The Black Archive Visual Podcast (BAVP) interrogates the theoretical, social, cultural and economic conditions of possibility that shape Black life on the continent and the diasporic communities. Styled as a tool for cultural commentating, our next guest engages historians, linguists, literary critics, artists, musicians, and theoreticians on the continent’s knowledge production through the ages. In this series of podcasts, listeners will hear about not only our heritage but how the continent and diaspora preserve the continental archive to reimagine our identity.

Guest: Dr Siseko Khumalo - Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the University of Fort Hare’s and the South African Visiting Fellow at the Centre for African Studies at Harvard University

For the past few weeks, the SIU and other security agencies have been appearing in parliament to answer on different issues pertaining to State Owned Enterprises. Standing Committee on Public Accounts wanted to know what they are doing about allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Mothibi revealed to parliament that he has not been able to get the private intelligence report into Eskom. Another SOE he’s trying to look at is corruption allegations into PRASA. He joins us now in studio to give us an update on where he is regarding the investigations.....  

Guest: Adv Andy Mothibi - Head of the Special Investigative Unit

Farmers have raised concerns in recent years on the state of poor roads on farms which negatively affect their farming enterprises. Some farmers have complained of not being able to transport their produce to and from farms due to poor road infrastructure.

If left unattended, this challenge can result in dire consequences for the sector in its entirety. It is for this reason that our next guest believes that it would be prudent to address these challenges by providing feedback to the relevant stakeholders.

Guest: Saki Mokoena - MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State

An academic institute and legal resource centre has joined forces to create a booklet that addresses knowledge gap for caregivers have trying to apply for a children’s grant without ID or birth certificate. In 2017, 500 000 children did not have access to a birth certificate and 80% of those children were South African. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more children may have been at risk of not accessing their right to social assistance due to the limited services provided within the lockdown period.

Many guardians may not know about Regulation 13 of the Social Assistance Act of 2004 which allows for them to apply for a social grant on behalf of children who do not have a birth certificate and parents without identification. To tell us more about this booklet and how this information will be made more accessible in indigenous languages, we are joined by...

Guest: Mbonisi Nyathi - Researcher at the Children’s Institute, University of Cape.

Guest: Paula Proudlock - Senior researcher at the Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town

This morning, Bryan discusses the seven deadly sins of investing based on the Rudyard Kipling quote: “You can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you”. We are joined by…

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

 This year marks the final year of the 6th Administration and the Department reflects on the gains over the period. One of these gains is the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). In this year’s Budget Vote, the Minister will look at the key priorities: renewable energy, economic recovery and astronomy tourism. To tell us more about these priorities, we are joined by…

Guest: Dr. Blade Nzimande - Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation

The Grassroots Innovation Programme (GIP) is a programme run by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The programme is aimed at commercialising local innovations that have been developed by young innovators or ordinary citizens in South Africa. Innovators through GIP are linked to subject matter experts and advanced facilities, such as technology stations, where their innovations and inventions are further developed towards commercialisation.

Guest: Ephraim Phalafala - Deputy Director: Science & Technology for Sustainable Human Settlements

Guest: Christina Motaung - Senior Software Engineer at the CSIR

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is the largest local funder of health research, medical diagnostics, medical devices, and therapeutics. The Council is a pioneer in cutting-edge medical innovations focusing on genomic research, the development of novel treatment regimens, vaccine development, technology transfer and diagnostic tools. It is also developing new drugs and devices dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa. Today, they will be discussing the opportunities available to women and young people who want to form part of science, technology and innovation sector. We are joined us…

Guest: Candice Roux - Program Manager: Grants, Innovation &

Product Development at the SA Medical Research Council

DJ Cleo has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the South African music industry’s biggest genres: Kwaito, Hip Hop and House. He began his career as a producer of the Unrestricted Breakfast Show hosted by DJ Fresh on YFM. He has worked alongside Mzekezeke, Brown Dash, Mandoza, Brickz, Skwatta Kamp, Pitch Black Afro, Kabelo and many more. He has converted his success in the entertainment industry into his business: Eskhaleni. Recently, he added new accomplishments to his resume: a degree and CAF coaching licenses. He joins us to talk about his new single and how the industry has evolved in the past two decades.

 Guest: Tlou Cleopas Monyepao - Producer, Writer, Engineer, Arranger and Instrumentalist

Last week, we had a caller on our open line who had tagged our show on a tweet showing school children crossing a makeshift bridge on their commute to school. Since we reposted the initial tweet, we have been informed that an excavator has been cited at the bridge. This morning, we speak to some of the officials from the municipality who are responsible for building this bridge and providing safe passage for the community.  

Guest: Cllr. Sonwabile Mngenela - The Mayor of Matatiele Local Municipality

Guest : Lizo Matiwane - Municipal Manager at the Matatiele Local Municipality

Guest : Sisekho Sako - Director for Infrastructure Planning & Development at the Matatiele Local Municipality