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Guest: Ms Khanyi Magubane - Independent Political Analyst

Our guest experienced the challenges that come with not having to study resources like computers and science laboratories, first hand. His love affair with Mathematics started at Grade four and was inspired by his teacher.

He started tutoring students after he finished matric in 2014 (Centane and PE). Whilst he tutored, he decided to create a study guide where students could learn from anywhere in the country.

Guest: Awonke Nqayiya - Author and Master’s candidate at Nelson Mandela University

Our guest started their journey from Johannesburg to Mthatha on 15th January 2021. The aim of this walk is to raise R1 million and create awareness on early childhood development to ensure that children enjoy foundation education in Xhora village. When they reach Mthatha, their non-profit organization, No One Left Behind, intend to build a school with the donated resources.

Guest: Onke Sitwayi - Founder | No One Left Behind

Times are tough and parents who have suffered financially due to the pandemic have had to contend with long months of homeschooling. Ahead of learners’ imminent return to school, parents are asking themselves: Why should they pay school fees?

Guest: Douglas Hoernle - Chief Executive Officer | KARRI App

Earlier this afternoon, the Presidency launched the multi-sectoral Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Fund. This Fund is aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), and the wider GBVF response in the country. Thus far, the Ford Foundation has pledged R20 million to the Response Fund.

Guest: Dr Judy Dlamini - Chairperson |GBVF Response Fund Board

Almost 200 fintech businesses applied for the AlphaCode Incubate programme which aims to grow innovative financial services entrepreneurs and find the next OUTsurance or Discovery. The 12-week intensive pre-incubation programme is valued at R500 000, including R150 000 in grant funding for each participant. This jump-start programme has just begun and focuses on achieving a viable business.

Guest: Amina Patterson - Head of Operations | AlphaCode

Last year, electric vehicle manufacturer (Agilitee Limited) announced that it has entered into an exclusive manufacturing license agreement for Electric Vehicles (EVs) with eBikeGo Private Limited. The exclusive transaction was done with Verityhurst on behalf of Agilitee and it will allow eBikeGo to manufacture a new brand of electric motorbikes and scooters under the brand name of Agilitee.

Guest: Dr Mandla Lamba - Founder & Executive Chairman | Agilitee Private Limited

With the country’s economic stability hanging in the balance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Leadership South Africa and Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) put the spotlight on the escalated damage that Illicit trade is causing the economy. It will also discuss solutions and opportunities of collaboration to mitigate the threat of illicit trade at the upcoming Webinar.

Guest: Fouché Burgers - National Project Manager | Business Leadership South Africa

As the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) submission deadline draws closer (31 March 2021), employers are encouraged to make their skills development submissions, because unlike the previous year, there will not be an automatic extension.

Teboho Motsoane, Skills Development and Employment Equity Specialist at Strata-g Labour Solutions, says failing to meet the submission deadline could have adverse effects on a company’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) score card.

Guest: Teboho Motsoane - Skills Development and Employment Equity Specialist | Strata-G Labour Solutions

Guest: Mr Nelson Chamisah - Zimbabwean politician and the current President of the Movement for Democratic Change