The View Point

CANNAFRICA, the first CBD lifestyle brand to hold a coveted-spot on the JSE through its investment holding company Labat Africa, celebrated its first retail store opening at Willowbridge Mall in Durbanville (8th October 2020). The store is the first step in CANNAFRICA’s plans for aggressive market expansion this year, with further stores planned for the North West, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

CANNAFRICA’s first retail outlet will initially stock a collection of rare cannabinoids, CBD tinctures and CBD pet care products, and will later expand to include softgels, supplements, personal care products, beverages, edibles and mini grow boxes. The CBD-infused products are manufactured at a state-of-the-art, SAHPRA-accredited, GMP-certified facility, providing a premium experience to users.

Guest: Brian van Rooyen - CEO |Labat Africa

Our guest suggests that sometimes saying thank you, but no thank you, and stepping away is necessary and good. Further, she challenges her prospective clients to put in the work, do their bit and respect that the advice and guidance that they are given is based on a track record of years of experience.

In a recent article she penned, she says: “I think in this current economic climate we need to remember the fundamentals. Compromising your own values will be detrimental in the long run. When you pitch for new work, don’t be shy to ask questions, they have to impress you as much as you have to impress them, it’s a two-way street.”

Guest: Regine Le Roux - Managing Director | Reputation Matters

IFP, the official opposition in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Legislature, have gone to the courts, asking it to set aside the appointment of Zandile Gumede and block her swearing into the legislature. Prior to taking legal recourse, the party had approached the speaker of the legislature and the provincial leadership of the ruling party. According to the President, Velenkosini Hlabisa: “The ANC leadership did not even acknowledge receipt of the letter. Now we are going to court.”

Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa - President | Inkatha Freedom Party

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), together with market research partner, IPSOS, has looked at anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. This survey was conducted with a view to understanding how refugees, asylum-seekers and cross-border migrants are viewed in the country.

The survey is crucial to assisting government and civil society to develop and implement amongst others, effective public communication campaigns and other initiatives, which can reshape attitudes, behaviours and perceptions, towards foreign nationals.

Guest: Dr Steven Gordon - Senior Research specialist the HSRC’s Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division

We’ll highlight the screening activities, getting to know the warning signs and symptoms and resources available. We will also talk about the CANSA Tele Counselling which is a support programme available in seven languages; and the CANSA Care Homes and also the aspect of Caregivers – how can someone support a spouse or partner with cancer). We will also look at the MBC online programme and specifically the webinar that Cara will be taking part in as part of Roche #BehindEveryPatient campaign.

Guest: Cara Noble - National Relationship Manager | CANSA

Guest: Zodwa Sithole - Head of advocacy | CANSA

Elize Joubert has been part of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) since 1990. She was appointed in 1991 as Provincial Director of CANSA: Free State and Northern Cape and the first Chief Operations Officer and Executive Director of the CANSA Board in September 2008.

She has acted as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for CANSA on three occasions and was appointed in October 2015 as (CEO) of CANSA. She has contributed significantly to the development and growth of CANSA by: Writing and composing various National Policy Documents; designing strategic CANSA business and operating models to take CANSA into the future with in-depth knowledge of CANSA and the cancer control and NPO industries.

Guest: Elize Joubert - CEO of the CANSA Association

A study conducted by University of Kwa-Zulu Natal has found a high prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression amongst medical doctors in the province. The study was conducted in five public sector training hospitals. Dr Thejini Naidoo, a Psychiatry Registrar based at King Edward VIII Hospital conducted this study as part of her Masters of Medicine specializing in Psychiatry.

Guest: Dr. Fundile Nyati - Medical Doctor & Chief Executive Officer | Proactive Health Services

As technology continues to revolutionise how traditional industries function, legal tech is no longer a foreign concept in the country’s current legal market. Our next guest realized that technology was an essential part of making legal services and justice more accessible: “While a digital divide still exists, mobile penetration has increased drastically in the past few years, making it much easier to provide legal help from anywhere”.

Guest: Leah Molatseli - Member of Council | University of Free State ] Entrepreneur and Author

The National Development Agency held a public dialogue to commemorate World Food Day, under the global theme: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together”. Based on insights from the NDA’s critical review research report on Food and Nutrition Security and alignment to the World Food Day theme, the public dialogue sought to maximize the quality of life benefits for hungry people will be discussed.

The dialogue highlighted not only the state of Food Security in the country, it looked at improving policy responses, coordinating the appropriate implementation mechanisms and measure the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Guest: Thamo Mzobe - Chief Executive Officer | National Development Agency

1. #ZweliMkhize (tests positive for COVID 19 with wife)

2. #ZondoComission (Malema and Shivambu financials subpoenaed | Minister Bheki Cele set to be investigated by Commission)

3. #Privatization (President Ramaphosa focuses on PRASA & privatization of railway routes)

4. #2021MunicipalElections (ANC releases new guidelines for councilor list)

Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Post-Graduate Student & Debater | WITS School of Governance