The Forum@8

South Africans continue to mull over recent media reports that there is a plan to oust Public Investment Corporation's CEO, Daniel Matjila, to replace him with former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe. Rumour has it, that there is an attempt to make changes at the Public Investment Corporation, to make way for the controversial Gupta family who are allegedly eyeing the investment arm's billions. The PIC board met last week, amid continuing denials that it's been captured. The board also issued a statement rejecting media reports that its members are influenced by the Gupta family. On the Forum@8 we ask what is going on at the Public Investment Corporation with Financial Mail deputy editor, Sikonathi Mantshantsha...

Human rights groups have accused Myanmar 's government of ethnic cleansing and human rights violations. This follows violence in the north-western state of Rakhine, resulting in up to 400,000 ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing to southern Bangladesh. At least 400 people have been killed, and thousands of homes and villages have been torched since the military launched a counter-offensive against Rohingya insurgents in late August. The Bangladeshi government has since announced plans to build shelters for the refugees. Calls have also been made to end the violence. On the Forum@8 this morning Sakina Kamwendo spoke focused the situation of Rohingya Muslims and calls to end the violence in Rakhine State with Protect the Rohingya's Advocate Shabnam Mayet and Senior Reseacher in the Asia Program at Human Rights Watch, Tejshree Thapa

We host Thando Manana, the third black African player to don a Springbok jersey after the establishment of a unified, non-racial governing body for the sport in 1992. He has written his first book entitled Being a Black Springbok, the Thando Manana Story. The book takes us through his humble beginnings in New Brighton township in Port Elizabeth, to becoming one of the grittiest, loose-forwards of South African rugby. Manana discovered rugby late in his teenage years, and his book takes us through his rugby journey and outlines why it has been difficult for black players to be regulars in the Bok team.

On the Forum@8 this morning, we focus on the AARTO amendment bill, as passed by the National Assembly, and what it means for motorists. The National Assembly passed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences amendment bill last week, paving the way for the national rollout of the AARTO Act, and the implementation of the points-demerit system. It will become law, once endorsed by the National Council of Provinces and then signed by President Jacob Zuma. Some commentators believe the passing of the Amendment Bill, has serious implications for holders of driving licenses and/or owners of motor vehicles. We speak to interested parties on this matter. We interrogate the issues around the new demerit system….; How is it going to work….What are some of the Amendments to the bill? - Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Japh Chuwe (Registra: Traffic Infringement Agency, which manages South Africa's road safety and driver compliance) and Howard Dembovsky (National Chairman: Justice Project South Africa)

We host The African People’s Convention (APC) President, Themba Godi, says South Africa could save millions of rand if government is restructured into two spheres. He proposes that administrations at provincial level, and district municipalities should be scrapped, leaving only national departments and local councils. Godi says this will improve budget spending and service delivery. He was Speaking at his party's 10th anniversary celebrations in Johannesburg. The APC leader says his proposal is will be debated in Parliament next month.

Bafana Bafana has lost two games against Cape Verde, which would have seen them qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Bafana Bafana suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to the Cape Verde Islands at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday. If Bafana Bafana can win their last two games, they can only end on 10 points in their group, and according to analysts, even that may not be enough. Their last two matches against their Group D rivals, Burkina Faso‚ here at home next month, and an away game against Senegal in November, will not make it any easier. On the Forum@8 we ask what needs to be done with Bafana Bafana? Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Sports Editor at Sowetan, Nkareng Matshe; SABC sport deputy editor, Janet Whitton and SABC sport commentator and author of the politics of South African Football, Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse