Will President Ramaphosa’s plans to implement recommendations  made by the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture deal with corruption in South Africa? Among other things, Ramaphosa announced there will be an independent anti-corruption agency for procurement, as well as an anti-corruption unit that will form part of a fundamental redesign of the country’s anti-corruption architecture. He also says the Public Procurement Bill will be finalised and submitted by early 2023. He also made reference to lifestyle for cabinet members, saying they are  that are now being handled within the presidency, the protection of whistle-blowers, and new processes for the appointment of boards of SOEs. Will these address the issue of corruption?

Guest: Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch.

The matric class of 2022, who were severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic that struck while they were in grade 10, will take its first exam in a few days. We speak to the Department of Basic Education Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga on the departments state of readiness for these exams...

Guest: Elijah Mhlanga 

The Liquified Fuels Wholesalers Association is warning South Africa faces a risk of fuel shedding in the near future. CEO Peter Morgan says South Africa has no strategic fuel stocks and had it not been for imports that arrived just on time during the workers’ strike at Transnet, the country would have had a fuel crisis. He says the fuel industry needs a plan on how to ensure there is enough fuel to cover for significant disruptions.

Guest: Peter Morgan, CEO of the Liquified Fuels Wholesalers Association

The Transport Education Training Authority is launching its economic reconstruction and recovery programmes. The programmes seek to use the transport sector address soaring youth unemployment in South Africa. Among other programmes, TETA has partnered with the BankSETA on a skills programme that will create employment opportunities for 1200 youths, it’s also embarking on another programme targeting 4500 rural youths in Limpopo. Are these opportunities meaningful and sustainable? How will TETA ensure these aren’t just jobs for now, but long term career opportunities for these youths? And most importantly, how can people apply for these programmes? 

Guest: Kgatile Nkala, Spokesperson for the Transport Education Training Authority.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, Special Investigating Unit Head Advocate Andy Mothibi, and Road Traffic and Management Corporation Chief Executive Officer Advocate Makhosini Msibi held a joint media briefing today on the findings of the SIU and RTMC investigations. Certain transportation-related matters, such as corrupt officials at driving licensing centers and other entities, were investigated. The SIU made findings and recommendations regarding Driving Licensing and Testing Centers (DLTC) and other entities to tell us more about the outcomes of the findings is... 

GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago - Special Investigating Unit Spokesperson

The National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD) has detected a further four cases of measles in the Greater Sekhukhune District, bringing the total number of cases to eight. This comes after the NICD initially issued a measles alert in the area on October 11. The Limpopo Health MEC joins us to speak more on this outbreak and what residents should look out for.

GUEST: Phophi Ramathuba – Limpopo Health MEC

Britain may know as soon as today who will serve as its next prime minister, the third within two months, this after Liz Truss announced her resignation last week. The race is heating up between MP’s Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak, this as former PM Boris Johnson withdrew from the race late on Sunday. We are joined by UK based Political Analyst Musa Mdunge

GUEST: Musa Mdunge - UK based Political Analyst

We examine the re-election of Jeffrey Donson as Kannaland mayor, looking at what kind of example this will set. Commissioner for Children in the Western Cape, Christina Nomdo is of the view that Donson’s appointment sets a terrible example to society.  

GUEST: Christina Nomdo, Commissioner for Children in the Western Cape 

What does the notice by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority that crypto assets are now financial products in South Africa mean in reality and how will it affect the crypto industry as well as people who trade?  The FSCA announced the first step to regulate the industry through a legal framework. The move is to protect users who trade cryptocurrency. Crypto platforms will have to be registered in order to operate legally. 

Guest: Lucy James Chief Legal Officer at Luno. Luno is a global cryptocurrency company

The bill was introduced to Parliament by the Home Affairs Minister in January this year. Minister Aaron Motsoaledi joins us now to react to the passing of the bill and also to clarify his department’s position in relation to it. 

GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs