Yesterday, the SABC Foundation launched the Disability360 campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering People with Disabilities.

Focus: Zulumathoba Zulu talks about Africa’s contribution to development of the world and how the Basotho (anciently) and other African nations used indigenous knowledge to direct a productive discourse in the topical areas of Africanisation, indigenisation, decolonisation and dispute resolution.

Guest: Mr Zulumathabo Zulu, African Philosopher, Published Author, Inventor & Research Analyst

This year marks 25 years since the International 16 Days of Activism campaign was launched. So this morning we ask, does commemorating the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have any impact and what strides have been made in terms of advancing the cause of women, and 25 years later - why do we still have men who think women belong in the kitchen.

It is estimated that by 2050, close to eight out of 10 South Africans will be living in one of the country’s cities. How all those people live, and what their lives are like, will depend on important choices leaders make today and in the coming years. How will this be achieved with the citizen in mind and still making sure that everyone benefits?

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.

The Department of Transport says that the aviation industry is dominated by a generation of individuals over the age of 40. They estimate that by 2017 more than 40% of the industry professionals will be 55 years of age or older. How then do we change the situation around and what are some of the underlying factors? Are young people not interested in the sector?

We hear from Professor Rosabelle Boswell about why she thinks tax systems are inhumane. She argues that tax system is colonial and punitive, but on the other hand - she suggests that South Africans should activate their philosophy of Ubuntu at the state level, to infuse a new tax system with humanity.

the music of afro-soul artist Sol Shivambu. He is dubbed as” a true child of the soil”. How does he describe himself and his music?

A literature review commissioned by the Soul City Institute has revealed that South Africa has a serious drug usage problem twice that of the global norm. Surely this is of great concern to the nation as a whole. What are some of the underlying factors behind this?

November the 3rd till December the 3rd is marked as National Disability Rights Month. We use the opportunity to find out how the country has progressed in terms of fairness when it comes to equality particularly on matters pertaining to people with disabilities. How far are we and where should we be improving?

Guest: Magic Nkwashu, independent disability analyst