Calls are growing louder for South Africa’s fight against Gender-Based Violence to move beyond slogans and awareness campaigns. Anti-GBV organisation The TEARS Foundation says the country can no longer afford what it calls “symbolic activism,” arguing that failing systems and poor accountability are letting survivors down. The organisation is now calling for a complete overhaul of the structures meant to combat GBV, and says responsibility for tackling the crisis should no longer rest with government leaders who have failed to deliver meaningful results. 

Guest: Celeste Louw: General Manager Operations at TEARS Foundation

South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact. 

Guest: Nozibele Makanda, Portfolio Head for Health, Community Services, and Inclusivity at the South African Local Government Association  (SALGA),

South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact. 

Guest: Mbali Phewa, Executive Head: Transformation at Nedbank

South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact. 

Guest: Pieter Du Plessis, CEO of Isanti Glass

Last week, we started an interesting discussion with financial advisor, Bryan Hirsch, on the issue of saving for your retirement. A few gremlins crept in which made it a little tricky to have a fluid conversation. So we decided to continue with that discussion today. Remember, we're taking your calls and your voicenotes and your WhatsApp texts for Bryan, so if you have any questions, give us a call on our studio line: 086 000 2032. Our WhatsApp line is 0614 104 107.

Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Financial advisor at Bryan Hirsch Colley and Associates

South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact. 

Guest: Lee-Ann Bruce, Associate Publisher at Topco Media- Speak on conference

South Africa's unemployment crisis remains one of the country's most pressing challenges, with millions still unable to find work despite efforts to stimulate economic growth. As government looks for solutions, there are growing calls for stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors to create jobs and unlock opportunities. Joining us live from the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference in Sandton is the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth. We'll discuss the latest unemployment concerns, the role business can play in addressing the jobs crisis, and what practical steps are needed to get more South Africans into work.

Guest: Nomakhosazana  Meth was appointed as Minister of Employment and Labour 

South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact. 

Guest: Lovelyn Nwadeyi: Diversity Specialist

Social media has become a fixture in the lives of millions of teenagers around the world. But in a move that's likely to spark fierce debate, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that from next year, children under the age of 16 will be barred from using social media platforms. That means teenagers could lose access to apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and others they use every day. The UK government argues the restrictions are necessary to protect young people online, although messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal will reportedly remain accessible.

Guest: Cayley Wood, Registered Counsellor and Founder of Ingage App and 

Guest: Verlie Oosthuizen, Partner and Head of Social Media Law at Shepstone and Wylie 

Are boys being left out of important conversations about social responsibility and positive change? It's a concern many of our listeners have raised in recent weeks. One organisation working to address that gap is Primestars, which is actively engaging young men on one of South Africa's most pressing issues—Gender-Based Violence. By involving boys in these critical discussions early on, the NGO hopes to help shape a generation that understands respect, accountability and healthy relationships. 

Guest: Nkosinathi Moshoana: CEO of Primestars