Do we care enough for the elderly? Our guest is concerned that from time to time he sees people moving to Australia and New Zealand dumping their parents in old age homes – are you one of them or are you one of those who insist that they will take care of their parents no matter what?

GUEST: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher at the Bench-Marks Foundation

As we continue with our election chat. Today we hear from Zackie Achmat who will contest the election on the regional ballot in the Western Cape for a seat in the National Assembly. This ballot is new, and it is specific to each province and is designated for the selection of independent candidates or political parties to fill the regional seats reserved in Parliament for that particular region. Zackie advocates for a competent, ethical, and accountable state.

GUEST: Zackie Achmat, Independent Candidate

Election Watch: With polls predicting that this year’s national and provincial elections will be more hotly contested than ever before. Today we discuss voter disillusionment, asking why do we have so many people who are registered to vote and yet not all of them are keen to exercise their right to vote? Joining us for this conversation is…..

GUEST: Mankone Ntsaba, Kagiso Trust Chairperson

The Gauteng Health Department's security guards at provincial hospitals and clinics have vowed to continue to camp outside the department's offices in the Johannesburg CBD until their demands are met. The security guards who are affiliated to trade union - SACSAAWU say they protesting against issues including the termination of their employment contracts. To tell us more about their demands and also what informs them, we are joined on the line by….

GUEST: Thabiso Maluleke, Director for Security Services in the Gauteng Department of Health

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People for 2024. Kolisi has been described as the embodiment of hope during a time in which many South Africans find it hard to hold on to any. Post this announcement – it is without a doubt that Kolisi is now one of South Africa’s most reliable brands.

GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, MD for ReputationFirst

Tomorrow, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is scheduled to vote on a Palestinian request for full UN membership. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the U.S, Britain, France, Russia or China to pass. Joining us to outline the significance of tomorrow’s occasion is….

GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

The United Kingdom Foreign Office has issued a terrorism alert for South Africa and its citizens who are in or planning to travel to South Africa. However, we understand that DIRCO is still waiting for the UK embassy to furnish them with more details. According to the alert, attacks could be indiscriminate and could target public spaces and places visited by locals and foreigners.

GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security strategist and a retired Interpol Ambassador

We end the show by talking to Dr Marietjie Lutz who is on a fund-raising mission for students who are facing financial challenges. She and her two sons and daughter are cycling from George to Stellenbosch to achieve their challenging goal of helping the students finish their academic objectives. To find out where she is and also what inspired this initiative, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr Marietjie Lutz - First-year chemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch University

Good News or Bad News? Users of Whatsapp can now access the new AI feature on the app. This means a user can take action to start the conversation by opening a chat or sending a message to the AI. Meta has cautioned that users should not send messages with information they do not want someone else to know in AI Chat. Also what is even more interesting is the fact that the AI is trained to limit the possibility of information about people.

Guest: Bataung Qhotsokoane  - Editor-in-Chief and Lead Researcher at iafrikan.com and host of the renowned

As you heard in the first hour the Labour Party of South Africa is preparing to file an application to the Constitutional Court to compel the Electoral Commission (IEC) to review its election timetable as they argue that the elections will not be free and fair. If their application succeeds, South Africa may be forced to postpone the upcoming election which is due to take place next month. We spoke to Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President & Interim Executive of the Labour Party and this is what he had to say…

Guest: Dr Raph Mathekga - Political analyst