The Daily Discourse

Joanne speaks to Embrace's leader, Julie Mentor and Director at Wise 4 Afrika & GBV activist, Advocate Brenda Madumise on obstetric violence experienced by women while giving birth

A panel discussion on the changing face of Higher Education and the skills needed for graduates to get jobs. Joanne speaks to a student, Anusha Ramraj; the Director of the short course portfolio and Business Intelligence at Wits Plus Dr Nico Baird; the CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences, Dr Kershen Pillay and HR Executive at Clicks, Germinah Nyikana share insights on on-going educ...

Joanne speaks to the spokesperson of the Special Investigating Unit, Advocate Selby Makgotho speaks about the preservation order granted to the entity against business man, Siyabonga Nkosi for assets worth R76.5 Million

Young South Africans are increasingly being priced out of the property market, as rising living costs and stagnant wages make homeownership less attainable. What was once considered a key pathway to financial security is now becoming out of reach for many in the 18–35 age group. According to Lightstone Property, this trend is not temporary but signals a deeper structural issue that could hav...

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has delivered a significant ruling on the scope of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), confirming that even undocumented foreign nationals are entitled to claim compensation for injuries sustained in road accidents in South Africa. The case centred on whether the wording “any person” in Section 17(1) of the RAF Act excludes individuals who are in the country...

A tragic road rage incident in Johannesburg has reignited urgent debate around firearm ownership, public safety, and the adequacy of South Africa’s gun licensing system. Following a minor collision in Emmarentia, a confrontation escalated into gunfire, leaving one man dead and two others injured—allegedly in front of children. The incident highlights how quickly everyday disputes can t...

Professor Andrew Forbes , Founder of the Structured Light Laboratory at Wits University

Brooks Spector , Veteran US diplomat and political analyst How many friends does American President, Donald Trump, have left abroad? In recent weeks, several international leaders have signalled a schism between their countries and Trump. Longtime US friend and neighbour, Canada, has increasingly been looking for new partners since Trump applied high tariffs against it. British Prime Minister, Kei...

Gauteng Health responds to Talisman claims Well, the Gauteng Health Department’s rejected Section 27’s assertion that it’s handling this matter in a haphazard way.   

Asiphe Funda , Attorney at SECTION27, 084 848 0414 Jack Bloom , DA Gauteng spokesperson on Health, 082 333 4222  Jackie Tau , Chairperson of the board, Talisman Foundation, 082 573 3131 Just last week we brought you an update on the Life Esidimeni tragedy, revealing that the National Prosecuting Authority wants to charge two officials who oversaw the disaster, in which 144 mental healthcare p...

Ali Sablay, Gift of the Givers I shouldn’t really complain about the weather in Jo’burg. Cape Town’s had a horrible weekend - two cold fronts and really heavy rain and flooding. And sadly, it’s always those living in informal settlements who are the worst affected. NGO, Gift of the Givers has stepped in to help the affected communities. Let’s talk to Ali Sablay from t...

Guest: Jabu Stone: author of Turning Passion into Profit From township hustle to household name—Jabu Stone, widely known as “Mr Dreads,” has turned a passion for natural hair into one of South Africa’s most recognisable brands. Now, in his book Jabu Stone – Turning Passion into Profit, he opens up about the journey behind the success—sharing hard-earned lessons,...

Guest: Lawson Naidoo, Executive Director of Council for the Advancement of the Constitution CASAC Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is now at the center of a constitutional process that could ultimately lead to impeachment, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) escalated findings against him from misconduct to gross misconduct.  

Guest: Monde Ndlovu: Managing Director at the Black Management Forum (BMF) At a B-BBEE symposium at the University of Johannesburg, Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai fired back at mounting criticism of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, arguing the public narrative is riddled with half-truths. His intervention lands as debates over transformation and growth intensify—and as flashpoints like S...

Guest: Caryn Dolley, Author and Journalist with the Daily Maverick Guest: Major General Jeremy Vearey, Former head of Western Cape detectives Gangsterism in the Western Cape has evolved into a full-blown social crisis—one that continues to claim lives, destabilise communities, and pull young people into cycles of violence. Across areas in and around Cape Town, rising violent deaths and the g...

Guest: Lisa Vetten, Research Associate at the Southern Centre of Inequality Studies at Wits University The possible impeachment of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, following a finding of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, is more than a legal turning point. It’s a powerful moment of reckoning for how workplaces confront unwanted sexual attention from those in po...

The sentencing of Julius Malema for a firearm discharge conviction puts three high-stakes questions on the table: what the law demands, what it means for the Economic Freedom Fighters, and whether his political trajectory bends—or breaks—from here.  Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana: Legal Expert at Dubazana Attorneys, 064 544 9302 Guest: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi: Political Analyst, 082 688...

A new report highlights South Africa’s deepening wastewater crisis, showing that despite tens of billions allocated for repairs, the country’s sewage treatment systems are still deteriorating. The article frames the issue as a cycle of “build, neglect, rebuild”, where infrastructure investment is undermined by poor maintenance and governance.  Guest: Ayesha Laher, dire...

eThekwini municipality water and sanitation responds to residents’ complaints over ongoing water supply issue.  Guest: Jabulani Mayise, Manager Water Operations at Ethekwini Municipality Water and Sanitation

South Africans will have to tighten their belts further as the IMF downgrades the country's economic growth prospects Economist and Director of Inanti Strategies,Xhanti Payi looks at the International Monetary Fund's downgrading of South Africa's economic growth.

A panel discussion on the Department of Basic Education's review of the history curriculum. Joanne speaks to the national DBE spokesperson, Terrence Khala; Historian Dr Vashna Jagarnath and Head of History at Redhill School in Morningside, Mumsy Malinga.

President of Ethekwini Ratepayers and Residents, Ish Prahladh speaks to Joanne on the lack of water provision in the city following a complaint by a listener on the provision of water tankers for residents

Pope's Africa Tour amidst Trump criticism Catholic theologian, Dr Annemarie Paulin-Campbell delves into the importance of Pope Leo's Africa tour in the midst of criticism by US President, Donald Trump.

WTM Africa will soon kick off. It’s a sizeable conference focused on World Travel and Marketing, where a significant slice of business gets done. I’ve long maintained that one way of growing tourism in the country, and bringing in a massive amount of investment is through the medium of film. South Africa has the most gorgeous destinations for film making. Kwazulu-Natal, in particular,...

A 56-year-old Pastor arrested over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in Gauteng is set to seek bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on today, as outrage grows and calls mount for the court to keep him behind bars. GUEST: Refiloe Mekoa, SABC News Reporter