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The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will unpack how the Fruit Industry Social Accord will address challenges within the value chain and how it will impact farmers

Guest:  Fhumulani Ratshitanga – Chief Executive Officer of Fruit South Africa

 

The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will unpack how the Fruit Industry Social Accord will address challenges within the value chain and how it will impact farmers

Guest:  Fhumulani Ratshitanga – Chief Executive Officer of Fruit South Africa

 

This green organization started over a meal where nine friends resolved to plant a thousand trees during Arbour Month (September) in Cape Town’s marginalized and under-greened communities. Along the way, the group researched the best places to plant the trees and found like-minded people to help their campaign gather momentum. Once the group completed their goal, schools were asking for trees to be planted in the fields, more people wanted to volunteer their time and companies wanted to offer their support. Today, the organization has planted over 150 000 trees throughout southern Africa. Our next guest tells us more about their upcoming Reforest Festival taking place in April under the theme: Celebrating the age of restoration.

Guest:  Lauren Teasdale – Co-Founder of GreenPop

 

 

1. #NathiMthethwa (Fana Moekena calls for the Minister of Arts and Culture to take responsibility economic strife of artists)
2. #ISIS (US government has sanctioned four financial facilitators of the extremist group | Finance supporting conflicts in Uganda and Mozambique)
3. #FuelHikesMustFall (SA motorists start a petition in protest of the R1,46 increase)
4. #Libya (New transitional government approved by House of Representatives despite tensions with UN-supported administration)
5. #SAPostOffice (Postal service stops mail delivery to Russia, Ukraine & Belarus | SA Twitter drags the service for not getting local postal services delivered)

Guest:  Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator

Our next guest has been celebrating the graduation of the class of 2021 and has equipped 197 graduates to take the next step in their agricultural journey. The Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer has challenged these students to become active participants in the economic recovery and help the provincial government in building more agricultural schools. The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute was the first agricultural training centre on the continent and the oldest in the country

Guest:  Maritjie Cornelissen – Deputy Director of Student Affairs at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute

 

After someone dies, some of our most valued and fulfilling experiences are often coloured with a tinge of pain. Although depression and grief are different, both experiences may cause someone to retreat from the routines of daily life: A person may cut off from sources of support. A person may withdraw socially and emotionally. A person may also disengage from activities they found fulfilling and gave them purpose. Our next guest will provide tips on how we can support the emotional needs of our loved ones as they reintegrate back into society

Guest:  Paula Quinsee – Relationship Coach and Author

 

1. #PublicWageBill (Minister Ayanda Dlodlo set to meet with unions after the Constitutional Court judgment | Unions have not ruled out national strike action)
2. #ThulasNxesi (National Labour Migration Policy open for public comment | Companies will be fined up to R100 000 for noncompliance)
3. #FIFA & #EUFA (International Football bodies’ bans Russian clubs from hosting or participating in football events including the EUFA Champions League)
4. #AndreaJohnson (President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints a new NPA Investigating Directorate)
5. #AlanWinde (Premier of the Western Cape fires MEC for Community Safety, Albert Fritz)

Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator

One out of four people are affected by cancer in South Africa. Our next guest’s personal experience with cancer compelled her to form the Machi Filotimo Cancer Project. Since launching the project, she has launched a cyclethon that is aimed at raising funds for patient care and creating cancer awareness. The event challenges everyday South Africans to support cancer survivors, make a difference and honour a friend who has been impacted by the terminal illness

Guest:  Evy Michalopoulos - Founder of the Filotimo Cancer Project

 

Our next guest has launched its latest initiative, “Little Acts of Heart” and is calling on South Africans to help others, no matter how small or big. The organization would like to capture these moments of heart, and encourage South Africans to share their experiences in a bid to record one million selfless acts. As a reward for reaching a million selfless acts, our next guest has committed to matching these contributions by donating food hampers to the value of R1 million to those in need

Guest:  Rinee Mudavhi - Brand Manager at Jungle

 

 

1. #KetanjiBrownJackson (President Bident nominated the first black, female Supreme Justice as #BlackHistoryMonth closes out)
2. #ThandiModise (Minister of Defense launches probe into State Security Agency corruption)
3. #Proteas (Kyle Verrynne's maiden century puts SA in the driving seat on Day 4 of the second Test)
4. #JuliusMalema (EFF leader beats Parliament's bid to get CIC to apologize to the Judicial Service Commission and Judge Matojane)
5. #AfricansInUkraine (Reports of racial discrimination against Africans on the border posts | Nigerian and Ghanian governments putting out statements surrounding the protection of their citizens)

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator