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Support for people who rely on wheelchairs

01 March 2021 | 11 Minute Listen

As the world observes International Wheelchair Day, is enough being done to support people who rely on wheelchairs? Bongani speaks to Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilties.

South Africa moves to lockdown level 1

01 March 2021 | 6 Minute Listen

South Africa has moved to level 1 of its lockdown after a period of decreasing Covid-19 cases. Bongani speaks to Dr Nigel Garrett, head of Pathogenesis and Vaccine Research at Caprisa.

Africa Fridays with Crystal Orderson

26 February 2021 | 4 Minute Listen

Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Holdings, has finally exited Nigeria. This comes as the retailer reviews its long-term options in Africa.

The World View - A Princess’s Plea

26 February 2021 | 4 Minute Listen

Chinese poverty president Xi says all China’s extreme poor have gone. Saved in the pacific a Lithuanian sailor has had a miracle rescue. Britain’s cheapest house on sale now for very very little.

Weekly Favour – Partners for Possbility & Edgars call for school uniform donations

26 February 2021 | 4 Minute Listen

As learners return to school, many are unable to afford school uniforms. Partners for Possibility and Edgars are collecting lightly used school uniforms which would then be distributed to schools in need. Bongani speaks to Dorcas Dube, Sales and Marketing Manager at Partners for Possibility.

What’s Viral - Family fulfil dad's final wishes by throwing his ashes into pub drain

26 February 2021 | 5 Minute Listen

What’s Gone Viral with Jonathan “Khabazela” Fairbairn.

How SAA employees have been affected by airline’s restructuring

26 February 2021 | 10 Minute Listen

About 3 200 SAA employees took voluntary severance packages last year, while some remained with the airliner as it went under business rescue. Many SAA workers have been left in limbo, having not received a salary for months. Bongani speaks to SAA workers who have been deeply affected by the airline’s business rescue process.

SAA leaves workers dry and out

26 February 2021 | 5 Minute Listen

Despite SAA’s business rescue practitioners requesting a further 3.5 billion rand for the airliner, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says government will not be allocating an more money to SAA. Bongani speaks to Zazi Nsibanyoni-Mugambi, President of the South African Cabin Crew Association.

The World View - Vaccine Diplomacy

25 February 2021 | 3 Minute Listen

Gang wars in ecuador dozens of prison inmates have been killed. Captain Tom’s Funeral details of Saturday’s special - but quiet - service.

The 2021 budget a difficult balancing act

25 February 2021 | 6 Minute Listen

Bongani speaks to National Treasury Director-General Dondo Mogajane about how government plans to recover the country’s fiscus under a worsening economic climate.

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