Trade union Solidarity has drafted a parliamentary petition to pressure the government to deregulate the petrol price and to lower fuel prices. According to Solidarity, the government has a stranglehold on fuel prices which must be broken. In its petition Solidarity demands that the determination of fuel prices be left entirely to the market so that healthy competition can prevail for the benefit of consumers. Flo Letoaba spoke to Theuns du Buisson- Economics Researcher at the Solidarity's Research Institute

The Foreign Press Association Africa, has criticised western media's ‘skewed’ coverage of the war in Ukraine. The association faulted western media's narrative suggesting it was unthinkable to witness violence in white-dominated countries. Flo Letoaba spoke to the chairman of the Foreign Press Association Africa Kennedy Wandera 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has also bid farewell to Captain Kay Makhubele who retired after 37 years of service. Captain Makhubele also served as the spokesperson for the police here in Gauteng. He has been lauded for his dedication and excellent service to the police service and the community. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to him.  

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has hailed Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar as a diligent servant, as he retired from office after after 41 years of Service. Sakina Kamwendo had a chat with him. 

South Africa risks becoming a failed state if the "lack of decisive, ethical, and courageous leadership" persists and no action is taken to bolster economic growth and address high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality. This is according to  the Institute of Risk Management South Africa. The institute says it is now particularly important for the government and private sector leaders to step up and make decisions that are right for the country. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Michael Davies, Risk Report Project Leader with  Institute of Risk Management South Africa.

Public sector trade unions have lost their battle to force government to honour a wage agreement reached in 2018. The Constitutional Court has on Monday dismissed the bid by the unions, ruling that that the agreement was invalid and enforceable. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to General Secretary of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU), Zola Saphetha. 

Sakina Kamwendo in conversation with the Head of Public Diplomacy at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Clayson Monyela, as thousands of people in Ukraine evacuate to neighbouring countries following the Russian invasion.  

South Africa’s biggest iron-ore miner is to deploy new technology that turns mine waste into wealth. Platinum miners are on the cusp of a big breakthrough into the use of platinum group metals in batteries. South Africa’s biggest miner, Anglo American, has produced its best-ever financial results. Sakina Kamwendo presents another Update From The Coal-Face with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Truck drivers affiliated to the All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa will be embarking on a nationwide shutdown this weekend, with several demands, including that all foreign national truck drivers be removed from the freight industry. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to secretary-general of the All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa,  Sifiso Nyathi and Road Freight Association chief executive officer Gavin Kelly 

Hundreds of Ukrainians have arrived by train in Poland after fleeing a Russian assault on the country. Poland has set up nine reception points for Ukrainians crossing the border - where they can receive food, medical assistance, and information. A number of countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Romeo Kokriatski,  Managing Editor of The New Voice of Ukraine and Co-host, Ukraine without Hype podcast