The Weekend View

Until the South African Communist Party and African National Congress have reached an agreement on the Communist party's decision to contest the 2026 local government elections alone, SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC elections structures. This was just one of the resolutions of the ANC's 5th National General Council that concluded on Thursday. The SACP's decision concerns the ANC as many of its members have dual membership to both parties with implications on which party to vote and campaign for. To take a deeper look at the state of the tripartite alliance following the ANC's 5th National General Council, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SACP Spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana and Political Analyst from the University of the Free State, Prof. Sethulego Matebesi...

Four bodies have been retrieved from the rubble of the collapsed temple building in Verulam, north of Durban. Search and rescue operations are expected to resume this hour as rescuers continue the search for the fifth body. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senzelwe Mzila, spokesperson for the KZN Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).

While the festive season is a time to reconnect and embrace the warmth of family, in South Africa the holiday season is unfortunately also a time associated with increased risk to women with a resultant increase in Gender Based Violence. It is against this backdrop that the National Shelter Movement of South Africa - NSMSA - is calling for urgent awareness and support as it announces the toll-free, 24-hour National GBV Shelter Helpline – the only national service dedicated solely to the rapid placement of survivors into safe houses and shelters, operating around the clock. To tell us more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lucia Mogale, a helpline agent at the National Shelter Movement of South Africa ...

While much of the focus has been on the Madlanga Commission and the Ad-Hoc Committee, there is another inquiry that has heard jaw-dropping testimony in Parliament. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts probe has revealed shocking allegations of lengthy disciplinary processes and exorbitant amounts spent to protect the entity's former CEO, among other serious inefficiencies in the Road Accident Fund - RAF. The RAF board recently placed its acting CEO, CFO, Chief Governance Officer and the Head of the CEO's office on precautionary suspension. There are now reports that a new acting CEO has been appointed, bringing to four the number of CEO's the entity has had in the past seven months. With questions still unanswered over the RAF's multi billion rand accounting hole, Scopa will now pursue criminal charges to compel former CEO Collins Letsoalo to appear and account for his decisions. To help us understand why the RAF is susceptible to so much instability and corruption, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to former SCOPA chair, Themba Godi

DRC rebel forces THIS WEEK entered the last government-held city in the country's mineral-rich eastern province, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi. The escalation in fighting and takeover of Uvira comes despite the peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump last week between DRC's President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Paul Kagame to end the long-running conflict. On Thursday the M23 rebel group said it had "liberated" the city. Control of Uvira could open the way for the rebels to advance beyond South Kivu province. To help us understand the situation, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Godber Tumushabe, Associate Director at the Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies, in Uganda.

With festive spending at its peak, cash-strapped consumers have been advised to consider taking up part-time work to cushion the impact of the high cost of living on their Christmas shopping. Financial advice platforms such as JustMoney say a concerning number of consumers fear that their finances will not meet the demands placed on them. This was revealed in JustMoney's recent large-scale survey, which revealed that 61% of South Africans struggle financially every month, with December and January posing the toughest financial challenges for millions of South Africans. For a look at how consumers can supplement their income this festive season, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Customer Experience at JustMoney, Sarah Nicholson

Long distance taxi operators have been warned to prioritise passenger safety over this busy festive season. As thousands of holidaymakers begin their festive season travels across the country, in Cape Town, the South African National Taxi Council hosted safety awareness engagements with various stakeholders, including the Western Cape Department of Mobility and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta). In Johannesburg, the metro says it is turning to smart technology to improve safety during this period, as law enforcement officials armed will be armed with smart hand-held devices that will issue infringement notices within minutes and also capture motor vehicle accident data instantly. For a look at how the national roads are looking with the festive season starting in earnest, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Road Traffic Management Corporation Spokesperson, Simon Zwane

At least one person has been killed and about 14 others were rescued with injuries when a Hindu temple collapsed in Redcliffe, Verulam.Builders were working on the multi-storey temple when it crashed down, trapping at least five people. A preliminary report from the Ethekwini Municipality says the building was illegal as it did not have approved building plans. Zanele Buthelezi has more

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dismissed claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not complete his five-year term. Speaking at a media briefing with the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association on Thursday, Mashatile said the upcoming ANC National General Council (NGC) discussions should not be misinterpreted as succession battles. The ANC is preparing for its National General Council, which starts tomorrow (8–11 December) at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. The four-day meeting is intended to review and assess the party's implementation of resolutions from the ANC's 55th National Conference in 2022. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC Politics Reporter, Samkele Maseko and Political Analyst and Leadership Expert, Proferssor Mazwe Majola

The United Nations Human Rights Chief is warning that Sudan risked another El Fasher amidst fierce fighting that was now spreading across the central Kordofan region that is raising fresh fears of further atrocities. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the capital of North Darfur last month following a year long siege, marked by widespread killings of civilians, sexual violence and torture among other atrocities. The group has been locked in a battle since April 2023 with the Sudan Armed Forces as the focus of fighting now shifts to the three oil-rich Kordofan states amid reports the United States is considering a broad range of sanctions on groups blocking efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Sudan. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports

Betway Premiership log leaders, Orlando Pirates, have secured a second knockout cup this season. The Buccaneers, who were crowned MTN-8 champions in September, needed a goal in extra time to break down a gritty Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Relief finally arrived for Pirates just before the end of the first half of extra time. Striker, Relebohile Mofokeng found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock at last. That decisive moment proved enough, as the Buccaneers held firm to secure a 1-nil victory and lift the Carling Knockout crown, completing a cup double. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports repoter Vincent Sitsula

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) and the Madlanga Commission have confirmed that they will brief the media in due course over the killing of Marius van der Merwe, also referred to as Witness D during his testimony at the commission. Members of the security cluster met on Saturday, where they identified a need to heighten security measures with the assistance of the NATJOINTS and other role players. As investigations proceed into van der Merwe's death, the Madlanga Commission and the NATJOINS have urged members of the public to not speculate about his killing. For more on the meeting, we are joined on the line by National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe and Political Analyst, Dr Dale McKinely

ActionSA has condemned the killing of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's 'Witness D'. He was shot and killed in front of his family in the driveway of their home in Brakpan in the east of Johannesburg yesterday evening. The party says that relevant authorities should make the protection of whistleblowers and witnesses their priority. It has called on law enforcement officers to swiftly arrest those who are responsible for the killing. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Police Spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe

As the festive season gets well underway, consumers have been warned to exercise caution when transacting, particularly when making online purchases. In an effort to address this, one of South Africa's biggest banking facilities, Capitec, has rolled out an AI-driven security ecosystem, which has prevented more than R300 million in fraud this year. The bank says this initiative has also blocked 80-thousand mule accounts and stopped 200-thousand scam payments. With social-engineering scams increasing sharply over the holidays, Capitec's leaders believe public education is more critical than ever. For more on how consumers can better secure their banking platforms, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Financial Crimes at Capitec, Nick Harris...

ActionSA has condemned the killing of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's 'Witness D'. He was shot and killed in front of his family in the driveway of their home in Brakpan in the east of Johannesburg yesterday evening. The party says that relevant authorities should make the protection of whistleblowers and witnesses their priority. It has called on law enforcement officers to swiftly arrest those who are responsible for the killing. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaila

South Africa has hit back at United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he announced that Washington will not invite Pretoria to the G20 during the US presidency. In a detailed response, the South African government says no single country has the authority to bar a founding G20 member. Pretoria dismissed Rubio's claims that South Africa harbours racism or tolerates violence against Afrikaner citizens, calling the allegations false and misleading. SA's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola has penned a strongly worded statement reasserting Pretoria's constitutional commitments, its democratic transformation, and its continued push for inclusive economic growth. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat & Conflict Resolution Expert

The Congress of South African Trade Unions marks its 40th anniversary with a celebratory rally taking place at Dobsonville Stadium. COSATU, founded at the height of apartheid, grew into a powerful voice for workers, driving national strikes, shaping labour policy, and championing key gains such as the minimum wage, gender equality, HIV treatment access, and major economic interventions, including support for Eskom and job-saving efforts. The union's milestone comes as the Tripartite Alliance faces increasing internal strife. The SACP has signalled plans to contest the 2026 local government elections independently, accusing the ANC of repeatedly failing to honour commitments to reconfigure the alliance. To look at the relevance and impact of trade unions in post-democratic South Africa, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mbhazima Shilowa, former premier of Gauteng and former general secretary of Cosatu

Orlando Pirates head into today's Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba Stadium determined to end a 14-year drought in the competition. The match which kicks-off today at 18:00, Polokwane is sold out and expected to be packed to the rafters. Buccaneers captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the long wait has fired up the squad, while coach Abdeslam Ouaddou credits their recent momentum to hard work and strong fan support. However, Marumo Gallants will arrive with full confidence after knocking out several big teams on their way to the final. Both sides insist they are ready for battle in front of a capacity crowd in Polokwane. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports reporter Vincent Sitsula

The Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese recently came under fire following his criticism of National Treasury's decision to reduce funding for the country's naval state security operations. Speaking to members of the navy, Lobese made a frank and candid assessment of the South African Navy and an admission that borders are porous due to underfunding. He added that while South Africans ensure that their doors and gates are locked, in order to keep intruders out, South Africa's shorelines have become a haven from criminals trafficking in humans and drugs. Lobese's assessment enlisted heavy criticism from the Defence department with some observers calling the condemnation unfair. For a look at what the actual budget is for the Navy and what is informing budget cuts , Jon Gericke spoke to Defence Analyst and Associate Editor at The Daily Friend, Ricardo Teixeira

The Activists and Citizens Forum has described alleged criminal cartel kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's appearance before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, as a waste of time and tax payer money. This comes after Matlala concluded his 2 days of testimony before the committee as members of Parliament investigate allegations of corruption and political interference in the country's justice system. The Forum has also accused Matlala of misdirecting the interaction with Parliamentarians with the aim to protect people who are behind his lavish lifestyle. The committee, has wound up it's work foreo this year but will continue until the 20th of February next year. For a look at what the committee has been able to achieve since it's inception, Jon Gericke spoke to political analyst, Professor Bheki Mngomezulu and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast

The Springboks finished the 2025 season in style with a 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff YESTERDAY, inflicting a record home defeat on their hosts. It was the second worst defeat in Wales' history behind the 96-13 hammering handed out by the Springboks in Pretoria in 1998.Meanwhile in continental soccer, Kaizer Chiefs snatched a last-gasp 1-all draw against Egyptian giants Zamalek in their CAF Confederation Cup Group C encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane YESTERDAY afternoon. To review these intriguing matches, Jon Gericke spoke to Simon Burke, SABC sports reporter

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says Wales will get a well prepared South African side when the two sides meet in Cardiff on Saturday in the final match of the international season. The Springboks are shooting for a second successive unbeaten end of year tour, and enter their final match of the year as the overwhelming favourites against Wales. Meanwhile in continental soccer....Mamelodi Sundowns earned a valuable Champions League away point after they played to a goalless draw with Algerian side MC Alger at the Ali La Pointe Stadium LAST NIGHT. While Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso appears happy with the result, this is not what Rulani Mokwena was looking for as Alger are struggling with one point from two matches. Sundowns may be overtaken at the top of Group C by Al Hilal who take on Saint-Éloi Lupopo tomorrow. Chiefs will TODAY host Egyptian side Zamalek FC in the second game of the Group D encounter at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane this afternoon. To look at these matches, Jon Gericke spoke to Mathews Mpete, SABC soccer analyst

As the renewal season for medical aid cover draws to a close, consumers have been urged to thoroughly study what their current medical aid covers and what the competition is offering for the same price bracket. The sector's renewal window opens every October and closes in December, with members notified of the upcoming year's changes and their medical aid's plans for the next financial year. The expected premium increases come as many households grapple under the pressure of rising food, electricity, and fuel prices. For more on what consumers should look out for, Jon Gericke spoke to Head of Research at the Board of Healthcare Funders, Charlton Murove

The Council for the advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) has criticised the criteria used to select candidates for the position of National Director of Public Prosecution, saying the advisory panel tasked with selecting the next NDPP focused too much on legal practitioners handling high-profile cases, while discriminating against those in lower courts. Six candidates have now been shortlisted to move forward to the next stage of interviews. The list includes names such as Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell, whose previous work includes her role as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the Western Cape and Chairperson of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, Advocate Xolisile Jennifer Khanyile. The appointment of a new NDPP comes at a crucial time for the justice system, with high expectations for the office to ensure accountability within the country's prosecution services. For a look at how the recruitment process normally looks like and how it can be improved, Jon Gericke spoke to Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia says the biggest takeaway from the latest quarterly crime statistics is the clear picture they provide of crime trends across the first half of the 2025/26 financial year. Cachalia made these remarks during the release of the Quarterly Crime Statistics for the first and second quarters of the 2025/26 financial year at a press briefing in Pretoria. He says the statistics remain an important tool for measuring progress and guiding the country's crime‑fighting response and in restoring public trust in the police is critical. The data is critical for identifying hotspots, adjusting policing strategies and improving accountability within the criminal‑justice cluster and tackling gang violence. For more on the crime stats, Jon Gericke spoke to National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to allow a group of 153 Palestinians nationals into the country was driven by compassion, however their status is still being reviewed. This comes after the Border Management Authority initially denied entry to the group due to incomplete documentation. According to the BMA, the Palestinian passengers were not allowed to disembark from the aircraft as they did not have the customary departure stamps in their passports. The passengers were later allowed to disembark after nearly 12 hours on the tarmac, after Home Affairs received a commitment from Gift of the Givers that it will provide the passengers with accommodation during their stay in South Africa. The handling of the flight and the arrival of the refugees have raised serious questions about government communication and coordination. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden

United States (US) President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on over a 100 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and oranges, in the face of growing anger among American consumers about the high cost of groceries. He signed an executive order on Friday allowing a range of food products to escape his sweeping tariffs. The move comes as his administration faces mounting pressure over rising food prices. The US is an important market for South African citrus fruit and other agricultural products and there were huge concerns when Trump's tariffs came into effect earlier this year. We asked Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, what he makes of the tariff rollback and whether South Africa can derive some benefit. This is what he said

The G20 will be diminished under the leadership of the United States that will assume the Presidency of the bloc from South Africa later this month. That's the view of leading development economist Prof Jayati Ghosh, who also serves as a member of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality. Ghosh, who is a development economist based at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, was responding to various statement by senior United States (US) Government officials who've cast aspersions about South Africa's theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability while promising to whittle the bloc back down to basics when Washington assumes the leadership mantle ahead of hosting next year's Leaders' Summit in Miami, Florida. SABC's US Correspondent Sherwin Bryce-Pease filed this report

Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Belem in Brazil to demand stronger action on tackling global warming as the United Nations' COP 30 climate summit continues in the city. The rally to mark the summit's halfway point has been billed as the Great People's March by organisers. It comes as the host Brazil's proposal for an accelerated roadmap away from fossil fuels appears to be gathering support. As the conference continues, African leaders are keen to showcase and promote their climate strategies on the global stage. For more on what the COP30 summit means for the African continent, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Green Peace Africa Political Strategist, Koaile Monaheng

South African consumers have been urged to shop responsibly as retailers begin to advertise Black Friday deals, just weeks before the annual Christmas shopping rush. The warning comes as millions of consumers buckle under the pressure of a rising cost of living and high unemployment rates, which have left some shoppers unable to access much credit. Instead of impulsive buying, shoppers have been advised to maximise the savings from Black Friday deals to cover Christmas gifts or even back-to-school essentials. For more on how YOU, the consumer can navigate this period, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to National Consumer Commission Spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has urged motorists and residents of the city to prepare for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions, as multiple law enforcement agencies conduct joint traffic operations ahead of next week's G20 Leaders' Summit. The coordinated exercise will take place tomorrow from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon. Major national and regional routes such as the N1, M1, and N12 will be affected. Arterial and urban routes affected include Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive, Rand Show Road, Nasrec Road and the Golden Highway. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to JMPD Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has reiterated that his side will be up against very capable breakdown specialists, when South Africa takes on Italy in Turin on the third stop of the end-of-year tour THIS AFTERNOON. Kolisi also laid out that it was important for players to pitch up for Italy, if they want to be considered for the following week's crunch fixture against Ireland in Dublin. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC rugby commentator, Renier Swart

The South African Medical Technology Industry Association - SAMED - has raised alarm over the Gauteng Department of Health's failure to pay medical technology suppliers, a crisis it says now threatens business survival, jobs, and the stability of healthcare delivery across the province. SAMED says several companies that supply essential medical products and services are on the brink of closure, with job losses imminent. SAMED is now calling for national government intervention to resolve the issue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAMED board member and Chairperson of the Market Sustainability Committee, Monica Lucas

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, excessive lightning, damaging winds and hail resulting in injuries and danger to life due flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas in some parts of the country. To explain the severity of this weekend's weather Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela, forecaster at the South African Weather Service

The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 29 May 2025, to investigate the political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of TRC cases, will commence its public hearings in Johannesburg on Monday, 10th November. The first two days of the commision have been set aside for opening statements by various parties. In January 2025, 25 families and survivors and the Foundation for Human Rights, brought an application to compel the President to establish a commission of inquiry into the interference in the investigation and prosecution of the TRC cases, together with a claim for constitutional damages. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights

Analysts are divided over DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen's request for President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Dion George. Some have called it a routine coalition negotiation, while others warned that it blurs the lines of the president's constitutional powers. This comes after Steenhuisen requested President Ramaphosa to replace Dr George with party spokesperson, Willie Aucamp. The request is reportedly linked to underperformance. But what do environmental groups think? The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute - SAFCEI - is an environmental justice organisation and it's Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis spoke to Bongiwe Zwane

The Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and the Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and received the official man of the match accolade. Meanwhile in cricket hosts Pakistan beat the Proteas by seven wickets in the third and final One Day International in Faisalabad to complete a 2-1 series victory. To look at the rugby in Paris and cricket in Pakistan, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anchor, Janet Whitton

South Africa has assumed the interim leadership of the Southern African Development Community - SADC. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected interim chairperson at the regional bloc's virtual extraordinary summit on Friday night. South Africa takes over the reigns as calls intensify for the regional body to do more in order to silence the guns on the continent and to clamp down on oppressive governments. SADC has always been perceived to be slow, unable and sometimes unwilling to tackle and resolve regional political hotspots. To explore whether SADC can be more resolute and decisive under SA's leadership Bongiwe Zwane spoke to political analyst at the University of Toamasina in Madagascar, Prof. Solofo Randrianja and Risk Analyst and former South African diplomat, Dr Kingsley Makhubela

Former public enterprises minister, Dr Malusi Gigaba briefly handed himself over to the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption - IDAC - in Pretoria on Friday to discuss the potential of fraud and corruption charges being filed against him. He was not arrested as earlier speculated and the possible charges were not related to the irregular procurement of locomotives at TRANSNET as earlier reported. Gigaba later clarified that IDAC's probe relates to allegations that he received an undeserved benefit during his time in cabinet. Meanwhile on Thursday former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi entered into a plea agreement with the State, admitting to charges of corruption and money-laundering linked to the company's controversial contracts with the Department of Correctional Services. Agrizzi received a 10-year sentence for each count of corruption and an additional 10 years for money-laundering but the sentences were wholly suspended for five years, effectively sparing him from serving time behind bars. To look at how these developments tie into the up-hill battle against corruption, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Advocate Paul Hoffman, Director at Accountability Now

Siya Kolisi, the greatest Springbok captain of all time, will run out for his 100th test cap when he leads South Africa against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night. Kolisi becomes the ninth Bok test centurion. The Boks will take on a French side, still stewing from their World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa two years ago. And revenge has been all the talk in the French Capital leading up to the match. Meanwhile the Proteas will play their third and final One Day International against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, in Faisalabad on Saturday. The series is currently level at 1–1, making this decider a must-win for both sides. To look at the rugby in Paris and cricket in Pakistan, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anchor, Janet Whitton

As November marks Responsible Gambling Month, concerns have been raised about how some South Africans are using gambling as a means to supplement their income. With unemployment at record highs and an ever-escalating cost of living, financial services provider, JustMoney is taking the opportunity to shine a light on the risks of gambling as a means for cash-strapped South Africans to make extra money. This was evident in a recent survey by JustMoney, which found that 3% of survey respondents chose online gambling over a popular cost-cutting option. The survey also found that those taking home less than R5,000 a month, are four times more likely to choose online gambling, with men twice as likely as women to opt for this. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Customer Experience at JustMoney, Sarah Nicholson

In the build-up to this month's G20 Summit in Johannesburg, The Weekend View brings you a series of interviews on some of South Africa's key priorities as it prepares to host the global conference. Today, we zoom in on the just-concluded G20 health ministers meeting which was held in Polokwane, Limpopo. The meeting ended with no signed declaration as the United States disagreed with the majority of the key priorities tabled by the G20 group of nations. Some of the key discussions focused on ensuring meaningful progress towards ending HIV/AIDS the year 2030. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to National Health Insurance Technical Specialist at the Department of Health, Dr Aquina Thulare

The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) has expressed concern at recent research revealing that South Africa is giving Russia a run for its money as the world's fastest-growing alcohol market. The country is out-performing a number of emerging markets including India and Brazil, with a reported 80% of our adult populations consuming alcohol. SANCA says the figures are particularly concerning as they come on the back of another recent report by the National Gambling Board, which revealed that South Africans spent over R1.5 trillion on gambling in the past financial year alone, indicating a R400 billion increase from the previous year. For a look at what the driving factors in the country's excessive alcohol related addictions, Elvis Presslin spoke to South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence National Co-ordinator, Adrie Vermeulen and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group spokesperson, Cassey Chambers

Parliament's ad hoc committee will engage with the relevant authorities on the process to get the remanded detainee, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to appear before it, in person. The committee was established by a motion of the National Assembly, following allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interefence in the justice system. These alllegations were made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhanhla Mkhwanazi, in July this year. Among others, Mkhwanazi alleged that the now placed on special leave Police minister, Senzo Mchunu associated with individuals suspected to have links with drug cartels, such as Matlala. It would be a first in the history for Parliament, to have an awaiting trial prisoner, appear before it. Zalene Merrington reports

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Kurt-Lee Arendse were the shining stars as the Springboks thrashed Japan 61-7 in their clash at Wembley Stadium in London, on Saturday. The Boks now move on to to Paris for a showdown with France next week at the Stade de France. Meanwhile in cricket, after a month of action and 30 fierce contests, it all boils down to the biggest one of all: Sunday's Women's World Cup final. The Proteas Women take on tournament hosts India in their first World Cup final with a new world champion set to be crowned after the blockbuster clash. South Africa overpowered England while India beat defending champions Australia to reach the summit encounter. The final will be played THIS MORNING at the 45 300 seater Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium starting at 11:30. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC sports reporter, Simon Burke.

The Justice and Constitutional Development Department is studying Friday's ruling by the High Court of Malawi which overturned an order directing that Shepherd and Mary Bushiri be extradited to South Africa to face trial. he Bushiris, who face multiple criminal charges including fraud and money laundering in South Africa, fled the country in 2020 while out on bail. The ruling sets aside the decision of the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe, which in March had ordered the Bushiris' committal to await surrender to South Africa. So what happens next? Elvis Presslin spoke to Justice and Constitutional Development Department spokesperson, Terrence Manase and Advocate Malose Monene, a legal expert from the Limpopo Bar

The United Nations has called on Tanzanian security forces to refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force against those protesting the country's disputed election result. The UN says every effort must be taken to de-escalate tensions and has appealed to protesters to demonstrate peacefully as the main opposition party, CHADEMA continues to call for protesters to take to the streets of the commercial capital Dar es Salaam and other key regions. The government has also faced criticism from rights groups who have accused it of blocking connection networks, including internet access, amid fears that hundreds have died in days of clashes. This comes as President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the country's disputed poll with nearly 98 percent of the vote, after leading rivals were excluded from the race. For a look at the situation on the ground, Elvis Presslin spoke to Hussein Khalid, the CEO of Non-Governmental Organisation Vocal Africa, based in Kenya.

As debate rages on over the Democratic Alliance's proposal to amend South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, some telecoms industry players are warning that the move will undo decades of progress and push black entrepreneurs out of critical industries. Moropa Site Solutions, one of the few black-owned companies in South Africa's tower and network infrastructure space, which has built towers in rural and underserviced communities, says their existence proves that transformation policies can work when applied correctly. Moropa's co-founder, Khanya Shipalana laments that BEE is often confused with corruption and believes punishing black businesses for what corrupt individuals have done is both unfair and short-sighted. While the company supports efforts to improve transparency and efficiency within the BEE framework, it is cautioning against abandoning it entirely. The DA contends that the BEE policy has failed with only a handful of politically connected individuals becoming wealthy, while the rest of the country has been left behind. The party is pushing for its Public Procurement Amendment Bill to become law, a proposal that would effectively repeal BEE. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sean Shipalana, CEO of Moropa Site Solutions.

In the build-up to this month's G20 Summit in Johannesburg, The Weekend View, brings you a series of interviews on some of South Africa's key priorities as it prepares to host the global conference. Today, we zoom in on the recently-concluded G20 Women Empowerment Working Group Ministerial Meeting, which saw member countries re-affirming their strong commitments to advancing women's health, equal pay, inclusive leadership and gender-responsive policies. The meeting, which also focused in the current geo-political and social climate, luminated the tripple-threat of unemployment, gender-based violence and lack of access to adequate resources faced by women in South Africa. For more on the meeting and what should be done to address the plight of women Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title win, the Springboks will TODAY face Japan at Wembley Stadium in London. Captain Siya Kolisi will play his 99th Test match, leaving him only one game short of becoming the ninth Springbok centurion in the history of the game. South Africa and Japan have only faced each other three times, with Japan winning the first encounter in 2015 and the Springboks claiming victory twice in 2019. Eddie Jones, who secured Japan's only win over South Africa, has returned as the Brave Blossoms' head coach and belives his side can humiliate the Boks again. Kick off is at 10 past 6 this evening. Meanwhile in local soccer, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are set to meet for the third time this season in an eagerly awaited Betway Premiership clash at a sold out Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria THIS AFTERNOON. The two giants of South African football have already faced each other twice this season during the MTN8 semi-final, where the Buccaneers triumphed on penalties after both legs ended in a 1-1 draw. Kick-off for the match is set for 3:30pm, and the game will be televised on SABC 1. To look at these intriguing matches we are joined on the line by Simon Burke, SABC sports reporter

Motorists have raised concerns after Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan joined the long list of major companies to recall some of their vehicle models due to defects. This comes after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) recalled over 1,600 Nissan Qashqai SUVs for fear that they may be affected by a fuel leak risk. Earlier this month, BMW South Africa recalled over 12,000 of its vehicles, citing the possibility of water entering the Starter Motor, which would cause corrosion. The Peugeot Landtrek has also been recalled, following a wear of the the vehicle's doorsill wiring harness, which is caused by interference with the doorsill cover. For a look at what recourse is available to you, as the consumer, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, Mike Mabasa