John Robbie's Comment

Bruce comments on the Time magazine’s Top 10 Risks that states that SA’s political instability poses a global risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce commented on the current challenges with matric results and the need for long term solutions to the issues with youth unemployment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 9 is World Anti-Corruption Day. John talks about the need for leadership to make this day matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three weeks away, John returns with observations, comparisons and suggestions to all of South Africa.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country’s energy needs are under constant scrutiny and revision. But are we considering all our options? Are they viable?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA spends a lot of money on education and yet we don’t have the results to show for it. Who is to blame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m an optimist   Despite what’s playing out on our political arena, Stephen says there is still reason for optimism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country has been struggling to put faith in any leadership offered by the ruling party, which is why the NEC meeting being held today to decide whether or not Zuma has the support he needs to continue as President. Stephen calls for an long overdue need for leadership to make this decision and many more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has the support of COSATU who say they want to see him succeed President Jacob Zuma as head of the ruling party. Stephen asks if this endorsement holds any value.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has the support of COSATU who say they want to see him succeed President Jacob Zuma as head of the ruling party. Stephen asks if this endorsement holds any value.  

IPID is investigating Acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phalane for allegations of defeating the ends of justice in a probe into how he could afford his R8m Pretoria mansion. This will be the 4th consecutive top cop to be implicated in wrongdoing during their term of office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IPID is investigating Acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phalane for allegations of defeating the ends of justice in a probe into how he could afford his R8m Pretoria mansion. This will be the 4th consecutive top cop to be implicated in wrongdoing during their term of office.