Bruce comments on the Time magazine’s Top 10 Risks that states that SA’s political instability poses a global risk.

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Is South Africa’s political situation so bad that it poses a global risk?

Bruce commented on the current challenges with matric results and the need for long term solutions to the issues with youth unemployment.

The problem with matric results

Ray White commented on the national matric pass rate, saying the results will be pretty much the same. He feels that more resources and teachers should be poured into education.

Are we doing our children any favours with a 20% concession?

Ray White commented on a call for prison inmates to be allowed cellphones in prisons for safety, following reports of an incident in Port Elizabeth that saw prisoners being killed due to gang violence. His view is that prisoners should not dictate to correctional services, rights withstanding.

Should inmates be allowed cellphones in prison?

John delivers his final show and hangs up his headphones after 30 years of broadcasting in the new and old South Africa and attracting generations of listeners. We wish him all the best!    

FINAL SHOW

Eskom has been given the green light to go ahead with the request for proposals for the new build procurement programme this week. This after the Western Cape High Court ruled on Tuesday that the process cannot be prevented.

The Nuclear Rush

December 9 is World Anti-Corruption Day. John talks about the need for leadership to make this day matter.

World Anti-Corruption Day

After three weeks away, John returns with observations, comparisons and suggestions to all of South Africa.  

John is back from the UK

Stephen recalls an ironic interview he had with then Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, who was talking about an 18 year old that was hit by a speeding blue light brigade, while speeding to get to a meeting herself.  

Can Speed Limits Really Apply to All? ( S.GROOTES)

The University of Witwatersrand says it has no choice but to increase its fees in 2017. A statement released on Monday confirmed an average increase of 8% for tuition fees, residence fees and fees for international students.  

Wits Fees go up 8% ( S.Grootes)

Cities of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni have taken on new enemies, in the form of new owners who they say should be liable for amounts owed by previous owners.

Municipalities Fight new Owners

SNARAL has tallied billions in unpaid e-toll bills. Is it time they considered scrapping the scheme and find a lesson to be learned instead?

Does Anyone Pay Tolls?( S.Grootes)

The country’s energy needs are under constant scrutiny and revision. But are we considering all our options? Are they viable?  

South Africa has alternatives

SA spends a lot of money on education and yet we don’t have the results to show for it. Who is to blame?

Education failing its Students

I’m an optimist   Despite what’s playing out on our political arena, Stephen says there is still reason for optimism.

I’m an optimist

John's daily opinion on something going on in the world around us.

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