How the other side live
From Soweto to Sandton Square is quite a change of scene. Today we've looking at more topics that you've told us you want to talk about including the changing political scene in, as one of our audience members said yesterday ' the huge shadow of Nelson Mandela.' Also on the agenda, the power of the unions and if South Africa can be a leader in the world despite problems with HIV/Aids and crime.
There is a football awards ceremony tonight three days after the nail-biting cup final which ended in penalties between Johannesburg's sworn rivals the . This has scuppered some of our audience's plans. I've been speaking to the unofficial 'number 1' fan of both teams who were really looking forward to joining us. Very kindly they've agreed to come to our last hour and will no doubt tell us if they think the World Cup in 2010 will bolster African football.
And is sport in South Africa a unifier or a divider? Do the old Black/White football/rugby divisions still apply?
We've currently looking for security guards to join our audience. The called a strike last week caused huge problems for Jo'burgers. On Friday we went to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ offices in the city and were let in the building by a guard without his uniform, who was worried about reaction to his decision to work. We also have the Chief Economist and Head of Policy for COSATU, Neva Makgetla, joining us. You've told us you want answers to questions like these, is South Africa's economy still driven by Whites? Do women get a fair share? Are unions too powerful?
And what about the social issues that are a drain on the economy? What toll does HIV/Aids and high crime rates have on Africa's superpower? We'll ask our Sandton audience, and we want you to tell them your impressions and advice for the country. Send us your questions and comments and remember to include a phone number if you want to take part.
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