The View Point

Covid has resulted in new consumer behaviours that are expected to outlast the threat of the virus as consumers become used to a new way of shopping and spending. We’re in conversation with Chris Olsen, the COO at part-payment platform, Payflex and he gives us more insights into some of the key habits that are going to stick; and how retailers can survive and cater for the post Covid consumer? Tit...

According to results from a study of the Well-being Economic Research team of the University of Johannesburg, households in the highest income groups claim grants that are meant for the poor. How is it possible that the highest income quintile households can access grants aimed at the poor? Well it is possible. Think about it this way, to qualify for most of the grants, an individual or married co...

#Level4 #NationaliseClover #MosenekeInquiry Title: [• Mr.] Name: [• Sysman Motloung] Position at organisation: [• Political Science Lecturer at the North West University ]

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day. Incl. Daily Serial @ 21:45

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day. Incl. Daily Serial @ 21:45

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day. Incl. Daily Serial @ 21:45

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day. Incl. Daily Serial @ 21:45

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) through the Lesedi Youth Fund will assign over R32 million to pay for historical debts of 552 missing middle learners who are in their final year of study and require funding assistance to complete and obtain their qualifications. Title: [• Mr.] Name: [• Yershen Pillay] Position at organisation: [• CEO of the Chemical Industries Educa...

The loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa led to higher levels of food insecurity in many homes. In light of this, we’re talking about the Kellogg’s Better Days initiative. In partnership with the Department of Basic Education’s National School Nutrition Programme, Kellogg donates food that serves breakfast every school day to approximately 46 700 school children in s...

Sir Bongani Luvalo is the founder of the Cool Dads Foundation. The foundation focuses on mobilizing and conscientise young fathers to be active, available emotionally and physically in the lives of their children. They are advancing the development of young fathers to ensure that they positively respond to their responsibility of being fathers. Title: [• Sir (Mr.)] Name: [• Bongani Luvalo] Positio...

Young people as healthcare providers We’re in conversation with the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union under the theme of young people as caregivers (in hospitals, rehab centres and old-age homes). Our guest is the President of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union, Lerato Mthunzi and we will be looking at the advocacy work that the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union does. We will also get her views on •...

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistics industry has created a ripple effect that can be felt across every other industry. The logistics industry’s response to the pandemic has greatly influenced how well other sectors of the economy are able to adapt to our new reality. With backlogs at the country’s ports, travel restrictions affecting local transport mechanisms, and many car...

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to host its second national racism conference tomorrow. The last time the conference was held was back in the early 2000s when Thabo Mbeki was president of the country. The conference is expected to address the root causes of why racial discrimination still exists and whether efforts to address racial discrimination have progressed. The conf...

1. Testimonies continued at the Zondo – Former Public Enterprise Minister, Malusi Gigaba, was on the hot seat 2. 3rd Wave – high infection rates in Gauteng and in the Western Cape’s Garden Route / Deployment of SANDF to Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital / gov’s capability to handle the 3rd wave 3. Harrismith protest - 4. Jabu Mabuza’s passing – the businessman and former Eskom chairman died from Cov...

A study conducted by Higher Health and higher education institutions revealed the mental health of students took a knock during the lockdown and said counselling and emotional support services were made available to ensure their mental wellness. The study looked into the impact of Covid-19 on the youth and students in the post-school education sector, and it also revealed that pockets of Covid-19...

Living with psoriasis is more than a skin condition. This disease is a daily physical, emotional and psychological battle for one million South Africans living with this chronic disease and it can cause mental stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. People living with psoriasis face the reality of their condition at all times. Red, scaly patches on the skin, the itch that won’t go away, t...

“A majority of South Africans agree that racism allegations are an excuse used by politicians to cover up their failures. Everywhere-racism is pushed as a kind of opioid for the masses to dull people from confronting the real problems, but most people have already kicked the habit” this is according to Gabriel Crouse, the Head of Campaigns at the Institute for Race. The IRR has recently launched t...

#ZandileGumede (and co-accused charged with racketeering) #Israeli-Palestine (Benjamin has been ousted now there’s a coalition government) #G7Meeting (Ramaphosa asks developed countries to help Afrika) Title: [• Dr. (Mr.)] Name: [• TK Pooe] Position at organisation: [• Senior Lecturer – Wits School of Governance]

A study titled After School Programmes in South Africa: The Investment Case – was recently released by The Learning Trust (TLT), an education-focused NGO. The report made the case for how NGO after-school programmes (ASPs) are critical in reducing SA’s huge COVID -19 learning backlog and empowering our most vulnerable youth – and explains why more funding and investment is needed in this sector. A...

World Ocean Day is marked on the 8th of June annually. The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. It also produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocea...

Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize joins us on the line now, she is the chairperson of the June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation, and she is also the Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities… She penned an interesting article about integrity and ethics, and how it is more crucial now for all of us to look at our moral campus. Professor Mkhize believes that t...

We’ve been covering an interesting health campaign / competition in the past 18 months and it's time to rally together to celebrate our pharmacy heroes who have made our safety their priority during this global pandemic and beyond. In the last year, we’ve seen the unwavering bravery and strength displayed by our healthcare workers and pharmacists during the pandemic. Adcock Ingram OTC is showing g...

“Be intentional about guiding and supporting our youth. It is the best way to build a flourishing future” these are the words of Anja van Beek, a talent strategist, leadership expert and executive coach Anja talks about how she has seen many people getting stuck, settling for a job just because it is the first one available. This is not necessarily the best approach and she advises first-time job...

#Loadshedding / Eskom – We’re expecting more load shedding; Eskom says it’s seeing improvements since the new board took over; The Soweto/Eskom matter is still not resolved and this has led to more protests #CompCommission / Burger King BBBEE deal - An unprecedented decision by the Competition Commission to block a transaction by Grand Parade Investments Limited (GPI) to dispose of its investment...

How many more of our relatives, friends and loved ones are going to be scammed by proclaimed lawyers who now rob people of their road accident fund dividends & inheritances? Members of the public could sometimes rightly feel daunted by the prospect of using the services of a legal practitioner – this is according to Motlatsi Molefe, the CEO of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF). It’s no...