Political analyst Ongama Mtimka has warned that South Africa is likely to have a chaotic five years of local government because of how the political scenario has unfolded after the local government elections. He says it's interesting to see how alliances among political parties have shifted in a matter of days. This as the DA's Doctor Mpho Phalatse becomes the new Mayor of the City of Johannesburg. She won with 144 votes, while the ANC's Mpho Moerane got 121 during voting at a council sitting last night. This followed ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba's withdrawal from the race for the position of mayor after coalition talks between his party and the DA collapsed. Mtimka says many parties voted strategically...

GUEST: Political analyst, Ongama Mtimka

Former Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has lost his mayorship to the DA's Tania Campbell. In Johannesburg, the ANC's Mpho Moerane lost his mayorship to the DA's Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Pictures of a visibly defeated Mzwandile Masina have been circulating on social media, with his shoulders slumped and his head down at a council meeting, where he handed the reins to the DA. So what are the psychological impacts of such a loss on an individual? And how do people react to such setbacks? This as winning is probably one of the biggest factors that shape one's confidence and outlook on life in general...

GUEST: Dr. Kgamadi Kometsi, is a Clinical Psychologist and also an academic

Change has come to several municipalities across the country as new faces have assumed positions. The one undisputed fact though is that this incoming group of councillors and new mayors would shake things up right away – but how should they deal with staff morale issues?

Guest: Dr Mike Sutcliffe, Director of City Insight & former eThekwini Municipality Manager

The DA's Dr. Mpho Phalatse is the new mayor of Johannesburg. She has made history by becoming the first female mayor of the City - The economic hub of South Africa. Dr. Phalatse won by 144 votes, while the ANC's Mpho Moerane received 121 votes.

GUEST: Dr. Mpho Phalatse, new Mayor for the City of Johannesburg

Are authorities doing enough to address the cancer crisis in Gauteng? Cancer Alliance is calling on Gauteng Premier, David Makhura to address backlogs and challenges faced by cancer patients in the province. According to them, many cancer patients who cannot afford private sector treatment are paying with their lives because of government’s delays.

Guest: Salomé Meyer, member of the Executive Committee of Cancer Alliance

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has started a two-day state visit to South Africa. Kenya is one of South Africa’s largest trading partners in Africa outside the 15-nation Southern African Development Community. Joining us to discuss the significance of Kenyatta’s visit is….

Guest: Sophie Mokoena, SABC’s Foreign Editor

The ANC in the Western Cape is reviewing its coalition agreement with the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa, Icosa. This as calls are mounting for the Western Cape's newly elected Kannaland mayor and convicted child rapist, Jeffery Donson to resign. But before we speak to the ANC in the province, take a listen to this earlier Interview by my colleague Cathy Mohlahlana speaking to Icosa's provincial leader Dawid Kamfer, on why Icosa thought Mr Donson is the best candidate for the mayoral position...

GUEST: ANC spokesperson in the Western Cape, Sifiso Mtsweni

The High Court in Pretoria has convicted a couple who attempted to sell their baby for R500 last year. According to the NPA, the couple had the baby in April last year and they did not register the child at the Department of Home Affairs with the intention of selling the baby and for the baby not to be traced back to them.

Guest: Lumka Mahanjana, North Gauteng regional spokesperson for the director of public prosecutions

World News: Some Ethiopians living in South Africa and abroad are asking the U.S. government to stay out of their country out of fear the U.S. will interfere in the country's civil war. They are arguing that Ethiopia is a sovereign state and therefore do not need outside interference.

Guest: Hailey Shamebo, Ethiopian businessman based in South Africa

Earlier today, Greenpeace Africa activists converged at Ghandi Square, demanding more climate action from the South African government. The organisation has urged the government to fast track the implementation of a just transition to renewable energy. 

Guest: Thandile Chinyavanhu, Greenpeace Africa Climate and Energy Campaigner