The View Point

A new update of the Consumer Pulse, 57% of South Africans are becoming more comfortable with using online shopping platforms and using the time to develop new projects at home.

Guest: Rachel Thompson - Director At Insights GfK

As the lockdown enters its fifth month, employers are concerned that employees are not taking leave in their remote working environments. With many employees having cancelled their leave plans in April, disappointment levels as well as the risk of burnout are at an all-time high. Many employees save the bulk of their leave for December, but it has never been more important to highlight the benefit of regular, intermittent time off than now.

Guest: Myrna Sachs - Head: Health Mangement Solutions At Alexander Forbes

“Many of the changes in the global travel experience are attributed to the threat of terrorism and the need to make global travel more secure. But there are things that some of us experience through the process that are deeper than that: ritual humiliations that have been introduced to the process of travel that are designed to remind us that we are outsiders and unwelcome.

We are the ones who need certified bank statements covering a three-month period and proof of home ownership just to set foot on the embassy grounds.

Guest: Nanjala Nyabola - Kenyan writer, humanitarian advocate and political analyst

Early last year, House of Hemp (Pty) Ltd (HoH) was granted the first medical Cannabis license for the commercial production of medical Cannabis by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (S.A.H.P.R.A.). This was a historical first for South Africa, at a time when the Cannabis industry was exploding across the world and creating thousands of sustainable jobs.

Founded in 1999, House of Hemp (HoH) has over 20 years’ experience with Industrial Cannabis (hemp) and became the first private company to be awarded a research permit to legally cultivate and process hemp for community research trials in 2009 in South Africa.

Guest:Dr Thandeka Kunene - Founder and owner of House Of Hemp (first owner pf a cannabis license in SA)

Mavuso Walter Msimang was stationed and trained primarily in central Tanzania, at Kongwa, an ANC military base in the 1960s. He became a leading member of the MK high command and in 1967 he was MK’s Chief of Communications’ during the Wankie Campaign (July - September 1967).

He started his career as a UN volunteer for health and refugee programmes in Zambia, and then worked for the World Food Programme in Kenya. He was Care International's country director in Kenya, and in charge of Unicef's emergency programmes in Ethiopia.

Guest: Mr Mavuso Msimang - ANC Veteran

For every neurological practice open today, they are responsible to serving four hundred people. With medical aid being an expensive exercise, only 17% of the population can access private practices and the rest remain dependent on state hospitals.

This limited access to neurologists leads to underdiagnoses and treatment of patients for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, amongst others.

Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson - Neurologist | WITS University: Donald Gordon Medical Centre

Since the national lockdown started in March, 21 000 civil servants have been infected by Covid-19. Public sector doctors, nurses and hospital staff; administrators and cleaners have been on the frontline of the pandemic. Essential services such as police, prison staff, emergency workers, municipal workers and court employees have been fully mobilized over the last 123 days.

Public Service Association shared its concerns regarding to key public services being short-staffed and the lack of testing for frontline workers as a result.

Guest:Claude Naiker - National Manager: Member Affairs | Public Service Association

Promises have been made to students that no one will be left behind as the government tries to “save the academic year”. For the students of Fort Hare, they say that they are being left: students have organized marches to the Alice and East London campuses to get answers from university management. The memorandum handed over to management outlines major challenges facing students includes online learning and the return to campuses under level three of the lockdown.

Guest: Zenathi Mbenya - Former President: Student Representative Council, University of Fort Hare

Nando's has delivered yet another first: Nando’s Kerbside! Since 1st June, customers have been given an easy way to order using the Kerbside functionality on the Nando's App and keep a healthy social distance. Customers can order, drive to Nando’s and collect without leaving your car.

Guest: Justine Cullinan - General Manager: Brand & Strategy at Nando’s

Over the past 24 hours, millions of ordinary South Africans have sent their condolences on the passing of Isithwalandwe, Dr. Andrew Mlangeni. As the last remaining accused in the Rivonia Trial, his passing signifies the end of an era.

In a statement, the National Heritage Council reflects on this departed generation: “This is a generation that leaders and future leaders of our country should reflect on to carry this country forward. The NHC will ensure that Andrew Mlangeni’s legacy is preserved and promoted for the betterment of the republic of South Africa”. Their legacy should be known so that their values are embodied as we forever indebted for their sacrifices”

Guest: Adv. Sonwabile Mancotywa - CEO National Heritage Council