We all know by now that our country is facing a serious water shortage with some provinces painting a very bleak picture. Well, this morning we thought to speak to Royal HaskoningDHV, a global independent engineering and project management consultancy that has been dealing with water supply issues among other things. They are of the view that South Africa needs to think innovatively about ways of reducing water demand and availability outside of the traditional engineering solutions of infrastructure development. Let’s get their views now as we welcome…..

Guest: Dominic Collett - Urban Development Engineer & Smart City Specialist at Royal HaskoningDHV

For our SMME feature this morning we feature Kedibone who is CEO of Ramtsilo Trading. She is in the business of construction with her sister and they have developed bricks using recycled plastic. Who thinks about something like this and how did the idea come about?
Guest: Kedibone Tsiloane - CEO of Ramtsilo Trading

This morning we focus on the window to our souls, our eyes. How many of us actually take care of our yes or is it that one thing we only worry about when we can no longer see clearly?

Guest: Rita Teka – Optometrist based in Pretoria

The Institute of Race Relations is warning that the proposed changes to the country’s gun laws will place women at greater risk of gender-based violence. To get an understanding on which aspects they are talking about and also get the perspective of a woman gun owner, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Amy-Claire Morton – analyst at the Institute of Race Relations

Guest: Tshepi Mmekwa - Spokesperson for Girls On Fire (She owns a gun)
guest: NANA NGOBESE - LEADER OF WOMEN FORWARD - SHE IS ON THE LINE

The Democratic Alliance says while it welcomes the placing of Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave, President Cyril Ramaphosa should have suspended him. The President's decision comes as Mkhize is facing allegations of his involvement in the irregular Digital Vibes contract. This is a very important development as this department is very crucial especially during this Covid-19 period. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane who is the Minister of tourism will serve as acting minister of health until further notice. One would expect that the Deputy Minister would be the one standing in, but it’s not so. Earlier my colleague Ste[hen Grootes spoke to SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi on the issue of Deputy Ministers…
Guest: Kagiso Pooe – Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance

Today the spotlight falls on the Msunduzi Municiplaity. They have been battling power outages, reports of poor service delivery, filth in the city and financial problems. What is the current state of the municipality and how are they planning to turn the situation around? Let’s hear now from our panel as we welcome….
Guest: Mzimkhulu Thebolla – Executive Mayor at Msunduzi Municipality
Guest: Sabelo Gwala – SALGA KZN Executive Officer

Guest: Jay Jugwanth – Community activist under the Msunduzi Municipality

Simphiwe Masiza is CEO of Empowerwox Leadership and Transformation and he has recently launched his book entitled Pitcher at the Fountain of Wisdom. It’s a collection carefully selected sayings from around the world, with unique insights from Simphiwe Masiza who highlights the wisdom found in each saying.

Guest: Simphiwe Masiza – CEO of Empowerwox Leadership and Transformation

Last week many of you raised the issue of funeral policies and what one should look at when choosing. Well Bryan will specifically look at this today and the value they add when it comes to your finances…..

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

You still remember that chanting a few years ago? Well, we speak now to Pauli van Wyk who has revealed new developments in the VBS story. The latest from her is that Brian Shivambu who is brother to the EFF’s Floyd Shivambu has agreed to pay back R4.55-million in favour of Vele Investments which was the majority shareholder in VBS Mutual Bank.

Guest: Pauli van Wyk - Investigative journalist at Daily Maverick

The South African PRM Youth made their submission for the African Peer Review Mechanism as the country will soon undergo its second review. They have identified nine governance issues to be included in their submission. Some of those include social cohesion and security. Just as background, the submissions were compiled by young people and civil society organisations during the course of 2020 and 2021, under the guidance of the South African Institute of International Affairs and Jasoro Consulting and to talk more on this, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Steven Gruzd – Head of African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the SA Institute of International Affairs

Guest: Sibusiso Mazomba - Participant

Guest: Kagiso Segage - Participant