Is South Africa better or worse off following Wednesday's meeting in the White House between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump? What are the political and economic consequences of this meeting? What was it like being in that room? What trade deals are in the pipeline? To unpack this issue we have Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau who was in the Oval House, as well as South African expat Sean Jacobs, who is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of International Affairs at The New School University in New York. The Digital Audience also weigh in.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for a high-stakes diplomatic visit to meet US President Donald Trump, attention turns to what South Africa must prioritise in this critical engagement. With economic uncertainty, global misinformation, and domestic challenges piling up, Ramaphosa faces pressure to defend national sovereignty, clarify land reform policies, and strengthen trade ties - especially under frameworks like AGOA. Tonight, we unpack what’s at stake: Should Ramaphosa confront controversial narratives, including false claims of genocide? How does SA safeguard its policy independence while maintaining global partnerships? And can this visit help reposition the country on the world stage in a meaningful way? Joining us on the panel are Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa; J. Brooks Spector, former US Diplomat and Associate Editor at Daily Maverick; and Dr. Thapelo Tselapedi, Academic at Rhodes University’s Political & International Studies Department, along with insights from our digital audience.

Employment Equity in the Spotlight. As South Africa awaits the High Court’s judgment on the Democratic Alliance’s legal challenge to the Employment Equity Amendments Act, the nation grapples with the future of workplace transformation. Tonight, we unpack the contentious Section 15a, which grants the Minister of Labour authority to set national numerical targets for equitable representation in all economic sectors — a move the DA calls overreach and “social engineering,” while the Minister defends it as essential progress toward redressing historic inequalities. Joining us on the panel are Advocate Tertius Wessels, managing director at Strata-G Labour Solutions; Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson; and Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson. The digital audience also weighs in.

Healing Our Past. Nearly 30 years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa continues to seek justice and closure for victims and survivors of apartheid-era crimes. Tonight, we pull back the curtain on a new judicial commission of inquiry established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate whether these crimes were deliberately left unprosecuted. Can this commission finally bring truth and healing to the nation? On the panel are Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, Special Director of Public Prosecutions and spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, and Dr. Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights. The digital audience also weighs in.

Habemus Papam! A Latin phrase that translates to "We have a pope". You will hear these words soon. Exactly when, we don't know as yet. Tonight, we want to pull back the curtain and take you to the heart of one of the world's most mysterious and secret events—the selection of a new pope. And we ask, what priorities should help guide the next pope's mission following the path charted by Pope Francis? On the panel is Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa from the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference, Dr Nonthando Hadebe, who is a Theologian and gender activist, and Father Smilo Mngadi - a Catholic Priest. The digital audience also weighs in.

Easter is a time of renewal and reflection, reminding us that hate and division are not catalysts for change. As we observe Freedom Month, we must hold ourselves accountable - including church leaders. In this edition, we reflect on the CRL Rights Commission's move to launch an inquiry into the so-called commercialisation of religion and the exploitation of people's faith. We then ask, as South Africa grapples with a myriad of social ills, how should religious institutions lead the fight beyond this Easter and Freedom Month? To unpack this, we are joined by a student leader during the 1976 Soweto Uprising and a former Robben Island prisoner Seth Mazibuko who is also Chief Operating Officer at the Moral Regeneration Movement. We also have Reverend Dr Thembelani Jentile who is a member of the South African Council of Churches, SACC's National Executive Committee and a Minister at the Mamelodi Baptist Church, as well as CRL Rights Commission's Deputy Chairperson George Mahlangu. The Digital Audience also weigh in.

Tariffs today, gone tomorrow. No, wait, it's a pause. What does the pause mean? 25%, 31%, 10%..which is it? What happens after 90 days? In this edition, we break down this Tariff tiff in some cases…in other cases, a tariff war, as some have described it. The world's two biggest economies, in a tariff standoff. In the context of US-China tariff escalation, how might SA position itself to mitigate risks or leverage new trade opportunities? How will these proposed tariffs affect your wallet? To unpack this, we are joined by the CEO of Naamsa at the Automotive Business Council Mikel Mabasa, as well as the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association Boitshoko Ntshabele and Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt. The Digital Audience also weigh in.

The "not guilty" verdict of Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has drawn a raft of reactions. Over 30 serious charges - not one of these charges could stick! Many of Omotoso's supporters would see this judgment as confirmation of his innocence. Juxtapose that with the pain seen in the eyes and heard in the voice of complainant Cheryl Zondi. Judge Irma Schoeman was scathing in her judgment, criticising the poor quality of the state's cross-examination. So this week we ask: What do you make of how the National Prosecuting Authority handled the case? To help us unpack this, we have senior legal practitioner Thabo Masombuka and attorney Matome Chidi. The public also weighs in.