The National Briefing

Guest: Abel Esterhuyse, associate professor of strategy in the Faculty of Military Science of Stellenbosch University

The US, the UK and Australia are now going to work together to start a fleet of more nuclear submarines - in what is clearly meant to increase the power of these countries - against china.

 

 

 

 

Guest: John Steenhuisen, Democratic Alliance Leader

The Democratic Alliance says that they are concerned that there will be violence during the EFF National Shutdown next week Monday

 

 

Guest: Fanele Mondi, CEO Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG)

Guest: William Mabapa, National Union of Mineworkers General Secretary 

Guest: Brandon Abdinor, Climate Advocacy Lawyer at Centre for Environmental Rights

Mediated Conversation: should South Africa continue to use the coal fired power stations or to use more renewable energy?

 

 

 

 

Guest: Prof Janice Limpson, Chair in Biotechnology Innovation & Engagement and Director of RUBIC at Rhodes University

RUBIC launches first-ever water testing facility in Makhanda

 

Guest: Prudence Moilwa - Executive Head at National Consumer Commission

The National Consumer Commission is urging all persons in possession of GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations to immediately stop use and return these to the supplier.

 

 

 

 

Guest: Dr. Aslam Dasoo, convener of the Progressive Health Forum

Guest: Ali Gule, Community Engagement Officer at OUTA

There has been a damning report issued about the state of the Rahima Moosa mother and child hospital by the Health Ombud Professor Malegapuru Makgoba. He says it filthy, unsafe and neglected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest: Wendy Alberts, CEO of Restaurant Association Of SA

A strange problem has emerged as a result of load shedding - because the people who raise chickens can’t slaughter them when the power is out - the chickens get fatter - and that means they’re too fat for restaurants to use

 

Guest: Sthembiso Cekiso - Treasurer General of Walter Sisulu University Convocation

The student who received R14-million and didn’t return it, Sibongile Mani, has been elected Treasurer of the convocation committee of Walter Sisulu University. She is currently appealing a conviction for theft.

 

Guest: Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation

The Water Affairs and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu met with mayors in Gauteng yesterday - he says that while there is enough water for people in Gauteng

 

 

 

 

Guest: Felix Washon, Spokesperson for Malawi Red Cross Society

More than one hundred and ninety people have now died in the massive flood caused by hurricane Freddy in Malawi - it also hit Madagascar again this week