Marius Strydom warns that South Africa needs to address the issue of unemployment urgently or risk encountering a populist uprising. He is arguing that South Africa needs a Minister of Employment who will stand or fall based on employment levels. According to him, the Minister of Employment should be empowered to co-ordinate all the resources within the cabinet to address the issue of unemployment. What’s your view – do you agree with him or not? Do we really need a Ministry of Employment to fight unemployment? Let’s have the conversation.

Focus: Horses are said to be a hugely beneficial mechanism used in therapy sessions for individuals with a variety of emotional and mental health issues. This is according to Fiona Bromfield, Trustee at The Equinox Trust, a registered non-governmental organisation that specialises in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). The Equinox Trust team partnered with one of the psychiatric consultants and the occupational therapists working in the Forensic Unit at Valkenberg Hospital to pilot an EAP project specifically for individuals with mental health problems. What exactly is in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and how does it work?

On our SMME feature this morning we speak to Mark Beets, GM: Business Development at Entelect about his views and insights on methods and processes business should begin to look at as a means of surviving and being successful at disrupting their consumer services and product delivery. Where should they start seeing also that speed and convenience through technology has changed the way business is run traditionally. How can SMME’s and business in general keep up seeing also how quickly technology evolves?

Guest(Studio): Mark Beets, GM: Business Development at Entelect

Solly Moeng warns of possible tax revolt threats. Moeng argues that there is a fast-growing community of disgruntled taxpayers out there who feel betrayed and who are of the view that the social contract has been broken and their trust eroded over time and therefore see no need to continue paying tax. Sandile Memela - Spokesperson at SARS

Guest: Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Management Adviser and CEO of Strategic Corporate Communications Consultancy DonValley

For years complaints about young people idling have been raised by many communities around the world with no concrete answers. Then there are those who try their best to keep young people busy in their communities. But then looking at the current situation, what are some of the reasons behind young people idling? Are we doing enough individually to help?

Focus: Donald Trump has described his presidential bid a "war," and cited two of his "enemies" -- Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush. Trump has been making headlines for his controversial statements. Some polls suggest that he could make it as Republican presidential candidate. Just how likely is this and what could he bring to the United State Presidency?

Guest: Dr Dinesh Sharma - Associate Research Professor Institute of Global Cultural Studies SUNY-Binghamton, NY

Focus: In response to Oriel College’s decision to remove Rhodes plaque after a fervent campaign against it. Nigel Biggar, a theology professor at the university argues that Rhodes was prejudiced but not racist and that students seeking to remove his statue were no better than him. Cecil John Rhodes was a student at the college in the 1870s and a plaque dedicated to his legacy has been at the college since 1906.

No one can dispute the fact that struggle songs are a fundamental part of South Africa’s political past and present. To attest to this, it is common knowledge that South Africa produced a number of high profile artists whose songs and poems became anthems for the fight for democracy. This morning we are joined by Dr Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi to discuss songs that shaped the liberation struggle. Neo is of the view that freedom songs are songs of protest, love, inspiration and encouragement.

Guest: Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi, African historian & senior researcher at the council on higher education

In light of the instrumental role that young people continue to play in building the nation in their respective communities. This morning we discuss the importance of investing in young people and the benefits thereof.

Guests: Faith Tererai (she moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa in 2004)

Anthony Baatjies (a young man who was entangled in a lifestyle of gangsterism while in his teens)

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.