The National Pulse

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza has expressed disgust on the increasing incidents of sexual violence against senior citizens in the province. This following media reports about the rape of an elderly woman, 89, while she was left at home with a grandchild in Umzikhulu area of Harry Gwala District on the Southern KwaZulu-Natal. Guest: Nonhlanhla Khoza, MEC for Social Developm...

There are many obstacles that women face with in the workplace and the manufacturing industry is an especially challenging environment. To respond to this, McCain Foods recently launched a programme named Dare to Lead, a South African programme focusing on the empowerment and growth of women at all levels, promoting self-confidence, building leadership skills, engaging growth in relationships and...

Three people have been sentenced to death in Malawi for the murder and mutilation of a person with albinism. Passing sentence on Tuesday at the High Court in Mchinji, Judge Esmey Chombo said it would act as a strong deterrent to others and help put an end to the crime. So today, we dispel some of the common myths associated with the condition. Guest: Nomasonto Mazibuko, National Director of the Al...

The High Court in Pretoria has sealed the banking records of donors to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s successful CR17 campaign for the ANC presidency. On Friday last week, Ramaphosa’s legal team approached the court and argued that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane obtained documents with financial information in them illegally. Guest: Professor Shadrack Gutto, Constitutional Law Expert

Trade union, Solidarity is intendingon taking action against former Eskom chief executive Brian Molefe. This follows last week’s Constitutional Court ruling which dismissed Molefe’s application for leave to appeal a High Court order related to his R11 million pension payout. Guest: Anton van der Bilj- Head of legal at Solidarity

We learn more about the Embrace Mothers Movement, a movement mobilizing support, care and the agency of South Africa’s mothers, with a specific focus on getting this right from the beginning of the motherhood journey. Guest: Olwethu Mlanzeli, Communications Strategist for the Embrace Mothers Movement

As part of commemorating Women’s month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is on a drive to educate members of the public about various services available to them. So today we are joined by AdvocatePraiseKambula who will tell us more about the functioning of Sexual Offences Courts and how the public can access them. Guest: Advocate Praise Kambula, Chief Director of Promotion...

Last week, the UN food agency launched a $331-million appeal for aid donations to feed millions of people in crisis-hit Zimbabwe. According to the World Food Programme (WFP) around five million people, or a third of the 16 million Zimbabweans, are in need of aid and at least half of them are on the cusp of "starvation. Guest : Eddie Cross - Zimbabwean Economist

The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) is inviting submissions to its inquiry into media credibility and ethics. The independent inquiry was launched on June 24, with a panel of commissioners headed by retired judge Kathleen Satchwell and panellists NikiweBikitsha and Rich Mkhondo. Guest: Kate Skinner, Executive Director at SANEF

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we ask – what is the purpose of NHI? According to the department of health, the National Health Insurance (NHI) is a financing system that will make sure that all citizens of South Africa (and legal long-term residents) are provided with essential healthcare, regardless of their employment status and ability to make a direct monetary contribution to the NHI Fund....

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we ask – what is the purpose of NHI? According to the department of health, the National Health Insurance (NHI) is a financing system that will make sure that all citizens of South Africa (and legal long-term residents) are provided with essential healthcare, regardless of their employment status and ability to make a direct monetary contribution to the NHI Fund....

The trial of the Pastor Timothy Omotoso and two co-accused to resumed in the High Court in Port Elizabeth today. Last week, Judge Irma Schoeman dismissed Omotoso’s application to have his trial heard in the jurisdictions where the alleged crimes took place. Schoeman said that would only prolong the trial and did not see how this would favour the accused. Guest: Veronica Fourie - SABC reporter

The ANC in KZN has still not said a word on the fate of eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede. Last night the party’s provincial leadership met to discuss Gumede’s future. The party put Gumede on extended special leave after she was arrested on fraud and corruption charges in May Guest: Sanusha Naidu- Political Analyst

Today the Education MEC for Education in Mpumalanga,BonakeleMajuba held a press briefing to outline the outcomes of the investigation that was conducted by the Department of Health following the incident of suspected food poisoning involving learners of Nelson Ngubeni Primary School. The investigations revealed that there were no mircroorganisms that could have caused their deaths. Guest: Jasper Z...

According to Freedom Front Plus, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has lost more than 9,5 million rounds of ammunition and 4 357 firearms over the last six years. The figures were revealed by Police Minister BhekiCele in response to a parliamentary question posed by Pieter Groenewald , leader of Freedom Front Plus. Guest: Pieter Groenewald , leader of Freedom Front Plus

Dr VusiSibanda joins us to talk about the rights of migrants living in South Africa. He is of the view that the ministry of police infringed the rights of migrants during the recent arrest of migrants and the search and seizure including the destruction of property in the operation entitled “OkaeMolao”. Guest: Dr VusiSibanda, President of the African Diaspora

According to SA Medical Research Council, early initiation of and exclusive and continued breastfeeding are among the most effective interventions to reduce infant and child morbidity and mortality. They are also suggesting that these interventions also improve early childhood development and reduce the risks of childhood obesity and noncommunicable diseases. However, rates of exclusive breastfeed...

A Ugandan court on Tuesday charged Bobi Wine, a singer-turned-politician and known adversary of President YoweriMuseveni, with “annoying” the country’s leader in a move some analysts say is part of a “worrying” increase in political repression. Guest: Dr Vusi Sibanda, Political analyst and President of the African Diaspora Forum

Earlier on today, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa has complied with the remedial action of the public protector's report in the matter of Ivan Pillay's pension pay out. This basically means that President Cyril Ramaphosa does not have to take any action against Gordhan until the outcome of his review of the Ivan Pillay pension matter has been argued in court...

The Human Rights Commission together with Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) today launched a report titled “Why Sex Work Should be Decriminalized in South Africa.” The report presents new findings from research based on interviews with female sex workers in four provinces of South Africa. Guest: Skye Wheeler- women's rights emergencies researcher at Human Rights Watch

The ANC has come out in support of its President Cyril Ramaphosa. It says the leaked emails about his alleged involvement in the CR17 fundraising campaign is a calculated move to detract the party from dealing with issues affecting the country. Several emails were published this weekend, revealing the names of people approached for funding. They suggest Ramaphosa had intimate knowledge of his fund...

On Tuesday, thousands of protesters in Malawi’s Blantyre city blocked roads with burning tyres, calling for the country’s electoral body to resign following a presidential election that they claim was rigged. The demonstrations have been taking place across Malawi, including the capital Lilongwe, where streets, property and cars were damaged. Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Visiting Researcher at the C...

Guest: Cindy Kruger

AfriForum has laid criminal charges of money laundering and corruption against the minister of transport Fikile Mbalula at Brooklyn police station. The organisation accused Mbalula of getting special favours from the owner of Sedgars Sport, who was the supplier of sports products to the department. The supplier allegedly paid between R300 000 and R680 000 in 2017 for a Dubai trip for Mbalula and h...

In our celebrating excellence feature today we speak to PinkyMatjekane who is a former BanyanaBanyana player and soccer contributor. She is currently involvedwith an organization for Legends and Masters’ with former PSL/BafanaBafana and BanyanaBanyana players. The organisation is aimed at bringing about change in our young people who are passionate not only about football but sports as a whole. Gu...