This morning Bryan talks to us about how to be a better saver and investor.....

Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

This morning, Lionel will focus on consumer rights when it comes to insurance claims and how to escalate matters to the ombudsman.

Guest(Studio): Lionel Makokotlela - Founder of Financial Wise Corner

As per your request as our listeners, we have invited the people from the South African Social Security Agency about some of the problem you’ve been facing regarding accessing the grants. Many of the complaints we’ve been receiving is people not understanding why they are declined, while some say that their children’s grant is not consistent. Then there’s also the issue of the Social Relief of Distress Grant which has the most complaints. Then there’s also the issues around the Postbank glitches which they are also trying to sort out. To answer some of your questions and where some of the problems and misunderstandings lie, 

Guest: Brenton van Vrede - Grant operations manager at South African Social Security Agency

Focus: In the past week at COP27, South Africa has managed to strike a deal with German and French development banks to the tune of R10.7 billion to finance their Just Transition initiative. South Africa is one of the top twenty carbon-emitting countries in the world. While President Cyril Ramaphosa has been lauded by global leaders for the model, there have

been concerns raised surrounding the implementation of this plan and the impact it will have on workers in the affected industries and may not resolve energy poverty in the country in the midst of rolling blackouts. To help us unpack this development further, 

Guest: Zakhele Madela - Energy Professional and Analyst

Guest: Liz McDaid - Strategic Lead at the Green Connection

Guest: Hemeda Deedat - Executive Director at National Labour and Economic. Development Institute (NALEDI)

During the World Sciences Forum, some of the key sub-themes that will be discussed are surrounding climate change, diplomacy and human dignity. Given that this will be the first in-person gathering of this Forum since the COVID-19 pandemic, we are having a discussion on how scientific research and skills can be used to respond to societal questions of our time. Science is

relevant to every element of society, including policy and politics. Science has dispelled assumptions surrounding race, abortion, culture and economics.

In the context of social ills that have affected many populations around the world, particularly in Africa. How do we entrench the ideals of a science to bring social justice to the whole of humanity?

Panellists to unpack this question in the context of their work.

To unpack this, we are joined by…

Guest: The Director-General of the Department of Science and Innovation, Dr Phil Mjwara.

QUESTION FOR DR PHIL MJWARA: how can government use science to improve livelihoods? Please elaborate on the policies of the Department of Science and Innovation in this regard. What have been the achievements?

Guest: Prof Moenieba Isaacs, academic coordinator at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape. Prof Isaacs has worked extensively with communities in South Africa to highlight the need to deal with social differentiation in fishing ‘communities’.

QUESTION TO PROF ISAACS: Injustices are prevalent in food systems, where the accumulation of vast wealth is possible for a few, yet one in ten people remain hungry. How do we use science to correct such anomalies?

Guest: Dr Jyothi Kara, National Research Fellow Post Doc Fellow. Experienced Postdoctoral Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in DNA Sequencing, Microscopy, Evolutionary Biology, Scientific Writing, and Molecular Biology. Strong research professional with a Doctor of

Philosophy - PhD focused in Zoology from Stellenbosch University and a SACNASP registered Professional Natural Scientist

QUESTIONS TO DR KARA: As a post-doctoral researcher in higher education, how do you think we can use science in the higher education industry to achieve social justice?

 Every year on November 9th, World Adoption Day encourages adoptees to share their stories. It’s also a day for adoptive parents to connect with others and reflect upon their adoption journey. For couples experiencing the pain of infertility, adoption can be a wonderful way to become parents. While adoption is a beautiful process, it can also be sad to realize the number of children in need of a home. According to the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) more than 150 million children throughout the world are in need of a home.

Guest (ZOOM): Thabitha Dolamo - Founder of Baby and I

Guest (ZOOM)

Focus: The World Sciences Forum is an international conference series on global science policy. It will bring together leading scientists, researchers, private sector, civil society and global media to discuss the role of science in addressing global challenges facing humanity. As the international forum will deliberate on the contents of its declaration, what role do international partners to this forum play in the implementation of their forum declarations on social justice? What opportunities are available for innovation amongst these stakeholders and the African continent? How will they ensure that science advances human dignity?

Guest: Guy Broucke: Regional Programme Specialist for Natural Sciences at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Focus: As the host venue of the #WSF2022 launch, Iziko Museum is the perfect place to launch the prestigious event as it curates and exhibits indigenous astromy that form part of the Square Kilometre Array and natural history collections. The museum weaves culture, science and innovation together in building the nation's future.

Guest: Dr. Wayne Florence - Director Research and Exhibitions at Iziko Museums of South Africa

This morning we feature South African musician and actor who goes by the name Masandi. His real name is Sandile Mfusi, who is also a pastor’s child and raised in KwaZulu Natal. Reading through some of the internet pages, some describe him as a gospel artist, while some describe him as an Afro-soul artist. How does he describe himself? He now joins us via Zoom to talk about his journey….

Guest: Sandile Mfusi Jnr – Musician and actor

Last week, we received a call from Percy in Matlosana complaining about the treatment he got from the Tshepong Hospital in. He painted a very devastating picture of the state of the hospital and the drama around receiving medication. His call was backed by one of our regular callers, Thandisa. We then sent the audio to Health MEC Madoda Sambatha and invited him to come on to talk about the state of hospitals in his province. He has agreed and now joins us on the line…

Guest: Madoda Sambatha – MEC for Health in the North west Province