine van Vuuren, University of Johannesburg registrar

US Elections

Former US President Donald Trump has picked JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the upcoming election that is due to take place in November. But who is Vance – what does he stand for and can he help Trump win the November election?

GUEST (US): Sherwin Bryce Pease, SABC’s UN/US Correspondent