The National Consumer Commission says they are concerned that post the declaration of the National State of Disaster by the President of the Republic - many suppliers increased prices of goods and services essential to curbing Covid-19. As a result, the commission has filed a matter against a supplier to the Consumer Tribunal for prosecution.
Guest: Ms Thezi Mabuza, Acting Commissioner of the National Consumer Commission

To get some insight into how South Africans are coping in terms of their work and home lives, their views on the handling of the Covid-19 lockdown by the Government, and their understanding of the disease, Consulta surveyed more than 1 000 South Africans who are part of its online research community - known as ConsultaPanel - between 6 - 10 April 2020.
Guest: Charlene van Niekerk, Project Director @ Consulta

Exco Board Members say the muteness by the National Department of Health over funding for the NGOs' sector to support the fight against Covid-19, HIV and AIDS remains a distress. Exco say they want the nationally funded NGOs to assist the Department in community screening and testing but due to a lack of funding the NGO's sector is unable to help.
Guest: Oupa Dlamini, Spokesperson for Exco

Corruption Watch is questioning Eskom’s media statement of 15 April 2020 on the chief operating officer, Jan Oberholzer and they are arguing that a full forensic investigation did not take place in this matter and Eskom’s rush to clear its COO is both curious and concerning. They are also of the view that the release of the media statement before affording the whistle-blower an opportunity to review the report contradicts Eskom’s claim to be “committed to the highest principles of ethics and good corporate governance.”
Guest: Karam Singh, Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch

Community Safety in Limpopo says law enforcement officers have the right to turn away and impose fines on people who attempt to access shopping malls

The Department of Community Safety in Limpopo says law enforcement officers have the right to turn away and impose fines on people who attempt to access shopping malls and complexes far from their areas, during the lockdown. Some residents complain that being prevented from going to nearest towns to buy groceries, has resulted in overcrowding at their local shopping complexes. They also accused police and traffic officers of demanding permits to go shopping in town.
Ms Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, MEC for Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo

Plans are afoot to offer on line education to all matriculants in the rural parts of the Eastern Cape during the lockdown period. MTN has partnered with the provincial Education Department to distribute 72 000 sim cards loaded with data to Grade 12 learners.
Guest: Loyiso Pulumani- Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Education Department

The Competition Commission of South Africa has reiterated a warning that companies, accused of excessive pricing on essential goods, could be slapped with hefty penalties. This after the Competition Commission referred its first case of excessive pricing to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. Complaints were laid against the firm Babelegi Workwear for the alleged excessive pricing of face masks.
Guest: Hardin Ratshisusu – Deputy Commissioner at the Competition Commission

On Monday we spoke to the Legal Resources Centre regarding the demolished homes that were demolished in Empolweni, Makhaza, on Thursday last week by the City of Cape Town. The LRC approached the courts and the hearing was today.
Guest: Khensani Motileni- litigation attorney at the Cape Town Regional Office of the Legal Resources Centre

Yesterday, Tiger Brands confirmed in a statement that it has temporarily closed its Durban Bakery as a precautionary measure after some staff members tested positive for Covid-19. According to the company, it has taken this decision in line with best practice protocols and in the interest of the health and safety of all its employees at the Bakery, which is its biggest priority

Guest: Mary-Jane Morifi, who is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Tiger Brands

Following constructive engagement with government officials on its earlier policy recommendations. The Institute of Race Relations will deliver a memorandum on its ‘trim down’ proposal to the Presidency, the Minister of Health, of Trade and Industry, and Finance. The memorandum sets out the significant risks of an ‘all pain, no gain’ lockdown, and makes the case for an alternative approach.
Guest: Hermann Pretorius, Deputy Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Race Relations