GUEST: DR SIPHO KABANE, CEO AND REGISTRAR AT THE COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES

The Competition Commission has recommended the establishment of a Supply-Side Health Regulator (SSHR) to monitor and assess the economic value and price of health services. That's according to Dr Cees van Gent of the Commission's Health Market Inquiry which found that private healthcare and medical scheme cover in South Africa is characterized by the rising cost of healthcare. The commission further recommends that healthcare service prices be reviewed every three years. Briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Gent said the establishment of the SSRH would support the National Health Insurance Bill.

GUEST: Dr. Vusumuzi Nhlapho, Acting General Manager and Head of Department for the Private Practice unit at the South African Medical Association (SAMA)

Analyst and writer at the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), Hermann Pretorius says Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde should be the preferred candidate to replace DA leader, Mmusi Maimane. In an article written in his personal capacity Pretorius says "the leadership vacuum at the top of the DA and the racial confusion that has seen its once bright prospects tarnish can be addressed in one brave, respectable swoop: by electing Alan Winde as the next leader of the party as soon as possible".

GUEST: Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and current policy fellow for the Institute for Race Relations (IRR), Helen Zille

We now shift our focus to Newcastle in KwaZulu Natal where residents in the Signal Hill, Aviary Hill and other areas have reportedly had no water supply for the several days. For the latest on the reports, we are now joined on the line by Dumisani Thabethe, Newcastle Municipality's spokesperson…

GUEST: Dumisani Thabethe, Newcastle Municipality's spokesperson

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) was addressing the UN General Assembly's annual general debate, where he said that his country remains fragile despite progress on the peace deal. The landmark peace agreement was signed by his Government and 14 armed groups on 6 February 2019. Let's take a journey now in the Central African Republic to find out where it all began and how they got to where they are today….

GUEST: Izak Khomo, Who is Channel Africa's Producer for a show known as "Spotlight Africa"

As usual, we do try on the last Tuesday of the month to deal with questions received off air that are of similar nature that Bryan thinks are worth repeating and discussing on air. Last Tuesday was a public holiday, so Bryan will be dealing with some of your questions this morning but if you have other questions for Bryan,

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

Quality private healthcare in South Africa is without a doubt very costly and healthcare has become a luxury available to those who can afford it. For more on the Competition Commission's report on the cost of healthcare, we are now joined on the line by Quinton Zunga, Founding partner and CEO of the black-owned-and-managed healthcare listing - RH Bophelo. The company says they strive to provide affordable quality healthcare in South Africa…

GUEST: Quinton Zunga, Founding partner and CEO of the black-owned-and-managed healthcare listing - RH Bophelo

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is investigating if ranitidine, a common heartburn medicine, has a chemical contamination which could cause cancer. This begs the question: Just how safe are our medicines?

GUEST: Mlungisi Wondo, Acting Deputy Director for Law Enforcement at the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says the work of the tribunal and the SIU is expected to unearth more public funds lost to the corruption, fraud and illicit money flows. The tribunal is also expected to look at cases emanating from evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Let’s get to understand what its terms of reference are and what we as the public can expect from it…

GUEST: Crispin Phiri – Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the Royal Elephant Hotel, in Centurion. The Public Service Commission, South Africa-European Union and University of South Africa, UNISA are hosting a two-day dialogue on Values-Driven Public Sector, themed: Values-Driven Public Sector: Building State Capacity through Professional Ethics and Integrity. The Dialogue will create a platform for stakeholders to engage on the critical challenges and opportunities related to strengthening ethics and integrity in public administration.

GUEST: Mr Senzo Mchunu, Minister for Public Service and Administration