The Honest Truth
Detailed, in depth conversations around the news, politics and happenings in Cape Town. Monday to Thursday 9pm-11pm.
What does the BELA Bill boil down to?
Jonathan Molver and Colin Wardle discuss how the controversial BELA Bill could reshape South Africa’s education system. They’ll also provide insight into key provisions, the political tensions it has sparked, and its potential impact on schools nationwide.
One of Cape Towngem
Dr Ronita Mahilall explores how the St. Luke’s Combined Hospices continues to offer hope and support to families, as it celebrates its 44th milestone anniversary of compassionate care.
One of Cape Town's most iconic gems, turns 44!
Dr Ronita Mahilall shares more on how the St. Luke’s Combined Hospices continues to offer hope and support to families, as it gets ready to celebrate its 44th milestone anniversary of compassionate care!
How can SA ensure that it's boom in tourism, doesn't border on become a bane?
Dayle shares insight on how businesses can prepare (and thrive), as South Africa braces for a surge in international tourists, offering both opportunities and challenges for the local tourism industry.
How can I banish the winter blues, this wet season?
Mona-Lize Moolman shares practical tips on how we could sharpen the focus of our mental well-being while banishing the winter blues, this wet season!
Are global conflicts spurring along authoritarianism across African states?
Rutendo Nyaku and Daniel du Plessis weigh in on whether global conflicts could spur along authoritarianism across African states, as the continent contends with a rapid uptick in conflict.
She’s Next?
Vusi Fele joins the conversation to share more on Absa's She’s Next programme, poised to support women-owned small businesses and champion meaningful impact across the country.
So what does a suboptimal sleep environment feel like?
Charlie shines insight into how a suboptimal sleep environment could pose a tangible risk to your overall health. He’ll also share a couple of tips on how we could eliminate the culprits behind bedroom allergy and asthma attacks.
1000 new permanent jobs for SA's youth?
Adjoa Ayivor shares how they got it right to catalyse a sustainable outcome-led job creation initiative, into 1000 permanent jobs for unemployed youths across South Africa’s most vulnerable communities.
What is SA craving?
Daniele Joubert shares key findings stemming from the release of the Uber Eats Annual Cravings Report - looking into the most popular; the most unusual, and some of the most unique orders that have occurred on the platform for 2023.
Does South Africa’s ageing population comes with any new challenges?
Dr Lauren Johnston will share key findings from her latest paper looking into SA’s ageing population, and why the country should take advantage of capitalizing on the BRICS development cooperation agenda.
Is Google in cahoots with SA's Ministry of Tourism?
Dr Alistair Mokoena will share more on their latest visionary partnership between Google and the Ministry of Tourism to support economic growth and job creation in South Africa.
Get ready, as Mzansi Ballet prepares to dazzle Cape Town with The Queen Show!
Dirk Badenhorst shares more on what we could expect as Mzansi Ballet prepares to dazzle Cape Town later this month with the return of the captivating celebration of ballet: The Queen Show.
Will the 2024 general election be an acid test for us all?
Dr Seelan Naidoo shares insight on why the result of the critical 2024 general election could feel like an acid test for us all, and how five scenarios led him to this conclusion.
How can we save the lives of vulnerable children?
Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg shares more on how we could get involved in saving the lives of vulnerable children confronted by the life-threatening diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease.
What's fuelling the spread of SA's extortion economy?
Greg Arde shares more on what's fuelling the spread of SA's extortion economy across the country.
Is the breakout of violence across the Gaza Strip justified?
Dr Karen Milner and Dr Oscar Van Heerden will weigh in on whether the breakout of violence across the Gaza Strip over the weekend was justified.
MCQP returns for a blast from the past!
Ronen Klugman gives us the scoop on their hushed plans to whisk you and me away on a whimsical journey at South Africa's premier costume celebration: the Mother City Queer Project!
What we could expect from French hospitality, during the much anticipated Rugby World Cup?
French ambassador Martcinon is set to paint a picture of what we could expect from French hospitality, during the much anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup set to kick off on the 08th of September!
Is transcending the limitations of religion possible?
Aida is set to share insight on how you could overcome some of life’s toughest challenges, by tapping into a couple of alternative healing methodologies. This week, Aida shares insight on whether it's possible, to transcend the limitations of religion to form a broader view of who we are.