The National Pulse

For many, sex work is regarded as a morally degrading activity in society – while some believe that the country’s criminalisation of sex workers highly contributes to the exceptionally high levels of gender based violence, rape and murder of the women plying the trade. Guest: Vera Qwesha, Author & ex sex worker Guest: Constance Mathe, Coordinator for Asijiki (the coalition of sex work in SA)

The community of Xolobeni (members of the Amadiba Crisis Committee) in the Eastern Cape have asked civil society organisations, political parties and President Cyril Ramaphosa to block Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s planned visit to their village on Thursday. They are accusing the Minister of trying to force them to allow an Australian company, Transworld Energy and Mineral Resources...

According to Blind SA visually impaired people in South Africa are being deprived access to millions of publications due to delays in approving the Copyright Amendment Bill. Data has also shown that blind people have access to only about five percent of all publications globally. Guest: Christo de klerk who is the chairperson for Blind SA

They are accusing the ruling party of attempting to prevent its president, Mathabo Leeto, from joining Parliament after the May 8 elections. They say Leeto was initially number 86 on the ANC list, but she appeared as number 140 on the list that was submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa. Guest: Richard Mkhungo, Secretary General of Sanco Guest: David Mahlobo, ANC NEC member and the...

We hear from the SA weather service in terms of what to expect in the next few days” Guest: Mnikeli Ndabambi, Acting CEO, SA Weather Service

Residents in Port St Johns were also affected by heavy rains which caused extensive damage to houses, offices and other infrastructure. Families from Green Farm have been evacuated to a town hall and churches where food and blankets are provided by disaster teams. Guest: Fundiswa Mhlekude - SABC Reporter, Eastern Cape

23 people have been killed following persistent heavy rains and flooding in KwaZulu Natal. Community members have joined the search and rescue team in searching for four missing family members in the Malven area south of Durban. Guest: Guest: Minoshni Pillay- SABC Reporter in KwaZulu Natal

African leaders are currently meeting in Egypt where they will address developments in Sudan and Libya, in the first emergency summits since the two nations were rocked by popular protests and an invasion on the capital respectively. Guest: Dirk Kotzé is a Professor in Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

The Institute of Race Relations recently visited the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over the names of nearly 160 000 South Africans who are opposed to Expropriation without Compensation to the Office of the Presidency. The organisation is of the view that land reform can be done without tampering with property rights, which are one of the cornerstones of any functional democracy. G...

After his infamous butchering of the South African national anthem at a rugby test match between the Springboks and France in 2009 – Ras Dumisani owns up to his past “bloop”. Guest on the line (France) Ras Dumisani

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched an inquiry into the Alexandra shutdown in an attempt to find a lasting solution to the issues faced by residents in the area. To speak to us more about this inquiry we are joined by Buang Jones who is the spokesperson of the SAHRC. Guest: Buang Jones who is the spokesperson of the SAHRC

Former employees at Ndalo Media have taken the company to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The employees are challenging Khanyi Dlhomo (owner)’s decision to liquidate the company. On Monday Dlhomo was no show at the hearing for the 2nd time. What does the CCMA process entail and what are the implications if the employer does not show up for the hearings? Guest: Ts...

The Alex Shutdown has been temporarily put on hold following yesterday’s meeting between the community leaders and the inter-ministerial committee appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with the community's grievances. To tell us about the outcome of the meeting we are now joined by Sandile Mavundla who is one of the leaders of the Alex Shutdown. Guest: Sandile Mavundla who is one of the l...

Yesterday during the violence in schools summit held by the department of education in Gauteng, Deputy Minister of Police Bongani Mkongi called on South Africans to begin the discussion on corporal punishment in schools. He said that since the banishment of corporal punishment, alternative forms of discipline are not bearing fruit. For a comment on the deputy minister’s remarks we are joined by th...

Yesterday Amcu reached an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater after signing a three-year wage deal which sees salaries increase by R650 for the first year, R700 for the second and R825 for the third year. Guest: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President

20 World News: Yesterday, Members of Parliament from the majority party and opposition in Mali submitted a motion of no confidence against the government – blaming it for failing to stop violence in the country's centre. The motion follows a protest march by tens of thousands of people in Bamako on April 5 against a surge of violence in central Mali. Guest: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Political analyst a...

The Department of Transport announced yesterday that they are currently in the process of scrapping the Road Accident Fund for a new scheme. Guest: Ishmael Mnisi, National spokesperson of the Department Transport

Both Sides of the Story: Tourism Business Council of SA is calling for the Department of Tourism to regulate the home sharing platform Airbnb. On the other hand we have a lecturer who disagrees with this move arguing that government will not have the capacity to police Airbnbs. Guests: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology Tshifhiw...

The Violence in Schools Summit by the department of education in Gauteng started today in Boksburg. The summit is aimed at finding ways for all stakeholders to work together and come up with principles to stop violence at schools. Guest: Panyaza Lesufi – MEC for Education in Gauteng

More than 30 000 illegal firearms were destroyed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) today. The weapons were seized during police operations with the last destruction having taken place in October 2016. Guest: Claire Taylor- Researcher at Gun Free SA

A report released by the Moodys is warning South Africa not to rely on government bailouts. According to the Moodys, government bailouts are leading to rising debt, which could ultimately affect South Africa’s credit rating. Guest: Dr Azar Jammine –Chief Economist Econometrix

Legal Aid South Africa has amended its Means Test, which assesses whether one can qualify for legal help. Previously, it only assisted people who earned up to R 5 500 per month, after tax. To find out how this will improve access to legal representation for ordinary South Africans, we are joined by Mfanafuthi Shabangu who is the Spokesperson for Legal Aid. Guest: Mfanafuthi Shabangu - Spokesperson...

The Public Service Association which represents the majority of employees at Sassa says it is concerned that employees at the South African Social Security Agency may have unfairly taken the fall for unscrupulous activities. Guest: Reuben Maleka, Assistant General Manager

On Monday, the African Union issued a statement, threatening to suspend Sudan following last week's coup that saw Omar al-Bashir ousted by the military. If the military fails to hand power to civilians within 15 days, the AU will suspend the participation of the Sudan in all AU's activities until the restoration of constitutional order. Guest: Professor Martin Rupiya - Visiting Researcher at Unisa...

Election observers from religious and civil society groups are calling on political parties in the Western Cape to “tone down their campaign rhetoric”. Dr Thabo Makgoba, who chairs the Electoral Code of Conduct Observer Commission (ECCOC), also warned that “character assassination is as devastating as physical violence”. Guest: Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Af...