Clearwater Mall has issued a statement on its social media pages stating that no unsupervised minors would be granted access to the mall this weekend.  The mall has also heightened security ahead of the Easter Weekend. This is in light of two separate incidents of disruption at Mall of Africa and Canal Walk last month. Luh Twizzy was inspired by Tik Tok challenge where teenagers storm malls, create chaos, and leave. Some experts have said that teens participating in this challenge may be criminally charged as malls seek to protect their tenants and shoppers. To help us unpack this social media frenzy and the role parents need to play moving forward, we are joined by... 

Guest: Bronwyn Williams - Partner at Flux Trends

Statistics South Africa says electricity production fell by 9.7% in February compared with the same month last year. In January, it had fallen by 8%. South Africa has been dealing with months of rolling blackouts due as it navigates its way around the energy crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster over the energy crisis, however, it came to an end yesterday. Stats SA also says electricity consumption was down 8.7% year-on-year in February. We’re now joined by energy consultant, Hilton Trollip. 

What conditions do countries have to fulfill in order for their extradition applications to succeed? South Africa’s extradition request for the Gupta brothers was dismissed. The two face money laundering and fraud charges. South Africa has requested that they be extradited back into the country after they fled to the UAE to avoid arrest. The request was rejected in February, however, South African authorities were only informed this week. Is this the end of it, or do we still have options? We’re now joined by Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Senior Lecturer in Criminal and Procedural Law at the University of Pretoria

Today, the global health fraternity commemorates World Health Day under the theme: Health is Wealth. The World Health Organization commemorates its 75th anniversary to raise awareness of health as our greatest asset. Closer to home, the local healthcare system is deteriorating in Limpopo and Free State due to declining infrastructure, chronic understaffing and mismanagement of funds. To help us understand the challenges and provide recommendations, we are joined by...

Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman - Psychiatrist and Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at the Stellenbosch Business School 

Three members of the Student Representative Council and one student have been suspended amid protests surrounding the payment of NSFAS allowances. While the protests started yesterday, protests have intensified and university management brought private security onto campus. 248 students at the university have been awaiting allowances that provide meals, tuition and books to student. Our next guest expresses their concern surrounding the response of University management and calls on NSFAS to act the same swiftness as it did with the University of Pretoria, the University of Witwatersrand, and the University of Stellenbosch. We are joined by...

Guest: Asive Dlanjwa - NEC member and National Spokesperson of the South African Union of Students (SAUS)

Rwanda begins its commemoration of the genocide that claimed over 800 thousand lives, mostly from the Tutsi group in 1994. Every year, the 7th of April marks the beginning of a period of national mourning that lasts until 4 July, known as Liberation Day. Rwanda has made strides to rebuild itself politically and economically since the genocide. 

Rwanda begins its commemoration of the genocide that claimed over 800 thousand lives, mostly from the Tutsi group in 1994. Every year, the 7th of April marks the beginning of a period of national mourning that lasts until 4 July, known as Liberation Day. Rwanda has made strides to rebuild itself politically and economically since the genocide. To discuss progress the country has made since 1994, we are now joined by Rwandan lawyer, Mutabingwa Alois. 

What are possible solutions to current electricity crisis in South Africa? It is well documented that our electricity woes started in 2007 when our country experienced national blackouts of electricity supply, due to insufficient generation capacity. But, what’s even more worrying is the fact that 16 years later - we’re still tussling with the same issue with no concrete solutions. However, our new minister of electricity Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa is quite optimistic that South Africa will gradually end load-shedding for good. The Minister recently conducted a diagnostic visit to 18 power stations, all in an attempt to find solutions to South Africa’s energy crisis.

GUEST: Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity