Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

Our guest says that while the Constitution up to this day remains a great support for the disabled, the society in general doesn’t know much about their situation. She goes on to say that there is not much awareness raised on disability issues and yet every day many people are sustaining disabling injuries. Why is she feeling this way?

Guest: Emilie Olifant – Author of My life Climax

Refiloe Nt’sekhe tells her heartbreaking story of abuse. She says the lesson she wishes to share with fellow South Africans is that “don’t judge when a person is in an abusive relationship. Understand that getting out of an abusive relationship is difficult – be supportive and where others talk or seek help, help them or find them someone who can.”

Guest: Refiloe Nt’sekhe, DA National Spokesperson and Deputy Federal Chairperson

This morning on our SMME feature we focus on the business of procurement and how it has empowered SMME’s over the years. This form of business is attractive to many up and coming businesses, but often we hear stories of non-delivery or non-payment from government which sometimes cripples them. For those who may want to go this route as entrepreneurs, what sort of challenges will they face and what is it they must be aware of?

Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

Mbali Gcabashe talks about her book titled “Intimate Thoughts of a Clever Black”. In the book Mbali encourages open and frank dialogue, and she says her book is aimed at raising issues that people are not open about in public, simply because they fear of being judged.

Guest (studio): Mbali Gcabashe, Author of “Intimate Thoughts of a Clever Black’

On our Friday Musical Wind Down today we feature the music of Serenity. Her voice is being described as silky smooth and those in the industry say that she is set to become a firm favourite. What is she all about?

Guest: Serenity – Singer and composer

Breaking New Ground Feature: Mega Cities in Gauteng - will the Gauteng’s strategy provide practical solutions to the housing backlog in the province?
About three months ago, the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements, together with the Gauteng Partnership Fund hosted the Infrastructure Funding Summit to attract investors for the province's projects, which include mega-cities. This morning we are joined by the department to tell us more about its ambitious long-term housing development strategy.

Guest: Mogomotsi Mogodiri

The South African Professional Network Association in partnership with The Mineworkers Investment Company is today (Thursday) discussing the issue of South African professionals seeking careers internationally. What do they gain from this experience and is it about the glamour or self-advancement?

Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.