The Daily Discourse

The rising cost of living is increasing burnout in the workplace. Joanne Joseph is in conversation withTransformation Chair at Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology of South Africa, Dr Refiloe Ramodibe and SADAG's Project Manager, Lyn Labuschagne.

As SAfm celebrates 90 years of existence,we bring back old voices. Joanne Joseph catches up with  Tšepiso Makwetla       

As we celebrate Women’s month, we take an opportunity to engage women who are making great strides in their lives and careers. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with Nokwanda Khumalo, GM Mobility and Convenience at BP Southern Africa about her journey, her book and being a franchisee for Camelot Spas.

ANC reviews its manifesto deliverables ahead of the party's manifesto launch for November local elections. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with ANC NEC member, David Mahlobo.

Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane speaks to Koketso Sachane for the launch of a new UN-Habitat country office in the City of Tshwane. This comes at a time of rapid urban change in South Africa, with the country drawing on extensive experience and expertise in housing, human settlements and urban development while continuing to address challenges including spatial inequality, acce...

Have you noticed an increase in unsolicited marketing calls over the past few months? Phetho Ndaba, spokesperson of the National Consumer Commission speaks to Koketso Sachane about the incoming law that will prevent unsolicited calls from these direct marketing companies.      

President of the Law Society of South Africa, Machini Motloung speaks to Koketso Sachane about what happens when you die without a will.

SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha gives Koketso Sachane an update an evacuation that occurred at 7am at venue for the Madlanga Commission, Brigitte Mabandla College following a fire alarm ahead of the testimony of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.   

The water crisis should be declared a national disaster, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Cathy Mohlahlana speaks to Commissioner, Dr Henk Boshoff on the dire state of South Africa's water resources.   

Cathy Mohlahlana speaks to National Manager for Health Programmes at CANSA ,  Lorraine Govender about the importance of cancer screening in reducing mortality rates   

Cathy Mohlahlana speaks Professor Corne van Walbeek: Professor at the School of Economics and the Director of Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at the University of Cape Town, on the rise in alcohol consumption amongst South Africans despite incomes decreasing.       

Cathy Mohlahlana speaks to Executive Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA),Christopher Rutledge about accountability for the Marikana Massacre 14 years later and the lessons learnt from the tragedy.       

Dr Anjali Rayburn, Senior Vice President of Commercial at HyperionDev speaks to Cathy Mohlahlana about the increase in women in tech.       

The SABC GCEO, Nomsa Chabeli is in conversation with Nozipho Jafta, CEO at The South African Sports Confederation and Paralympics Committee (SASCOC) about her leadership journey.       

Dr. Thami Zikode, Head of Audit at Auditor General of South Africa speaks to Joanne Joseph about the work of the Auditor General of South Africa

The DA has promised a tougher hand at SA's failing municipalities, saying it will take action against corruption, illegal land grabs and wasteful spending ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Party leader Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled the manifesto in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Guest: Jan De Villiers: DA National Spokesperson

Consumer complaints are surging, with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud reporting a 26% increase to more than 15,000 complaints this year. The Ombud’s office has helped consumers recover almost R13 million — but that still raises a bigger question: how many South Africans are walking away without getting what they’re legally entitled to? Today, we look at your rights as a con...

Winter is tightening its grip on parts of South Africa, with heavy snow, freezing temperatures, rain and strong winds causing dangerous conditions and disrupting travel across several provinces. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snow , with parts of the Eastern Cape and Free State among the hardest hit. Several major routes and mountain passes ha...

With the 4 November local government elections fast approaching, police are sounding the alarm over politically motivated violence. Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says the killings of political party members are a growing concern, with ANC, EFF, DA and MK Party members among those killed since the start of the year. And the warning comes as organised crime researcher Julian Rad...

He’s a broadcaster, a former spokesperson, a businessman — and a familiar voice in the history of this station. As SAfm celebrates 90 years on air, seasoned broadcaster Bongi Gwala joins me for a special trip down memory lane. Before this mid-morning slot became The Daily Discourse , it was known as The Talking Point — and at one point, Bongi was the man behind the microphone. No...

The Madlanga Commission may have to pause on Fadiel Adams’ testimony, with the suspended MP scheduled to appear under subpoena this morning. Evidence leaders only received Adams’ sworn affidavit and supporting documents late on Monday night, and could now ask for his testimony to be postponed. Guest: Sibahle Motha - SABC News reporter  

A powerful new book is about to hit the shelves, celebrating the Pan-African women who challenged the status quo and changed their societies forever. The Work of Women: A Pan-African History of Women Who Remade the World is written by historian and Imfundo Hub CEO Dr Vashna Jaganarth, and published by Nyenyezi Books founder Nkanyezi Tshabalala. Guest: Nkanyezi Tshabalala: Publisher and Founder of...

For years, period poverty was treated as simply a lack of access to sanitary products. But we now know the impact runs much deeper — keeping girls out of school and limiting their opportunities. Today, we meet entrepreneur and industrialist Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa, owner of LSP, who is helping redefine women’s role in the manufacturing of sanitary pads Guest: Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa :  en...

As questions around her death continue, we ask:  just how prevalent is GBVF among South Africa’s youth — and what is driving it? Guest: Lisa Vetten : gender specialist on violence against women appointed to the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)    

Guest: Whitney Stevens : Director at Whitney Stevens Attorneys