The Weekend View

According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) 3-point-3 million deaths across the globe yearly result from harmful use of alcohol. Approximately 25 percent of the deaths in the age group 20-39 years are alcohol-related. Meanwhile, the latest statistics from the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (Sacendu) reveal that the number of teens seeking help for addiction doubled from 79 in 2017 to 184 in 2018 and this number seems to be rising year-on-year. Udo Carelse spoke to Wine farmer and Liquor Industry Expert, Oscar Masubelele & Taku Mhonyera, Head of Treatment at Crossroads Recovery Centre

In the year 2020 we have witnessed a lot of infighting amongst comrades, corruption of the awarding of personal protective equipment tenders that led to the arrests of some senior politicians. The startling evidence that came out at the State Capture Commission by a number of people that appeared before it..Later on former President Jacob Zuma decided that he won't take any further part in the commission, which led to the chairman of the commission Justice Raymond Zondo instructing the legal team to lay criminal charges.Political analyst Dr Sethulego Matebesi takes us through that ....

The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union( BEMAWU) and The Communications Workers Union(CWU) will meet the SABC management tomorrow. Both unions have raised concerns over the public broadcaster's push to conclude consultations over its planned retrenchments by the end of the month. The public broadcaster plans to retrench 400 permanent staff . Udo Carelse caught up with CWU 's General Secretary, Aubrey Tshabalala...

Over ten people are confirmed to have died at the Beitbridge border in Musina, Limpopo starting December 14th. Hundreds truck drivers spent their Christmas on the densely congested N1 road outside the port of entry. Most of them have been stuck on queues that stretch as far back as ten kilometres for several days. Traffic flow into the port of entry has however eased for light motor vehicles. SABC News reporter Pimani Baloyi has more....

Head of Collections at FNB urges consumers to exercise caution and manage their money effectively over the festive period.He says lack of money management can lead to financial challenges in 2021.Udo Carelse spoke to Shakir Singh, Head of Collections at FNB.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the global tourism sector. A restriction of movement both domestic and globally had an impact of the global capacity utilization of the tourism sector. Udo Carelse caught up with Tourism SA CEO Sisa Ntshona...

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am