Staff at Correctional Services are threatening to go on strike. One of the major issues they are highlighting is that of safety for their health as they claim not having been given protective clothing.

Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo – Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services

Some healthcare workers who are at the forefront of combating COVID-19 say they are fearful of contracting the virus, while others say they have decided to isolate themselves from their families. South Africa currently has more than 900 confirmed corona virus cases. The national lockdown, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa has started from this morning. Healthcare workers who will continue to work throughout the lockdown, say while their emotions are running high they will do all humanly possible to contain the virus and save lives. Prabashini Moodley reports..

GUEST: Cassim Lekhoathi, DENOSA Acting General Secretary

On our health feature today we focus on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. According to medical journals, Having the disease makes it hard for one to breath.

GUESTS: Dr Hlanjwa Maepa – Specialist physician with super specialty training in the field of Pulmonology based at Port Elizabeth, Netcare Greenacres

Academics are analyzing the impact that the Covid-19 is having on the country as a whole. As the Talking Point we have been bringing you all aspects of where things like the lockdown are hitting the most. One of those is that what happens to those poor children who depend on feeding schemes at schools now that schools are closed?

guest: Nic Spaul - Senior Researcher in the Economics Department at University of Stellenbosch Business School

The 21-day lock-down period has many people worried about what they are going to operate. But experts in the field of systems are saying this could change how business is run especially in the build-up to the 4th Industrial Revolution. What are the tips they have for the SMME sector as it is the most nervous of them all?

Guest: Lauren du Plooy, director at Rae & Associates and Intuit QuickBooks trainer

As countries battle to deal with the Covid-19 crisis, food security is becoming a serious concern as productivity is affected and people are panic-buying. What is the economic impact of food security? We hear now from those who are involved in the sector to talk about whether we should be worried?

Guest: Becky Opdyke - Chief Marketing Officer for Tiger Brands

The South African humanitarian relief organisation Gift of the Givers is partnering with the government on its Covid-19 initiative. The organisaton will augment public health services by supporting medical professionals with protective wear, supplying relevant essential medical equipment and providing medical consumables to the institutions in urgent need. Dr Imtiaz Sooliman explains what it is they are doing….

Guest: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman – Founder of Gift of the Givers

Tributes are pouring in for traditional healer Credo Mutwa who has died at the age of 98. The Credo Mutwa Foundation has confirmed his passing. The foundation is yet to release a statement with more information. Meanwhile the family of the deceased has asked for space during its time of grieving. In this extract from the film Celestial Knowledge Credo Mutwa speaks about aliens or greys beings known as Mantindane in Africa…

guest: Matsediso Setai spokeperson of the Credo Mutwa Foundation

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, many people are shutting themselves in their small spaces to avoid public contact. The internet is now becoming a very useful tool for shopping and all sorts of activity that won’t expose one’s health. Even government and other institutions are using the internet to raise funds. In light of this, experts are warning against cybercrime in times like these. Why is it that cyber criminals always seem to be ahead of authorities? Are they just a bunch of intelligent people? As members of the public, what is that one thing we should always be aware of?
GUEST: Maeson Maherry – Chief Solutions Officer at Lawtrust

We speak now to Professor Salim Abdool Karim as concerns are raised about the impact the Covid-19 may have for people who live with HIV. What is it they should be worried about? What sort of impact would Covid-19 have on them and what it is they should be doing?

Guest: Professor Salim Abdool Karim – Director of the Centrefor the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa