The Weekend View

Scores of March and March movement members including some political formations marched to the Gauteng Legislature to deliver their memorandum of grievances midweek. The protesters say they are demonstrating against the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. The same group held a similar march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands. Calvin Dludla filed this report which is followed by an extensive discussion of the root cause of anti-immigration protests in South Africa between the presenter Bongiwe Zwane, March-On-March organiser, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Immigration expert and legal counsel for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Association, Advocate Simba Chitando and Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato

South Africa has taken a major step in tackling diabetes with the launch of its first National Diabetes Dashboard, giving healthcare workers near real-time access to critical patient data. The dashboard,  was developed through a multidisciplinary effort by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub. Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance says this development arrives at a critical juncture. Diabetes is now a leading cause of death in South Africa, placing a devastating burden on individuals, families, and South Africa's he health system . For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance  

INTRO: Concerns have been raised over a marked rise in adulterated diesel in South Africa, following investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin that found over 100 suspected illicit fuel depots. Speaking to other news outlets , Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer, Waal de Waal, expressed his concerns over these findings. He added that this could have a massive impact and widespread damage to South African vehicles.  An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy in 2024 also uncovered several petrol stations across the country were selling dodgy diesel to customers. For reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Avhapfani Tshifularo,  Chief Executive Officer for Fuels industry association of South Africa

South Africa has a joblessness crisis and  fixing it will take fresh thinking to find a solution.  Over the past 10 years, South Africa has created only 130 000 new formal work opportunities on average a year – not nearly enough to absorb the 12-million work seekers currently unemployed. According to Justin Visagie, Associate Professor at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at WITS, the size of the challenge is such that even if job growth in the formal sector were to grow to three percent per annum, it would take 50 years to wipe out unemployment. South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at approximately 31.4% to 32.9%. Youth unemployment remains critically high, with some estimates exceeding 45% in the 15–34 age bracket. So, what are our options? Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Justin Visagie, Associate Professor at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at WITS

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even "sought to launch attacks" on the military from outside the country. The 54-year-old ex-president, who led DR Congo for 18 years from 2001, has released a statement where he says that he finds the decision profoundly unjustified. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena for more details...

The National Dialogue's Steering Committee says mechanisms are in place to ensure that the country's citizens, through the National Dialogue, are not only heard but that the process is responsive.  The Steering Committee, consisting of over a hundred leaders from various sectors of society, is tasked with setting the foundation for an inclusive National Dialogue – a people-led, society-wide process to reflect, reset and reimagine South Africa's future. Boongiwe Zwane caught up with the spokesperson of the National Dialogue's Steering Committee, Qhamisa Tengile and started by asking where the process is at this stage...

Kaizer Chiefs' current form suggests TODAY's highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will not be a repeat of February's one-sided affair at the same venue. Chiefs who are currently third on the log, were annihilated on that occasions. Mathematically, Amakhosi can still win the league title, but realistically they only hold the key to where the trophy will end up -- at  Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns. Sifiso Ramara reports.....

US President, Donald Trump says an armed man had attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the Hilton Hotel in Washington. That's where the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner was being held. Trump was evacuated from the event after a gunman opened fire. The suspect is in custody

Shock and confusion continue to reel in Emmarentia Johannesburg following the fatal shooting of a 48 year old Pakistan national last Sunday. This follows a road rage incident where the wife of the deceased was also shot and is believed to be still in hospital. The tragic incident which was captured on a dash cam video resulted in the arrest of the shooter - 58 year old man - who has since been released as the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to prosecute him. Investigations into the incident are however still ongoing. Jon Gericke caught up with Dr Stanley Maphosa, Executive Director at GunFree South Africa...

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot enforce its own directives and must approach the courts to give effect to its findings. This matter stems from a dispute on a farm in Mpumalanga, where occupiers complained they were being denied access to borehole water. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal found the Commission's directives are not legally binding - prompting the Commission to appeal. The ruling reinforces the limits of Chapter 9 institutions and maintains the judiciary's role in enforcement. SABC News Political Reporter, Zara Groenewald has the details followed by an extensions Sunday Discussion on this between Jon Gericke and Attorney for Civil and Political Justice at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, Mazi Choshane together Dr Henk Boshoff from the South African Human Rights Commissioner...