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The Eskom Development Foundation Business Investment Competition, how does it work and who can enter? 11.02.2021 5:50

Guest: Cecil Ramonotsi - Chief Executive Officer for Eskom Development Foundation

The airline SA express has now been sold to the Kenyan airline Fly Sax for a price of around fifty million rand 11.02.2021 5:22

The airline SA express has now been sold to the Kenyan airline Fly Sax for a price of around fifty million rand - but it owes its creditors over nine hundred million rand. Guest: Guy Leitch-Editor of SA Flyer Magazine

How prepared is Parliament for tonight’s state of the nation address and how is it going to work out? 11.02.2021 6:16

Guest: Jomo Nyambi - National Council of Provinces House Chairperson responsible for Committees & Oversight

There is the state of the nation address tonight - and there are expectations for President Ramaphosa to talk about 11.02.2021 8:49

There is the state of the nation address tonight - and there are big expectations for President Cyril Ramaphosa to talk about the covid-19 vaccine rollout and economy Guest: Mpumelelo Mkhabela - Political Analyst

The African Rail Industry Association calls on government to restart an overdue conversation about railway infrastructur 11.02.2021 3:57

The African Rail Industry Association calls on government to restart an overdue conversation about railway infrastructure and get the economy moving Guest: Mesela Nhlapo - African Rail Transport Association CEO

Trade Union Solidarity says any blanket decision to make vaccination compulsory will be unlawful 11.02.2021 4:23

Guest: Anton Van Der Bilj - Head Of Legal at Solidarity

The United Nations security council fails to agree on a joint declaration on Syria 11.02.2021 5:30

Guest: Na’eem Jeenah - Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

Mediated Conversation: What has been the impact of the recent heavy rains on farmers and food prices? 10.02.2021 24:51

Guest: Dr Deon Terreblanche - vice-chair of the World Meteorological Organization’s Research Board affiliated with Brown University Guest: Sputnik Ratau - Department Of Water and Sanitation Spokesperson Guest: Wandile Sihlobo - Lead Economist at Agbiz

The electoral court has granted the electoral commission permission to postpone by elections 10.02.2021 8:12

The electoral court has granted the electoral commission permission to postpone by elections that were due to be held in March - because of the lockdown GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, CEO of the Independent Electoral Commission

As part of the report released last week by the SIU here was a reference to the Eastern Cape scooter scandal 10.02.2021 5:25

As part of the report released last week by the special investigating unit there was a reference to the Eastern Cape scooter scandal Guest: Brian Harmse from Fabkomp, the owner of the company contracted to manufacture the scooters

What was the role of members of parliament during the state capture era ? 10.02.2021 9:12

What was the role of members of parliament during the state capture era - and how should they conduct oversight of government to stop corruption? Guest: Richard Calland (Associate Professor in Public Law at UCT

Restaurants continue to struggle during lockdown level 3 and some could face closure 10.02.2021 5:04

Guest: Wendy Alberts - CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver the State of the Nation Address tomorrow 10.02.2021 3:33

Guest: Mathew Parks - Parliamentary spokesperson for the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

Lead investigator of the Astrazeneca trial in South Africa believes we should still use the AstraZeneca vaccine doses 10.02.2021 8:00

Lead investigator of the Astrazeneca trial in South Africa believes we should still use the AstraZeneca vaccine doses that arrived here Guest: Prof Shabir Madhi - Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersran

The City of Joburg would like to take over the accounts of Soweto residents who have refused to pay their Eskom bills 10.02.2021 8:23

The City of Joburg would like to take over the accounts and problems of the Soweto residents who have refused to pay their Eskom bills for many years. Guest: Seth Mazibuko – Orlando action committee chairperson

The Department of Basic Education publishes the school calendar for 2021 10.02.2021 5:31

Guest: Elijah Mhlanga - Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

In china a team from the world health organization examining the source and start of the covid-19 pandemic. 10.02.2021 5:17

Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Foreign Policy Analyst at the Institute for Global Dialogue

Mediated Conversation: Last week the constitutional court ruled that the RICA is unconstitutional. What does this mean? 09.02.2021 26:33

Guest: Avani Singh – Director of Power Singh Inc Guest: Thami Nkosi – Project and Surveillance Organizer at Right2Know Guest: Sam Sole – Managing Partner at Amabhungane

Single mothers living in high-risk communities afflicted by poverty and crime can benefit from parenting programmes 09.02.2021 4:47

Single mothers living in high-risk communities afflicted by poverty and crime can benefit from parenting programmes that focus on their personal wellness Guest: Dr Izanette Van Schalkwyk - implemented the Power Moms wellness programme

How are viruses grown? 09.02.2021 9:07

Guest: Thulile Khanyile - Wits University Lecturer and PHD Candidate (Molecular Medicine and Hematology Investigating Hiv-1 Vaccines

Competition Commission publishes Final Guidelines for consumers to be given the right to choose where to service vehicle 09.02.2021 5:48

Competition Commission publishes Final Guidelines for consumers to be given the right to choose where to service and repair their vehicles without consumers losing the manufacturer’s warranty Guest: Sisa Mbangxa - APMMA (African Panel beaters and Motor Mechanics Association) President

The Zondo Commission heard yesterday from two former ANC MPs who were chairs of parliamentary portfolio committees 09.02.2021 4:30

The Zondo Commission heard yesterday from two former ANC MPs who were chairs of parliamentary portfolio committees about the issue of trying to provide oversight Guest: Busi Chimombe - SABC senior political reporter

What powers does the minister of home affairs have when it comes to granting South African citizenship? 09.02.2021 6:18

Guest: Gary Eisenberg: Founder and Immigration Attorney at Eisenberg & Associates

Is there enough clinical Data on how the AstraZeneca vaccine can protect against the 501YV2 strand? 09.02.2021 9:23

Is there enough clinical Data on how the AstraZeneca vaccine can protect against the 501YV2 strand? Guest: Mia Malan - founding editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

A group of Joburg officials went to Kliptown in Soweto yesterday 09.02.2021 7:43

A group of Joburg officials went to Kliptown in Soweto yesterday, a place where the freedom charter was signed and they found a huge number of illegal connections Guest: Mpho Moreane - MMC for Environment and infrastructure services at the City of Jobannesburg