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

Focus: Last month, our next guest presented her report on Racism and the Right to Health to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. One of the major takeaways from her speech is that racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes are becoming more recognizable not only in national context. This is becoming more prevalent within the transnational context. As a result of this report, a new commission has been formed to tackle structural discrimination in global health and reduce the barrier to healthcare that communities face around the world.

Guest: Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng - Adjunct Professor of Law Georgetown University and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health

According to the 2019 National Cancer Registry, one in fifteen South Africa men are affected by prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer killer among South African men. According to CANSA, testing for prostate cancer should happen annually for men over the age of 40 especially for those men who have a family history of cancer. November also marks Men’s Health Awareness Month and it is important to unpack their health-seeking behaviour. We are joined by…

Guest: Dr Tiny Mhinga – Medical Practitioner with a special interest in Men's Health

 This morning, Bryan will touch on a part of out personal finance journey that is vital to our revenue generation: HEALTH CARE. This encompasses medical aid, hospital plans, gap cover, dreaded disease, and income replacement.

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

Today, we take you to the Buffalo City Municipality. This follows a voice note we got from one of our listeners who was complaining about power outages and how the municipality there deals with loadshedding. Last week, the SACP in that region marched and delivered a list of grievances to the city about high electricity prices, corruption, dirty townships and inadequate billing systems. Let’s get into it now to find out what is happening at this municipality and what are some of the reasons behind the lack of service delivery as we welcome…

Guest: Siyabonga Mdodi – SACP regional secretary in the Skenjana Roji District under the Buffalo City Municipality

Guest: Councillor Xola Pakati - Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro Municipality

Guest: Mziyanda Hlekiso - EFF East London Regional Spokesperson

Lionel is talking to us this morning about lay-buy policies and what consumers need to know.

Guest: Lionel Makokotlela - Founder of Financial Wise Corner

 In 2022 alone, we have experienced over 116 days of loadshedding disrupting our lives at several levels. This morning, we wanted to look into how loadshedding impacts the informal economy and how this puts communities from lower income streams more vulnerable to crime, poverty and deteriorates their mental health. Our next guest has developed a study that looks into these themes and he will be joined by stakeholders who work within the sector...

Guest: Timothy Treagus - Chief Executive Officer of Yazi

Guest: Tshepo Mogano - President of South African Youth Business Chambers

Guest: Leon Louw - Founder-President, former Free Market Foundation (FMF) and currently CEO of Iswe Lami Freedom Foundation (LLILFF)