The View Point

Pride Manautlala will be discussing the Future of Work. In this conversation, we discuss what the shifting dynamics of the pandemic means for women building businesses (partnerships), women in the workplace (diversity & inclusion) and women in leadership (managing remote work). Papama Mtwisha will be discussing Taking your Business Online, Going Digital with a focus on the Future of #MadeInAfrica...

The heroin economy has shaped the growth of coastal villages, border towns and megacities across East and Southern Africa. Ports and airports continue to be targeted by organized crime groups to traffic illicit goods. This booming industry is enabled by unplanned and dysfunctional urbanization, migrating youth population, unemployment, weak governance, organized crime and widespread corruption amo...

Originally from Newcastle (KZN), our next guest has been a great advocate for women empowerment, entrepreneurship & financial independence. From as early as 2011, she has curated unique spaces that facilitate networks that can share tools for professional & personal development. She has worked alongside successful thought leaders within the following sectors through her companies: Media, Finance,...

One in five women struggle with infertility in South Africa, particularly affect those with a family history with mental illnesses anxiety & depression. Men are equally affected by infertility, with some of the side effects of taking anti-depressants being lowering likelihood of fertility. Guest: Prof. Renata Schoeman - Psychiatrist & member at South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP)

In recent weeks, the country's electricity supply has become more constrained. The nation's power supplier has embarked on a campaign to reduce not only the demand on power by lowering the use of non-essential items on the national grid. It also highlights the impact of illegal connections (cable theft, meter tampering, bypassing, illegal prepaid vouchers, nonpayment, etc.) & how much a damage ill...

According to the Institute of Race Relations, the South African economy can recover its economic position in the long-term and grow by up to 7% by the end of the 2022 financial year. Guest: Herman Pretorious - Deputy Head of Policy Research at Institute of Race Relations

Every Monday, we open the show with the top stories trending over the course of the weekend. We let our political analysts as well as social commentators weigh in and tell you what to look forward to this week. Guest: Khanyi Magubane - Political Analyst & Broadcaster

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) announced that it will improve the delivery of a fully blended and fully online learning experience to more than 64 000 students. Despite previously working with another learning provider for more than 23 years, TUT wanted to improve the quality of learning content delivery and increase its options for blended and fully online learning. Guest: Israel Rosales...

Every year the University of Cape Town (UCT) honours a high school teacher who has been nominated by a former learner who is now studying at UCT. The learner sends a motivation to a committee stating why their teacher is suitable for this accolade. The Award rewards outstanding high school teachers who are making a difference in the lives of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa....

On the 16th August, we will mark the eighth anniversary of the Marikana massacre. Each passing year is another without justice for the mineworkers and their families. This is evidenced by the lack of prosecutions of those responsible, and the failure of the government to release the report by the Panel of Experts on Policing and Crowd Management which was completed in 2018. Guest: Zamantungwa Khum...

Our first guests were part of a webinar held by the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal assessing the policing system during this national lockdown. The police has not managed to lose the public's trust through the use of excessive force, ending the life of Collins Khoza in Alexandra. This has also highlighted the failures to protect the most vulnerable members of society: women, children, LGBTQI+ commun...

Guest: Phakami

In this week's interview, we discuss the public's access to information the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and how investment companies such as Labat Africa have been become fastest growing institutions despite the COVID 19 pandemic. We also discuss the impact of government debt, rising retrenchments within the labour market and how pension funds are bailing out ailing state-owned enterprises. Guest:...

The Loeries, a non-profit company, is Africa and the Middle East’s premiere initiative that recognizes, rewards, inspires and fosters creative excellence in the brand communication industry. As the highest accolade for creativity and innovation across the region, the Loeries promotes and supports creativity by helping marketers, agencies and consumers appreciate the value of ideas and fresh thinki...

The Women's Alliance of the Black Business Council celebrates its first anniversary by partnering with UN Women South Africa and hosting a webinar on Gender responsive public procurement. This webinar is part of critical discussions that will held over the course of Women's Month that seek to promote gender equality, bolster women's participation within our economy and get cash into the hands of w...

Guest: Bonani Shikweni - Owner of Hlubuko Designs

Africans migrating (legally and illegally) to South Africa and what this means for the state resources and the rights of South African citizens. Guest: Ottilia Anna Maunganidze - Head of Special Projects in the office of the Executive Director at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Judi is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Tourvest Holdings and she remains the President of the South African Nuclear New Build Plant Company (SANNPC). Prior to this, she was a Senior Vice President of Areva, the global nuclear and renewable energies company. Judi was also Managing Director of Motorola South Africa and prior to that, the Managing Director of the SABC’s public...

Gail Johnson is the foster mother of Nkosi Johnson, who died of AIDS in 2001 at the age of 12. Nkosi first came into the limelight in 1997 Gail Johnson, challenged a school in Melville, Johannesburg, for refusing to enrol him because of his HIV status. His courage as a HIV-positive youngster gave him the reputation as an “Aids icon” after he spoke out at several gatherings including the United Nat...

We’ve had an overload of fake news over the past pandemic months. One of the most damaging falsehoods to emerge has been that COVID-19 + moms can transmit the virus through breastmilk to their little ones, and should stop breastfeeding. There are anecdotes from various countries indicating that this misinformation is causing moms to avoid breastfeeding during the pandemic. Guest: Dr Chantell Witte...

In celebration of Women’s Month, we’re in conversation with men who have defied the gender stereotypes and have ventured into careers that are predominantly classified as ‘a woman’s job’. We have on the line, a man who teaches at a crèche and a man who helps women deliver babies. The occupations of midwifery and a pre-school teacher have traditionally been for women but there are a FEW wonderful m...

Guest: Mr Mighti Jamie - A political analyst and Podcaster

Open Line, Students Sharing their experiences they're faced with during the covid-19 pandemic. Guest:Thobeka Mthethwa Guest: Thabo Thembe Guest: Thuzani Mnyando Guest: Sake Zito Guest: Xola Mehlomakulu

Last month, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) held a webinar that explored Africa’s varying Artificial Intelligence strategies and how they are impacting on the continent’s economic growth. With 10 years left to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, it is believed that the AI solutions that we identify today will need a few years to develop, a few more years to achieve scale...

Women’s financial inclusion has been an underused source of growth that if addressed can spur inclusive development. Given the important role women play in shaping the next generation, their financial inclusion will lead to greater security and prosperity for women and men, their families, enterprises and communities. Guest: Neo Mofokeng - Programme Officer At Graca Machel Trust