The National Economic Development and Labour Council held its Annual Summit at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg. Delegates representing Labour, Government, Civil Society and Business gathered to tackle the socioeconomic challenges facing the country such as unemployment, slow economic growth as well as climate change. Are these gatherings rendering sufficient results?Does the institution still have influence on these social partners? We are joined by a representative of labour to reflect on the summit's proceedings...  

Guest: Matthew Parks - Acting Spokesperson and Parliamentary Coordinator at COSATU

Business Unity SA has called for greater collaboration with social partners to respond to the poly-crisis facing the country given the fragile economic outlook. We are joined by... 

Guest: Kaizer Moyane Business Convenor at NEDLAC

As the world celebrates International Literacy Day, South Africa is still struggling to combat the literacy crisis in our schools. Earlier this year, Progress in International Reading Literacy Study was another stark reminder that our children are unable to read for meaning in any language. The Department of Basic Education promulgated norms and standards for public infrastructure (including libraries) back in 2013. However, 70% of public schools across the country still do not have libraries on the premises and the deadline for this is in November 2023. To unpack how to overcome these challenges, we are joined by...

Guest: Tatiana Kazim - Legal Researcher at the Equal Education Law Centre

More worrying news for parents and various schools in South Africa, as the National Centre for Child Protection reveals that more and more high school learners are attempting to take their lives. According to the organisation, about 10 children commit suicide a day, with some as young as six years old. But what informs this unfortunate trend?

GUEST: Danie Van Loggerenberg, CEO @ the National Centre for Child Protection

As India prepares to host the G20 Summit, which commences tomorrow in New Delhi. We chat to Professor Patrick Bond about some of the key issues that are likely to be discussed by world leaders as this year’s Summit is aimed at creating a more inclusive world. But what’s in for South Africa and Africa as a whole, what kind of agenda is our president going to advance at the Summit?

GUEST: Patrick Bond, Distinguished Professor from the University of Johannesburg

As the 2023 Rugby World Cup begins tomorrow. Today we tackle the issue of Rugby World Cup Broadcast Rights. This as many South Africans are likely to miss out on the rugby world cup action which will not be screened by the SABC. The Minister of Sports, Zizi Kodwa has urged the SABC to find a solution in relation to this ongoing dispute between them and Supersport. However, the SABC says it continues to engage with Multichoice and has met all their requirements to conclude the agreement regarding the Rugby World Cup. But why was this matter not resolved earlier and is there a permanent solution to it so that we don’t have to deal with the same issue over and over, especially when there are big sporting events taking place?

GUEST: Ian Plaatjies, SABC COO

GUEST: Nqobile Ndlozu, Director & Founder of Sport N Cash

In conversation with Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille about the 2nd Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s tourism leadership conference that is currently underway in the North West province at the Sun City Resort. Those who are attending the conference are expected to discuss new ideas and explore business opportunities, and also talk about challenges facing the tourism sector.

GUEST: Patricia De Lille, Minister of Tourism

This week, a student activist has written to the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate the human rights violations that have taken place in the 2023 academic year by the student financial aid scheme, NSFAS. In the application, our next guest highlights the defunding of students and the implementation of the new payment system as examples of how students have been stripped of their human dignity. This is not the first chapter nine institution he has approached, he has written to the Public Protector calling for the investigation into the financial aid scheme back in July 2023. Yesterday, the financial aid scheme appeared before Parliament to answer questions on the state of the agency. We are joined by...

Guest: William Sezoe - outgoing SRC Vice-Chairperson at Stellensbosch University

Welkom Technical School in the Free State has been accused of perpetuating racism following the release of a video showing a teacher standing by observing while a black boy is being strangled by a white boy. To explain what cause of action is going to be taken, we are now joined by….

GUEST: Howard Ndaba, Spokesperson of Free State Education  

Michael Beaumont outlines ActionSA’s policy proposals. Next week, the party will hold its first ever policy conference and about 614 delegates are expected to attend this all-important gathering.

GUEST: Michael Beaumont, ActionSA National Chairperson