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Youth Employment Service to create new 12-month work opportunities for one million South African youths. The YES initiative invites businesses to sponsor jobs for the unemployed and potentially climb two levels on the B-BBEE scorecard. The YES initiative has been praised by both public and private sectors for its potential to transform the lives of South African youth as well as the whole economy....

Guest: John Dlamini – Entrepreneur, Speaker and Facilitator

The problem of illegal abortions in SA seems to be escalating even with all the information and free services that are available. Many of these women, especially young girls, believe they’ll be treated differently by their friends, family and even by healthcare workers if their terminations come to light. Self-induced or illegal abortion procedures are often seen as a way to keep it secret. But ho...

We often find that there aren’t enough government schools that cater for disabled children (and the schools that are there, are not accessible to all children); the private schools are too expensive and this leave parents with no choice but to let their children stay at home. There are many parents who have even had to quit their jobs so that they can take care of their children. Is there enough w...

Why are Africa’s elections filled with ‘drama’ (for lack of a better word)? What fuels this growing trend of leaders not wanting to accept election results? Does this say something about electoral systems in Africa and a need for reform or is this a indication of leaders not wanting to let go of power? What is the role of the international community when a country finds itself in a situation like...

Guest Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach

Moral degeneration is SA is a major problem which negatively affects many societies. We should transform our society by addressing social problems and ending moral degeneration. How do we facilitate moral regeneration in SA? Guest : Seth Mazibuko –Social Development Activist (ASD) ,Programme Facilitator: Youth Moral and Ethical Leadership Programme and Coordinator of Making Our Communities Safer f...

The MACAH Foundation was established and officially launched in April 2018 with three founder directors (Prof André Venter, Prof Gert van Zyl and Dr Riana van Zyl). The foundation is registered as a Non-Profit Company (NPC) and functions as an independent body to generate third stream income and cultivate prospects and investors, as well as a facilitator to promote the proposed FS MACAH (Free Stat...

Guest: Dr. Alamain Mnene – Systems Thinker and Leadership Dynamics Specialist

Under the theme Addressing challenges relating to the decay of Morals and Values as seen in escalating Violence and Abuse gripping our communities, the men Engage Summit seeks to continue raising awareness on issues affecting communities and families and the broader impact these have in all of South Africa. It also aims to forge a collective understanding and work towards a buy in of all men in an...

Corruption in South Africa – Is the problem deeper than what meets the eye? Could this be an indication of our lack of firmness when dealing with corruption? Will we ever see an end to corruption? Guest: David Lewis - Executive Director at Corruption Watch

Mogodu Mondays – why is there a growing trend of serving tripe on Mondays? When did Monday nights become ‘play nights’? Guest (phone): Sbu Hlongwane – CEO Siyabangena Group / Dudu and Thenjiwe - Chefs

Hilarious, exciting and extra large on humor Abuti Lolo is an MC, Comedian and Ubumnandi Distributor. The perfect man to come to any function and ensure that it is fun. He was given the title Ubumnandi Distributor from one of his clients and has since never given up on that title because of constant reaffirmations. He believes that life is very tricky, it has its ups and downs but when an opportun...

Tshuku Tours is an inbound tour operator located in The Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng with operations throughout South Africa. We specialize in Heritage & Cultural tours, Township Experiences, Adventure and Leisure tours, Incentive Tours and Safari tours. We also provide Point to Point Shuttles and Transfers & Chauffeur Services throughout South Africa. We are SATSA (Southern Africa Tourism Service...

The Fresha Festival of free fun family al-fresco theatre will be staged for the third time on Durban’s North Beach at the end of the school holidays for three days on 18, 19, 20 January. The Fresha team has selected a programme of vibrant, engaging works that are non-verbal and last just 15-20 minutes. All the shows are in the daylight, in the open-air and free to all. The format of the day for Sa...

THE RENAMING OF STREETS, CITIES AND INSTITUTIONS IN POST-APARTHEID SA: where did it all begin; what is the significance thereof; how does government choose a place that needs to be renames and who to name it after; and some of the implications that come with renaming (e.g. are there consultation meetings with the community; costs that need to be considered) Guest : Advocate Sipho Mantula - Researc...

Why are we seeing an increase in the number of pastor/preachers who get divorced? Does this not nullify the messages that they give and the role that they play in the marriage counseling and conducting wedding ceremonies? Should a divorced pastor retain his position and serve the church? GUEST : Solomon Izang Ashoms – Christian Activist and Journalist

The recent mob attack in Hillbrow left many people shocked as residents watched a man (who was being accused of stabbing someone) being burn to death. Is this the community’s way of voicing frustrations with the SAPS and the way the respond to crime? And is it the right way to voice these frustrations? Is mob justice the only avenue that communities can take when playing their part in the fight ag...

There seems to be an increasing presence of females in the wine industry. And with South African wines being ranked among some of the best in the world, it would be quite interesting to know how women are doing in this business and what changes they have brought along with them We’ll also sample some of the Cheese and Wine offerings from Odd Wine Out Guest: Sharon Cao - Owner of Odd Wine Out - @od...

Carol Bouwer is a South African television presenter, producer and production company owner best known for hosting - and later producing - the SABC talk show Motswako: The Mix. Born in Soweto, Carol always wanted to be on television. Her screen career started with a presenting job on a commercial channel but her first big break came with the opportunity to present the youth dating show, Buzz. Her...

The break-in at the less-than-one-week old Menzi Primary School in Tsakane Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga

Are we battling with race relations as a nation but too angry to admit that we’re battling? Are we so angry with each other to a point where we’re endangering our children (physically and psychologically)? Or would it be foolish of us to think that race issues will not affect the coming generations? Guest (phone): Khwezi Mabasa - Part-time political science lecturer at the University of Pretoria a...

Many disabled people dread travelling on public transport because of the lack of facilities, especially for wheelchairs. Though the many municipalities have introduced bus services that cater for wheelchair users, the situation hasn’t improved. Some of these buses are not serviced regularly and wheelchair users are still faced with trauma of having to rely of few commuters to help and carry they t...

Zimbabwe is on fire as citizens are furious about the decaying economy. This past weekend, the fuel price had increased to approximately R50 a litre – this comes months after the country has been facing fuel shortages. Zimbabweans are angry and some are even calling for President Munangagwa’s resignation. GUEST: Prof Simphiwe Sesanti – Associate professor at Unisa's Institute for African Renaissan...

Guest: Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach