We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Professor Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst

We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA. Joining me now is…

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator

We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the biggest criticisms I’ve been hearing throughout SA FM this afternoon is that, young people don’t seem to be properly represented at this convention. Well, I’ve got two young people in front of me who are attending this convention.

GUEST: Sandra Leshabela, National RCL President

GUEST: Fezile Msumba, Representative council of learners President of Forest High School, President of the Johannesburg Central District and Deputy President of the Gauteng Provincial RCL

The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happening in Pretoria today. We’ll hear from our second political analyst on whether the convention will truly lay the groundwork for the planned National Dialogue on shaping and developing the country. I am now joined live from UNISA by…

GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Commentator

Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has added ten new buses that will improve the commuter service in the City of Johannesburg. Interestingly, the company has also honored one of its drivers who passed away earlier this year by naming a bus after him.

GUEST: Nelson Rikhotso, CEO of Litsamaiso

Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited George W Bush eighteen years ago. Some have described the highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin as Russia’s way to show the US that Putin is more than ready to agree to peace if the conditions are right. So what can be lost or won in this important meeting between these two leaders?

GUEST (Alaska): Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and international security

We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. This all important gathering is about listening to a wide range of experiences and identifying the key issues confronting South Africa today. So I would like you to name just one thing that is really bothering you about the state of affairs in the country right now that you think this convention should definitely look at.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst & Professor in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

The Free State’s Health MEC, Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi is concerned about a high number of medical negligence claims against the provincial health department, often stemming from inadequate patient care and poor record keeping. To address this problem, the department has convened a two-day Medico-Legal Workshop that will come up with effective resolution strategies across critical stakeholders.

GUEST: Mr Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi, Free State’s MEC for Health

Taxi drivers have been accused of intimidating e-hailing drivers at Maponya Mall in Soweto for a number of years now. The latest incident, which I’m pretty sure you know about, happened last night. An e-hailing driver was shot dead at Maponya Mall in while another driver and a passer-by were also injured in the attack. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Vhatuka Mbelengwa, member of the Soweto United E-hailing Association