Freedom Under Law, CEO, Nicole Fritz says they are concerned about the composition of the selection panel for South Africa's next Chief Justice. They say while the panel consists of several outstanding persons, the inclusion of two political appointees from the same political party is not welcomed.

GUEST: Nicole Fritz, CEO, of Freedom Under Law

The KwaZulu-Natal Parents’ Association is disappointed with some schools in Phoenix who have seemingly allowed pupils diagnosed with Covid19 to write examinations on school premises. They are arguing that this creates fear and anxiety in schools that were supposed to be safe places for children.

Guest: Vee Gani, Chairperson of KZN Parents Association

KZN department of education outlines measures and health protocols that are usually followed in the context of Covid19. So in terms of communication protocol for schools – what should happen next? This after some schools in Phoenix seemingly allowed pupils diagnosed with Covid19 to write examinations on school premises.

Guest: Dr Barney Mthembu, Acting head of KZN's education department

Germany and France have expressed concerns about an agreement between Mali's military and a Russian private security firm Wagner. According to various reports, Wagner Group will train the Malian military and provide protection for senior officials. So given the latest sign of Russia’s expanding presence on the African continent – why is Africa silent?

Guest: Dr David Zoumanou, West Africa specialist at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Political parties are essential institutions of democracy, however, in some countries like South Africa – some political parties don’t even amass enough votes to govern, which then begs the question as to why do we have so many political parties – is it beneficial for South Africa to have 505 parties?

Guest: Dr Michael Louis, Chairperson of the One SA Movement

Guest: Dr Trevor Ngwane, Director of the Centre for Sociological Research and Practice @UJ

President Cyril Ramaphosa ppositioned himself in his New Dawn campaign as an anti-corruption leader. President Ramaphosa promised that his administration would have zero tolerance for corruption to represent a clean break with state-capture allegations that marked his predecessor Jacob Zuma's tenure. But South Africans see corruption as worsening during President Ramaphosa's tenure, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey.  

GUEST: Preston Govindasamy, Project leader for Afrobarometer, Southern Africa, at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)

Constitutional Court will tomorrow morning deliver judgment on former President Jacob Zuma's rescission application, challenging his 18-month jail term for contempt of court.

GUEST: Dr. Llewellyn Curlewis, senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law at the University of Pretoria

After lunch time today, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on the state of readiness ahead of the voter registration weekend scheduled to take place this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Guest: Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission

Tshwane Metro Police gave Theresa Park's so-called 'cabbage bandit' until the end of business yesterday to obtain a permit, or remove a vegetable patch on his pavement. Joe Nkuna's neighbour complained that the vegetable garden attracts vagrants and undesirable people to the quiet Pretoria North suburb.

GUEST: Joe Nkuna, the 'Cabbage Bandit'

GUEST: Tshwane Mayoral Spokesperson Jordan Griffiths

The Abantu Batho Congress, ABC launched its election manifesto in Durban, KZN today. The party which was formed last year in January by former National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor Philani Mavundla and some party members describes itself as an "Afrocentric, Pan-Africanist and womanist revolutionary movement". We speak to Philani Mavundla, President of the Abantu Batho Congress, ABC

GUEST: Philani Mavundla, President of the Abantu Batho Congress, ABC