The Daily Discourse

With the rising cost of living, drivers are opting to buy second-hand tyres. Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA) Central Region Vice Chairperson, Matthew de Rouwe speaks to Joanne Joseph about the risk of purchasing used tyres.    

The ConCourt is due to make a judgment on whether Nelson Mandela's personal items can be auctioned. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Heritage expert and Senior lecturer at the Department of African studies and Linguistics at UCT, Dr Duane Jethro.  

KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about political killings ahead of the local government elections in November. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda.     

South African researcher, project leader for the Indlulamithi South Africa Scenarios Trust,  Xolelwa Kashe- Katiya warns of a possible vulture-culture in the country's governance. 

Do you always accept cookies on websites? South African digital forensics and cybersecurity specialist and professor at the North-West University, Prof Danny Myburgh says it's not necessary and the website will work the same. By accepting cookies you are allowing the site to track your location and other details.

Corrie Jansen from Crème Chef Apparel is in conversation with Joanne Joseph about their apparel sponsorship for the #MasakhaneTeam who are heading to the culinary olympics on

Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Chefs Elizabeth Ncube and Ethan Joseph about the gruelling training they have endured and continue to endure ahead of the 2026 Culinary World Cup taking place in November

Expert in child and family care and Senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Dr Jenita Chiba gives insights into raising children according to their gender and what is needed for men to be able to express their emotions.  

President of South African Chefs, Coo Pillay speaks to Joanne Joseph about the upcoming Culinary Olympics in Luxembourg in November.  

General Manager at the NH Hotel in Sandton, Don Jesseman speaks to Joanne Joseph about the vast kitchen where the  #MasakhaneTeam will be putting their cooking skills    

Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Chef Pheyo Pooe the skills and experience he hopes to get at the 2026 Culinary World Cup taking place in November in Luxembourg

Head of Portfolio at the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), Andries Sekgetho speaks to Joanne Joseph about the audit process.

Mam' Gcina Mhlophe is going to receive Poetry Africa’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. She is in conversation with Joanne Joseph

Dr Ilse Eigelaar-Meets fromStellenbosch University's Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology explains why the number of childbirths is declining in South Africa. She explains that there is a correlation between higher income and declining fertility rates.

DSTI/NRF South African Research Chair in Welfare and Social Development, Prof Lauren Graham explains why getting a degree is still important for employment in South Africa.

Ayakha Godlwana, Chef at Palm Terrace in Durban saved a restaurant owner from a blaze. He has since gone on to get an award for his bravery and the public came together to raise R67 000 for him through Back-A-buddy.    

The SADAG, Project Manager for Education, Roshni ParbhooSeetha speaks on the World Suicide Prevention Day

Prof Ncoza Dlova, Head of Dermatology Department at UKZN and Hair specialist speaks to Joanne Joseph about alopecia and possible treatment.

Head of Portfolio at the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA), Andries Sekgetho explains what the outcomes of audits actually mean on the Daily Discourse with Joanne Joseph

AI Expert at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Bruce Watson speaks on the US legislator putting the brakes on AI superintelligence on the Daily Discourse with Joanne Joseph.  

Sixteen RAF suspended workers have cost the taxpayers R29 Million since 2024. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Action SA MP, Alan Beesley on the Daily Discourse

CASAC's Executive Director, Lawson Naidoo speaks on the ANC prospects at the Electoral court in a bid to get candidates registered by the IEC after the Local Elections candidates registration deadline on the Daily Discourse with Joanne Joseph  

Towards the end of last week, our regular listener Cedric sent me a deeply disturbing message on the WhatsApp line. He said a 14-year-old Durban High School learner had fallen from Tollgate Bridge onto the N3 in what the community believes may have been a suicide attempt linked to bullying. Thankfully, he survived, and remarkably, none of the passing vehicles struck him. Paramedics rushed to the s...

Does size really matter when it comes to… world maps? You bet it does! For centuries, the way we’ve looked at maps has made Africa appear far smaller than it actually is. But that could be about to change. A United Nations General Assembly vote has backed a “Correct the Map” resolution supported by Togo and the African Union, with 164 countries voting in favour. Six abstai...