On Tuesday this week, Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka briefed the media on her report into the findings of an investigation on the difficulties GBV victims experience when opening cases at magistrates' courts across the country. The other problem is on the police side where she says they are reluctant to register cases and do not inform the victims of their rights to institute criminal action but rather refer victims directly to court to apply for a protection order. This issue indeed has multiple factors which at the end fails victims of gender-based violence, what else can be done then to find workable solutions seeing that the problem persists? Guest: Adv Brenda Madumise-Pajibo – Director of Wise Collective Guest: Dr Lesley Ann Foster - Founder and Managing Director of Masimanyane Women's Rights international Guest: Charles Mohalaba - Deputy-Director General: Court Services at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

As the political parties are meeting behind the scene to come up with plans aimed at taking the country forward, many people in the country are trying to imagine the type of government that will work for all of us. Many of you have been giving your opinions on the show indicating what sort of coalition government partners you would like to see and shared your concerns. In the past 48 hours, we have seen tripartite alliance partners (SACP & COSATU) share their concerns surrounding specific coalition partners. So this morning we focus on the various scenarios that could best create a government that can be pleasing for all South Africans. In this panel, we look at how national planning and scenario forecasting is affected by major events such as election outcomes and whether it re-inforces our  development trajectory or lays a new pathway ahead.  Guest: Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya – Project lead at Indlulamithi South Africa Scenarios Guest: Dr. Ismail Lagardien - Political Economist and Columnist

In light of the #ElectionResults2024, we have eighteen political parties that will be represented in the National Assembly. This includes seven new parties who will become legislators for the first time. We wanted to take a moment to reflect with some of the parties on their recent triumph, their vision for the next 5 years. Guest: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster - Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa Guest: Mighty Mabule - Spokesperson of the United African Transformation 

Keeping with the theme of elections and the coming coalition government, we turn our focus on the Black Management Forum. They issued a statement last night stating their hopes in the incoming government'. They are hoping for the advancement of economic transformation and the economic participation of black people.  Guest: Monde Ndlovu - Managing Director at the Black Management Forum

We continue with our election theme looking at the different aspects of the outcomes of the 2024 polls where the ANC finds itself not having reached enough numbers to govern nationally.They are now forced to form a coalition with the opposition to form a government. For today’s discussion we thought to look at where coalitions have worked successfully and what sort of lessons we can learn in order to move forward as a country.  Guest: Prof William Gumede –  Founder and Executive Chairperson, Democracy Works Foundation Guest:: Pranish Desai - Senior Data Analyst in the Governance Insights and Analytics Programme at Good Governance Africa Guest: Lullu White - Founder and Executive Director of Election Management Consulting Agency of Africa

Usually on the last Tuesday of the month Bryan answers all your questions of a similar of a similar nature that have been submitted to him.So because we could not speak to him last week due to the elections, he was kind enough to make time for all the questions you may have. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

The IEC last night declared the elections free and fair while behind the scenes political party leaders are contemplating who get into a coalition with. The running African National Congress probably has the biggest headache as this is a rude wakening for them. What about us as a nation, what sort of country would we like to see as we start the seventh administration? 1994 was a complete system and regime change, but then this is the first time the country is run without the ANC having a full majority. What would we like to see?  Guest: Dr Lubna Nadvi -  Senior lecturer in political science and international relations at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

As the IEC declared the elections free and fair last night, the focus now shifts to parliament. Also the fact that we also have independent candidates and also having to elect the president. This time around the ANC does not have the majority, what then does all of this means? Could we end up with a president that is elected by a united opposition party?  Guest: Xolile George - Secretary to Parliament

We continue our coverage of the results as they come in. Today should present a better picture of which parties are likely to make it and which ones will be writing their obituaries. Guest: Dr Thapelo Tselapedi – Political analyst

As the day progresses, we are starting to see clearly what the numbers are saying and which provinces there’s likely to be coalition governments. The Patriotic Alliance and MK standout the most. PAC and Azapo are not doing too well again this time around. What should happen to these two?  Guest: Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast – Political analyst

As the results are starting to trickle in, all of us are waiting with bated breath to see who will be at the helm of running the country come Sunday. Will the ANC remain in power? Will the smaller parties gain traction? Or are we headed to a coalition government? I’m currently watching the results board and as early as it is, this is some of the reflection…(Latest results). So to help us talk about what has come through so far,  Guest: Dr Sithembile Mbete – Political Analyst Guest: Dr Hlengiwe Ndlovu – Political Analyst

We continue to reflect what is on the results board at the IEC’s National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Remember that you as our listeners can also call in to share your views on what is being reflected here at the centre and whether it is what you are wishing for. T Guest: Dr Fikile Vilakazi – Political Analyst

With just a few hours away from the 2024 elections, we thought to talk to some of the election observers about their mandate and also about the work they do. Since the dawn of democracy, South African elections have always been deemed free and fair. This year however, there has been a lot of talk in the media about bringing in election observers from different countries. Just why are election observers important and what is it they look for in making sure that an election is free and fair? What are the characteristics of an ideal observer? Guest: Terry Tselane - Chief Executive Officer Institute of Election Management Services in Africa Guest: Professor Kealeboga Maphunye - Professor in the Department of Political Sciences at UNISA Guest: Enock Kavindele - Head of the Southern Africa Development Community Observer Mission

On 28 May 2014, decorated poet Maya Angelou passed away. The luminary was lauded as global citizen, civil rights activists and luminary in the sphere of literature. As part of the 10th anniversary, our next guest delves into her legacy and unpacks how she used her platform to speak about pan-Africanism. For some who may not know, Angelou lived in Ghana, Liberia and Egypt in the 1960s where she started to engage in discussions surrounding global civil rights struggle, transnational citizenship and the decolonialization of Africa. She was a part of a group of expats who shaped public intellectual thought on the continent and back in the United States of America: W.E.B du Bois, Malcolm X, Pauli Murray, C.L.R James, Julian Mayfield, Muhammad Ali, William Gardner Smith and St. Clair Drake.  Guest: Professor Simphiwe Sesanti - Professor of Education at the University of the Western Cape

We speak now to Professor Susan Booysen about an article she penned in the Business Day about post-election coalitions and scenarios. So many of us are pondering what a government will be like under a possibility of coalition government or ANC not having the majority two-thirds to rule. There’s just so much that makes it difficult to even try to predict, so rather let’s hear from the expert as to what the possible scenarios are.  Guest: Prof Susan Booysen - Visiting Professor and Professor Emeritus, University of the Witwatersrand

Since the build-up to the 2024 elections, there has been so many mixed reactions from citizens over whether they will be voting or not. The most popular argument is that nothing is going to change as the poverty on the ground is just getting worse. Others complain about a lack of service delivery and corruption from those in power.So this morning we have invited in studio one of the struggle icons who will lead a discussion about why your vote matters and to help us through it Guest: Cheryl Carolus – Veteran struggle stalwart, UDF member, Former South African High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

With less than five days to go before we go to the polls, we thought to have the last interview with IEC in terms of where we are currently and what needs to happen? Last week voting took place successfully outside of the country, while the IEC says that it is ready to run a successful election for 2024. We've also seen the amount of court cases against the IEC from disgruntled parties hoping to postpone the elections as some of them did not make the deadline. What are some of the outstanding issues and what happens between now and voting day?  Guest: James Aphane - Manager for Electoral Operations at the Electoral Commission

Our next guest hails from the Windy City of Gqeberha and has music not only in her heart but in her lineage. Her grandfather was a revered classical composer. She has taken to this ancestral gift and it has taken her to stages across Europe. She has emerged as a prominent figure in the Afro-Soul as well as the Jazz fraternity. She has worked alongside George Benson, Somi, Caiphius Semenya, Thandiswa Mazwai, McCoy Mrhubata, Judith Sephuma and the late Gloria Bosman.  Guest: Titi Luzipo - Musician, Lecturer and Musicial Director

We continue our series with Miyelani Holeni talking about the different spheres of local government and how they can be improved in order to run municipalities more efficiently. This morning we reflect on the state of service delivery during the sixth administration. We have this conversation ahead of #Elections2024 on the role of provincial and national government in the delivery of services.  Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group – He is also a local government revenue and governance expert

The last day of the sixth parliament was on Tuesday the 21st of May. So we thought to talk to them about what happens in a period like this? What happens to the outstanding Bills that were not finalised and also what major changes take place?Ever wondered how seats are allocated after parties win elections? The process of swearing in new MPs? Quite a lot to deal with in the beginning of the new administration and to educate us on how it works and how preparations for a new administration unfold,  Guest: Mr Masibulele Xaso, Secretary to the National Assembly.

In recent months, many experts have warned of a new international scramble for Africa that is emerging as global players seek to establish influence over key decision-makers. This comes at a time where 17 African member states are voting for new leaders in national ballots this year. Some academics are cautiously optimistic stating that the new scramble may presents opportunities for African nations to leverage external interest for their own benefit. If approached strategically, partnerships with global powers could result in technology transfer, infrastructure development, education and increased investment. In the build-up to #AfricaDay2024, the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs is holding its annual lecture this weekend under the theme: “New International Scramble for Africa and the challenges of unity in 2024” and our next guest reflects on the position of the continent as well as what lessons can be taken forward by the next generation of leaders who must tackle these challenges facing this predominately young continent. Guest: Prof. Abdoulaye Bathily - former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

We return to a conversation we started last week on the right to vote and responsibility to vote. Today, we turn our attention to the culture of voting, what citizenship means in 2024 and why it is still important to exercise the responsibility to vote - 30 years into democracy. We have brought back our panelists to conclude this discussion and allow our listeners to share their thoughts. Guest: Prof. Cherrel Africa - Associate Professor in the Political Studies Department at the University of the Western Cape Guest: Lindiwe Mazibuko - Founder of Futurelect Guest: Tebelelo Lentsoane - activator and civic education coordinator

Over the weekend, there was a scuffle on the campaign trail in Seshego, Limpopo. Two of the people injured during a violent confrontation between ANC and EFF members at Juju Valley informal settlement in Seshego, Limpopo, say they are traumatised by the incident. The scuffle happened during the ANC's door-to-door campaign in the area on Sunday. According to the ANC in the Capricorn region, members of the ruling party were pelted with rocks and bottles. Two people, including a 9-year-old child, were shot and wounded during the conflict. The EFF has condemned the attacks and has called on the police to investigate the matter.  Guest: Jimmy Machaka Mathole - ANC Limpopo Provincial Spokesperson Guest: Godrich Gardee - Provincial Convenor: Limpopo at the Economic Freedom Fighters

This morning Bryan talks about the four stages. When you start saving after receiving your retirement benefits: The build-up phase. Where you are on the journey Important factors at retirement What pension do you buy. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Our next guest has written an thought leadership article that unpacks the importance of investing in leadership development of a new generation in a bid to elevate the collective well-being of the continent’s future. At present, Africa has the world’s youngest continent with 70% of its total population under the age of 30 and presents an opportunity to take a seat at the table. Centred in Nelson Mandela’s vision for the continent underpinned by the value of compassion, our next guest unpacks the legacy of post-colonial leadership practices and how we build leaders that are committed to serve.  Guest: Judy Sikuza - Chief Executive Officer of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation Guest: Kristal Duncan-Williams - Alumnus of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

For more than a month, reports have been surfacing in the media that things are not too rosy in the Multi-Party Charter led by the DA.Some reports point to John Steenhuizen’s condemnation of parties campaigning in the Western Cape on the other hand there was a lot of criticism against the burning of the flag ad. So this morning we thought to talk about whether South Africa is ready for a coalition government at national level seeing how things are not working out at municipal level. Guest: Mmabatho Mongae – Data Analyst within the Governance Insights and Analyst Programme at Good Governance Africa Guest: Dr Dale McKinley – Independent Writer and political analyst. Currently based at the International Labour, Research and Information Group

We speak now to Heal-SA, a non-profit organisation that says it’s committed to dismantling mental health disparities.They have recently launched an initiative to provide free counselling services nationally to off-campus university students.One of the things they point out is that there is still stigma around getting mental health support. Guest: Mpadi Makgalo – CEO of Heal SA

So many of you our listeners share your frustrations through our show, be it crime, GBV, corruption, poverty, unemployment and other issues that are bringing the country down. So for today, we thought to go back to the concept of Ubuntu the way it’s explained by the late Emeritus Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. Has his message fallen off deaf ears or have we as a country just conveniently forgotten about it?  Guest: Rev Dr Joseph Tshawane – Author of a book entitled: The Rainbow Nation: The vision of the beloved South African Community – It's a book based on Desmond Tutu’s legacy Guest: Seth Mazibuko – COO of the Moral regeneration Movement

Soothing us into the weekend today is a pan-Africanist collective called iPhupho-lika-Biko. They are led by composer Nhlanhla Ngqaqu who says that their music is rooted in spirituality and blackness. One would assume that they are talking about Steve Biko’s dream, but he explains it differently.  Guest: Pulane Mafatshe– Vocalist in the iPhupho L’ka Biko, a contemporary South African jazz group

During our open line this month, a listener asked our audience a critical question when it comes to the upcoming elections later this month and took a moment to reflect on various opportunities we had to exercise the right to vote: “How responsible are we as voters when it comes to our voting behaviour?” Guest:Prof. Cherrel Africa  - Associate Professor in the Political Studies Department at the University of the Western Cape Guest: Lindiwe Mazibuko - Founder of Futurelect Guest: Tebelelo Lentsoane - activator and civic education coordinator

The Knysna Municipality has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, from water shortages, breakdown of coalition, councilors using derogatory terms against each other and recently, the appointment of the Municipal Manager was ruled null and void by the Western Cape High Court. The council must now restart the process of finding a new Municipal Manager to replace which Ombali Sebola. There has also been calls since last year to put the municipality under administration.  Guest: Moyisi Magalela - ANC Regional Spokesperson in the Southern Cape Guest: Rev Ralph Stander - Community Activist and chairperson of Knysna United  Guest: Dr Dion George - DA Constituency Leader in Knysna Guest: Eugene Botha - National Head for Legal for the Patriotic Alliance

Yesterday Statistics South Africa revealed that unemployment increased from 32,1 percent to 32,9-percent in the first quarter of 2024. The number of unemployed persons increased by 330-thousand to reach 8,2-millon in the first quarter, while the number of employed persons increased by 22-thousand to reach 16,7-million in the first quarter of 2024.  Guest: Dr Laura Fisher - Head of Institutional Advancement at Boston City Campus Guest: Kganki Matabane - Chief Executive Officer of the Black Business Council  Guest: Lethiwe Nkosi - Network Mobiliser at Youth Capital 

Service delivery in our country is a very big issue especially at municipal level. Interestingly, there’s a party contesting the elections having formulated their strategy and name around service delivery. Under the name Forum 4 Service Delivery, the party refers itself as a civic political movement which was founded in 2015 to deal mainly with issues at grassroots level. This year they are contesting the national elections in six provinces. Guest: Dr. Mbahare Kekana - Forum 4 Service Delivery President

Tourism Kwa-Zulu Natal has been working to towards accessing investment opportunities to keep up with the global tourism trends and to set the province as a destination of choice. Our next guest has recently partnered with Collins Residential to build a new hospitality development to the value of R2 billion in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal which is set to create 800 direct jobs and 1500 indirect jobs to the local economy. To tell us more about the importance of investment and partnerships in tourism sector, we are joined by… Guest(OB): Oliver Prillat-Priatoine - Club Med Investor

As part of the Africa Trade Indaba, the Business Opportunity Networking Day is an opportunity for stakeholders in the tourism industry to connect, share global tourism insights and advance knowledge sharing. The networking initiative is set up these four insight pillars: Unlimited, Discover, Connect and Grow. To tell us more about their role in this initiative and the Precinct Ambassadors programme, we are joined by…. Guest (OB):  Musa Mbhele - EThekwini City Manager

Listeners have been listening to me for years and this morning, I would like to put our listeners through a test called, ‘how financially healthy are you and what does financial security mean to you?’ While I do my opening, it will give you a chance to get a piece of paper and a pen out to make your notes and to do the test. Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

eThekwini Municipality plays host to the Africa Trade Indaba and this event is an economic driver for the local economy. In last year’s edition, the trade show contributed more than R1 billion to the national fiscus and created 2 295 sustainable jobs. The trade show is taking place at a time where the inner city is being revitalized to attract investment opportunities. Our next guest will share the significance of the event taking place in South Africa’s playground. We are joined by…. Guest (OB): Cllr. Zandile Myeni - Deputy Mayor of eThekwini Municipality

As we continue to take a closer look at political parties and their promises ahead of #Elections2024, we unpack the manifesto of the Freedom Front Plus who launched their Manifesto back in March 2024. The election manifesto calls for voters to take against the ruling party, pick up the broken pieces and start rebuilding the nation. The manifesto speak to land, employment equity, local government, health, crime, unemployment and border management.  Guest: Dr. Pieter Groenewald - President of the Freedom Front Plus

Yesterday (Sunday) marked International Nurses Day with the different unions raising their own views on how the profession can be improved. Some state that poor health costs the economy billions as it affects productivity. Investment in the nursing staff is another critical point unions feel should be looked into especially now that government's   National Health Insurance (NHI) plan is at an advanced stage. In 2024, what would the unions say are the new challenges faced by nurses?  Guest: Kwena Manamela -  General Secretary at the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Guest: Reuben Maleka - Manager at the Public Servants Association Guest: Jabulane Mashego – Provincial Secretary for HOSPERSA in Limpopo

In August 2023, the Road Accident Fund launched a Comprehensive Road Safety Programme for Youth and Learners. This programme involved educating learners in primary schools, special schools, and high schools about road safety. This was done through talks, industrial theatres performances and road safety simulations (edutainment). Later, community dialogues were held with unemployed and out of school youth to encourage road safety activism. These took place in selected communities found in the top four high accident provinces – Limpopo, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, and Gauteng.  Guest: Collin Letsoalo - Chief Executive Officer at the Road Accident Fund Guest: Lisa Mangcu - Deputy Minister of Transport.  Guest: Siphamandla Gumbi - Senior Manager for Road Safety at the Road Accident

We usher in the weekend by chatting to Amaeshi Ikechi. He is a Nigerian bassist whose career in the last 26 years is said to have found expression across different genres of music. From the pew of an African church (in the heart of Lagos), to some of the finest stages in Africa.  He describes himself as a musician with a special interest in Jazz and its fusion with the music of Africa.  Guest: Amaeshi Ikechi – Nigerian bassist 

We received an anonymous call from a listener who alerted us to corruption within the Water and Sanitation Department in eThekwini Municipality. Back in 2022, the caller alleged that there was an emergency procurement contract worth R5 million paid into a business that was not tax compliant and no boereholes were built by the supplier. The supplier in question has said to be politically connected to the Municipal Manager at the time of the contract being awarded. Guest: Ednick Msweli - HoD Department of Water and Sanitation in eThekwini Municipality Guest: Cllr. Thabani Mthethwa - DA Caucus leader in eThekwini Municipicality Guest: Cllr. Themba Mvubu - eThekwini Chairperson for the Economic Freedom Fighters 

This weekend, the nursing fraternity will commemorate International Nurses Day under the theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care”. In South Africa, the nurse-to-patient ratio remains notably high, with 224 patients per nurse in 2022. This imbalance poses significant challenges to patient care, contributing to excessive workloads, heightened stress levels among nurses, extended waiting times, and insufficient attention to individual patient needs. On the otherhand, a new era has emerged of digital nurses where technology is playing a role in making primary healthcare accessible and affordable. Technology is also helping nurses to not only provide improved patient care, build professional development and open up educational resources. In this panel, we want to speak to healthcare providers and nurses actively using virtual platforms to provide essential care in a time where less people can afford medical schemes to cover the cost of healthcare. Guest: Cameron Meyer - Group Clinical Officer at Intercare Guest: Tania Joffe - Chief Executive Officer of Unu Health

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaoron Motsoaledi joins us in studio to talk about some of the issues pertaining to his department. Also seeing that we are a few days away from the elections, his offices have been working beyond normal hours including Saturdays. Last month he also announced that Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, something he says is the product of robust engagements…… Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi – Home Affairs Minister

On our Citizens Corner this morning we chat to African Christian Democratic Party leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe. They launched their manifesto under the slogan of service, order and safety. This year is also the year that the marks 30 years of existence and one of the messages Mr Meshoe wants the country to know is that they want a South Africa with a vibrant, healthy economy; where jobs and opportunities are in abundance, and where everyone is able to benefit and feel safe.  Guest: RevKenneth Meshoe – Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party

Yesterday, a four-story building collapsed in central business district of George. Disaster management teams have been working around the clock to rescue construction workers trapped under the rubble. In a media statement released this morning, George Municipality confirmed that a total of five (5) patients have been declared deceased. Twenty-six (26) patients have been removed from the rubble of the collapsed multi-story construction site at 75 Victoria Street, leaving forty-nine (49) persons unaccounted for.  Guest: Mario Fereira - Head of the Southern Cape/Garden Route area for Disaster Relief at Gift of the Givers Foundation

The climate crisis is a global issue, but poses significant local impacts. It particularly affects poorer and vulnerable communities in South Africa.  Urgent action is required, but transitioning from our coal-heavy economy while leaving no one behind requires careful planning. Despite the imminent introduction of the Climate Change Bill, efforts to bolster climate resilience and shift away from fossil fuels have been inconsistent. Climate change is not just an environmental concern but also a social and economic one, especially relevant as we approach the upcoming elections.  Guest: Dave Bryant -  Member of Parliament  representing the Democratic Alliance Guest: Barbara Creecy -  Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, representing the African National Congress Guest: Nazier Paulsen - Member of Parliament representing the Economic Freedom Fighters

As we mark Worker's Month, celebrated under the month of May, we thought to turn our attention on the role unions can play in saving jobs if given a chance by employers. We've seen massive retrenchments over the years, from the mining sector, to the post office which was just recently as many of them are shutting down the different branches. Yes economists do point to the harsh economic conditions that the work is finding itself in, but since many workers belong to unions, perhaps the two can come up with better solutions.  Guest: Ebrahim Harvey - Former Cosatu unionist,, political writer and author Guest: Riefdah Ajam - General Secretary at FEDUSA Guest:  Joseph Mathunjwa - AMCU President

As we continue to take a closer look at political parties and their promises ahead of #Elections2024, we unpack the manifesto of the Abantu Batho Congress who launched three weeks ago addressing unemployment, corruption, housing, crime, basic education and primary healthcare. In their Manifesto, they have advocated that it would advocate for an independent KwaZulu-Natal in a move they call reclaiming their historical identity & addressing the question of land for indigenous groups. The party made headlines by expressing their concern with the IEC that there was very little focus on multilingualism during the election process, notably at the National Pledging Ceremony where they refused to sign an electoral agreement that is only in English and not translated in isiZulu. The party also seeks to split from the African National Congress coalition pact in the province and change the landscape of local governance in KZN. Since the party launched back in 2020, it has managed to win 24 municipal councillors across Kwa-Zulu Natal and Limpopo municipalities. Guest: Dr. Makhosi Khoza – Deputy President of the Abantu Batho Congress, former Member of Parliament and the Premier Candidate for Kwa-Zulu Natal

That was the voice of Miriam Makeba speaking before the United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid on the 21st of March in 1964. She also appealed for "quick and real action" against South Africa's racial problems accusing the then government of "trying to keep us in bondage, with the utmost brutality, against the will of the entire world". Guest:  Dr Yvonne Chakachaka - South African internationally acclaimed musician and Goodwill Ambassador for Unisa