We are now in conversation with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, also known as FAIS, who promote consumer protection and contribute to the integrity of the financial services industry by resolving complaints. We are going to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on insurance policies and investments. The Institution also says that consumers need to know that the FAIS Ombud Office is still operational during the lockdown
Guest: Marc Alves, Resolution Manager at the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, also known as FAIS

In other news ... Judgement has been reserved in the DA's application to have the last month's court decision regarding the Tshwane Metro implemented. The High Court in Pretoria overturned the Gauteng's provincial government's dissolution of the Tshwane Metro. The DA wants the ruling implemented while the appeal process continues. The ANC controlled provincial government had asked the High Court in Pretoria to dismiss the application with costs saying it would not benefit the people of Tshwane. But Advocate Steven Budlender for the DA argued that the argument did not address the issue of bi-elections...
Guest: DA Gauteng Chair Mike Moriarty

The SABC has confirmed that operations at its Durban office will resume on Friday. The building was shut down yesterday after staffs were informed that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. UKhozi FM DJ Tshatha Ngobe yesterday informed his employer of his initial positive results. But a call from the JDJ Diagnostics laboratory in Durban today- where Ngobe was tested- confirmed that his initial diagnosis was in fact, incorrect.
Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela: the Dean and Head of School of Nursing and Public Health @ UKZN

On Both Sides of the Story we speak to Bishop Bheki Ngcobo, from the Durban Zionist Church, who is demanding compensation for churches who lost revenue due to lockdown regulations. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement that places of worship will reopen in alert level 3. President Ramaphosa says there should be only 50 per religious service under stringent restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Guest: Bishop Bheki Ngcobo, from the Durban Zionist Church
Guest: Archbishop William Slattery

Eastern Cape police have arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding the provincial education department of over three-million rand. The ten year-old case has finally been transferred to the Hawks.
Guest: Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha

The Tobacco Transformation Alliance has called for an inquiry into alleged links between illicit tobacco traders and high profile politicians. The Alliance has also called for government to lift the ban on the sale and distribution on tobacco products when the country reverts to alert level-three of the nationwide lockdown
Guest: Shadrack Sibisi, Chairperson of the Tobacco Transformation Alliance

Dr Anthony Turton from the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State joins us to explain how South Africa can use sewage to test for Covid19. He says what is known to scientists, but not yet apparent to the public, is that the virus is shed in human waste.
Guest: Dr Anthony Turton, from the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State (UFS)

One South Africa Movement says they are heading to court to ensure the safe reopening of schools on the first of June. This after the department of basic education and the presidency failed to respond to their letter which asks for clarity on how the government will ensure the safety of teachers and students…
Guest: Mmusi Maimane, Chief Activist for One South Africa Movement

Louis Meintjes, president of TLU SA explains why they have asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to set up a judicial commission to investigate the illegal trade in cigarettes
Guest: Louis Meintjes, President of TLU SA

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask – how do we preserve jobs during Covid19? South Africa is facing an unemployment crisis due to Covid-19. The National Coronavirus Command Council chairperson Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has predicted a 50% in job losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic....

Guests: Thapelo Maleke, President of the South African Youth Chamber of Commerce

Guests: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist, Econometrix