South Africa’s immigration crisis is now spilling into foreign relations

With growing pressure on borders, services, and jobs, neighbouring countries and international partners are raising concerns. Nothando Phuthi says thatunless SA finds balance between control and diplomacy, the dispute couldstrain regional ties and trade at a time the country can’t afford it.

If Joburg fails, South Africa fails

Business leaders are warning that Johannesburg is too big to fail, because the city drives the economy, pays the taxes, and sets investor confidence. Martin Kingston tells Mondli Makhanya that, with service delivery collapsing and crime rising, fixing Joburg is now a national survival issue.

A Major breakthrough in HIV prevention has arrived

Lenacapavir — the twice-a-year injection shown to give near 100% protection — has landed in South Africa. Health officials call it a gamechanger, especially for young people and high-risk groups who struggle with daily pills. Nichola Lutchman from Gauteng health department says Gauteng is all set a…

Youth and academia unite to debate what they think June month should be about.

 Prof Noor Nieftagodien-south African Research Chair in Local Histories, and Oupa Ngwenya, activist and Journalist speak to Mondli Makhanya. They emphasis the need for us to use history to correct the future.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane tables her budget.

Today we are joined by one of the most consequential ministers in the Cabinet — because if there is one promise this democracy made to its people on day one, it was a roof. A house. A place to call your own. Thirty-plus years later, that promise is still being kept for some, still being broken for …

Its all systems go for the 2026 Local Government election

Demarcation Board Chair Thabo Manyoni and IEC General Manager  For Electoral matters  James Aphane Speak to Mondli about some of the work that goes into preparing for an election It might sound technical, but it’s simple: the lines drawn around your ward decide who your councillor is, and the addre…

Inheritance Fraud on the rise in South Africa

Inheritance fraud is a growing concern in South Africa, targeting both deceased estates and beneficiaries via scams or forged documents. Common schemes include fraudulent Letters of Executorship (LOE), identity theft, and fake inheritance notifications via SMS/email demanding "fees" to release fund…

National Arts Council (NAC) Dissolved

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect, citing the body’s failure to resolve a long-running labour dispute and concerns over governance issues. Guests:  Adrian Galley, Vice Chair of …

Public Perception and attitude towards Foreign Nationals

Public perception of migrants shifts a lot by country, period, and whether you’re talking about refugees, labor migrants, or undocumented migrants. But a few patterns show up consistently in survey data and public discourse. Dr Steven Gordon spoke to Mondli about some of the concerning issues regar…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala to judicial review

Legal President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala to judicial review. The review is separate from Parliament’s impeachment inquiry. Under the ConCourt ruling, the inquiry proceeds unless a court sets aside the Section 89 report. If the High Court …