Busting the myriad electricity myths

Guest: Dr Neva Makgetla is a Senior Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies and she joins Mike to bust the myriad of electricity myths that she described in an article for her Business Live column this week.

Is COSATU relevant today? What is the current state of our unions?

Guest: The Cosatu Congress witnessed a spectacle when Minister of Energy and Minerals Gwede Mantashe was heckled out of the conference. Mark Heywood joins Mike to consider the question - Are South Africa's trade unions still relevant?

Dankie Lottoland

Guest: Maryke Haywood | Head of Marketing for Lottoland South Africa

Health department concerned over soaring suicide rate in Western Cape

Guest: Professor Jackie Hoare joins Mike to discuss the announcement that suicide rates in the Western Cape have increased dramatically.

Zuma seeks ANC nomination while Mkhize gets backing from KZN

Guest: Political Analyst Daniel Silke joins Mike to discuss the political development of Zuma’s goal for ANC nomination while Mkhize gets backing from KZN.

Carol Paton | Cabinet wants heads to roll at Eskom. It could cause a much bigger disaster

Guest: Carol Paton joins Mike to explain that the removal of CEO André de Ruyter would be a high-risk endeavour.

The Future of Rugby law

Guest: Former international rugby referee, Andre Watson, speaks to Mike about the state of refereeing and how World Rugby can address the issue ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup. 

Shark waters

Guest: The CEO of Sharkspotters, Sara Warries talks to Mike about other ways to manage shark activity following the recent fatal attacks in Plettenberg Bay

CAPE TALK IN CONVERSATION WITH STANDARD BANK UCOUNT

Guest: Fayelizabeth Foster

Impact of Parents' internet addiction on their children

Guest: Dr. Raian Ali speaks to Mike about their study which reveals how parents’ internet addiction can fuel their children’s and what they can do about it.