http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 19 March 2010 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Professor Anthony Turton, a political scientist and vice-president of the International Water Resource Association was on the radio to comment on the response given by Marius Keet, deputy director of water quality at the Department of Water Affairs to the question of whether government is doing enough to address acid mine drainage. 19 March 2010 Marius Keet, deputy director of water quality at the Department of Water Affairs was on the radio to tell us what government is doing to address acid mine drainage which poses a potentially "catastrophic" threat to Johannesburg residents as well as irreversible damage to our ecosystems. 19 March 2010 David Bruce, Senior Research Specialist, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation was on the radio to talk about the proposed amendments to section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act and to answer the question: do these proposed changes give the police the authority to kill and do they minimise the potential for error? 18 March 2010 R&B singer Danny K and Kwaito star Kabelo Mabalane was on the radio to encourage people to join the fight against crime by supporting the SHOUT campaign. Info to listeners: The song can be downloaded by smsing 33335 with the word SHOUT (cost R20 and all proceeds will go towards the fight against crime). 17 March 2010 Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training was on the radio to discuss the recommendations made by the Ministerial Committee Review of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which lays the groundwork for the government’s commitment to making free education available for the poor up to undergraduate level. 17 March 2010 Dr Jon Patricios is a sports physician in private practice in Johannesburg, president of the South African Sports Medicine Association and a consultant to the BokSmart rugby safety programme was on the radio to tell us about a new programme he’s embarked on which aims to educate and rid school sport of the abuse of supplements and anabolic steroid use. 17 March 2010 Jeremy Gardiner, director of Investec Asset Management was on the radio to explain why we should be taking an interest in Greece’s financial woes, why the euro matters to people outside the eurozone and to comment on any possible ripple effects Greece’s debt crisis can have on South Africa. 16 March 2010 Ash Belford, General Manager in the office of the head of the National Intelligence Agency was on the radio to explain why the National Intelligence Agency is conducting security clearances on both public servants and private individuals which many describe as invasive and excessive. 15 March 2010 John Robbie in Abu Dhabi was on the radio to give us an update on the 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards, staged yesterday in Abu Dhabi. 11 March 2010 Nazir Alli, CEO of the South African National Roads Agency was on the radio to give us an update on the facelift taking place currently on Joburg’s busiest roads. 11 March 2010 Dr Audrey Gule, Chief of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services was on the radio to discuss the dangers paramedics face while on duty and what help is needed. Talk Radio 702 is also taking the initiative to facilitate a meeting between the police, provincial and private ambulance services to put the issues on the table and see what needs to be done to make their job safer. 10 March 2010 Tom Jones, legendary Welsh singer and one of the biggest entertainers in music history was on the radio to share how he escaped a less-than-rosy early career digging ditches and selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door to becoming one of the greatest soul singers who ever drew breath. He will also tell us what to expect in concert in April. Concert details: Saturday 10th April 2010, Superbowl Sun City, Tickets R330 – R580. 10 March 2010 Chris Smith was on the radio to speak about the challenges of driving in emergency situations. 09 March 2010 Some cultures have strong anti-owl cultural beliefs. As a result owls are sometimes killed. Wendy Wilson from the Johannesburg zoo sheds some light on the importance of preserving owls. 09 March 2010 Dr Audrey Gule, Chief of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services was on the radio to discuss the dangers paramedics face while on duty and what help is needed. Talk Radio 702 is also taking the initiative to facilitate a meeting between the police, provincial and private ambulance services to put the issues on the table and see what needs to be done to make their job safer. 09 March 2010 Alan Silverman, our Hollywood entertainment correspondent was on the radio to tell us who scooped the most gongs at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday night and to share some behind the scenes moments and red carpet highlights. 08 March 2010 Mthunzi Mdwaba, Vice-President, Business Unity South Africa was on the radio to explain the significance of the President’s state visit to Britian, to comment on the impact of the negative media coverage relating to the President’s personal life and to give us an update on business talks taking place with potential investors. 05 March 2010 André Rieu, Dutch violinist, conductor, and composer also known as the King of Waltz was on the radio to talk about his SA tour which kicks off at the Sun City Super Bowl on the 23th of April and will be staging shows in Durban and Cape Town. Info for listeners: For more information and tour updates, please visit www.andrerieu.com. 05 March 2010 Barbara Hogan, Public Enterprises Minister was on the radio to explain long-term plans to ensure a steady supply of electricity in this country and to offer some reassurances for the World Cup when demand is expected to peak. 04 March 2010 Barbara Creecy, Gauteng MEC for Education was on the radio to invite retired teachers to attend a seminar aimed at getting them involved on a voluntary basis in strengthening the quality of teaching at schools. 04 March 2010 Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, Mayor of the Tshwane metro council was on the radio to address service delivery complaints raised on Talk Radio 702 by Pretoria residents and to respond to Yusuf Abramjee’s suggestion for a City Hall meeting open to the public, which will afford citizens the opportunity to raise their concerns directly with the Mayor. 04 March 2010 Irvin Khoza , Local Organising Committee Chairman was on the radio to give us an update on the state of readiness of the country’s 2010 venues, as well as, efforts made to offer accessible accommodation to visitors, make transportation easy during the World Cup and address security concerns. 02 March 2010 Neil Fourie, Project Manager of the Mbombela stadium was on the radio to address concerns that the stadium has no pitch 100 days before kick-off 02 March 2010 Ryk Neethling, four time Olympian and sporting icon was on the radio to tell us about Swimming SA’s 24 Hour Swimathon 2010 which aims to break the Guinness World Record for the most swimmers participating in a 24 hour swimming relay and takes place at the Ellis Park Swimming Pool from midday Friday, 5 March to midday the next day. The event highlights the plight of the millions of South Africans who cannot yet swim. The funds raised via this initiative will allow for the Learn to Swim programme to place portable pools in communities that do not have swimming facilities, especially in the rural areas. For more information please visit. www.swimsa.co.za 01 March 2010 SIR CLIFF RICHARD, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur was on the radio to talk about the reunion tour with The Shadows coming to South Africa in March. 26 February 2010 Jerome Valcke FIFA secretary general was on the radio to comment on South Africa’s readiness for the World Cup with almost 100 days to go. We find out what’s ready, what’s not, how ticket sales are doing and what needs to be changed in future world cups 25 February 2010 Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s brother and a member of the original Jackson 5 was on the radio to share his impressions of South Africa 25 February 2010 Brian Martin, Ombudsman, Short Term Insurance Industry was on the radio to respond to all the calls we received on the show yesterday complaining that insurance companies dictate to their clients where to go to have their jewels replaced with preferred jewelers controlling the market. 25 February 2010 Nick Gales, Principal Researcher for the Australian Antarctic Division's Australian Marine Mammal Centre was on the radio to talk about a whale research expedition to the Antarctica aimed at using the findings to prove that whales don’t need to be killed to be studied. 24 February 2010 Mandy Wiener, Eyewitness News Reporter was on the radio to talk about how the Eyewitness News team exposed backstreet abortionists offering women safe and pain-free terminations to their pregnancy by peddling pills to induce labour. 24 February 2010 Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson for the Presidency was on the radio to give us feedback on the Presidential Hotline, to comment on the VIP protection Unit’s handling of the student who allegedly disrespected the President and to elaborate on the President’s plans to initiate a national dialogue on what constitutes South Africa' s "moral code". 22 February 2010 Jacques Grobbelaar, Executive Chairman, Stadium Management South Africa was on the radio to inform listeners how to book a tour of Soccer City, how much it will cost and what it will entail. To book a tour of Soccer City contact: Niki Mostert Sales and Marketing Manager on 082 823 3786 or email niki@stadiummanagement.co.za 22 February 2010 Dr Iraj Abedian is an economist by training and has extensive business and research experience in South Africa. He was on the radio to discuss the challenges that the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan is faced with tabling his first national budget. We look to the Minister of Finance to show us the decisiveness and clarity that was lacking in the President’s state of the Nation Address, will he deliver? 18 February 2010 Zwelinzima Vavi Cosatu general secretary was on the radio to comment on Pravin Gordhan’s 2010 Budget. 18 February 2010 Interview with Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance was on the radio to elaborate on the importance of business, labour and government putting their differences over economic policy aside in the country's best economic interests, a message he communicated in his 2010 budget speech. 18 February 2010 Dr Karl Le Roux, Chairperson, of the Rural Health Advocacy Project was on the radio to explain how the Rural Health Advocacy Project arrived at the decision to challenge President Zuma to shadow a rural doctor for a day. 16 February 2010 The Secretary-General of COSATU was on the radio to give his views on the State of the nation address and also respond the statements made by the Sowetan and City Press. 15 February 2010 Judith February, Head of Political Information and Monitoring Services: Institute for Democracy in South Africa was on the radio to comment on the President’s State of the Nation Address speech. 15 February 2010 Christo Brand, Mandela’s favourite prison warder on Robben Island was on the radio to share his recollection of the years he spent guarding the prisoner who later became the first president of a non-racial South Africa. 11 February 2010 Mark Peters, well known photographer on the ‘frontline’ in many parts of the world for major publications such as Newsweek and possibly the first photographer to get the picture out of Mandela as a free man was on the radio to share how he beat the wire services on February 11, 1990 to claim the first picture of Mandela as a free man. 11 February 2010 Trevor Manuel, Minister in the Presidency of National Planning Commission and one of the most prominent leaders in the resistance movement of the 1980s was on the radio to talk about some of the behind the scenes preparations that were taking place on the day that Nelson Mandela was released, twenty years ago today, while the world was waiting to catch a glimpse of him and hear him speak. 11 February 2010 Judith February, Head of Political Information and Monitoring Services at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa was on the radio to discuss the President’s State of the Nation Address. 11 February 2010 Mandela’s daughter takes us back in time to the 10th of February 1985 with her world famous speech, My Father Says 10 February 2010 Marina Constas, Director of BBM attorneys and Specialist Sectional title attorney was on the radio to address an issue that was brought to our attention by one of our listeners who is on the body corporate in a sectional title and wants to know how can trustees go about enforcing overcrowding house rules so that their building won’t be used as "free" accommodation for 2010 World Cup "visitors"? 10 February 2010 A political analyst’s comment on the President’s third apology to the nation for having fathered a child out of wedlock. 10 February 2010 The Deputy Minister of Transport talks about the benefits of the new road accident scheme, the demerit system and the nationalization of mines. 10 February 2010 UK’s favourite and most controversial motoring journalist shares highlights of Top Gear Live in South Africa in February. 10 February 2010 Makhaya Ntini- Proteas Fast Bowler was on the radio to talk about his benefit dinner. What are his thoughts on Mickey Arthur’s resignation. His thoughts on transformation, and why are we not seeing more Ntini’s coming through the system. 04 February 2010 The MEC responded to allegation that her department did not have money to pay their contractors by saying there is money allocated for payouts and that contractors should contact her on 082 338 1170. 04 February 2010 Stephen chats to Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Zindzi Mandela who share their experience of February 2 1990. They tells us their thoughts and emotion son that special day. 02 February 2010