Plan B with Rebecca Davis
A weekly conversation with Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in the news and in social media.
BOSA calls for minimum matric pass mark of 50%
Educationist Professor Jonathan Jansen weighs in on the call by BOSA for the matric pass mark to be raised to 50%, Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has stated that there are no plans to scrap the current 30% pass mark for subjects at Grade 12 level.
The first ever Cape Town Country Music Festival
Wimpie van der Sandt is the organizer of the Cape Town Country Music Festival, taking place on October 26 and 27. He joins John Maytham to discuss this exciting event, featuring eight international and ten local artists, making it Southern Africa's largest country music festival. They also delve in…
Police portfolio committee highlights efforts to combat extortion in prelim report
Lisa Schickerling, DA spokesperson on police weighs in on Police portfolio committeeinterventions to combat extortion in SA.
SAA considering selling Heathrow landing rights
Guy Leitch, aviation analyst weighs in on the probability of SAA selling its Heathrow landing rights as it hopes to continue being debt free.
WWF's 2024 Living Planet Report reveals a planet in peril
Dr Deon Nel, head of the environmental programme with WWF South Africa weighs in on the WWF’s 2024 Living Planet Report which has detailed an average 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970.
Leon Schreiber: Fast-tracking immigration reform in just 3 Months
John Maytham and Carol Paton, they discuss DA Minister Leon Schreiber's recent immigration reforms. Paton highlights how Schreiber, in just three months, achieved more for skilled immigration than the ANC did in 30 years.
Diamond scamster Louis Liebenberg reportedly arrested
Colonel Philani Nkwalase, Hawks spokesperson, weighs in on the reported arrest of diamond scamster Louis Liebenberg and his wife on fraud and money laundering charges.
Baboon rangers plan – is it workable?
Lynda Silk, Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation chairperson weighs in on proposed processes by baboon management authorities for baboon rangers over the festive season.
Cash deposit fees – Why so much? Why so high?
Maya Fisher-French, financial journalist weighs in on the high fees associated with depositing cash at a branch versus using an ATM.