Cracks in the Blue: Inside the DA’s Deepening Power Struggle.


The Democratic Alliance is facing one of its most public internal crises in recent years. Former Minister
of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has resigned as a DA member, stepping down from
Parliament and senior party structures after being axed by party leader John Steenhuisen. What followed was an explosive exchange, allegations of financial misconduct, counter-allegations of political capture, and now an official inquiry into whether the fallout has damaged the party’s reputation. With Steenhuisen cleared by an internal probe and tensions spilling into the open, we ask tonight: what does this mean for the DA’s leadership, its role in the GNU, and its future as an opposition force in South Africa?

Cracks in the Blue: Inside the DA&rsquo;s Deepening Power&nbsp;Struggle.
 The Democratic Alliance is facing one of its most&nbsp;public internal crises in recent years. Former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has&nbsp;resigned as a DA member, stepping down from Parliament and senior party structures after being&nbsp;axed by party leader John Steenhuisen. What followed&nbsp;was an explosive exchange, allegations of financial&nbsp;misconduct, counter-allegations of political capture,&nbsp;and now an official inquiry into whether the fallout has&nbsp;damaged the party&rsquo;s reputation. With Steenhuisen&nbsp;cleared by an internal probe and tensions spilling into&nbsp;the open, we ask tonight: what does this mean for the&nbsp;DA&rsquo;s leadership, its role in the GNU, and its future as&nbsp;an opposition force in South Africa?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

POLITICAL ANALYST PROF BOITUMELO SENOKOANE

A new year often comes with big intentions — to save more, spend smarter and finally get our finances in order. But for many South Africans, financial planning isn’t just about personal goals; it’s also shaped by family responsibilities, cultural expectations and economic realities. Today, we’re unpacking what it really takes to set yourself up for financial success in the new year. From budgeting and debt management to long-term wealth building, we’ll also take a closer look at black tax — how it affects financial decisions, and how to navigate it without sacrificing your own stability. Joining us is a financial expert to help us make sense of it all and offer practical advice that speaks to real life.

A new year often comes with big intentions &mdash; to save&nbsp;more, spend smarter and finally get our finances in&nbsp;order. But for many South Africans, financial planning&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t just about personal goals; it&rsquo;s also shaped by&nbsp;family responsibilities, cultural expectations and&nbsp;economic realities. Today, we&rsquo;re unpacking what it&nbsp;really takes to set yourself up for financial success in&nbsp;the new year. From budgeting and debt management&nbsp;to long-term wealth building, we&rsquo;ll also take a closer&nbsp;look at black tax &mdash; how it affects financial decisions,&nbsp;and how to navigate it without sacrificing your own&nbsp;stability. Joining us is a financial expert to help us&nbsp;make sense of it all and offer practical advice that&nbsp;speaks to real life.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Building Wealth in 2026: Balancing Personal Goals and Family Obligations

Madlanga Commission Resumes: Accountability, Power and the Fight for Justice.

The Madlanga Commission resumes its public hearings on the 26th of January, returning to
allegations that strike at the heart of South Africa’s criminal justice system. The inquiry, sparked by
explosive claims from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is probing
corruption, political interference and the alleged protection of criminal networks within law
enforcement. With crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo having previously linked senior officers to alleged cartel figures, and several key witnesses still expected to testify, the commission is now racing against time after being granted a final extension until next month. The question is whether this process can still deliver meaningful accountability — or whether the clock will run out before the truth fully emerges.

Madlanga Commission Resumes: Accountability,&nbsp;Power and the Fight for Justice.
The Madlanga Commission resumes its public&nbsp;hearings on the 26th of January, returning to allegations that strike at the heart of South Africa&rsquo;s&nbsp;criminal justice system. The inquiry, sparked by explosive claims from KwaZulu-Natal Police&nbsp;Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is probing corruption, political interference and the alleged&nbsp;protection of criminal networks within law enforcement. With crime intelligence boss Dumisani&nbsp;Khumalo having previously linked senior officers to&nbsp;alleged cartel figures, and several key witnesses still&nbsp;expected to testify, the commission is now racing&nbsp;against time after being granted a final extension until&nbsp;next month. The question is whether this process can&nbsp;still deliver meaningful accountability &mdash; or whether&nbsp;the clock will run out before the truth fully emerges.

SECURITY STRATEGIST - AMBASSADOR ANDY MASHAILE

Roads Under Siege: Can Trust Be Rebuilt Between Taxi Associations, Motorists and Commuters?
This evening, we’re opening a difficult but necessary conversation about safety, trust and the growing
tension on our roads. Recent incidents, including a widely shared video from Vanderbijlpark, have reignited public outrage after taxi patrollers were seen assaulting a motorist accused of ‘piracy’. Police are investigating, and SANTACO has condemned the attack — but the incident has once again exposed a deepening rift between taxi operators, motorists and even commuters. SANTACO says these clashes are linked to a growing trend, especially around the holidays, of private motorists using their vehicles to transport people who would ordinarily use minibus taxis. But for many South Africans, that explanation raises more questions than answers — about where enforcement ends and vigilantism begins, about who has the right to police our roads, and about why ordinary people
increasingly feel unsafe behind the wheel.

Roads Under Siege: Can Trust Be Rebuilt Between&nbsp;Taxi Associations, Motorists and Commuters? This evening, we&rsquo;re opening a difficult but necessary&nbsp;conversation about safety, trust and the growing tension on our roads. Recent incidents, including a widely shared video from Vanderbijlpark, have reignited public outrage after taxi patrollers were seen assaulting a motorist accused of &lsquo;piracy&rsquo;. Police are investigating, and SANTACO has condemned the attack &mdash; but the incident has once again exposed a deepening rift between taxi operators, motorists and even commuters. SANTACO says these clashes are linked to a growing&nbsp;trend, especially around the holidays, of private&nbsp;motorists using their vehicles to transport people who&nbsp;would ordinarily use minibus taxis. But for many&nbsp;South Africans, that explanation raises more&nbsp;questions than answers &mdash; about where enforcement&nbsp;ends and vigilantism begins, about who has the right&nbsp;to police our roads, and about why ordinary people increasingly feel unsafe behind the wheel.

POLITICAL ANALYST PROF BOITUMELO SENOKOANE

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