The View Point

Guest: Lord Peter Hain, United Kingdom member of the House of Lords

South Africa's three decades of democracy mark a significant journey from apartheid to a society striving for equality and justice, and as the nation celebrates this milestone, it must also confront the persistent issue of corruption that undermines democratic institutions. Fighting corruption is crucial to ensuring that the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness are upheld. Without addressing this challenge, public trust in government erodes, and the benefits of democracy cannot be fully realised. Thus by committing to this fight, South Africa can reinforce the foundations of its democracy, promoting sustainable development and social cohesion.  Our guest this evening, fought against the apartheid regime, and in this day continues to fight and advocate against corruption…

Guest:Dr. Tawanda Makusha, Chief Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council

It is natural to feel apprehensive about the responsibilities that come with parenthood – the financial obligations, the emotional and practical support, and the lifelong commitment. Parenting takes and requires many forms. Our guest became a father for the first time in 2013 and he describes the period as a profound and transformative experience.  Following his experience and work in the field, he penned an article reflecting on the role of fatherhood and highlighting the importance of paternal involvement – from conception through pregnancy to childbirth and beyond.

Guest: Miyelani Holani, Shareholder and Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group

In today’s episode of "The Tuesday Takeover today’s guest will explore the profound influence of budget allocations on economic growth and social development within the City of Johannesburg. Departing from the conventional hosting format, our distinguished guest, an expert in economics or municipal governance, will spearhead the discussion, leveraging insights from a comparative analysis of the city's 2023 and 2024 budgets.

Objectives:

• Offer an in-depth examination of how budgetary decisions shape economic prosperity and social welfare in Johannesburg.
• Highlight critical budget categories, focus areas, and departmental allocations to assess their efficacy in driving positive change.
• Facilitate a nuanced discussion among viewers to underscore the importance of strategic budget prioritization for community advancement.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations for policymakers and community stakeholders to advocate for impactful budgetary allocations.

Guest: Alex Mabunda - Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer at Ntiyiso Consulting Group.

Guest: Zolani Zonyane – Chief Editor – The Municipal Edge

Guest: Khomotso Letsatsi – Head: Infrastructure Financing - Lanseria Smart City

Guest: Prof Lauren Graham, Associate professor at the Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg

 The Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA), based at the University of Johannesburg, has released the findings of its latest research project entitled: Factors determining voter choice in South Africa’s 2024 national general elections. The research was conducted by Leila Patel, Yolanda Sadie and Jaclyn de Klerk. This is the fifth wave of research which assessed the factors likely to determine voter choice. Researchers used the same theoretical model developed in the four previous waves of research in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Some of the themes covered in the research range from Perception of governance, corruption, party loyalty, support for a party leader and receiving a social grant.

INTERVIEW: SA needs urgent injection of entrepreneurs and rainmakers, but our schooling works against it.

Guest:Jon Foster - Pedley, Chair of the British Chamber of Business in southern Africa. He is also dean and director of Henley Business School Africa.]

One of the most vexing questions of our times in this country is how to address the joblessness crisis; more specifically, the ticking time bomb that is youth unemployment. We cannot create jobs if we do not stimulate the economy, encourage the rapid growth of existing businesses, and create new ones argues our guest this evening. He further highlights that the inherent benefit of this strategy is that its success will also reflect in the long-awaited racial transformation of the ownership of the economy. This concern is becoming as pressing as unemployment in this our 30th anniversary of democracy.

Guest: Michael Bagraim, Veteran labour lawyer]

Our guest – labour law expert Michael Bagraim argues that the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority wants to pressure the property industry into bending over backward to ensure Broad-based BEE requirements. This is as the government introduces new property industry requirements requiring all agencies to have a BEE certificate. This evening, we look at how detrimental will this new requirement be to the property industry…

Guest: Albie Sachs, South African lawyer, activist, writer, and former judge appointed to the first Constitutional Court of South Africa by Nelson Mandela

Guest: Kate O’Reagan, Professor of Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford and Director of the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights

Guest: Dikgang Moseneke, Former Acting Chief Justice of South Africa

Tributes continue to pour in for former Constitutional Court judge Yvonne Mokgoro who died at the age of 73 after suffering multiple injuries in a serious car crash near Kimberley in April last year. Justice Mokgoro was South Africa’s first black female justice on the Apex Court, serving from 1994 to 2009 and has been hailed as a defender of justice, human dignity and the Constitution. This evening we are joined by her esteemed colleagues as we reflect on her amazing work and tenure in the Supreme court.

Guest: Noncedo Madubedube, Equal Education's General Secretary

 On Friday 10 May, thousands of Equal Education members will be marching to Parliament to demand the prioritisation and realisation of equal and quality education for all learners in the lead-up to the national elections. The organisations collective call to action will be a platform for learners— who are unable to mark a cross at the ballot box— to participate in democracy actively and to voice their concerns and aspirations for basic education.  We find out more from our guest this evening on the concerns of the Equal Education and what will be on the memorandum to be presented…

Guest: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and author of ‘A Country of Two Agricultures’

About a month ago, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state veterinary and public health officials released a report stating that they are studying an illness among dairy cows in various states. This report came after the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu), which commonly affects poultry farms, was discovered in dairy cows and the subsequent infection of a dairy farm employee, our guest this evening wrote an article unpacking the impact on this on a global scale…

Guest: Kopano Cowan, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Connect TV

Today’s #TuesdayTakeOver has extensive experience in the television background, where she has worked her way to her current position. Beyond her career achievements, Kopano wears multiple hats gracefully – from being a Mental Health Advocate to serving as a Production VP, Wife, Mother, and Creativity Coach. In tonight's segment, she delves into the often-overlooked experiences of black women in corporate environments, shedding light on their unique challenges. Kopano's discussion extends to the delicate balance between pursuing a thriving career and nurturing a fulfilling family life, offering invaluable perspectives on navigating these complex dynamics.

Guest: Candice Martin – PepsiCo HR Manager