Biodata has become the first South African company to receive approval to conduct an observational research trial which they say is aimed at uncovering the opportunity to replace opioids with medical cannabis in the management of chronic pain. Now if you remember how much of a debate medical cannabis was in parliament for many years. To help us understand what this trial means and also how it will help with managing chronic pain, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Dr Shiksha Gallow - Medical Director and CEO at Biodata and the Principal Investigator of the study

As SMMEs are still battling to get back on their feet after the hard lockdown period, our guest say that they should consider utilising third-party service providers. He goes on to say that the lock down presents an opportunity for organisations to streamline their processes and delegate to independent providers whatever functions fall outside of their core business ambit. To talk more on this, we are joined on the line by..

Guest: Arnoux Maré – Managing Director at Innovative Staffing Solutions

Most of the political parties contesting the elections are now coalition with each other. They have indicated willingness to talk. The ANC on the other hand has appointed a coalition task team headed by former minister Jeff Radebe. What can we read into this and is it not a betrayal to the electorate? For a perspective on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr Mcebisi Ndletyana – Political Analyst at the University of Johannesburg

Let’s focus now on epilepsy. According to medical journals, it is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal. This then leads to seizures or periods of unusual behaviour. Sadly though, medical experts say that it can affect anyone regardless of gender or race. Looks look at the main causes and whether there are preventative measures to deal with it as we welcome..

Guest: Professor Girish Modi - Neurologist and Chief Specialist in the Neurosciences Department at Wits University

With all focus on the outcomes of the local government elections, we now talk about people losing trust in government. Some of the revelations that came out as we were building toward the election is how people were disgruntled by promises made by government and the lack of service delivery. Another issue that was raise is the unfinished projects where monies were spent with no benefit to the citizens. What has led to people feeling the way they feel and also government just not carrying about providing the much needed services? To help us navigate this subject, we are joined on the line by.. 

Guest: Dr Michael Sutcliff – Former City Manager of the eThekwini Municipality and former chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board and currently director of City Insight 

Throughout yesterday, the ANC and the DA were neck to neck in the hotly contested Nelson Mandela Bay. The party was said to have picked up some key wards in the area. As the results are still coming in, let’s take a look now at the dynamics of the Nelson Mandela Bay and why the ANC seems to be doing well in the Eastern Cape…

Guest: Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast – Senior Lecturer in history and politics at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Last week being the last Tuesday of the month, the feature is always devoted to answering questions that have been submitted to Bryan during the month. This is where he picks out all those questions of a similar nature and deal with them. But remember that you can still ask other financially related questions…

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

Often the question is asked about why people keep voting for the same parties with the hope that their lives will change. For our personal development feature today, we look at the subject of hope. What is hope and why do voters keep hoping for a different outcome even when they vote for the same people? What is hope exactly and is it a good thing to base one’s life on? To help us understand this subject, we are joined on the line by… 

Guest: Sechaba Motsieloa – Chairman at the Da Vinci Institute Council

Let’s kick off the show by talking about the Municipal Structures Amendment Act. It is hailed as something that will ensuring newly elected officials are held accountable during their term of office. According to researchers, one of the things it’s aimed at doing is to empower the municipal council speaker with additional functions to ensure that the council effectively fulfils its various responsibilities. To help us understand this Act, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Prof Jaap de Visser – Director at the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape