The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani Bingwa

Bongani talks to The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith about Donald Trump’s visit to American hurricane-ravaged state, Houston Texas. Trump’s visit comes days after the slow-moving storm killed at least nine people and led to mass evacuations.

Bongani talks to Professor Mark Swilling who is one of the academics from leading SA universities to provide a report that shows evidence against government. The report shows how state capture dates far back, before the so-called Gupta emails.

Bongani chats to two FNB employees, Siphesihle Jele and Simon Masimula who were fired for their social media utterances. Also joining the discussion, is Gontse Rapulana-Seakamela who is the Chief Executive  and Legal Officer, Peer Influence SA about policies surrounding employer’s social media.

Bongani talks to Executive Director at Corruption Watch, David Lewis about Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to immediately investigate allegations of state capture. Ramaphosa says there is no reason for the Hawks and the NPA to wait anymore for a Commission of Inquiry, which is yet to be appointed.

Bongani speaks to spokeperson for KZN MEC for Education, Kwazi Mthethwa about a video that surfaced, showing a female teacher caning a school pupil. The department says it is investigating and has promised to act against the two teachers involved.

Bongani has a Friday chat with Simphiwe Dana about her latest music, motherhood and her activism.

Bongani talks to Lumkile Mondi who is Senior Lecturer at Wits School of Economics and Business Science about why it might be a good idea to privatize SAA. Also, on the line is General-Secretary of Saftu Zwelinzima Vavi who thinks the parastatal should not be privatized

Bongani talks to Megan Lee, who is a registered dietician at the Heart and Stroke Foundation about ways in identifying signs that someone might be suffering from a stroke.

Bongani talks to Jozi Catz chairperson, Chris Verrijdt about their signed agreement with Digger’s Rugby Club. This is in the effort of fighting the notion that rugby is a game of hyper masculinity and haven for homophobia.

Bongani chats to Jakkie Cilliers from the Institute For Security Studies and Head of Immigration Services, Jackie McKay about the allegations that the department of home affairs has an anti-immigration policy that that deters skilled foreigners from coming to South Africa