The Weekend View

SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni is still studying legal papers , this after The South African Airways Pilots' Association (SAAPA) announced that it will start legal proceedings to have SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni declared unfit to hold office. The Association says it will be collaborating with lobby group the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) in the legal action. SAAPA says they believe SAA is in distress as a direct result of dysfunctional leadership. SAAPA represents more than 780 South African Airline Pilots. Elvis Preslin speaks to Dudu Myeni chair of SAA board and Mhlathuze Water Authority board speaking to us in her personal capacity

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa wouldn't be drawn on whether he thinks Social Development minister, Bathabile Dlamini should resign. CPS's Serge Belamant explains the negotiation between it and SASSA, while Political/economic analyst, and Inside Labour columnist Terry Bell gives his view on the saga

National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has confirmed receipt of a letter from Communications minister Faith Muthambi, informing parliament of her intention to take the SABC inquiry report on judiciary review. The National Assembly approved the report this week. It recommends for Muthambi to be fired for her role in the degenaration of the public broadcaster. Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo...

Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg Kwandiwe Kondlo analysis the issue of land in South Africa. This following the unsuccessful challenge in parliament over expropriation of land without compensation this week...

In a surprising turn of events, Social Development Department's Director General, Zane Dangor resigns and SASSA together with CPS decides on an agreement ahead of the looming deadline for the payment of social grants. We speak to the Department's spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant as well as Zane Dangor. Professor Tessa Hochfeld tells us what the non payment of social grants means for the country and individuals...

Former Eskom CEO Brian Mofele was sworn-in as a Member of Parliament on Thursday, ending weeks of speculation about his future. Former ANC MP, Professor Ben Turok, Executive director of Corruption Watch, David Lewis and political analyst at Unisa, Professor Somadoda Fikeni give their views on the appointment...

Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan says government will establish the next phase of the NHI's implementation. Gordhan says the Health expenditure will increase from R170 billion in 2016/17, to R187 billion in 2017/18.President of Denosa, Simon Hlungwane and Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to Elvis Presslin about this and other issues...

CEO in the office of the Tax Ombud, Advocate Eric Mkhawane speaks about tthe latest amendments to the Tax Administration Act which has been welcomed by his office....

The budget speech this week highlighted the need for economic growth but it also pointed to increased unemployment figures which places a damper on growth aspirations for small and medium enterprises. Unemployed graduate, Sisonke Mlamla; Lumkile Mondi from the School of Economic and Business Sciences at Wits University and Earthlife's Makoma Lekalakala speak about what this budget means for them and the country...

North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo says former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe should not be judged on the findings of the Public Protector's State of Capture report. Mahumapelo was responding to the North West Province's nomination of Moelefe to be an MP for the ANC. Parliament has said Molefe will be sworn-in as an MP at a date to be announced...