The Constitutional Court has denied direct access to several parties hoping to directly appeal the Western Cape High Court judgment halting the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula - ATM Parliament Leader

The Constitutional Court has denied direct access to several parties hoping to directly appeal the Western Cape High Court judgment halting the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa.&nbsp;
GUEST: Vuyo Zungula - ATM Parliament Leader

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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

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

Beyond The X Panel Discussion

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

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