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Our sixth episode is devoted to community radio in South Africa and the USA. Jacob Ntshangase, head of Wits Radio Academy at Wits University, Johannesburg, chairs the conversation. He is joined by guests from Atlanta, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Dázon Dixon Diallo is producer and host of “Sisters' Time/WomxnSpeak” on WRFG. Brenda Leonard is Bush Radio's Managing Director and Takalane Nemangowe is Station Manager of Alex FM. They reflect on their stations' history and radio as a voice of resistance; the vital role played by community radio; reproductive, racial and social justice; the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown; collaboration and the power of conversation. In this episode we stand in solidarity with journalist, editor and writer Paola Ugaz, from Peru. She is facing a campaign of harassment, threats, and defamation lawsuits, including allegations of crimes, due to her investigative work. You can read more about her case here: https://pen-international.org/news/peru-author-paola-ugaz-at-risk-of-arrest This podcast series is funded by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in South Africa.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the B4SA’s call to the government for action and the major decline in car sales, Mudiwa Gavaza, gives us more insights on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the form of fixed deposits. The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19 and this week, Kagiso Noke,founder of Michelle by KayN, speaks about starting a business during lockdown. On the main topic, we talk about the IMF’s loan to SA. We talk to Prof Keith Breckenridge, Professor and Deputy Director at WISER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research) all about the loan and its conditions. Later, we talk to our resident financial expert, Ken Swettenham about it’s effects on the lives of ordinary South Africans, if at all.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the repo-rate cut, restaurant closures and the increase of unemployment and hunger during lockdown. Lebo Phasha, our business expert, gives us more insight on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in e-learning courses. The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19 and this week, Wits University students, Sihle Nyabuse and Onalenna Mtekuza share their insights on the effectiveness of e-learning. On the main topic we talk about e-learning and the future of online education.We speak to Takalani Netshitenzhe, External Affairs Director for Vodacom SA on their investment in online education in higher institutions. Later on, we speak to Brian Mhlanga, a Programme Director at Henley Business School-Africa, and full time educator at St David's Marist in Sandton about e-learning from an educator's perspective.

Wits Radio Academy — Our financial expert, Ken Swettenham, gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you and this week looks into the cost of business development courses and advice. The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19. On the main topic, we continue the discussion on survival toolkits for small businesses from our previous show. We talk to our residential business expert, Lebo Phasha all about the business bootcamps and webinars hosted by African Management Institute (AMI). Later on, we speak to Mduduzi Ndlovu, Founder of Vision Future Hub Beauty Spa about his journey in the AMI programme.

Wits Radio Academy — Mudiwa Gavaza gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the form of financial planning advice. The COVID business watch looks into how different industries and sectors have been affected by Covid-19 and this week Michael Kodinye, a property analytics advisor at Anvil Property Smith talks to us more about the property sector. On the main topic, we talk about Financial Planning for young adults in light of Youth Month. We talk to our residential financial expert, Zanele Kunene all about the importance of savings and financial planning. Later on, we speak to Hwalani Mabaso, Provincial General Manager for Gauteng: Absa about some tips for financial planning.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the Rand strengthening, unemployment reaching 30.1% in Q1 and some of the mega projects planned to drive economic recovery. Lebo Phasha, our business expert, gives us more insight on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in petrol prices. On the main topic we talk about the Oil Market and the recent oil market crash that led to negative oil prices.We speak to Petri Redelinghuys, a derivatives trader and founder of Herenya Capital, who gives more insights on the oil market from an investors perspective. Later on, we talk to Sinesipho Maninjwa, a Chartered Accountant and Financial News Commentator, more about the oil market from an analysts’ perspective.

Wits Radio Academy — On The Business Wrap, Zanele Kunene, a financial advisor at BDO, gives us more insight on the latest business and economics news with specific focus on budgets, both personal and national. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get for you in the cosmetics market. The last Thursday of the month is when we take time to celebrate a young person in SA, 35 years and below doing great things in their industry, business or profession. Our Brand New Heavy for June 2020 is Mbali Sebapu, who is an entrepreneur and CEO of Hermosa Flor which is a cosmetic brand made for women and members of the LGBT community. Before becoming an Influencer, Mbali worked for the SA Navy for 10 years and quit in 2019 to focus on her entrepreneurial journey. She takes us through her journey, business philosophy, support system, advice for young people and vision for the future.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to our financial expert, Ken Swettenham, on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at some of the best investment books that your R100 can get for you. On the main topic we’re talking about what it means to invest as a young person. Should you invest in stocks, bonds or property? How does one go about it? To help us navigate this topic, we speak to Thato Moitsemang, a research analyst at Absa’s Multi-Management unit. We then talk to Hope Dithlakanyane, venture partner at MEST Africa about her journey as a young investor.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Lebo Phasha, a business strategist and General Manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get for you in the foreign currency market. On the main topic we’re talking about jobs, focusing on opportunities for young people in the market, how to make yourself more employable and what Covid-19 has done to impact the jobs sector. To help us navigate this topic, today we speak to Joanna Preston, Head of Young Talent at FNB HR Centre of Expertise at FNB’s graduate recruitment programme. We then talk to Dr Tashmia Ismail-Saville, CEO of YES (Youth Employment Service) about the job opportunities that they are helping to create with their organisation.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene from BDO Wealth Advisors on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get to make you comfortable if a queue for alcohol becomes a reality in life. On the main topic we delve into Part 2 of our Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) discussion. We’re unpacking the UIF and Covid-19 TERS, to see what they are about from different points of view. To help us navigate this topic, today we speak to Robert Legh, Head of the Labour workstream at Business 4 South Africa, a federation that includes Business Unity SA and the Black Business Council. Legh, who is also the chairman of Bowmans, tells about the development of TERS. We hear from Tsietsi Mohale, who’s been raising awareness about UIF payments on social media. The show ends with us talking to Phakamile-Hlubi Majola, a spokesperson for the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) who gives labour’s view on the matter, as well as considerations around labour policy during this time.

Wits Radio Academy — On the Business Wrap, Lebo Phasha, general manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, gives a round-up of the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you on the alcohol ‘black’ market. On the main topic, we’re here to understand the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). To help us navigate this topic, today we speak to Dr Michael Cardo, the Shadow Minister of Labour for the Democratic Alliance about the development of labour policy in SA, especially given the Covid-19 crisis. We then turn our attention to the law regarding UIF with Dumisani Ndiweni, an associate at law firm, Webber Wentzel.

Wits Radio Academy — On the Business Wrap, our financial expert, Ken Swettenham, gives a round-up of the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the face mask market. On the main topic, we talk about survival toolkits, tip and advice for small businesses looking to survive the crisis brought on by the coronavirus. To help us navigate this topic, we speak to Madzenga Mabaso, the CEO of CraziNerd, a web development company that specializes in smart technologies and programming about the importance of establishing an online presence for business survival. We then talk to one of our resident business experts, Lebo Phasha, who is a business strategist and general manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, together with his college Irene Okoye. They giving us more insights on survival toolkits that small businesses can adopt to ensure continuity.

Wits Radio Academy — On the Business Wrap, Lebo Phasha, general manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, gives the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the winter clothing market. On the main topic, we talk about e-commerce and adapting business models to the new operating environment brought on by Covid-19. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to Mathebe Molise, a chartered accountant and founder of Beauty on TApp who tells us about her e-commerce business. We then speak to Arthur Goldstuck, an information and communications technology analyst about the state of the local and international online retail space.

Wits Radio Academy — On the Business Wrap our financial expert, Ken Swettenham, gives the week’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you in the cigarette market. On the main topic, we talk about the effect of Covid-19 on the property market, considering that the economic decline and reduced occupancy rate has meant many tenants are no longer able to pay rent. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to Kaone Ntlamelle, a real estate investment banker & co-founder of New Era Property Investments; and Keillen Ndlovu, the head of Stanlib Listed Property funds, about the current outlook of the property market and the debate around rentals.

Wits Radio Academy — On The Business Wrap our host Mudiwa ‘MobbJustice’ Gavaza gives today’s top trending business and economics news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you. On the main topic, we talk about Covid-19 economics in our first show since the start of the lockdown. To help us navigate this topic, we talk to economist Mackson Tshehla about the governments stimulus, Petri Redelinghys, Financial Analyst at Herenya Capital Advisors and founder of Say Siyabonga which is helping small businesses to cope with the lockdown; and Dr. Bob Wekesa, Deputy Director at the The Africa Centre for the Study of the US at Wits University helps us to compare and contrast the policy responses between the US and SA.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you. On the main topic, we talk about the changes in consumer behavior in light of the global coronavirus pandemic. To help navigate the topic, we talk to Dhashni Naidoo, a Programme Manager at FNB and Wendy Knowler, a 702 consumer journalist about some of the principles consumers should be mindful of during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the Budget Speech, South Africa slipping into a technical recession and the effect of the Coronavirus on the economy. Lebo Phasha, our financial expert gives us more insight on the Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get you. On the main topic we talk about student entrepreneurship and what it means for students to have a side hustle that could potentially become a big business one day. We talk to the founders of “Find A Funder”, Karabo Petja and Philip Ndlovu about their crowdfunding platform. We also talk to Sphiwe Blom, the MD of Convenience Group, who gives us more insight on his journey as a student entrepreneur and opening his first store in the heart of Braamfontein.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we discuss the 2020 National Budget presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni earlier in the week. Of particular interest is the lack of taxes increases, raised excise duties or “sin taxes” and possible reaction from international ratings agencies. The coronavirus comes into focus yet again as local markets reacted negatively during the week to the increased threat of the disease. Ken Swettenham, our financial expert, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what R100 can do for those looking to improve their public speaking skills with a Toastmasters membership or private classes. The last Thursday of the month is when we take time to celebrate a young person in SA, 35 years and below doing great things in their industry, business or profession. This February we have Wits University alumni, Bongani Frank Masilela, who calls himself an entrepreneur, casual traveller and backpacker. He is also a founder of Tshimong, a social enterprise that specializes in debating, public speaking, consulting and leadership training. He talks to us about his journey in public speaking and debate, upbringing, origins of Tshimong, the circle he keeps around him, his desire to help young people and what he wants his legacy to be.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about what issues are likely to be raised by finance minister Tito Mboweni in his National Budget set for release next week and discuss items like state owned enterprises, public sector wages and possible tax increases which may be on the cards. Zanele Kunene, our financial expert from BDO Wealth Advisors, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can do you at one of the many spaza shops across the country by going through a list of commonly bought items. On the main topic, we look at the role of financial technology (fin-tech) in the informal sector to drive business growth. Felix Kamenga, the Chief Officer for Financial Services at MTN SA joins us on the line to talk about MTN’s mobile money solution “MoMo” and its applications for the SME and informal sector. Tina Mason, Chief Operating Officer of A2Pay, a fintech business providing trade financing and point of sale technology to spaza shop owners, talks about changing behaviour of small business owners using technology.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about what economic issues are likely to be raised in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address and discuss how retailers may be affected by the Valentines Day season given lower than expected activity during the recent festive season. Lebo Phasha, our financial expert, helps us to unpack the issues on The Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at what your R100 can get for those looking to impress their significant others during Valentines by listing some of the priciest rose options on offer in SA. Valentine’s day is around the corner and as such, businesses are preparing their campaigns to reach their marketing goals. On the main topic, we look into some of the businesses and ventures that may benefit from the day of love. Mahlatse Mashao, founder of Dipalesa Flowas gives a look into what it means to run a flower business, particularly at such a busy time of year. Patience Manaba, co-founder and CEO of Ance AirBnB Property Management then takes us into the world of running rental properties for those looking for romantic getaways. The show ends with Joseph Hlongwane, senior product manager at GFK South Africa, sharing his years of experience in marketing to give insight into how businesses can craft effective advertising campaigns around Valentines.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the effect of the coronavirus on global markets and its impact on the SA economy, an update on state owned enterprises like SAA which recently went into business rescue, together with predictions about what factors will likely shape the upcoming national budget later in February. Ken Swettenham, our financial expert, gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. The Buffalo Index looks at your R100 can get when looking the best business advice to get your business off the ground. On the main topic, we look into entrepreneurial communities and their significance in supporting entrepreneurs and startups. Nadine Chetty, co-founder of Ecomm Accounting Solutions and a QuickBooks trainer talks to us about the importance of small businesses keeping financial records and how their firm has been able to build a community around its clients. Mahlatse Tolamo, an Ecosystem Enabler at 22 On Sloane then speaks about entrepreneurship communities and an upcoming event called The StartUp Huddle, taking place in February aimed at educating and connecting business owners. The show ends with one of our executive producers, Glory Mabuza, coming in to share lessons on how she has been able to leverage communities in her own business.

Wits Radio Academy — Regional and district courts continue to operate during the festive season with lawyers generally handling cases that have to do with speed limits, drinking and driving, drunk driving, road rage and assault. It is common to not fully know one’s legal rights regarding some of these issues. Legal practitioner from Legal Aid, Pheneas Mokoena gives legal advice and precautions regarding our behaviour during this period and our engagement with the law.

Wits Radio Academy — As we commemorate 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, we highlight the high rate of school related gender-based violence in the schooling system. South Africa sadly, has become home to alarming levels of violence against women and children, making gender based violence a national emergency and launching a national emergency action plan aimed at curtailing the violence. Our first guest, Mrs Dululu Hlatshaneni spoke to us on the interventions the Department of Basic Education has in response to GBV in schools and our second guest, Advocate Amanda Vilakazi, a member of Legal Aid South Africa, joined the conversation lighting the life-changing affects young people face when engaging in criminal activities or commit gender-based crimes. Presenters: Millicent Ndiweni and Tshepo Mohapi Producer: Simba Honde Technical Assistance: Mike Photo: USAFE

Wits Radio Academy — The effects of climate change have been overtly experienced throughout the world; from droughts and floods to tornadoes and extreme heat conditions. Food insecurity, poverty and inflation are some of the major results of these effects of global warming which South Africa is grappling with. September 2019 saw the biggest global protests for environmental justice in the history of humanity. We engage with environmental lawyer Siyabonga Mkhize as well as climate justice activists Lerato Ngakane and Makoma Lekalakala on these important issues. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we have Bright Khumalo, an analyst and portfolio manager at Vestact Asset Management who talks to us about his money-saving philosophies and 10c challenge. Later on, we talk to Irvin Tshimane, New Strategic Markets Manager at Liberty, about some money saving strategies for the upcoming Black Friday and holiday season.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Lebo Phasha on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business and economic news. The Head of Business Intelligence at the Investment Agency (Gauteng), Muzi Mathema and Ndumiso Hadebe, an Economist and Director of Pax Africana Holdings (Pty) Ltd talk to us more about the SA Investment Conference and its impact on economic activity.

Wits Radio Academy — Most of South Africa was up in arms following an announcement by The Department of Basic Education that it will place more emphasis on sexuality education in schools; this was interpreted to mean a new proposed Sexuality Curriculum. In conversation, we have the Department explaining themselves about their intention and vision, proponents against this curriculum, Freedom of Religion as well as Federation of South African Schools who feel excluded from the policy amendment process – in a riveting conversation about CSE.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the SA Midterm Budget, unemployment rate, and the upcoming Black Friday. Lebo Phasha gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we have a Brand New Heavy feature where we profile a young person in SA below 35 years who are doing the things in their industry. This October features a duo, Kedibone and Kekeletso Tsiloane who are the founders of Ramtsilo, a company that manufactures stock and maxi bricks from recycled plastics, sand, and proprietary additives.

Wits Radio Academy — This week, we enjoy a conversation with a young attorney, Mahlogonolo Kgothadi who has been practising in the legal field for five years and has quickly elevated to partner status at Tshepo Mohapi Attorneys. He passionately shares with us his experience, journey and frustrations in and about the legal field; his analysis of issues of transformation within the legal fraternity is particularly heartfelt.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the SA inflation rate, Google and Moody’s rating agency return. Lebo Phasha gives us more insight into The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we talk to Priscilla, a Bsc Property Studies graduate, co-founder of the Youth in Property Association and the secretary-general of the New Era Property Investment company. Later on, we talk to Lebo Ratema the founder of a property stokvel all about the dynamics and the systems behind property Stokvels.

Wits Radio Academy — Following the case of the #feesmustfall activist Khanya Cekeshe in which the Minister of Justice suggested presidential pardon, the show tackled the topical issue of presidential pardons. We were joined by Christine Botha, manager of the Centre for the Constitutional Rights at the FW de Klerk Foundation to give us an educational understanding around presidential pardons, the procedures of pardons and whether they are effective. We were also joined by Phephelaphi Dube, a legal researcher and analyst to help us wrap up complexities surrounding presidential pardons. Executive Producer: Simba Honde. Technical Producer: Kutlwano Serame. Researchers: Sesethu Zingwelwa , Sihle Monama, Nelca Mositsa and Seipati Makafane. Hosted by Millicent Ndiweni and Tshepo Mohapi.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight into the latest business and economic news. Siphamandla Mkhwananzi, a Senior FNB Economist talks to us about the nature and role of these rating agencies. Later on, in the show, Dr. Misheck Mutize, a Finance and Investment Researcher, talks more about the discontentment from African leaders around these Credit Rating Agencies.

Wits Radio Academy — There are times you walk into an establishment and you are searched, or you see private security trying to desist commotion; whatever you may have witnessed or experienced, there are private security guards who function as a type of law enforcement and safety mechanism. We find out in this show how effective this profession is, as well as what the limitations of security guards are.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we talk about wealth tax and its impacts on the economy. We talk to Isaac Matshego, an economist from Nedbank and Dr. Basani Baloyi and Oxfam Fellow, who will engage us on the ethical considerations of this issue.

Wits Radio Academy — There are three marital property regimes in South Africa namely, in community of property and out of community of property with or without accrual. Couples who are about to get married tend to overlook the implications of the marriage regimes because of their focus on the wedding. However, it is important to distinguish between these to make informed decisions to protect yourself in the event that you get a divorce. On this week’s episode, we speak to principal legal practitioner Magate Nkgapele from Legal Aid South Africa about the legal aspects and potential ramificatons of the different marital property regimes. It is well known that not everyone goes the marriage route. Therefore the second part of the discussion will be around universal/domestic partnerships (commonly known as vat en sit) and the protection afforded to partners.

Wits Radio Academy — The Constitutional Court has ruled that corporal punishment is illegal in South African homes. This comes after a 2017 high court judgment that outlawed the use of violence in homes. This has been met with some mixed reactions. With parents complaining that children will become unmanageable seeing as they are no longer allowed to discipline them as they see fit. Meanwhile, others celebrate the decision saying that it is a much needed one considering the widespread violence in our country. In this week’s episode, we speak to Attorney Daniella Ellerbeck from Freedom of Religion SA to unpack this highly contested decision of the Constitutional Court. In doing so, we will focus on the merits of the case and any pros and cons that it may come with.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the inflation rate, the bank strike and the government’s plans to raise the Eurobond. Lebo Phasha gives us more insight into The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we have a Brand New Heavy feature where we profile a young person in SA below 35 years who is doing the things in their industry. This September features Forbes 30 under 30 serial entrepreneur, Khanyisile Madonko, the Executive Director of Sakhile Madonko Enterprises a venture creation company with an interest in consulting, Food & Beverage Sector as well as Agriculture.

Wits Radio Academy — Regional economic integration is in focus for this edition of the Business Buzz. Our financial expert Zanele Kunene from BDO SA gives us a round of the week’s top business news and in the Buffalo Index, we look at what your R100 can do for you in the African dashiki market. Our main topic is around what it would take to create a pan-African economic block similar to the European Union and have better trade conditions on the continent. Xhanti Payi, an economist and director at Nascence Advisory walks us through progress made on this front and some of the challenges still facing the continent’s efforts for regional integration.

Wits Radio Academy — Barely days after August, the month dedicated to Women, the country has seen a spate of brutal and violent attack on women. Femicide and Gender Based Violence continue to rear its ugly head in our societies and calls are being made on social media to name, shame culprits, and bring back the death penalty. Women feel like the law is not protecting them and no one is listening to them. All these tragic events beg the question, “Should the South African Government declare GBV a state of emergency? Photo by Kayla Velasquez on Unsplash Executive Producer Simba Honde, Technical Producer Kutlwano Serame, Researchers Sesethu Zingelwa and Nelca Mammate. Hosted by Tshepo Mohapi and Millicent Ndiweni.

Wits Radio Academy — It has been normalized that women are paid less than men in all industries and globally; even in South Africa where equality is apparently prioritized. We enjoy an extremely critical conversation with Genderlinks’ Kubi Rama about how this varying pay gap which has no convincing basis is actually a detriment to all of society, continuing the adverse power relations which we often continue to internalize. Rama advocates that it is time to stop talking and start acting; suggesting that it is necessary to now have some class action to end this discrimination. Photo by Christian Dubovan

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the president’s stimulus plan, Huawei and Global recession, Lebo Phasha gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we talk to Selekanye Seribe, a social scientist and entrepreneur about her business idea and Wits Entrepreneurship week. We also talk to Yandisa Hene, the Chief Innovation Officer at Yanda Innovation Consultants about potentiating your business idea.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Ken Swettenham on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we chat to Zibuyele Rala an HR Associate Manager at P&G and Jeanne du Plessis, the Corporate Affairs & Citizenship Leader at P&G. They talk to us about what exactly they do at Proctor and gamble and the opportunities available.

Wits Radio Academy — For many historical reasons, it is always important to note the success of young black women globally; which is why we talk to practising female attorney, Bridget Moatse who has overcome major hurdles in her life to be a founder of a law firm, and thereby creating opportunities for many others like her. She inspires us in her journey to success as one of the few young black women who make it in the male dominated corporate legal industry.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. Later on in the main topic, we talk to Donald Mpholo who is a Regional Town planner and Ken Swettenham who is a Finance Analyst and finally Peter Nkhuna, a senior Assistant Ombudsman at the office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) about the economics and building perspective around home insurance. 

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we have a Brand New Heavy feature where we profile a young person in SA below 35 years who is doing the things in their industry. This April features Musa Maluleka who is a Wits student and founder of the football boot ‘’disktjie’’.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. Later on, we talk to Shesnee Naidoo, a Graduate Manager at Werkmans Attorneys and Shiluva Mabunda from the Wits Graduate Recruitment Programme about job opportunities and preparing to get a job.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Ken Swettenham on The Business Wrap who gives more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, we talk about the upcoming elections on the 8th of May. We talk to Paul Berkowitz an economist, researcher & consultant and also Mr Dawie Roodt who is an Economist and Director at Efficient Group about the possible effects that the elections will have on the economy and investments.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about SA’s elections, US-China Trade War and Business of Game of Thrones. Lebo Phasha gives us more insights on the news on The Business Wrap. Later on in the main topic, we talk about mobile data prices and regulations with Heather Robertson, the spokesperson of Awethu amandla.mobi and also Mr Paseka Maleka who is the spokesperson of ICASA.

Wits Radio Academy — On the latest business news, we talk about the fuel price hike, Eskom and the JSE first quarter results, Zanele Kunene gives us more insight on The Business Wrap. On the main topic, we discuss bad customer experiences and how to navigate and ensure that your consumer rights are protected. We talk to Ouma Ramaru, a media liaison training and outreach manager from Consumer Goods & Services Ombud and Mr Akhona Nbetsu, a corporate legal attorney from Legal Aid SA.

Wits Radio Academy — We talk to Zanele Kunene on The Business Wrap who gives us more insight on the latest business news. On the main topic, Barnard Richmont, a car dealer from Nigeria who runs a car dealership business in Johannesburg where there was a spate of Xenophobic attacks and the looting of foreign-owned businesses shares his experience. We also talk to Start-up and policy activist, Alesimo Mwanga who gives us insights into the state of the township economy.