The secretary general of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, has expressed outrage at the killing of a large number of civilians in Burkina Faso over the weekend. Officials there say more than 160 people have died after an attack by so called Jihadists on the village of Solhan near the borders with Mali and Niger was the worst in recent years. In Nigeria, 88 people are said to have been killed in the Kebbi state where the attackers are said to have swept through eight villages, sending residents fleeing. You may also remember the resent attacks in Mozambique. To find out why we are seeing mass attacks on the continent and whether Africa is becoming fertile ground for terrorism, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Dr. David Zounmenou – Senior Research Consultant at the Institute of Security Studies

A report into the economic impact of the sugar tax has revealed a negative impact on the industry and the economy. The report has revealed that 16-thousand 621 job have been lost which resulted in a R653 million decline in investment into the economy. To get a perspective from industry on this, we are joined on the line by..

Guest: Lawrence Mbalati – Head of the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA)

As South Africa faces a potential third wave, government is being urged to speed-up the process of vaccination. President Ramaphosa recently announced the move to an adjusted level two lockdown amidst fears of a potential third wave in the coming weeks. At the rate we are going, how likely is government to achieve its target of vaccination and we as a nation, should we be worried?

Guest: Shabbir Madhi - Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand

Many of you have been calling into the show to talk about the impact nyaope is having on communities and lives of young people who become addicts. Well this morning we thought to bring the subject on board and try to understand where the problem lies and why it’s so popular in our townships. Let’s listen to this report from Malhaku Komani who spoke to some of the addicts and Tembisa and filed this report….

Guest: Pitso Maleka – Entrepreneur and owner of PM Grave Closure
Guest: Natrishka Naidoo – Operations Director at Assisted Recovery Centres of Africa (The deal with a lot of nyaope cases)
Guest: XOLANI NDLOVU - FORMER NYAOPE USER
Guest: ABEDNIGO MALULEKO - CURRENT USER

The South African Medical Association has this week made their presentation in parliament reaffirming their stance on the NHI. They were presenting their submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health where they said that while they support some provisions, others lack essential detail which has far-reaching consequences for NHI implementation.

Guest: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa – Member of the Board of Directors at the SA Medical Association

Many cyber experts have welcomed the President’s signing of the Cyber Crimes Bill with some saying it’s the correct response to the current dangers we are finding ourselves in. One of the things experts are highlighting is that the bill criminalises the distribution of “harmful” data messages on social media apps. One wonders how many social media users understand what this means?
Guest: Verlie oosthuzen – Partner at Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys and head of social media law department

Eastern cape MEC for Social Development on Tuesday launched her campaign called Sisonke Sizaphumelala Campaign to deal with the effects of Covid-19. She is also incorporating it with the Child Protection Month initiative as many children are said to be starving in her province. What new thing is she bringing to turn the situation around?
Guest: Siphokazi Lusithi – Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development

A study the University of Stellenbosch Business School that looked into how organisations should deal with a crisis has highlighted how an employee-centred approach is good for employees, and for organisations too. It goes on to say that uncertainty, insecurity, fear and anxiety can impact negatively on employee productivity and engagement. To engage further on this, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Leana Kotze – MBA graduate at the University of Stellenbosch Business School

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, says once a new equity partner is appointed, South African Airways will have to stand on its own and cannot expect any financial assistance from government. Gordhan says negotiations with the prospective strategic equity partner are at an advanced stage and that the decision will be announced in the next four to six weeks. Joseph Mosia reports...

Guest: Lerato Mantambo – Chairperson of the NTM Pilots Forum

Guest: Greg Pillay – Secretary-General of the NTM Pilots Forum

For our SMME feature this morning we speak to Allon Raiz, CEO of business incubator, Raizcorp. This is the back of the release of the unemployment figures as more young people are being urged to start their own businesses. We speak to him as someone who is involved in incubation to talk about the difficulties faced by those who enter the space of entrepreneurship and what it is that they should know. Where does one start as a young person?
Guest: Allon Raiz - CEO of business incubator, Raizcorp