The department of Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape has advised a Nelson Mandela Bay traditional surgeon to respect the provincial government's decision to suspend circumcision related ceremonies due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Mike Kopisani, who circumcises hundreds of boys during winter and summer seasons has vowed to carry on with his practice.

Guest: Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson, Mamkeli Ngam

Jonathan Shutte shares thoughts on how families can best protect their loved ones living with dementia during these trying times of Covid19. Whilst dementia-related diseases do not necessarily directly increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, what we know for sure is that dementia-related behaviours, increased age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia, will increase the risk.

Guest: Jonathan Shutte is the Village Manager at Livewell, a specialized dementia care facility

World News today: Spain has reported a 32% spike in new deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the country total to 1,326 fatalities, the second highest in Europe after Italy. The number of infections across the country also shot up to 24,926, while the capital Madrid remains the hardest hit in the country.

Guest: Marta Garrich, political analyst

The minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development Ms Thoko Didiza has assured South Africans that the supply of food will not be interrupted during the 21-day national lockdown. Her ministry has also set aside at least R1.2bn to assist the sector and ensure that there is sustainable food production during and post the coronavirus outbreak. You may recall that yesterday, Agri SA released a statement urging South Africans to stop panic buying amid COVID-19.
Guest: Christo van der Rheede, Agri SA Deputy Executive Director

Nelson Mandela's grandson, Ndaba, has revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Ndaba becomes the latest in a long line of well-known names to reveal that they have contracted Covid-19. He joins us now to tell us more about his condition…

Guest: Ndaba Mandela

The Restaurant Association of South Africa says it is negotiating with government and banks for relief efforts to ensure the survival of restaurants and small businesses due to the economic strain of COVID-19. The association says this past weekend alone, the industry lost millions of rands due to liquor restrictions and crowd control guidelines.

Guest: Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurants Association of South Africa

Despite South Africa having no confirmed Coronavirus related death yet, funeral undertakers say they are treating each body as a potential case and are taking all the necessary safety precautions. They also try and discourage families coming into the funeral parlour to wash the body of the deceased person as is common practice in most traditions and cultures.

Guest: Lawrence Konyana is the vice-president of the National Funeral Directors' Association

World News today: World News today: How are scientists going with finding a cure for Covid19? China has started the first phase of a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. The Chinese effort began on Mar 16 and is expected to continue until the end of the year.

Guest: Doctor Brett Lyndall Singh, member of the anti-epidemic team specialising on Coronavirus

Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has asked Limpopo residents who are living and working in Gauteng not return home and risk bringing the virus with them. Limpopo currently has 1 confirmed case, and Ramathuba would like to keep it as low as possible, particularly in the rural areas where it could be difficult to contain.

Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, MEC for Health in Limpopo

guest: Vuyo Dubese