Experts are warning that depression is not just a temporary feeling of sadness but a mental condition which needs medical treatment. This illness has once again come under focus following the suicide of two well known artists actor Patrick Shai and musician Ricky Rick Makhado. To tell us more about this medical condition we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr. Qhama Cossie – Psychiatrist and Head of Division: General Adult Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town

Stakeholders from municipalities, provincial and national government, the business sector as well as think tanks are convening here in Cape Town this week for SALGA’s National Conference where we will be broadcasting from over the next few days. The main theme will be the consolidation of local government in helping to rebuild communities. We will be speaking to different people about issues of local government.

Guest: SALGA NEC member councillor Bheki Stofile

SALGA hosts National Conference

Stakeholders from municipalities, provincial and national government, the business sector as well as think tanks are convening here in Cape Town this week for SALGA’s National Conference where we will be broadcasting from over the next few days. The main theme will be the consolidation of local government in helping to rebuild communities. We will be speaking to different people about issues of local government.

Guest: Anthony Moses

Efforts to assist South Africans who are trying to escape from the conflict in Ukraine continue. Reports of racism against Africans trying to escape to Hungary, Poland and other neighbouring countries have been also been criticised. They have allegedly been prevented from boarding trains and refused entry into those countries on racial grounds. South African and other African leaders have called for a stop this. For an update on how those seeking to leave Ukraine are being assisted, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Mandisa S’thabile Malindisa – A South African who recently arrived in Pudapest, Hungary

The price of petrol is expected to rise sharply from midnight by R1.46 a litre pushing the price of a litre of petrol to nearly R22. This is according to information released by the Central Energy Fund. This steep hike is as a result of a number of factors and there are fears that the price could jump to R25 in the next few months. For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Professor Bonke Dumisa – Independent Economic Analyst

Human Rights Group Amnesty International has accused Russia of censoring the media as the war with Ukraine continues. It says Russia has also been persecuting those who are speaking out against the conflict. Amnesty International has also criticised that country for what it has described as a blatant disregard of the civilian lives. For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Marie Struthers – Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director

Today in our personal finance feature Bryan Hirsch will answer more of your questions about retirement annuities and tax-free savings options from last week.

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

Remote working is said to be presenting job opportunities for South Africans from international companies who are on a recruitment drive in South Africa. This could be good news for those who have lost employment due to the effects of covid-19 or may be looking for new opportunities. Experts say South Africa is attractive because of a number of reasons. For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dayla Ketz – Managing Director at Gcubed 

Today we reflect on the concept of self-actualisation with author and food scientist Zodwa Moyikwa who recently released her book titled “Be Undiluted”. She joins us now on the line…

Guest: Zodwa Moyinkwa – Author and food scientist

Workers at the Steve Tshwete Municipality in Mpumalanga are calling for the dismissal of Municipal Manager Advocate Bheki Khenisa. The workers and Khenisa have been at loggerheads for months with them accusing him of being incompetent. The stand-off which resulted in a shutdown recently has led to the failure to process payments for workers, management and councillors at the end of February. For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Kgosi Makwati – Representative of the workers