Post the forceful overthrow of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has threatened countries across the globe with possible U.S military action. He recently renewed his calls for a US takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland, citing US security interests, and threatened military action in Colombia for its role in cocaine trafficking. So who can stop “The Trump Train” from causing more havoc on global politics? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

A law enforcement operation in Limpopo has seen more than 1000 illegal foreign nationals being arrested. The operation comes after a recent spike in undocumented migration in the province. According to the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, the enforcement action is aimed at upholding the law, not targeting foreigners.

GUEST: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo Premier

Security was beefed up at the US Embassy in Pretoria as a coalition of South African trade unions, political groups, and civil society organisations picketed outside the building today. The picket is against US attacks on Venezuela. Let’s find out more with…

GUEST: Muhammed Desai, from the South Africa Latin America Association

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally endorsed the renewal of the contract of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term, following a meeting with the South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. According to Ntuli, General Mkhwanazi has earned widespread recognition for his decisive and hands-on approach to policing, as well as for strengthening operational coordination within the SAPS and with other law enforcement agencies.

GUEST: Thami Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

Dr John Foster-Pedley shares his thoughts on “How to live a life that rhythmically moves from success to significance”. He is of the view that we all have it within ourselves to be significant.

GUEST: Dr John Foster-Pedley, an Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Reading UK, and Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Advocate Andy Mothibi as the country’s new national director of public prosecutions. We hear from Dr Llewellyn Curlewis on whether or not this was a wise decision as Mothibi’s appointment has been met with mixed reactions.

GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Legal expert from the University of Pretoria

As world leaders continue to react to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States of America. Here at home, RISE Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi has criticised Trump’s military campaign, arguing that it amounted to unlawful regime change.

GUEST: Songezo Zibi, Leader of Rise Mzansi

COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins us to discuss the deaths of initiates during traditional initiation seasons in South Africa. The deaths are generally not attributed to the cultural practice itself, but rather to negligence and illegal operations. Hlabisa recently convened a high-level engagement to receive updates on initiates’ deaths recorded during the 2025 summer initiation season. He joins us now to elaborate more on this…..

GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)

The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says the fire that has been raging has been contained in some areas, including the northern flank in Aalwyndal, the eastern flank in Island View and the southern flank on the N2. Let’s get more details on this with…

GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News Reporter in the Western Cape

A number of security personnel deployed at airports and other sensitive public sites hit social media platforms to complain about unpaid salaries after an internal Mafoko Security Patrols memorandum confirmed a missed salary payment in December 2025. Mafoko Security has also faced ongoing allegations and litigation linked to unpaid provident fund contributions deducted from workers’ wages. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary