The View Point

Guest: Prof Hennie Strydom - Professor of international law at UJ

Guest: Louise Schoonwinkel, the MD of Optimi Home 

Guest: Matakanye Matakanya - General Secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) 

Guest: Thando Hopa - Model, lawyer, activist 

Success in personal branding isn’t just about gaining followers or likes; it’s about thoughtful engagement, influence, and achieving your professional goals; and building a strong personal brand in the digital age is an ongoing journey. 

How do you set out clear KPIs, monitor your online influence, and be prepared to adapt your strategy as the digital landscape evolves? 

Guest: Dr Makhaya Makhafola - COO at the South African Qualifications Authority 

Guest: Ian Allis - Criminal lawyer

Success in personal branding isn’t just about gaining followers or likes; it’s about thoughtful engagement, influence, and achieving your professional goals; and building a strong personal brand in the digital age is an ongoing journey. 

How do you set out clear KPIs, monitor your online influence, and be prepared to adapt your strategy as the digital landscape evolves? 

Guest: Prabashni Reddy - Marketing Manager at Regent Business School 

As we kick off the new year, law enforcement agencies are wrapping up their festive season operations and compiling the final stats. But the year 2023 ended on a somber note for law enforcers, as we saw the killing of police officers and a CPF patroller in the western cape region.

While Minister Cele has given members of the SAPS a right to shoot-to-kill, CPF patrollers do not often enjoy the same privilege. They’re often at the mercy of armed robbers, with little means to defend themselves.

What measures are in place to ensure the safety of CPF patrollers during their shifts; are they provided with any specific training for dealing with potentially dangerous situations and are there any specific areas or situations where CPF patrollers are at higher risk of facing safety threats?

In 10 days, Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the 2023 Matric Results and she will also acknowledge the successes of the few remarkable learners who have excelled against formidable odds. 

Dr Louis Benjamin, education consultant and author of the Basic Concepts Programme, cautions readers against falling for the illusions of educational miracles that will be paraded at next week’s gala event. 
Instead, he believes there should be more discussion around the overall basic education enterprise where matric is but one point in a 12-to-15-year journey.

Dr Benjamin joins us on the line as we try to address the harsh realities that need attention in order for us to see substantive change, instead of fleeting celebrations.

Guest: Dr Louis Benjamin - Education consultant and co-founder of Thinking Schools South Africa 

Guest: Dr Gideon Groenewald - Geologist from Clarens 

Guest: Ishmael Mnisi - NSFAS Spokesperson