The independent panel on the section 89 report into whether there is a prima facie case in the Phala Phala matter was handed over to Parliament yesterday. The report has been made available to the public later that day. To unpack what the findings means for the President,

Guest: Eusebius McKaiser - Podcast Hos

As we mark 16 Days against women and children, we thought to zoom into a very disturbing issue of emotional scars carried by children facing abuse. A scary fact is that more than a third of South African children under the age of 17 suffer emotional abuse and neglect which results in invisible scars that put them at greater risk of mental illness and limit their chances of a fulfilling and functional adult life. To educate us on this issue and what it is that parents should know, 

Guest: Dr Eugene Allers - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

Guest: Dr. Shaheda Omar - Director at the TeddyBear Clinic for Abused Children

 On our health feature today we focus on why healthcare is still a problem for African women. Dr Abofele Khoele who is the Managing director of Organon South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa says that African women are right at the bottom of the pyramid in terms of healthcare on the continent. To try an deal with this problem, a continent-wide and dedicated women’s health initiative was launched in Johannesburg to advocate for and implement solutions to improve healthcare for women in Africa. How will this help bridge the gap? To help us understand

Guest: Dr Norah Maitisa - Director of Medical Affairs at Organon SA and SSA

Our next guest has just announces grant funding worth R410 million with KFW. This partnership is part of Germany's commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa and other international partners. The announcement was made ahead of South Africa's inaugural green hydrogen summit. W

Guest: Joanne Bate - Chief of Operations at the Industrial Development Corporation

Since 2007, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has been researching green hydrogen with a focus on green mobility and the use of the platinum group metals. Over the past two years, there has been a proliferation of net zero commitments by nations and corporations.These hard-to-abate sectors cannot be decarbonised through renewable energy (RE) and electrification or through RE and battery storage. Green H2 provides the best, long-term, opportunity to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors as its use is free of emissions.

Guest: Somila Xhosa - Head of Renewable Energy Portfolio at the Department of Science and Innovation

 Our next guest discusses the economic value of hydrogen and their commitment to decarbonization as they are set to be carbon neutral by 2040.

Guest: Fahmida Smith - Market Development principal, Anglo American Platinum

This morning, Bryan will discuss how you can use your Christmas bonus or 13th cheque. If you are lucky enough to get additional income, what do you do with that money?

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

The South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit builds on the opportunities identified during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) of 2021. South Africa is one of the founding members of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) which seeks to promote continental green hydrogen cooperation. Senior delegations from the other founding members (Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco and Namibia) of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance will also be invited to showcase their unique offering at the Summit.

Guest: Masopha Moshoeshoe - Green Economy Specialist at Infrastructure South Africa

This morning, the Presidency will host the SA Green Hydrogen Summit alongside Infrastructure South Africa. The Summit showcases the country’s offering as a large-scale and world class green hydrogen production hub and total value chain investment destination.

Guest: Mondli Gungubele - Minister in the Presidency

Focus: Given that Hydrogen is one of the key drivers of the Just Energy Transition, we want to share some of work being done within provinces on implementing the key strategies that will bring the economic opportunities within the Hydrogen sector to communities. To unpack their projects and development work

Guest: Hendrik Louw - Acting CEO at the Northern Cape Economic Development Agency (NCEDA)