Tomorrow (Thursday) marks World Mental Health Day and we thought to turn our focus on the impact of home security on our mental health. Our homes are supposed to be our comfort zones and places of safety, but if you look around and see how walls are getting higher and higher and also more burglar-proof gates are being installed to increase our safety. But then what does all of this do for our mental health? Do we worry too much about what can happen and also the fear of criminals breaking in? What is all of this doing for our mental health? 

 Guest: Arielle Susman - Clinical Social Worker specialising in trauma and mental health

Tomorrow (Thursday) marks World Mental Health Day and we thought to turn our focus on the impact of home security on our mental health. Our homes are supposed to be our comfort zones and places of safety, but if you look around and see how walls are getting higher and higher and also more burglar-proof gates are being installed to increase our safety. But then what does all of this do for our mental health? Do we worry too much about what can happen and also the fear of criminals breaking in? What is all of this doing for our mental health? 
 Guest: Arielle Susman - Clinical Social Worker specialising in trauma and mental health

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Effects of home security and our mental health

Today, we turn our attention to an issue that affects all South Africans, the cleanliness of our cities. Our cities, once beacons of hope and culture, are increasingly becoming overwhelmed with waste and disarray. Despite ongoing efforts from municipalities, many citizens feel disillusioned, believing that their surroundings are beyond help. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What then is our role as citizens and what should we do to help keep our cities clean?

Guest: Stuart Morrison – Data Analyst Intern within the Governance Insights and Analytics Team at Good Governance Africa

Guest: Dalu Cele - Founder and Executive Director of Clean City SA

Today, we turn our attention to an issue that affects all South Africans, the cleanliness of our cities. Our cities, once beacons of hope and culture, are increasingly becoming overwhelmed with waste and disarray. Despite ongoing efforts from municipalities, many citizens feel disillusioned, believing that their surroundings are beyond help. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What then is our role as citizens and what should we do to help keep our cities clean?
Guest: Stuart Morrison – Data Analyst Intern within the Governance Insights and Analytics Team at Good Governance Africa
Guest: Dalu Cele - Founder and Executive Director of Clean City SA

Citizens Corner: Clean cities and our attitudes as citizens

This week, Bryan will address concerns regarding delays in the Two Pot Retirement System, along with issues raised by members about unpaid contributions. However, our primary focus for the week, will be on Estate Planning.

Before we do that, Bryan speaks for a few minutes  to Muvhango  Lukhaimane who is the Pension Funds Adjudicator to answer some of your concerns…

Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

This week, Bryan will address concerns regarding delays in the Two Pot Retirement System, along with issues raised by members about unpaid contributions. However, our primary focus for the week, will be on Estate Planning.
Before we do that, Bryan speaks for a few minutes  to Muvhango  Lukhaimane who is the Pension Funds Adjudicator to answer some of your concerns…
Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley &amp; Associates (Pty) Limited

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

In last 3 years, the cost of living crisis has crippled many households as food inflation rose to 4,7% overall. According to the recent Household Affordability Index report, theaverage household food basket going up to R2,860.84 for September 2024 (Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group). These pressures have made it difficult for lower income consumers to keep up with new prices and placing more households at serious risk of being food insecure. According to the Competition Commission, several retailers and producers have not lowered their prices despite a better economic outlook.

In this discussion, we want to unpack if consumers will benefit from lower food prices given the easing of inflation, fuel prices, stronger exchange rate and loadshedding in recent months. We also talk about the role retailers/food producers play when it comes to pricing and how different stakeholders can play a role in advocating for consumers.

Guest: Khalirendwe Ranenyeni - Principal Economist at the Competition Commission 

Guest: Camerodene-June Buys is a Junior Researcher in International Development and Social Policy at the Social Policy Initiative

In last 3 years, the cost of living crisis has crippled many households as food inflation rose to 4,7% overall. According to the recent Household Affordability Index report, the average household food basket going up to R2,860.84 for September 2024 (Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group). These pressures have made it difficult for lower income consumers to keep up with new prices and placing more households at serious risk of being food insecure. According to the Competition Commission, several retailers and producers have not lowered their prices despite a better economic outlook.
In this discussion, we want to unpack if consumers will benefit from lower food prices given the easing of inflation, fuel prices, stronger exchange rate and loadshedding in recent months. We also talk about the role retailers/food producers play when it comes to pricing and how different stakeholders can play a role in advocating for consumers.
Guest: Khalirendwe Ranenyeni - Principal Economist at the Competition Commission 
Guest: Camerodene-June Buys is a Junior Researcher in International Development and Social Policy at the Social Policy Initiative

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