Proudly SA CEO, Eustace Mashimbye speaks about the upcoming local wines expo taking place over the weekend

Senior scientist at the South African Medical Research Council, Dr Zoe Duby highlight access challenges in South Africa for the Lenacapavir HIV prevention rollout

Director of the Centre For Child Law, Karabo Oza speaks to Joanne Joseph about what the law says about parental alienation  

Executive Manager at OUTA, Julius Kleynhans speaks to Joanne Joseph about borehole users no longer needing to register boreholes used for households.

As more people struggle with anxiety, depression and emotional distress, many are turning to AI chatbots for comfort and advice instead of mental health professionals. Whether it's cost, stigma, long waiting lists or the promise of anonymity, the trend is growing—but so are the concerns. Experts warn that while AI can be a useful tool, it's no substitute for qualified mental healthcare and, in some cases, could even make a crisis worse. 

Guest: Dr Yumna Minty, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

For many parents, a separation doesn't just end a relationship—it can also mean losing precious time with their children. Parental alienation, where one parent deliberately damages or blocks a child's relationship with the other parent, is a growing concern, with many fathers saying they're the ones most affected. The issue has now reached Parliament, with the African Transformation Movement calling for greater attention to its impact on families and children's wellbeing. 

GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM spokesperson

Energy drinks are a favourite among many teenagers, but are they doing more harm than good? England is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, citing growing health concerns. Could this be the kind of intervention needed to protect young people, and should South Africa be considering a similar move? 

GUEST: Elske Rich, Dietitian and Spokesperson for The Association of Dietetics in South Africa

Some traders in Kimberley are counting the cost after surprise compliance raids by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications and law enforcement agencies. Unsafe and non-compliant goods were seized as authorities cracked down on products that could put consumers at risk. What exactly were inspectors looking for, and what did they find? 

GUEST: Jaco Marneweck, CMM (Chemical, Mechanical and Materials) Business Unit Acting General Manager

A Gauteng family is fighting to keep their children in school after falling behind on private school fees. The case has landed in court, with two matric learners' futures hanging in the balance as they risk being barred from writing their final exams. Education rights organisation Section27 has stepped in, raising broader questions about access to education when families face financial hardship. 

Guest: Zeenat Sujee Head of Education Rights at SECTION27

Guest: David van Wyk:lead researcher at Benchmarks Foundation & Mining Analyst