The National Briefing

It is believed that some interventions that have been applied to fight Covid 19 have actually assisted in lessening the high percentage of flu infections this year. How true is this? Guest: Dr Musawenkosi Mabaso – Chief Research Specialist and epidemiologist at HSRC

Guest: Sikhonathi Mantshantsha – Eskom Spokesperson

Guest: Prof Marc Mendelson is Professor of Infectious Diseases and Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town (UCT)

A Fourth body of a woman has been found in sugarcane field. Police have not ruled out the possibility of there being a serial killer in the province. Guest: Dr Gérard Labuschagne – Forensic Psychologist and former SAPS Profiler

Newspapers have reported that Cabinet has been advised to lift the tobacco and alcohol sales ban and move the country to Alert level 2 of the lockdown. We get the Liquor Traders of SA’s take on this Guest: Lucky Ntimane, convenor of the Liquor Traders of SA

Groups of youth called ‘Jozi to Stellenbosch’ are protesting against the poor living conditions of black people. Stemming from Youth day, about 15 student activists aimed to walk from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch for change. Guest: Musa Sithole, Jozi to Stellenbosch’ Spokesperson

Prof Shabir Madhi - Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Guest: Dr Jabulani Ncayiyana - Epidemiologist UCT Guest: Debbie Bradshaw- Chief Specialist Scientist for the SA Medical Research Council

A team from the University of Western Cape started collecting Jellyfish samples in waters across the African continent. The first specimens arrived at UWC late in 2017.The aim of this work is to build up and establish high quality resources for African jellyfish species that may be used to contribute to global studies and reviews. Guest: Verena Ras - PhD candidate, University of the Western Cape

Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyana who was recently axed as the chairperson of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders has taken the "House" and Traditional Affairs MEC Xolile Nqatha to court, challenging his removal from his position. Guest: Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyana

Court rules finding made by Adv. Terry Motau in his VBS Great Bank Heist report against former Limpopo ANC Treasurer Daniel Msiza is unconstitutional. Guest: Joseph Maluleke - ANC's Limpopo Treasurer, Danny Msiza's lawyer

Germany pledges EUR 500 000 towards critical drive to achieve the NPA’s strategic pillars of public credibility, independence, professionalism and accountability. The National Prosecuting Authority has received nearly 10-million rand to set up a structure, where the public can have direct access to the National Director, Shamila Batohi. According to the spokesperson of the NDPP, Sipho Ngwema, nine...

The South African Youth Chamber of Commerce (SAYCC) says they are shocked and dismayed at what they call the disregard of processes in relation to the filling of the vacant posts in the Board of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). The want the NYDA to be fixed or closed. Guest: Thapelo Maleke - the President of the South African Youth Chamber of Commerce.

Former Finance Minister Des Van Rooyen says he met with the Gupta family several times at their Saxonwold residence. Van Rooyen is testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry about his stint as finance minister that lasted four days in 2015. He was appointed by then-president Jacob Zuma, following the shocking removal of Nhlanhla Nene. He was later replaced with Pravin Gordhan following...

It has been revealed by Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter revealed that SA will be at “residual risk” of load-shedding until September 2021. Guest: Andre de Ruyter – ESKOM CEO

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that findings made by Advocate Terry Motau in his VBS Great Bank Heist report against former Limpopo ANC Treasurer Daniel Msiza are unconstitutional, unlawful and set aside Guest: Samkele Maseko -SABC Reporter

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, says even with the easing of the strain on the health system as the province flattens the curve on the Covid 19 pandamic, the economy continue to suffer. Winde says businesses that employ tens of thousands of people, are buckling under continued restrictions on economic activity. Guest: Alan Winde – Premier of the Western Cape

Business Unity South Africa CEO has called for action against corruption, because according to him, “Corruption kills nurses, doctors, commuters, and citizens relaying on fake PPE or without any protection because of corruption and theft” Guest: Cas Coovadia - Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO

According to the liquid Fuels Wholesalers Association of SA (LFWA) the supply of fuel to rural areas may dry up as independent fuel retailers are struggling against an unfair pricing methodology system that is tilted towards the oil majors. Guest: Peter Morgan – Director The liquid Fuels Wholesalers Association of SA (LFWA)

Guest: Dalitso Materechera at UJ in the Department Of Anthropopoly and Development Studies Guest: Dr Victor Munnik Associate Researcher for Wits Society Work and Politics Institute Guest: Prof Mary Galvin Lecturer Associate Professor of Anthropology and Development Studies At UJ

Free secure WiFi, at Chris Hani Baragwanath academic hospital at no cost to patients or doctors. The project was born from a call from hospital staff for a solution to help severely ill Covid-19 patients to communicate with loved ones. Guest: Rudolph Beets - Head of Carriers and Access at Reflex Solutions

The Khayelitsha Development Forum has raised concerns over the lack of servicing of clogged drains in Khayelitsha. According to them, the streets of Khayelitsha are covered in sewage. Guest: Ndithini Tyhido- Chairperson of the Khayelitsha Development Forum

Guest: Jennifer Dikeledi Ntlatseng – New IPID Head

On Sunday, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced that it was going to test an online and telephonic data collection in a trial run until 6 September. This would mean that respondents would be allowed to complete census questionnaires on their own or with the telephonic assistance of Stats SA call centre agents. A census provides small area data on demographics, socio-economic and living con...

Guest: Manny De Freitas MP, DA Shadow Minister of Tourism

Veteran Radio Broadcaster Bob Mabena has passed away at the age of 51. It was confirmed yesterday that the Power FM stadion manager passed away after admission to hospital. Bob started his radio career in 1989 in the then Republic of Bophuthatswana with the now defunct Radio Bop. Guest: Ernest Pillay – Safm Presenter