Today, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to sign a peace agreement in Washington DC - following a diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end years of conflict and tensions between the two countries. But why sign it in the US and not in Africa - does this imply once again that our continent has failed to sort out its own problems? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

We hear from Cornelius Mweetwa on why the government of Zambia went to court to interdict the family of the former president, Edgar Lungu, from burying him in South Africa. Yesterday, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria prevented Lungu from being buried in South Africa, pending an urgent court application.

GUEST: Mark Simuuwe, Media Director of United Party for National Development

The DA has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa after what the party calls the unjust firing of deputy minister of trade, Whitfield. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokesperson

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager, Southern Africa

AG: South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, confirmed that the U.S. extended an apology for its non-attendance.

TL: He stressed, however, that the G20 deliberations would proceed as planned. 

AG: Meanwhile, as Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire, questions are emerging around Africa's economic positioning in light of the shifting geopolitical landscape.

TL: For more we are now joined by the ministry's spokesperson Chrispin Phiri...

Ugandas President Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term in office. The 80-year-old leader is currently Africa’s fourth longest-ruling leader, having been in power since 1986. At an advanced age - what more can he offer the people of Uganda and is the country’s opposition strong enough to challenge him in polls due early next year? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Dr Chidochashe Nyere, Political analyst from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at University of South Africa

South Africa is currently experiencing a range of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, impacting various provinces and causing significant damage and displacement. During his recent visit to the Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, there shouldn’t be any floods during winter, also stating that the occurrence of floods highlights the severity of the climate change issue we are facing. So joining us to explain the real-time effects of climate change in our day-to-day lives is…….

GUEST: Thando Lukuko, Managing Director @Mansa Advisory

Today, the country marks 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, which is regarded as a seminal document in South African history. Among other things, the Freedom Charter explicitly rejected racial discrimination and advocated for equal rights and opportunities for all. Interestingly, it also called for the nationalisation of key industries. For many, the Freedom Charter continues to be relevant today, serving as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality in South Africa. But do we really understand the true meaning of this seminal document and how much have we done as a nation in the past 31 years to ensure that the ideas of the charter have been realised. For more on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Tony Ehrenreich, Cosatu Deputy Parliamentary Officer

As the demand for environmentally responsible products and services grows. More companies prefer to use terms like “eco-friendly”, “green” and “sustainable” to connect with prospective customers. But experts have warned that these “green” trademarks can come with some unexpected legal and reputational risks. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Alissa Naran, Partner at Adams & Adams

We continue getting reaction on the three motions of no confidence that were tabled in the City of Joburg council chambers today against Mayor Dada Morero, speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and chief whip Sithembiso Zungu. Earlier, Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter, shared how the voting went for Mayor Dada Morero. Let’s now find out what happened in the vote for the speaker in the City of Joburg…

GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter