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‘Awe ma se kind” says Rotendo Hwindingwe. This suprised me and I reacted with a huge smile, ‘eish, ma – se – kind’. He replied, ‘Ja, ek kan ‘n bietjie praat!” This was […]
How remarkable is the internet? It has transformed our engagement and interaction with one another and society. There are challenges, yes, but that is not surprising given the disparities in our world. Clearly visible […]
Thabo Bester’s girlfriend, Dr Nandipha Magudumana made a brief appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court, Thursday afternoon, 13 April. Bester is now being monitored, around the clock, in a maximum-security section […]
I am so thrilled I followed up on a lead Nils sent me one evening. Nils is a listener and asked whether I would be interested to chat with Dieter Eiselen. Dieter is currently […]
Love cannot be contained, and it can be felt beyond the confines of nationality, culture or race. Speaking of the latter. Acceptance of interracial relationships is on the rise despite the targeted crime on […]
Ted Bloom, Independent Energy Expert, joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth, to unpack and explain the recent spite in load shedding. If you want to know The Honest Truth, listen to the conversation here: […]
Dr Thobile Sifunda joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth, to tell us more about her book ” I refuse to be called black – Unapologetically African”. Listen to the conversation here: I refuse to […]
Ms Tara Garady the National Psychosocial Coordinator of TB/HIV Care , joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth to tell us more about the Step up Project. Listen to the conversation here: Harm reduction’ approach to […]
How healthy soil can mitigate Climate Change. Karen Shippey, Chief Director for Sustainability at the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth: Listen to the conversation here: 5 December […]
Yusuf Abramjee, Founder of Tax Justice South Africa, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation here: Fight for tax justice A TAX revolt is not the answer to the […]
St Benedict’s takes a stand against gender violence, launching Manifesto on Masculinity Dr. D.O. Oerson – Campus Headmaster for Community Wellness and Advancement joined Benito Vergotine in on The Honest Truth, listen to the conversation […]
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, City of Cape Town, joined Benito Vergotine in studio to discuss the major challenge in the metropolitan areas for burial space. Listen to the conversation here: City […]
Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation here: We are getting things done in the Western Cape Today we […]
The Honest Truth: A call for better healthcare for SA transgenders on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Edward Sibanda from the NGO, Beyond Zero as well as Dr Anastacia Tomson, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to call for a better healthcare for SA Transgenders. Listen to the conversation here: SA Transgender community […]
Mr. Francis Lai Hong, Deputy Chairperson of the Chinese Association, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation here: CHINESE COMMUNITY TAKES ANTI-CHINESE HATE SPEECH TO THE EQUALITY COURT On […]
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICY MUST MAKE BUSINESS SENSE TO DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES. Deon van Zyl, Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum, joined Benito Vergotine in studio to discuss the inclusionary housing policies. Listen […]
Geoff Jacobs, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined Benito Vergotine to unpack the effects of the SAA strike. Listen to the conversation here: SAA strike will only hasten its demise More […]
South Africa showed the highest prevalence of cyberbullying in a recent report by Ipsos Global, based on research in 28 countries. The report showed that more than 80% of South Africans said they were aware of cyberbullying and almost […]
Ilse van Schalkwyk, Chief Director: Economic Sector Support at the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation here: No more unabridged birth certificate needed Scrapping […]
COURT CASE ASKS WHETHER ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE WORTHY OF DIGNITY AND RESPECT Liesl Stander, legal advisor and parliamentary liaison, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to discuss the sensitive topic of bodily remains of a […]
DA WC calls on public comment on NHI Bill The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape urges members of the public to vigorously interrogate and comment on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. Opportunities for […]
Garron Gsell, chief executive and founder of the Men’s Foundation and prostate cancer survivor Darren Robertson, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation here: Movember!!! Men Get Screened! How […]
Ryland Fisher, Chief Executive of Ikusasa Lethu Media, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to unpack the vicious response by police to migrants in Cape Town last week. Listen to the conversation here: Police need sensitivity […]
Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to unpack the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement announced by Minister Tito Mboweni today. Listen to the conversation here: Western Government: We will […]
SA Women Fight Back is a national community of united women networking to bring about change and improvement for all women and gender based violence in South Africa. Through non-violent, collaborative engagement we lobby, influence […]
Springbok win over Wales: 5 talking points Sport24 Journalist, Herman Mostert, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth, talking Rugby World Cup. Can we bring the Webb Ellis trophy back home? Listen to […]
Leadership in the Democratic Alliance (DA) is at the centre of everyone attention. Brian Mhlanga, an Executive Business, Life and Leadership coach joined Benito Vergotine to discuss the turmoil in the Democratic Alliance. Listen to […]
Friederike Bubenzer and Ric Amansure from the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to talk about violence in schools and what can be done about it. Listen to the conversation here: […]
Wasima Fisher, Social Work Manager at Cape Mental Health, talks to Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth about the Cape Town International Kite Festival. Listen to the conversation here: “Let Hope Fly” ‘Let Hope Fly’ […]
Premier Winde calls on President Ramaphosa to act now on load shedding In the face of another load shedding crisis, President Ramaphosa must act to allow municipalities to procure power from Independent Power Producers Listen […]
Dr Nasiha Soofie, a medical doctor as well as PhD candidate specializing in infectious diseases, spoke to Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth about the dangers of rabies. Listen to the conversation here: What is […]
The South African Gymnastics Federation is ecstatic with the results of its Women’s Artistic Team who have competed at the 2019 Artistic World Championships in Stuttgart this week. Caitlin Rooskrantz, Naveen Daries and Mammule Rankoe […]
Farm workers are an integral part of South Africa’s economy and the food system. Yet they are often food insecure themselves, marginalised and vulnerable to exploitation. Listen to the conversation with Professor Ruth Hall on […]
TENS OF THOUSANDS RALLY TO END MODERN-DAY SLAVERY AROUND THE WORLD Listen to the conversation with Cornel Viljoen from the A21 South African team here: Slavery in 2019 On October 19, 2019, tens of thousands […]
World Homeless Day is commemorated on 10 October. CEO of Community Chest, Lorenzo Davids and Councillor Zahid Badroodien joined Benito Vergotine in conversation to look at homelessness in Cape Town. Listen to the conversation here: […]
ADVANCED FEE SCAMS TARGET THE MOST VULNERABLE Listen to Benito Vergotine’s conversation with Bryan Smith from WONGA here: Don’t get scammed Consumers are urged to be on high alert as the rate of advanced fee […]
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SAYS GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT A SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE. Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on Monday 7 October. Listen to the conversation here: […]
Styli Charalambous, the CEO of The Daily Maverick, joined Benito Vergotine on The Honest Truth to talk about the route that they have travelled to make sure that their magazine is revenue safe and the role that […]
It’s more than just a coat of paint- it’s the entire movement and message behind it. Listen to the conversation with Christopher Thorpe, Spokesperson for the Pinky Promise Movement on The Honest Truth with Benito […]
Doctors urged to learn more about the potentially harmful and beneficial effects of cannabis Listen to the conversation with Dr Louis Roos on The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine here: High time for a better […]
Die storie van die 63-jarige Tannie Poppie van Laingsburg wat ‘n bestaan maak deur haar roosterbrode langs die pad te verkoop, het Suid Afrikaners se harte geraak. Die tannie se lewenslus is regtig aansteeklik! Stan […]
Some 250 million children under five (43%) in low to middle income countries are at a higher risk of not achieving their full potential due to extreme poverty and not receiving nurturing care . […]
Shahied Ajam, Chairperson of the District 6 Working Committee, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on Thursday 19 September to give us an update about the latest District 6 land claims court developments. Shahied also told […]
On Thursday 19 September, Premier Alan Winde joined Benito Vergotine in conversation, to unpack the most comprehensive and expensive safety plan in the history of the Western Cape. Listen to the conversation here: Premier Alan […]
Principals Academy Trust – Addressing the dire need for support in the Foundation Phase of education. Brucy Probyn, Derrick Moore and Paul Cassar from the Principals Academy Trust joined Benito Vergotine in studio on Wednesday […]
Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the SANDF deployment will be extended by a further six months. Listen to the conversation on The Honest […]
Lawyers against Abuse demands government to strengthen the justice system response to these crimes. On Thursday 12 September, Rethabile Mosese , Senior Staff Attorney at Lawyers Against Abuse, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The […]
PARENTS’ RIGHT TO BURY THEIR UNBORN BABY TO BE DECIDED SOON On Tuesday 9 September, Craig Snyders, Attorney for Cause for Justice, joined Benito Vergotine in studio to discuss this sensitive topic. Listen to the […]
Close friend and UWC Media Manger, Gasant Abarder, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth, to share his memories and pay tribute to his “coach” Chester Williams. Listen to the conversation here: Good […]
This week, Peter Tabichi, Global Teacher Prize winner of 2019, will be visiting Cape Town to attend a number of events around the City, including the WEF where he will be presenting. Peter Tabichi joined Benito Vergotine […]
Statement by Premier Alan Winde on the rapes and murders of women, by men, in society On Tuesday 3 September, Premier Winde joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth. Listen to the conversation […]
ENTER THE EXCEPTIONAL NURSE CAMPAIGN ‘NIGHT RUN TO HONOUR NURSES’ NOW! On Monday 2 September, Sister Teresa, Founder of the Exceptional Nurse Campaign, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth. Listen to the […]
The Honest Truth: Fight Back SA teaches young women how to defend, disarm and immobilize an attacker
Nicole Mirkin – Founding Director of Fight Back SA and Etienne Gerreira – Founder and Owner of True Krav Cape Town, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on Wednesday 28 August. Listen to the conversation here: […]
Tamiko Cuellar, Speaker, International Business Strategist, Author and Thought Leader, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on Tuesday 27 August. Listen to her inspirational conversation here: American Speaker Focuses on Entrepreneurship and Breaking the Cycle of […]
Minister Fritz notes failures to charge those arrested during SANDF intervention, offers Court Watching Brief services Minister Fritz joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on Thursday 22 August, listen to the conversation here: Minister Fritz – […]
Cable thieves and vandals have caused major disruptions to Cape Town’s railway network, forcing the cancellation of 27 passenger train routes and causing peak-hour commuter delays. Metrorail spokesperson in the Western Cape, Riana Scott, joined […]
On Tuesday 20 August, Alexa Russell-Matthews, Adoption Advocacy Manager from Arise joined Benito Vergotine in conversation. If you are adoptive parents or an adult adoptee, or just thinking about adopting a child – this Conference […]
Sexual Abuse Prevention Tools for Children to be Revealed at African Child Trauma Conference by International Sociology Researcher THE rate of sexual violence in South Africa is among the highest in the world and young children are its most vulnerable target […]
NHI MODEL WILL HARM THE ENTIRE SA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM On Thursday 15 August, Liesl Smit spoke to Dr Chris Archer, CEO of the South African Private Practitioners’ Forum on The Honest Truth. According to Dr […]
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on everyone to make the fight against crime their responsibility, following another violent weekend in the province, which saw crime and deaths escalate. Premier Winde joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on Wednesday […]
Derek Boshard, inventor of the Freedom Walters, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on Tuesday 13 August on The Honest Truth, to share the story behind these nifty gadgets with us. Listen to the conversation with […]
Cape of Good Hope SPCA Inspector, Carina Bodenstein, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on Monday 12 August, to unpack the strict guidelines to ensure that animals do not suffer unnecessarily during Eid-ul-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice). […]
Author and lecturer, Meg Vandermerwe, paid tribute to her mentor, Toni Morrison, on The Honest Truth Wednesday 7 August. Toni Morrison, the Nobel laureate in literature whose best-selling work explored black identity in America — […]
Mmatshemo Matlakala, Nicole Funk and Yossabel Chetty joined Benito Vergotine in conversation Tuesday 6 August on The Honest Truth. Listen to these three inspirational young female MBA students here: UCT GSB places great importance on […]
Lynn Hill, Change Maker and Inspirational Powerhouse, joined Benito Vergotine in the Honest Truth studio on Monday 5 August. Listen to the conversation here: Lynn Hill – Change Maker Lynn is a born inspirer, a near […]
In the famous words of American philosopher William James, it is with children who learn to read fluently and well: They begin to take flight into whole new worlds as effortlessly as young birds take […]
World Earth Overshoot Day 29 July, SA’s has come and gone #MovetheDate If all people in the world lived like South Africans did in relation to the Earth’s resources, we would need 1.7 planets1, says […]
On Thursday 25 July, Guillaume Doane, CEO of Africa Oil & Power (AOP) joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth to unpack the South African energy industry as well us the importance of […]
Life-changing Insights from Coaching the World’s Best Cricketers In 2008, a few days after being selected to coach the Indian cricket team, Gary Kirsten and Paddy Upton set themselves the goals of winning the World […]
On Tuesday 23 July, author Gabi Lowe, joined Benito Vergotine in studio on The Honest Truth. Gabi’s daughter, Jenna Lowe was a frequent visitor to the Smile90.4FM studios, and we fought her battle with Pulmonary […]
Fines for Homeless People? An urgent discussion initiated and hosted by the Community Chest took place at its offices in Cape Town on 8 July 2019 with the express purpose of considering the recent reports […]
This year for Mandela Day the Girl Guides of the Western Cape came together to make over a 1000 Mugs of Love! When asked how this idea came about, Tanya Prinsloo, Communications and Marketing Chairperson, […]
HERI AT UCT IS DRIVING A NEW GENERATION OF FEMALE SCIENTISTS The story of human evolution has long been told with fossils from South Africa – discovered by a privileged few. The Human Evolution Research […]
Heart Kids South Africa is dedicated to provide support, encouragement and hope to families of children with Congenital Heart Defects and Acquired Heart Disease, while raising awareness with the aim of improving the level of […]
Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation on The Honest Truth, Tuesday 16 July. It’s been exactly a month in the office for Minister Simmers. He unpacks housing focus areas in […]
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found that a relatively unknown piece of legislation could be a new ace up the sleeves of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as it tries to […]
Let’s build safer communities, together. OPINION EDITORIAL BY MINISTER ALBERT FRITZ When visiting a bereaved family in Uitsig some weeks ago, I was struck by how gangsterism, criminality and criminal impunity are undermining the sense […]
Western Cape crime requires multi-pronged approach which should include SANDF peacekeeping. Premier Alan Winde joined Liesl Smit in conversation on The Honest Truth on Wednesday evening, calling for the SANDF to stop crime in the […]