On Monday we received a couple of calls from entrepreneurs complaining about the devastating impact of late payments from the government to their business. A very worrying report by the National Treasury has revealed that in 2023/24 national and provincial departments failed to pay R35bn to suppliers within 30 days, as required by law. 

Guest: Mr Cameron Jacobs - Chief Director: Governance Monitoring at the Public Service Commission

On Monday we received a couple of calls from entrepreneurs complaining about the devastating impact of late payments from the government to their business. A very worrying report by the National Treasury has revealed that in 2023/24 national and provincial departments failed to pay R35bn to suppliers within 30 days, as required by law. 
Guest: Mr Cameron Jacobs - Chief Director: Governance Monitoring at the Public Service Commission

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Public Service Commission responds to Impact of late payment of small businesses

Our next guest hails from the streets of East London and she has carved a lane all of her own making in the South African industry.She has been a soundtrack to our lives kept us dancing in the past decade.



She has worked alongside some of the most recognizable producers and House DJs in the game from Mobi Dixon, to Revolution, Black Coffee, to Black Motion, to Prince Kaybee, Kabza de Small and Sun-El Musician. She is not limited to one genre as she has worked alongside Tresor, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi, Beatenburg and many more. Sheis celebrating this milestone in the South African music industry with us and joins us in the studio to make a special announcement for her fanbase ahead of another hot Summer season.

Guest: Asanda Lusaseni Mvana - Musician, composer, producer and curator

Our next guest hails from the streets of East London and she has carved a lane all of her own making in the South African industry. She has been a soundtrack to our lives kept us dancing in the past decade. 
 
She has worked alongside some of the most recognizable producers and House DJs in the game from Mobi Dixon, to Revolution, Black Coffee, to Black Motion, to Prince Kaybee, Kabza de Small and Sun-El Musician. She is not limited to one genre as she has worked alongside Tresor, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi, Beatenburg and many more. She is celebrating this milestone in the South African music industry with us and joins us in the studio to make a special announcement for her fanbase ahead of another hot Summer season.
Guest: Asanda Lusaseni Mvana - Musician, composer, producer and curator

Friday Wind Down with Msaki

This week, public health stakeholders across the country are encouraging ordinary South Africans to choose healthier food options and live a more active lifestyle. The government has partnered with various public health organizations to emphasize the importance of educating the public on nutrition and safe food handling in an effort to combat malnutrition as well as illnesses.

One of the key concerns around building a healthier lifestyle is cost. Another concern is whether households are food secure and the accessibility of food that is safe enough to consume.

This year's edition has been overshadowed by several incidents of food poisoning have occurred among young people and children which have resulted in death. How can we make nutritious food available in our homes, workplaces, schools? How can we help South Africans from all walks of life enjoy a healthier lifestyle? 

Guest: Ms Belinda Makhafola - Director for Environmental Health at the National Department of Health 

Guest: Maria van der Merwe - Registered Dietitian & President of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa

Guest: Prof. Tertia van Zyl - Nutrition Society of South Africa Council Member and Professor at North-West University 

This week, public health stakeholders across the country are encouraging ordinary South Africans to choose healthier food options and live a more active lifestyle. The government has partnered with various public health organizations to emphasize the importance of educating the public on nutrition and safe food handling in an effort to combat malnutrition as well as illnesses.
One of the key concerns around building a healthier lifestyle is cost. Another concern is whether households are food secure and the accessibility of food that is safe enough to consume.
This year's edition has been overshadowed by several incidents of food poisoning have occurred among young people and children which have resulted in death. How can we make nutritious food available in our homes, workplaces, schools? How can we help South Africans from all walks of life enjoy a healthier lifestyle? 
Guest: Ms Belinda Makhafola - Director for Environmental Health at the National Department of Health 
Guest: Maria van der Merwe - Registered Dietitian &amp; President of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa
Guest: Prof. Tertia van Zyl - Nutrition Society of South Africa Council Member and Professor at North-West University

National Health Week: Eat right for a better life

For more than a year, the producers of this show have been trying to get the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality on the show to talk about service delivery issues. Sadly the mayor, Khumalo Molefe has never been available for different reasons. Even today he is again not available to take part. The producers then asked when he can be available, but no response from the communication team. So this morning we thought to give you the residents under that municipality the opportunity to tell us what life is like when it comes to service delivery. Let’s first listen to this report that was done by our reporter,Itumeleng Kgajane and video journalist Tumelo Setlhabetsi there weeks ago. It was about residents of Danville township and neighboring villages in Mahikeng in the North West saying they have had enough. They have lodged complaints regarding a canal passing on the edge of the township.

Guest:Vincent Diphoko – Provincial secretary for the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU)

Guest: George Morapedi – Provincial Chairperson of the Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union, (IMATU) in the North West

For more than a year, the producers of this show have been trying to get the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality on the show to talk about service delivery issues. Sadly the mayor, Khumalo Molefe has never been available for different reasons. Even today he is again not available to take part. The producers then asked when he can be available, but no response from the communication team. So this morning we thought to give you the residents under that municipality the opportunity to tell us what life is like when it comes to service delivery. Let’s first listen to this report that was done by our reporter, Itumeleng Kgajane and video journalist Tumelo Setlhabetsi there weeks ago. It was about residents of Danville township and neighboring villages in Mahikeng in the North West saying they have had enough. They have lodged complaints regarding a canal passing on the edge of the township.
Guest: Vincent Diphoko – Provincial secretary for the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU)
Guest: George Morapedi – Provincial Chairperson of the Independent Municipal &amp; Allied Trade Union, (IMATU) in the North West

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