The View Point

Guest: Dr Johann Lamprechts, Executive Board Member of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa   Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, essential for good vision, is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Africa affecting more than 6 million people. Shockingly only 1 in 20 are aware they have glaucoma and 50% will be blind in one eye by the time they...

Guest: Dr Sean Phillips, Director General in the Department of Water and Sanitation   Incentive based regulation is an innovative and uniquely South African response to challenges in the water sector. The Blue Drop Certification programme seeks to induce changes in behaviour of individuals and institutions to facilitate continuous improvement and adoption of best practice management of the deliver...

Guest: Prof. Mias de Klerk, Director of the Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies at Stellenbosch Business School  The Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies at Stellenbosch Business School has released a Manifesto for Responsible Leadership for a Better World , challenging South Africa’s leaders in business, government, civil society and the media to “stress-test” and assess themselves aga...

Guest: Chris Nissen, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission]   The South African Human Rights Commission is a Chapter 9 institution tasked with dealing with cases known as human rights violations. A human rights violation is when any of your rights in the Bill of Rights are abused or violated, but they do not handle all violations because there are already a number of organisatio...

Guest: Michael Bagriam, Labour law attorney at Bagriam Attorneys South Africa’s labour legislation affords employees protection against discrimination on several grounds, including religion. This protection has at its foundation the constitutional protection of a person’s dignity. However, all constitutional rights have their limitations. These limitations are often tested in the workplace. We con...

Guest: Mpho Dagada, President of ARISE SA Mpho Dagada is a multifaceted professional whose illustrious career encompasses authorship, keynote speaking, entrepreneurship and astute investment. Rooted in his very nature, he embodies the qualities of a solution architect, a fervent communicator, and a catalyst for transforming mindsets. Moreover, he has ascended to the status of a luminary in the dig...

Bheki Makhubu - Veteran Journalist Guest: Mfanasibili Sihlongonyane , Journalist  Guest: Bheki Makhubu, Editor of The National Newspaper Journalists in Eswatini continue to work under immense pressure from the country’s Monarch. For years now, journalists and human rights activists have had to flee to neighbouring countries amid attacks by the law enforcement and endless detentions. In recent news...

Guest: Mongezi Sihlahla , Beneficiary, farmer and former military veteran Farmers in the Eastern Cape have been given cattle and goats with superior genetics to Eastern Cape communal and smallscale farmers as part of the ongoing implementation of the livestock production improvement scheme (LPIS) by the provincial Rural Development and Agrarian Reform department. The livestock production improveme...

Guest: Howard Feldman, Radio host, writer and commentator  Since the devastating attack on Israel by Hamas in October 2023 and the non-ending retaliation by Israel on Palestine, some South Africans, under various groupings and formations, have traveled to Israel and Palestine to witness what the civilians are faced with. We have also seen a number of Israeli and Palestinian citizens go to several...

Guest: Mongezi Sihlahla , Beneficiary, farmer and former military veteran Farmers in the Eastern Cape have been given cattle and goats with superior genetics to Eastern Cape communal and smallscale farmers as part of the ongoing implementation of the livestock production improvement scheme (LPIS) by the provincial Rural Development and Agrarian Reform department. The livestock production improveme...

Guest: Chad Schaefer, People Advisory Service leader at EY How can impact entrepreneurship help drive sustainable and inclusive growth in South Africa’s rural communities? Whether by accelerating the creation of quality jobs, expanding affordable access to vital goods and services or advancing the economic participation of underrepresented groups, rural development projects (if done right) will cr...

TakeOver Tuesday - How Can We Increase Youth Engagement And Voter Participation In The Upcoming National Elections’. Guest: Sentle Nell, Academic Fellow at the European University Institute   Having had extensive experience as one of the youngest black women in the renewable energy sector in South Africa, Ms. Nell is currently an Academic Fellow at the European University institute (EUI) and is th...

Interview Khoi dictionary - Ensuring that Indigenous Languages Do Not Die. Guest: Mr Julius Dantile, Executive Head of Languages

Guest:Dr. Katlego Lekalakala , Member at the KeReady February is not just about hearts and flowers; it's Sexual Reproductive Health Month too! Gauteng Health dropped some stats - 40% of men visiting at health facilities presented with an STI.  In October 2023, Western Cape data showed that contraception use is taking a dip in their provinces. Ke ready is all about empowering young people to make s...

Guest: Dr Layckan van Gensen, Cape Town-based legal expert - Recently obtained her doctorate in Mercantile Law at Stellenbosch University (SU) If your image (physical image, voice, signature, likeness, etc.) has been used without your consent for commercial purposes, especially in the absence of a contract, proving your case in court would be difficult because South African law does not recognise...

Guest: MEC Thabo Meeko, Free State MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA in short) In his 2023 State of the Province Address, Premier Hon. Mxolosi Dukwana made a commitment that the province will host the second instalment of the Free State Investment Conference as part of the government's efforts to grow the economy by harnessing investments. This...

Guest: Moeletsi Mbeki, South African political economist The ANC has been in government ever since the end of the apartheid system of racial segregation in 1994, but its reputation as South Africa’s liberator has been eroded and its support  has gradually declined. The ANC has had thirty years to demonstrate its capabilities. There is no doubting that a promising beginning was made, but the nation...

Guest: Matshidiso Lencoasa, Feminist Economics Lead For Budget Justice Coalition Fiscal policy, gender responsive budgeting, human rights budgeting (education and health care), climate change financing] Guest: Lukhona Mnguni, Acting Executive Director at the Rivonia Circle and Political Commentator President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his eighth State of the Nation address (Sona) on Thursday in the...

Guest: Thilivhali Livhadi,Gauteng Regional Mamag at Love

Guest: Dr Nazz Daniels, Member of South African Society of Psychiatrist

Guest:Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Journalist at TechCentral

Guest: Dr Chris Van Straten, Global Health Adviso for Clinical Governance at International Attorneys

Guest: Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of IEC

Guest: Ntuthuko Mgiba, Director and Founder of Mgiba Law Inc  A deceased estate comes into existence when a person dies leaving property or a document which is a will or purports to be a will. Such estate must then be administered and distributed in terms of the deceased's will or failing a valid will, in terms of the Intestate Succession Act, 81 of 1987. The procedure which must be followed to ad...

Guest: Lesetja Jacob Dikgale, Executive Mayor of the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality As South Africa stands on the precipice of upcoming elections, our attention turns to the indispensable role that municipalities play in shaping the trajectory of our nation. Municipalities serve as the bedrock of service delivery, addressing the essential needs of our communities. Today, we embark on a journey...