We turn our attention now to the geo-political impact deriving from travel bans. Just last week, US president Donald Trump banned flights from Europe, a move that upset many as they worried about the impact it would have on trade. For a perspective on this, we are joined on the line by…..

Guest: Prof Siphamandla Zondi – Professor of Political Science at the University of Pretoria

Universities around the country have announced measure of dealing with the situation. What we will do throughout the show is speak to them one by one about how they are handling it. We start with the UCT as they have confirmed that a staff member has tested positive. To hear from the UCT,

GUEST: Elijah Mohololo – Spokesperson for the University of Cape Town

We hear now from the Progressive Professionals Forum. They held a special NEC meeting on Friday among other issues to communicate its position on the current global outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. We speak to them now to get an understanding of what their concerns are on the issue and whether they are satisfied about how government is handling the situation?

Guest: Kashif Wilcomb – President of the Progressive Professionals Forum

guest: Ms Zodwa Ntuli - Commissioner for bbbee commission

guest: Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs In Kzn

guest: Mr Sibusiso Myeza - Deputy Director General for Economic Development, Tourism and Environment Affairs In Kzn

Steve Harris, who is the General Secretary of the United National Transport Union (UNTU) has informed parliament's portfolio committee on public enterprises that Transnet failed to ensure that 60% of the production and content of electric locomotives and 55% for diesel locomotives are manufactured locally.

Guest: Sonja Carstens, Deputy-General Secretary of the United National Transport Union

guest: Ms Lindiwe Madonsela - Senior Manager for Compliance at
bbbee commission

guest: Mdumiseni Ntuli - ANC Kzn Secretary General

As you may be hearing over and over on our airwaves that one of South Africa’s legendary soapies, Isidingo is coming to an end this evening. So we thought we can’t just let it go like that without paying tribute to the people who made it a success over the years. The people who made you run home and never miss an episode……..

GUESTS(Studio): Hlubi Mboya (Plays Nandipha)
Robert Whitehead – (Plays Barker Haines)
Motlatsi Mafatshe – (Plays Sechaba)
Program creator: Gray Hofmeyr