Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

After a disturbing video showing a pensioner being beaten made rounds on social media yesterday. Earlier on today Luvo Ngqaza, the 19-year-old suspect made his first appearance at the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court in Western Cape following his arrest. On the other hand, the Ministry of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has also welcomed Ngqaza’s swift arrest while also strongly condemning the incident.

GUEST: Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

I’d like to start the next conversation by quoting Mark Gerzon: “Leading through conflict means believing in the possibility of what does not yet exist. It requires focusing on the luminous opportunity that lies at the end of the tunnel of obstacles.” Whether it is a GNU, multi-party coalition or GPU, different parties had to come together after the 2024 elections and lead together through whatever conflicts they may have had in the past. Is it doable? That’s the big question…

GUEST: Andre Vlok, Conflict and Employment dispute Specialist

Water experts gathered in Durban for the Water Institute of Southern Africa’s 2024 Biennial Conference & Exhibition in June to talk about, amongst other things, a fundamental shift in mindset that is urgently needed among citizens, officials and the broader Southern African region to address South Africa’s looming water security challenges.

GUEST: Shafick Adams, Executive Manager responsible for Water Resources Management at the Water Research Commission

TshiVenda and siSwati have been added to Google Translate, bringing the number of locally supported languages to nine. This expansion also represents the largest addition of African languages, with about a quarter of the newly supported languages coming from the African continent. To explain the significance of this latest move is….

GUEST: Siya Madikane, Google SA’s Communications Manager

Still on the UK elections. Interestingly Rishi Sunak has wasted no time in announcing that he will step down as Conservative leader once the arrangements for selecting his successor were in place. Take a listen to what he had to say earlier on today…….

GUEST: KG Moxwale, Communications and Political Campaign Strategist

Sir Keir Starmer has officially been appointed by King Charles after his party won yesterday’s general election with a landslide victory. Labour is returning to power after 14 years following a collapse in support for the Conservatives. Kindly listen to Sir Keir Starmer’s acceptance speech……

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PHD candidate at the University of Dundee

Today the SABC launched the new and improved SABC Plus. The newly improved platform comes with a sleek interface, personalised features, and unbeatable content. If ever there was a time you needed to jump on this platform, IT IS NOW!!!

GUEST: Abongile Cokie, SABC Over The Top Services Manager

An injection containing the antiretroviral drug lenacapavir is highly effective at preventing HIV infection for six months per shot. This is according to top-line study findings announced last week by the pharmaceutical company Gilead. Detailed study findings have not yet been presented at a major scientific conference or published in a reputable scientific journal. To get more details about the effectiveness of this injection, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, Chief Executive Officer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Newly appointed Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, says she is itching to get stuck into her role and will soon outline some of the key priorities for her department. On Tuesday this week, Gwarube posted on X thanking well-wishers, adding that being appointed the minister of basic education was a massive responsibility she does not take lightly.

GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education