Today with Kieno Kammies

Kieno Kammies speaks to Prof Dilip Menon Mellon Chair of Indian Studies and the Director of the Centre for Indian Studies in Africa at Wits University.

Firefighters are sounding the alarm saying they are overworked and underpaid after the Fire Services Agreement with the City of Cape Town lapsed in 2012. Richard Bosman, director of the City's safety and security directorate responds to the concerns.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Richard Bosman Executive director of safety and security at City Of Cape Town.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Kenny Africa Western Cape Traffic Chief

A number of new MyCiti routes and bus stops will be introduced in Cape Town from the 27th of October. The City’s Brett Herron says another 150,000 kilometres will be added to the almost 1.5 million kilometres that the service runs per month.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Brett Herron Mayoral Committee: Transport & Urban Development.

Pick of the week: Tinder - the online dating / hook up app - has launched

its first ever ad campaign.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Jonathan Cherry Director at Cherryflava Media

As the national charity for hospice care, HPCA champion and support the work of more than 108-member organisations, which provide hospice care to around 120 000 people across South Africa each year.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Shaun Thomas Assistant Comms Officer: Care and Support for Improved Patient Outcomes.

The World View

The Kings Of Coal Australia rejects the UN carbon emissions call. Lost & Lonely Children a report on World Mental Health Day. The Space Race Sir Richard Branson reckons he’s getting close to lift off.

In an attempt to do their part in curbing waste produced by the manufacturing sector - Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages has taken the decision to stop supplying customers with plastic straws.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Priscilla Urquhart Public Affairs and Communications Manager.

Mario called into the show to tell us that his wife was due to arrive in Cape Town the previous afternoon on the Shosholoza Meyl, but that it had broken down a number of times and by 6am, were still stuck outside Touwsrivier. They had run out of food and drink on board and passengers had to make their way across train tracks to make use of a nearby filling station.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Daisy Daniel head of Communication and Marketing for the Shosholoza Meyl at PRASA

South Africa has its 6th Finance Minister since 1996. Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni as the new Finance head, after Nhlanhla Nene resigned following his admission he had met with the Guptas.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Khusela Diko Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa at The Presidency.