The Weekend View

Cape Town firefighters are still battling flare-ups in the Cape Peninsula. Emergency services are trying to contain a vegetation fire that has engulfed the area since Tuesday. Places such as Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, and Glencairn have been hard-hit by the blaze. We spoke to Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse...

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution for a boost in humanitarian aid to Gaza but no ceasefire. The Council voted on Friday for the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities". The vote comes amid international calls to end the conflict between Israeli and Hamas forces. For more on this, We spoke to Professor Ricky Mukonza, a Political Analyst and Associate Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Public Management at the Tshwane University of Technology... 

Preliminary results are coming in after polls closed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Presidential elections. The elections marred by delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the general election. The delays drew criticism from some opposition candidates who are questioning the credibility of the results. This as President Felix Tshisekedi, is seeking his second and final five-year term, after enduring equal criticism over the legitimacy of the 2018 election results. We spoke to our SABC correspondent in the DRC, Chris Ocamringa for the latest...

As the battle for the ownership of the name uMkhonto Wesizwe continues- the  African National Congress (ANC) has served the newly formed, uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party with a letter to cease and desist using the name. The ANC maintains that uMkhonto Wesizwe has historical links to it and it's paramilitary wing which was disbanded in 1994. This follows an announcement by ANC former President, Jacob Zuma that he intend to vote for MK party in the 2024 general elections. We spoek to Convenor for Mkhonto We Sizwe Liberation War Veterans, Dan Hato .. 

It's that time of the year again were many South Africans will be visiting the coastal towns to enjoy some sunshine and fresh breeze at our different beaches. However people need to always be cautious of their surroundings for their own safety. Meanwhile, The City of Cape Town says their Identikidz project that tags children with their parents details is in full swing at various beaches around the city. This in trying to deal with the issue of children that get lost at the coastline. To talk to us about the Do's and Dont's at the beaches for our own safety, we are joined the line by National Sea Rescue spokesperson, Graig Lambinon, National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe and the Commissioner of the Border Managagement Authority Commissioner, Dr Mike Masiapato

Former President Jacob Zuma has urged South Africans to vote for the newly-formed party, uMkhonto weSizwe. Speaking in Orlando East in Soweto, Zuma said this will rescue the ANC, whose current leadership he says, is a proxy of White Monopoly capital. The UMkhonto weSizwe party takes its name from the ANC's former armed wing, that was disbanded in 1994. To explore the meaning and impact of former president Jacob Zuma's endorsement of the uMkhonto weSizwe party, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to academic and political commentator, Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu and  SABC News Politics Editor, Mzwandile Mbeje

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has faced criticism from members of parliament's public enterprises committee who have accused him of not fully co-operating with the committee's investigation into the allegations of irregularities in the SAA deal with Takatso Consortium. The committee is probing accusations made by former public enterprises director-general Kgathatso Tlhakudi, which cast a shadow on the the integrity of the sale of national carrier to the consortium. The committee questioned Gordhan's failure to provide the share sale and purchase agreement used in the deal, as well as the shortlist of companies considered as potential strategic equity partners with the government in SAA. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Independent Analyst, Khaya Sithole.

Over a year after the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, which claimed the lives of 21 underaged children in the Eastern Cape, youth organisations are warning parents and guardians to be  extra vigilant in the fight against substance abuse.  Anti-drug activists warn that the festive season is a time when young people experiment with drugs and alcohol, particularly at events such as pens down parties. Lucas Mahlakgane is with the World Changers Candidate and he spoke to Bongiwe Khumalo.

A press conference by former President Jacob Zuma has been met with mixed feelings after he urged South Africans to vote for the newly-formed party, uMkhonto weSizwe in next year's elections. Speaking in Orlando East, Soweto Zuma said it is by voting for uMkhonto weSizwe, that the ANC will be rescued. Zuma added that the current leadership has become what he calls a proxy of White Monopoly capital. The UMkhonto weSizwe party takes its name from the ANC's former armed wing, which was disbanded in 1994. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to COSATU spokesperson, Matthew Parks for the federation's reaction to the news.

The festive season is often a joyous time for some as they look forward to spending time with their loved ones. It is also a time when inequalities are laid bare. The SABC has been bringing you stories of children going hungry in the Eastern Cape, and the desperate pleas for help. This year the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund presented its report focusing on the plight of children. Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo is the CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Bongiwe Zwane.