Global Watch: No Progress In Cuba US Negotiations

Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, has described negotiations with the United States as hitting a wall, with no breakthroughs made towards ending sanctions against the Caribbean island. The Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, also said his country is 'not a threat to anybody' and will not giv…

Inaction on Cannabis Regulations

South Africa is underestimating the true financial cost of delaying full cannabis regulation. While government projects a multibillion-rand industry, the absence of coordinated policy, infrastructure, accredited testing systems and banking access is preventing the sector from functioning properly. …

My City, My Concern: Political Interference in the City Of Joburg

The DA Johannesburg Caucus has written to Cogta Gauteng MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, requesting an urgent investigation into the possible destabilisation of the City of Johannesburg and alleged political interference in the municipal administration. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Bel…

2000 Shooting in the last 5 months

In Gauteng, South Africa, over a five-month period, more than 2,000 shooting incidents were recorded, yet police managed to arrest suspects in only 21% of cases. The report highlights growing concerns about gun violence, weak investigative capacity, and low conviction and arrest rates. Communities …

Constitutional Court Blow to Rand Manipulation Case

A landmark Constitutional Court ruling has dealt a significant blow to the Competition Commission's long-running case over alleged manipulation of the South African rand by local and international banks. The judgment raises important questions about the Commission's investigative powers, accountabi…

Big Issue: Youth Perspective on Inequality

Youth see inequality as unequal access to education, jobs, safety, and opportunity shaped by where they are born. It persists due to structural unemployment, poor schooling outcomes, skills mismatch, and historical economic exclusion. To shift this, society needs quality education, job creation, di…

ActionSA files complaint against Tony Leon’s Resolve Communications

ActionSA has filed a complaint with the Public Protector over alleged state capture-like conduct by Tony Leon’s firm, Resolve Communications. Let’s find out why from… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, ActionSA National

COSATU Concerned By Cabinet Changes

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), says they are concerned by and worry about the potential ramifications of the changes made to Cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa. GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

Malawian Nationals Still In Musina

A number of Malawian nationals remain at camps in Musina, Limpopo, still awaiting processing for repatriation. Let’s get an update on what’s happening there with… GUEST: Katlego Nyoni, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

Global Watch: Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount

Senegal's lawmakers have passed a controversial constitutional reform that expands their powers while curbing those of the president, triggering protests outside parliament. The reforms were passed by an overwhelming majority after heated exchanges in parliament, underscoring an escalating power st…