Parliament's Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements is in Gauteng this week to assess the state of municipalities and their ability to provide the much needed services. The committee's chairperson China Dodovu says that they have witnessed negative municipal audit reports and how they negatively impact service delivery. He now joins us on the line to tell us more about their oversight and what it is they are hoping to achieve

Guest: China Dodovu - Chairperson of Parliament's Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements 

This year marks 40 years since the establishment of the United Democratic Front in 1983. The UDF was an anti-apartheid body that incorporated many anti-apartheid and civil society organisations. The exact date is August the 20th 1983, but the stalwarts have decided to engage in various initiatives as a build-up to the day. To take us down memory lane and also talk about the role that civil rights movements can play today, we are joined by….

Guest: Prof Brian Nakedi

Guest: Rev Frank Chikane

As we are in the middle of winter, ear, nose, and throat problem may be confused with flu symptoms. So we thought to invite an ENT specialist to talk about what one should look out for when it comes to this part of our bodies. Some concerns are around children as it may not be easy for parents to pick up some of the signs. To educate us more on this, we are joined by….

Guest: Dr Sibu Cezula - Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist based in Midrand

Some weeks ago, we discussed the importance of a Will. Bryan has had numerous calls regarding giving some simple pointers to help people to draw up their Will. In this programme, Bryan will be talking about these pointers and he will also be dealing with all the questions from last week that he needed answers on.

Guest: Bryan Hirsch – Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

As we move on around the same theme, let’s tell you now about the Nelson Mandela University as they are hosting an international coding tournament for the youth. Kids from several countries are participating. The aim they say is to expose them to maths and science and to spark an interest in these subjects. The event is titled #CodingforMandela. To tell us more on this, we are joined by..

Guest: Prof Jean Greyling - Tangible Africa Founder and Associate Professor at the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department

Gun Free South Africa says that it’s calling for the running of the police’s Central Firearms Registry to be outsourced because it is dysfunctional. One of the cases they are mentioning as an example is that of former police officer, Christian Prinsloo who was convicted of stealing firearms from the central registry and selling them illegally. They go on to question how many people were killed by guns that were stole from the registry. To discuss this further, we are joined by

Guest: Claire Taylor – Researcher at Gun Free SA

In the second half of 2023, Gauteng will be hosting visitors and major events delegates from around the world. These tourists can look forward to several exciting, signature lifestyle events, conferences and exhibitions. These events are all expected to inject millions of rands into the local tourism economy as it seeks to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Nonnie Kubeka - Executive Director of Gauteng Conventions and Events Bureau

 "Letters of Hope,” is a play set in 1976 apartheid South Africa and it follows the story of 16-year-old Jeremiah who aspires to be a policeman but faces opposition from his father, a local postman. Following his father’s death, Jeremiah uncovers his father’s secret courier service, delivering letters from freedom fighters in exile and prison to their families.The film garnered the prestigious award for “Artistic Bravery” at the Durban International Film Festival. The story will be brought to life on stage through an enthralling musical adaptation at the State Theatre. We are joined by…

Guest: Aphiwe Mkefe - Actor

Guest : Sibulele Gcilitshana - Actor

Guest : Vusi Africa - Director

As I told you earlier that we are coming to you from the Kruger National Park where Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande is hosting his counterparts from the different BRICS countries.  Let’s start off by understanding the importance of this partnership and how it’s benefiting us as South Africans and also the partner countries as we welcome…

Guests(OB): Dr Nkosinathi Sishi - Director General in the Department of Higher Education and Training

We are coming to you live from the Kruger National Park this morning where Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimamnde is host the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) Education Senior Officials Meeting. The education engagements which started yesterday (Wed) till today (Thursday|) are hosted as part of the build-up to the 15th BRICS Summit to be chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa next month (August). We will bring you interviews with some of the ministers or their representatives as the show progresses.