Focus: December is not just about the holidays, but it’s also a time where people get married. Just how valuable are marriages to society these days?

Guest: Pastor Mandla Luphondwana –Speaker and marriage councilor

Nkamogeleng Lebeloane,Gina Mabasa, Bongani Phiri, Shana,Moshe Matseke

Why medical scheme increases are so high and what are the challenges faced in trying to curb rising costs while maintaining a high standard of healthcare for everyone?

Focus: With more above-inflation medical scheme tariff increases on the horizon for 2017 - Natalie Zimmelman shares her thoughts on medical scheme contribution increases and gives advice on what the consumers should be asking. According to her, consumers need to query what they are paying for and what they are receiving, and assess if it is in their best interest.

Guest: Natalie Zimmelman; Chief Executive Officer of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists

Ethiopia is one of those countries that are mentioned in the bible numerous times and it is also rich in culture and spirituality. The country also played a significant role in liberating the continent. One of the other things they are known for is having their own calendar. What is Ethiopia’s contribution to the continent and what is it that makes the country so significant?

Focus: Often we hear the term of ubungoma and many of us use it loosely to describe a person who uses traditional medicine to heal people. Rightfully, traditional healers who practice in South Africa can broadly be grouped into three types, the traditional doctor/inyanga, the sangoma and the faith healer. They all have a different type of calling and here to explain the calling of a sangoma is…….

Guest: Dr Zukiswa Mvoko, Traditional healer and a member of the African National Healers Association

Focus: We dissect the findings of the South African Human Rights Commission’s report titled ‘Global Goals for Every Child: Progress and disparities among children in South Africa’‚ which was launched yesterday. According to the report, adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately vulnerable and at high risk. What role can all of us play in protecting children’s rights?

Guest: Dr Yulia Privalova Krieger, Deputy Representative UNICEF South Africa

We often hear about the unemployment rate in the country being on the rise and how much it affects young people. But then we don’t always hear the frustration unemployed graduates go through in terms of money for applications and the emotional impact it has on them. This morning we speak to a frustrated unemployed graduate to get an understanding of what it’s like to go through this process…..

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.

Focus: Former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa into law in Sharpeville on 10 December 1996. On Saturday this week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with various stakeholders will lead the 20th anniversary celebrations of the South African Constitution. This morning we discuss and define the meaning of South Africa’s constitution, asking – Do we understand the role of our democratic constitution in strengthening our democracy and does the South African Constitution mean anything to the average South African citizen?

Guest: Mr John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

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.