Several political parties have rejected Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s decision to take special leave from her post amid allegations of corruption against her, arguing that the option of special leave is not provided for by the rules of Parliament. We also understand that Mapisa-Nqakula has applied to the NPA for more information regarding the charges against her. For more reaction on this, let’s speak to …….

GUEST: Ahmed Shaik Emam, NFP Member of Parliament

GUEST: Advocate Paul Hoffman, Accountability Now Director

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at different election manifestos, focusing on various economic proposals advanced by various political parties ahead of this year’s national and provincial elections. So today we hear from the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania, which is one of the oldest liberation movements in the country, popularly known as the PAC. During its recent election manifesto, the party unveiled a 14-point plan to turn South Africa around, promising to build a functional, dependable, and reliable state. But how exactly do they plan to do that and how will they fix this country’s ailing economy? For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (STUDIO): Sbusiso Xaba, National Chairperson of the PAC

The Tshwane Metro Police has arrested a former electrical contractor for their role in illegal reconnections in the City of Tshwane. The City of Tshwane has opened a case against the contractor and he has been charged with meter tampering and soliciting a bribe. A resident reported the incident and forms part of the #TshwaneYaTima initiative to eradicate corruption rings in the delivery of electricity. To tell us more about what residents should know about reporting illegal reconnections, we are joined...

Guest: Jacqui Uys - MMC for Finance in the City of Tshwane

Earlier today, the sixth edition of the Human Rights Festival got underway at Constitution Hill under the theme: Seize the Power. The Festival will host three days of exhibitions, art, live performances and workshops that promote the importance of active citizenry and advance the principles of the Constitution to equality, dignity and justice for all. The festival also commemorates heroes who took a stand for their rights in the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and commemorates the 30th anniversary of our democracy. To tell us more about what we can expect, we are joined by...

Guest: Lebogang Marishane - Strategic Manager and We, The People Walk Project Coordinator at Constitution Hill

The Department of Basic Education in the Free State has launched an investigation into incidents of racism at Hoerskool Trio in Kroonstad. This follows an altercation at the school between two boys where one hurled the K-word towards another pupil earlier this month. Since the incident, two protests have taken place outside of the school gates in the last two weeks of the school term. 

The Department has also received written complaints surrounding the school from parents, learners and non-teaching staff. The school headmaster has said that the school will comply with investigations. The school has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on racism, discrimination and violence. To tell us more on the progress of these investigations, we are joined by...

Guest: Dr. Vusi Chuta - Director of the Fezile Dabi district in the Free State

A survey conducted by African Response just after the national budget was delivered shows that the government is not doing nearly enough, despite its valiant efforts, to alleviate the dire situation that so many low- and middle-income South Africans find themselves in. Joining us to explain where government short-falls are is…..

GUEST: Mamapudi Nkgadima, MD of African Response

As we mark Human Rights Day, we look at the issue of food insecurity and how it can be adequately addressed moving forward. This as we understand that up to 20 million South Africans are severely food insecure, with millions of children going to bed hungry each night. Our guest is of the view that South Africa lacks comprehensive regulation and there's not enough action to address this problem. Remember, the right to food is a human right recognised under national and international law. So how do we ensure that this right is not being violated and who should we hold accountable if this same right is not being protected?

GUEST: Alan Browde, CEO & founder of SA Harvest

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities has voiced its concern surrounding the slow progress in the renovations for the Ikhwezi Lokusa School after the Department of Education promised to set aside R11 million. NCPD says that the school's conditions have deteriorated even further since it made headlines in November last year and renovations have halted due to non-payment of contractors. The NCPD is concerned about the welfare of the 200 affected pupils as the school may have to close its doors and the new school placements are too far for those learners to access transport. To share the parents' concerns, we are joined by...

Guest:  Therina Wentzel, National Director at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)

Guest: Malibongwe Mtima - Spokesperson for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape

As we prepare to observe Human Rights Day. Let me also remind you that tomorrow marks World Down Syndrome Day, an internationally observed event which raises awareness about Down Syndrome, while also assisting in creating a culture of diversity. To celebrate this day, the Olesego Kalushi Foundation will embark on a 3km walk to raise awareness regarding children with Down syndrome. Joining us to tell us more about this event is….

GUEST: Motlatso Moloi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer Officer of the Olesego Kalushi Foundation

As part of the commemoration of Human Rights month, the FW de Klerk Foundation launched the Human Rights report card which has shown that the right to equality, right to life and right of human dignity have deteriorated in the last two months. These rights form the preamble of the Constitution and are considered inalienable rights. The report unpacks the degree to which ordinary citizens enjoy constitutional rights in their lived realities. The report outlined threats based on the Bill of Rights and some of the other threats include education, health, housing & freedom of expression. To help us unpack this in more detail, we are joined by... 

Guest: Christo van der Rheede - Executive Director at FW DE KLERK Foundation