A "grave time" is how the United Nations Chief António Guterres described it, in remarks to the Security Council on Venezuela. He said he is deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected with regard to the 3 January military action by the United States. The UN Charter enshrines the prohibition of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. So the big question is, what precedent has Donald Trump set and who can or should police the superpower? And what assessment can be made of South Africa's diplomatic response to events in Venezuela and to threats of other invasions around the world? To unpack this we have Senior Research Fellow and Director at Afrasid, Thembisa Fakude, Lecturer of Political Science & International Relations at University of KwaZulu Natal Dr Sakhile Hadebe and SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena.

The South African Football Association has high expectations of Bafana Bafana. The associations vice-president, Linda Zwane, says the leadership expect the national team to go all the way to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. You've probably seen the video purportedly depicting minors consuming alcohol on Christmas Day. This is a serious offence under South African law. Let's take a deeper dive into the issue tonight. How many children are drinking alcohol in this country? What are the real drivers? But most importantly, what can be done about it? We also cast an eye on developments in Venezuela following US military action, plus we get fans expectations from Morocco ahead of the Bafana Bafana vs Cameroon AFCON knockout match. Our guests are Maurice Smithers ('Working for an Alcohol Safer South Africa', coordinator), Mpumzi Zuzile (Spokesperson for the Department of Social Development in the Eastern Cape) and Mokebe Thulo (Aware.Org. CEO). SABC Senior Sports reporter Sifiso Ramara caught up with the SAFA' s vice president a short while ago.

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.