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

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