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Tensions around migration are rising since the start of democracy. We look at the rise of migrants 30 years after South Africa adopted its constitution. The Usindiso Building arson case that’s dragged on for some time in the South Gauteng High Court, was postponed to next month. Three years after the Usindiso Building fire, has the government implemented the Khampepe Commission's recommendations?

Does the Joe Sibanyoni case expose dangers facing prosecutors and what can communities do when municipalities fail? The National Prosecuting Authority has laid a complaint against the Kwaggafontein magistrate in the Joe Sibanyoni extortion and money-laundering matter. Last week, Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni struck the case against North West businessman, Sibanyoni and three others off the court roll because prosecutor, Mkhuseli Ntaba was a no-show. She held him in contempt of court, and issued a warrant for his arrest. The NPA suspended him in response. South Africans are tired of living in municipalities that just don’t deliver. From water and power cuts to potholed, darkened streets and clogged stormwater drains, to uncollected refuse, citizens have had enough. Yolisa Njamela looked into why residents and civil society groups have now turned to the courts to hold their municipal officials to account.

Transformation of the legal system has taken centre stage in the courts in recent weeks, as government’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment codes for legal firms came under spotlight. The codes set racial and gender targets for larger law firms to apply within 5-years. We discuss the legal implications of these developments. The Social Development Department says it wants to remove children who are living at public and private care homes countrywide by 2030, as part of its policy of deinstitutionalisation. It’s hoping to either return them to private homes, where’ll they’ll live with their biological families, or place them with extended family, foster, or adoptive parents. But experts are doubtful over whether either the concept or the timeframe are fully workable.

TOPIC 1: Just days after the Constitutional Court ruling on Phala Phala, the president intends to review the S89 Panel Report. Despite this, Parliament is proceeding with the impeachment process. We discuss the legal implications of these developments. Guests: Zovuyo Zungula, Dr Shadi Magano and Thulasizwe Simelane TOPIC 2: A determined doctor and an unrelenting prosecutor join forces to resolve a decade old rape case of a 13-year-old girl. Guests: Dr Efrat Barnes and Ms Tholwana Khakhathiba.

Widely regarded as one of the most progressive in the world, the Constitution of South Africa stands as the cornerstone of the country's democracy. Forged in the spirit of 1994, it drew on the collective wisdom of elected representatives determined to break decisively from apartheid—a system that oppressed the black majority. Its mission was clear: to enshrine and protect the rights of all who live in the country. This year marks 30 years since its adoption. Joining in the discussion is the UN Human Rights Regional Representative for Southern Africa, Ms Abigail Noko; Chairperson of the Commission foe Gender Equality, Adv. Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale; South African Human Rights Commissioner, Prof. Tshepo Madlingozi and Former Constitutional Assembly Member, Adv. Palesa Ncholo. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.

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