Today with Kieno Kammies

Kieno speaks to Renisha Jimmy, the sister of Reshall Jimmy, who died when his Ford Kuga allegedly burst into flames. Renisha reflects on the testimony of expert John Louds. He works for US company Exponent Incorporated and they specialise in fire related incidents or electrical failure.

Lawson Naidoo of Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (Casac) talks to Kieno about the significance of a Gauteng High Court ruling saying Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, failed in her duties to investigate and report on the plundered Free State Vrede dairy project.

Kieno speaks to former professional skater, Cheslin Padayachi, who fell on hard times. He has now managed to get his life back on track with the help of the Appliance Bank. They recruit and train unemployed men (preferably fathers) to repair damaged and returned small appliances that they can then sell for a profit.

Kieno speaks to Provincial Traffic Chief, Kenny Africa about recent complaints from listeners about trucks on the roads. Africa sheds light on what the law says.

Trending stories on Barbs Wire with Barbara Friedman.

#Milkshake was trending in the UK after a man threw a milkshake at Brexiteer Nigel Farage

Fast walkers live up to 15 years longer than people who dawdle new research shows

Today’s Random Act of Kindness is for the Innovation for the Blind. The organisation offers specialised residential care to persons with visual impairments in facilities that offer reasonable accommodation – specifically adapted to their needs. They also offer skills development and job creation. Kieno Kammies speaks to Stephne Botha, the CEO at the Innovation for the Blind, as well as Sherry Saltzman from Dischem.

Dr Martyn Davies Managing Director of Emerging Markets & Africa at Deloitte

Kieno talks to Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth, online domestic booking service, about new research they conducted which found that abuse of domestic workers is on the rise.

Election fever strange democratic things are happening in 4 countries.

Migrant rescues dozens of people are being picked up in the English Channel.

America’s spy competition a lot of prize money for accurate predictions.

Eurovision oddities as the dust settles on another trashy Euro pop festival.

Yardley has collaborated with SA Actress, Presenter and TV Star Bonnie Mbuli to create a range that’s made to express your uniqueness. She talks to Kieno about the launch.