The National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill on 19 May. The Bill was passed by 223 votes against 78. This despite many parents, civil society organisation and some political parties opposing the bill. What does the BELA Bill mean for South Africa, and does it put education in the country under threat? Joining me studio today to better scrutinize the BELA Bill and help debunk some of the misinformation around it is Thirona Moodley, provincial CEO of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) and Dr Anthea Cereseto, the CEO of the Governing Body Foundation. 

The National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill on 19 May. The Bill was passed by 223 votes against 78. This despite many parents, civil society organisation and some political parties opposing the bill. What does the BELA Bill mean for South Africa, and does it put education in the country under threat? Joining me studio today to better scrutinize the BELA Bill and help debunk some of the misinformation around it is Thirona Moodley, provincial CEO of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) and Dr Anthea Cereseto, the CEO of the Governing Body Foundation.

A cutting edge two hour Talk Show exploring and discussing topical and trending issues. A strong emphasis on various social, economic and community driven issues. 
Broadcast Monday to Thursday
Time: 19.00 to 21.00
Host :  Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi

A cutting edge two hour Talk Show exploring and discussing topical and trending issues. A strong emphasis on various social, economic and community driven issues.  Broadcast Monday to Thursday Time: 19.00 to 21.00 Host :  Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi

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Debunking BELA Bill misinformation

A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new drug, provides young women with total protection against HIV infection. The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other pills, which need to be taken daily. All three medications are pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs. We speak to globally renowned HIV scientist and epidemiologist - Professor Salim Abdool Karim

A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new drug, provides young women with total protection against HIV infection. The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other pills, which need to be taken daily. All three medications are pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs. We speak to globally renowned HIV scientist and epidemiologist - Professor Salim Abdool Karim

Trending Tonight: Prof Salim Abdool Karim sheds light on HIV breakthrough drug

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to mental health is not the increasing number of people who are suffering from depression or the suicide rate, but the taboo that surrounds it. Conversations about mental health and mental well-being is often a forbidden in many homes, more especially Indian homes. Why is this the case and how do we change this? We discuss this with Sanam Naran - counselling psychologist and founder of the Conscious Psychologist and Aimee Naidoo - a counselling facilitator at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to mental health is not the increasing number of people who are suffering from depression or the suicide rate, but the taboo that surrounds it. Conversations about mental health and mental well-being is often a forbidden in many homes, more especially Indian homes. Why is this the case and how do we change this? We discuss this with Sanam Naran - counselling psychologist and founder of the Conscious Psychologist and Aimee Naidoo - a counselling facilitator at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

The Culture Closet: Breaking the taboo on mental health in Indian homes

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga has ordered an investigation into allegations of child abuse at the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) in Chatsworth, in the south of Durban. In particular, Shinga is investigating how management dealt with complaints from children in their care, about abuse at the hands of caregivers. In May, four caregivers were dismissed after they were found guilty in a disciplinary hearing, of meting out corporal punishment. Shinga says as custodian of children's rights in the province, she has ordered that the department conduct their own investigation. ABH Centre general manager - Ray Naguran spoke to Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi about the allegations.

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga has ordered an investigation into allegations of child abuse at the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) in Chatsworth, in the south of Durban. In particular, Shinga is investigating how management dealt with complaints from children in their care, about abuse at the hands of caregivers. In May, four caregivers were dismissed after they were found guilty in a disciplinary hearing, of meting out corporal punishment. Shinga says as custodian of children's rights in the province, she has ordered that the department conduct their own investigation. ABH Centre general manager - Ray Naguran spoke to Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi about the allegations.

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