The View Point

Guest: Nobuntu Hlazo – Webster -     Member of Parliament Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One SA

Guest: Deidre Moyce -     Leadership Development: Southern African Association of Youth Clubs    

Guest: Randolf Jorberg -     Entrepreneur and owner of Beerhouse 

Guest: Anele Dlamini, Commercial Law Attorney As we wrap up Savings Month, it’s essential to not only celebrate our financial achievements but also to confront the more challenging aspects of personal finance—specifically, debt. This evening we look into the legalities surrounding debt to provide a comprehensive guide on how to navigate these often complex waters. We'll also explore the debt colle...

Guest: Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy Tonight, we have a special guest in our studio, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Recently appointed as the Minister of Electricity and Energy on the 30th, Dr. Ramokgopa now serves in the 7th democratic administration, following his impactful tenure as the minister of electricity. This evening, Dr. Ramokgopa will provide us with an over...

Guest: Sewela LangenD, Communications specialist, Author and Owner of Book Circle Capital ] Tonight’s #TuesdayTakeOver guest is an award winning author and bookstore owner who’s passionate about literacy especially in children. Sewela has had the honour of facilitating book discussions at two big book festivals in May – The Franschhoek Literary Fair and the Kingsmead Book Fair. And recently, the m...

WHAT ARE THE LAWS AND PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE APPLIED AND CONSIDERED WHEN DROPPING CRIMINAL OR CIVIL CHARGES AGAINST A PERSON?  Criminal procedures remain complex to those who are faced with the unfornate situation of having to turn to the law to seek justice.  They can also be cumbersome and expensive which can result in the complaint dropping the case.  Though the law does have room for one to...

Guest: Professor Andre Odendaal, Historian, Author, and Vice Chancellor's Writer-in-Residence at the University of Western Cape Guest: Dr Leigh-Ann Naidoo, Educationalist, Human Rights Activist and Lecturer at University of Cape Town This evening building on conversation that was had on the show last Tuesday with Hassan Hogard we look into a topic that has shaped the very fabric of our nation: the...

Guest: David Harrison , CEO of the DG Murray Trust We're in conversation with Dr David Harrison, the CEO of the DG Murray Trust. He believes that if children are not out on the national development agenda, South Africa will  not achieve the NDP’s targets of economic growth and productivity.  He is of the view that, inorder to increase employment rates be need to build human capabilities couple wit...

#TuesdayTakeOver: “The role of anti-apartheid sports movement during the liberation struggle” – a tribute to Frank van Der Horst (Human Rights Activist and founder of the South African Council on Sport)   Presenter:  Hassen Lorgat - Manager of Policy and Advocacy for the Bench Marks Foundation   Guest:  Prof Noor Nieftagodien –  Prof of History at Wits University 

Black Business Federation unpacks crucial five-year policy needs for black businesses ahead of Cabinet Lekgotla Wanda Jaca Secretary General of Black Business Federation This week marks a significant event in our nation's political calendar: the Cabinet Lekgotla, the first cabinet policy conference. This evening we are joined by the Black Business Federation as we unpack the top five policies that...

Guest: Senzo Ndlangamandla, CA and HoD for Accounting Science at Walter Sisulu University Senzo Ndlangamandla is an accomplished education and leadership professional, having served as the JSE Investment Challenge Coordinator in the Mthatha region from 2015 to 2018, introducing students and learners (predominately from rural communities) to stock exchange dynamics. He has climbed the rank in the a...

Guest: Nthutuzelo Mdledle African Critical Commodities Conference Director] This evening we look into the global race for electric vehicle (EV) dominance and explore how this technological revolution is set to shape the future of South Africa's economy. As the world transitions towards sustainable energy solutions, major automotive players are vying for the top spot in the EV market. This race is...

Guest: Sipho Hotstixx Mabuse Thirty-seven years ago, Sipho’s half-a-million-selling smash-hit single “Burn Out” changed the face and shape of Afro-pop and township jive like no other song or artist in pop music history. Today there are few instruments he cannot play. Flute, piano, saxophone, kalimba, alto flute, timbales and African drums all feature at some point in his repertoire, all played wit...

Today’s VP Legend’s Lounge has had an illustrious career in the arts as singer, songwriter, record producer and is also a Member of the  National Assembly of South Africa . Madlingozi rose to fame when he and his band Peto won the Shell Road to Fame contest in 1986. He later formed a group called Gecko Moon with Alan Cameron, a fellow Peto member. Ringo Mandlingozi, Musician and Politician    

Samke Mnguni Youth Leadership Programme Manager at the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund Tonight’s #TuesdayTakeOver looks into "What does the Government of National Unity mean for the youth?" With the digital economy and content creation emerging as vital levers for job creation, we explore how these sectors can drive Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME) development. We'll also examine innovati...

Guest: Moeletsi Mbeki, Political Analyst

Guest: Gasant Abarder, UWC Spokesperson

Guest: Zazini Molo, Head of EmpowaWomen AND head of The Speakers Firm] Zazini Molo stands at the intersection of empowerment, leadership, and inspiration. As the Head of The Speakers Firm and a seasoned speaker,Zazini orchestrates narratives that resonate with power and purpose. She also spearheads EmpowaWomen, a transformative platform for women leaders, shaping futures and fostering growth. Prof...

Guest: Sibongile Mkhabela, Chief Executive Officer of Barloworld Empowerment Foundation Today’s VP Legend’s Lounge is social worker by profession and a passionate social activist by orientation is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as well as the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust. Mme Sibongile Mkhabela was recently honoured with the Invisible Giant awa...

Guest: Kabelo Letebele, Legal Practice Council Senior Manager The Legal Practice Council has expressed concerns over the recent poor performance in the competency-based administration examination, with candidates achieving a pass rate that is over 5% lower in the May attorney’s admission exams. The council says that despite organising an Education Colloquium earlier this year to discuss curriculum...

The International Day of the African Child, observed annually on June 16th, commemorated the 1976 Soweto uprising by raiseing awareness about the rights of African children. Since 2022, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Africa has used this day to emphasise the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for youth health and education. The AI...

Young people’s voices have gone unnoticed for far too long in South Africa, even after the fees must fall protests and shocking unemployed stats showed us that our young people are suffering, frustrated and yearning to be heard. This evening, we zoom in on what this GNU should bring for the youth of this country.  Guest: Louis Boshoff,  SPOKESPERSON FOR AFRIFORUM YOUTH Guest: Thilivali Livhadi, CE...

Takeover Guest: Moeketsi Koahela, Education & Training Officer at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Sociologist. Gender, Sexuality, and Violence Researcher The country’s elections concluded with the African National Congress (ANC) emerging from the country's  May 29 election  with just 40.2% of the vote — down from 57.5% five years ago, the first since the party took over. These results are steering...