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    A Song, Book, Dish with Professor Mosa Moshabela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 10:46


    Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela - UCTs 11th vice-chancellorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    City Power ordered to pay Eskom R1 Billion in debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 3:55


    Guest: Kevin Allen – Founder of Municipal IQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANC and DA in meetings to reach an agreement on the Cabinet and other executive roles.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 9:22


    John speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN Politics Editor to get the latest on negotiators for parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) will come together  to reach an agreement on the Cabinet and other executive roles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Randall's One Song – Tonight by Hugh masekela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 7:10


    John chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to music knowledge. In this feature Randall selects a song and unpacks something significant about the singer, the lyrics, the instruments, the arrangements, or simply tells us why we should enjoy the song. The song we look at is Tonight by Hugh Masekela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coronation successfully overturns a potential R800m tax penalty to SARSA after a Constitutional Court ruling on a tax dispute involving its Irish subsidiary.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 10:09


    Guest: Piet Nel - Independent Tax SpecialistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stellenbosch University signs MOU with Special Investigations Unit to focus on the areas of training and research; community engagement; capacity building; and exchange of information and expertise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 7:16


    John chats to…..about how the University of Stellenbosch will be assisting the Special Investigations Unit in areas of training and research; community engagement; capacity building; and exchange of information and expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    negotiating a Government of National Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 10:41


    John chats to Roelf Meyer, Former Politician and Director of In Transformations Initiative, about the difficulties when in comes to negotiating a Government of National Unity, and if the parties involved at present should be communicating via the media on certain issues, or if discussions on hurdles should be kept behind closed doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your House Your Home – The importance of cleaning your chimney and burning the correct wood for your fireplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 6:53


    John chats to Samuel Du Plessis, Owner of Chimney Cleaning, about the importance of cleaning your fireplace chimney, and finds out what kinds of woods are best to burn to extend the life of your fireplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    By Election results in KwaZulu-Natal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 10:01


    John speaks to Wayne Sussman about the by-elections in KwaZulu-Natal which saw the IFP gain a good political week by winning wards off the ANC in Mthonjaneni and the Abantu Batho Congress in Greytown, uMvoti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RMB Africa Focus – Emerging Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:13


    Guest: Crystal Orderson – Africa Correspondent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANC, DA clashing over interpretation of GNU agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:31


    John speaks to Natasha Marrian News24 political editor about the evident communication lacking between the two parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ramaphosa takes oath of office as he begins second term as president

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 12:30


    John speaks to Rekgotsofetse Chikane, political analyst  to give analysis on the president's address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Minding your money: Is Gold the next best thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 6:08


    John speaks to Paul Roloefse, Certified Financial Planner about how one can go about investing in gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What goes into a Presidential Flyover ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 7:16


    John chats to LtCol Zanele Vayeke – Officer Commanding 87 Helicopter Flying School, about her role in the flyover at todays inauguration, and finds out about her career in the Airforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ramaphosa to appoint ‘inclusive' cabinet after inauguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 8:24


    Guest: Sanusha Naidu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 – How does the Super 8 work ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 6:19


    John chats to Stuart hess, Cricket Writer for The Times about the t20 World Cup, and finds out how the next stage works, and which teams are through to the Super 8.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New tax on Temu and Shein, what does this mean for the local textile and clothing industry ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 7:20


    John chat to Michael Lawrence, Executive Director at the National Clothing Retail Federation, about the new taxes on Temu and Shien, and if this will level the playing field for local companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Family travelling from Limpopo to Gauteng stopped by taxi association, and forced to follow to taxi rank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 7:58


    Guest: Rebecca Phala - National spokesperson for SANTACOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    City of Tshwane cancels water tanker tender before it is awarded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 6:18


    John chats to Jacqui Uys, MMC for Finance in the City of Tshwane, a tender to appoint a panel for the supply of water tankers as rudimentary services in informal areas. The City has now taken decisive action to cancel this tender before the award to prevent any possible corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What needs to be done to protect our youth from smoking and e-cigarettes ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 10:27


    Guest: Lesego Mateme – From the South African Tobacco Free Youth ForumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Youth Unemployment is a ticking time bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 9:13


    Guest: Lethiwe Nkosi – Network Mobiliser at Youth CapitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa's longest running and historically largest annual arts festival.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 8:17


    John speaks to Monica Newton, CEO of the Festival about the festival celebratinf its 50th Anniversary and what can be expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What are the most popular procedures that men are requesting when it comes to surgical and non-surgical procedures ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 9:55


    Guest: Dr Deon Weyers – Plastic SurgeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In light of Youth Day, the National Graduate Academy for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (NGA(MaSS)) is raising awareness about the importance of the mathematical sciences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 8:36


    John chats to Professor Loyiso Nongxa, Professor of Mathematics and current Project Manager of the National Graduate Academy for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, about the importance of the mathematical sciences, not only as a gateway to professional qualifications, but as fundamental to 21st century technological and other innovations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Randall's One Song – Charli XCX – Club Classics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 5:49


    Guest: Randall AbrahamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What are the key battles for this Government of National Unity ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 10:12


    Dr Sithembile Mbete - Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of PretoriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How difficult was the Government of National Unity negotiations ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 8:40


    Tony Leon – Former Leader of the DA and member of the inter-party negotiations team to form a governmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANC holds special NEC meeting ahead of crucial vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 10:42


    Guest: Tshidi Madia – EWN Politics Editor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your House, Your Home – If you live in a Community scheme and want to bring a protection order in the Magistrate's Court against someone in the scheme, feel free to do so.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 6:34


    John chats to Marina Constas, Director at BBM Attorneys about if you live in a Community scheme and want to bring a protection order in the Magistrate's Court against someone in the scheme. What are your options ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    End of an era for certain newspapers which are closing down their print offering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 6:43


    John chats to Professor Anton Harber - Executive Director of Campaign for Free Expression; Prof of Journalism (Adjunct), about the newspaper landscape in South Africa, and what its means that certain papers are closing their print offerings down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RMB Africa Focus - Trade and a focus on Africa Continental Free trade Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 7:33


    Guest: Crystal OrdersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    COALITION NATION- GNU deal in striking distance as clock ticks down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 10:04


    John speaks to Natasha Marrian News24 political editor looking at the current state of all significant political parties involved in decision-making on the GNU arrangement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your Retirement Fund now splits into two pots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 6:45


    John speaks to Paul Roelofse, Certified Financial Planner explaining what will happen to retirement funds from September 2024 and how it can be accessed should you need it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was full of praise for the Bloemfontein crowd that came out in their numbers to fill Toyota Stadium.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 5:40


    John chats to Andre Arendse,  former Bafana Bafana Afcon-winning keeper  about what kind of impact does home ground advantage play, especially if it's a full crowd who are right behind the team ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Families of 2 SA/ UK citizens unlawfully held in Equatorial Guinea launch Free Frik and Peter campaign to demand their urgent release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 6:00


    John speaks to Shaun Murphy – Family Spokesperson to detail what happened to two innocent South African engineers who have been unlawfully held as state hostages in Equatorial Guinea since 9 February 2023,  they have now launched an online petition, demanding their urgent releaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Navigating SA's political waters: Will Ramaphosa be the leader the GNU ship needs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 7:13


    John speaks to Qaanitah Hunter, Political editor News24 & Author who argues that he does not have what it takes to manage what is to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gauteng Coalition talks and possible outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 11:09


    John speaks to Political Analysts, Matlala Setlhalogile giving analysis around the ANC in Gauteng considering implementing a provincial unity government in a set-up similar to a government of national unity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where do birds stop to rest during their roughly 10,000km journey between South Africa and Eurasia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 8:17


    John chats to Jessica Wilmot, Flyway and Migrants Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa, about where exactly do birds likr the European Roller stop to rest and grab food and a beakful of water during their roughly 10,000km journey through more than a dozen countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Koeberg would be shutdown if it was situated in France

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 9:11


    John chats to Dr Neil Overy, a Research Associate in Environmental Humanities South at the University of Cape Town about a research report by Tristen Taylor for the Heinrich Boll Foundation in Cape Town, which explores safety upgrades taking place at French nuclear power stations to extend their lives beyond their original decommissioning dates compared with what is happening at the Koeberg nuclear power station to extend its life, would suggest that they are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DA federal council backs engagements to form a government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 9:43


    John speaks to Solly Malatsi, DA spokesperson, about the party's process toward the formation of governments at national and provincial level with hung legislatures, to safeguard the Constitution, ensure stability, and generate economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who and what controls the SA economy, and how could this influence the political decisions that will be made ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 14:07


    John chats to Adjunct Professor Michael Sachs, Head of The Public Economy Project (PEP) at Wits University to get an understanding of who controls the SA economy, and how this could influence the political decisions to form a Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fix My City – waste reclaimers shared their issues and common issues experienced with reclaiming waste.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 7:18


    John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick, and Eva Mokoena, who is the organiser of the African Reclaimers Organisation, about a conference Eva attended where waste reclaimers shared their issues and common issues experienced with reclaiming waste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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