The View Point

When the African Union (AU) concluded its 34th Summit two weeks ago, the continental body sharply rebuked Israel over its continued violations of international law as the occupation of Palestine enters its 54th year. Further, the AU called on its members to refrain from any actions that undermine the international legal status of East Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinian state - particularly moving their embassies to Jerusalem. In 2013, the AU granted Palestine non-member observer status.

Guest: Suraya Dadoo - Freelance Writer

Peter Harris has been a human rights lawyer all is his life. He represented many activists during the Apartheid years and the most famous case is that of the Delmas Four, the longest trial in SA history. Harris also worked with Bheki Mlangeni who was killed with a parcel bomb in 1991. Last week, it was the thirtieth anniversary of Bheki Mlangeni's assassination.

Guest: Peter Harris - Lawyer, Activist and Author

Guest: Lawrence Boya - Chairperson | Bheki Mlangeni Foundation

Guest: Mandla Mlangeni - Son of Bheki Mlangeni

Our guest’s accomplishments date back to the early 1980s, where he occupied various community leadership roles, predominantly in the student movement. He was expelled from the University of Bophuthatswana (now University of North West) for violation of the Internal Security Act he later served time in prison, after he was arrested in terms of State of Emergency regulations.

Guest: Terry Tselane - Chairperson | Institute of Election Management Services in Africa

South Africa has progressive abortion legislation but there are still a variety of factors that hamstrung women’s access to abortion services. Significant barriers to accessing formal abortion services include a dearth of functioning facilities, active persuasion from others, conscientious objection on the part of service providers, a lack of management support at facilities, costs, fear of breach of confidentiality and stigma.

Guest: Onke Jezile - Founder | Lethabo la Azania

The seminar series unpacks four phases of an ethic of care, and specifically how men can contribute to the cultivation of a feminist ethic of care. This seminar series will follow a systematic discussion about how men can contribute to various elements of care. The premise of the series will be on an ethic of care, based on the groundbreaking work of Joan Tronto.

Guest: Wessel van der Berg - Regional Unit Manager | Sonke Gender Justice

Hundreds of thousands of former miners are still waiting for compensation, more than two years after a land mark settlement of the Silicosis and TB class action in 2018. These former miners have been affected by these diseases as a result of working on South African gold mines. Their families have had high hopes of receiving compensation from the Tshiamiso Trust that was created to implement the R5 Billion settlement.

Guest: Catherine Meyburgh - Co-Producer & Co-Director of the award winning documentary “Dying For Gold” | Breathe Films

1.#AceMagashuleCorruptionTrial (postponement to August & media briefing)
2. #BudgetSpeech (expectations ahead of Wednesday)
3. #ZumaCeleMeeting (MKVMA standoff at Nkandla & Zuma Foundation Statement)
4. #RamaphosaOpenPoliticalSpace (EFF calls for political gathering to return)
5. #BathabileDlamini (comments on judiaciary)

Guest: Oliver Dickson - Independent Political Analyst

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education believes that new leadership at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will bring stability after a turbulent two year period since being placed under administration. The new board was led by new chairperson, Ernest Khosa, and chief executive officer, Andile Nongogo in their first meeting on Wednesday.

Guest: Bongekile Macupe - Education Journalist | Mail and Guardian

Monde Sitole is an educational strategist, columnist, adventurer and the pioneer of the NextSchool Initiative. Based in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Sitole has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro twice and also scaled Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, and Mount Denali, the highest summit in North America. He has his sights set on climbing Mount Everest without bottled oxygen to raise awareness and funds for girl child education and empowerment.

Guest: Monde Sitole - Educational strategist, columnist, adventurer and founder | The Monde Sitole Foundation

The chemicals sector contributes 6% to South Africa’s GDP and 25% to the manufacturing industry, with revenue above $35.1 billion. However, the sector comprises of predominantly medium and large enterprises with limited representation from small and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has partnered with the University of Johannesburg, Chemin Incubator and Shell Downstream SA to develop a small business support programme.

Guest: Yershen Pillay - Chief Executive Officer | Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)