The Honest Truth
Detailed, in depth conversations around the news, politics and happenings in Cape Town. Monday to Thursday 9pm-11pm.
The Opinionated - Ep 5
Alderman JP Smith and Reg Marais join Ziaan Siems, to chat about the upcoming Master’s Hockey World Cup. Reg is set to fill us in on the participating teams, and how it's set to impact the hockey community. Meanwhile, Alderman Smith reflects on how events like these, inch us closer…
All that South Africa needs, is love?
Dr William Gumede shines a spotlight on why the pursuit of quality development; democracy, and societal peace won’t be sustainable without large doses of the active citizenry.
5 xenophobic myths about immigrants, in South Africa.
Dr Anthony Kaziboni joins the conversation to demystify the top 5 xenophobic myths about immigrants in South Africa, as well as to unpack why scapegoating immigrants isn’t a progressive opinion.
Celebrating Mzansi’s rich cultural heritage, through diverse reading?
Khumo Tapfumaneyi fills us in on how they’re turning the dial on English-language books, to accommodate less eurocentric narratives. She also fills us in on how a lack of cultural context, enables children of various backgrounds to identify with the stories they are told. This is as South Africa celebrates…
Meet: BOSA
Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster fills us in on how the establishment of her new political party - alongside party leader Mmusi Maimane - is set to solve SA’s unemployment conundrum, by putting: “a job in every home”, if they’re elected in 2024.
The results are in, for the 2022 Year Of The Tiger survey!
Sarah Locke shares insight on the key trends arising from the 2022 Year Of The Tiger survey; the nature of the captive lion breeding industry in SA, as well as to share insight on what our legislation says about SA's stance on trophy hunting and the trade of big cats.
South Africa's Home Affairs uses AI to profile our online activities?
Murray Hunter raises the alarm on how 14 leading firms - including two government bodies - have been using AI to profile our online activities. He’ll also unpack how a disturbing lack of transparency, makes it almost impossible for you to exercise your PoPIA rights.
How could we design African blue-green cities - for all?
Mapaseka Setlhodi fills us in on what we can expect at this year's upcoming #CoCreateDesign Festival, as well as how you could get involved in bagging yourself a #CoCreate Blue-Green Cities Design Award!
How to not get scammed on Facebook Marketplace.
Kelly spotlights how easily one could be bamboozled by a Facebook marketplace scammer; the top scams to watch out for, as well as her top tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
How to attract a loving partner.
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 attract a loving partner, by following her unique step-by-step guide!
How exactly does online - in all its facets - impact my offline sales?
Charlie Stewart fills us in on why brands who’d like to stay ahead of consumer trends, would do well to start incorporating the Metaverse, into their mix of platforms and experiences.
How will Thursday’s MPC interest rate increase, impact your wallet?
Farzana Botha sheds light on how Thursday’s expected MPC interest rate increase is set to impact your wallet; as well as shares insight on whether we could expect further hikes later this year.
What should I consider, when purchasing life insurance?
Mark Berrington unpacks prominent fears consumers face when considering purchasing life cover. He's also set to share insight on the key life insurance trends to be on the lookout for, before purchasing a life insurance product of your own!
The Opinionated - Ep 4
Ziaan Siems and Dylan Jack reflect on the heartbreaking loss of the Wallabies, against the All Blacks last week; the incredible performance by the Boks - to get the bonus point in Argentina, the Elton Jantjies saga, as well as Frans Steyn and the Stormers URC opener against Connacht at…
Meet: NOOSi
Dr Sumarie Roodt fills us in on the innovation behind the launch of NOOSi - an end-to-end web-based platform that connects everyday people to verified nursing professionals in real time!
SA hosts historic summit, on ending sexual exploitation on the African content
Stefanie Kotze unpacks why addressing prostitution as a gross violation of human dignity, remains vital in addressing acts of sexual exploitation across the continent. This is as experts gear up to unpack these issues, at this year's historic CESE Africa Summit.
Could South Africa's new copyright bill, take it into the 21st century?
Jack Devnarain unpacks how our new copyright bill, is set to take SA into the 21st century. He'll also share insight on how - in real terms - this is set to impact the livelihoods of artists and creators across the country.
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…