Human Sciences Research Council has released the results of the country's latest HIV Prevalence Survey which revealed that it has decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12,7 in 2022. In practical terms this is a decline from 7,9 million people to 7,8 million. The sad part is that females continue to be affected compared to males. The good is that the country is doing well in the increase of antiretroviral treatment. 

Guest:  Prof Khangelani Zuma - Divisional Executive in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB)  research division in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

Human Sciences Research Council has released the results of the country's latest HIV Prevalence Survey which revealed that it has decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12,7 in 2022. In practical terms this is a decline from 7,9 million people to 7,8 million. The sad part is that females continue to be affected compared to males. The good is that the country is doing well in the increase of antiretroviral treatment. 
Guest:  Prof Khangelani Zuma - Divisional Executive in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB)  research division in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

NewsmakersandGuestExpertsoffertheirinsightsandperspectivesintothenationalandglobaldiscourseonpolitics,economics,education,socialmattersandcomprehensivedialoguesonculturaldiversityandotheressentialissuesofpublicinterestlike,...

The Talking Point

HIV survey showing encoaging trends

Our next guest hails from Polokwane and has had music pumping through his veins since he was born. He was inspired by his father who was a musician, composer and a businessman. This would lead him to studying sound engineering and work as club DJ, while also composing songs for friends. He would end up being offered a record deal by Oskido, after he heard Thebe’s song, whilst performing at the same club. He has become one of the most influential figures in the music industry and a pioneer of kwaito music. Over his career, Thebe has gone on to record 12 successful albums that have solidified him a spot in the Kwaito hall of fame. Today, he joins us to celebrate 30 years in the business and where he will be performing this festive season. We are joined by…

Guest: Thebe Mogane - Musician

Our next guest hails from Polokwane and has had music pumping through his veins since he was born. He was inspired by his father who was a musician, composer and a businessman. This would lead him to studying sound engineering and work as club DJ, while also composing songs for friends. He would end up being offered a record deal by Oskido, after he heard Thebe’s song, whilst performing at the same club. He has become one of the most influential figures in the music industry and a pioneer of kwaito music. Over his career, Thebe has gone on to record 12 successful albums that have solidified him a spot in the Kwaito hall of fame. Today, he joins us to celebrate 30 years in the business and where he will be performing this festive season. We are joined by…
<a></a>Guest: Thebe Mogane - Musician

Friday Wind Down with Thebe

As we reflect on the 30 years of democracy, we often look to elders to help us navigate some of the lessons we have had to learn on this path of freedom and give us wisdom for the road ahead.

Our next guest served during the first administration of our democratic dispensation: the Mandela era. In a recent speech, he argues that there is still a long way to go in our democratic journey. He argues that the journey to nation-building requires all of us. In the speech, he highlighted what he believes we need to urgently address: the outcome recent elections, land, access to water, malnutrition and shares his concerns on growing incidents of racism within communities. In this hour, he wants us to look forward and unpack what we need to do as citizens to get the South Africa that we want and truly deserve. We are joined by…

Guest : Jay Naidoo - Former Minister in the Mandela administration, the founding secretary-general for COSATU and Author of the forthcoming book, Love ans Revolution (February 2025)

As we reflect on the 30 years of democracy, we often look to elders to help us navigate some of the lessons we have had to learn on this path of freedom and give us wisdom for the road ahead.
Our next guest served during the first administration of our democratic dispensation: the Mandela era. In a recent speech, he argues that there is still a long way to go in our democratic journey. He argues that the journey to nation-building requires all of us. In the speech, he highlighted what he believes we need to urgently address: the outcome recent elections, land, access to water, malnutrition and shares his concerns on growing incidents of racism within communities. In this hour, he wants us to look forward and unpack what we need to do as citizens to get the South Africa that we want and truly deserve. We are joined by…
Guest : Jay Naidoo - Former Minister in the Mandela administration, the founding secretary-general for COSATU and Author of the forthcoming book, Love ans Revolution (February 2025)

30 Years of Democracy in South Africa: dreams, realities and futures

Last month, we kicked off a series of discussions surrounding Social Housing and how government is working towards housing solutions for low-income families to access opportunities toward attaining entry-level homes. Today, we look at the road to Home Ownership from the perspective of those who seek assistance from banks to own their first home. One of our guests from the initial discussion outlined the importance of reviewig the qualifying criteria and create sustainable intervention that helps millions of aspirant homeowners to afford entry-level homes around the country. There are also challenges regarding how we manage a home after purchase and when you should contact a financial institution if you are in financial distress. To share their insights about this, we are joined by...

Guest : Mfundo Mabaso - Product Head (Personal Segment) at FNB

Guest : Allison Hickey Tshangane - Affordable Housing Specialist focusing on SA residential property market

Last month, we kicked off a series of discussions surrounding Social Housing and how government is working towards housing solutions for low-income families to access opportunities toward attaining entry-level homes. Today, we look at the road to Home Ownership from the perspective of those who seek assistance from banks to own their first home. One of our guests from the initial discussion outlined the importance of reviewig the qualifying criteria and create sustainable intervention that helps millions of aspirant homeowners to afford entry-level homes around the country. There are also challenges regarding how we manage a home after purchase and when you should contact a financial institution if you are in financial distress. To share their insights about this, we are joined by...
Guest : Mfundo Mabaso - Product Head (Personal Segment) at FNB
Guest : Allison Hickey Tshangane - Affordable Housing Specialist focusing on SA residential property market

HIV survey showing encoaging trends

The Talking Point

In 1 playlist(s)

The Talking Point

Social links

Recent clips