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Mediated Conversation: What is the role of Traditional leaders in the fight against Covid 05.01.2021 22:04

Guest: Dr Zulu Mathabo Zulu - Theologian, Published Author and Doctoral Practitioner Guest: Solly Nduku - National Unitary Professional Association for African Traditional Health Practitioners of SA general secretary

How Covid-19 Puts Women at More Risk than Men in Gauteng, South Africa 05.01.2021 9:03

Guest: Alexandra Parker - Researcher of urban & cultural studies, Gauteng City-Region Observatory

Wage increases negotiated by SACTWU during the lockdown last year, has become law from yesterday. 05.01.2021 11:23

Wage increases negotiated by SACTWU during the lockdown last year, for thousands of South Africans textile workers has become law from yesterday. Guest: Fachmy Abrahams - SACTWU National Collective Bargaining Officer

The SA Teachers Union says education staff and health workers must be deemed a priority group 05.01.2021 5:27

The SA Teachers Union says education staff and health workers must be deemed a priority group and must be vaccinated as soon as it’s reasonably possible.” Guest: Chris Klopper, the chief executive of the Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU)

Wise 4 Afrika disappointed by yesterday’s Alexandra Magistrate Court decision to release rape accused ANC PR Councilor 05.01.2021 11:34

Wise 4 Afrika disappointed by yesterday’s Alexandra Magistrate Court decision to release a rape accused ANC Johannesburg PR Councilor o R2000 bail Guest: Advocate Brenda Madumise, the director of Wise 4 Afrika

The ANC Caucus in Johannesburg has issued a temporary letter to suspend the councilor who has been accused of rape. 05.01.2021 11:27

Guest: Solly Mogase - African National Congress chief whip in Johannesburg

Economist Duma Gqubule says this lockdown is being used as a substitute for government’s failed public health measures. 05.01.2021 10:59

Guest: Duma Gqubule - Founding Director at Centre for Economic Development and Transformation

Prosecutors in Israel have released an amended indictment spelling out detailed charges against Prime Minister Benjamin 05.01.2021 8:24

Guest: Matshidiso Motsoeneng - Researcher at the Afro Middle East Centre

Mediated Conversation: we need a national meeting of minds on how to change Covid-19 behaviors 04.01.2021 22:36

Guest: Tessa Doom – Member of of Covid Comms Guest: Chris Vick – Convener of Covid Comms

Summary of the Public Briefing on South Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy 04.01.2021 26:19

Guest: Dr Zweli Mkhize – Department of Health Minister

Travelers using fake COVID-19 test certificates will face the full might of the law 04.01.2021 13:17

Travelers using fake COVID-19 test certificates will face the full might of the law after 17 fake certificates were identified at Beitbridge border post Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba – Limpopo Health MEC

According to the Progressive Health Forum South African, the state has betrayed its citizens by bungling the acquisition 04.01.2021 11:33

According to the Progressive Health Forum South African, the state has betrayed its citizens by bungling the acquisition of vaccines Guest: Dr Aslam Dasoo, one of the conveners of the Progressive Health Forum

The SA Guild of Actors has issued a memorandum urging legislators to prioritize their work on performer protection 04.01.2021 9:53

The SA Guild of Actors has issued a memorandum urging legislators to prioritize their work on performer protection and copyright reform in 2021 Guest: Jack Devnarain – Chairman of the SA Guild of Actors

DA launches 6-point action plan to urgently source Covid-19 vaccine 04.01.2021 9:40

Guest: John Steenhuisen - Leader of the Democratic Alliance

Joburg EMS team responded to flash floods in some parts of Lenasia and Protea Glen affected households 04.01.2021 5:19

Joburg EMS team responded to flash floods in some parts of Lenasia and Protea Glen affected households, no injuries were reported Guest: Robert Mulaudzi - Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Emergency Services

A group of Republican Senators have announced their intention to challenge Joe Biden's victory 04.01.2021 12:33

A group of Republican Senators have announced their intention to challenge the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory in last year’s November poll Guest: Brooks Spector - Associate Editor at ‎The Daily Maverick

Wrapping the week with Kim Heller – Political Commentator and Writer 31.12.2020 18:12

Guest: Kim Heller – Political Commentator and Writer

The National Council of SPCAs raises the alarm of the cruelty fireworks pose to domestic pets 31.12.2020 12:32

The National Council of SPCAs raises the alarm of the cruelty fireworks pose to domestic pets as well as farm and wild animals during the crossover to the new year Guest: Keshvi Nair - Spokesperson NSPCA

We are moving into the crossover of the year, how ready are the Durban Metro Police Service? 31.12.2020 4:08

Guest: Parboo Sewpersad - Durban metro police spokesperson senior superintendent

We are moving into the crossover of the year, how ready are the Johannesburg Metro Police Department? 31.12.2020 3:52

Guest: Xolani Fihla – JMPD Spokesperson

What is the impact of Fake news and disinformation around covid-19 vaccines? 31.12.2020 12:54

Guest: William Bird - director of Media Monitoring Africa

The CCMA recently ruled in favor of Solidarity in its dispute with Eskom 31.12.2020 6:15

The CCMA recently ruled in favor of Solidarity in its dispute with Eskom over the latter’s amendment to conditions of service Guest: Tommy Wedderspoon - Solidarity’s Electrical Coordinator

According to a leading gov’t adviser, UK needs tighter COVID rules to avert catastrophe 31.12.2020 6:34

Guest: Shabir Madhi – Professor of Vaccinology at Wits University

Mediated Conversation: why is South Africa only going to receive the covid-19 vaccine in the 2nd quarter of the year? 30.12.2020 23:39

Guest: Prof Barry Schoub - Chair Of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines

A new report by charity Christian Aid found nine of the worst natural disasters of 2020 caused damages of more than $5bn 30.12.2020 7:06

A new report by charity Christian Aid found nine of the worst natural disasters of 2020 caused damages of more than $5bn each Guest: Nhlanhla Sibisi - Climate and Energy Campaigner from Greenpeace Africa.