Books on the Bay Literary Festival 2024
David Atwell spearheads engaging discussions and readings at the Books on the Bay festival, featuring over 40 renowned writers like Ivan Vladislavić and C.A. Davids, offering a vibrant literary experience with 28 diverse events. booksonthebay.co.za
2024 Elections require vigilance against online influence and disinformation
Karen Allen from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) warns about the growing threat of disinformation as South Africa's 2024 elections approach.
Lifesaving Western Cape diabetes project
Dr. Jodi Wishnia, project manager for the PROTECTOR initiative, joins John to discuss the revolutionary diabetes telemedicine program in the Western Cape and its challenges in broader implementation.
Power and Faith
In her recent book, ‘Power and Faith’, Pontsho Pilane described her experience in one of South Africa's evangelical churches and highlights the vast possibilities of such a cult-like environment might.
Mind the gap: bridging skills shortages in the NPA
Renowned white-collar crime prosecutor and forensics lawyer, Steven Powell, Head of ENS' Forensics practice, discusses with John the NPA's failures and outlines the essential steps for a methodical rebuild.
Haiti: A gangster state
Professor William Gumede joins John to consider Haiti's chaos, noting the staggering death toll surpassing that of the early months of the Ukrainian conflict.
The Jesse Clegg Easter Tour
Jesse Clegg, a renowned South African Singer-Songwriter with platinum-selling albums "When I Wake Up," "Life On Mars," and "Things Unseen," invites listeners to his upcoming Easter Tour on The Afternoon Drive. Tickets via Quicket.
The fight for sleep equity in SA
Assoc. Prof. Karine Scheuermaier from the Wits University Brain Function Research Group underscores findings indicating a disproportionate health burden due to disrupted sleep patterns, particularly among vulnerable groups such as those living with HIV, women, informal workers, the elderly, and low…
Lights out for the Eskom Monopoly
Carol Paton discusses the passage of new legislation aimed at breaking Eskom's monopoly on electricity production and introducing competition into the energy market.
The Bed King mattress pressure lab
Guest: Carla Ewertse-Myburgh, Operations Exec at Bed King