SARS has rolled out several updates to streamline the tax filing process. We’ll be looking at some of the things you need to keep in mind this tax season, from enhanced digital tools, e-filing, their mobile app, auto assessment to key dates.

GUEST: Yolisa Dyasi, Tax Technical Consultant at the South African Institute of Taxation

Judges Matter came out earlier today and said that, they are disappointed by the National Assembly’s decision to designate as members of the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission, MPs who have previously been found guilty of misconduct or have been criticised by courts for ethical breaches, such as Dr John Hlophe and Ms Faith Muthambi. The organisation believes these designations undermines the credibility of these commissions and the integrity of the judiciary.

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher at Judges Matter, a watchdog over the judiciary

Earlier today, Eskom released a statement stating that “While Eskom has suspended loadshedding for 104 consecutive days due to sufficient generation capacity to supply electricity to the country, the issue of network overloading has resurfaced with the onset of winter. Despite continued public information campaigns to customers about the implications of electricity theft activities, Eskom has no other option but to implement load reduction to protect its assets from repeated failures and explosions, which pose a risk to human lives.” Eskom Spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena joins me on the line to unpack this…

GUEST: Daphne Mokwena, Eskom spokesperson

From the 9th to the 18th of July 2021, the world watched as looting turned into violence. The chaos in Durban quickly spread to Johannesburg. Described by the SA Human Rights Commission as "the bloodiest" day in the country’s democratic era. Businesses suffered. What is the state of business right now? Especially in hard hit areas like KZN?

GUEST: Ebrahim Patel, President of the Minara Chamber of Commerce

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says he supports the idea of cancelling school in winter months. Makaneta is of the view that adjustments need to be made to keep students safe and warm during the winter season as some of them may get sick.  

GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education activist

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a case of illegal possession of explosives. After two home-made explosive devices were found at a mosque in Durban North yesterday. Following this incident, the mosque has heightened security measures, urging anyone with information on or motives behind the bombing attempt, or who may have been in the vicinity during the incident, to contact law enforcement or the mosque directly. For more details on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Yusuf Desai, Trustee of the Durban North Mosque

New Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced his intention to stop trips for super fans, arguing that his department will redirect the funds to artists and athletes where it’s needed the most. What do you make of this decision and how will it affect Bafana Bafana’s support base, particularly when they play away games abroad? To react to this is….

GUEST: Saddam Maake, President of the South African National Supporters (SANASU) also known as “Super fans”

The Global Watch: New British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that his new government will not continue with the previous Conservative government’s policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Yesterday, Rwandan authorities announced that they have taken note of the intention of the UK government to terminate the agreement. So how should this move be interpreted and was it ethical anyway? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson @African Diaspora Global Network

Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane set a powerful tone at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday with her “incredible” rendition of the national anthem before the Springboks went on to secure a solid 27-20 victory over Ireland. Motsilanyane is a South African actress and songstress known for her soulful voice in hit songs such as O a lla and her roles in popular soapies Backstage, Rhythm City and 7de Laan. She delivered a memorable rendition of the anthem with her rich voice that carried the emotions of fans before the match.

GUEST: Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane, musician and actress

Ninety two percent of people enjoy an online ad more if it encompasses video storytelling, and more brands are creating silent videos as South Africans watch online content with the sound turned off. These are some of the insights in the comprehensive 2024 video trends report “The Video of Things”. The exciting report includes other noteworthy highlights.

GUEST: Hanfred Rauch, head of storytelling at Reddish Blue