This three-day event brings together various sectors and stakeholders to showcase their product offerings and expertise to government organizations. The primary goal is to enhance service delivery and promote government modernization. In a gala dinner held last night, our next guest was bestowed with an award for his contribution in the ICT sector. 

Guest: Julius Segole - ICT Awards Winner

This week marked a year since a dam burst affecting over 100 homes in  Itumeleng and Charlesville townships. According to News24, none of these homes have been restored. According to Timeslive, a diamond mine company has approached residents to sign settlement letters. 

Guest: Hassen Lorgat - Manager Media and Advocacy Officer for the Bench Marks Foundation

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has been postponed to tomorrow. This comes after Advocate Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, demanded the master copy of the disc containing all the pictures downloaded from his client’s cellphone when it was confiscated. SABC News reporter, Horisani Sithole joins us now to furnish us with more details……

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

Ulundi residents are among the thousands of people who are attending the memorial service of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in the area today. Senior political leaders, members of the AmaZulu Royal family, hundreds of IFP members are also in attendance. To give us a summary of what has transpired so far is…..

GUEST: Vusi Makhosini, SABC News reporter who is currently covering Shenge’s memorial service

Republicans in the United States have announced the start of an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will focus on allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and obstruction. However, the Democratic leader in the house, Hakeem Jeffries has dismissed the allegations, saying it is an illegitimate impeachment inquiry, a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. To explain how things are likely to unfold moving forward is….

GUEST: Professor John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits University

We are coming to you live from the Durban International Convention Centre where the State Information Technology Agency is hosting GovTech 2023. This year's theme is: "Platform Economy for Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth". Today is the second day of the premier ICT conference on the continent where discussions surrounding the digital economy, digital transformation, and inclusive growth will be at the forefront. To help us set the scene and the highlights from the conference so far, we are joined by...

Guest: Dr Bongani Mabaso - Managing Director of the State Information Technology Agency

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation held a dialogue this afternoon reflecting on what progress South Africa has made on the Sustainable Development Goals. The dialogue also tackled what tools are being used to ensure the country stays on track to reaching the SDG targets. 

Next week, leaders will gather for the SDG Summit at the United Nations under the theme: Rescue Plan for People and Planet. During this summit, the SDG goals will be reviewed and a new guideline for accelerated actions before the 2030 deadline will be set. We are joined by...

Guest: Maropene Ramokgopa - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) 

Earlier this month, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that the Minister of Public Enterprises has 30 days to sell Mango Airline. If the Minister failed to approve the sale of the air carrier, the sale would go ahead without him. In a new statement, the Minister stated he would not be pressured to approve the sale of the airline despite delaying the business rescue process. Minister Gordhan appeared before Parliament this morning to address this and the SAA-Takatso consortium deal. To unpack the implications this has on the industry and consumers, we are joined by... 

Guest: Phutego Mojapele - Aviation Analyst

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has been applauded after saving the life of a fellow passenger who experienced health complications aboard a flight. Dhlomo was on a flight from Durban to Cape Town on Monday morning when a passenger alerted him to a female traveller who was in need of emergency medical assistance.

GUEST: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Deputy Minister of Health

The Economic Freedom Fighters has reserved its right to take the Section 194 committee report on judicial review. The party has called upon political parties to join their legal bid to challenge the removal of Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Yesterday, former Public Protector was impeached and is the first official of the Chapter Nine Institution to be removed prior to the end of their tenure. To unpack their position, we are joined by...

Guest: Mzwanele Manyi - Member of Parliament for the Economic Freedom Fighters