The Aubrey Masango Show

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Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe Party is emerging as a strong competitor in by-elections leading up to the general elections. The MKP showed strength in the local polls in Mpumalanga last week Wednesday, building on previous successes in two by-elections in KwaZulu-Natal. How much representation could they have in the National Assembly after the 29th of May? Also how do you vote for a party with no structural leadership? Is it Zuma’a face that makes the attractive to voters? Joining me to have this discussion is Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu.

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As the world braces for a wave of elections in 2024, the spotlight on AI's role in political campaigns will be intensified. With nearly a third of African states heading to the polls,  the debate surrounding the regulation of AI in political campaigns is ongoing, reflecting the multifaceted challenges posed by its widespread use. From misinformation to deepfakes, the landscape is filled with obstacles that defy conventional regulatory approaches. So how will AI be monitored during these upcoming elections and what lessons can we learn from other countries that have encountered AI problems? To help us understand more about AI during these electoral phase we’re joined by Glen Mpani, is the Host and Convenor of the International Political Campaigns Expo (IPE).

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Today marks 14 days since six year Joshlin Smith has been reported missing. On Sunday, Western Cape police announced that they had widened the search for Joshlin by sending drone operators and search and rescue dogs to the area. Amidst the search for Joshlin, Missing Children South Africa said too much damage was done by social media reactions on the search for Joshlin in the past two weeks. We find out how social media has done this and why this should be avoided from my guest, Bianca van Aswegen, Missing Children South Africa’s National coordinator.

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According to the World Health Organisation, TB is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS), globally. Nearly 4500 people lose their lives and 30 000 fall ill with TB everyday. Maybe you’re someone diagnosed with TB or know someone who is, join us as we look at the state of TB, it’s advancements in research and treatment methods, types of TB that exists and more. This is medical matters folks and my guest tonight is Dr Becky Kgole, Specialist Physician and Pulmonologist.

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TT100 is a non-profit organisation in Lethabong that runs a business innovations awards programme, for organisations and individuals that operate within the developing socio-economic contexts of South Africa. Joining us to tell us more about the organisation and its impact is Lizo Poswa, the project manager of tt100.

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Our profile interview this evening is Bronwyn Pretorius,Chief Marleting officer for Ackermans. Brionwyn draws inspiration from her family's humble beginnings and the legacy of resilience they instilled, Bronwyn approaches her work with gratitude and humility. She has honed her strategic acumen and marketing prowess to lead impactful initiatives that resonate globally and she joins us this evening as our profile interview.

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This evening on Current Affairs we’re talking to Mr. Bonolo Ramokhele, Board Chairperson of City Power, he joins to talk about the turnaround strategy of the entity, his term in office coming end in March, and his plans ahead.

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This evening on Psychological Matters, we look at the issue of whether the mental well-being of mothers is adequately considered especially in cases where there’s abuse or filicidal acts. The issue of maternal filicide in South Africa – the act of a mother killing her child or children – while devastating, is a complex issue that cannot be simply broken down. With more deaths at women's hands, there is a need for increased awareness and effective action. Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO OF the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, joins us for this discussion.

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