The office of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier is launching its 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women at the uMkhanyakude District. This year’s campaign runs under the theme: Economic Justice for a Non-Violent and Non-Sexist South Africa. To look at the situation in KwaZulu-Natal and to understand how differently they are hoping to approach the subject, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Sihle Zikalala – KZN Premier

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.

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

Uganda’s presidential candidate Bobi Wine was released on bail last Friday after his arrest triggered protests that led to at least 37 deaths. He was charged with holding rallies likely to spread the coronavirus. The country is going to the polls in January for presidential elections. Long term president Yoweri Musaveni who is accused of corruption and nepotism has strong western allies while Bobi Wine is gaining popularity with the youth. How can we expect all of this to end having seen through history how ruling parties tend to stay in power regardless of an election outcome?

Guest: Mike Arereng – Former Executive Producer at Channel Africa’s Swahili Desk

Today Bryan comments on the report of the 2020 Brand Atlas survey which tracks and measures the lifestyles of the 15.1 economically active South Africans living in households, with a monthly income of more than R8000 and then comments about people retiring in South Africa.

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

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says members need to stop treating the party as a cash cow. Ramaphosa was addressing ANC members in Rustenburg, in the North West. The party's National Working Committee descended on the province to address a number of issues ahead of the Branch, Regional and Provincial Conferences.

How should we interpret the ANC’s leadership to the North West and also looking at the division that was created under the leadership of Supra Mahumapelo, is the party fighting a losing battle in that province?

Guest: Prof Andre Duwenhage – Research Professor at the North West University Potchefstroom

Last week we touched on a story about Cabinet having approved the publication of the draft National Implementation Framework towards the professionalization of the public service. They explained that this is in line with the commitment made by the sixth administration to create a capable, ethical and developmental public service. Some of you who sent in your voice notes on the issue disagreed with this feeling that the problem was deeper than professionalization.

Guest: Zukiswa Kota – Programme Manager at the Public Service Accountability Monitor

One of the developing stories over the weekend is that of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan reportedly launching an investigation to find whistle blowers who leaked information that his chief of staff does not have the required qualifications. Spokesperson Sam Mkokeli has reportedly criticised Gordhan for launching the investigation. At the heart of this is Nthabiseng Borotho and the fact that Gordhan appointed her despite not meeting the minimum criteria…

Guest: Richard Mantu – Spokesperson for the Department of Public Enterprises

Justice and Correctional Services minister, Ronald Lamola, has opened a newly-built correctional facility at Tzaneen in Limpopo. The centre, which was opened on Friday, will accommodate about 500 offenders. The Tzaneen Correctional Centre is one of a number of new facilities established post-1994 to help ease overcrowding. Katlego Nyoni reports...

Guest: Crispin Phiri – Spokesperson for the Justice Department

The Market Theatre in Joburg has, like many institutions, been forced to adapt as the lockdown is eased. It has been putting up a line up of music and plays which includes "Feeling Shadows" and Women in Music Honouring legend Joe Nina.

Guest: James Ngcobo-Market Theatre Artistic Director
guest: music legend Joe Nina

Today the United Nations observes World Children’s Day under the theme: amplifying children’s voices to ensure they are heard. The question being asked is how do we elevate the voice of children on issues they currently facing? In a country like ours, parents battle with the issue of disciplining their children while respecting their rights.

Guest: Pontsho Segwai - World Vision’s Advocacy & Child Protection Manager