The 12th World Urban Economic Forum marked its second return to Africa when it kicked off in Cairo, Egypt, today. Today will see attendees engaging in sessions and workshops, exchanging insights and ideas on various urban development issues. SABC News Reporter, Lerato Fekisi is in Cairo and joins me on the line to tell us more about the economic forum…

GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter

With voting underway in the U.S. Cuba is once again calling on America to end its economic, commercial, and financial embargo as they argue that the blockade is a crime against humanity and an act of genocide. Joining us to talk about the damage done to Cuba since the blockade was imposed some 62 years ago is……..

GUEST: Mrs Lauren Luis, Diplomatic Attache for Press and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa

Branding icon, Thebe Ikalafeng joins us today to chat about his new book, titled “The Traveller: Crossing Boarder and Connecting Africa.” According to him, his latest offering is a combination of personal experiences and anecdotes, lessons in high-flying leadership and insights into corporate culture and ways of seeing and doing. 

GUEST: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, Advocate for a brand-led African renaissance

Americans head to the polls today after months of fierce campaigning. We understand that this year’s election is hard to predict as most observers say that it’s too close to call. Joining us to talk about this historic election is…

GUEST: Anita Powell, Voice of America’s White House correspondent

Luyanda Majozi has raised the South African flag high after winning the Start-up category of the 2024 Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in China. We understand that the competition provides a global platform for young innovators to present their own solutions to real-world challenges. Majozi joins us now to tell us more about his achievement.

GUEST: Luyanda Majozi, Student @Durban University of Technology

ANC KZN

Earlier on, I spoke to ANC KZN Provincial chairperson, Siboniso Duma, about the press conference the party had this morning. The presser addressed tensions in the Government of Provincial Unity and the disbandment of the PEC.

GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, Political Analyst from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

The Gauteng education department has released a summary of the report at Pretoria High School. The report recommended that the principal and deputy principal responsible be charged with misconduct. Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson joins me on the line to tell us more about the findings of this report…

GUEST: Matome Chiloane, MEC of education in Gauteng

Have you ever lost your temper at…yourself? Blamed and then beat yourself up a little inside for doing something you regret? It’s easy to be tough on yourself, we tend to do it much, much more than we realize. Ann Werner, Industrial psychologist joins me on the line to talk about self-compassion…

GUEST: Ann Werner, Industrial Psychologist

The DA has introduced the Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament. To help us understand why, what the bill seeks to achieve and maybe share light on some of the key provisions of the bill, I am joined on the line by DA Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development.

GUEST: Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile is calling for a state of emergency in relation to recent food poisoning incidents in the province. He made these remarks while visiting the family of 10-year-old, Lesedi Maaboyi who died in a suspected food poisoning incident over the weekend.

GUEST: Lebogang Maile, MEC for Finance in Gauteng