The South African Human Rights Commission -SAHRC, says it has been monitoring school admissions programmes over the years and has noted a systemic problem of learners not being placed or not being placed on time in the Gauteng province and other parts of the country. The Commission says this amounts to a direct threat to the constitutional right of every child to basic education, which, under section 29 of the Constitution and jurisprudence, is immediately realizable and not subject to the availability of resources, with the SAHRC saying failure to admit learners disrupts continuity in teaching and learning.  To discuss this issue further, we're joined on the line by Zamantungwa Mbeki, Provincial Manager  at SAHRC Gauteng province.

The South African Human Rights Commission -SAHRC, says it has been monitoring school admissions programmes over the years and has noted a systemic problem of learners not being placed or not being placed on time in the Gauteng province and other parts of the country. The Commission says this amounts to a direct threat to the constitutional right of every child to basic education, which, under section 29 of the Constitution and jurisprudence, is immediately realizable and not subject to the availability of resources, with the SAHRC saying failure to admit learners disrupts continuity in teaching and learning. &nbsp;To discuss this issue further, we're joined on the line by Zamantungwa Mbeki, Provincial Manager &nbsp;at SAHRC Gauteng province.

SAHRC monitoring school admissions programmes 

Slum Dwellers International, a global movement representing informal settlement communities in more than 30 countries, has condemned the ongoing forced evictions and demolitions in Makoko and nearby waterfront communities in Lagos, Nigeria. The organisation says the demolitions, which were still underway as of the 14th of January, have displaced thousands of residents without proper notice, compensation or resettlement, and are putting vulnerable communities at risk. Joining us now to further discuss this matter is Esther Bimbo Osobe from the Slum Dwellers International Federation in Nigeria.

Slum Dwellers International, a global movement representing informal settlement communities in more than 30 countries, has condemned the ongoing forced evictions and demolitions in Makoko and nearby waterfront communities in Lagos, Nigeria. The organisation says the demolitions, which were still underway as of the 14th of January, have displaced thousands of residents without proper notice, compensation or resettlement, and are putting vulnerable communities at risk. Joining us now to further discuss this matter is Esther Bimbo Osobe from the Slum Dwellers International Federation in Nigeria.

Lagos eviction:  Esther Bimbo Osobe 

Uganda is voting today in an election being closely watched both at home and across the region. The polls are taking place amid concerns about the political environment, the role of security forces, access to information, and the broader question of public trust in the electoral process. To help us make sense of what matters most on this election day, we are joined by Robert Kabushenga, former Government Spokesperson of Uganda and former CEO of Vision Group. He has worked at the centre of state communication and media, giving him a unique perspective on how elections are organised, communicated, and perceived. Robert Kabushenga joins us now

Uganda is voting today in an election being closely watched both at home and across the region. The polls are taking place amid concerns about the political environment, the role of security forces, access to information, and the broader question of public trust in the electoral process. To help us make sense of what matters most on this election day, we are joined by Robert Kabushenga, former Government Spokesperson of Uganda and former CEO of Vision Group. He has worked at the centre of state communication and media, giving him a unique perspective on how elections are organised, communicated, and perceived. Robert Kabushenga joins us now

Uganda is voting today in an election being closely watched: Robert Kabushenga

Abuja has hired a U.S. lobbying firm to improve relations with President Donald Trump's administration, after Nigeria was redesignated a country of particular concern over the treatment of Christians. President Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christian communities and has even threatened military action. The United States has already carried out an airstrike in the country - a move Abuja says targets Islamist militants, not a religious group. Nigeria insists there is no systematic persecution of Christians, saying the violence is part of a broader security crisis affecting people of all faiths. Our Nigeria correspondent, Jonathan James Lyamgohn, joins us now.

Abuja has hired a U.S. lobbying firm to improve relations with President Donald Trump's administration, after Nigeria was redesignated a country of particular concern over the treatment of Christians. President Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christian communities and has even threatened military action. The United States has already carried out an airstrike in the country - a move Abuja says targets Islamist militants, not a religious group. Nigeria insists there is no systematic persecution of Christians, saying the violence is part of a broader security crisis affecting people of all faiths. Our Nigeria correspondent, Jonathan James Lyamgohn, joins us now.

Abuja has hired a US lobbying firm to improve relations with Trump

Polling has just opened across Uganda as millions of voters head to the polls in the country's 2026 general elections. Eight candidates are vying for the presidency, including long-time incumbent Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh term, and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. With a heavily securitised environment and reports of intimidation and arrests, questions remain about whether these elections will reflect genuine democratic choice or continue a pattern of authoritarian consolidation. Joining us from the capital Kampala is journalist Elias Biryabarema to give us an early snapshot from the ground

Polling has just opened across Uganda as millions of voters head to the polls in the country's 2026 general elections. Eight candidates are vying for the presidency, including long-time incumbent Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh term, and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. With a heavily securitised environment and reports of intimidation and arrests, questions remain about whether these elections will reflect genuine democratic choice or continue a pattern of authoritarian consolidation. Joining us from the capital Kampala is journalist Elias Biryabarema to give us an early snapshot from the ground

Polling has just opened across Uganda:  Elias Biryabarema 

Today, Ugandans are voting in the general elections, a moment that many across the country and the continent have been watching closely. Long-time President Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term in office, while opposition figures including Robert "Bobi Wine" Kyagulanyi contest the polls and urge citizens to engage actively in the process. With millions of Ugandans casting their ballots today, young voices are playing a crucial role in shaping the discourse around governance, accountability, and democratic change. We are joined now by Janice Nkajja, a youth policy influencer, anti-corruption activist - and one of the young Ugandans voting today.

Today, Ugandans are voting in the general elections, a moment that many across the country and the continent have been watching closely. Long-time President Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term in office, while opposition figures including Robert "Bobi Wine" Kyagulanyi contest the polls and urge citizens to engage actively in the process. With millions of Ugandans casting their ballots today, young voices are playing a crucial role in shaping the discourse around governance, accountability, and democratic change. We are joined now by Janice Nkajja, a youth policy influencer, anti-corruption activist - and one of the young Ugandans voting today.

Ugandans are voting in the general elections

We turn our focus now to the Central Africa region, where humanitarian pressures, justice concerns, and regional security challenges continue to shape the agenda. To help us zoom into the issues and make sense of the broader geopolitical picture, we're joined by analyst Aaron Ngambi.

We turn our focus now to the Central Africa region, where humanitarian pressures, justice concerns, and regional security challenges continue to shape the agenda. To help us zoom into the issues and make sense of the broader geopolitical picture, we're joined by analyst Aaron Ngambi.

Central Africa Wrap: Aaron Ngambi

Zimbabwe is once again under the spotlight as the United Nations steps up its engagement on gender equality. The UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, is in the country this week, at a time when global funding shifts are placing pressure on development programmes worldwide. So what does this visit mean for women and girls in Zimbabwe and how will hard-won gains be protected? To discuss this, we're joined by Loveness Makonese, the UN Women Country Representative for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe is once again under the spotlight as the United Nations steps up its engagement on gender equality. The UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, is in the country this week, at a time when global funding shifts are placing pressure on development programmes worldwide. So what does this visit mean for women and girls in Zimbabwe and how will hard-won gains be protected? To discuss this, we're joined by Loveness Makonese, the UN Women Country Representative for Zimbabwe.

UN Steps Up Gender Equality Efforts in Zimbabwe Amid Global Funding Shifts

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's  KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's &nbsp;KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

KZN Schools Struggle to Open as Resource Shortages Persist, Warns SADTU

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

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