As global leaders wrap up deliberations at the G20 Summit, the big question remains: Did the outcomes meet the world’s expectations? From geopolitical tensions to economic recovery plans, climate commitments, and global financial reforms - the stakes were high, and so were public hopes for concrete action. On this episode of It’s Topical, we unpack the key decisions taken at the summit and assess whether they go far enough to address urgent global challenges. Did the G20 deliver on its promises? And how are these outcomes likely to shape South Africa’s position on the world stage? Joining the discussion are Mzwanele Mbenje, SABC News Political Editor; Tshepo Mongoai, Economics Editor; and Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Special Correspondent, who provides insights from the ground. We also take your calls.

All eyes are on South Africa as it prepares to host the G20 Leaders Summit this coming weekend. But first, the country will host the G20 Social Summit from Tuesday, where civil society groups will discuss the issues that most affect South Africa, the continent and the world. Will the amplification of Africa's voice bring about greater understanding of what social justice means, what equity means, and what people-centred development really means in practical terms? So, this week we are asking: Which social challenges do you believe deserve the most attention from South Africa during the G20 Social & Leaders Summits? To unpack this, we have the Co-convenor of the G20 Social Summit and Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. We also have COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela, and Zayd Ebrahim, who is the Group of Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations at the City of Joburg - the G20 host city. We also hear from the Live studio audience.

Were you 'stumped' when Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale told the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament that he doesn't have any other better explanation on the issue of Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, not giving them delegated authority up to now, except to say he was still familiarizing himself. Mathale says they don't have delegated powers signed off, but he adds that they have work to do, saying it's not like they are just sitting in the office not knowing what to do. He says he has a programme that guides him. How does that sit with you? It raises material questions... Some have questioned whether the deputy minister position is a waste of taxpayers' money? Do you agree, or do you place value on that position to streamline the workflow? To unpack this, we have Karabo Khakhau from the Democratic Alliance, David Skosana from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Nhlanhla Hadebe from the Inkatha Freedom Party and Athol Trollip from ActionSA. We also extended an invitation to the ANC and EFF, but they were unavailable.

Problems in the criminal justice system. "Somebody somewhere must find a solution and that solution must be quick otherwise South Africans are going to run helter-skelter". Who said that? General Bheki Cele - during his testimony before Parliament's ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The question then becomes, what did he do during his tenure as former police minister and former national police commissioner, to improve the situation? What did you make of Cele's testimony? Was he exposing the truth or covering up to protect himself? To unpack this issue, we have the social commentator, Donovan Williams and Tebogo Khaas who is the Chairperson at Public Interest SA. We also take your calls.

The enemy is within! Sobering words from KZN Police Commissioner Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during his appearance before Parliament's Ad Hoc committee this past week. He said we are dealing with dangerous people, people who have influence. Lt-General Mkhwanazi said what drew him into this mess - as he put it - was the closure of the Political Killings Task Team. If that team was left alone, he said he won't be sitting at that Parliamentary committee. On establishing the Madlanga Commission and the Ad Hoc committee, Mkhwanazi said it was the right decision. It allowed investigations to continue especially on the PKTT. Was its disbandment about accountability, politics, or something deeper? What's your take? To help me unpack this issue we have General Bantu Holomisa - Retired Major General. He was the Commander of the Transkei Defence Force. Currently, he is the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Also joining us is Nathi Nhleko - Former Police Minister, was also former department of Public Service and Administration Head for the Special Anti Corruption Unit in 2011. And completing the panel is Retired Interpol Ambassador and Security Strategist Andy Mashaile . The Digital Audience also weigh in.