The Daily Discourse

Is the Suez Canal making a comeback? After months of avoiding the Red Sea because of security and political tensions, shipping companies appear to be cautiously returning to one of the world’s most important trade routes. But with uncertainty still hanging over the region, how confident can they be that the route is safe — and what could this mean for freight costs, shipping times and...

If you’re a parent in the Eastern Cape, has your child’s education been affected by the underfunding of public schools? It’s a question that goes to the heart of a major legal battle, after the Eastern Cape High Court stepped in and ruled that the failure to properly fund public schools in the province is unconstitutional and unlawful. The Citizen reports that the government has...

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Procedural Law at UP, Dr Llewelyn Curlewis is helping Koketso Sachane understand “marital rape” from a legal standpoint. The topic emanated from a listener who was concerned about proving consent within a marriage

Finance Corner: “Debt is a tool, not a life sentence. Managed well, it can build wealth. Managed badly, it can steal your future.” Wealth Manager at Anchor Capital Sandy van der Zanden speaks on using debt to build wealth.  

Cape Town clinics are seeing a surge in cervical cancer screenings. Koketso Sachane gets more details from Caroline Neumuller, a Clinical Medical Officer at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.     

Infrastructure is pivotal for economic growth in the country. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with Infrastructure Specialist, Lufuno Ratsiku.  

Unpacking the hidden truth behind the South African cannabis industry with Cannabis Lawyer (Legal Activist), Gareth Prince on the Daily Discourse with Koketso Sachane    

SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha gives Koketso Sachane an update on Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony.  There seems to be confusion on whether or not he instructed his legal team to withdraw from the commission with fear of incriminating himself should he continue to give evidence.

Women are still earning 26% less than their male counterparts. Haley Parry, Head of Financial Education at Worth is in conversation with Koketso Sachane and Phemelo Motene

Sharonne Adams, Head of Portfolio at the Auditor General South Africa explains the staff complement at the office of the Auditor General of South Africa and the significance of each role

As SA fm celebrates 90 years of existence, we bring back old voices that helped shape the station. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with former SAfm presenter, Phemelo Motene

Corporate bullying has caused many employees to dread going to work and leading to some health challenges. The South African Institute of Employee Relations Professionals (SAIERP) has now started a helpline. Koketso Sachane and Phemelo Motene speak to the Executive Chairman, Lwandile Hasheni .

Founder and activist of One Force SA, Eugene Dooms speaks to Koketso Sachane about the Westbury community being under siege as gang violence escalates

Manager of Financial Consulting at DebtBusters, JP Lombard elaborates on South Africans earning over R50,000 facing debt repayments exceeding their income 

The Supreme Court of Appeal prepares to hear the state’s appeal in the SRD grant case on 25 August. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with #PayTheGrants campaign spokesperson and coordinator, General Moyo on social assistance and access to income support

ANC NEC member, Dr Dickson Masemola speaks to Koketso Sachane about the party's manifesto launch and answers the question why the party is yet to announce mayoral candidates. Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at Nelson Mandela University, gives analysis on the ANC manifesto

Edwin Naidu, Head of Higher Education Media Services with publisher ednews.africa speaks to Jon Gericke on the Pretoria High Court decision to struck off the matter.  

Proteas wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta has been honoured with the prestigious Makhaya Ntini and he joins Jon Gericke 

Peta Dixon, Head of Sponsorships at Investec South Africa speaks to Jon Gericke on the development of women's golf in SA.  

Jon Gericke looks at the electoral landscape of SA with Dr. Delta Milayo Ndou, Research and Programmes Lead at the Political Campaigns Resource Hub  

Jon Gericke unpacks the successes and failures of Operation Vulindlela with Martin Kingston: Executive Chairman, Rothschild & Co South Africa and Kulekani Mathe: BUSA CEO  

Shirley Mlombo, North West Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission speaks to Jon Gericke about the SAHRC report findings into Matlosana Municipality in the North West.  

Joanne Joseph is joined by former SAfm presenter Krivani Pillay on her journey in the media space and SAfm.

Veronica Mente, EFF and SCOPA Member speaks to Joanne Joseph on the NPA's decision to not prosecute some high-profile cases.  

Feedback: Hospital Transport for Kokstad elders Last week, a caller sent a message around hospital transport shortage, Dr Imran Keeka: Chairperson of the KZN Health Portfolio provides us with feedback.