Last week while addressing the National Council of Provinces, President Cyril Ramaposa was asked a question around dealing with the environment, especially issues of pollution. Pollution in our country is something that environmentalists keep warning against especially the damage it causes in our rivers and ocean. Also a lot of illegal dumping is happening in many of our communities.

Guest: Barbara Creecy – Minister of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs

The pharmaceutical industry has become key in this period of Covid-19 as they are looked upon to give direction in the manufacturing and distribution of vaccines. COO of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa has written a pieces where he says the solution lies in their industry’s partnership with government. As far as he’s concerned, how then do they deal with issues of pricing and so on?

Guest: Bada Pharasi – Chief Operations Officer at the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa

G7 nations have committed to sharing one billion vaccines doses by next year - but President Ramaphosa has said he believes a TRIPS waiver is still the best way to get the world vaccinated against Covid-19. South Africa was invited to join this year's Summit in the UK as a guest. But despite not being able to come away from discussions with a TRIPS deal signed and seas, President Ramaphosa says South Africa's message has been heard. Laura Makin-Isherwood has this report…….

LINK: As the African continent, is there anything worth celebrating from the G7 outcomes this time around?

Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana - Author of Africa is open for Business (Economics)

Guest: Elizabeth Sidiropoulos – Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (Politics) **SHE WILL LEAVE AT 10:30**

Guest: Professor Thumbi Ndung’u - Deputy director of the African Health Research Institute (Vaccines)

Guest: David Monyae - Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg (Afro-China relations)

The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa is not happy with the amendments to the Electricity Regulation Act announced last week by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their worry is that since private entities will be allowed to produce their own power of up to 100MW, this could mean less revenue for Eskom. To get an understanding of what it is they would’ve liked the president to do regarding Eskom

Guest: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola – Spokesperson for the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa

Covid-19 is impacting the well-being of children. Not only are children being infected with the virus, but the disease is also affecting their psychological well-being. Experts say many children are developing anxieties and depression after losing parents and relatives to the virus. Tshepo Phagane compiled this report

This Sunday marks International Albinism Awareness Day and sadly though that even in 2021 we are still seeing incidents where they are killed. Nompilo Dladla is presenter of an upcoming documentary entitled Soneni, what have we done? She’s on a mission to educate society about albinism. Let’s speak to her and others living with this condition to talk abo

Guest: Nompilo Dladla – Ambassador of Albinism Awareness and Educational Campaign and also Founder of NSD career and training Institution

Guest: Reality Mqathi – Person living with albinism

Guest: Nomasonto Mazibuko - Founder and National Director of Albinism Society of South Africa

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola this morning (Friday) gave an update on the ratification of the treaties regarding extradition and mutual legal assistance between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

Guest: Ronald Lamola – Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Police have disarmed and arrested a man after a two hour hostage drama in the Durban CBD. It took place in a pension office on the 13th floor of a building. The suspect is said to have been armed with a firearm and an explosive device that was strapped to his body. Bystanders say the man was angry when he entered the building and said he was going to demand his pension. Let’s speak now to the PSA about the frustrations around government pensions as we welcome..
Guest: Reuben Maleka- General Manager at the Public Servants Association

As we mark International Level Crossing Day today, a bakkie driver died about three days ago in the Western Cape after his vehicle collided with a train. Last month two people died in the Free State when their vehicle collided with a train.

Guest: Richard Bucksey - Systems Configuration Manager at Traxtion

On our Labour Talk feature this morning we look at the new tax rules for employee travel and meals. Employees won’t be happy to hear that any amount that is reimbursed over R139 and above this limit per day is fully taxable.

Guest: Tarryn Atkinson – Deputy Chair of SAICA’s National tax committee and head of employees tax and benefits at Firstrand