KwaZulu-Natal, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has revealed that more than 200 councillors across municipalities in the province do not have matric. Speaking to us yesterday, MEC Dube-Ncube, cited low education levels among councillors, as one of the factors for poor oversight roles in municipalities. On The Talking Point we will discuss whether councillors lacking basic education compromise the functioning of municipal councils or further exacerbates service delivery issues. Joining us on the line for this discussion is, Esteri Msindo, the Human Settlements Researcher at the Public Service Accountability Monitor …

The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) has issued a rallying call to corporate South Africa to speak out on corporate malfeasance and corruption as well as actively work toward building an ethical culture in their organisations. Von Eck says International Internal Audit Month provides an ideal opportunity to educate South Africans about a complex but vital profession.

Guest: Dr Claudelle von Eck - Institute of Internal Auditors SA calls for New Dawn(TBC)

From the 11th of May, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) will host the third HRDC Summit under the theme: “Partnerships Revitalising Work and Learning”. The HRDC is chaired by the Deputy President and administered by the Minister of Higher Education and Training. Its core mandate is to advise government on issues of human resource development. In 2018, the Council is continuing with a strategy of encouraging collaboration and partnerships in skills development, how do they aim to do this?
guest: Ravi Naidoo

With rising public awareness on anti-bribery and corruption, public and private organisations are forced to relook their procurement practices – and demand for comprehensive supplier vetting is seeing steady growth in South Africa. How does this affect business, and what can business do to vet suppliers aqequatetely?

Guests: Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Communication at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE)

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube revealed last week that more than 200 councillors across KwaZulu-Natal municipalities do not have matric. Delivering her department’s R1.6billion budget for 2018/2019, Dube-Ncube said her department was embarking on a back-to- basics programme as it seeks to stabilise and make municipalities more resilient. How does this affect the running of the province’s administration? We speak to ….

Guest: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube

The South African Department of Trade and Industry recently published a number of draft amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes (B-BBEE Codes) for public comment
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Guest: Matabane Kganki - Black Business Council CEO

Amanda Kotze Nhlapo - Chief Convention Bureau Officer of SA Tourism

Nkululeko Mthembu from Durban Hub and Faith Chege from Nairobi Hub

Sbu Zondi -Senior Manager for marketing and communications at Durban Tourism.

Dr Venicia McGhie, senior lecturer and head of the Department of Academic Development in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and Madge du Preez, retired senior faculty officer and coordinator of the EMS Student Support and Research Unit (ESSRU), combined their expertise to create a book that could be the saving grace for many prospective first-years at university (or any other tertiary institution).
Dr Venicia McGhie, senior lecturer and head of the Department of Academic Development in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences