In a recent study conducted by Momentum Holdings and UNISA, household incomes lost over R800 billion at the end of the first quarter.

Guest: Dr Tshepiso Matentjie

Guest: Dr Johann van Tonder - Behavioural Economist, Momentum Holdings

We speak to the spokesperson of #Asivikelane, Phumeza Mlungwana.
Asivikelane provides a platform for residents in informal settlements to communicate severe water, sanitation and refuse removal shortages during the Covid-19 crisis. It is a growing network that already brings together 153 informal settlements in five metropolitan municipalities and five smaller towns. This campaign is not just about services, but fundamentally about agency and voice.

Guest: Phumeza Mlungwana - Spokesperson of International Budget Partnership

The death of George Floyd in Minnasota sparked country-wide protest spearheaded by #BlackLivesMatter movement. Closer to home, the recent findings of the SANDF inquiry into the death of Collins Khosa has caused much outrage and raised questions around number of non-COVID related deaths since the national lockdown.

Guest: Mr Jamil Khan - PhD Critical Diversity Studies Candidate, University of Witwatersrand and Author (Khamr)

Guest: Dr Obenewa Amponsah - CEO of Amponsah and Associates; former Director of Havard Centre for African Centre

As we closed Africa month, much of the focus of these celebrations were around the response to COVID 19 and what was Africa doing wrong. As we look into Youth month in SA, we spend it finding leading visionaries that challenge African leadership and put young people at the forefront of the most pertinent issues.

Guest: Dr Shakira Choonara - Public Health Practitioner | African Union Youth Council

The South African Network of People Who Use Drugs (SANPUD) notes with alarm the significant size of the crowds that have gathered outside of retail liquor outlets and the celebratory atmosphere accompanying them.

They are of the view that although COVID-19 restrictions on alcohol may have been well intended, past research shows alcohol consumption leads to more severe lung diseases, like adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other pulmonary diseases, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Guest: Simon Howell - Drug Expert

Naledi Chirwa chose to speak about the sex work industry and the challenges faced by the men and women working in the industry – she will lead this conversation, with the guests that she chose.

Guest: Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng - Gender Commissioner

Guest: Dr Katlego Rasebitsi - Sisonke

She is a Activist, Mother, Academic, Feminist and Actor. She is currently completing her Masters in Theatre and Performance at the University of Witwatersrand. At the age of 25, she is Member of Parliament and sits on the Parliamentary Committee for Health. She was listed as the 30th candidate of GP Legislature and National Assembly in the 2019 Elections. She was featured among the Mail and Guardian's Young 200 South Africans.

Guest: Naledi Nokukhanya Chirwa - Member of Parliament, Economic Freedom Fighters

Medicines have evolved over time and so has the realisation of the importance of quality control and regulatory processes. Complementary medicines were previously perceived to be unregulated, although the Medicines Act does not distinguish between allopathic and complementary medicine. As the era of unregulated complementary medicine ended, the requirements in terms of dossier content left many role-players at odds.

Guest: Tendai Mafuma - Legal Researcher at SECTION27

The Human Sciences and Research Council held a webinar where medical experts shared their advice to parents on the phased return of children to schools. The webinar shed light on where South Africa stands in light of the pandemic for the return of DBE announcement, whether children are affected by COVID 19 and what interventions can be put in place to ensure safety for children, particularly in ECDs.

Guest:Prof Refiloe Masekela - Paediatric Pulmonologist AND Head of Department for Peadiatric and Child Health at UKZN

Two weeks ago, the Minister Angie Motshekga announced to South Africans that schools would resume at start of June in line with level 3 regulations. Grade 7s and Matriculants would be the first to return as part of a phased approach to save the 2020 academic year.

Since that announcement, the Basic Education minister has remained adamant that schools will re-open despite several concerns have been raised from teacher unions (PPE/ Health & Safety Compliance), civil society (drop-out rates), politicians (court bid - One Movement SA/Mmusi Maimane) and governing bodies. Two provinces (NC) have announced from the outset that they would not be ready for Monday and will likely open on 8th June 2020.

Guest: Nangamso Mtsatse - PhD candidate in Education Policy and a Member of RESEP at the University of Stellenbosch