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Africa Melane talks to Ronald Wesso – Snr Researcher

Poverty and inequality are on the rise in Africa, and the situation is far worse than many thought.
A new report by social justice monitor, Oxfam, reveals that new data from the Brookings Institute shows levels of inequality in many African nations is much higher than previously thought.

Africa Melane talks to Keenan Ahrends

I was recently in Johannesburg where I got to see our next guest live.
Keenan Ahrends is a spectacularly gifted guitarist who first started strumming the strings as a teen.
He studied his craft at UCT and abroad and now performs to packed out audiences both locally and abroad.

Africa Melane talks to Samsung Marketing Director Justin Hume

Yesterday saw the official launch in South Africa of the Samsung Galaxy S8.
The device will retail at R15 499 and the Galaxy S8+ will go for R17 499.
Joining us now to tell us more about what the Galaxy 8 can do, is Samsung’s marketing director, Justin Hume…

Africa Melane talks to Murray Ingram

Murray Ingram is the man behind Connect Sports Academy.
They do sterling work in developing and nurturing young talent at a grassroots level.

This means Murray is often striding the white lines along rugby fields in some of the Cape’s poorest quarters.
And what he is seeing is not encouraging.
He recently wrote a piece in the Daily Maverick titled: “Rugby’s contrast of the haves and have-nots remains starkly evident at grassroots level.”

Africa Melane talks to Prof George Devenish Emeritus professor at University of Kwa Zulu Natal

2019 may seem a long way away.
But already we are seeing the ANC ramp up efforts to improve their performance at the polls in two years time.
Over the last few elections we have seen the ruling party’s grip loosen slightly.
From 63percent of the votes in 2011 local elections to 53percent in 2016.
And according to Professor George Devenish, a man who had a hand in crafting our Constitution, this means SA is set to become a truly “multi party democracy.”
What this however means is that there needs to be an improvement in the level of political debate as well as political leadership.

Africa Melane talks to Leon Louw Executive Director and Cofounder at Freedom Market Foundation

The World Economic Forum, held in Durban over the past few days has drawn to a close.
It is increasingly becoming a forum where the voices of the “Have Nots” are being heard, pitted against “The Haves” represented by the globe’s wealthiest people and nations.

Africa Melane talks to Lauren Moore Dietician

The special day was first commemorated in 1992 by Mary Evans Young.
The British woman battled Anorexia, and when she finally made a dramatic recovery, she launched a campaign to make people more positive about their body shape.

Pippa Hudson talks to the Event CEO Johan Ehlers 

There is the Checkers Cheese Emporium on the Dairy Square which houses an array of cheeses, including popular brands that are found in most households to the more rare, boutique cheeses. And they have a selection of meats and wines to accompany your cheesy choice.

Pippa Hudson talks to  CEO Serge Dive (pronounced Deev)

Africa may be the globe’s second largest continent packed with diverse cultures and populations and awesome wildlife, but it takes a backseat to most tourism destinations.

Pippa Hudson talks to Ahmed Mokgopo Divestment Campaigner, Global Divestment Mobilisation.

OUR dams are at a critically low level and still there is no sustained rainfall in sight.With this in mind, the Global Divestment Mobilisation (GDM) is happening from May 5 to 13.