The Daily Discourse

South African digital marketing strategist, Mongezi Mtati explains the findings of "The township customer experience report" and how service delivery failures impact the cost of living in the country.    

One thing's for sure - we can't simply coast through life without a proper financial plan. That would mean leaving too much to chance, and not adequately planning for the future. As always on a Wednesday morning, Bryan Hirsch, of Bryan Hirsch, Collier and Associates is with us to talk through some key aspects of this  

The Road Freight Association is calling this fuel price hike a  hammer blow to road freight logistics . And ultimately, it’s not just the trucking industry that takes the hit — we, the consumers at the end of the chain, are likely to feel it too, as higher transport costs filter through to the prices we pay.  Guest: Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association  

For the past few days, we’ve been unpacking a Constitutional Court ruling with major implications for asylum seekers. The court has confirmed that even people who entered South Africa irregularly or outside an official port of entry can still apply for asylum. The Western Cape High Court reached the same conclusion last year. So, what does this ruling mean in practice? Let’s get clarit...

Yesterday, you had your say on the impact of rising fuel prices on the taxi industry — and the possibility that passengers could soon feel the pinch through higher fares. The South African National Taxi Council has been consulting on the issue and is expected to take it to its National Executive Committee today for further consideration.  Guest: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO spokesperson &nbsp...

A question for the women listening this morning: when last did you have a mammogram? It may be uncomfortable, and that can be enough to make many of us put it off. But early detection can make all the difference. Breast cancer affects one in 28 South African women. The good news this Breast Cancer Awareness Month is that advances in screening and treatment are helping more women detect the disease...

Director of Mzansi Ballet, Dirk Badenhorst is in conversation with Joanne Joseph about the upcoming shows at the University of Pretoria on the 7th and 8th October.

Head of Audit at the Auditor General South Africa, Sharonne Adams speaks to Joanne Joseph audit outcome. These are as a result of monies being paid without the service being received  

SANEF's Chair for Media Freedom, Nicki Gules speaks on the ruling for media coverage of the AKA and Tibz murder trial  

Fuel prices are set to increase at midnight. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with President of General Industries Workers Union of SA, Mametlwe Sebei on the impact of the constant price hikes on the cost of living for ordinary South Africans    

Country programme manager and Director at ActionAid South Africa, Sakhile Zungu demystifies the Disinformation code which was promulgated on 4th of September ahead of the 4th of November Local Government Elections

A significant shift from the Jehovah’s Witnesses on blood transfusions. The religious group has changed its position, allowing members to make their own decision about whether to accept certain blood components when medically necessary. The Health Department has welcomed the move. So, what does this change mean for patients and healthcare workers?  Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for...

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has spent another weekend behind bars, as disturbing allegations emerged during his bail hearing in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Sibiya faces five charges, including rape, sexual grooming of a minor and human trafficking. The case now turns to whether he will be granted bail.  Guest: Karyn Maughan: News24 legal specialist...

The Auditor-General is raising the alarm over irregular spending in South Africa’s public higher education and training sector. Irregular expenditure has jumped from 176-million rand to 466-million rand in the past financial year. The findings come from the AGSA’s Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report, presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Tr...

Climate change is increasingly being described as a health crisis — and now Wits researchers and international partners want the World Health Organization to formally declare it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. They argue that the health impacts of climate change demand a coordinated global response, particularly to protect the world’s most vulnerable people.  G...

Thanks to a R341-million donation from alumnus Chris Seabrooke, the university is preparing to build a new Cultural Precinct designed to serve not just students, but the wider community. So, what will this new cultural space bring to Johannesburg? Let’s find out. Guest: Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University Director: Development,

That’s why the newly refurbished emergency department at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg matters. The refurbishment was sponsored by FirstRand Group, and we’re joined by its Head of Social Investment to talk about the project and the support it will provide to women and children.  Guest: Kone Gugushe, Head of Social Investment at FirstRand Group

Well, it appears that pressure may have paid off. Eskom has now extended its waiver on registration-related charges for small solar systems — and this time, until further notice.  Guest: Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO

We received a voice note this week from a listener in Makhanda who’s deeply concerned about shortages of chronic medication. Before we go any further, let’s hear what she had to say. We then decided to follow up and find out what’s behind these shortages, and what’s being done about them. Joining us is Khadija Jamaloodien, Chief Director of Health Products Procurement at th...

We started a series last week getting to know the team of young chefs that make up Team Masakhane which is set to represent South Africa in the Culinary Olympics in Luxembourg.  Guest: Elizabeth Ncube, a graduate of HTA School of Culinary Art currently working at the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, TUT ViceChancellor & Principal tells Bertha Charuma that the world or work is as confused as Higher Education Institutions on what skills are needed to increase employability of graduates.  

SABC Group CEO, Nomsa Chabeli explains to Bertha Charuma what the future of jobs look like for the public broadcaster.     

Bryan Hirsch, Financial advisor at Bryan Hirsch, Colly and Associates  answers the following

Advocate Brenda Madumise: Director Wise 4 Afrika & GBV Activist and  Matshidiso Lencoasa, public finance specialist and member of the Budget Justice Coalition react to  President Cyril Ramaphosa's GBVF speech and plans to tackle the scourge.  

Senior Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal at Tshwane University of Technology, Tseliso Mohlomi speaks on the integration of AI in daily lives to limit people doing mundane work so they can spend time with family. Mohlomi also shares that artisanal skills like plumbing will still be pivotal in the future.