Former TRC commissioner advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza says he is hopeful that the Inquiry into TRC prosecutions will help the country to better understand how the gruesome apartheid atrocities took place. The Reverend Frank Chikane says he is worried that taking the commission route may not bring closure to the families if the perpetrators are not criminally charged. He says most of the perpetrators of the apartheid crimes have since died. On the GNU, Chikane says more time should be spent on fixing the country. He says action should be taken to ensure that South Africans are treated fairly. SYNOPSIS: Mchunu says the police are getting closure to unravelling the mystery around the death of the 3 police officers. Experts will inspect the vehicle wreck to search for clues about what happened to the officers. On Phalaphala, Mchunu says the report was classified simply because the SAPS was not the only body dealing with Phalaphala and proper coordination was needed between the bodies.

Road fatalities over the Easter weekend reduced drastically this year by almost 50-percent, as compared to the same period in 2024. This was announced by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. The Umkhonto We Sizwe Party has submitted to Parliament, a motion of no confidence in the finance minister, Enoch Godongwana. Parliament says it will meet the deadlines for the adoption of the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals. We spoke to MKP Chief Whip Mzwanele Manyi and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Joe Maswanganyi.

Some political parties have poured cold water on the DA's assertion it was victorious in securing the removal of the half a percentage point VAT increase. Earlier, the ANC, IFP, Action-SA, PAC, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, UDM, Good Party, Al-Jamah, PA and NCC held a joint media briefing on their discussions to resolve the fiscal framework in Sandton Johannesburg. ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli AND DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille join us for discussion. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed he had a telephonic conversation with US President, Donald Trump this morning ahead of Ukrainian President's Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to South Africa. Ramaphosa has addressed the media in Pretoria alongside President Zelenskyy. We spoke to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's Spokesperson, Keith Khoz,a says due to the vehicle being bulletproof, further investigations had to be done as the windscreen of the vehicle was damaged during the incident EFF Northern Cape's Shadrack Tlhaole says as residents of the Northern Cape they are affected by Orania as it is built on stolen belonging to their ancestors. He says they want access to that land to benefit from it without segregation. NC Premier Dr Zamani Saul says Orania is a private farm and not a town, and that if the residents of Orania want to become a town and be recognised as one, they should follow proper channels and submit to the government. Says the status of Orania causes anxiety for the residents, it has not been finalised.

EFF's Sinawo Thambo says the party wants meaningful engagement on the VAT issue. Hopes that other political parties will come to the realisation that the ANC did not negotiate fairly BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane says the ANC will be going against the political consensus and the promises made to the South African public should it go ahead and implement the VAT increase Border management commissioner Dr Mike Masiapato says the BMA is ready for the Easter traffic. He says "we are deploying drones in the sky to be able to see whats happening on the ground" Dr Masiapato says as a result they have already been able to intercept 74 individuals who were trying to enter the country illegally using our borders. Ekurhuleni Mayor Dr Nkosindiphile Xakaza says senior management will face consequences over lost R2bil, including precautionary suspension.

Jeff Radebe says that in appointing Mcebisi Jonas as the special envoy to the US, the President would have taken into consideration his experience in government and business. CAPRISA's Professor Naidoo says the withdrawal of funding by USAID will affect the funding of the NHI. She says CAPRISA partners with Columbia University and Harvard University, and the funding cuts to these two Universities will directly impact CAPRISA, especially research projects around HIV, female-controlled HIV technology, as well as clinical trials on the new HIV vaccine, as well as TB vaccine trials at Wits University. Gauteng Premier Panyaza says the crime-fighting agreement with SAPS and other stakeholders will tackle crimes such as Zamazamas, street lights vandalism, and crime in no-go areas such as illegal settlements, etc. using drone technology. Heists and crime syndicates as well as other organised crimes, will also be tackled.

Aubrey Sibanyoni, discusses the American perspective of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs by 90 days for 75 countries but retaining the baseline 10%. Dr Lebohang Pheko and Dr Azar Jammine unpack the effects America's tariff hikes might have on Africa as trade partners

DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille says DA have never been unfaithful to the GNU, says the ANC has gone behind the GNU's back to negotiate with other parties outside, says ANC must stick to the GNU rules. "We will make the ANC to stick to the rules that Fikile and I signed." BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane says there are other options outside of VAT increase. There are political parties are working together to find a solution and also focus on job Creation. Songezo Zibi it is possible to implement VAT as a temporary measure on the 1st of May. Mbazima Shilowa says Fikile Mbalula and the ANC misunderstood the GNU. He says the ANC is not ready to share power

Advocate Barry Madolo, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Eastern Cape, defends the NPA's prosecution of the Omotoso trial. Health Minister Dr Motsoaledi discusses the production regulations of cannabis and hemp products. Bongani Mahlangu, an independent economic analyst, unpacks newly imposed tariffs on South African exports.

The ANC has supported ActionSA proposal to amend the budget by removing the 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT and giving personal income taxes full relief for inflation. ActionSA Leader, Herman Mashaba, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli and DA MP, Dr. Mark Burke, discussed the latest on negotiations to pass the budget. The city of Johannesburg has been plagued by infrastructure challenges and an ongoing decline for well over a decade, giving officials a headache. The recent proposed name change of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, a Palestinian Freedom fighter, has divided the city. We spoke to City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero

Willie Aukamp, the Democratic Alliance National Spokesperson, says the chanting of the song “Kill the Boer” must be discontinued regardless of the court's ruling on its constitutionality. He says the chant is divisive and has no place in South Africa. Nqobile Mhlongo, the EFF’s Central Command Team member says people must continue to sing the song as the highest court in the country has ruled on the matter. She further accused the Democratic Alliance of fearing equality. MK Party Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, says the party remains solid despite reports of factionalism. He says there has been a complaint against one of the party leaders, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, but the party remains united.

Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo says Gauteng has too many cases but few judges to deal with the workload. RAF cases contribute significantly to the numbers clogging the trial roll Says'We are in the business of making sure that people have access to justice.' We will stop providing trial dates that are 18 months in the future. 'We engaged the Moseneke committee on the issue of the workload.' Mlambo says at least 20 more judges are needed in the province to meet the demand. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says the brutality in the Soshanguve attack was brutal. Residents must not be deterred from standing up for their communities. Minister says counsellors are going to work with the police and the community in a much more intensified effort. He says: We are working hard to eliminate criminals from the police force. ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont says ordinary South Africans are tired of being taxed. "Government needs to take measures to curtail expenditure." Local government funding should be reviewed, and we need to see more funding for the NPA, says Beaumont. GNU looks incoherent and will not be able to tackle challenges in South Africa.

Phil Craig, the leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group says the Presidency, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and the Western Cape Premier have 7 days to make representation to call a referendum on Cape Independence. Pallo Jordan, the former ANC Foreign Relations Committee Chair and Veteran says it’s a radical act to expel ambassador. Dr Faith Mabera, the postdoctoral research fellow at Wits University says talks in Qatar were significant.

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says eTolls have placed a huge burden on Gauteng's budget. Maile further says that 230 000 people come to Gauteng yearly placing a strain on the province's resources. He says that the province plans to standardise the prices of medicine and hospital equipment to curb spending on health. North West MEC for education Viola Motsomi says her official trip to the Special Olympics in Italy did not go to tender because it cost R900 000. She says that she had missed the HRC inquiry on scholar transport as she did not receive an invitation from the HRC. Motsomi maintains that she would have prioritised the commission had she had an invitation. Wits International Relations Professor John Stremlau says Donald Trump does not represent all of America but was voted by a plurality of 1% over former Vice President of America Kamala Harris. Prof Stremlau says it would be better for SA not to replace Ebrahim Rasool any time soon because it is impossible to deal with the Trump administration given its prejudices against South Africa.

Professor Kula Theletsane, Director of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Affairs, says SADC's withdrawal of troops does not mean it is withdrawing completely from the DRC but will continue to assist the DRC in diplomatic relations. Theletsane says this does not translate to failure. Deputy Minister of Defence & Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa says conflict cannot be solved by military means only. He says parallel structures must be put in place to run concurrently to address the main problem. Holomisa added that the United Nations must bring the AU and SADC leaders together and negotiate a settlement that will not necessitate military intervention. Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Karabo Khakhau has accused the African National Congress of being the modern-day oppressor of poor South Africans, describing its proposal to increase value-added tax as a form of oppression. The DA, along with other parties such as the EFF, MK Party, and the ATM, say they will not support the budget's passage. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the DA had promised to back the 0.5 percent increase only if the ANC reviewed the labour laws, as well as the recently passed Basic Education Law Amendment Act and the Expropriation Act.

Zuko Godlimpi, the Head of the Economic Transformation Committee of the ANC, says cabinet has had sufficient time to prepare the budget, which is expected to be presented on Wednesday. He says the budget will include a tax review framework that is not focused solely on VAT. Godlimpi has also confirmed that the budget for tomorrow has been finalised and agreed upon. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says 93% of pit toilets have been eliminated in the effort to meet the deadline of March 31. Over 3,000 sanitation projects have been completed under the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative. However, thousands of children still depend on these unsafe facilities. Gwarube noted that the work to eradicate pit toilets began with her predecessor, Angie Motshekga. The EFF, MK Party, and DA have united in opposition to any tax increases. DA Federal Executive member Willie Aucamp says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to present his 2025 budget without issues. However, the DA will not support an increase in VAT. Aucamp has also emphasised that the SRD grant should not be taken away from the people.