In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor who addressed the annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference yesterday, focusing on the evolving role of business as a development partner in addressing some of South Africa’s socioeconomic challenges.

GUEST: Dr Naledi Pandor, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

It’s official, President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Wednesday next week to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of interest. The two leaders are meeting at a time of strained relations between the two countries. However though, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says his visit to the US, provides a platform to reset the strategic relationship between the two countries. So how should President Ramaphosa approach his all-important meeting with Trump? For more on this, we are joined by…….

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Earlier today, the ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefed the media in Saxonwold on outcomes in tackling major challenges in the province with a focus on improving service delivery in the province. The Premier also touched on running for office in 2027. This is what he said…

GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

Post the Africa CEO Forum that was recently held in Ivory Coast, we find out from Team South Africa if their expectations were met. During the event, Team South Africa’s high-level panel focused on unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) dividend through regional value chains and public private partnerships. Joining us for this conversation is……

GUEST: Dr Anthony Costa, Head of Secretariat for B20 South Africa

Yesterday, Stats SA released its Quarterly Labour Force Survey showing the country's official unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, up 1 percentage point from the previous quarter. We heard from the youth and labour unions on this so today, we invited an economist to weigh in on the numbers. I am now joined on the line by…

GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Senior Economist at PWC

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has impounded at least 15 delivery bikes and arrested 10 foreign nationals for contravention of the Immigration Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

Yesterday, a group of Metsimaholo (Sasolburg) residents in the Free State started picketing against Sasol in the area, claiming that the giant energy company is overlooking locals for jobs and procurement opportunities. The protest started in the morning and the police had to be called in to restore order after traffic was blocked, creating chaos in the northern Free State area. To get more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: JJ Sesing, Sasolburg Community Activist

The EFF wrote a letter to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, regarding reports of the awarding of the National Lottery operating licence to Gold Rush Consortium. The EFF says this was done unlawfully. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sinawo Thambo, EFF National Spokesperson

Tanya Jakeni’s journey to excellence

Have you ever encountered someone who excels in everything? Well Tanya Jakeni might just be one of those people as she was one of the notable winners in this year’s Gauteng Women’s Excellence Awards. She was recognised with an award in the “Girl Child” category, having successfully represented her school (Bertharry English Private School) and South Africa in an international debating competition. Tanya joins us now to talk about her achievements and her future plans.

GUEST: Tanya Jakeni, learner from Bertharry English Private School

How significant is Donald Trump’s Middle East trip? During his visit to Saudi Arabia yesterday, U.S President Donald Trump secured deals that strengthen America’s economic competitiveness and global influence and it didn’t end there as he also announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions on Syria now that the Assad regime is no longer in power. He also revealed that he wants Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, a move that is aimed at improving relations between Israel and Arab countries. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director @Africa Asia Dialogues