Some labour unions in the public sector have threatened to take fight for a pay increase to the streets if the Labour Appeal Court rules against them. One of the unions the National Teachers Union says workers are prepared to explore all possible avenues to ensure that the wage agreement is implemented. This after the Labour Appeal Court reserved judgment yesterday on a public sector wage dispute.
Guest: Reuben Maleka – Assistant General Manager at the Public Servants Association

We wrap the show up by talking to Green Cape about how they through support the green economy. They support businesses and investors in the green economy to remove barriers to establishment and growth and to tell us more on this, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Marielle Hurter - Green Business Support Services Directory

Health experts differ on reasons why we lose our hair. For men it’s not a big concern, but surely no woman would like to lose hair. Some experts say it can be heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Let’s speak now to someone who is an expert in the field to find out when one should get worried….

Guest: Dr. Nomphelo Gantsho - Dermatologist focusing on all types of skin problems

In our regular feature with the Department of Water and sanitation we get to understand water use licenses and how they work. If you remember earlier in the year that President Cyril Ramaphosa made a declaration that water use licenses should be finalised within 90 days, with effect from 01 April 2020. What is it that we as the public should understand about these licenses and who do they apply to? To educate us on this, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Bronwyn Naidoo - Acting Chief Director: Water Use License Administration - Department of Water and Sanitation

Reports of conditions at the Addington Hospital in Durban have been in the media for more than two months about lifts not working and how difficult this is making life for both staff and patients. On Monday we received another report from the Public Servants Association about their concerns regarding the worsening conditions at that hospital. To find out exactly what is going on there and what the provincial government is doing about it, we are joined on the line by

Guest: Mlungisi Ndlovu - KZN manager for the Public Servants Association

Guest: Dr Sandile Tshabalala - Head of Department in the KZN Health Department

As we head into the festive season, the different provinces are doing all they can to attract tourism keeping in mind that the Covid-19 pandemic is not getting better. In Gauteng, locals are being urged to visit the various attractions. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Gauteng Economic Development department launched the provincial Domestic Tourism Festive Season Promotional Campaign or #GPFestiveSummer. It’s aimed at stimulating the local visitor economy and showcasing Gauteng's efforts to implement Covid-19 protocols through the products, experiences and amenities

Guest: Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa - CEO of the Tourism Business Council of SA

Today being Tuesday, it’s time for our regular UIF feature where Makhosonke Buthelezi addresses all your questions. Please remember to keep your questions very brief and listen on the radio for answers. Also keep your voice notes short and to the point…..

GUEST: Makhosonke Buthelezi – Director of Communications and Marketing at UIF

Government wants to get more HIV-positive people on treatment now to improve the outcomes of the country's HIV/AIDS response. It has therefore launched the "Welcome Back Campaign" encourage more people living with HIV to start taking antiretrovirals and improve their healthcare. This comes as South Africa joins the world in commemorating World AIDS Day today. South Africa currently has 7.6 million people living with HIV which makes it the country with the highest HIV epidemic in the world. Thabile Mbhele reports…

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LINK: To talk now about why HIV is still a problem in terms of infections and how the Covid-19 has impacted on it, we are joined on the line by….

Guest: Coceka Nogoduka – Executive Manager at the South African national Aids Council (Virology specialist by profession)

Today being Bryan’s last programme for the year, he will devote the session to answering questions that have been submitted to him during the month. ...

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

Former South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane has accused Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of arrogance, petty jealousy, and racism. The legal team representing former Sars Commissioner Tom Moyane told the state capture commission. Gordhan has denied Moyane's assertions and accused Moyane of advancing state capture. Tshepo Mongoai reports….

LINK: We talk now to one of our political think tanks to find out exactly what sort of political and economic weight Pravin Gordhan carries and what makes him stay afloat in politics despite controversy around him over the years…

Guest: Professor Somadoda Fikeni – Political analyst and Co-founder of research organisation Indlulamithi