With the 2026 Local Government Elections fast approaching, Defend Our Democracy, together with the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, C.O.D.E and the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance will be hosting a non-partisan panel discussion with civil society, business, academics, grassroots and citizen voices to try answer the question; “are we actually ready for what happens after?”

GUEST: Wade Manning, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

With the 2026 Local Government Elections fast approaching, Defend Our Democracy, together with the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, C.O.D.E and the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance will be hosting a non-partisan panel discussion with civil society, business, academics, grassroots and citizen voices to try answer the question; &ldquo;are we actually ready for what happens after?&rdquo;
GUEST: Wade Manning, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

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ANC national chair, Gwede Mantashe, came under fire from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congress delegates yesterday, who expressed anger at the ANC’s “Big Brother” attitude and accused it of undermining the union federation at a crucial meeting of its highest decision-making structure. Mantashe staged a walkout, refusing to address delegates ahead of the SACP. Mantashe maintained that the speaking order among alliance partners is dictated by tradition and seniority, rather than convenience.

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

ANC national chair, Gwede Mantashe, came under fire from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congress delegates yesterday, who expressed anger at the ANC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Big Brother&rdquo; attitude and accused it of undermining the union federation at a crucial meeting of its highest decision-making structure. Mantashe staged a walkout, refusing to address delegates ahead of the SACP. Mantashe maintained that the speaking order among alliance partners is dictated by tradition and seniority, rather than convenience.
GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

Mantashe Walks Out of COSATU Congress

What role does facilities management play in keeping South Africa’s public buildings safe and functional, and how can greater professional recognition strengthen the sector? The question comes against the backdrop of previous Auditor-General findings that 76% of audited facilities failed to meet fire and electrical safety standards. 

GUEST: John Samuel – The South African Facilities Management Association

What role does facilities management play in keeping South Africa&rsquo;s public buildings safe and functional, and how can greater professional recognition strengthen the sector? The question comes against the backdrop of previous Auditor-General findings that 76% of audited facilities failed to meet fire and electrical safety standards.&nbsp;
GUEST: John Samuel &ndash; The South African Facilities Management Association

Public building safety concerns persist

PetroSA is facing a multibillion-rand shortfall in the funds needed to safely decommission its oil and gas facilities, raising concerns about environmental risks and who will ultimately foot the bill. A new Daily Maverick investigation puts the spotlight on the state-owned company’s rehabilitation liabilities, amid liquidation proceedings and questions about accountability and the protection of public funds.

GUEST: Michael Marchant Researcher at the Open Secrets project

PetroSA is facing a multibillion-rand shortfall in the funds needed to safely decommission its oil and gas facilities, raising concerns about environmental risks and who will ultimately foot the bill. A new Daily Maverick investigation puts the spotlight on the state-owned company&rsquo;s rehabilitation liabilities, amid liquidation proceedings and questions about accountability and the protection of public funds.
GUEST: Michael Marchant Researcher at the Open Secrets project

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