The Daily Discourse

Financial Advisor at Bryan Hirsch Colly and Associates, Bryan Hirsch gives guidance on how to handle your finances as the cost of living increases drastically following electricity, fuel and interest rate hikes

Barney Kgope: Chief Director: Biodiversity Monitoring Specialist Services - in the Biodiversity and Conservation Branch at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is in conversation with Koketso Sachane about the country's messaging for COP 17    

CEO of the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund, Jabu Selumane speaks to Koketso Sachane on the progress of black people and women in the Automotive industry.  

New research shows illicit tobacco trade continues unchecked, despite Presidential commitment. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with British American Tobacco's (BAT) Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Johnny Moloto  

Chair of the parliamentary standing committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane speaks to on Eskom's proposal to hike electricity prices by another 8% by April 2027 for direct clients  

Yesterday, the ANC took its fight with the IEC over its candidate lists to the Apex Court, arguing that it completed the required electronic forms and uploaded all supporting documents before the 5pm deadline on 28 August 2026 — but failed to hit the final submit button for six municipalities. The party wants 181 candidates reinstated on the ballot. But Prof Kealeboga Maphunye, independent s...

Matric exams kick off today, and for many learners, the pressure is officially on! But how are parents and families helping their children navigate this high-stakes period? What are you doing to ease the anxiety, offer support and make the journey a little less overwhelming? We know the pressure of final exams is inevitable, but how we support our learners can make all the difference. If you&rsquo...

When we were younger it was a rare thing to have learners playing at provincial level or with professional clubs, now most learners who do sports at schools are part of a professional club and have the added pressure of attending practice and matches. Now experts are warning that the pressure to perform that comes with the increasing competitiveness and professionalisation of school sport in South...

With just 21 days to go before the local government elections, how can voters turn their frustration into action and hold municipalities accountable for failing service delivery? We put that question to UKZN’s SARChI Chair for Inclusive Cities, Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, who challenges the electorate to move beyond keyboard activism and protests over crumbling municipalities — and...

Municipalities in the Western Cape have started to ask residents to reduce their water consumption as the country has entered into the El Nino period and the dams are sitting at 75% instead of the expected 80 % which is usual for the end of October. Guest: Ferrial Adam: Executive Director, WaterCan & Environmental Justice Activist

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete speaks to Koketso Sachane about the deployment of the SANDF to Durban following protests in response to the ConCourt ruling on refugees and asylum seekers

The national spokesperson of March and March, Sandile Dube explains the movement's position on the Constitutional Court ruling about asylum seekers and refugees  

The General Manager for Electoral Operations at the IEC, James Aphane speaks to Koketso Sachane about special votes and the upcoming local elections

Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, Prof Renata Schoeman speaks to Koketso Sachane about mental health challenges that the South African workforce face.

The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency. Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine explains the significance of this moment.  

Head of Audit at the Auditor General of South Africa, Sharonne Adams answers the question of what happens once an audited entity has been found to have material irregularities and the responsibility of the accounting officer.  

Labour Law Lecturer in the Department of Mercantile Law at the University of Pretoria, and a doctoral candidate, Advocate Zwivhuya Mashele deciphers the Employment Services  

Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, Prof. Bilainu Oboirien explains why the biofuel industry has not yet boomed in South Africa despite having an abundance of resources to produce biofuels.  

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...