Guest: Bishop Meshack Tebe - The Secretary General of All African Alliance Movement (AAAM)

All African Alliance Movement launched yesterday.

According to the party, three years ago, a group of concerned church leaders, traditional leaders, technocrats and civic organizations met to deliberate on the moral decay that had surfaced in both our political and religious spheres, and the on-going societal challenges faced by South Africa. The formation of the multi-organizational alliance is in response to the people’s dissatisfaction and increased disillusionment with the current government, born out of frustration with

corruption, lack of accountability and leadership, the collapse of the education system and unabated levels of crime, and the many societal ills that besiege this country.

The party has put forward former chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as its presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, saying it's responding to what it sees as a decay in the system.

 “The movement, they say, is united by a common cause of fighting inequality, addressing the imbalances in our judiciary, promoting peace, and social and economic justice. The movement is inspired by our unifying love of our country while giving voice to African independent churches, African indigenous spiritual structures, and civic organizations.” Talking Points: -Would you call yourself a Christian based Political party? -South Africa has a majority Christian society, why do you think many of those who ARE Christians have not backed a Christian based political party ACDP, and how do you think you will compare?

-We have moved into times where the majority party system doesn’t seem to be working, and more of a coalition system, might AAAM be willing to be part of a coalitions? -If so, which parties would you be willing to be in coalition with, and which wouldn’t you want to be in coalition with?

Guest: Bishop Templeton Mbekwa , President of African Religious and Traditional Leaders Council

Guest: Apostle Derrick Moswana ,President of Christians of South Africa

Guest:” Bishop Joschua Maponga , Fighter of spiritual colonialism NB: SACC Were invited, but were unavailable for the interview

What is /should the role of Black churches be in our society today?

Objective:

- To understand –

· How should religious organisations respond to moments of need in society?

· Do religious organisations have an obligation, beyond prayer to respond further?

Guest (Switzerland): Professor Elham Manea, from Zurich University, who specialises in Shari'ah Law  She delivered the khutbah (sermon)

Guest: Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque and Director of the Oxford Institute for British Islam

Guest: Dr Lubna Nadvi – Political Scientist and Academic at UKZN

Guest : Dr. Sheetal Bhoola - Lecturer in Sociology Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Zululand

Dr Sheetal Bhoola lecturer and researcher who has a PhD and two MA degrees penned an opinion piece wherein she asks Hindus are celebrating religious festivals - but at whose expense?

In it, she says “An important conversation to be had should be one that intends to modify patriarchal traditions within the Indian South African community would be far more purposeful.” She further states that “Amidst a globalised modern society, I have to ask, why are we women still encouraging patriarchal lifeways? Changes that empowered the Indian South African women have also empowered the Indian South African men. They now have wives that are breadwinners, excellent homemakers, chefs and parents. In most of our homes, our husbands are the breadwinners and parents only. They occasionally choose to be involved in sharing household chores and daily food preparation. Meanwhile, we are doing it all.”

What are Hindu dictates of men within marriage?

Guest 1: Mkhulu - Solly Nduku General Secretary of NUPAATHPSA also a National Chairperson / Sector Leader for THPs under the @SANAC

Guest 2: Fika Mathe, lead pastor and founder of Living Stones Assembly

Guest: Bishop Marothi Mashashane- President of the South African National Christian Forum SANCF

The South African National Christian Forum SANCF is of the view that the entire constitution of the country need to be reviewed especially since it doesn't serve or protect the poor and voiceless, instead it advance the powerful and rich political connected.

Democracy should be seen as an instrument of equalization, more broadly as a means of reaching and lifting up the lowest community groups.

Guest 1: iNkosi Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa, Director of Vusizwe sika Menziwa Foundation for Historical Research and Head of the Pokwana ka Menziwa Royal House in kwaZangashe

Guest 2: Rafeek Hassen. Founder and Director at iiFRi. iiFRi ISlamic Interfaith REsearch Institute based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Guest 3: Apostle Derrick Moswana –President of Christians of SA

Does this is anyway affect the connectedness of those who have passed and those still living?

Objectives:

To understand the spiritual implications of damages, caused by natural disaster or otherwise to gravesides.

Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - The president of the Rastafari United Front

In the video, Ramathuba was heard saying the patient should seek medical care from Zimbabwean

President Emmerson Mnangagwa because her department does not have the budget to assist illegal foreigners.

In a recent conversation with Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, the

Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says leaders can do more to prevent hospitals from becoming overburdened.

Guest: Professor Thuli Madonsela - Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellenbosch

There she conducts and coordinates social justice research and she teaches constitutional and administrative law. She is also the founder of the Thuma Foundation, an independent democracy leadership and literacy social enterprise.