In conversation with Deidre Lodwig about “how rapidly changing technology is shaping the workplace and the world”. Having managed both the Vodacom and MTN brands in various capacities, Lodwig is no novice when it comes to this subject.

GUEST: Deidre Lodwig, MD MTN United

Small hospitals in the Eastern Cape are set to be "repurposed". A total of 19 small hospitals will be affected by the move. The province has 92 hospitals in total and small hospitals that have less-than-50 bed capacity will be repurposed. Is this a good or bad thing to do by the provincial government?

GUEST: Russell Rensburg, Director of the Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project

The 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads State and Government will be held on 17 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to unlock opportunities for sustained economic growth and development towards an Industrialised SADC”. South Africa’s government has dismissed calls by the DA for this week’s SADC summit to be moved from Zimbabwe because the Harare government abused its political opponents. President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, would be attending the summit.

GUEST: Hopewell Chin’ono, Zimbabwean Journalist and documentary filmmaker

We hear from the Department of Health following the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to declare the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). Of major concern is the fact that the number of Mpox cases in the country has now increased from 22 to 24.

GUEST: Foster Mohale, Spokesperson for the National Department of Health

We hear from Operation Dudula on why they are closing down migrant-owned spaza shops in Jabavu, Soweto. We understand that the organisation decided to embark on this action after a 21-year-old man was allegedly shot by an illegal immigrant at the yellow spaza shop. Joining us for this discussion is…..

GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Leader of Operation Dudula

Our guest helps us understand the significance of Pakistan Independence Day, this as the country celebrates its 78th Independence Day today. The South Asian country, along with neighbouring India, attained independence following the end of British colonial rule in the sub-continent in 1947. Given the ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition post this year’s general elections – how united are the Pakistanis in celebrating this historic day? We find out from…….

GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent political analyst on South-East Asia

Left-handed children comprise approximately 10% of the global population and often face challenges in a predominantly right-handed world of education. Teachers are also not trained in inclusive pedagogies for left-handedness. To address these issues, the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation at the University of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the African Left-Handers Foundation is hosting the Harmony of Hands event.

GUEST: Matlhogonolo Maboe, A left hander and Board Member of African Left Handers Foundation.

The Indlulamithi South Africa Scenarios Trust has published a book detailing realistic future trajectories of South Africa by 2035, influenced by significant trends and dynamics, after years of research and engagement with stakeholders in communities, civil society, business, and politics.

GUEST: Pali Lehohla, Former Statistician General of South Africa

The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance, along with its convening organizations acknowledges the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance says while this development reflects the widespread pressure and discontent from Joburg residents and civil society, the organization stresses that this is not a victory but rather a critical moment for renewed commitment to better governance in in Johannesburg.

 guest: Mark heywood

Youth aged 15-24 years and 25-34 years continue to have the highest unemployment rates at 60,8% and 41,7% respectively according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for quarter 2 of 2024. Youth Capital’s Kristal Duncan-Williams believes that, the informal economy could possibly unlock opportunities for young people in SA.

GUEST: Kristal Duncan-Williams, Project lead at Youth Capital