The Political Desk

Power utility Eskom senior management gave the nation a briefing on the state of the power system yesterday.  They warned that load shedding remains a real threat as the system continues to have its vulnerabilities. Old coal-fired power plants remain a burden, while plans are in play to fix up build defects at their newest power plants – Medupi and Kusile. Unveiling the economic construction and recovery plan in parliament on Thursday last week President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that, Government is fast-tracking applications for electricity generation for personal use as it moves to end crippling load-shedding and secure energy supply. He said government would work hard to ensure reliable, sufficient supply of energy within by 2022…  Eskom Management on the other revealed yesterday that while it expects to have performed adequate reliability maintenance on its aged power plants to improve reliability by September 2021, the risk of load shedding will still not be eliminated.  So, what's the true picture here? To discuss that, Bongani joined by the Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With David Smith, Washington DC Bureau Chief of The Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Daniel McLaren, Budget Analyst at Section 27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bheki Ntshalintshali, General-Secretary of Cosatu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bruno Luthuli, Commissioner at the Public Service Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kobus Marais, DA Shadow Minister for Defence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mxolisi Nkosi, Deputy Director-General at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Atilla Kisla, Legal Consultant for the International Criminal Justice, Civil & Political Rights Programme at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Judge Albie Sachs, retired Constitutional Court Judge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Susan Comrie, Investigative Journalist at amaBhungane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Herman Mashaba, ActionSA Founder & President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Magda Wierzycka, CEO of Sygnia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With John Stremlau Honorary Professor of International Relations at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Busani Ngcaweni, Principal at the National School of Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Theto Mahlakoana Senior political reporter at EWN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ricky Croock, CEO of Vumacam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Professor Adam Habib, Wits University Vice-Chancellor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sandile Zungu, Black Business Council President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mmusi Maimane, Former DA Leader and One SA Movement Leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson of the Special Investigating Unit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Natasha Mazzone, DA Chief Whip & Deputy Chairperson of the Federal Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Prof. Somadoda Fikeni, political analyst based at Unisa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sibongile Besani, Head of ANC Presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Eldred De Klerk, Senior policing and community conflict specialist, African Centre for Security and Intelligence Praxis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Prof. Mcebisi Ndletyana, political analyst based at UJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson of the Gauteng Premier's Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ayanda-Allie Paine, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Trevor Manuel, former Cabinet Minister & ANC NEC member. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With William Gumede, Associate Professor at the School of Governance at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Advocate Collen Weapond: Designee for the Protection of Personal Information at the Information Regulator.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A forensic investigation conducted by Omnia Strategy clears former Botswana President Ian Khama and businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe of allegations of money laundering. What happens next? Bongani speaks to former Botswana President Ian Khama.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Stuart Hess, Chief Cricket Correspondent, Independent Newspaper Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In efforts to restore its credibility, The National Prosecuting Authority is setting up an internal Office of Complaints and Ethics in the office of the National Director Public Prosecutions. This follows the dropping of racketeering charges against KZN Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) head, Johan Booysen. However, the two individuals, Advocate Moipone Noko and Advocates Sello Maema, were found by an investigation to have lied and conspired to charge Booysen and his men, and are still at the employ of the NPA. Does the President's powers of appointments hinder the work of the NPA.  Guest: Willie Hofmeyr, Former NPAs Asset Forfeiture Unit Head See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Gia Nicolaides, EWN Assignments Editor & Senior Journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Prof. David Mosoma, Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dr Sam Koma, Political Analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Imraan Choonar, CEO at Africa Muslims Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, South African Council of Churches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mia Verdoorn Shammas, a South African broadcaster living in Beirut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-Ordinator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Tendai Biti, MDC Alliance Vice President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Professor Peter Goss, procurement & corporate governance expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Professor Somadoda Fikeni, political analyst & cultural expert based at Unisa  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Daniel Bradlow, Professor of International Development Law and African Economic Relations at the University of Pretoria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mpho Nawa, City of Tshwane Administrator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dr Ralph Mathekga, political analyst & Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Sciences at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Max Jordaan Transformation and Membership Relations Executive at Cricket SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Lukhona Mnguni, Political analyst based UKZN  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bonang Mohale, Chairperson of Bidvest Group & Chancellor of the University of the Free State See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.