As we are fully in holy day mood and season, experts are drawing our attention to stress levels around this period. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group say that stress can make it very difficult for those battling with mental health. The Covid-19 pandemic has also made things worse as many of us lost loved ones, while others lost their jobs. How then do we cope and deal with the stress that may lead to depression? To help us understand, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Vanishaa Gordhan – Operations Manager at SADAG

The Khulumani Support Group has been calling for reparations for victims of apartheid brutality for many years. What is worrying them the most this time around is that many of the perpetrators like FW De Klerk have died without victims’ issues being addressed. How then do the families of the victims reconcile without compensation and can they really make peace with it? To talk to us on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr Marjorie Jobson – National Director of the Khulumani Support Group

Cosatu says that arms manufacturer Denel needs an urgent turnaround as employees of the parastatal have still not been paid their full salaries. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks has raised concerns as reports emerge about the difficulties those employees are currently facing. He now joins us on the line to give us Cosatu’s perspective on the issue….

Guest: Matthew Parks – Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator

The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria is today (Thursday) hosting an event entitled Mapungubwe: The Reconciliation. This is part of their Day of Reconciliation celebrations where they will be focusing on indigenous knowledge systems, ancient civilizations in Southern Africa which the then apartheid government tried to hide like the treasures of Mapungubwe. To help us understand why they chose to link this to Reconciliation Day and the historical significance for all of us, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Lekgetho Makola – CEO of the Javett-UP Art Centre

The South African Breweries (SAB) has rolled out its responsible consumption programmes across the country. The campaign includes the launch of 10 Alcohol Evidence Centres. To tell us more about this campaign and why the company has decided to get involved in saving lives as they are also a  company that sells alcohol to the nation we are joined on the line by… 

Guest: Sphe Vundla – Brand Director SAB Corporate 

Xolile Mpini who is with the Langeberg Unemployed Forum has penned an article calling for an end to unemployment in the country. The organisation is pointing to the latest labour figures which it says are disheartening. What would they like to see done by the private sector and policy makers so that the situation changes for the better?  To help us understand their perspective, Mr Mpini joins us now on the line…

Guest: Xolile Mpini – Chief Executive at the Langeberg Unemployed Forum

The Home Affairs Department has denied that it has reversed its directive to put an end to special permits for Zimbabweans. This follows media reports yesterday (Tuesday) saying the decision made recently by Cabinet had been changed but Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says there has been a misunderstand after a circular was issued by officials in his department. Zimbabweans were granted these documents in 2009 to legalise many who were in the country illegally due to the socio-political situation in their country. Human rights groups are not happy about this move. For more we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Sharon Ekambaram - Head of Refugee and Migrant Rights at Lawyers for Human Rights

As we kick off the festive season with the long weekend, many of you will be locking your homes leaving them empty as you go on holiday or visit families in others areas or provinces. With crime in the country a serious concern, how can you ensure that you avoid break-ins while you are away? At the same time, in the unfortunate event that your home is broken into, do you have insurance and is it adequate? For more on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Kabelo Paile – Insurance Risk Technical Manager at the South African Insurance Association

Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Specialist investigator: Serious violent and Economic Crimes

The South African Revenue Services will be implementing some tax changes from January next year. These relate to the filing of tax returns which must now be filed every year or there will be penalty imposed. Previously, penalties were imposed if more than one return was not filed. For more clarity on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Prof Keith Engel - correct title: ceo of the south african institute of taxation

We speak now to Gary Allemann who is MD at Master Data Management about how retailers can keep customer data safe this festive season. He says that many businesses make the mistake of focusing on having lots of data without having an adequate concern for its quality. What does he mean by that and how important is this data for both customer and retailer? How should retailers better utilise the data they collect about customers and also as consumers, how safe is our data in the hands of retailers?  

Guest: Gary Allemann - MD at Master Data Management