We look at the latest developments in the pastor Timothy Omotoso rape trial, latest news is that the lead prosecutor stands accused of withholding crucial evidence and causing a complainant to lie on the witness stand. Our reporter….Lwando Nomoyi is closely following the case…

Guest: Lwando Nomoyi, SABC Reporter

South Africa has revealed plans to clamp down on breeding lions for hunting. The move comes after the results were published from a two-year study into the controversial practice of captive lion breeding. To react to this, we are joined by…..
Guest: Chris Mercer, Director of the Campaign against canned hunting

World News: Recently, Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal outlawed the death penalty ordering the re-sentencing of some criminals known to be under a death sentence. Reacting to the news, many have hailed the ruling - calling it historic, going as far as saying that its impact will be felt far and wide. Joining us now to give us government’s view on the matter is…

Guest on the line (US): Gospel Kazako, Malawi's Minister of Information and government spokesperson

The Potchefstroom Regional Court in the North West has acquitted Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, of all 6 charges of animal neglect. Modise was charged with animal cruelty after more than 50 animals were found dead on her farm.

GUEST: AfriForum’s chief investigator, Andrew Leask
GUEST: Mr Wesley Vittee, Attorney for Ms Thandi Modise

A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe following a landmark ruling by the High Court that if a married woman cheats then her husband is entitled to full lobola refund. This came after years of court proceedings in which a magistrate court also made the same judgement but was appealed against. In the appeals court, Justices' Mwayera and Uchena concurred that the husband is entitled to a full lobola refund causing some buzz on social media on the matter. John Cassim, reports from Harare...
LINK: So as we bring this legal matter home, we look at whether a claim for damages resulting from adultery be instituted in a customary marriage?
GUEST: Tshepho Mojapelo, A lawyer from Mojapelo Attorneys Incorporated

What now for the Zulu Nation following “ukukhothama” of Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu, Regent of the Zulu Nation?
Guest: Shalo Mbatha, Zulu royal historian and author, lecturing at the University of Zululand

On World News today, we assess President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, asking - what has he achieved in 100 days – has he done any better than his predecessor? Joining us for this discussion is…
Guest: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations @ Wits

“Unpacking and analyzing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture”

Guest: Anti-Corruption Activist, Thabiso Zulu

Guest: Dr Snuki Zikalala, President of the African National Congress (ANC) Veterans' League

Guest: Sophie Mokoena, Veteran journalist & SABC Foreign Editor

Guest: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Johannesburg

Minority Front’s Viresh Bhana shares her views and thoughts on what Freedom Day means for minority groups in South Africa. Viresh Bhana believes government policies such as Affirmative Action have been benefiting only Blacks while South Africans of Indian origin who were also marginalised under apartheid are side lined.
GUEST: Viresh Bhana, NEC member & Treasurer General of the Minority Front party

Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane helps us to unpack the High Court’s judgement which clearly defines what monetary compensation you can receive in relation to sexual assault in the workplace.

Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, Legal practitioner