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Guest: Monde Nqulwana - Acting Chair: Khayelitsha Development Forum  The people of Khayelitsha township in Cape Town are still reeling from another shock after witnessing another mass shooting in their township, leaving eight people dead. Mass shootings are not uncommon in this area. Last year around October,  26 people were killed in separate incidents within four weeks. Khayelitsha - is regarded...

Guest: Lorren de Kock - Head of Circular Economy - WWF  Today, 22 April, is also known as Earth Day - meant to show support for environmental protection. The theme for this year is Planet vs Plastics. How far are we as a country in winning this battle? Whether we’re talking about environmental pollution, food waste or plastic pollution.  Apparently, South Africa is considered to have the highest p...

International: Iran attacks Israel with over 300 drones, missiles: What you need to know Guest: Zeenat Adam - the Deputy Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

Daniel Boico is the Artistic Director and CEO designate of the Free State Symphony Orchestra in Bloemfontein Top of Form Guest: Terri - Malcom Seagle- Mduli Lodge  marketing Thursday we close off the week with an inspiring journey through the world of classical music with our special feature on maestro Daniel Boico. Renowned for his dynamic conducting style and imaginative approach, Boico captivat...

HEALA continues to call for South African government to strengthen their regulation and policy framework to safe guards the health of the children which is under the risk to major unhealthy food producers such as Nestle.  Guest: Nzama Mbalati-  Healthy Living Alliance interim CEO  

Guest: Richard Poplak is an award-winning author, journalist, and filmmaker. He has become one of the most widely read and political journalists POLITICS: Is The Democratic Alliance threatened by Rise Mzansi’s growing appeal among young voters?  

Guest: Dr Bruce May -  Senior Lecturer in the School for Science and Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of the Western Cape. Four out of five Grade 8 pupils in Free State fail crucial test      

GUEST Jack Bloom, the DA's shadow MEC for health As the country battles with a shortage of doctors and over a thousand medical graduates are unemployed, Health Minister  said there are about 100 Cuban doctors working in the country. This is despite there being more than 1 000 qualified  in the country who are unemployed. according to the SA Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu). The Democratic...

Guest:  Ian Allis- criminal lawyer with 20 years of experience in law  Understanding the PRECCA act in relation to the asbestos case with former Free State premier Ace Magashule Guest:  Ian Allis- criminal lawyer with 20 years of experience in law   

Guest: Patrick Kulati is the chief executive of Good Governance Africa’s Southern African regional office . Road to Election 2024; Election Manifestos and Rallies: The need for informed policy solutions beyond election rallies      

Remembering South African struggle hero Chris Hani Dr Gregory Houston , former Chief Research Specialist in the Developmental Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council

Guest: Rutendo Matinyarare, Chairman of Zimbabwe Anti Sanctions Movement. Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga -Motivational Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, Philosopher, Musician And Leader with a keen passion for community development. Zimbabwe’s new ZiG currency strengthens on second day of trading -      Zimbabwe introduces new gold-backed currency to tackle inflation    

In South Africa, the extent of sexual exploitation of children has increased drastically and its nature has changed over time. Let’s talk Child Sextortion in South Africa   CyberSecurity Advisor Andy Mashaile     Dr Shaheda Omar , director of the Teddy Bear clinic

Guest: Prescilla Davies, Adolescent neuro development clinician  

Guest: Petro Mzileni, Phd Socio;ogy candidate Nelson Mandel University

What’s God Got To Do With It: let’s speak  Politics and Religion in South Africa Is Religion a threat to elections? Guest: David Jeffery-Schwikkard, is a PhD candidate at King’s College London. His research explores how the ANC navigates a secular state with a religious electorate in South Africa. Guest: Pholoso More, Religious scholar doing their final year masters in Theology specializing in New...

Guest: Ismail Lagardien is a writer, columnist and political economist with extensive exposure and experience in global political economic affairs. He was educated at the London School of Economics, and holds a PhD in International Political Economy. POLICE in the Western Cape have said they were still investigating the death of businessman-turned-fraudster Markus Jooste, who reportedly died a day...

Guest: Narend Singh, IFP Chief Whip Opposition parties petition the president: electoral matters amendment bill is unconstitutional. Ten political parties in Parliament have petitioned the president over the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill passed by the National Council of Provinces last week. They are appealing for him to not assent to the bill - saying it’s unconstitutional.  It will give the p...

Guest: Matshidiso Lencasa, Budget Researcher at Section 27 Guest: Isabella Frey, Founding and Executive Director of Social Policy initiative  

Guest: Pontsho Pilane, Writer

Guest: Naeem Jeenah, Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre

Senegal's President Macky Sall hails his country's democracy as being in good health as he and his ruling coalition concede defeat to the anti-establishment opposition candidate. Just 10 days after being released from jail, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's youngest president.  Guest: Amadou Barry, Channel Afrika’s correspondent in Dakar, Senegal               

The ANC says it will accept and comply with the electoral court ruling, dismissing its bid to have the uMkhonto weSizwe Party deregistered. The electoral court has ruled that the MK party met all the IEC requirements, before the prescribed time for registrations. This means that the political newcomers can contest the upcoming elections. Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher at Judges Matter  In a...

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