The Best of Afternoon Drive with Aubrey Masango

Guest: Lee Kasumba Host at Africa State of Mind 

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EWN Reporter Edwin Ntshidi

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Guest: Mhlobo Gunguluzi, National Working Group member at Right2Know

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Guest: Dr Habib Noorbhai, Doctor in Sport Science at UCT

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Guest: Thembinkosi Mkhaliphi, Chief Director In Labour Policy and
Industrial Relations, Dept. of Labour

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Guest: James Selfe, DA Federal Chairperson at Democratic Alliance

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Mark Gary Kaplan, Treasurer of EGOLI BLIND

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Guest: Marcus Low, investigative journalist

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Aubrey spoke to Thembinkosi Dlamini, Head of Economic Justice at Oxfam on Oxfam’s report on the operation of Australian mining company (Mineral Sands Resources Limited) and the role of the Department of Mineral Resources in escalating tensions in Xolobeni

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Guest: Panyaza Lesufi, MEC for Education in Gauteng

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Guest: Sheila Lynn Senkubuge, MMC for Roads and Transport, City of
Tshwane

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Aubrey speaks to Section 27's Farnaaz Veriava about the earlier judgement in Polokwane which ruled against State compensation for the Komape Family. 

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Aubrey speaks to SANCO provincial chair in the North West, Paul Sebegoe, following reports that North West premier Supra Mahumapelo gifted former President Jacob Zuma cattle to the tune of R1,5million. SANCO has called on the Public Protector to investigate the 'gift'. 

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Aubrey speaks to sports psychologist, Henning Gericke, about the effects of violence at sporting events on the players themselves. He also delves deeper into the mentality and motives that drive sports fans to react with violence following incidents at Moses Mabida stadium over the weekend. 

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Gugu spoke to Kath Gerakaris, winemaker and owner Gerakaris Family Winery on Joburg's first winery which opened in Craighall

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Guest: Sam Mkokeli,  Bloomberg Journalist

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Long live the spirit of Ontlametse Phalatse

Gugu spoke to Documentary producer and director Keabetswe Mokwena on a documentary the life of Ontlametse Phalatse, Ontlametse Phalatse was the first black female to be diagnosed with progeria.

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Guest: Claire Julsing Strydom, Registered dietitian and co-founder of
Nutritional Solutions

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Guest: Ulrich Roux, Legal Expert

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Gugu speaks to Advocate Gerrie Nel about Afriforum's decision to privately prosecute Julius Malema on allegations of fraud and corruption. Attorney, Ulrich Roux, then explains some of the legal complications involved with this case

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Gugu speaks to MMC for Infrastructure in the City of Joburg, Nico de Jaager, about the insourcing of Jozi@Work employees in the near future. 

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Gugu speaks to MEC for Health in the North West, Dr Magome Masike, about the possibility of employing the services of the SA Military Health Services to facilities affected by the ongoing political tensions and strikes in the North West. 

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Gugu speaks to executive director of Amandla.Mobi, Koketso Moeti, about their concerns with the recently released Davis Tax Committee final report which opposes the increase of zero rated items and instead recommends that other compensatory mechanisms be considered such as increases to social grants or the school nutrition programme.

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Gugu speaks to BEE Commissioner, Zodwa Ntuli, about her appearance before Parliament today where she raised the issue of 'BBBEE fronting' and it's implications for South African businesses. 

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Gugu speaks to motoring journalist, Ciro de Siena, about the recent raids on Porsche dealerships to investigate #dieselgate amids the emmissions scandal implicating VW motors. 

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Aubrey Masango spoke to Doctor in Sports Science & Researcher at UCT, Dr. Habib Noorbhai on The importance of Health Screenings and why it’s important to get one and what they entails.

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Guest: Sam Sole, Journalist at amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism

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Guest: Betty Diale, EFF North West Provincial Leader

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Guest: Solomon Mahlangu, SATAWU National Coordinator

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Gugu spoke to Hennie Van Vuuren, Research Associate of Open Secrets at Institute for Justice and Reconciliation on the need for Declassifying Apartheid-era documents following veteran journalist Thandeka Gqubule statements that she will ask the high court to declassify Stratcom documents which could exonerate her.

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Douglas Gibson former Chief-Whip of Democratic Alliance, replying to the Sydney Mufamadi presser speaking on behalf of Tony Leon, who basically rubbished Tony Leon’s involvement with Stratcom at any point pre and post 1994

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Gugu spoke to Dr. Ross Tucker Sports Scientist at Sports Science Institute Of South Africa spoke on the occurrence of heatstroke in elite athlete and the treatment which should be applied, following Callum Hawking’s collapse at the Commonwealth games final day marathon.  

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Gugu spoke to Panyaza Lesufi MEC in Gauteng at Department Of Basic Education on how Day 1 of the online registrations for GP schools went

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Gugu spoke to US correspondent Joao Freitas, on Air strikes target Syrian chemical weapons infrastructure

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Aubrey speaks to veteran journalist, Max du Preez, about a video clip that surfaced where the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela names journalists she suspects were involved with the Apartheid security police. 

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Guest: Shaheda, Dr Omar, Clinical Director at Teddy Bear Clinic

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Guest: Dennis Ryder, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Public Works

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Aubrey speaks to Deputy President for the Patriotic Alliance,Leanne Williams, about their threats to pull out of Ekhuruleni coalition with the ANC, if the ANC doesn’t vote for Marlon Daniels as Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy mayor.

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Guest: Thami Mchunu, Spokesperson at Department Of Public Works

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 Aubrey speaks to City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Solly Msimanga, about his State of the City address.

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Aubrey speaks to SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vav,i on their march against Vat hike, minimum wage and labour law amendments which took place outside parliament earlier today.

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Aubrey speaks to Dr David Anderson, consultant neurologist from Wits University, about some important issues surrounding Parkinson's Disease, including some deep brain stimulation treatments that aim to treat the disease. 

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Aubrey speaks to Equal Education about their ongoing campaign to get adequate scholar transport to schools in the Nquthu area in Kwa-Zulu Natal. 

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Aubrey speaks to the legal representative for convicted racist, Vicki Momberg, about the grounds for their team's appeal against her conviction and sentence.

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Guest:  Madumetsa Phokela, Deputy Chairperson, Democratic Municipal & Allied Workers Union(represents Ekhuruleni Fire Service Workers)

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Guest: Ntuthuzo Ndzomo, Deputy General Secretary of Equal Education

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Aubrey speaks to world renowed Ndebele artist, Esther Mahlangu, about her receiving an honourary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg during last night's graduation ceremony. 

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Aubrey speaks to Lindiwe Hani, daughter of the late SACP leader, Chris Hani, who was assassinated on this day 25 years ago. She pays tribute to her father and also shares her thoughts and memories of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. 

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Aubrey speaks to the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa after reports of protests and a shutdown of nursing colleges in Gauteng 

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Aubrey speaks to the Socio-Economic Rights Institute and the City of Joburg about the continuing need for suitable, adequate housing in the Joburg inner city following the wall collapse yesterday which left three young children dead. 

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Aubrey speaks to the Socio-Economic Rights Institute and the City of Joburg about the continuing need for suitable, adequate housing in the Joburg inner city following the wall collapse yesterday which left three young children dead. 

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Aubrey speaks to Wynand van Vuuren from King Price Insurance about how consumers are evaluated when looking to take out insurance. This in response to a listener query that came through on the show yesterday

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Aubrey speaks to legal officer, Christine Botha, on the need for the food safety to be a priority in South Africa. This after the Listeriosis outbreak at Tiger Brands factories and the recent story of a food safety facility sharing premises with a mortuary in the Pretoria area

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Guest: John Robbie, former 702 talk show host and media personality

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Guest: Elmar Conradie, CEO at Flysafair

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Guest: Christine Botha, Centre for Constitutional Rights legal officer

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Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, National Spokesperson, Correctional Services

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Aubrey speaks to Bishop TB Ngcobo about their support of former President Zuma outside court today

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Aubrey speaks to musician, Chicco Twala, about the song he penned in remembrance of late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. 

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Why Zuma's corruption trial is good for South Africa's constitutional democracy

Aubrey speaks to Professor Dirk Kotze on why he thinks former President Zuma's corruption trial is good for our democracy.

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Aubrey speaks to Musi Maimane leader, Democratic Alliance about the DA federal congress

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 Aubrey speaks to Professor Lyal White Director Johannesburg Business School about the Brazilian president President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who has been ordered to go to prison

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Aubrey speaks to Terrence Govender Chairman, South African Renewable Energy Council about the independent power producer’s deals signed with government to look at alternatives to produce power

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Guest: Nonhlanhla Sifumba, Member Of The Mayoral Committee For Community Development at City Of Joburg

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Aubrey spoke to Hlanganani Dlomo Coordinator Defend Zuma at All Costs Campaign about the ;launch of the campaign to defend Zuma ahead of his court appearance

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Aubrey speaks to David Lewis Executive Director at Corruption Watch about the release of the corruption watch report .

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Aubrey speaks to Darryl Moss MMC for Utility Services, City of Tshwane about the  Tshwane residents affected by flooding can claim from the city .

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Aubrey  Speaks to Livhuwani Mamburu NUM Spokesperson about the petrol bombing of a bus ferrying workers to a mine in Limpopo .

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Aubrey speaks to Anabel Bishop Chief Economist Investec who have analysis on the SA Revenue Services shortfall collections.

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Aubrey speaks to Aunty Sophie De Bruyn South African anti-apartheid activist.about her memories she has shared with the late Mam Winnie Madikizela Mandela .

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Aubrey speaks to Layton Beard Spokesperson at Autombile Association about the petrol price increase .

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Aubrey speaks to David Makhura Gauteng Premier who paid tribute to the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

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Stephen speaks to Athol Trollip Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor about the rally today organized in PE by the DA to gather support for the upcoming vote of no confidence initiated by the EFF against the Mayor

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Stephen speaks to Jim Maxwell sports commentator with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about the sanction given to the 3 Australian cricket players who cheated during a match against South Africa. 

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Stephen speaks to Professor James Grant visiting associate professor, Wits University about the  legal issues that came up in the Vicky Momberg Case .

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Stephen speaks to an Peter Fabricious African correspondent for Daily Maverick about the mistreatment of the Basotho king at the South African boarder which has promoted the South African Government to intervene.

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Stephen speaks to Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina Mayor of Ekurhuleni about the state of the city address and the areas of focus while he is the mayor of the region .

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Stephen speaks to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala Vice Chancellor University of Johannesburg about his appointment at the Higher learning institute .

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Stephen speaks Janine Ogle National Coordinator My Vote Counts about The National Assembly has adopted the Political Party Funding Bill, which will pave the way for political parties to declare who funds them.

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Guest: David Frost, CEO, Southern African Tourism Services Association

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Guest: Dr Stefanie Rohrs, Senior Researcher at Children's Institute University of Cape Town 

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Stephen speaks to Venkat Narayanm Freelance Indian Journalist about the failure by the Guptas to appear before the Indian tax authority’s deadline which was today.

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EWN reporter Clement Manyathela 

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Stephen Grootes spoke to National spokesperson of SASSA, Kgomotso Diseko and the Director of Black Sash, Lynette Maart  about their reaction around the court ruling.

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Stephen Grootes spoke to David Lewis from Corruption Watch about the court ruling being a win for civil society and a warning to state institutions not to squander public money.

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Johan Pieterse, Spokesperson for Tshwane Emergency  Services

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Guest: Sihle Magubane - Entrepreneur & Founder of Sihle’s Brew.

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Stephen speaks Panyaza Lesufi MEC for Education in Gauteng  about eradicating pit toilets in 3 Gauteng schools in a period of three months .

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Stephen speaks to Elijah Mhlanga spokesperson ,Department of Basic Education about the meeting the Basic Education Minister had with education MEC’s on eradicating pit toilets in schools

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Stephen speaks to Nana Radebe City o Joburg EMS and William Ntladi Ekurhuleni EMS who gave an update on areas affected by the rainy weather in Gauteng.

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Stephen speaks to Tebello Chabana Senior Executive Public Affairs and Transformation about the meeting the chamber of mine has had with the minister of Mineral resources.

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Stephen speaks to Sandile Memela SARS Spokesperson about the suspension by the President of South Africa of SARS Commissioners Tom Moyane .

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Stephen speaks to Cllr Petru Mabunda MMC Transport about the grievances raised by SANTACO over the launch of the Harambe Bus Rapid Transport System roll out.

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Stephen speaks to Prof Malegapuru Makgoba Health Ombudsman who spoke about the experience of being health ombudsman during the Life Esidemeni arbitration .

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Stephen speaks to Piers Pigou Senior Consultant for Southern Africa international crisis Group about the visit by the President of South Africa to visit his counterpart in Zimbabwe to strengthen the countries relations

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Stephen speaks to Venkat Narayan Freelance Journalist Based in India about the Gupa family properties being seized in India by tax officials

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