



What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: ANC opens mayoral candidate process to the public amid growing pressure ahead of local elections
Political commentator and Business Day parliamentary correspondent Tara Roos tells Lester Kiewit that the ANC’s move to open its mayoral candidate selection process to the public is unprecedented for the party, but not new in South African politics, with other parties like the DA, ActionSA, Rise Mz…

Parliament: Week in Review: Sisisi Tolashe fired and Phala Phala impeachment process takes shape
In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, joins Lester Kiewit to unpack the firing of Sisisi Tolashe and the formation of Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment committee. Tolashe’s dismissal from Cabinet has sparked debate ab…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Home Affairs suspensions over AI
John Maytham speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: two senior Homa Affairs officials are suspended over AI; SA ranks eighth globally in world’s safest aviation systems and a court sets a date fo…

Parliament: Week in Review: Acting police chief appointed, Liam Jacobs returns, and where to from here
In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, joins Lester Kiewit to unpack key developments in leadership and political realignment. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner …

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: EFF will not be electing mayoral candidates
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including, why the EFF will not be electing mayoral candidates; and the IFP gains momentum but faces a key urban growth test. Good Morning Cape Town …

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Zille’s pothole stunt creates council action
Africa Melane speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Helen Zille’s pothole stunt triggers rapid repair as residents question city response, and the Ad hoc committee faces delays as its deadline i…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: DA pay row, Malema legal clash, and Police Commissioner in the spotlight
In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, joins Lester Kiewit to dig into a trio of politically charged developments. The DA is under scrutiny over top up payments, sparking debate about transparency, ethics, and whether the…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Ramaphosa distances himself from PKTT disbandment
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-u…

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Hilda Senthumule responds to ad hoc committee on allegations raised at Madlanga Commission
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: Acting Deputy National Commissioner Hilda Senthumule appeared before Parliament’s ad hoc committee to respond to allegations arising from the …

What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: David Skosana demands retraction of debt claim
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: MK Party MP David Skosana has demanded that Paul O’Sullivan retract the claim that he owes more than R600 000 to a bank; the ANC secures the c…