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Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

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What do Gauteng street names tell us about our history 25.09.2026 7:29

Joanne Joseph speaks to Dr Yolandi Burger - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Gauteng City-Region Observatory on exploring the history behind Gauteng street names.

Medical Aid schemes need to keep costs low for members 24.09.2026 12:51

Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders speaks to Joanne Joseph on the concerning raise of Medical Aid schemes 

South Africa’s Dr Shock: the untold story of Dr Aubrey Levi 24.09.2026 32:54

Following the death of Dr Aubrey Levin known as 'Dr Shock'  Graeme Raubenheimer, Broadcast and News 24 Journalist reminding us of his legacy and apartheid-era abuses. He speaks to Joanne Joseph. 

#AGSA: How government spending can affect service delivery and taxpayers 24.09.2026 9:19

Sharonne Adams - Head of Portfolio at Auditor General SA unpacks how government spending can affect service delivery and taxpayers.  

Ten million trees planted in one day 24.09.2026 6:32

Bernice Swarts, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment speaks to Joanne Joseph about the campaign  

THE FINANCE SEGMENT: The Advantages of a Tax-Free Savings Account 23.09.2026 20:52

Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Financial, advisor at Bryan Hirsch Colley and Associates

The following interview is brought to you by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Today, we're getting to know the GPL a little better and we're taking it a step further, by extending the conversation to cover some of the key issues facing the provincial h 23.09.2026 26:27

GUEST: Ezra Letsoalo: Chairperson of the provincial portfolio committee for health and wellness 

The South African National Editors’ Forum is raising concerns on two fronts: the safety of journalists and the state of media freedom. SANEF has welcomed the safe return of journalist Micah Reddy after he went missing in Djibouti. But ahead of the Novembe 23.09.2026 8:03

GUEST: Nicki Gules: Sanef’s Media Freedom sub-committee chair

Next week is World Heart Day — so it’s time to look at what’s on your plate. Are your everyday food choices helping your heart, or putting it at risk? With cardiovascular disease claiming more lives in South Africa than all cancers combined, we need to ta 23.09.2026 13:52

Guest: Ms Cari Erasmus:  dietitian, world heart and stroke foundation

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on leave of absence, has had his KwaZulu-Natal home searched by SAPS once again. Police reportedly seized his phones during the search and seizure operation, raising fresh questions about the investigation an 23.09.2026 9:31

Guest: Sibahle Motha: SABC News reporter

When it comes to the fight against gender-based violence, can faith communities be part of the solution? Religious groups have a powerful presence in many South African communities — but what role should they play in challenging harmful attitudes, support 22.09.2026 37:27

GUEST: Dr Shafieka Moos: Scholar and Activist (to speak from Muslim women's perspective),  Daniela Gennrich: Coordinator, we speak out SA Pandit Arthi Shanand: A qualified Priest of the Vedic Priest Academy of Arya Samaj South Africa & An Executive member of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and an Executive member of Religions for Peace SA. Gabi Farber: Cohen is the youth and political...

Yesterday, we had a frank and sometimes heated conversation about what’s driving Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in South Africa. But that conversation doesn’t stop when we leave the studio — it’s playing out loudly across social media, where anger and 22.09.2026 17:39

GUEST: Dr Nechama Brodie: Journalist & Academic, she is also the author of “Femicide in South Africa” and “Domestic Terror”

African academia takes centre stage as the University of Cape Town prepares to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit from 29 September to 1 October, alongside the University of Bristol. As the first African university to host the summit, U 22.09.2026 6:36

GUEST: Professor Thokozani Majozi:  Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at UCT

Mpox infections are on the rise, prompting a coordinated response in the Western Cape and beyond. The provincial Health Department is working with the WHO and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases to strengthen South Africa’s response to the ou 21.09.2026 8:25

GUEST: Dr Saadiq Kariem: Chief Operating Officer. Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

A disturbing incident at a Sandton restaurant, where a man allegedly threatened three women with murder after they rejected his advances, raises a bigger question: why is women’s safety so often framed around where women go and how they move, rather than 21.09.2026 26:01

GUEST: Cassandra Gudlhuza: author of Unfathered: Surviving Paternal Brutality to a Life Reclaimed and Unshamed, a memoir about paternal abuse, family silence and gender-based violence in South Africa

We’re just weeks away from the 4 November Local Government Elections, and election coverage is already gathering pace. But behind the debates, interviews and ballot-day reporting is a cost we rarely consider: what does it take to keep millions of South Af 21.09.2026 27:12

GUEST: Khadija Patel: Director of Alamina Strategy, a newly established public policy advisory firm

It’s now 27 days since six South Africans went missing in the Nepal floods, and none has been found. Among those still searching for answers is Linda Govender, whose daughter Terricia was among those who disappeared. Linda recently travelled to Nepal to s 21.09.2026 8:59

GUEST: Sashin Maharaj: Terricia Govender family friend

Kempton Park has been rocked by a series of horrific killings, with five women murdered in the broader area in just the past few days. 15.09.2026 24:15

The latest case involves missing runner Elizabeth Tsontso Mosela-kgomo, whose remains were found near the R21. A suspect has already been arrested in one of the murders, but investigators have yet to establish whether these cases are connected or share a similar modus operandi. So, how do investigators begin piecing together a case like this — and what clues could ultimately lead them to the...

South Africans are spending more time online — but are we actually spending more money online too? 15.09.2026 28:10

Tech research company World Wide Worx has taken a closer look at our online shopping habits. And while internet access has grown significantly, the research suggests there are still some important barriers stopping many of us from fully embracing the convenience of shopping online. Guest: Arthur Goldstuck, CEO and Founder of Worldwide Worx

A disturbing child protection issue raised by the Sunday Times is forcing parents to confront a frightening question: what exactly are our children doing online? 15.09.2026 20:16

The newspaper reports that children as young as 13 are allegedly creating sexually explicit content for adult platforms such as OnlyFans to make money. Child protection experts are deeply concerned, warning that the consequences could be devastating and long-lasting — even if these children don’t fully understand the risks right now. Guest: Danie Van Loggerenberg: Managing Director of...

Tatyana Smith Challenges Swimming SA for interest payments 14.09.2026 12:17

Olympic winner, Tatyana Smith has lawyered up after accusing Swimming South Africa of withholding hundreds of thousands of the world's champion's prize money for over a year. When they finally paid her, there was no interest paid. Smith's lawyer and Director at Hurter Spies Inc, Wian Spies speaks on their legal challenge.  

Second-hand smoke linked to 1.7 million deaths globally 14.09.2026 11:44

Second-hand smoke is linked to 1.7 million deaths globally. Joanne Joseph speaks to Consultant Pulmonologist at Groote Schuur Hospital and Researcher at University of Cape Town (UCT) Lung Institute, Prof Richard Van Zyl Smit on this.     

Rise of used tyre purchases 14.09.2026 5:38

With the rising cost of living, drivers are opting to buy second-hand tyres. Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA) Central Region Vice Chairperson, Matthew de Rouwe speaks to Joanne Joseph about the risk of purchasing used tyres.    

Mandela’s heritage items 14.09.2026 20:49

The ConCourt is due to make a judgment on whether Nelson Mandela's personal items can be auctioned. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Heritage expert and Senior lecturer at the Department of African studies and Linguistics at UCT, Dr Duane Jethro.  

KZN Braces for Election Violence 14.09.2026 10:50

KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about political killings ahead of the local government elections in November. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda.     