http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 02 September 2010 2 702webmaster@702.co.za In this, the first in a bi-weekly feature on Lead SA, Adriaan Groenewald, director of TowerStone Leadership Centre and author of the weekly Leadership Platform column on the back page of the Star Workplace, joins Redi in studio to talk about the qualities that make a good leader. Bedwetting is common among young kids but can last into the teen years. Doctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. Is it best to use positive reinforcement and allow your child to grow out of it? Brown called in to ask for advice on how to deal with sex toys in his relationship. Listeners phoned in with great advice for him. Redi takes a look at the ongoing saga at the SABC after the suspension of CEO Solly Mokoetle on Friday. In today's world the family unit has become fragmented and many women raise their children without fathers. We see support systems to help single moms manage careers and family together. What about single dads? Is being a single dad harder than being a single mom? Redi takes a look into this world. We cannot eliminate all of the stress in our lives, but we can manage it to avoid or minimise the negative consequences. Resilience involves maintaining flexibility and balance in life as we deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events. The recent furor around tests for a microbial gel to prevent the spread of HIV has raised concerns about medical testing on vulnerable groups. Is there a higher incidence of medical testing in Africa than in other countries? What are the ethics around drug trials? Redi finds out. A report in Business Day earlier this month said the agriculture industry has played down the likelihood of a sharp increase in food prices, though black frost has sharply reduced the availability of some local produce over the past few weeks. Remarriage involves a deconstruction of the institution of marriage itself. First marriages teach people that the off-the-shelf marriage model does not work. Contemporary remarriage can be a more improvisational endeavour. Dr Eve tells us more. Have you ever thought of writing a book? Louise Grantham, CEO and publisher at Bookstorm, tells us what steps to follow in order to get your manuscript into the right hands and hopefully on the shelves. Every year in South Africa learners from schools visit the Apartheid Museum to learn about apartheid. And now residents of Johannesburg will get the opportunity to learn more about the holocaust where approximately six million Jewish people were killed and the genocide that took place in Rwanda where over 800 000 people were mass murdered in 1994. Two years ago it was widely reported that the Land Bank had been sucked dry, with accusations of money laundering, corruption and mismanagement. In a speech at the launch of the Land Bank's annual report earlier this month, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the bank has successfully “turned the corner”. Land Bank CEO Phakamani Hadebe tells us more. Most people agree that some competition is healthy in life. It keeps us sharp and the will to achieve is a healthy one. But is there such a thing as destructive competitiveness? Is there a price to pay for being too competitive? Allegations of trespassing, and complaints by farmers that they have not been informed of the processes characterised the initial exploration into the natural gas potential. Mining company Advasol explains why natural gas extraction is in the interests of the country and how they plan to manage the sensitive environment. The Internet has changed how we communicate, learn and even shop. Now it’s changing the way businesses can promote their wares through a concept called 'social' or 'group' buying, which uses the collective purchasing power of a block of consumers to negotiate better rates from goods and service providers. The Naked Scientist, Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials. “I have heard that margarine is just a molecule away from being plastic. Is that true?” is one of the questions answered in this fascinating show. Is there such a thing as an orgasmic dysfunction? Is it not merely a construct by the medical/pharmaceutical company to get women anxious, and thus more susceptible to buying products, seeking out therapy, medical treatments and even putting themselves at risk to chase this elusive orgasm? Dr Eve explores. John Brand, alternative dispute resolution specialist and director at Bowman Gilfillian Attorneys, says legislation should be amended so strikes lose their protected status when they become violent, allowing employers to take disciplinary steps against those who strike. How can effective negotiation prevent unnecessary strikes? What are the limits of the 'right to strike'? Get answers here. Sometimes life is so full of living - the rushing around, working, eating, socialising, sleeping, that we don't take time to stop and think deeper to what it's all about. What is the meaning behind life to you? What inspires you to make life more meaningful to yourself every day? Have you ever let something ‘slide’ only to overreact the second time it happens? Did you realise in that moment that your reaction could be a result of something that happened before, or did you bury the truth under self-justification and have an unhealthy confrontation as a result? How can we confront each other in a healthy way? The proposed Protection of Information Bill, which gives the government the ability to classify state information prosecute anyone who reveals it, and the idea of a media appeals tribunal to regulate journalists, with the power to fine or even jail them have attracted criticism both locally and internationally. Redi gets viewpoints from all angles. Low-fee private schools are popping up in the most unconventional of places - from abandoned factories to former shopping centres, shacks and high-rise buildings. According to a study on these schools, if these rapid registration trends continue, the low-fee private schooling sector will still be booming in future. Anne Bernstein, head of the Centre for Development and Enterprise tells us more. SAA has partnerships with travel and non-travel partners and claims it offers more choice for your mile. SAA concedes that a customer’s travel experience is not only in-flight but the entire process. Consumer Forum editor Kim Novick looks into the pros and cons of this incentive scheme. Resident sexologist Dr Eve talks about the short and long-term effects of infertility on relationships. Redi speaks to South African opera singer Pretty Yende about her career and her love of opera music. Redi speaks to Professor Lee Berger on how science can help learn about the history of mankind. Dr Helgo Schomer talks to Redi about we get exhausted mid year and how we can deal with it. Former Minister of Defence Ronnie Kasrils talks about memories of his late wife Eleanor Kasrils as detailed in his new book “The Unlikely Secret Agent”. The Naked Scientist, Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials. “Why do humans laugh and what informs our sense of humour?” is one of the questions answered in this fascinating show. Many women report occasional pain with intercourse, but some women have pain with every episode of sexual relations. Men can also get pain before, during, and after sex, and it is important to be clear about when and exactly where the pain arises. Wole Soyinka is among contemporary Africa's greatest writers. He is also one of the continent's most imaginative advocates of native culture and of the humane social order it embodies. Redi finds out more. Schizophrenia, suicidal tendencies, anorexia, anxiety, phobias, hysteria, hypochondria, mood swings, relationship problems, chemical imbalances, addictions, hormone problems, stress, trauma, all of these problems and many more have therapy as at least part of the prescription or cure. How much can be solved with therapy? Can everything be solved with therapy? What can South Africa learn from the way that other governments have solved their problems? How do you feel about your child receiving a tertiary education? It would appear while most parents in South Africa place a high importance on ensuring their children get a college or university education, few are able to achieve this from a financial point of view. The Naked Scientist, Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials. “Why does blonde men’s facial hair often grow out darker?” is one of the questions answered in this fascinating show. Nik looks back at the events of the past week. “Zwelile Mandla Bloodyskelem Mandela” and Hilary Clinton’s daughter’s marriage were on today’s agenda …. this week Nik also features a hilarious interview with President Zuma. Not to be missed! Female ejaculation refers to the expulsion of noticeable amounts of clear fluid by human females from the paraurethral ducts through and around the urethra during or before orgasm. The exact source and nature of the fluid continues to be a topic of debate among medical professionals and is related to doubts over the existence of the G-Spot. A report in the Star newspaper this week confirmed that South Africans spend in the region of R50 billion annually on security. What training and expertise do security guards bring with them when they spend long nights to protect our families or businesses? What is the industry doing to prevent the sale of certificates and ensure the integrity of our private security officers? These and more questions are answered by Terry Scallan, outgoing chairman of the South African Institute of Security (SAIS). Malebo called to give us some perspective on the real problems causing the deterioration in the decline of our health system. He says more black children die today from bad health care than died under apartheid. He says the money is not reaching the impact areas hence SA has taken over the title of the most unequal society in the world. A very poignant call. In the beginning of July, basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the curriculum is to undergo changes in 2012. Our education system needs a good overhaul. What exactly is the minister planning and will the changes serve to effect the changes needed for the successful education of tomorrow's economy? What constitutes normal behaviour? Who is normal? Dr Schomer talks to us about what being normal person means. Planet Fitness has its members up in arms over its recent attempts to collect over R340 million of outstanding debt. The company says this amount has accumulated over the past ten years and acknowledges its previous attempts at collecting the debt have not been successful. What are the rights of you as a consumer in this and similar cases? The Naked Scientist Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials. “How do rockets burn in space if there is no oxygen?” is one of the questions answered in this fascinating Nik looks back at the events of the past week. He thinks that the fact that Billy Gundlefinger is representing Khaya Ncula may mean that he will get full custody of Julius Malema….this week Nik also features an interview with Helen Zille. Not to be missed! Children who are sexually abused by family members experience confusion when they get older, especially when the abuse has been perpetrated in a loving way. We look into this very confronting issue. At the start of the tax season on July 1, SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashule promised a smooth operation, but warned taxpayers that are behind on their payment that SARS will become stricter with collection. SARS say they have introduced a range of changes to pep up their enforcement, and improve accessibility for taxpayers. How is it working so far? Are you having a "hassle-free" tax season? Millions of single South Africans are battling to find like-minded, life partners. Executive matchmaker Bonita Erasmus says that sometimes, people look for love in the wrong places. What are the right places to look for love and should we be looking for love or wait for it to find us? Redi speaks to outgoing Unisa vice chancellor Barney Pityana about his time at the university. According to a Special Report on South Africa in the Economist last month, rape is usually vastly underreported. Redi takes a look at some of the facilities available and asks if there is enough support and care out there for rape survivors? We all get tempted throughout life. This is one thing that is absolutely guaranteed and no one can escape this fate. However, some of us manage to resist those temptations while others succumb to them time after time. Dr Schomer talks to us about how to overcome temptation.