The View Point

Guest: Oratile Sekele - Chief Executive Officer - Tswalanang Logistics 

Guest: David du Toit - Sociology Lecture, University of Johannesburg 

South Africans have been questioning government’s decisions and, in some cases, diplomacy where war-torn countries are concerned. This evening, we’re tryingto get a deeper understanding of how alliances are formed and how political formations influence these alliances: Is about a common past or a past in common? Is it about the economy and the economic gains? Is it about human rights issues and/or...

Zulaikha Patel has packed a lot into her 21 years. Born in 2002 her mission is to redefine and reinforce the positive representation and empowerment of black women and girl children through activism that aims to combat institutional racism in post-apartheid South Africa, books, academic work and her non-profit company, called Dare to Change, focuses on empowering children through literacy and on b...

According to estimates by the World Health Organisation, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity annually, which is worsened by the increased prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In Africa, more than 116 million people were already estimated to be living with mental health conditions pre-pandemic and this has l...

Guest: Nikki Munitz, Author and Wellness Counsellor at Sandhurst

Guest:Tshepo Mojapelo, Attorney and Director at Mojapelo Attorneys

Guest: Magashule Ghana, Leader of RISE Mzansi

The fire that sparked out of building in Marshall town has sparked a lot of controversies. Two weeks ago, the City of Johannesburg's probe into the hijacked buildings within CBD led investigators to rogue lawyers who are alleged to have gone into the deeds office to irregularly change the owner's details. Guest:Greg Vermaark, Eviction specialist Attorney at VMB  

Guest: Prof André Wessels  

Guest: Dr Criselda Kananda - Acting Deputy Chair of the SAWID Trust  

Guest: Bandile Mgibili - Poet, Author, Graphic Designer, Mentor   

Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana - Attorney at Dubazana Attorneys  According to a report in the Sunday Times, the city has identified 188 hijacked buildings in the city center. The Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association has compiled a list of 57 properties that have been hijacked, where residents are charged between R600 and R1,200 a week by their “landlords”. While the city and private p...

Guest: Simphiwe Dlamini - International Secretary Communist Party of Swaziland Eswatini's legislative elections on Friday are not anticipated to alter the political climate of the nation. As the last absolute monarchy in Africa, parliament merely serves as an advisory body, and anyone who defies the king does so at their own risk.  Eswatini political reform opponents and traditional elders are sai...

Guest:  Dr. Hekeen Hanekom - Member of the Breast Imaging Society of SA Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer amongst women in South Africa affecting 1 in 27 women and 23% of all cancers diagnosed.  This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) is emphasising the importance of early detection through regular self-examinations, even as e...

Guest: Reagan Allen - Western Cape MEC of community safety and police oversight.    

Guest: Ian Allis- Criminal Lawyer What could be the legal implication harbouring a criminals? Some of these people are your siblings, your parents and your children. In some cases we know they did something wrong but you don’t want to report them. What kind of trouble can you be in?.  We also look at Harbouring illegal immigrants  – This conversation is taken from an article released this weekend...

Guest: Dr Gideon Groenewald – Geologist For those communities that have been without water since last week, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Following severe water shortages, Rand Water reports that reservoirs in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni are being refilled. The water loss was attributed to a power outage at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The events of the past week...

Guest: Kimal Harvey - Candidate attorney in the LRC's Cape Town office

Guest: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster – Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa As we mark Heritage Day, it is vital that we admit that the rainbow nation is a failed project. For 30 years this government failed to capitalize on the goodwill of South Africans and on the collective talent pool of this country to weave a social fabric which is resilient and attractive to all.   They failed to craft a collect...

Guest: Dr He Liehui - Chairman of Touchroad International Holdings Group A delegation composed of around 140 officials and entrepreneurs from Zhejiang Province, China, led by the leader of CCPIT Zhejiang and Jinhua Municipal Government, is scheduled to visit South Africa from September 19th to 23rd to look for investment and cooperation opportunities with the South African business community. The...

Guest:  Mellaney Roberts - A multi-award-winning contemporary ceramist The difficulties faced by artists amidst the persistent problem of load shedding - specifically highlighting the impact load shedding has on kiln firing and how to navigate the world of ceramic art. Kiln firing is not a quick process as it can take hours or even days to complete. Load shedding, with its scheduled power cuts, ca...

Guest: Peter Knights - Co-founder and CEO of Wild Africa Fund aiming to be leading environmental communicator in Africa and support local on the ground. World Rhino Day is an international observance celebrated on September 22 every year. Inaugurated by WWF South Africa in 2010, its purpose is to raise awareness of the need to protect the five existing species of rhinoceros: white rhino, black rhi...

Guest: Vusi Kunene - South African Actor Best known for his role as villain Jack Mabaso in the soapie Generations. Vusi was born in Meadowlands, north of Soweto in Johannesburg. He was actually born on Friday the 13th, but one of the nurses thought this was bad luck and changed it to the 12th. Vusi discovered his acting abilities at the Shell Road to Fame School of the Arts, which was set up to as...

Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana - Attorney at Dubazana Attorneys  Assault is a serious criminal offence in South Africa, and it is one of the most commonly reported crimes in the country. Assault can take many forms, ranging from verbal abuse and threats to physical violence that causes injury to another person. Common assault is a type of assault that involves the use of force or violence against anot...