According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the country, followed by HIV/Aids,. CVD is responsible for almost 1 in 6 deaths ( at 17.3%) in South Africa. Adding to these shocking statistics, 215 people die every day from heart disease or strokes.

Possible speaking points

- What is a stroke?

- What happens to someone’s body when they have a stroke?

- Who is more likely or at increased risk, to have a stroke?

- What is F.A.S.T. and why is this acronym important in preventing a stroke

- Signs to look out for should someone be experiencing a stroke

- What treatment options are there for stroke victims?

- What can people do to prevent strokes?

- How stats differ locally when compared to other African/ international countries?

Guest 1 on the line: Dr Karsha Quarrie, the Operations Manager and Clinical Directorate at Life Healthcare

Matomani is a proudly South African company using mopani worms to provide you with a sustainable, low-impact, organic, healthy and protein rich addition to your diet. Not only are our products great for your diet, but it also supports rural communities and preserves our environment. We aim to invest a portion of our profit back into developing of the communities in rural Limpopo. We believe that by educating and upskilling youth in Limpopo, we can enable them not to depend on picking and selling of mopane worms as major source of income. Welcome to a new take on Tsonga cuisine mixing traditional and modern mopani products and recipes.

Guest on the line: Wendy Vesela-Ntimbeni ; the owner and founder of Matomani.

Guests on the line: Mtomdala Zanemvula

On Saturday, 29 October 2022, Advocates for Transformation in partnership with the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and The Bridge Group of Advocates, launched the first of its kind moot court competition at Christian Brothers’ College, Mount Edmond in Pretoria.Three judges of the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division) comprised the adjudication panel. The learners were judged on their preparation and their ability to think on their feet. The project is aimed at exposing learners of diverse backgrounds to the advocacy side of the legal profession whilst educating them and creating awareness on important issues they grapple with on a daily basis, such as bullying, peer pressure, identity, anxiety and depression, teenage pregnancies and gangs. 

Guest : Ciska Bezuidenhout -The Bridge Group of Advocates

Guest 1 on the line: Wayne Duvenage - the CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA).

This was announced on Wednesday during the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered in Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Godongwana has washed his hands over Gauteng’s e-tolls and has put the ball in the provincial government’s courts.

This comes after the announcement that the National Treasury will now take over 70% of Sanral’s (SA National Roads Agency) R47 billion debt, and it has allocated R23.7 billion to settle Sanral’s maturing debt while leaving the remaining 30% to be covered by the Gauteng government.

Godongwana said there was a need to move from debates and find solutions to dealing with Sanral’s debt.

He said:

To resolve the funding impasse, Gauteng provincial government has agreed to contribute 30% to settling Sanral’s debt and interest obligations, while national government covers 70%. Gauteng will also cover the costs of maintaining the 201 kilometres and associated interchanges of the roads. Any additional investment in the roads will be funded through either the existing electronic toll infrastructure or new toll plazas, or any other revenue source within their area of responsibility.

Guest on the line: Gugulethu G. Xaba -Chairman Adamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd / Amandla Omnotho

Guest on the line: Secretary General of AFRACA, Mr Thomas Thompson Essel

African Rural & Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA)

In the continent with over 1.2bn people and over 65% of arable land – and huge agricultural potential in rural areas of Africa particularly – there is need for funding.

As Amandla Omnotho – we were invited to participate in the conference by AFRACA which happened in Durban from the 24 to 28 October 2022, with quite a few countries from Africa represented.

Today we have the Secretary General of AFRACA, Mr Thomas Thompson Essel – His profile as attached …

WHAT IS AFRACA?

Guests on the line: Boipelo Bokaba, Body and Sex positivity advocate.

-Self-love affirmations 101

-Your body has changed but your sex life doesn't have to decline: getting over insecurities of weight gain or weight loss

-Foreplay before foreplay- tips to get yourself exited for the main event ( Keeping planned sex exiting)

Talking points:

- The role of fantasy

- Understanding BDSM & kink culture

- navigating mismatched libidos

Guest on line: Nicole du Toit - a sex coach / educator / counsellor based in Cape Town

Property professionals need to be aware of the Property Sector Transformation Charter Code (the Property Charter), as well as the Property Practitioners Act (No 22 of 2019) (PPA). Section 20(1) of the PPA states: “The Property Sector Transformation Charter Code, as amended from time to time, applies to all property practitioners.”

Lack of enforcement by PPRA against undesirable practices where certainly Home Owners Associations require Property Practitioners to pay accreditation fees even though this has been outlawed in terms of the PPA .Consumer awareness to educate members of the public to trust black brands

Guest : Herman Mazibuko, founder Agent Director of Amalga Real Estate Agency

The SAB Foundation, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), held their prestigious awards ceremony to honour those making a difference in South Africa. As well as the accolades, the foundation awarded R18 million in grant funding and business development support to 29 deserving entrepreneurs at its 12th annual Social Innovation and 7th annual Disability Empowerment Awards. First prize in the Social Innovation category went to Elizabeth Moynihan from Pro-Opt Engineering and their innovative adaptation of the tractor, the Kotonki. The all-terrain multi-purpose low-cost utility vehicle assists emerging rural farmers in performing their daily tasks. Designed by Xavier Meeuwissen and Pierre Quoillin, the Kotonki features a swivel carriage connected to an A-frame, operated by a single joystick for seamless forward, reverse and side-to-side steering.

Guest 1 on the line: Liz Moynihan –Managing director at Pro-Opt Engineering