Lebo Ramafoko, CEO of Soul City Institute for Social Justice talks about the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot to support victims of domestic violence. The chatbot, known as rAInbow, aims to address issues of gender-based violence (GBV), partner control and unhealthy relationships, by providing information and support to victims of domestic violence and their friends and family.

Paul Zille, CEO of the Tourism Conservation Fund talks about his organisation launching Rhino Gin to aid in the conservation of rhinos, offering the public a way to make a difference.

Seb Schneider, founder of Motherland Coffee Company talks about creating a movement that reclaims Africa’s coffee heritage.

Rowan Pybus, producer of Makhulu Media producer talks about using Virtual Reality Films to tackle Stigma in HIV Treatment. Using the latest technology, the films help to demystify HIV testing.

As we commemorate World AIDS Day, Helen Rees, Founder and Executive Director of Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (WRHI) and University of Witwatersrand talks the link between HIV infections and contraceptives

Corruption Watch was named one of the winners in the Google Impact Challenge South Africa for their Bua Mzansi – Know Your Police Station project. Kavisha Pillay – Head of Stakeholder Relations and Campaigns at Corruption Watch, talks about how the organisation will develop an interactive online tool aimed at enhancing public participation and transparency in the South African Police Service (SAPS), which will enable communities to hold the police accountable.

Our guest presenter this week is Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of UCT. The two guests that she has chosen to interview is Lindiwe Tshabalala, a student of hers for many years and currently completing her PhD at UCT, as well as her sister, Shosho Mmutlana

Warren Nebe, founder and director of Drama For Life (DFL) talks about the 10th Drama for Life Conference and Festival ‘Transforming Arts | Transforming Lives’

Caroline Gillet talks about their project, Radio Live, which is an on-stage radio show concept that blends the energies of live music and debate to create a dynamic space for young people to speak out about the issues that are most important to them.

Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and scenario strategist, and Andile Tlhoaele, Chairperson at B-BBEE ICT Sector Council at B-BBEE ICT Sector Council sahre their highlight of the week