Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has conducted a site inspection at the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo. Over the weekend close to 200 illegal immigrants were arrested during a series of roadblocks in an effort to address the challenge of undocumented immigrants near the Beitbridge Border Post. For the latest update on his operations and site visit across the borderline we're joined on the line by Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi...

GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs

Democracy In Action has approached the Johannesburg High court to prevent the handover of part (one) of the state capture report. In an affidavit, the Organisation is arguing that Ramaphosa was the deputy president of SA during the Zuma years and played a crucial role in the appointment of some of the leaders of state-owned enterprises, which were central to the state capture commission.

Guest: Thabo Mtsweni, Member of Democracy in Action

We hear from education activist, Hendrick Makaneta who says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga must urgently address the issue of some of the lost scripts for the matric class of 2021. Makaneta argues that if this issue remains unresolved it will negatively affect the results.

Guest: Hendrick Makaneta, Education activist

The Hawks say preliminary investigations show that the 49-year old suspect who had been arrested for the fire that destroyed the National Assembly and Old Assembly buildings gained entry through a window. The suspect is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

GUEST: Hawks Spokesperson, Brigadier Nomthandazo Mbambo

For the latest update on the cause of the fire in Parliament, we're joined on the line by Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith...

Guest: Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith

World News: Yesterday, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation. The decision by Hamdok comes as widespread protests continue to grip the northeast African nation. Hamdok was restored to power a month ago after being deposed in a coup, but he was never able to gain control of the fractious country. But what does his resignation mean in the grand scheme of things?

Guest: Ebrahim Deen, Senior Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

A 49 year old man has been arrested after a large fire severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in Cape Town. The parliament is not currently in session because of the holidays, and no-one was injured. However the building is home to thousands of treasures including historic books, photographs and important works of art.

Guest: Wouter Wessels, Member of the National Assembly and National Spokesperson of Freedom Front Plus

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says scientists believe South Africa may have passed the peak of its fourth wave of Covid19 infections. A government statement says the Omicron variant, while highly transmissible, had seen lower hospitalisation rates than previous waves. Following the outcomes of yesterday's Special Cabinet meeting the curfew has been lifted with immediate effect. Alcohol establishments, which have licences to operate beyond 11PM, will revert to full licence conditions. Gungubele was speaking during a media briefing...

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, who is a chief economist at the Efficient Group

As we ring in the New Year, we assess South Africa’s weather patterns. Some of the country’s cities have seen plenty of sun and warm weather throughout December – but what can we expect this evening, what will tonight’s temperature be and how will it affect various gatherings across the country?

Guest: Kumsa Masizana, Weather forecaster at the South African Weather Service

As we say goodbye to 2021 – we continue to pay tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Today we focus more on Tutu the activist as we all know that the Arch was an activist, priest and a “politician”, though certainly not in the traditional sense. He was very consistent when addressing the issues - Tutu was as tough on the new democracy as he was on South Africa's apartheid rulers. He never shied away from speaking out on topical issues in politics and society. But what sets him apart from the rest and what informed his activism?  

Guest: Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, Chairperson of the Moral Regeneration Movement