Myriam Taylor has for more than 25 years involved herself intellectually and technically in the production of socio-political projects in countries such as France, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Angola, USA and Portugal. She is now here, in South Africa, attending the G20 Social Summit. Let’s get to know more about her and some of the work she’s done over the years… GUEST: Myriam Taylor, Co-Founder MUXIMA and Humanity Summit
Over the past weekend, children gathered in Johannesburg for the Children20 Pre-Summit engagement, with others joining online from across Africa. Together they unpacked, discussed, and debated issues relevant to their lived experience, to produce a bold and uncompromising declaration that outlines what they believe G20 leaders must prioritise to build a just and inclusive world. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: 14 year old Oyena Mjoli and 16 Old Year Melusi Mthembu
As G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg this week. One Campaign is calling for a fundamental reset of the global financial system and is challenging world leaders to stop making Africa pay more because the world sees it as less. They are also arguing that for too long, Africa has been burdened by a financial architecture that penalises its potential. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Serah Makka, ONE Africa’s Executive Director
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has launched a series of nationwide information workshops that are aimed at empowering aspiring candidates and new political parties prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections. GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer
There were reports over the weekend that suggested that ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, dared his political detractors in the ANC National Executive Committee to give him a date by which he should resign. SABC News Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo, joins me on the line to breakdown what’s been happening in the ANC… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics Reporter
Recently, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba. US embargo against the island began in 1960 and it was only loosened in 2000 to allow food and humanitarian goods to be sent to the country. However, it is public knowledge that the Cuban government has consistently called for an end to the sanctions, arguing that the embargo is a failed policy that primarily harms Cubans and hinders the country’s economic development. In addition, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution annually since 1992, that calls for the US to end the economic, commercial, and financial embargo - but unfortunately, the US is simply not willing to change its position on the issue. So what’s next for Cuba and how do they hope to resolve this sensitive political issue? GUEST: Mr Fakri Rodriguez Pinelo, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa
The Special Investigating Unit has confirmed that its investigation into alleged academic irregularities at the University of Fort Hare will continue, despite a recent High Court ruling that declared an earlier probe into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane unconstitutional. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson
Yesterday at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. South African Human Rights and Climate Justice activist, Kumi Naidoo went down on his knees and urged world leaders to support a roadmap for the phase-out of fossil fuels, arguing that this needs to be addressed urgently as it is threatening millions of lives around the globe. GUEST (Brazil): Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights & Climate Justice activist and President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign
Madlanga Commission continued this week with explosive testimonies coming from former Ekurhuleni Municipality employees as well as Witness D who testified remotely in today’s proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the evidence and witness safety concerns. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha joined us on the show to give a brief summary of this week’s testimonies Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter
As South Africa is witnessing a massive rise in gambling. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana joins us to outline the party’s seven-point plan that is aimed at addressing the gambling problem in this country. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with online platforms remaining popular as they are easily accessible in many ways. GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi MP and Chief Organiser for the party
The DA’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, tabled a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in the Provincial Legislature earlier today. Let’s get more on this from… GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is today hearing an appeal brought by the ANC after the party unsuccessfully tried to stop the use of the MK Party’s name and logo citing trademark infringement at the Durban High Court. SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein, Kamo Tsotetsi was in court and joins me on the line now… GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein
Police in KwaZulu-Natal briefed the media at the SAPS KZN Provincial Headquarters in Durban on investigation matters from the Madlanga Commission, including James Stuart Scharnick’s criminal record. SABC News Reporter, Celumusa Zulu was at the briefing and now joins me on the line to share some of the key details that came out… GUEST: Celumusa Zulu, SABC News Reporter in KZN
The organisation is of the view that Trump’s decision not to attend the upcoming major event “is a continuation of a persistent campaign to not only undermine our sovereignty but also seeks to spread disinformation and sow racial division within South Africa’s public discourse”. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director
Vuyo Zungula, Parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)
Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier today. Godongwana delivered the delayed mid-term budget following several attempts to pass the initial budget amid outcry over a proposed VAT increase. Let’s get reaction from political parties starting with… GUEST: Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP
Another party that spoke to Thulasizwe this morning was the Democratic Alliance. What do they make of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana? Joining me on the line to tell us is… GUEST: Dr. Mark Burke, DA Finance Spokesperson
We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP
We unpack the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival that is currently underway in Cape Town. The gathering will among other things explore how technology can be utilised to drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa. For more details on the significance of this year’s gathering, we are joined by…. GUEST: David Monaghan, Vice President of Africa Tech Festival