The Aubrey Masango Show

Last week, the Competition Commission fined British multinational bank, Standard Chartered, R42 million after it admitted to engaging in currency manipulation. This evening on political analysis we talk about the manipulation of the rand and dollar by the banks and Standard Chartered banks admission of guilt in this crime and settlement. How do they manipulate the currency, what does this mean for the economy and how far does the rot go? To unpack this we’re joined by Patrick Mathidi, Head of Equity and Balanced Funds at ALUWANI Capital Partners.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the festive season, shopping malls frequently become vulnerable to criminal activities. On Sunday night, a police officer lost their life in a tragic incident at the Pavilion Mall in Durban, where they were shot and killed during a robbery. Joining us on this story is Garrith Jamieson, Paramedic Spokesperson.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In SA, CVD is responsible for almost one in six deaths, claiming more lives than that of all the various types of cancers combined. Every day, 225 South Africans die from heart disease and strokes and CVD is the second leading cause of mortality in the country. This evening on Medical Matters we talk about the multi-disciplinary collaboration and research to stem the tide of diabetes and diabetes-linked cardiovascular disease (CVD) and we’re joined by Prof Eric Klug, President of SA Heart Association.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s edition of South Africans doing great things, we feature Zanemvula Dayimani, founder and director of The Inkwenkwezi Youth Development Sporting Foundation which  is a youth-led rural based non governmental, Non Profit Company established in 2015 by unemployed graduates to give back to their communities and to gain practical workplace skills.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated 2024 general elections are around the corner, when millions of South Africans will head to the polls to mark their X. The IEC is urging South Africans to register and make their mark during the polls. The Electoral Commission will host its first voters registration this weekend on 18 & 19 November 2023 to get as many South Africans registered before the voters’ roll closes. To give us more information on how this will unfold and answer some of your questions we’re joined by Mr Thabo Masemula, IEC’s Provincial Electoral Officer for Gauteng.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Needlework and embroidery provide a unique and tactile way of narrating stories. The careful crafting, selection of materials, and attention to detail make each piece a work of art that can convey narratives across cultural, personal, or historical dimensions. Ever worn a well-knitted jersey sewn by your grandmother and thought Ah, there’s a story to tell her, well after this chat you might just want to do so.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA has reported Israel to the ICC for its bombardment of Gaza. What are the diplomatic implications of this and what is the likely outcome of this move by SA? For a country that was considering not being part of the ICC and they have deliberately disobeyed an order by the ICC when Omar-Al Bashir was here, what should be made of this move by South Africa? To unpack this, we’re joined by Prof. Chris Landsberg is professor and SARChI Chair of African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and Senior Associate at the UJ School of Leadership.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic relationships can leave you feeling guilty or responsible for the problems in the relationship. You may feel like you did something wrong or that you deserved to be treated poorly. If you're struggling with guilt related to trauma, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional. This evening’s “In Conversation with Dr Eve” we talk about toxic relationships and trauma.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.