Guest : Melinda Ferguson

Volkswagen’s new Polo SUV: T-Cross makes its debut at Festival of Motoring

Volkswagen is expanding its SUV family downwards with the T-Cross. The Polo-based

crossover model aims to score points in the small car segment with independent design,

a flexible interior and impressive features.

The T-Cross, which will join the Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg, is set to arrive

locally in September.

The T-Cross, manufactured in Navarra, Spain, will soon be captivating hearts in the

South African market with its combination of style, practicality, flexibility, connectivity

and fuel economy.

At launch in the third quarter this year, the T-Cross will be powered by the automaker's

1.0 TSI turbocharged petrol engine delivering 85kW. T-Cross will also be available with

the more powerful 1.5 TSI three-cylinder engine delivering 110kW from the fourth

quarter of 2019 and the entry level 1.0 TSI engine delivering 70kW from the first quarter

of 2020.

Guest : Shaun Shelley

Shaun Shelley is Deputy Secretary Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic and Sub-

Saharan Africa Representative of the International Drug Policy Consortium

Management Advisory Committee. We chat to him tonight about the SANDF

deployment extension & what he thinks should be done differently.

Guest : Kate Ribet

Lebogang Seketema is one of eight drivers working in an MSF project in Rustenburg, the

heart of South Africa’s Platinum Mining Belt which treats survivors of sexual and

gender-based violence in a network of MSF-supported clinics. In 2015, an MSF survey

found that 1 in 4 women living in Rustenburg had experienced rape in her lifetime. Lebo

knows first-hand the suffering and pain caused by sexual violence and it has changed

his life. Each day, he collects survivors and transports them to the nearest clinic for

mental, physical care and social support in MSF-supported clinics, often returning them

home again. The majority of survivors collected by the drivers are women. As they are

often the first person a survivor meets following an incident, MSF’s all-male drivers have

received psychological first aid training in how to support survivors from the start.

Since 2015, MSF has worked with the North West health department to expand access

to free, high quality and confidential care for survivors of sexual and gender-based

violence in Rustenburg’s Bojanala district through four dedicated clinics, known as

Kgomotso Care Centres. MSF teams, including forensic nurses, psychologists, registered

counselors, social workers and social auxiliary workers, provide clients with an essential

package of emergency and follow up care.

An increasing number of survivors are being referred from MSF’s community-based

initiatives in Rustenburg’s Freedom Park and Sondela areas, which includes a schools

health program that educates learners about sexuality and gender-based violence. In

South Africa, MSF is calling for all survivors of sexual violence to have immediate access

to complete medical, psychological care and social support.

Guest :  Moeshfieka Botha

              Sébastien Anderson

             

The National Credit Amendment Bill aims to help indebted consumers earning less that

R7,500 per month, restructure their debt.

It's estimated that up to R20bn worth of debt could be written off under the

controversial new debt relief bill signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier

this week.

The National Credit Amendment Bill will include provisions allowing indebted

consumers who earn less that R7,500 per month to restructure their debt.

But the bill has been criticised by the banking industry, which says it will have a

detrimental impact on the ability of banks to be able to lend to low-income customers.

Sébastien Anderson, CEO of National Debt Advisors joins us live in the studio for hos

thoughts on why the bill wont solve the problems of South Africa's indebted consumers

Guests : 

Tshepang Mahlatsi

Stigma thrives in silence. Though mental illness affects everyone, conversations about it

remain in the shadows. That’s why Tshepang Mahlatsi is telling his story. After

confrontations with the police during the #FeesMustFall protests, the student was

diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

In the process of recovery, he realised he wasn’t the only one struggling at university. By

sharing his experience, Mahlatsi is bringing mental health issues to light.

Mahlatsi founded Next Chapter, an organisation at the University of the Free State, to

destigmatise the dialogue on mental health.

Denzil Pillay

Fashion should enhance our self-esteem. Instead, Denzil Pillay’s confidence was shaken

by the lack of larger clothing sizes.

Pillay’s early experiences have influenced his direction as a designer today – one who is

committed to making garments for every body type. Adorned with rhinestones, feathers,

and tassels, his designs encourage people to show off who they are rather than shy

away.

He forayed into fashion in 2014 when he started experimenting with makeup

application and clothing design. Pillay’s hidden talent has since come out to shine. His

creations are made for everyday people, catering to all genders and sizes.

Mike Schlebach

Mike Schlebach surfs in trash. When he takes to the swells, plastic bottles ride

alongside him. As a big wave surfer, Schlebach is determined to conserve his

playground.

Mike Schlebach surfs in trash. When he takes to the swells, plastic bottles ride

alongside him. As a big wave surfer, Schlebach is determined to conserve his

playground. Schlebach’s approach is to revolutionise not just ocean clean-ups, but

fashion.

Together with designer Jasper Eales, Schlebach transforms used fabrics such as yacht

sails, PVC truck tarps, and display banners into stylish bags and laptop covers. .

Cleaning up the ocean isn’t effective if the trash just sits in a dump alongside other

items that don’t degrade. Schlebach and his team give waste a second life.

Lutendo Ramadwa

Letsie is fiercely proud to be a woman. The poet, known as Princess Lutendo, pens and

performs eloquent compositions as her ode to womanhood. But each verse of praise has

a deeper purpose.

Delving into issues such as HIV and gender-based violence, Letsie’s verses are laden

with empathy, consolation, and above all, understanding. Her words offer comfort to

bruised souls, pay respect to survivors, and acknowledge those who have fought

oppression. The poem ‘A Woman’ is dedicated to mothers, from street sweepers to

leaders in parliament.

Though Letsie hails from the city of Thohoyandou in Limpopo, she’s reaching out to

people across South Africa. She released her debut album in 2019, titled Poetic (Session

One), which combines music with her poetry.

Guest : Yusuf Daniels

A new book by first-time author, and Cape Town resident Yusuf Daniels is shooting up

the best-seller charts.

Daniels, a Cape Town businessman started writing "by accident".

Now, he just can't seem to put his pen down, or fingers off the keyboard.

Guest : Eldred De Klerk | Senior Policing and Community Conflict Specialist at Africa

Centre for Security and Intelligence Praxis |

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the employment of the South African National

Defence Force in gang-ridden parts of the Western Cape until 31 March next year.

The president first authorised the original employment of the SANDF in July 2019 for a

two-month period ending on Monday, 16 September.

Members of the regular and reserve forces of the SANDF were expected to undertake

operations in cooperation with the police, and support the prevention and combating

of crime and maintenance and preservation of law and order in the Western Cape.

The deployment has been seen as something of a disappointment by some who wanted

the SANDF to be deployed in a peace keeping mission style instead of random

appearances on the Cape Flats.

Guest : Susanna Kennedy

Susana Kennedy is a Television and Radio Producer and Host, a Speaker, Entrepreneur, Creative Consultant and Philanthropist. She has Produced films for both local and international release, worked with the best in all area’s of the creative industry and is passionate about making a difference. Throughout her career all of Susana’s work has had one thing is common, she is a change maker who always aim’s to empower and celebrate individuals for their efforts and achievements. 

Most recently she teamed Entrepreneur coach Brian Walsh and has launched Real Success TV, which celebrates personal development and success stories the world over. Adrian Lazarus, the Director of Bokeh International Film Festival and Susana Partnered to created Bokeh TV, which will be going into its second season this year. It is show that celebrates the creative geniuses that make this world so incredibly interesting and beautiful, while introducing the world to young up and coming talent that will shape our future. Susana is a regular contributor on Cape Talk and has two shows on 2oceansvibe Radio.

Susana founded the Mentorship program for the Silibona fund which enables previously disadvantaged girls achieve higher education while supported by a mentor. She also has a Community Center in Gugulethu, which she supports. It has a creche, feeding scheme for the destitute (feeding between 150-300 people daily), various support groups for children affected by abuse and violence, elderly, single parents, unemployed and more. There is also education and support for Aids and other dreaded disease affected families and much more.

Guests : Ahkhona

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