The cost of food in South Africa is shifting in a troubling way: while some staple items are getting cheaper, meat prices are soaring, turning a once-regular item like a braai pack into a luxury for many households.   

Guest: Mervyn Abrahams: Programme Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group. 

South Africa’s worsening crime crisis has reached what lawmakers describe as “war-like” levels, with over 26,000 murders recorded in a single year.

Guest: Dakota Legoete: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans 

The Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders expresses its profound indignation and unequivocal condemnation following reports of an alleged coronation of a so-called “king” linked to a Nigerian community event in kuGompo, a jurisdiction that constitutionally and customarily falls under the authority of the amaRharhabe Kingdom led by King Sandile.

Eastern Cape authorities have strongly rejected the reported “installation” of a foreign king in the province, with Zolile Williams distancing the government and traditional leadership structures from the incident. Guest: Inkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso: the Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Provincial Ho…

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day and reflects on the tragedy of the Sharpeville Massacre, Julia Nzimande offers a deeply personal perspective on her father’s legacy. Her father, Nyakane Tsolo, was among the leaders of the Sharpeville protest — and his story, passed down directly to her, brings history to life beyond textbooks. 

Guest: Julia Nzimande: Daughter of Nyakane Tsolo, Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) member & Led Sharpeville Massacre  

An open letter addressed to UN Women at the 2026 Commission on the Status of Women raises urgent concerns about the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG). While intended as a landmark treaty, the letter argues that the Convention in its current form weakens existing protections and fails to deliver on its promise of rights, justice, and action for African women and girls.  

Guest: Sibongile Ndashe: Executive Director, Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa 

At the inaugural National Transport Conference held in Midrand, urgent concerns about violence and instability in South Africa’s taxi industry took centre stage. Following a deadly shooting at a Delft taxi rank in Cape Town, Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi of the University of Fort Hare called for decisive, “tough medicine” to address what he argues is not just disorder—but organised crime embedded within the sector.  

Guest: Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi: a senior researcher at the department of public and constitutional law at the University of Fort Hare 

The African National Congress calls on all peace-loving and patriotic South Africans to unite for The People’s March in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains on Saturday, 21 March 2026, commemorating Human Rights Day.

Guest: Fébé Potgieter-Gqubule: ANC NEC Member 

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for urgent government intervention following reports of the coronation of a Nigerian “king” in the Eastern Cape. The party warns that such an event could undermine South Africa’s legal framework, cultural systems, and recognised traditional leadership structures.  

Guest: Zama Ntshona: The African Transformation Movement (ATM) National Spokesperson 

 A growing number of schools across Gauteng are facing electricity disconnections due to unpaid municipal bills, exposing deep financial strain within the education system. With dozens already cut off and many more at risk, the crisis is disrupting teaching and learning, particularly in under-resourced communities.

Guest: Steve Mabona: Spokesperson to the MEC for Education in Gauteng  

The recent decision by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of hosting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations and award them to Morocco has reignited debate about governance, consistency, and credibility in African football. What does this mean for the CAF brand and African football? 

Guest: Thebe Ikalafeng: Founder and Chairman, Brand Africa  |  Founder and CEO, Brand Leadership Group, Chancellor, Sol Plaatje University