Let’s get reaction on the postponement of the Madlanga Commission Hearings as well as what the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, had to say about this earlier. I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

Since late yesterday, there’s been reports that Rise Mzansi, the GOOD Party, and Build One SA are set to announce a merger into a new centrist political party ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Discussions are said to be ongoing, focusing on ideas rooted in unity and enhanced service delivery. … joins me on the line to discuss this potential merger…

GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from Nelson Mandela University

Earlier on, I spoke to the Statistician-General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke, about the release of the results of the Victims of Crime report from the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey 2024/25. The report provides information on crime from the perspective of households and individuals, including public perceptions of crime and feelings of safety. Let’s get an understanding of what we should make of this report with…

GUEST: Dr. Chris De Kock, Independent Crime Expert & former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre

SA Harvest, one of South Africa’s leading food rescue organisations, has been recognised for its efforts in tackling food crisis in the country. The organisation has been awarded the premier Judges’ Spotlight Award, the highest accolade at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025. This accolade recognises its pioneering reverse-logistics model that rescues surplus food and reroutes it to community organisations nationwide. For more on what this recognition means, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Cassandra Potgieter, Head of Strategy, Marketing and Communications @SA Harvest

The Constitutional Court has thrown out an appeal by the Lungu family, which means that Zambian authorities can now repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral as per their wishes. Lungu’s family wanted to bury him privately in South Africa and also wanted to be in charge of the funeral arrangements, unfortunately this won’t happen anymore post today’s ConCourt ruling. Joining us to explain what this means and what’s going to happen next is…..

GUEST: Canny Maphanga, SABC News reporter

We unpack the latest report on crime in South Africa which shows that housebreaking/burglary has consistently been the most common crime experienced by households in the country, followed by home robbery. It doesn’t end there as the report also suggests that male-headed households and those living in KwaZulu-Natal province were most affected. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the report is….

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

In conversation with Brand SA about the 20th India-Africa Business Conclave that is currently underway in India. South Africa is the official country partner for Conclave, which creates an excellent opportunity to deepen relations with one of its most important partners, India, while creating new opportunities for trade and investment.

GUEST: Neville Matjie, Brand SA’s CEO

Knysna High School has been thrust into the spotlight after a video of a pupil making a racial slur during a school event surfaced. Cape Forum has released a statement strongly condemning the video. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Heindrich Wyngaard, Chairperson of the Cape Forum

The passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has once again cast a spotlight on the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, which could dramatically change the livelihoods of actors. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Jack Devnarain, Chairperson of the SA Guild of Actors

27-year-old Lazarus Antonio will return to court on September 5 for a formal bail application after a brief appearance today. Antonio is accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the attempted murder of his current girlfriend by stabbing them both multiple times at different locations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Patricia Visagie, SABC News Reporter