The Daily Discourse

Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo:  former chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health & Former Deputy Minister for Health Guest: Peter Ucko: CEO at the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action

The South African AIDS Council (SANAC) highlights key issues to help fight HIV/AIDS   Guest: Dr Thembisile Xulu : CEO of the South African AIDS Council (SANAC) Trust 

Women's Month: "Quiet Coping" – The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Silence   Guest: Tracey Lee Kotzen : CEO of Mental Wellness Initiative

SAfm Celebrating 90th birthday and Women’s Month with Profile interview   Guest: Nomsa Chabeli: SABC Group CEO  

We unpack what the law says about the trend where companies/institutions employ people on contract for years with no benefits. Many resign, retire or die with nothing in the bank. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Prof Stefan van Eck who is a Professor in labour law at the University of Pretoria and Congress of South African Trade Union's (COSATU) Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks. &nbs...

Interpol's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, says South Africa's home to more digital threats than anywhere else on the continent. Joanne Joseph speaks to Cyber Law, Public Policy and Internet Governance Expert, Zanyiwe Nthatisi Asare on the types of attacks the general public experience

South African media houses are haemorrhaging jobs. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with CEO and co-founder of Daily Discourse , Styli Charalambous on the funding required to keep media houses sustainable

Gauteng's Social Development Department has delayed payments to a number of social welfare organisations, putting them in financial distress. Joanne Joseph speaks to Ground Up, Deputy Editor, Daniel Steyn and Acting Director Gauteng Department of Social Development, Lerato Bob

Civil society organisation, Groundwork Collective, is calling on South Africans to play their part in the upcoming local government elections as election observers. It's running the Protect Our Democracy Independent Election Observer Programme, and trying to find 7-thousand patriotic South Africans to volunteer as independent election observers on the 4th of November. Joanne Joseph speaks to Found...

Universities are meant to be places of learning—but what happens when the people doing the teaching are pushed beyond their limits? Disturbing reports have emerged from Unisa, with claims that overwhelming workloads are taking a devastating toll on staff. Following three staff deaths in June and several stress-related hospitalisations, serious questions are being asked about the working cond...

Universities are meant to be places of learning—but what happens when the people doing the teaching are pushed beyond their limits? Disturbing reports have emerged from Unisa, with claims that overwhelming workloads are taking a devastating toll on staff. Following three staff deaths in June and several stress-related hospitalisations, serious questions are being asked about the working cond...

For many people, academia seems like a prestigious career—but behind the lecture halls and research papers, a growing number of academics say they're battling impossible workloads, mounting pressure and toxic workplace cultures. So serious are these concerns that they're now the focus of a forthcoming book. Its author, Research Associate at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, Dr Beata...

A conversation on financial abuse yesterday sparked an important question:  How many couples really think through the financial consequences of the marriage contract they sign? For many, it's a decision made once—but one that can shape your financial future for years to come. As we mark Women's Month, we're unpacking the issues that affect women's financial security, including the diffe...

Imagine missing an entire school year—not because you don't want to learn, but because you simply can't get to school. That's the reality for 50 learners at Qhayi-yalethu High School in Tsitsikamma, where the lack of scholar transport has kept many out of the classroom since the start of the year. Parents have been forced to dig deep to cover transport costs, but for many families, it's an e...

The gender pay gap - lower earnings than men over a period of time mean women have less to put away. Guest: Bryan Hirsch: Bryan Hirsch Colley & Associates (BHCA)

As SAfm marks the start of its 90th birthday celebrations this August, we're also shining a spotlight on Women's Month and one of the most overlooked forms of gender-based violence: financial abuse. Tomorrow, the Gordon Institute of Business Science hosts its inaugural Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Conference, where Nedbank Chief Marketing Officer Khensani Nobanda will join a thought-provokin...

The magic of theatre is meant to be experienced by everyone—but for many people living with disabilities, the curtain often comes down before they even get through the door. From physical barriers to limited accessible performances, the theatre space still has a long way to go. As we continue to push for greater inclusion, we're asking: what will it take to make the performing arts truly acc...

For decades, filmmaking has been one of the most expensive forms of storytelling. But with rapid advances in technology—especially artificial intelligence and virtual production—that's beginning to change. Virtual studios are emerging in South Africa and around the world, allowing filmmakers to create stunning, hyper-realistic worlds without ever leaving the studio. As the lines betwee...

She’s one of South Africa’s finest stage and screen actresses, but for SAfm listeners, she’s also a familiar and much-loved voice. A former SAfm presenter whose storytelling still graces our airwaves through our book readings, she recently captivated audiences with her performance of In the Shadow of the Springs I Saw by Barbara Adair, effortlessly bringing every character to lif...

The magic of theatre is meant to be experienced by everyone—but for many people living with disabilities, the curtain often comes down before they even get through the door. From physical barriers to limited accessible performances, the theatre space still has a long way to go. As we continue to push for greater inclusion, we're asking: what will it take to make the performing arts truly acc...

Imagine being prescribed antibiotics for a serious infection... only to discover they no longer work. It may sound like a future problem, but it's already happening. Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise, allowing the bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that cause disease to outsmart the medicines designed to kill them. The Conversation warns this growing threat could make once-routine infect...

A legal battle is brewing over one of Parliament's highest-paid officials. The Democratic Alliance is heading to court to challenge both the appointment of Parliamentary Secretary Xolile George and the hefty salary increase he received shortly after taking office. According to  TimesLIVE , the 70% pay hike pushed his annual salary to R4.4 million, raising fresh questions about transparency, a...

South Africa's tough economic climate is continuing to claim casualties. More businesses are shutting their doors, and the latest figures paint a worrying picture. BusinessTech reports that business liquidations rose again in June compared with May, bringing the total number of companies forced to close since the start of the year to more than 1,300. So, what's driving this wave of closures, and w...

A deeply disturbing case that has sparked outrage returns to court today. A 47-year-old Boschkop man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly lying about his HIV status and intentionally infecting his girlfriend. Prosecutors say he falsely claimed to be HIV negative, only admitting the truth after she discovered antiretroviral medication in his possession. The woman has since tested HI...

The City of Johannesburg is turning up the heat on alleged financial misconduct, with more than R4 billion in questionable expenditure now under scrutiny. Thirteen cases have been referred to the city's independent Disciplinary Board for investigation, signalling a tougher stance on accountability. But will this crackdown lead to real consequences, or is it simply another chapter in the long fight...