Eskom celebrates 300 days of no loadshedding

Today Eskom is celebrating 300 days without loadshedding, a feat they attributed to delivering energy security and inclusive socio-economic growth. The entity's group executives said this milestone was the result of the Generation Recovery Plan implemented in March 2023. Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Anal…

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Economist, Xhanti Payi joins me on the line to talk to us about the investment put into the World Economic Forum, the intersection of the G20 and WEF as well as how to maximise benefit of this annual meeting… G…

Donald Trump ends policies aimed at promoting racial equity and protecting rights for LGBTQ+

The United States will recognize only two sexes, male and female, that are unchangeable, new US President Donald Trump ordered yesterday as he moved to quickly end a range of policies aimed at promoting racial equity and protecting rights for LGBTQ+ people. Peace Maquba, Intersex Rights Officer at …

EFF to report Kenny Kunene to SAHRC

The EFF has vowed to report Patriotic Alliance deputy leader, Kenny Kunene, to the SA Human Rights Commission for his controversial tweet on social media platform, X, regarding illegal miners. EFF MP, Sinawo Tambo, joins me on the line to discuss the controversial tweet… GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

The Marota Royal House rejects Ngoako Ramathlodi’s appointment as first Bapedi Prime Minister

The Marota Royal House which plays an important role in safeguarding customs and traditions of the Bapedi Nation has rejected Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi’s recent appointment as the first Prime Minister of the Bapedi Kingdom, arguing that their Kingdom doesn’t have a prime minister position, and als…

Trump re-designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism

The Trump Administration has reinstated Cuba to a U.S government list of state sponsors of terrorism, which means that a reprieve that was recently issued by former President Joe Biden has been reversed. Joining us to react to this is… GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, Honorary Life President of The …

U.S President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, including an order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S from the World Health Organisation

U.S President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, including an order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S from the World Health Organisation and from the Paris climate deal. Immigration was also part of the slew of day one executive orders. While some applaud the changes, oth…

Calls mount for Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to be removed over alleged tender corruption

The Democratic Alliance has called for Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, to be removed from Cabinet after reports that the Hawks’ investigation into her conduct involving R2.5 million tender corruption is ready for prosecution. To share the DA’s reasons on why the Minister must be r…

ANC opts for reconfiguration of Gauteng and KZN PECs, instead of disbandment

The ANC top brass has decided to reconfigure the Gauteng and KZN provincial executive committees, opting not to disband the structures completely. It is understood that ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, and former presi…

Beyond Matric results: a hollow victory masking education crisis

Former statistician general, Dr Pali Lehohla, wrote a piece on the education crisis in the country as also reflected by tweets from former UCT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mmamokgethi Phakeng. Dr. Pali Lehohla joins me on the line to share his views with us as reflected in his piece… GUEST: Dr Pali …