Yesterday (Sunday) the Special Investigating Unit hosted the first of a series of webinars that will shine the spotlight on the importance of whistleblowing in South Africa. One of the panellists Adv Thuli Madonsela called for the expansion of legislation in an effort to protect whistle-blowers.  Former head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit, Willie Hofmeyr spoke more on the risk the whistle-blowers are facing. Both panellists now join us on the line….

Guest: Willie Hofmeyr - Former head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit

Guest: Adv Thuli Madonsela – Former Public Protector

The state of forensic laboratories in the country continues in a bad shape. This weekend Police Minister Bheki Cele conceded the SAPS bungled up the management of forensic DNA samples linked to violent crime in South Africa. He says that having paid a visit to some of the forensic laboratories in the country this past weekend revealed the extent of the problem. What impact is this having on the solving of some of the rape crimes in the country? For a perspective on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Ngaa Murombedzi – Advocacy Manager at Women and Men Against Child Abuse

Once you hear that classic legendary song, then you know who we are talking to this morning. He is famous for bringing Kiba into academia and will give us a full history on it and indigenous music instrument. Let’s welcome…

Guest: Dr Sello Galane – Renowned musician 

As promised last week that we will bring the South African Social Security Agency to answer all your questions related to the applications for the R350 Social relief of distress grants. Many of you have been complaining about applications not going through while some have applied but the money is not reflecting in the bank account. Well, this is your chance to engage and raise your problem with one of the officials. Let’s welcome now…. Guest: Fanie Sethokga – General Manager for Grants Operations at SASSA

South Africa is considered one of the most water scarce countries in the world. This emphasizes the necessity and importance to conserve and optimally utilize our fresh water resources. The implementation of Water Conservation/ Water Demand Management programmes by all sectors is essential in meeting the national goals of basic water supply for all citizens of the country. The availability of water directly influences South Africa’s socio-economic growth, making the sustainable management of water in our country vital. Rand Water is one of Africa’s largest water utilities and to tell us how they are dealing with this issue, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Teboho Joala - Chief Shared Services Officer at Rand Water

We talk this morning to the Black Business Federation about their response to how black business especially in the township has been affected by the lockdown. Also many of the small businesses some of whom are their members have also been affected by the unrest in July and never recovered. Let’s catch up with them to find out what sort of reports they are getting from their members especially under the current economic climate as we welcome…

Guests: Robert Ndlela – Secretary General at the Black Business Federation

KwaZulu-Natal is currently hosting the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair. IATF2021, is positioned as a unique and valuable platform for businesses to explore an integrated African market of over 1.2 billion people, with a combined GDP of over 2.5 trillion US Dollars created under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Where are we currently and when will we start seeing results? 

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Today (15 Sep) is World Lymphoma Awareness Day and we thought to put the spotlight on the cancer. According to medical journals, lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. Some of the symptoms are painless swelling of lymph in the armpits and groin.

Guest: Dr Zainab Mohamed –Head of the Clinical Unit, Radiation Oncology at the Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town

The SIU yesterday (Tuesday) announced that the 15.3-million-rand tender awarded by the Limpopo Provincial Government for the construction of the 192 transitional residential units known as Talana shacks was fraudulently obtained. The investigation has revealed that the appointed service provider Aventine Group CC made misrepresentations and forged documents to influence the direction of the bid. If you may remember that these are the same shacks that were opened by Premier Mathabatha. What is it then that drew suspicion and how were the funds paid out?

Guest: STAN MATHABATHA - LIMPOPO PREMIER

We speak now to David Letsoalo who wrote a piece about how the legacy of late anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko is being treated. He feels that we only remember Biko around the time of his death where we all post messages on different platforms about his life. As far as David is concerned, what would be the best way of honouring his legacy and how can we apply some of his teachings? 

Guest: David Letsoalo – Sankarist, activist and law academic