Research by the Human Sciences Research Council shows that public confidence in the police has remained very low for the past 23 years. It states that there has never been a time from 1998-2021 when more than 50% of adults surveyed expressed their trust in the police. To expand on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Roberts, Acting Strategic Lead and Research Director in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division, Human Sciences Research Council

The International Federation of Christian Churches has described as irrational, discriminatory and unfair the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that venues can be filled up to 50% of their capacity only if those inside are vaccinated or show proof of a negative covid-19 that is not older than 72-hours. In his address Ramaphosa spoke about a number of changes to the state of disaster regulations aimed at managing the spread of the virus. The IFCC says it will not accept what it calls a backdoor vaccine mandate. For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Pastor Giet Khosa – Secretary-General of the International Federation of Christian Churches

We speak now to Dr Kagisho Maaroganye who is drawing our attention to the right to quality mental health care for patients with mental health problems. This is in light of Human Rights Month. The Life Esidimeni tragedy is a bitter reminder of what happens to patients with mental illness which has led to the South African Society of Psychiatrists calling on government to act decisively to prevent further violations of the human rights of mental health patients. Dr Maaroganye elaborates on the call they are making... 

Guest: Dr. Kagisho Maaroganye - Public Sector National Convenor of the South African Society of Psychiatrists 

This week being World Optometry Week we thought to focus on the subject and the health of our eyes. Doctors always remind us that our eyes are our primary sensory gateways to the outside world, but how much care do we apply to them? Also, what is it we are supposed to know in order to keep our eyes healthy? What are the signs we need to take seriously that may indicate something is wrong with our eyes?

Guest: Dr. Dirk J Booysen – A clinical optometrist and member of the South African Optometric Association  

Last week Friday we had a discussion on the crime situation in Khayelitsha after Police Minister Bheki Cele held an Imbizo there. But sadly, this past weekend things got worse as six people were gunned down. An e-hailing taxi was also robbed and a passenger killed. All of this happening in one weekend. Let's try again to understand what is going there as we welcome...

Guest: Ian Cameron – Spokesperson for Action Society

Guest: Dr. Chris De Kock – Crime expert

 Guest: Reagan Allen – Chairperson for the Western Cape Community Safety Committee

Some e-hailing drivers say they are hoping government will heed their call and assist them as they are struggling to make ends meet. The drivers are on a three-day strike over the current e-hailing model in the country. They want the industry to be regulated and legislated. They say that the current model is not profitable, with ride rates remaining the same for years despite petrol hikes. To hear how some of the negotiations have been going especially on government’s side, we are joined on the line by...  

Guest: Theo Nkonki – Spokesperson for Gauteng MEC for Transport 

This morning on our Municipal Watch feature, we go back to Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality in the Free State. The municipality is now under a coalition government, but reports of poor financial management are still making headlines. There's also reports of the CFO being suspended by the municipal manager for allegedly pointing out wrong doing. To find out how the situation is at that municipality and the impact it has on the residents, we are joined on the line by...   

Guest: Sello Dithebe - Spokesperson for the Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Guest: Tiisetso Mahlatsi - Free State Provincial secretary for the South African Municipal Workers’ Union

Guest: Azael Nhlapho - MMC for Finance at Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality

Parliaments Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is conducting country-wide public hearings on the Electoral Amendment Bill. To find out what the purpose of this exercise is and what it is that the public should know about it, we are joined on the line by...

Guest: Mr Brandon Pillay  - Member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

This morning Bryan looks at the effects of early retirement. The correlation between your current retirement savings and what you will need at retirement. and also the effects of being allowed to take money on your pension fund under the possible new dispensation that government is considering.

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

Calls for Human Rights Day to go back to being called Sharpeville Day are gaining momentum as more academics are weighing in on it. The arguments are that giving it a name that does not reflect the historical significance dilutes the meaning. Well let’s use this opportunity now to discuss the matter as we welcome… 

Guest: David Letsoalo - Sankarist, Activist and Law Academic

Guest: Dr Zulumathabo Zulu – Research Scientist and Director of Madisebo University Research Institute