The National Briefing

Guest: Prof. Sethulego Matebesi, Political Analyst There are now reports that there might be a possible cabinet reshuffle since Cyril Ramaphosa emerged victorious for a second term as ANC president.    

Guest: Gaontebale Nodada, AZAPO spokesperson AZAPO says that there is no good reason why Zandile Mfe has not been released on bail like any other citizen who enjoys full constitutional rights.        

Guest: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert South Africa has experienced a backward-looking failure by leaders at the highest level to understand and respond to challenges facing the international and local energy and electricity sectors, and to adapt accordingly.      

Guest: Tessa Dooms - Social Analyst, Political Commentator and Director of Jasoro Consulting   Guest: William Bird - director of Media Monitoring Africa   Guest: Dr Glenda Daniels - Author and Associate Professor of Media Studies at Wits Mediated Conversation Repeat: The rise of online misinformation during the pandemic    

Guest: Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband Is South Africa ready for a fully digital banking environment?        

Guest: Nhlanhla Sibisi Climate, Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and intense rain were increasing in intensity, frequency and severity across many parts of Africa, gravely threatening human health, food security, peace, and biodiversity.        

Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson of the Department of Education. The Department of Basic education is now calling for comments on proposed school calendar and state of readiness for 2023 academic year.        

Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, National Spokesperson Correctional Services The Department of Correction Services says that calm has been restored at Boksburg prison after inmates blocked the gate and refused to be searched.    

Guest: Michael Sun, MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department City Power has now said that it is still trying to clear the power outage backlog across Joburg        

Guest: Matakanya Matakanye, National Association of School Governing Bodies Criminal checks proposed for parents wanting to serve on SGBs.    

Guest: Timothy Radikeledi (Director responsible for Free State Consumer Protection affairs unit (DESTEA) The Free State MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is now promoting responsible borrowing and lending in the province    

Guest: Roland Henwood, Political Science lecturer from the University of Pretoria China admits its Covid deaths are 'huge' and 70% of Shanghai's 25m residents have been infected.          

Peoples Mediated

Guest: Thania Dhoogra, Operations manager N3 Toll Concession High traffic volumes expected on N3 as holidaymakers return to Gauteng from KZN.            

Guest: Sizwe Kuphelo, Founder of the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation The Sizwe Kupelo Foundation condemns latest pit bull attack after a woman was killed in Limpopo.    

Guest: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, Director at the Centre for Epidemiology (CERI) at Stellenbosch University The health department says it will not impose restrictions on travellers from China as Covid-19 infections in that country continue to surge.  The US, Japan and India imposed restrictions after an increase in Covid-19 cases in China.      

Guest: Duncan Heafield, Umhlanga Tourism Chair Two Cape Town beaches close amid sewage spills.          

Guest: Carl Niehaus, Expelled former ANC member

Guest: Visvin Reddy, national convenor of People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases      

Guest: Miyelani Mkhabela · Founding Director and CEO at Antswisa Management Group

Guest: Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu, Research Scientist, Director of Madisebo University Research Institute and Metaphysical Scientist

Guest: Dr. Dimakatso Makwela, Neurologist  

Guest: Nkululeko Dunga, EFF Gauteng Provincial Chairperson  

Guest: Calvin Rafadi, Forensics analyst at Bizz Tracers

Guest: Prof. Guy Midgley, Climate scientist and acting director of the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University.