2025.09.09 - Ariel Whitman - Following the recent deadly attack on a Jerusalem bus, which left several injured and raised security concerns across the city, we speak to a security expert to examine the factors behind such attacks and the measures needed to prevent them. How are authorities adjusting their strategies in response, and what does this incident reveal about ongoing threats in the region?

2025.09.08 - Dr Nimrod Mbele - U.S. President Donald Trump has declined the invitation to attend the G20 Summit in South Africa, opting to send Vice President JD Vance instead. From a governance and strategic perspective, what are the potential implications of this decision for South Africa’s international standing and the overall dynamics of the summit?

2025.09.08 - Anthony Reich - Israel Report

2025.09.08 - Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned that Western countries recognizing a Palestinian state could have ‘disastrous consequences,’ arguing that such moves violate the Oslo Accords and may embolden groups like Hamas. Maurice, from a legal and security perspective, how do you assess the potential impact of these recognitions on Israel’s security and the broader peace process?

2025.09.08 - Alex Shahini - Chinese car brands have been making serious inroads into the South African market, and in August 2025 we saw five of them dominate the charts: Chery, GWM with Haval, Omoda, Jetour and MG. The big question is: what’s driving this surge in popularity, and should South Africans start seeing Chinese brands as real competitors to the traditional market leaders?

2025.09.08 - Craig Pantanowitz - The United States has reportedly conveyed principles for a comprehensive hostage deal to Hamas via intermediaries, raising questions about the prospects for negotiations and a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. What do these U.S.-mediated principles mean for the chances of a successful negotiation between Hamas and the international community, and what challenges might stand in the way?

2025.09.05 - Prof Andre Duvenage - "AUSTRALIA PULLS ITS AMBASSADOR FROM TEHRAN AS IRAN DOWNSCALES DIPLOMATIC TIES AMID ACCUSATIONS OF ATTACKS. What do you make of Iran’s decision to target Australia in this way, and what does it signal about Tehran’s broader foreign policy strategy?"

2025.09.05 - Danny Rueben - Danny is a London-based Jewish rapper who has created a contemporary version of Shalom Aleichem, aiming to help the younger generation connect with Jewish heritage in a modern way. Danny, what inspired you to reimagine this traditional song, and how do you hope it will resonate with today’s youth?