Few hours ago, Sars Commissioner announced revenue collection results in the context of global and local economic weaknesses compounded by the worl-wide Covid19 pandemic.

Guest: Edward Kieswetter, Sars Commissioner

Today Eskom's electricity tariff increases take effect. On the other hand, Saftu has once again voiced its concerns about this issue arguing that the 15% increase is nearly three times more than the projection made in 2018 of 5.2%. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by Saftu General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi...

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, Secretary-General of the South African Federation of Trade Union (Saftu)

Earlier today, Parliament launched the 2020 - 2022 Men's Parliament action programmes an initiative that is aimed at tackling Gender Based Violence. Joining us to outline the objectives of this initiative is Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly...

GUEST: Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly

World News: leaders fighting for the independence of Catalonia failed to agree on forming a coalition government, something that disrupts their fight for freedom. So what's going to happen next and is this not weakening their position moving forward as they continue to chase the elusive independence from Spain?
GUEST: Marta Garrich, Catalan political analyst

Three senior government officials have appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on charges of corruption. Mpumalanga Head of Human Settlement in Mpumalanga Department, Kebone Masenge, Hawk Unit Commander of Serious Corruption Investigation, Lieutenant-Colonel Ayanda Plaatje and Mpumalanga Province acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Matric Luphondo, reportedly colluded to bribe a prosecutor to withdraw charges that Masenga is facing, in terms of the contravention of Immigration Act and fraud. Masenge was arrested for allegedly being in the country illegally and being in possession of three fraudulently-obtained identity documents.
GUEST: Sipho Ngwema, NPA National Spokesperson

Several health organisations made up of Doctors, Dentists, and Specialists are outraged at the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) decision to increase the annual professional fees for doctors and dentists to 15%.
Guest: Natalie Zimmelman, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Society of Anesthesiologists

As the Easter weekend approaches, we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter Weekend Road Safety Awareness Campaign and also look at the province’s state of readiness as they will have to deal with high traffic volumes during the Easter Weekend (but perhaps not due to Covid19). Earlier today, MEC for transport launched the road safety campaign and vowed that it will promote responsible road use over the Easter long-weekend and beyond.
Guest: Kwanele Ncalane, Spokesperson for the department of Transport Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal

As the South African High Commission in Maputo continues to render consular services to distressed South Africans needing assistance. On World News today we ask, what more can be done to assist Mozambique – can they conquer this battle alone?
Guest: Liesl Louw, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is still mulling over the party's National Executive Committee NEC's instruction that he step aside. The resolution from the NEC's weekend meeting stipulates that all members facing criminal charges should vacate their positions to save the ANC from embarrassment. Although Magashule initially resisted stepping aside, party president Cyril Ramaphosa says he has now opted to seek advice from past leaders.

GUEST: ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang
GUEST: Zamikhaya Maseti, Political Economy Analyst, at Ngubengcuka Strategy and Advisory Consulting

Yesterday one of our listeners Luvuyo Sigxakuma from Pretoria called in to share his frustration over school placement. Luvuyo says he and his wife have been struggling to find placement in Pretoria Secondary and Tshwane Secondary School. He joins us on the line once again...

Guest: Panyaza Lusufi - Gauteng MEC for Education