The Congress of South African Trade Union (Cosatu) is once again reassessing its alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC). They say the ANC-led alliance was faced with a serious crisis of legitimacy and they are also not pleased with the party’s failure to implement progressive policies in government.
Guest: Bheki Ntshalintshali, General Secretary of Cosatu

World News: On Saturday, the Saharawi people will celebrate their National Day. But on the other hand, there has been little progress in the negotiation process to seek a final solution to the conflict between them and Morroco. Our question is – how committed is the international community to raising awareness and championing the Saharawi cause for freedom and self-determination?
Guest: Mohamed Beissat, Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic ambassador to South Africa

Staying with the GIG economy we speak to the South African Payroll Association about how to ensure the fair pay and fair conditions for workers in the gig economy. Joining me on the line is...
GUEST: Dylan Naidoo, Executive Committee Member of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA)

The South African gig economy has been a rising trend for some time now. The gig economy is a labour market characterised by freelance, flexible, on-demand work, rather than the more traditional nine-to- five or permanent work working model. Recently the UK Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are to be treated as workers, rather than independent contractors and that they are entitled to paid sick leave and that they have a right to a minimum wage and other worker protections. We speak to Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and Managing Director at World Wide Worx, about this economy that is entirely premised on technology...

GUEST: Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and Managing Director at World Wide Worx

Budget Speech Reaction: “Social grants have been increased – were the adjustments reasonable though?” We find out from…
Guest: Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, National Advocacy Manager at Black Sash

We look at the South African legislative and regulatory environment pertaining to the gig economy, paying more attention on the e-hailing business side of things
Guest: Vhatuka Mbelengwa, Spokesperson of the Private Public Transport Association

Reaction to Tito Mboweni’s Budget Speech: The Minister’s Budget Speech comes at a difficult time when the current Covid19 pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the country’s economy. But did he provide sound financial solutions that our country so desperately needs right now? We find out from…..

Guest: Duma Gqubule, Independent economist

A senior North West government official has been arrested for stock theft. Gift Ramadie, a Chief Director for the provincial education department, alongside his shepherd, were arrested after 100 reportedly stolen cattle and calves were found on his Barberspan farm, outside Delareyville.

GUEST: North West NPA Spokesperson, Henry Mamothame

We continue our discussion on the results of the 2020 national senior certificate examination by looking at the Matric dropout rate and the introduction of the National general certificate by the Department of basic education. Joining me on the line is
GUEST: Dr Moses Simelane, Chief Director Of Curriculum At The Department Of Basic Education

All eyes will be on South Africa's Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni tomorrow as he delivers this year's budget speech. Some of the questions being asked by consumers include whether tax increases will be the only option that the Minister will have to recoup necessary budget to continue with relief options presented by the President during the State of the Nation Address two weeks ago. In addition consumers are asking how to prepare financially after a year like 2020 which was filled with budget adjustments and emergency relief, predominately due to the unexpected impact of the Coronavirus, and what relief they will receive for their financial woes that resulted from the year.

GUEST: Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes