The Daily Discourse

Dr Dimitri Liakos, plastic and reconstructive surgeon at WDGMC with fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery and super microsurgery speaks to Joanne Joseph about the innovative surgery that helped a 12-year old living with Moebius syndrome

Dr Imran Keeka, KZN Legislature Health Portfolio Chairperson gives Joanne Joseph feedback on the crisis at Usher Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. 

Joanne Joseph profiles Retang Phaahla, Co-founder of Setšong Tea Crafters and 2025 Bold Woman Award winner and  Dr Phindile Cebekhulu-Msomi, Founder and CEO of Hazile Group and recipient of the 2025 Bold Future Award  

Nqobile Ndlovu, Sports Business Researcher & Founder Of Cash N Sport speaks to Joanne Joseph about Fun Valley which was meant to be a high performance centre for football development 

Howard Ndaba, Free State Education spokesperson answers questions around the reconstruction of \Western Holdings Primary school in Welkom  

Nthabiseng Dubazana Director at Dubazana Attorneys speaks to Joanne Joseph about the KZN government  clamping down on landlords housing illegal immigrants  

A core package of essential healthcare services could soon become a reality for South Africans. The Board of Healthcare Funders is exploring a basic set of medical benefits aimed at expanding access to care and advancing Universal Health Coverage.  GUEST: Katlego Mothudi: Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF),

Many South Africans are leaving retirement planning dangerously late. A new Sanlam Benchmark Survey shows most people only start preparing for retirement three years before they stop working, leaving little time to build adequate savings.  GUEST: John Anderson: Managing Executive, Sanlam Corporate:

Dozens of municipalities are facing a funding crunch after the National Treasury temporarily suspended grants to 69 councils over financial mismanagement and wasteful spending. The affected municipalities include several major metros accused of failing to manage public funds responsibly.  GUEST: Miyelani Holeni: Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consultancy Group  

An investigation by the Health Ombud has found no evidence that the deaths of six KwaZulu-Natal Health Department employees were linked to victimisation, bullying or poor working conditions. Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena announced the findings yesterday after investigating the deaths of six healthcare workers at six different hospitals.  Guest: Dr Zanele Bikitsha: South African Medical...

An investigation by the Health Ombud has found no evidence that the deaths of six KwaZulu-Natal Health Department employees were linked to victimisation, bullying or poor working conditions. Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena announced the findings yesterday after investigating the deaths of six healthcare workers at six different hospitals.  Guest: Professor Taole Mokoena: The Health Ombud...

Sanjith Hannuman, CEO and Founder of AVIB Consultants speaks to Joanne Joseph about how lifestyle audits would help restore the integrity of the police force (SAPS)

Wealth Management Specialist at Anchor Capital, Sandy Van Der Zanden asks the question “Are You Rich… or Just Earning a Good Salary?

Senior advisor at the Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Teaching and Learning, Hanelie Adendorff speaks to Joanne Joseph about how institutions of Higher Education are embracing generative AI  

The Con court finds certain Refugees Act provisions unconstitutional. Joanne Joseph speaks to Dr Roseline Muvhevhi, Postdoc Research Fellow in the Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare    

Government plans to implement lifestyle audits for public servants. Joanne Joseph speaks to the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) Chief Director Public Administration Ethics, Dr Salomon Hoogenraad-Vermaak on the pipelines of the audit process which also includes the Special Investigating Unit (SIU)  

New car sales are rising inthe country. Joanne Joseph speaks to Shinny Gobiyeza, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Business Council, NAAMSA.    

A landmark Constitutional Court ruling is set to reshape how public land is used for housing in South Africa. Days after the judgment in the long-running Tafelberg case, governments are weighing its implications for future developments. The court found that authorities failed to properly consider whether the Cape Town property could have been used for affordable housing before trying to sell it.&n...

For residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, water and power outages have become an all-too-familiar reality. Now, with the crisis reaching breaking point, the metro's acting city manager has reportedly turned to outside experts for help. The move follows persistent service delivery failures that continue to leave thousands of residents without reliable access to basic services. Joseph Tsatsire: Acting ex...

South Africa is facing growing diplomatic fallout over rising anti-migrant sentiment. As protests, deportations and mass repatriations intensify, tensions are spilling across the continent. In Nigeria, some lawmakers are now calling for action against South African companies such as MultiChoice and MTN, raising concerns about the broader impact on the country's relationships in Africa.  Guest...

A high-profile theft first brought to light at the Madlanga Commission has now taken centre stage in court. At the heart of the case is the alleged theft of nearly R15 million worth of precious gems from a Killarney home three years ago.  Guest: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter     

It's a tragedy South Africa has never forgotten—the death of young Michael Komape, who drowned in a pit toilet at his school in Limpopo. More than a decade later, the country is still working to eliminate unsafe sanitation in schools. Today, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is visiting Dimbaza Primary School in Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape, where she's expected to make a sig...

South Africa's gambling laws could soon be getting a major overhaul. The National Gambling Policy Council wants to fast-track new legislation, tighten advertising rules and strengthen oversight of the industry. But alongside those reforms, a much bigger challenge is emerging: the rapid growth of illegal gambling operators. So, how serious is the problem, and what can be done to tackle it?  Gu...

Serious concerns are being raised about conditions at the Epping Centre in Cape Town. Civil society organisation Gift of the Givers says the situation is dire for the roughly 1,500 migrants currently being housed there while they await repatriation to their home countries across the continent. Let's get the latest on what's happening.  Guest: Dr Naeem Kathrada: Head of Gift Of The givers,West...

Last week, one of our listeners raised concerns about ongoing issues with funeral services provider AVBOB's online portal. Clients say they've been unable to log in, access their policy information, or carry out basic transactions. So, what's behind the problem, and when can customers expect it to be resolved? Let's find out.  Guest:  Adriaan Bester : General Manager: Corporate Affairs a...