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Property remains one of the least transformed industries in SA, but listed and unlisted real estate companies are actively trying to improve the situation. How do we transform SA’s property sector? Guest: Miss Vuyiswa Mutshekwane - CEO OF SAIBPP (South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners) Ms Mamodupi Mohlala - CEO of The Estate Agency Affairs Board

According to the provincial Department of Health, this equates to an average of 791 new infections per month, while nationally 1200 new infections were recorded weekly. There has been a reasonably high amount of money spent on HIV Awareness in South Africa over the years but THERE IS STILL A VERY a high infection rate among young woman in South Africa. Why is this? Guest: Prof Sue Goldstein – Asso...

Former president Jacob Zuma began his evidence at the state capture inquiry on Monday by hitting back at how he had “been vilified” and alleged to be the “king of the corrupt” for a decade. He said he believed “this commission was really created to have me coming here, and perhaps to find things to have on me”. Zuma has asked to give his own address before he is asked questions by evidence leaders...

The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, comms gear and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Guest: Guy Leitch - Editor & Publisher of SA Flyer Magazine South Africa

Contrary to popular belief, more South Africans are returning home than public perception. When SA People published a blog recently from an expat who was moving with her young family back to SA after several years in the UK, there was an outcry. How could she do such a thing? But it turns out – according to a recent Homecoming Revolution survey – that there are many expats who are doing just that…...

A secret gem located in the rural village of Ha-Ramantsha, South West of the Louis Trichardt CBD. Kone Village Boutique Lodge is black owned 4-Star graded Lodge, perfect for those who would like to kick back from their busy schedule and entertain their thoughts and inner peace. Bonolo Sebata – Co- Founder of Kone Village

GUEST: Fadiel Adams- Spokesperson of Gatvol Capetonian Carmen Loggenberg Roberts – SABC Reporter

Guest: J-Lawrence - Founder Gourmet Grubb

Neo Aviation, an air taxi service launched less than 18 months ago, is one of the few which has already shown it will not just survive but succeed. The reasons are fairly simple — the company’s founder, Thokozani Miya, identified a niche that was not being filled by existing air charter services and created a concept tailored to fit the demand. Guest: Thokozani Miya – Founder of Neo Aviation the 1...

Children with special needs require special care and specialized education too. Kids with learning difficulties, sensory problems, deaf or blind kids, autism, disabled children. With the right kind of therapies, interventions and education, children with special needs have all the potential that any other child can have. How accessible is inclusive and equal education for children with special nee...

Guest: Nicholas wolpe

Many boys today don't know what it means to be a man because they don’t have a man in their lives. Sadly, children will go to bed tonight without saying goodnight to their father because he just isn’t there. Of the children living with their mothers, 35 percent never see their father. And, 24 percent see their fathers less than once a month. How do we ensure male role modelling and mentorship happ...

The Alexandra community profile is characterized by high population density and growth rates, elevated levels of unemployment, an age profile skewed towards younger age categories, relatively low levels of education, and low monthly household incomes. Is Alex beyond Repair? GUEST: Professor Ivan Turok - Executive Director ,Economic Performance and Development Human Sciences Research Council

Veteran South African actress Nomhle Nkonyeni has died. The 77-year-old actress received the Order of Ikhamanga in silver this year from President Cyril Ramaphosa for her contribution to the arts. Guest: Florence Masebe Guest: Thabo Daniels

Celebrating people who have achieved great things and how they did it. Guest: Papama Mtwisha - Designer Founder of butter pudding

Her story highlights women who have done impeccable things in the lifetime but we don’t know enough about them because we didn’t see them always. This feature helps us learn more about them and their incredible contribution in society Miriam Tlali was born in Doornfontein in Johannesburg, Transvaal (Gauteng). She grew up in Sophiatown. Miriam wanted to study literature at the University of the Wit...

WHAT RESPONISBILTY DOES THE COMMUNITY HAVE IN ENSURING THAT SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY ARE SAFE? Guest: Nomqeto Madubedube - General Secretary Equal Education

Guest: Dr Konji Sebati - CEO of IPASA (INNOVATIVE Pharmaceutical Association OF South Africa) , Good friend (has known her for more than 35years )

Guest: Thulani Mabaso – Ex Political prisoner Morongoa Ramaboa – Spokesperson for Robben Island Museum

Guest: Christo Brand

While 18 July has been declared as Nelson Mandela International Day by the United Nations, South Africans choose to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life throughout July. Guest : Luzuko Koti – Director of Communications & Marketing @ The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF)

Karen to share her experience of working and living on the Island. She currently works at Robben Island Museum. (Strictly sharing her experiences then as an employee of Correctional Services) Guest: Karen Lloyd; former warder working with Logistics

Robben Island has a rich multi-layered history, shaped by its many different occupants and uses, dating back to about 800 million years. Below is a summary of the Island’s history from the 1400s. Robben Island is a vital part of the Khoi Khoi people’s lives and heritage. They were the first South Africans to have set foot on the Island – through banishment and imprisonment for resisting colonisati...

The first political prisoners to be placed on the Island were Autshumato, the leader of the “Strandlopers” Khoikhoi and two of his companions Jan Cou and Boubo. This happened on the 10 July 1658. This indicates the use of the Island, for political prisoners dates back to the time of the Dutch settlement at the Cape. The imprisonment of Autshumato and his companions was an effort to prevent dissent...

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th century and the 20th century as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups, and a military base. Its buildings, and in particular those of the late 20th century maximum security prison for political prisoners, testify to the way in which democracy and freedom triumphed over oppression and racism. Today we talk about being here and...