Vaccine hesitancy is a severe threat to global health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The term refers to the delay in acceptance or the refusal of vaccines, despite the availability of vaccination services. It’s a serious risk to the people who aren’t getting vaccinated as well as the wider community.

Guest: Professor Charles Shey Wiysonge - the Director of Cochrane South Africa, a research unit of the South African Medical Research Council, and one of 15 Cochrane Centres wordwide.

Guest: Tebogo Mathebeng Mfete

According to Andy the programme need to be improving….and it should be called Gender based crimes.

Guest: Andy Mashaile – Interpol Ambassador,Turn Back Crime (Camapaign)

From today, Wednesday 2 December (from 08h30), women and other victims of domestic violence in South Africa are able to contact the National Shelter Movement of South Africa’s (NSMSA) 24-hour toll-free Shelter Helpline.

This is the first national helpline exclusively dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse access shelter services in each of the nine provinces, while also assisting with a variety of other issues that impact survivors.

Guest: Fisani Mahlangu – Executive member of the National Shelter Movement of South Africa(NSMSA)

In today’s world, whichever solution you try to reimagine for the future, especially when you deal with poverty and inequality, you have to address the inclusion of women, not only dealing with the violence against them but to address issues of inequality holistically. One of the core themes this year for the 16Days of Activism is economic justice for women.

Guest: Sixolile Ngcobo – Provincial Manager of the Commission of Gender Equality in the Western Cape

What is the role of the traditional healers when it comes to fighting against this pandemic (HIV/AIDS)?

Guest: Makhosi Abraham Mnguni – Director of Positive Flames South Africa

As the world observed World Aids Day on the 1 December, South Africa used the opportunity to reflect on the gains made in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The Big question is: What have we achieved since the dawn our democracy in the fight against Hiv and Aids?

Guest: Professor Francois Venter, leading HIV clinician and divisional director of Ezintsha Wits University

Guest: Tebogo Mathebeng Mfete.

Guest: Michelle Hope - is a dedicated Sexologist, educator and activist with over 15 years of experience...

The private sector must do more to support government and include South Africans with disabilities in the workforce. This will not only benefit the individuals as well as businesses, but the economy at large. That was the overarching message during today’s multi-stakeholder gathering organised by LESCO Manufacturing in Johannesburg, ahead of International Day of People with Disabilities.

Guest: JONATHAN SHAPIRO, CEO LESCO