John Robbie's Comment

Polls and pundits suggest that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of President Zuma will be one of the candidates for the upcoming national elections. But will this be a choice that only reflects the party’s preference, or will it also reflect what the people want?    

There are those who are still critical of the importance or value of the tunnels found underground the CBD in Johannesburg. To them…John says this…  

President Jacob Zuma addressed the United Nations General Assembly, with more than 140 heads of state present. John points out a mistake President Jacob Zuma made in his speech, something that Africa Fact Check has pointed out before.

There are so many great initiatives that look at raising money for tackling global problems. But how does one determine which one merits more attention?

John Robbie comments on the Springboks massive loss to the All Blacks, saying it’s not yet time to panic. But skills need to be addressed.

Ricard Mdluli is linked to so many stories in the news at the moment. In his comment John Robbie asked who is Richard Mdluli and what power does he have?  

John spent yesterday playing golf as part of a charity initiative run by Agang Sechaba for two young ladies who are studying in university and doing exceptionally well.  

  We’ve been focusing on tertiary education and the feasibility of free education but there’s a report that was tabled in parliament yesterday about the dismal performance of educators in the primary education sector.    

Yesterday marked the 39th year of Steve Biko’s murder. John asks who the new youth leaders of today are.  

Despite all the controversy and division that has been happening within the ANC and in South Africa on the whole, we seem to be at a crossroad waiting for one final push… John asks what that might be and when it will happen.  

Texting is a huge problem, more so when one looks at the number of deaths reported from such accidents. John points out a very effective campaign on social media that addresses the matter. Go to https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702/?fref=ts to see it  

Wade van Niekerk is back in SA making headlines. John comments on the inspiration he has become today.  

The DA is off to a good start with cutting unnecessary expenses and promising to root out corruption. John recounts similar gestures made in the past by other leaders but also points out the importance of sustaining these gestures with consistency

We spoke to Cricket South Africa yesterday about transformation and their revival into inquiries that were recently abandoned. John looks deeper into the issue.      

John traces the various issues that have been coming up in the SA political landscape and talks about its culmination in today’s #OccupyLuthuliHouse campaign    

John Robbie spoke about the fractions in the ANC and in government. One of the heroes in the struggle, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa – who very well knows the leadership crisis in the country seems to be sitting on the fence about the solutions. He needs to stand up for what’s right or resign.  

John comments about a more efficient way to deal with allegations around corruption in the State-owned enterprises when they arise. He stresses that the uncertainty about South Africa needs to be addressed.

Hair expert Brian Warfield spoke to John Robbie about the perception of black people’s hair and the misconceptions around natural ethnic hair.

John commented about the Twitter and media outrage over a conversation he had with journalist, Mishka Wazar yesterday. He expresses how hurt he feels about the statements that he is racist and reiterates his willingness to understand the issues that he says he is ignorant about.

John commented on the formal on-air  launch of the EOH / 702 Job Creation campaign appealing for CEOs to join us in creating more youth job opportunities through taking on interns and learners.