The COVID-19 pandemic not only heightened our awareness on mental health but shed a spotlight of our predisposition towards pre-existing trauma that we have not dealt with as a society. In the next few weeks, we pause and reflect on how we can gain the tools and skills for a trauma-responsive approach to life. How do we reset our perspective towards trauma in a way that acknowledges that we have all experienced it?

In today's session, we unpack the symptoms of trauma and establish the different clusters of trauma experiences. We also unpack what are the strategies we need to follow when it comes to trauma-responsiveness and the guiding principles that help us reset our perspective on life. 

Guest: Nomfundo Mogapi - Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership

The COVID-19 pandemic not only heightened our awareness on mental health but shed a spotlight of our predisposition towards pre-existing trauma that we have not dealt with as a society. In the next few weeks, we pause and reflect on how we can gain the tools and skills for a trauma-informed approach to life. How do we reset our perspective towards trauma in a way that acknowledges that we have all experienced it? In today’s discussion, we continue to unpack the impact of complex trauma on the body and the mind.

Guest(studio): Nomfundo Mogapi - Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership

Kenya yesterday (Wednesday) deployed its first peacekeepers to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where local troops are fighting a rebel insurgency. Kenya's defence forces have been deploying logistical support systems since September in readiness for the planned operations against the M23 rebels. The contingent first mission will be recapturing the border city that was seized by the M23 in June. The east Africa community agreed on a troop deployment to combat rebels early this year. DRC has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 group, Kigali has denied those accusations.

Guest: Nixon Katembo – African Affairs analyst & language specialist at Channel Africa KiSwahili desk

Yesterday (Wed), the ANC in Johannesburg held a media briefing where they said that they were exposing poor service delivery issues they discovered when they took over during the time Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse was ousted. They go on to say that the City is in a terrible financial which they claim the DA has been hiding. 

Guest: Sasabona Manganye - Regional Secretary for the ANC in Greater Johannesburg

This past Saturday the 29th of October marked World Stroke Day. So we thought to use this opportunity today to talk about some of the causes of stroke and the age one can get a stroke. The perception is that it is something that occurs most to the elderly. Some of the stats say that two South Africans suffer a stroke every 10 minutes of every day. To educate us more on this subject, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr. Patty Francis - President of the Neurological Association of South Africa

Drug abuse in South Africa is a social ill that impacts our communities, not only the individuals who are dependent on narcotics use. According to the Global State of Harm Reduction report, South Africa has the biggest market for methamphetamine which is the core ingredient for Tik and crystal meth. Other drugs that have been flagged as on the rise are opioids which is the core ingredient for nyaope and wonga. While the government is beginning to consider policy changes towards less punitive measures in the form of the National Drug Master Plan (2019-2024), we still have not made a shift in perspective surrounding drugs and how to support people who use drugs within communities. There have been calls made by experts for the government to consider harm reduction as an approach to not only address substance abuse but bolster rehabilitation services while reducing health risks. 

Guest: Shaun Shelley - Director of Drug Policy at the TB/HIV Care

Guest: Dr. Andrew Scheibe (Medical Doctor) - Researcher at the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria

Focus: Bryan revisits the importance of a Life File in the event of your death, to help wind up your estate and the difficulties faced by Executors. He will also briefly touch on the medium-term budget and how it effects the individual.

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

Focus: Lionel is going to talk to us about Garnishing orders and what they are all about. What should you understand about them? He now joins us in studio to educate us on the subject…

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

This morning we take you down to the Dawid Kruiper municipality. It’s situated in Upington and the reason we are talking to them is that the area is still using the bucket toilet system and also residents complaining about of unclean drinking water. About two weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa took his Presidential Imbizo there with promises of improving unemployment and service delivery. To tell us more on the turnaround strategy, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Henk Opperman – DA Councillor at the Dawid Kruiper Municipality

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Guest: Michael Segede - Mayor of the Dawid Kruiper Municipality in the Northern Cape

The Minister of Defence answered a written question from the Democratic Alliance surrounding the sale of ammunition from ARMSCOR to the Russian Federation and the likelihood of those arms being used in the ongoing Ukrainian war. In the Minister's response, Hon. Thandi Modise stated that the arms company is still allowed to pursue commercial opportunities with her approval as long as it followed appropriate legislation. However, the position is in direct conflict with DIRCO's official position of neutrality. This could lead to secondary sanctions on the country and risk the local arms industry. To unpack these developments, we are joined by…

Guest: Helmoed Heitman - Independent Defence Analyst