This morning, Bryan deals with information about the SARS auto assessment and preparing for provisional tax. He joins us in the studio now…

Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited (www.bhca.co.za)

As part of our Women's Month celebrations, we will be bringing you some of the courageous work and careers women are involved in. This year marks 69 years since the 1956 march by women from different race groups to the Union Buildings in protest against pass laws and injustice. So today, we kick it off with women in the conservation space dealing with Lions, cheaters and wetlands. Let's welcome…

Guest: Lesego Mthethwa - Field Office with the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Programme working largely in the Kruger areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Guest: Nonkazimlo Mafa - Project Manager in the Threatened Endangered Species Unit within the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Urban Ecology

Guest: Dr Lara Fuller - Drakensberg project coordinator for the Endangered Wildlife Trust's African Crane Conservation Programme

The Border Management Authority carries out the border law enforcement functions, particularly biosecurity and immigration. Our next guest briefed the media on new security measures aimed at boosting traveller verification and law enforcement at ports of entry yesterday. Over 9000 arrests and deportations have been recorded in the period April to June 2025.

The performance review for the first quarter of 2025 also shared more information with the public on the important functions of the institution in relation to health, agricultural, and environmental responsibilities. A new development that emerged from the institution is the new stamp that has been issued to each immigration officer and the unique numbers that trace back to them. To tell us more on how the organization has tightened up the nation's border security, we are joined by…

Guest: Dr. Mike Masiapato - Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

A political stand-off is playing out at KwaZulu-Natal’s Umkhanyakude District Municipality.  The provincial government took a resolution to place the ANC-led municipality under administration. Then what happened is that the IFP’s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi was barred from entering the premises of the municipality where he was going to formally introduce the appointed administrator, Bamba Ndwandwe. Last week the province’s Finance Department decided to withdraw support for the municipality. Speaker of the municipality

Guest: Solomon Mkhobo – Speaker at the Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Guest: Francois Rodgers – MEC for Finance in KwaZulu-Natal 

Guest: SAMWU

As the rising cost of living continues to place basic healthcare out of reach for many, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are silently claiming lives. According to the National Cancer Registry, 65% of all natural deaths in South Africa are now attributed to NCDs, and many of these are preventable with early detection and access to care.

To address this growing health crisis, our next guest is launching an expanded mobile healthcare screening initiative across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, and the Northern Cape for the next month. This initiative aims to bring free, on-the-ground cancer and general health screenings to South Africans who would otherwise not have access to these life-saving services. To tell us more about this, we are joined by…

Guest (Telephone): Nolene Kotschan - Chief Executive Officer at Pink Drive

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is conducting a review of social grant beneficiaries to ensure only eligible individuals receive support. This review process has raised concerns and sparked debate, with some beneficiaries reporting delays and potential suspensions. SASSA emphasizes that the review is crucial for preventing fraud and ensuring the integrity of the social assistance system. Earlier this month, we received a call from a listener who shared the impact the SASSA review process has had on her community and how many who have not been assisted in the process are exposed to poverty. Let us listen back to the initial call….

Guest (studio): Fanie Sethokga - General Manager: Operations Management at SASSA

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe, looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025.

Guest (WhatsApp):  Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

As we conclude the Nedbank MoneyMatters campaign, we talk about insurance in the digital age and have an educational discussion on how these new platforms can deliver services at a time of need. The insurance industry in South Africa is transitioning their insurance products online to meet the needs of their consumers and make claims more seamlessly when life happens. To share their insights, we are joined by....

Guest (Telephone): Christine Densley - Head of Self-Service at Nedbank Insurance.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is said to be getting worse as thousands are reported to be starving. US President Donald Trump described the situation as real starvation. He called on Israel to allow every ounce of food into Gaza as he is under pressure to intervene. Let us listen to the latest from Gaza in a report filed by Jeremy Bowen aboard a Jordanian royal airforce plane dropping aid as international news organizations and journalists are not allowed into Gaza…

Guest(Gaza): Aya El Mashharawi - Academic lecturer in the Gaza Strip

Guest (SA): Suhail Wadee - Director at Ashraful Aid

Today being the last Tuesday of the month, Bryan deals with all the questions of a similar nature that he has received throughout the month. He will answer them one at a time while taking some of the other questions you may have for today.

1. What is AGOA all about and who benefits?
2. How will it affect us if it is not renewed?
3. Please explain what the balance of trade is.
4. How will tariffs hurt South Africa?
5. What is the difference between savings and investments?
6. Why is it important for both spouses to fully understand financial planning.
7. How do you compare the different banks interest rates?

Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited (www.bhca.co.za)