DR Congo’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr Denis Mukwege has announced his candidacy as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mukwege will challenge current President Felix Tshisekedi in the upcoming December elections. 

GUEST: Nixon Katembo, Africa Affairs Analyst who also works for Channel Africa

The National Freedom Party, whose councillors have been under serious attacks, is calling on the national government to consider imposing a curfew in the Nongoma area. Some of you may recall that since July this year, NFP councillors in the area of kwaNongoma have been mercilessly attacked and killed. 

GUEST: Canaan Mdletshe, Secretary General of the National Freedom Party (NFP)

Skateboarding genius Jean-Marc Johannes tells us more about his new Guinness World Record. One of the most exciting opportunities that skateboarding has allowed Johannes, is to travel internationally for various competitions, bringing many memorable interactions and events. According to him, skateboarding is a sport that requires a lot of dedication and perseverance.

GUEST: Jean-Marc Johannes, Pro Skateboarder

The Department of Public Enterprises released a statement outlining its intent to apply for leave to appeal the Mango Airlines sale judgment. In the statement, the Department highlighted that the intention of this application is to ensure that all aspects of Mango’s business rescue process are transparent, legally sound, and in the best interest of the South African public. To unpack this statement and the business rescue process, we are joined by...

Guest: Sipho Sono - Director of Opis Advisory (Business Rescue Practitioner of Mango Airlines)

Let’s now cross live to Mlamli Maneli who is currently covering the EFF provincial shutdown against taxi impoundments, harassment of commuters and service delivery in the Western Cape. The march is expected to end at the Ndabeni Municipal Complex, where a memorandum of demands would be handed over to City officials.

GUEST: Mlamli Maneli, SABC News reporter based in the Western Cape

We revisit the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact on budget allocations in the U.S. This as there is a growing Republican divide over continuing U.S aid to Ukraine. However, U.S President Joe Biden has assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenksyy that his country will do all possible to keep the aid flowing.  

GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations @ Wits

We have been broadcasting live from the Carnivore Restaurant in Muldesdrift. The restaurant is celebrating 30 years in the business and are closing off Heritage Month with a bang. To tell us more about what patrons can expect and they can join the festivities this weekend, we are joined by.... 

Guest: Bonamy Lewis - Director of Operations for the Recreation Africa Group

The Berlin Global Dialogue is a  new forum bringing together government and business leaders from around the world to discuss the shape of the future global economy. This year's Dialogue is being held under the theme: “Uniting global leaders to shape a world in transition”. 

Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of the Department of Human Settlements

Voters in Eswatini are casting their ballots today in a parliamentary election. However, some political analysts say the outcome of this election is not really that important as they argue that the country’s Tinkhundla elections are not democratic. Political parties have been banned in Eswatini since 1973, forcing individuals seeking elected positions to run as independent candidates in the parliamentary elections, which happen every five years. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Zweli Martin Dlamini, Editor of the Swaziland News

We are broadcasting live from the Carnivore Restaurant in Muldesdrift. The restaurant is celebrating 30 years of existence. The restaurant is an award-winning all-you-can-eat dinning experience with a variety of game meat on offer. To tell us more about the restaurant experience and the significance of food our cultural heritage, we are joined by... 

Guest: Zach Baepane - Assistant Manager at Carnivore Restaurant

Guest: Tony Klipper - Assistant General Manager at Carnivore Restaurant