Uncovering the truth behind delays in prosecuting TRC cases - NPA weighs in

Healing Our Past. Nearly 30 years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa continues to seek justice and closure for victims and survivors of apartheid-era crimes. Tonight, we pull back the curtain on a new judicial commission of inquiry established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate whether these crimes were deliberately left unprosecuted. Can this commission finally bring truth and healing to the nation? On the panel are Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, Special Director of Public Prosecutions and spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, and Dr. Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights. The digital audience also weighs in.

Countdown to electing a new pope

Habemus Papam! A Latin phrase that translates to "We have a pope". You will hear these words soon. Exactly when, we don't know as yet. Tonight, we want to pull back the curtain and take you to the heart of one of the world's most mysterious and secret events—the selection of a new pope. And we ask, what priorities should help guide the next pope's mission following the path charted by Pope Francis? On the panel is Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa from the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference, Dr Nonthando Hadebe, who is a Theologian and gender activist, and Father Smilo Mngadi - a Catholic Priest. The digital audience also weighs in.

'Unholy' practices: The church under the spotlight

Easter is a time of renewal and reflection, reminding us that hate and division are not catalysts for change. As we observe Freedom Month, we must hold ourselves accountable - including church leaders. In this edition, we reflect on the CRL Rights Commission's move to launch an inquiry into the so-called commercialisation of religion and the exploitation of people's faith. We then ask, as South Africa grapples with a myriad of social ills, how should religious institutions lead the fight beyond this Easter and Freedom Month? To unpack this, we are joined by a student leader during the 1976 Soweto Uprising and a former Robben Island prisoner Seth Mazibuko who is also Chief Operating Officer at the Moral Regeneration Movement. We also have Reverend Dr Thembelani Jentile who is a member of the South African Council of Churches, SACC's National Executive Committee and a Minister at the Mamelodi Baptist Church, as well as CRL Rights Commission's Deputy Chairperson George Mahlangu. The Digital Audience also weigh in.

Tariff War: Who's winning, who's losing?

Tariffs today, gone tomorrow. No, wait, it's a pause. What does the pause mean? 25%, 31%, 10%..which is it? What happens after 90 days? In this edition, we break down this Tariff tiff in some cases…in other cases, a tariff war, as some have described it. The world's two biggest economies, in a tariff standoff. In the context of US-China tariff escalation, how might SA position itself to mitigate risks or leverage new trade opportunities? How will these proposed tariffs affect your wallet? To unpack this, we are joined by the CEO of Naamsa at the Automotive Business Council Mikel Mabasa, as well as the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association Boitshoko Ntshabele and Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt. The Digital Audience also weigh in.

Omotoso walks, NPA blasted... What's next?

The "not guilty" verdict of Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has drawn a raft of reactions. Over 30 serious charges - not one of these charges could stick! Many of Omotoso's supporters would see this judgment as confirmation of his innocence. Juxtapose that with the pain seen in the eyes and heard in the voice of complainant Cheryl Zondi. Judge Irma Schoeman was scathing in her judgment, criticising the poor quality of the state's cross-examination. So this week we ask: What do you make of how the National Prosecuting Authority handled the case? To help us unpack this, we have senior legal practitioner Thabo Masombuka and attorney Matome Chidi. The public also weighs in.

Should public office bearers have higher education qualification?

A verbal spat between two popular figures in this country has given rise to a debate around, on one hand, academic intelligence and knowledge gained through formal education. Book smarts versus street smarts. Perhaps a blend of both could be the ideal, bearing in mind that 'the ideal' might be subjective. But how close to the ideal does one need to be... to be effective? Think about your public representatives, politicians, leaders stretching from community to commerce and everywhere in between. To help me unpack this issue, we are still joined by political analyst Sandile Swana and Dr Ongama Mtimka who is the acting director at the Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Leadership. The digital audience also weighs in.

Extreme weather; Bus accident claims 8 in KZN

Breaking News: 8 people have been killed in a bus crash on the N-2 near Mandeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. More than 20 people have died in floods, in KwaZulu-Natal alone, over the past two months.  Lerato Mafulako a Transport Engineer and Researcher, Prof Jasper Knight from the Wits Geography and Environmental Science and Gundo Maswime a UCT Civil Engineering Lecturer.

Are the foldable desks fit for purpose?

Quality education is in sharp focus this week. This, after foldable desks that turn into backpacks, or vice versa, were donated to a few schools in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape divided opinion. Cited as a first of its kind in the province. But is it the right kind of solution for infrastructure challenges facing many parts of South Africa? On the panel, we have education activist, Hendrick Makaneta. We also have Thembani Mtyhida, the deputy Director-General for Institutional Operations and Management in the Eastern Cape Department of Education. And Dr Eileen Carter Eastern Cape provincial Manager at the South African Human Rights Commission. The Digital Audience also weighs in.

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