The View Point

What is the Committee’s reaction on the Premier’s SOPA Commitments on making fighting crime in Gauteng an apex priority?  Does the Committee feel that the Province has enough resources to achieve the many commitments made by the Premier to fight crime in the Province? What role can civil society play in helping law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime in the Province? There has been an increase of violence in schools recently, what does the Committee feel can be done to address the issues of violence in schools? What oversight role will the Committee play to ensure that the Commitments made by the Premier are met?

GUEST Bandile Masuku Chairperson – Portfolio Committee on Community Safety 

One in ten teenage deaths in South Africa every year is the result of suicide. Up to 20% of high school learners have tried to take their own lives due to various reasons and most popular being depression, anxiety, and suicide. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 700 000 people die by suicide every year. That's an average of one person every 40 seconds. Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death among 15- to 19-year-olds globally. Teen Suicide Prevention Week is being observed from the 14th -the 21st of February, with a focus on raising awareness and preventing teen suicides.

Guest: Samantha Smith, Director Lead Therapist at CareJunction (work alongside Spark Schools to provide counselling) 

Guest: Ofentse Molefe ,Assistant Principal at SPARK Randburg High School 

Maintaining peace and security among BRICS nations is critical for its longevity, especially regarding economic sustainability. This seminal conference plans to interrogate BRICS dialogues on various security aspects. With international academics and researchers from Russia, India, South Africa, Tanzania, and China, the conference promises robust dialogue and exchange of fresh conceptual understanding of BRICS security. Dynamic dimensions and perspectives traverse economic security, health security, military security, cyber security, psychological security, and security during peacekeeping missions.

Guest: Prof Nimrala Gopal, UKZN Host from the Faculty of Humanities  ] 

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) is calling on President Ramaphosa to use the opportunity to provide an urgent update on whether the South African government intends to convene a World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel to adjudicate on the new False Coddling Moth (FCM) regulation governing the importation of South African oranges to the EU. To help us understand the implications of these new regulations for farmers, we are joined by…

 Guest: Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council    

Earlier today, the Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have gone to the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court judgment on the Tafelberg housing site matter. Our next guest says that the officials have not acted with urgency after the feasibility studies showed that social housing can be developed on the vacant land. The coalition of organizations that are working for housing justice wants the government to stop wasting tax-payers money on extended litigation and address spatial redress in the city. It has been two years since the Western Cape High Court ruled to set aside the sale of the site in Sea Point.

Guest: Buhle Booi, Head of Political Organizing at Ndifuna Ukwazi

Tshwane is headed for a potential political leadership crisis after mayor Randall Williams resigned effective end of the day on Monday, but later in the day rescinded and said he would stay two more weeks.

Council speaker Dr Murunwa Makwarela has, however, insisted that by law, the only valid resignation is the first one effectively meaning that all members of the mayoral committee would be out of their jobs along with the mayor by today.

Several metros have been marred with resignations and chaos in council. What is the impact of all of this on service delivery and those employed by these municipalities?

Guest: Pranish Desai

Guest:Senior Data Analyst at Good Governance Africa

Guest: Nkhenteni Muthavhi  SAMWU Tshwane Regional chairperson

Professor Thuli Madonsela is a professor of law occupying the Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. She is also the founder of the Thuma Foundation for Democracy Leadership and Literacy and a Member of the African Academy of Sciences.

The former Public Protector of South Africa and full-time Law Commissioner, Professor Madonsela was one of the drafters of the South African Constitution and a co-architect and drafter of several constitutionally-mandated laws, including the Equality Act, Employment Equity Act and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. She has an extensive background in applied constitutional and administrative law principles mainly based on her public service years and her investigation of improper conduct in state affairs as Public Protector.

She helped draft several international human rights instruments and country reports. She currently teaches Constitutional Law, Social Justice Law,

Guest: Thuli Madonsela Professor of law AND Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University 

Guest: Tshepo Madlingozi

The Don’t Fear Black, Savour It campaign that was conceptualized from the brand’s observation that black (as more than just a colour), is largely attributed to being somewhat “inferior” or something “to be feared” by society. Through this campaign; the brand seeks to build a strong connection of its intrinsic and extrinsic properties.

As Castle Milk Stout’s loyal consumers call the beer ‘inkunzi’emnyama’, which translates to “The Black Bull”, the brand has taken this opportunity to inspire Africans around the continent to embrace and celebrate blackness in all its forms. This includes embracing and savouring the rich smooth taste of

Castle Milk Stout, which is a black liquid in nature. As a purpose-driven brand, through this campaign, Castle Milk Stout encourages South African consumers to embrace the colour and the taste of the liquid by declaring and speaking about the issues that drive people to fear black.

GUEST : Khensani Mkhombo Castle Milk Stout Brand Manager 

Guest: Ashie Singh, Marketing Manager of the Art of Living South Africa 

Our next guest is commemorating World Radio Day 2023 by providing meditation and breath-work sessions. Even though a career in radio broadcasting may be stressful, this profession is crucial to South Africa's safety and facilitates a peaceful transition into democracy. Our next guest states that Firefighters and the Police protect us while Broadcasters have a big impact in showing us the truth amidst the trend of misinformation.

Guest: Paula Quincy, Relationship coach, author and international speaker 

#HealthOnMonday - Managing Healthy Spousal Relationships

All romantic relationships go through ups and downs and they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change with your partner. But whether your relationship is just starting out or you’ve been together for years, there are steps you can take to build a healthy relationship. Even if you’ve experienced a lot of failed relationships in the past or have struggled before to rekindle the fires of romance in your current relationship, you can find ways to stay connected, find fulfillment, and enjoy lasting happiness.

KEY TALKING POINTS

-Emotional safety and vulnerability

-Manage conflict in a healthy vs destructive way

-gender-based violence