Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

SANDF on lockdown enforcement and abuse allegations

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Captain Jaco Theunissen, communications officer of the Joint Operations Division of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) about allegations of abuse by soldiers enforcing lockdown regulations.

Fedusa to take govt to court over pay deal snub

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), its’ affiliated and partner unions organised within the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) have since slammed Government's decision and say they will take the matter to court. Refilwe speaks to Riefdah Ajam Secretary General, Fedusa

Will camera fines delayed by lockdown be valid?

The issuing of fines for traffic offences caught on camera have to be done within a certain timeframe, and this could be impacted on by South Africa's extended lockdown. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Howard Dembovsky about the possible consequences.

Local ratepayers association arranging for food parcel donations

The Monte Vista and Plattekloof Glen Ratepayers association has put together food hampers for those in need during lockdown, and members of the public can sponsor them to the tune of R280 for each hamper. Refilwe Moloto speaks to chairman Pierre Gouws

Local govt responds to W/Cape food protests

Social Development MEC Sharna Fernandez speaks to Refilwe Moloto about what local government is doing in the face of food protests in Mitchells Plain and store lootings in Manenberg.

Wanderlust Wednesday: Digital Experiences

Refilwe speaks to Jon Monsoon Marine Conservationist and Airbnb Online Experience Host

#IFQSAT: #IFQSAT: Ifeels strongly that Reserve Bank debt relief must be passed on to consumers and humanitarian aid is essential

#IFQSAT: he Reserve Bank has done its part in giving relief, business must pass it on.

 It’s time for financial intermediaries to stop stymying the transmission mechanism and pass the benefits of the significant monetary loosening from the central bank, on to end users & consumers. This can’t be done opportunistically, but with compassion and humanitarian spirit. 

#IFQSAT: I feels strongly that Reserve Bank debt relief must be passed on to consumers and humanitarian aid is essential

I feels strongly that Reserve Bank debt relief must be passed on to consumers and humanitarian aid is essential

SAA denied any further funding

Refilwe speaks to Guy Leitch Managing editor at SA Flyer Magazine

Repo rate cut and other measures to soften lockdown

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Miyelani Mkhabela, director and economic strategist at Antswisa Transaction Advisory Services, about yet another repo rate cut, and other measures in place to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on the economy.

Volunteer for a good cause during lockdown

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Andy Hadfield of ForGood.co.za about virtual volunteering and how you can donate your time to help out various organisations from the comfort and safety of your own home.

City responds to Strandfontein homeless complex allegations

Mayco member of Community Services and Health, Zahid Badroodien, responds to allegations of criminal activity, a lack of social distancing and basic health needs, at the Strandfontein Sport Complex where homeless people are being housed during the lockdown.

Tech Tuesday: What is 5G, even?

Tech journalist Nafisa Akabor speaks to Refilwe Moloto about fact and fiction surrounding the rollout of 5G technology.

#IFQSAT: South Africa’s low COVID cases are both noteworthy and nerve-wrecking

As we wait for the “ramp up” in cases that has characterised other countries’ COVID experience, various corners of the economy are lobbying hard for the relaxation of lockdown terms. The lull in local cases is encouraging a disturbing push for a return to “normal” and these players may be too complacent.  

Free labour law advice

Strata-g are offering free labour law consulting during lockdown. Refilwe finds out how you can access help.

Matrics of 2019 offer hand to 2020 matrics during lockdown

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Trent Lilford, who has arranged a group of fellow 2019 Astudent matrics to comeo together and offer tuition assistance to those finding it tough to keep up with school work during the lockdown period.

Dis-Chem on rent "go-slow" reports

Brian Epstein of Dis-Chem talks to Refilwe Moloto about allegations that they have embarked on a rental go slow, withholding rent from landlords for April.

EFF press charges against minister who violated lockdown

Vuyani Pambo, national spokesperson for the Economic Freedom Fighters explains to Refilwe Moloto why they have pressed charges against Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrahams and former minister, Mduduzi Manana after the two were photographed violating Covid-19 lockdown regulations.

#IFQSAT: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams’ apology is not accepted

We all have the right to breach the law, but it comes with the responsibility to take on the sanction for that breach. A staged, contrived apology will not do, and it makes it difficult to take the President or trigger-happy Police Minister seriously as an average citizen, under this lockdown.

High demand for fresh fish ahead of Easter and during lockdown

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Nicolette de Freitas, owner and director of Fish4Africa, about the demand for fish ahead of Easter and during the period of lockdown.

Concern over conditions at Strandfontein relocation facility for city's homeless

Toni Tresadern is an community worker who collects food and distributes it to the homeless people in her area. She went the Strandfontein facility where they have been relocated to in order to take food parcels to them, but was disturbed by the conditions there. She joined Refilwe Moloto to share what she saw. 

Finding Common Ground

Refilwe speaks to Wandile Sihlobo Economist at Agricultural Business Chamber

Changes to lockdown regulations

Refilwe Moloto speaks to attorney Joy van der Heyde who specialises in family law, about changes to the lockdown regulations relating to the movement between parents of children in shared custody.

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#IFQSAT: Don’t let the low numbers lull you into complacency

South Africa’s COVID cases remain stubbornly low, and while social distancing and lockdown have likely contributed to this, recent experiences in other countries should deter any premature celebration on our part.

Reserve Bank's lockdown mitigation strategy explained

Unathi Kamlana, Prudential Authority Head: Policy, Statistics & Industry Support with the Reserve Bank speaks to Refilwe Moloto about their bank strategy to keep households and businesses afloat during the coronavirus lockdown.

Wanderlust Wednesday: Wildearth sees spike in viewership during lockdown

Wildearth is live streaming game drives from the Kruger National Park twice a day, and has seen a massive increase in viewership during the period of lockdown. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Wildearth CEO Graham Wallington.

WFH Ergonomics

If you're working from home then you've got to take your ergonomic health seriously, and into your own hands. Certified Professional Ergonomist Dale Kennedy shares some tips with Refilwe Moloto. Hint: Your laptop is part of the problem.

Understanding how alcohol dependents are doing at this point during lockdown

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Doug Kemp, programme director of Cape Town-based rehab centre Recovery Direct, about the impact the prohibition of alcohol sales will have on some alcohol dependants.

Informal food traders given green light under lockdown

Alderman Grant Twigg, the city's head of Urban Management, talks to Refilwe Moloto about how they will allow and monitor informal food traders to operate under the lockdown.

The World View - A Seriously Sick Prime Minister

 Coronavirus lessons including an experiment on an entire Italian village. Immune from quarantine New Zealand’s Easter message for children.

#IFQSAT: If you’re saving money on not going out in the Lockdown, consider paying it forward?

Many have remarked that they have saved money by not going to restaurants or having to groom as regularly. There are smart ways to assist those business owners to stay in business, and lock in more favourable prices ahead of the invariable inclusion of a weaker exchange rate in pricing calculations in the months to come.

Field workers commence Covid-19 screenings in communities

Field workers have started entering designated communities with the purpose of screening residents to ascertain whether individuals should be tested for Covid-19. Refilwe Moloto speaks to EWN reporter Kevin Brandt to discuss how  it went in Paarl and Mbekwini.

Coronavirus & TB: What we know

Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele, Vice President for Research at the South African Medical Research Council whose interests included epidemiology of HIV, genomics of infectious diseases and vaccination control of infectious diseases, talks to Refilwe Moloto about the links between TB and the coronavirus as well as misinformation surrounding the two conditions.

Tech Tuesday: Gamified Covid-19 learning platform launched to educate Africa about virus

Despite widespread coverage of the spread of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus, there are still many who do not understand the nature of the virus and how behaviour needs to change in order to halt its spread. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Kobus Louw, MD of Digemy, a South African-based EdTech startup which has launched a gamified, data-light elearning platform to educate the continent on COVID-19 and the ways that behaviour change can help slow the spread of the global pandemic.

Prickly pears an opportunity for agri

Is South Africa set for a prickly pear boom? The conditions are right, but is the market? Refilwe speaks to pear growing Daan Boraine.

Cape Union Mart to reopen K-Way Ottery factory to manufacture face masks

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Phillip Krawitz, the chairman of Cape Union Mart, who will be opening their Ottery K-Way factory in order to make face masks. They have already confirmed an order for 30 000 masks. 

Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Liesl Louw-Vaudran, senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, about the ISIS-inspired Ahlu-Sunnah Wal Jama’at (Al-Sunnah) who have been carrying out a series of attacks in northern parts of Mozambique.

#IFQSAT: Public Service Announcment: Clap for our frontline servicemen and women every night at 20:00.

You may have heard clapping, banging, singing, and vuvuzel’ing outside your home every night at 20:00. What may he mistaken for an excuse to make a racket in your neighbourhood, should be clarified: it is a trend started in Italy, a moment of recognition and gratitude and a rallying call in support of especially medical and emergency personnel in Essential Services, who are working tirelessly to thwart the COVID-19 virus for us. Join in!

Increased in reports of gender-based violence during lockdown period

Police authorities are concerned at the number of Gender Based Violence complaints received since the start of the coronavirus lockdown. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Dr Nthabiseng Moleko, a Development Economist at the University of Stellenbosch Business School and a Commissioner for Gender Equality about these concerns.

Vetting essential services

Refilwe Moloto talks to Ofentse Shakung of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission about the process of vetting essential services under the coronavirus lockdown through their portal www.bizportal.gov.za

Moolah Monday: Property Investment demystified

Laurens Boel talks to Refilwe Moloto about his book titled Financial Freedom Through Property, which demystifies the intricacies of the property market.

Kensington Home for the Aged managing so far during lockdown

The elderly can be especially vulnerable from Covid-19, as has been evidenced around the world. So how are our old age homes managing to keep them protected during these very worrying times? Refilwe Moloto speaks to Leon Courie, general manager of the Kensington Home for the Aged.

The World View - Big Coronavirus Shortages both of drugs & nurses

The US contradiction it’s about life, lockdown & the pursuit of happiness. Drone disinfection calls to use a Chinese form of cleansing.

#IFQSAT: I think we soon going to find ourselves with a pseudo-lockdown with some very dire consequences

Lockdown regulation about-turns by the government are muddying the waters - like the changes to taxi capacities, cross-provincial travel for funerals, and informal food vendors now being allowed to trade, says Refilwe. After a very strong stance by government when the lockdown was first implemented, the regulations seem to be being tweaked at the sides. "I think we soon going to find ourselves with a pseudo-lockdown with some very dire consequences."

Why the Czech Republic advocated the general wearing of masks

The message from many health experts is that the wearing of face masks will not protect you from being infected by Covid-19, but then how has the Czech Republic managed to keep their infection rates much lower than their European neighbours? Refilwe Moloto speaks to Dr Emil Pavlik, a microbiologist and virologist from the Institute of Immunology and Microbiology at Charles University in the Czech Republic

Will Dirco repatriate South Africans stuck in other countries?

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the issue of South Africans who are currently abroad and unable to return to South Africa due to flights being cancelled the world over.

Covid-19 recoveree turns Covid-19 crisis into opportunity

Kim Whitaker is a business owner who contracted Covid-19. She is now one of the growing number of South Africans who have recovered and speaks to Refilwe Moloto about the experience

UIF Commissioner on coronavirus relief for business

UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping explains how they will be releasing funds to employers to assist employees left cash strapped by the coronavirus lockdown's devastating effect on business.