The Honest Truth
Detailed, in depth conversations around the news, politics and happenings in Cape Town. Monday to Thursday 9pm-11pm.
Meet: Role Models Football Club
Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and Axolile Notywala fill us in on how they’re using the veil of a football club, to service the socioeconomic circumstances of young men in Khayelitsha.
Should we crap the mythical “housing lists”?
Adi Kumar unpacks why we need to scrap the mythical “waiting lists” for houses in SA and implement city-wide approaches to land rights. This is as we continue the conversation, on resolving Cape Town's housing crisis.
Air Belgium’s touches down in the Mother City!
David King fills us in on what the launch of Air Belgium’s inaugural flight means for the Mother City’s tourism numbers; whether we can anticipate an influx of foreign visitors streaming into the city over the upcoming months, as well as shed light on how their latest campaigns are poised…
Another milestone for our beloved kasi - Gugulethu!
Dr Mzwandile Plaatjie and Ayanda Makhalima shine a spotlight on the process of establishing the community of Gugulethu, as the ONLY Township in SA, set to adorn an official emblem this coming Thursday.
Are South Africa’s maternity and parental leave laws unconstitutional?
Nikita Shaw unpacks whether South Africa’s maternity and parental leave laws are indeed unconstitutional. She'll also share insight on how South Africa’s maternity and parental leave laws compare to that of other countries!
What more could we do, to achieve equal pay for equal work in SA?
Professor Anita Bosch shares insight on why South Africa’s progressive anti-discrimination legislation alone, won't be enough to help employees enforce their right to equal pay, for equal work.
Eskom’s generation capacity, pushes SA to the brink of incapacity!
Ted Blom shares insight on the recent Stage 6 power cuts, currently gripping SA's economy. This, as Eskom, announced on Sunday morning the country would be plunged into darkness, as the result of a breakdown of five generating units over the weekend.
Is dark matter, a phantom hypothesis?
Dr Gauri Sharma shines a spotlight on why astronomers keep looking to the stars to prove the existence of dark matter. This, despite it having been considered by many physicists as a ‘phantom hypothesis’.
Can Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa find common ground?
Professor John J Stremlau shares insight on whether President Joe Biden and President Cyril Ramaphosa, could indeed find common ground amid divisions at home and abroad.
Why are record-breaking temperatures set to hit SA this summer?
Lehlohonolo Thobela unpacks why we need to prepare for higher than normal temps in Gauteng this summer; why we can expect wildfires across the Western Cape, as well as to share insight on whether Climate Change is responsible for the sustained droughts across the globe.
How does one discover ones life’s purpose?
Aida Coertse shares insight on how you could overcome some of life’s toughest challenges, by tapping into a couple of alternative healing methodologies. This week, Aida is set to fill us in on how you could find your life’s purpose, by following her unique step-by-step guide!
How could my R30, help save someone’s life?
Nabiella De Beer spotlights the theme for this year's upcoming Sunflower Day. She also filled us in on why there's a need for blood donors from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as how you could register yourself to save a life!
Do South African adults with ADHD represent an “untapped opportunity”?
Professor Renata Schoeman fills us in on how more than one million South African adults living with ADHD, could represent an “untapped opportunity” for businesses. This is as we're set to observe National ADHD day, on the 14th of September 2022.
“Let’s get real”, this National Recycling week!
Leanne Kiezer shares insight on the role of corporate SA, in driving the recycling agenda. This is as SA celebrates National Recycling week from the 12th – 17th of September, under the theme: “Let’s get real”.
Celebrating excellence, at this years National Teaching Awards!
Dr Marietter Wheeler fills us in on how she's transforming the learning experience, at the Protea Heights Academy, as well as chats on how her innovation earned her the title of South Africa’s Best Teacher for 2021!
The Opinionated - Ep 3 - Part 2 - Rugby Championship
In part two, the panel discusses the upcoming Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Melbourne. They also look at the Springboks match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. There's also the matter of the Elton Jantjies situation, and look at who is next in…
The Opinionated - Ep 3 - Part 1 - Rugby World Cup 7s
The three banter about this past weekends Rugby World Cup Sevens, and reflect on the congested schedule. They also look at what lessons the organisers should have learned to improve the experience of the fan.
Get ready, for the 7th annual Standard Bank Top Women Conference!
Babalwa Mkobeni fills us in on what we can expect at this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference - aimed at celebrating the country’s leading businesswomen whilst inspiring the next generation of women leaders and gender-empowered organizations across SA.
75% of South Africans don't have a last Will and Testament in place!
Allison Alexander unpacks what could happen to a minor child in the absence of a last will; as well as share insight on what the Constitutional Court defines as a 'spouse'. This is as we continue our conversation around National Wills Week, from the 12th to the 16th of September.
SA's gov. plans to pursue a new Jobseekers and Caregivers grant?
Dalli Weyers shares insight on governments' plans to pursue a new Jobseekers and Caregivers grant, as well as to unpack how the proposed system might just abolish the idea of a universal basic income grant altogether.