University of Pretoria (UP) Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education vice principal Professor Sunil Maharaj has received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Sweden’s Malmö University’s Faculty of Technology and Society. Maharaj has been recognised for his pioneering and innovative work in 5G and rural broadband communications, particularly research contributions on reliable communication technology in hard-to-reach areas of sub-Saharan Africa.

GUEST: Professor Sunil Maharaj, University of Pretoria Vice Principal for Research, Innovation, and Post Graduate Education

The Competition Commission has reached a settlement with Standard Chartered Bank for currency manipulation on the Rand and US Dollar pairing after 8 years of litigation. The settlement agreement has been filed at the Competition Tribunal today and the fine is estimated at R42 million. In a statement, the Commission has been investigating 28 financial service providers who have been linked to fixing bids, bid-offer spreads, spot exchange rates and other infringement. To help understand the impact of this development, we are joined by...

Guest: Makgale Mohlahla - Head of Cartels at the Competition Commission

The former Speaker of the City of Johannesburg broke her silence two days after her membership to the Congress of the People (COPE) was terminated due to her affiliation with the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA). In a press briefing held this morning, our next guest addressed this matter and outlined the involvement of COPE in the formation of SARA. She also took the opportunity to officially introduce the pact of aligned political parties, faith-based and civic organizations that will be working together in the upcoming 2024 national and provincial elections. We are joined by...

Guest: Colleen Makhubele - Executive President of the South African Rainbow Alliance 

The Economic Freedom Fighters have made allegations against the IEC ahead of the voter registration weekend and have alleged that members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union are being employed despite their affiliation to the ANC. To share their perspective, we are joined by...

Guest: Commissar Sinawo Thambo - National Spokesperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters

GUEST: Masego Shiburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission of SA

Another former employee from Mediclinic has stepped forward and confirmed that the private hospital group has been manipulating patient bills for financial benefit. The whistleblower said that at one hospital, the coding of a patient account had been altered to reflect Intensive Care Unit (ICU) billing, knowing that fixed fees for the ICU are higher than for the emergency room which has a different "cost centre". To help us understand how bill manipulation works and the implications this development has on the private healthcare system, we are joined by....

Guest: Prof. Alex van den Heever - Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the Wits School of Governance

The South African Police Services worked alongside US Department of Homelands Security to arrest three sexual predators who were involved in the possession, distribution and downloading of child pornography. The trio have made their first appearance before the Springs, Benoni and Krugersdorp Magistrates Court were the matters have been postponed pending further investigations. The children were also taken to places of safety. To unpack the workd of the Serial Electronic Crime Investigations Unit. We are joined by... 

Guest: Brig. Athlenda Mathe - Spokesperson of the South African Police Services

Holly Rey shares insights into the numerous difficulties that individuals with diabetes experience as part of their diabetic journey. This as we raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention and management - as today marks World Diabetes Day.

GUEST: Holly Rey, SA’s award winning artist  

Authorities confirmed a tornado that touched down in Lekwa local municipality, Mpumalanga. Electrical infrastructure and properties were damaged when a tornado accompanied by heavy rain and hailstorm hit Serit and Thuthukani yesterday. This has affected power lines that are supplying electricity to Morgenzon. 

Guest: Peter Nkhuna - Senior Assistant to the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance

Guest: Lubabalo Majenge -Spokesperson of Lekwa Local Municipality

We examine David Cameron’s return to UK politics, following his appointment as Foreign Secretary. Some say it is rare for a former prime minister to make such a prominent return to government, and his appointment caught political observers off guard. But what is Rishi Sunak trying to do here? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST (Scotland): Musa Mdunge, Political analyst and PHD candidate based at the University of Dundee

Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has placed Transnet on review for a potential credit ratings downgrade due to concerns over liquidity and refinancing risks. To give us a breakdown in terms of what this means is…..

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist @Efficient Group