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

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

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Why you should vote as a South Africa citizen

Focus: In the past two weeks, we have seen a new era in our election culture as talks of a coalition government among political parties were underway as the voting results did not find any party received more than 50% nationally. According to the law, a new government must be formed within 14 days and the first sitting of Parliament had to elect the President. In this period, we have seen new political formations emerge outside of the goverment of national unity (“black progressives”), seen legal action to interdict the first sitting of Parliament and a new party did not get sworn as members of Parliament. We have also seen resistance from members of the ANC against the GNU and tripartheid alliance partners, with some protesting. We wanted to reflect the Highs and the Lows as the nation prepares itself for the first days of a new administration.  To lead the conversation, we are joined by... 


Guest: Dr Hlengiwe Ndlovu – Senior Lecturer at the WITS School of Governance and Political Analyst

Guest: Darren Campher - Political and Socio-economic Commentator

Focus: In the past two weeks, we have seen a new era in our election culture as talks of a coalition government among political parties were underway as the voting results did not find any party received more than 50% nationally. According to the law, a new government must be formed within 14 days and the first sitting of Parliament had to elect the President. In this period, we have seen new political formations emerge outside of the goverment of national unity (“black progressives”), seen legal action to interdict the first sitting of Parliament and a new party did not get sworn as members of Parliament. We have also seen resistance from members of the ANC against the GNU and tripartheid alliance partners, with some protesting. We wanted to reflect the Highs and the Lows as the nation prepares itself for the first days of a new administration.  To lead the conversation, we are joined by... 
 Guest: Dr Hlengiwe Ndlovu – Senior Lecturer at the WITS School of Governance and Political Analyst
Guest: Darren Campher - Political and Socio-economic Commentator

The Highs and the Lows of Coalition Talks and the formation of the Government of National Unity

Focus: Lovedale Press has been in existence for the past 200 years and has published some of South Africa's seminal indigenous literary, theologian and academic works. However, this beloved publishing house is a state of decay and facing possible closure. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, universities in the Eastern Cape and other stakeholders have come together to help the publishing house keep the lights on and preserve the legacy of the institution for future generations. To share about this institution and the role of heritage management in preserving our national identity, we are joined by... 

Guest: Bongani Kupe - Head of Special Projects at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation 


Guest: Dr Yanga Majola - Social Linguist at the Department of Applied Languages at the Tshwane University of Technology 


Guest: Dumisani Sibayi - Chairperson of the EC Provincial Heritage Resource Authority

Focus: Lovedale Press has been in existence for the past 200 years and has published some of South Africa's seminal indigenous literary, theologian and academic works. However, this beloved publishing house is a state of decay and facing possible closure. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, universities in the Eastern Cape and other stakeholders have come together to help the publishing house keep the lights on and preserve the legacy of the institution for future generations. To share about this institution and the role of heritage management in preserving our national identity, we are joined by... 
Guest: Bongani Kupe - Head of Special Projects at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation 
 Guest: Dr Yanga Majola - Social Linguist at the Department of Applied Languages at the Tshwane University of Technology 
 Guest: Dumisani Sibayi - Chairperson of the EC Provincial Heritage Resource Authority

Lovedale Press and preserving literary heritage in SA

We use this segment now to speak to some of the political parties and journalists finding out what the situation is regarding coalition talks. Who is agreeing with who and what is being put on the table? To help us through this conversation, we are joined by...

Guest: Solly Malatsi - National Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance

Guest: Hajra Omarjee - Political Editor at Business Day

Guest: Samkele Maseko - SABC Senior Political Reporter 

We use this segment now to speak to some of the political parties and journalists finding out what the situation is regarding coalition talks. Who is agreeing with who and what is being put on the table? To help us through this conversation, we are joined by...
Guest: Solly Malatsi - National Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance
Guest: Hajra Omarjee - Political Editor at Business Day
Guest: Samkele Maseko - SABC Senior Political Reporter

Why you should vote as a South Africa citizen

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