The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has submitted an application to the Pretoria High Court, for a declaratory order that would give South African municipalities exclusive rights to administer, distribute and sell electricity throughout South Africa. So what would a court victory for Salga entail for Eskom’s future and South Africa’s current electricity crisis?...

GUEST: Nhlanhla Ngidi, Head of electricity and energy at South African Local Government Association (Salga)

GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence

A 15-year-old girl has been found dead in a home in the North West province, which she was allegedly renting with her boyfriend. The deceased was identified by her brother as Tshegofatso Agnes Matibako but the identity of her alleged boyfriend is still unknown...

GUEST: Captain Sam Tselanyane, Spokesperson for the North West police

As we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Today we focus on his leadership style and the crucial role that he played during his tenure as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. You may recall that the TRC was set up by the then government of national unity to help deal with what happened under apartheid – But did the commission succeed in its mission – can we boldly say that South Africa is healed?

Guest: Dr Biku Minyuku, former CEO and Chief Accounting Officer of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

World News: Mali's transitional president and former coup leader has launched a four-day forum that aims to pave a path to civilian rule. The nationwide forum is observed to foster change in the country, however, many groups across Mali have boycotted the initiative and slammed it over being fruitless in decision-making. Joining us to explain what this means is……

Guest: Nixon Katembo, specialist on the Great Lakes and East Africa and also works on the KiSwahili Desk at Channel Africa

Studies show that people drink more during the holiday season and buy more alcohol during this period to usher in the New Year. While many of us will raise a glass or beer in celebration, excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems, injuries and violence. For more on this, we speak to the National Liquor Traders' Association of South Africa about responsible drinking. 

GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders' Association of South Africa

A 52-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of his 7 family members on Christmas Day at Jimmy Jones village outside Malamulele in Limpopo has appeared in court today. The victims include a pregnant woman and children aged 1, 4, 8 and 12. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Thendo Mulaudzi, a representative for the family...

GUEST: Thendo Mulaudzi, a family representative for the family killed at Jimmy Jones village outside Malamulele in Limpopo

At least 35 initiates have died during the summer initiation season, which began in November in the Eastern Cape this year. The Commission for the Promotion and protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) and the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) say illegal schools in the province must be closed with immediate effect. Every year we see, read and hear stories of initiates dying in illegitimate initiation schools especially in the Eastern Cape, why is this problem so rife in this province? To answer this, we’re joined on the line by…

GUEST: Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, Provincial Chairperson for the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA), In the Eastern Cape

Lobby group Green Connection has welcomed the judgement by the Grahamstown High court, which ordered Shell to cease the seismic blasting along South Africa's wild coast. This follows an application that was filed by communities of amadiba, Cwebe, Hobeni, Port St Johns and Kei Mouth, in a bid to stop the blasting. In his judgement, Judge Gerald Bloem also ordered BG International and the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy to pay the cost of the application for the interim interdict. The Green Connection's "Who Stole Our Oceans Campaign", has opposing activities that are aimed at finding and exploiting fossil fuels under the seabed, including seismic surveys.

GUEST: Liz McDaid, the Strategic Lead for Green Connection

About a week ago, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula released preliminary road fatality statistics. What was encouraging about the stats is that the number of fatalities on the country's roads this year has declined by 3.1% compared to 2020. But on the other hand, Azapo is concerned about the deaths, saying that deaths on the roads translate into broken families and communities. So what can we do differently to avoid deaths during this time of the year? For more on this, we are joined by……

Guest: Gaontebale Nodoba, AZAPO’s Publicity Secretary

The Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to end the national curfew before New Year's Eve. Steenhuisen is arguing that people should be allowed to come together to usher in the New Year. Currently, South Africa is on an adjusted level 1 with a curfew set in place from midnight until 4am. Meanwhile the Johannesburg Metro Police Department say they will continue enforcing the current curfew…

Guest: Wayne Minaar, JMPD Spokesperson