Guest: Carina  Smith-Allin | Head of PR & Communication for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region at DiDi

Last week, various unhappy Uber, Bolt, InDriver, and DiDi drivers planned to protest in Cape Town. The drivers have accused the e-hailing taxi apps of abusive working conditions, calling them greedy and heartless. Africa speaks to Carina Smith-Allin, Head of PR & Communication for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region for DiDi about some of the claims made by the drivers.

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Guest: Brandon Abdinor | Climate  Advocacy Lawyer at Center For Envomental Rights

Delegates of COP26 have agreed to reduce the use of coal, end "inefficient" fossil-fuel subsidies, and boost climate targets sooner. The decision came about despite last-minute objections from China and India, who are two of the world's largest emitters. Africa is joined by Brandon Abdinor, Climate Advocacy Lawyer at the CER to talk about what this means for South Africa.

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Guest: Steve Nel | Sales and Rentals Manager at Just Property

The return on investment of any given renovation project is a function of local market characteristics, the condition of the residential real estate market when the property is sold, and the quality of the work performed. Africa speaks to Steve Nel. Sales Manager at Just Properties about if remodeling certain areas of your home will pay off in the long run.

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Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 CapeTalk

Wouldn't you want activewear and leisurewear that does everything from preventing injuries to regulating body temperatures - all while you look and feel good? Tune in now, to our resident Fitness Enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen, discussing ATHI Health & Fitness, and the Founder who started the exciting brand: Zanele Salman

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Guest: Renate Stuurman |  at South African Actress

This sequel to the 2016 romantic comedy "Happiness is a Four-Letter Word" starring Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau, and Renate Stuurman is finally out! Happiness Ever after is currently on Netfilx and Africa is joined by actress Renate Stuurman to talk about the film and more.

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Guest: Dick Forslund | Senior Economist  at Alternative Information & Development Centre

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) yesterday and touched on various economic issues, including the supplement of SOEs and economic revival following the looting that took place in the country earlier this year. Africa Melane is joined by Dick Forslund,  Senior Economist at the Alternative Information Development Center to talk about the Ministers plan to curb corruption in the country

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Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 CapeTalk

Our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen has health and wellness - particularly for children - in sight, in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day. Tune in as she discusses an amazing organization with resources for Diabetics, and find out just how to spot symptoms of the condition and why we should be wearing blue today.  Type 1 diabetes symptoms are easy to miss in children… That’s why Sweet Life Diabetes Community has launched the Wear Blue for Diabetes campaign this November.

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Guest: Steven  McEwen | Co-founder and CTO  at Red Lab

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘seeing is believing but with Red Light and, more importantly, Near-Infrared Light therapy, its healing benefits come from the energy our eyes can’t see. Africa is joined by Steven McEwen, Co-founder of the Red Lab to talk about how Red Light and Near-Infrared Light (NIR) therapy has been proven to treat short-term ailments and provide therapeutic assistance to numerous tangible conditions.

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Guest: Ntomboxolo Makoba-​Somdaka,  Transport MEC Daylin Mitchell's spokesperson

Africa is joined by Ntomboxolo Makoba-​Somdaka, Transport MEC Daylin Mitchell's spokesperson to talk about the current e-hailing taxi drivers strike in the city. MEC Daylin Mitchell met with Uber and Bolt drivers yesterday  discuss the planned protest for today.

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Guest: Zimbali  Mncube |  at Institute for Economic Justice

As the country gets ready for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to give his first Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), The Institute for Economic Justice fears the MTBPS will further retard economic recovery. Africa is joined by Zimbali Mncube to talk about the problems around high unemployment, inequality, and poverty, lack of access to basic services, and low economic growth in South Africa.

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