The Weekend View

The G20 will be diminished under the leadership of the United States that will assume the Presidency of the bloc from South Africa later this month. That's the view of leading development economist Prof Jayati Ghosh, who also serves as a member of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality. Ghosh, who is a development economist based at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, was responding to various statement by senior United States (US) Government officials who've cast aspersions about South Africa's theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability while promising to whittle the bloc back down to basics when Washington assumes the leadership mantle ahead of hosting next year's Leaders' Summit in Miami, Florida. SABC's US Correspondent Sherwin Bryce-Pease filed this report

Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Belem in Brazil to demand stronger action on tackling global warming as the United Nations' COP 30 climate summit continues in the  city. The rally to mark the summit's halfway point has been billed as the Great People's March by organisers. It comes as the host Brazil's proposal for an accelerated roadmap away from fossil fuels appears to be gathering support. As the conference continues, African leaders are keen to showcase and promote their climate strategies on the global stage. For more on what the COP30 summit means for the African continent, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Green Peace Africa Political Strategist, Koaile Monaheng

South African consumers have been urged to shop responsibly as retailers begin to advertise Black Friday deals, just weeks before the annual Christmas shopping rush. The warning comes as millions of consumers buckle under the pressure of a rising cost of living and high unemployment rates, which have left some shoppers unable to access much credit. Instead of impulsive buying, shoppers have been advised to maximise the savings from Black Friday deals to cover Christmas gifts or even back-to-school essentials. For more on how YOU, the consumer can navigate this period, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to National Consumer Commission Spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has urged motorists and residents of the city to prepare for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions, as multiple law enforcement agencies conduct joint traffic operations ahead of next week's G20 Leaders' Summit. The coordinated exercise will take place tomorrow from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon. Major national and regional routes such as the N1, M1, and N12 will be affected. Arterial and urban routes affected include Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive, Rand Show Road, Nasrec Road and the Golden Highway. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to JMPD Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has reiterated that his side will be up against very capable breakdown specialists, when South Africa takes on Italy in Turin on the third stop of the end-of-year tour THIS AFTERNOON. Kolisi also laid out that it was important for players to pitch up for Italy, if they want to be considered for the following week's crunch fixture against Ireland in Dublin. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC rugby commentator, Renier Swart

The South African Medical Technology Industry Association - SAMED - has raised alarm over the Gauteng Department of Health's failure to pay medical technology suppliers, a crisis it says now threatens business survival, jobs, and the stability of healthcare delivery across the province. SAMED says several companies that supply essential medical products and services are on the brink of closure, with job losses imminent. SAMED is now calling for national  government intervention to resolve the issue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAMED board member and Chairperson of the Market Sustainability Committee, Monica Lucas

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, excessive lightning, damaging winds and hail resulting in injuries and danger to life due flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas in some parts of the country. To explain the severity of this weekend's weather Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela, forecaster at the South African Weather Service

The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 29 May 2025, to investigate the political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of TRC cases, will commence its public hearings in Johannesburg on Monday, 10th November. The first two days of the commision have been set aside for opening statements by various parties. In January 2025, 25 families and survivors and the Foundation for Human Rights, brought an application to compel the President to establish a commission of inquiry into the interference in the investigation and prosecution of the TRC cases, together with a claim for constitutional damages. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights

Analysts are divided over DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen's request for President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Dion George. Some have called it a routine coalition negotiation, while others warned that it blurs the lines of the president's constitutional powers. This comes after Steenhuisen requested President Ramaphosa to replace Dr George with party spokesperson, Willie Aucamp. The request is reportedly linked to underperformance. But what do environmental groups think? The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute - SAFCEI - is an environmental justice organisation and it's Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis spoke to Bongiwe Zwane

The Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and the Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and received the official man of the match accolade. Meanwhile in cricket hosts Pakistan beat the Proteas by seven wickets in the third and final One Day International in Faisalabad to complete a 2-1 series victory.  To look at the rugby in Paris and cricket in Pakistan, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anchor, Janet Whitton