This morning we delve into the problem of over drinking and ask – why do we drink and abuse alcohol, what needs to be done to end South Africa’s status as a nation of heavy drinkers? Research suggests that South Africa has the worst drinking habits in the world. The level of alcohol consumed amounts to each citizen drinking between ten and 12.4 litres of pure alcohol a year. Worldwide consumption is, on average, 6.2 litres. So what is wrong with us?

This morning we delve into the problem of over drinking and ask – why do we drink and abuse alcohol, what needs to be done to end South Africa’s status as a nation of heavy drinkers? Research suggests that South Africa has the worst drinking habits in the world. The level of alcohol consumed amounts to each citizen drinking between ten and 12.4 litres of pure alcohol a year. Worldwide consumption is, on average, 6.2 litres. So what is wrong with us?

As part of observing the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which was officially commemorated last week Sunday (9 August). This morning we assess the plight and economic standing of indigenous people of South Africa, asking - what do we need to do to advance and elevate indigenous people’s economic and social development in this country

In today’s show we look at the situation of workers in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Egypt, Tunisia and Palestine – asking, what does the future look like for workers in these countries? Joining us to discuss this we have: Rahma Refaat, Lawyer and Programs’ Co-ordinator, CTUWS (Centre for Trade Unions and Workers’ Services) and Ebrahim Deen, Researcher at Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC).

Nompumelelo Motlafi, lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at UNISA explains why she thinks Black women in South Africa don’t fully embrace the feminist discourse. She is of the view that in the current democratic era, black women’s negotiations of human rights continue to be a delicate balancing act.

As we are in Women’s Month, we turn our focus now on women entrepreneurs. How are we doing 21 years into our democracy when it comes to women in business, what are the main challenges and how do women themselves turn the situation around? We spoke to Andrea Rademayer – CEO and founder of Ask Africa for her take on the subject.

Elijah Mhlanga talks about new methods aimed at reducing and preventing violence in schools. The department of basic education is in the process of reviewing and amending the regulations for safety measures at public schools. How effective are those measures and why does violence occur? Elijah Mhlanga Spokesperson, Department of Basic Education spoke to us on the subject.

US president Barack Obama’s visit to Nairobi last week was mainly viewed as the return of a long-lost son by Kenyans with all the elements of a family reunion. With very little time left in his presidency. This morning we ask, has Obama achieved anything significant by visiting Kenya and what does it mean for him and his global legacy?

US president Barack Obama’s visit to Nairobi last week was mainly viewed as the return of a long-lost son by Kenyans with all the elements of a family reunion. With very little time left in his presidency. This morning we ask, has Obama achieved anything significant by visiting Kenya and what does it mean for him and his global legacy?

Following numerous debates about what languages should be taught and dominate at African schools. This morning we are joined by Professor Ernst Frederick Kotzé who argues that a fundamental question is being ignored in these debates; he is urging us to ask ourselves - what is the purpose of teaching and learning languages in the first place?