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Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) began its R5 million building renovation project at the Mitchells Plain District Hospital over the weekend. GOTG has partnered with the hospital to increase capacity and provide life-saving assistance to Covid-19 patients arriving at that facility. The challenges facing hospitals in Covid-19 "hot spots" are the ability to rapidly test whether...

UNAIDS report on the global AIDS epidemic shows that 2020 targets will not be met because of deeply unequal success; COVID-19 risks blowing HIV progress way off course. The report titled “Seizing the moment”, warns that even the gains made could be lost and progress further stalled if we fail to act. It highlights just how urgent it is for countries to double down and act with greater urgency to r...

Major survey shows how South Africans are coping with lockdown Having lost a significant portion of the school year to the lock-down, many parents and pupils believe the school year should be repeated in 2021. Concerns about food shortages remain the second biggest con-cern among respondents. Guest: Andrea Rademeyer - Founder & CEO Ask Afrika

As the he number of COVID-19 cases increases by the day in South Africa and this only means that more healthcare workers will be risking their lives, helping those who have been infected. Award-winning gospel artist, Dr Tumi, has healthcare workers in helping South Africans fight against the growing virus. Guest: Tumisang “Dr Tumi” Makweya - Gospel Musician and Medical Doctor

More than 350 elephants in Botswana have been mysteriously died since May, in a phenomenon that some scientists have dubbed a "conservation disaster," and one that has evaded explanation. The elephants — which died in the swampy Okavango Delta — still had their tusks intact, suggesting that ivory poaching hadn't driven the deaths, The Guardian reported. A flight over the delta in May by researcher...

Nal’ibali will be running a drive to bring awareness to Children’s Rights to Education and their wellbeing. The campaign will be hosting a free WhatsApp webinar on Thursday, 16 July, between 3 and 5 p.m. with panelists Christina Nomdo, the Western Cape Commissioner for Children’s Rights; Professor Joanne Hardman, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at UCT’s School of Education; and Xolis...

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published the Conduct Standard for Banks, which aims to regulate and supervise banking institutions, and to promote the treatment of financial customers. Having successfully undergone the Parliamentary process, the Conduct Standard has been made final WWW.OBSSA.CO.ZA info@obssa.co.za or call 0860 800 900. GUEST: Ms Reana Steyn -The Ombudsman for Ba...

The global pandemic COVID-19’s impact on the vulnerable populations of our Country is unprecedented, reminding us that the only thing that is constant is change. This year more than ever, we realise the importance of technology in our lives. With various lockdown restrictions imposed, technology was and still is relevant to allow us to work, transact and to keep us connected. Guest: Tinyiko Simbin...

TT has opened up about his journey to recovery after testing positive for Covid-19 after 2 weeks of isolation. GUEST: Thato “TT” Mbha – Founder of Black Real Estate & Mzansi Cribs & COVID-19 Survivor

President Ramaphosa has extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Household, amaRharhabe and the broader traditional communities and society. Queen Noloyiso, widow of the late King Maxhobha Sandile, passed away on July 8 following a short illness. The amaRharhabe has been an independent sovereign kingship since the 18th century. It’s status was affirmed by a 2016 North Gauteng High Court judgm...

GUEST: Dr Mankgopo Kgatle - Medical Virologist and Geneticist/ Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine in University of Oxford and Department of Medicine in University of Cape Town Area. Guest:Professor Burtram Fielding – The Director: Research Development and Principal Investigator for Molecular Biology and Virology Research Laboratory Department of Medical BioSciences at The University of the W...

Life can be difficult for Grade 11 and 12 learners who have to master challenging subjects such as mathematics in their final years in high school. It can even be more trying when a coronavirus pandemic and its resulting lockdown are added to the mix. Because mathematics is essential for a career in the engineering sciences, the NWU’s Faculty of Engineering joined an initiative to assist learners...

GUEST: Tessa Dooms - Social Analyst, Political Commentator and Director of Jasoro Consulting

GUEST: Jean Francois Sobiecki - Ethnobotanist, medicinal plant researcher, and qualified nutritionist

Cockroach milk is a protein-rich substance that female Pacific beetle cockroaches feed their young. Many foodies and scientists have become interested in cockroach milk because it contains both protein crystals and amino acids. Cockroach milk is technically a complete food according to nutritionists, as it contains all the essential amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates you need. Guest: Dr Oluwafemi...

Media24 has announced it will start consultations with staff about the possible closure of five magazines and two newspapers as well as outsourcing and reducing the frequency of its remaining monthly magazines, among other interventions, as the Covid-19 pandemic cuts into advertising and circulation. The publisher will also consider taking two newspapers digital only and reducing staff in related...

Church in Western Cape Strandfontein supporting its community impacted by the covid-19 pandemic. GUEST: PASTOR CHARMAINE HOEDEMAKER - One Good Hope Christian Centre pastor.

GUEST: BONGANI MAHLANGU - Former Journalist & Writer Listener Interaction on the future of magazines and newspapers.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is said to be turning away applicants for R1860 disability grants and telling them to apply for the COVID -19 emergency grants instead. GUEST: EVASHNEE NAIDU - Regional Manager Black Sash Kwazulu Natal

An Open Letter by a concerned South African Citizen asking SA Embassy in China & DIRCO to assist people who have run out of money and pregnant women wanting to return home, GUEST: EZILE SOLI - writer of the open letter GUEST: ZINTLE NOMABHUNGA - English Teacher in China GUEST: LUNGA NGQENGELELE - DIRCO

The Tekkie Tax campaign, builds up to Tekkie Tax Day on 31 July. Over the past seven years - 2020 being the eighth edition, Tekkie Tax has raised nearly R50m in support of 1,800 beneficiary organisations which have benefitted from the funds raised. This funding is used as each organisation sees fit, the only requirement being that it is utilised in an honest and transparent way. GUEST: Germa Hatti...

Leaving home and starting your own life can leave a sour taste in a parent’s mouth but it needs to happen. Where do we draw the line between being a supportive child and still be an independent adult - Parent - Adult Child relationship. GUEST: Khosi Jiyane - Clinical Psychologist

“There are about two billion persons in the entire world who will not look on a proper map,” suggests Ivan Gayton from the charity Humanitarian OpenStreetMap.“It really is shameful that we – as cartographers of the entire world – don’t take sufficient interest to even know where they are. People today are residing and dying without having showing on any databases.” Recognised as the “Wikipedia for...

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has outlined the new return plans for South African schools. The Basic Education Department said that 38% of the country’s principals indicated that some households were chosing to keep their children at home. Parents are at liberty to do so in terms of the South African Schools Act, but they must inform the Education Department's district office of thei...

Guest: Mme LILLIAN DUBE - Friend AND Veteran Actress Guest: Ayanda Sithebe - founder actor spaces & director and artist manager