As we commemorate Black History Month, we reflect on the concept of afro-pessimism.

Guest: Athi-nangamso Nkopo – Co-Author of Rhodes Must Fall: The Struggle to Decolonise the Racist Heart of Empire

Kelly Khumalo is a South African singer and actress who rose to fame during the Cruz gospel concert in 2003, where she wowed crowds with the gospel song U Jesu' phakeme (Jesus is Almighty). In 2003, she was discovered by Sarah and Bonsai Shongwe when she performed at a Gospel Star search. Her first performance as a professional artist was in front of a 30,000 strong crowd at a Kaizer Chiefs soccer match. Hardly two months into the music industry she was the opening act for Missy Elliot.

In August 2005, Kelly released TKO with the critically acclaimed song, Qinisela. The album was nominated twice at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and she was the only female artist nominated in the Song of the Year category. The song was her biggest hit and remained on national radio charts that year. The rest, as they say, is history. Kelly Khumalo has worked alongside Robbie Malinga, RJ Benjamin, Mojalefa Thebe, Sibongile Khumalo and Syleena Johnson.

Guest: Kelly Khumalo - Musician

 Every week we receive a call from one of our regular listeners by the name Arnold in Aconhoek. His belief is that issues of disabilities are not taken serious in this country. So we thought today to dedicate this hour to focus on this subject and find out from this community as to whether this is true and what they would like to see change which will impact them directly. If you are a person living with disabilities, please do

call in to talk about what you go through everyday. 

Guest: Magic Nkwashu - Human Rights Activist (Persons with Disabilities)

Guest: Arnold Mathebula – Regular caller living with disabilities Aconhoek (Blind)

 It may be a new year but the hostilities between the US and China have not subsided. The most recent diplomatic incident was the United States has shot down a giant Chinese balloon. The debacle has led to US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, cancelling his trip days before his scheduled visit to Beijing. In the first seven weeks of the year, high-level delegations from major superpowers have visited various parts of the continent. In this hour, we look into the implications of these tensions will have on geopolitical activities on the continent and South Africa from three perspectives: economic (trade deals/loans), military (Ukraine/Russia) and bilateral.

Guest: Prof. Professor John H. Stanfield - Director of the Institute for Advanced Study of African Renaissance Policies Ideas (Based in South Africa and Mauritius, it is a virtual global Pan African/ Asian & Diasporas policy advocacy think tank)

Guest: Tembisa Fakude - Senior Research Fellow at Africa

Asia Dialogues

 February is observed as Reproductive Health Month in South Africa. This month is aimed at raising awareness about many crucially important issues surrounding reproductive health. The commemoration also looks at the many and diverse possible causes of infertility and the possible treatment options available to the many couples who face challenges with their reproductive health in today’s modern world.

Guest: Dr Noluthando Nematswerani - Medical Doctor and the Head of the Centre for Clinical Excellence at Discovery Health

Founded by Joseph Shabalala during the 1960s, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a Grammy-winning choral group from South Africa. The group are one of the custodians of South African musical heritage as their music is grounded in

isicathamiya which is a harmony-focused Zulu style of acappella and offshoot of mbube. The group first became known to international audiences when Paul Simon featured them on his 1986 album Graceland. After joining Simon on his 1987 Graceland tour, they became regular headliners on the international touring circuit.

The group won their first Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording in 1988 for their album Shaka Zulu and have won the accolade four more times over the past 35 years. Ladysmith Black Mambazo are the most decorated South African artists in Grammy History with their most recent win for the 30th anniversary of the Shaka Zulu album release.

Guest: Sibongiseni Shabalala - Member of the group

Guest: Albert Mazibuko - Member of the group

Guest: Oupa Salemane - Event & Concept Organizer at the Jazz Foundation

Last week the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality was in the news as residents were not pleased with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. She reportedly angered them when she refused to immediately commit to dissolving the troubled municipality during a community meeting last Monday. Reports indicate that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet will have to decide whether a case has been made for the dissolution of the municipality. To get an understanding on what is actually going on at that municipality,

Guest: Nokuthula Zondani – Municipal Manager at the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality

Guest: Mr Bukani - Member of the Enoch Mgijima Residents Association

Lionel joins us now to discuss how consumers can handle their rental disputes through the Rental Housing Tribunal. The Rental Housing Tribunal can proceed to investigate your rental dispute with your landlord and assist you in resolving the dispute. This also means that your conflict is heard for free and you don’t require a lawyer to represent you.

Guest: Lionel Makokotlela – Founder at Financial Wise Corner

Focus: This morning Bryan discusses the importance of why women must take control of their financial future.

Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

We continue looking at the World Radio Day theme and the role radio played over the years in conflict and peace. In South Africa’s case pre and post democracy...

Guest: Thami Ntenteni - Former SABC executive and also one of the directors on Radio Freedom

Guest: Tony Soglo – Business Manager for the SABC’s Fortune Combo stations