In a political landscape crowded with promises, egos, and endless coalitions, three parties are betting on unity to break South Africa’s cycle of fragmentation. Build One South Africa, Rise Mzansi, and Good — led by Mmusi Maimane, Songezo Zibi, and Patricia de Lille — have officially merged to form a new political force: Unite for Change. Their mission? To build what they call a “credible alternative” to the ANC and DA ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

In a political landscape crowded with promises, egos, and&nbsp;endless coalitions, three parties are betting on unity to&nbsp;break South Africa&rsquo;s cycle of fragmentation.&nbsp;Build One South Africa, Rise Mzansi, and Good &mdash; led by&nbsp;Mmusi Maimane, Songezo Zibi, and Patricia de Lille &mdash;&nbsp;have officially merged to form a new political force: Unite&nbsp;for Change. Their mission? To build what they call a&nbsp;&ldquo;credible alternative&rdquo; to the ANC and DA ahead of the 2026&nbsp;local government elections.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Good + Bosa + Rise Mzansi = Unite: New Force for 2026

South Africa is a country wrestling with deep challenges — poverty, inequality, unemployment,
corruption, and communities that often feel abandoned by those in power. In moments like these,
many people look to the church for moral leadership. Over the weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at the funeral of American civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, praising his legacy of faith-driven activism. Jackson stood in the tradition of Martin Luther King Jr. — clergy who didn’t just preach on Sundays but challenged injustice head-on. But it raises an uncomfortable question here at home:
have South Africa’s church leaders lost their prophetic voice? In a nation battling corruption, gender violence, and crushing inequality, should pastors and bishops be speaking louder — even if it means confronting political power? Tonight we ask: does faith demand activism, and have our church leaders become too silent?

South Africa is a country wrestling with deep&nbsp;challenges &mdash; poverty, inequality, unemployment, corruption, and communities that often feel&nbsp;abandoned by those in power. In moments like these, many people look to the church for moral leadership.&nbsp;Over the weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke&nbsp;at the funeral of American civil rights icon Jesse&nbsp;Jackson, praising his legacy of faith-driven activism.&nbsp;Jackson stood in the tradition of Martin Luther King&nbsp;Jr. &mdash; clergy who didn&rsquo;t just preach on Sundays but&nbsp;challenged injustice head-on.&nbsp;But it raises an uncomfortable question here at home: have South Africa&rsquo;s church leaders lost their prophetic&nbsp;voice? In a nation battling corruption, gender violence,&nbsp;and crushing inequality, should pastors and bishops&nbsp;be speaking louder &mdash; even if it means confronting&nbsp;political power? Tonight we ask: does faith demand&nbsp;activism, and have our church leaders become too&nbsp;silent?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Does faith demand activism, and have our church leaders become too silent?

South Africa’s labour laws could soon see one of the biggest overhauls in years — and the public now has a chance to weigh in. Government has published the Labour Laws Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing sweeping changes to how workplaces operate, from retrenchement pay and parental leave to protections for gig workers like Uber drivers and delivery riders. Supporters say the reforms will modernise labour laws and extend protections to workers in today’s changing economy. Critics warn some changes could make it easier for companies to dismiss employees or raise
costs for employers. So tonight we ask: will these changes protect workers — or make it harder for businesses to create jobs?

South Africa&rsquo;s labour laws could soon see one of the&nbsp;biggest overhauls in years &mdash; and the public now has a&nbsp;chance to weigh in.&nbsp;Government has published the Labour Laws&nbsp;Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing&nbsp;sweeping changes to how workplaces operate, from&nbsp;retrenchement pay and parental leave to protections&nbsp;for gig workers like Uber drivers and delivery riders.&nbsp;Supporters say the reforms will modernise labour laws&nbsp;and extend protections to workers in today&rsquo;s changing&nbsp;economy. Critics warn some changes could make it&nbsp;easier for companies to dismiss employees or raise costs for employers.&nbsp;So tonight we ask: will these changes protect workers&nbsp;&mdash; or make it harder for businesses to create jobs?

Labour Laws Amendment Bill – What It Means for South Africans

More than 200 suspects who escaped from police custody in South Africa are still on the run tonight.
That’s according to figures presented to Parliament, showing that 284 detainees escaped police cells
between April and December last year — and only 82 have been caught again. Which raises some uncomfortable questions: how do hundreds of people simply walk out of police custody? Are our holding cells failing, are police overstretched, or is something else going on inside the system?
Tonight we ask: when suspects escape before their day in court, who is accountable — and what does it mean for public safety?

More than 200 suspects who escaped from police&nbsp;custody in South Africa are still on the run tonight. That&rsquo;s according to figures presented to Parliament,&nbsp;showing that 284 detainees escaped police cells between April and December last year &mdash; and only 82&nbsp;have been caught again.&nbsp;Which raises some uncomfortable questions: how do&nbsp;hundreds of people simply walk out of police&nbsp;custody? Are our holding cells failing, are police&nbsp;overstretched, or is something else going on inside&nbsp;the system? Tonight we ask: when suspects escape before their&nbsp;day in court, who is accountable &mdash; and what does it&nbsp;mean for public safety?

Good + Bosa + Rise Mzansi = Unite: New Force for 2026

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