On World News today, we try to understand Libya’s political tensions – as some of you may be aware that the country’s first presidential election that was due to take place on the 24th of December last year was postponed. It is public knowledge that Libya has been in turmoil since long-serving ruler Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown and killed in 2011. Also what contributed negatively this time around is the fact that the run-up to the poll was marred by disputes over the eligibility of candidates and growing security fears. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

Guest: Izak Khomo, former Producer of Spot Light Africa @Channel Africa

With the 2022 academic year upon us, we now speak to Tshwane University of Technology, TUT alumni Dr.John Molepo, the founder of Thusangwanageno, a non-profit organisation, which has been assisting unprivileged students with registration and tuition fees. The organisation has assisted more than 600 students with registration and tuition fees since its inception in 2015. The organisation has also expanded to helping refurbish libraries and assisting more than 150 students with learners and drivers' licenses.

GUEST: Dr. John Molepo, Founder of Thusangwanageno, a non-profit organisation

The Southern African Agri-Initiative, SAAI says it is concerned by the high number of farm attacks that took place in South Africa in December last year. With a dramatic increase in farm attacks and murders, SAAI Board Chairman Dr Theo de Jager says the ANC government needs to admit to the problem and finally turn its back on its past...

GUEST: Dr Theo de Jager, Board Chairman of the Southern African Agri-Initiative (SAAI)

According to Save the Vaal Environment group “There is no end in sight to the Vaal sewage pollution crisis‚ just a long trail of broken promises‚ lack of political will and lack of government funding for the repairs to the Emfuleni wastewater treatment system‚” said Save chair

Guest: Maureen Stewart, Chairperson of Save the Vaal Environment Group

The fire that gutted the National Assembly Building has been completely contained. But the roof of the Assembly has been destroyed. So what is the next process from here and where will this year's state of the nation address, SONA be held?

GUEST: Parliament Spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo

The DA has called for an independent forensic investigation into the fire that has destroyed the buildings of Parliament. Chief Whip Natasha Mazzone says this is important because the police themselves cannot investigate the incident. The DA held a media briefing following the fire that has now destroyed the entire National Aasembly building and part of the Old Assembly building. Mazzone says they will insist at then meeting of the Chief Whips Forum that independent investigators work alongside the police forensic investigators.

GUEST: Samantha Graham-Maré, DA Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

The National Minimum Wage Commission is proposing a hike in the national minimum wage by inflation plus one percentage point this year. This will somehow ensure that for the first time, domestic workers earn the same national minimum wage as other workers.

Guest: Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Chief Director of Labour Relations at the Department of Labour

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected to handover the first part of the report into allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud. There is no doubt that the report will definitely be a game-changer for the future trajectory of this country, but how will it rattle our political landscape?

Guest: Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of the Free State

World News: Thousands of people have fled the area of Niassa as militant attacks flare-up in Mozambique. Niassa province has since the end of November become the latest target for militants. But why is the situation worsening and what more can be done to avert security threats in that region?

Guest: Charles Nyuykonge, African Peace and Security analyst

A Western Cape police officer reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend in Piketberg at the weekend. IPID says they are investigating a case of murder. For the latest we're joined on the line by IPID spokesperson Grace Langa...

GUEST: Ms Grace Langa, Spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID