The Honest Truth

Farzana Botha sheds light on how Thursday’s expected MPC interest rate increase is set to impact your wallet; as well as shares insight on whether we could expect further hikes later this year.

Ziaan Siems and Dylan Jack reflect on the heartbreaking loss of the Wallabies, against the All Blacks last week; the incredible performance by the Boks - to get the bonus point in Argentina, the Elton Jantjies saga, as well as Frans Steyn and the Stormers URC opener against Connacht at Danie Craven in Stellenbosch.

Mark Berrington unpacks prominent fears consumers face when considering purchasing life cover. He's also set to share insight on the key life insurance trends to be on the lookout for, before purchasing a life insurance product of your own!

Adi Kumar unpacks why we need to scrap the mythical “waiting lists” for houses in SA and implement city-wide approaches to land rights. This is as we continue the conversation, on resolving Cape Town's housing crisis.

Stefanie Kotze unpacks why addressing prostitution as a gross violation of human dignity, remains vital in addressing acts of sexual exploitation across the continent. This is as experts gear up to unpack these issues, at this year's historic CESE Africa Summit.

Dr Sumarie Roodt fills us in on the innovation behind the launch of NOOSi - an end-to-end web-based platform that connects everyday people to verified nursing professionals in real time!

Jack Devnarain unpacks how our new copyright bill, is set to take SA into the 21st century. He'll also share insight on how - in real terms - this is set to impact the livelihoods of artists and creators across the country.

Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and Axolile Notywala fill us in on how they’re using the veil of a football club, to service the socioeconomic circumstances of young men in Khayelitsha.

Professor Anita Bosch shares insight on why South Africa’s progressive anti-discrimination legislation alone, won't be enough to help employees enforce their right to equal pay, for equal work.

Ted Blom shares insight on the recent Stage 6 power cuts, currently gripping SA's economy. This, as Eskom, announced on Sunday morning the country would be plunged into darkness, as the result of a breakdown of five generating units over the weekend.

David King fills us in on what the launch of Air Belgium’s inaugural flight means for the Mother City’s tourism numbers; whether we can anticipate an influx of foreign visitors streaming into the city over the upcoming months, as well as shed light on how their latest campaigns are poised to get our bustling city booming again!

Nikita Shaw unpacks whether South Africa’s maternity and parental leave laws are indeed unconstitutional. She'll also share insight on how South Africa’s maternity and parental leave laws compare to that of other countries!

Dr Mzwandile Plaatjie and Ayanda Makhalima shine a spotlight on the process of establishing the community of Gugulethu, as the ONLY Township in SA, set to adorn an official emblem this coming Thursday.

Professor John J Stremlau shares insight on whether President Joe Biden and President Cyril Ramaphosa, could indeed find common ground amid divisions at home and abroad.

Nabiella De Beer spotlights the theme for this year's upcoming Sunflower Day. She also filled us in on why there's a need for blood donors from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as how you could register yourself to save a life!

Dr Gauri Sharma shines a spotlight on why astronomers keep looking to the stars to prove the existence of dark matter. This, despite it having been considered by many physicists as a ‘phantom hypothesis’.

Lehlohonolo Thobela unpacks why we need to prepare for higher than normal temps in Gauteng this summer; why we can expect wildfires across the Western Cape, as well as to share insight on whether Climate Change is responsible for the sustained droughts across the globe.

Aida Coertse shares insight on how you could overcome some of life’s toughest challenges, by tapping into a couple of alternative healing methodologies. This week, Aida is set to fill us in on how you could find your life’s purpose, by following her unique step-by-step guide!

Dr Marietter Wheeler fills us in on how she's transforming the learning experience, at the Protea Heights Academy, as well as chats on how her innovation earned her the title of South Africa’s Best Teacher for 2021!

Professor Renata Schoeman fills us in on how more than one million South African adults living with ADHD, could represent an “untapped opportunity” for businesses. This is as we're set to observe National ADHD day, on the 14th of September 2022.

Leanne Kiezer shares insight on the role of corporate SA, in driving the recycling agenda. This is as SA celebrates National Recycling week from the 12th – 17th of September, under the theme: “Let’s get real”.

In part two, the panel discusses the upcoming Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Melbourne. They also look at the Springboks match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. There's also the matter of the Elton Jantjies situation, and look at who is next in line to become the Springboks third choice fly-half.

The three banter about this past weekends Rugby World Cup Sevens, and reflect on the congested schedule. They also look at what lessons the organisers should have learned to improve the experience of the fan.

Dr Prinola Govenden unpacks why it is that racism continues to persist across the front pages of our newspapers - decades after black media ownership.

Babalwa Mkobeni fills us in on what we can expect at this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference - aimed at celebrating the country’s leading businesswomen whilst inspiring the next generation of women leaders and gender-empowered organizations across SA.