We continue our discussions into careers and jobs. Shifting a bit to the element of those who got the jobs simply because they were available. People who become teachers, police officers, nurses and so on simply because the jobs were available, but the passion is not there. Why are we seeing this trend?
Guest: Bongani Masilela – Chief Executive of Tshimong Education

As those coming out of high school are going to various tertiary institutions, there are those who are entering the job market. Some of the job seekers are those who have completed their tertiary studies. We use this opportunity now to look at careers and job applications especially in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. People no longer use the old methods of applying, now we have WhatsApp and other forms. What is it that youngsters should know about applying for jobs and also according to recruiters, which the most popular careers that are in demand?

Guest: Jake Willis – CEO of Lulaway Holdings

Solidarity Youth has expressed its disappointment with the Gauteng Department of Education that was unable to place all prospective Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in schools. This after the department had to approach a private school group to help with public school placements. Paul Maritz, a Manager for Youth and Career Development and the coordinator of Solidarity Youth says Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi's appeal to the private sector indicates state incompetence.

GUEST: Gauteng Education, MEC Panyaza Lesufi
Paul Maritz, Manager for Youth and Career Development and the coordinator of Solidarity Youth

In our health feature today - The Heath Talk we look at the Cosmetic Procedure with a special focus on Botox. Botox is not a procedure itself but a brand name of toxin - and there are many others. This procedure is used to treat wrinkles and facial creases. Today we learn about how the procedure is done, the side effects and risks of Botox, the positives of using this procedure and who should not receive Botox. Our guest today - Dr. Khensani Chauke Malinga - Plastic Surgeon

GUEST: Dr. Khensani Chauke Malinga - Plastic Surgeon

Last year residents of Alexandra Township took to the street and shut the area down in protest of service delivery and housing problems. The filth, the rats and the congestion are just something else. What has happened since their protests? Has anything changed?
Guest: Thandi Mthombeni – One of the organizers of the Shutdown Alex Movement

With the continued uncertainty of Eskom and the impact it has on business, especially the SMME sector, insurance companies are saying it’s not all doom and gloom for the SMME sector. They are coming up with solutions for that may help owners minimize the impact of load shedding. Knowing how complicated insurance companies can be, how then are they making things easy for the SMME sector seeing that cost is also a factor?

Guest: Skhumbuzo Myeza – Managing Director of Imbasa10x

Professor Malegapuru Makgoba has been appointed Eskom interim chairperson. This follows the resignation of Jabu Mabuza last week. Makgoba, a scientist, joined the Eskom board as a non-executive director in 2018, following the resignation of Jabu Mabuza last week. In a statement, the Public Enterprises Department says his appointment is consistent with government's plan to appoint a board with an appropriate mix of industry and engineering experience. Earlier on this morning I spoke to Professor Makgoba and started off by asking him why he accepted the position as Eskom’s interim chairperson

Energy just like water has become a serious issue for the African continent. Some countries are investing in dams, solar, nuclear and other forms of alternative energy. Interestingly, the intra-African trade agreement has been signed and those in the energy sector believe it may bring a lot of positives when it comes to the future of energy. What sort of benefits are there and how should South Africa grab the opportunity with both hands seeing how we are battling with Eskom?

GUEST: Brian Statham, the executive leader of the South African National Energy Association (SANEA)

Today schools are opening and parents and teachers are having their hands full in making sure that all goes well for the first day. But now the Institute of Race Relations has released a report entitled ‘Thrown under the School Bus – The future of the Class of 2020: Gauteng as bellwether on education’. The report interrogates what the future holds for the youngsters and what the class of 2019 tells us. What should we be worried about?

Guest: Hermann Pretorius - Campaigns Coordinator at the Institute of Race Relations

Dr Richard Maponya was one of the founding fathers of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce, commonly known as NAFCOC. They are here too paying their respect to Dr Maponya and we use this opportunity now to speak to them about what he meant to them and also touch on how significant NAFCOC is today under the democratic dispensation….

GUEST: Steve Skhosana – General Secretary of NAFCOC