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Statistically, women live longer than men, yet the World Economic Forum reported that women retire with 30% to 40% less money than men. Why does this gap exist when women have just as many reasons to save for a goal or grow their wealth? Women are better investors, but retire with 30-40% less than men GUEST: Thomas Brennan - CEO of Franc Savings App

South Africa’s economy, which was struggling before the Covid-19 epidemic, is now reeling and the consequences are dire for consumers burdened with debt as well as salary cuts, retrenchments and businesses closing. GUEST: Benay ager - Chairman of the National Debt Counsellors’ Association

The Health Department confirmed 243 more COVID-19 related deaths: This brings the total to 41 117 deaths. Recoveries now stand at 1 241 421(87.6%). taking the total number of infections to over 1.4-million. GUEST: Burtram Fielding - Director of Research Development at the University of Western Cape and Virologist specializing in Covid-19

PE family forced to redo funeral after being given 'wrong body', these are some of the headlines we have seen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. What impact does this have in cultural practices? GUEST: Jane Mufamadi – CEO Freedom Park center of African Heritage and Culture GUEST: Mam’Phumala Madiba – Cultural Activist, Rural Grown Woman and Anthropologist

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure invites stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on the Expropriation Bill [B23 - 2020]. The deadline is Wednesday February 10th 2021. GUEST: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MP Nolitha Ntobongwana - Chairperson: PC on Public Works and Infrastructure GUEST: Claudette Dutileux - Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution Cliffe Dekker...

The Solidarity Fund is committed to the eradication of Gender Based Violence and as part of its commitment; we continue ongoing conversations every Monday afternoon discussing topics that will challenge all of us to find solutions towards ending the GBV scourge. #SolidarityForGBV GUEST: THOKOZANI NDABA - Ntethelelo Foundation

Prof. Mmaki Jantjies Co-Publised an article titled "How South Africa can prepare for a data-driven education system" GUEST: Prof. Mmaki Jantjies - Associate Professor Department of Information Systems - CAMS Building University of the Western Cape.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says all school management teams and support staff are expected to report back to school today Monday 25 January. GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga – Basic Education Spokesperson

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 died at 59 years) was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is best known for pioneering Afrobeat, a genre-blending traditional Yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. Guest: Bongani Mahlangu - Music and Arts Journalist

espAfrika event organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) have announced their decision to postpone the 2020 event which would have taken place in March. GUEST: Billy Domingo – Co Founder & Director Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Every single day we are faced with headlines of constant loss; family members who are losing loved ones in some instances more than GUEST: Debbie James – Chapter Leader Jhb and Trained Counsellor GUEST: Pastor Mandla Lupondwana – Speaker and Director Together and Forever

The country has been rocked by news of the death of senior African National Congress (ANC) member and Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu. He died earlier on Thursday (yesterday) from COVID-19 related complications. GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams - MINISTER of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services

The 2021 Men’s Health Check Up; How are you doing this year so far. How is your body, do you have an improved plan of looking after yourself this year? GUEST: Prof. Shingai Mutambirwa - Head of Department of Urology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU).

The Miss South Africa organisation has come out in defence of its latest crowned Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida after she was scrutinised on social media for posting what some deemed as many bikini pics amongst other things. The organisation has labelled it as “cyberbullying” and a “personal attack”. Miss South Africa Organisation CEO Stephanie Weil said in a statement : “Shudufhadzo is taking a well-...

Research done by the online student crowdfunding organisation, Feenix, found that students fundraising through the platform had an average household income of R173,000 per annum, which indicates very low affordability. GUEST: Cara-jean Petersen – Student Engagement Manager at FEENIX

The daily work of Community Healthcare Workers in South Africa. What are they witnessing on the ground? Today we focus on one of South Africa’s biggest townships: ALEXANDRA in Jhb GIVE US A CALL with your own experience where you are based. GUEST: Thandiwe Khumalo – Early Childhood Community Practitioner in Alexandra Township GUEST: Mamikie Rumo – Early Childhood Community Practitioner in Alexande...

Author of “EAT TING – LOSE WEIGHT,GAIN HEALTH, FIND YOURSELF” Mpho Tshukudu has put together a Nutritious Table of Indigenous Foods for us. Some are Heritage and some are Indigenous. GUEST: Mpho Tshukudu – Co-Author of EAT TING – LOSE WEIGHT,GAIN HEALTH, FIND YOURSELF/ Advocate for Optimum Health and Registered Dietician

In a Media Briefing Yesterday; Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande announced that South Africa’s universities and colleges are on track to complete the 2020 and 2021 academic years. GUEST: Deputy Minister Department of Higher Education Buti Manamela.

The Preservation of our Indigenous Cultural Practices is not an area we are excelling in. With so many people, parents and household leaders passing away due to covid. Each tribe, clan and family may have its standard cultural practices it has always followed and we become more westernized we fail to document and pass on the knowledge for future generations. GUEST: Prof Abel Pienaar - Consultant a...

The NBI is a not for profit development organization that works to address South Africa’s most pressing social and environmental challenges GUEST: Ruth Carol Troskie – Leads The Programme TAMDEV (Technical assistance, Mentorship and Development )

Guest: Vanita Daniels

YESTERDAY (Sunday), Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that SA's cumulative Covid cases had increased by 12 267 to 1 337 926. SA Covid death is at 37 105. GUEST: Burtram Fielding – Director of Research Development at the University of Western Cape and Virologist specializing in Covid-19

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has launched a #PowerToThePeople campaign to end load-shedding This is a response to Eskom extending load shedding due to lack of capacity. GUEST: Hermann Pretorius – Head of Strategic Initiatives IRR South African Institute of Race Relations

Art Historian Percy Mabandu continues to pay tribute to the life and work of the late Saxophonist Winston Mankuku Ngozi; he passed away in 2009 and his work continues to inspire a generation. Percy published a book in his honour, “Yakhal’inkomo: Portrait of a Jazz Classic”. GUEST: Percy Mabandu – Art Historian and Author of Yakhal'inkomo: Portrait of a Jazz Classic.

Has it become stronger or in need of inspiration and encouragement? What brings you healing? What music makes you feel better? GUEST: Anele Siswana - Psychologist, Author and Academic GUEST: Pastor Mandla Lupondwana Speaker and Director of Together & Forever / of the 7th Day Adventist Church