The Daily Discourse

The Independent Electoral Commission is currently undertaking a verification process that seeks to ensure that all candidates standing for the local government elections comply with and meet the standards as prescribed in the electoral laws. Nearly 60 000 candidates are vying for 10 000 seats. There has also been an increase in the number of independent candidates from 855 in 2016 to 944...

Just one year into establishing his clothing and footwear brand called Dlozi Ngwana Badimo, Nape Pasha says his business is doing well. He is exporting his products to neighbouring countries such as Lesotho, Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. Let’s find out more about who Nape is and how he managed to get to where he is today and to keep his company afloat when many others were and continue to cl...

Infertility is a health challenge that many couples face across the world. In South Africa some statistics show that one in 6 people have infertility problems. But, at what point is infertility diagnosed, how can it be treated and how does the process work? For more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr. Gerhard Hanekom - Expert in laparoscopic and endometriosis surgery at Aevitas...

Digital fraudsters have now redirected their activities to the gambling and leisure industries. This is according to the latest analysis by TransUnion Africa. The financial service sector was previously the biggest target for scammers. So, what has changed? How do companies in the targeted industries protect themselves and their clients? For more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest:...

Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows that unemployment is at its highest since 2008 at 34.4%. This number increases to 44.4% when the expanded definition which includes discouraged job seekers, is used. Most of the job losses were in the formal sector. The survey shows that young people and women are worst affected. For more on this we are joined on the line by a you...

In our Municipal Watch feature today, we continue with the water woes at the Umzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. In our last conversation serious allegations of corruption were made by the UDM’s Boysey Gumede who called into the show in early July saying billions of rands meant for a borehole water project were embezzled. This is what he had to say during that interview with a...

There have been many questions since government announced that it is engaging with stakeholders on the proposal that workers be allowed to access part of their retirement savings during times of financial hardship. This idea was first brought forth by trade unions whose members were severely affected during the covid-19 pandemic in the past 17 months. Is accessing part of your funds a good idea? W...

The Public Servants Association in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on the Justice Department to institute a probe into allegations that foreign language interpreters are being exploited by some courts in the province. It says they have not been paid their salaries and other benefits for three months.  Guest: Mlungisi Ndlovu-Public Servants Association Provincial Manager

In our personal development feature this morning, we discuss anger management. The outbreak of the covid-19 has led to many changes in the workplace and other areas of our lives. Some of those changes have seen workers being forced to do more with less resources and no rewards while others have lost their jobs resulting in frustration and anger. How do we manage this negative energy and use it in...

The International Labour Organisation says lack of education and training for rural women is a barrier to managerial and other leadership roles. It says training and skills development are important if countries like, South Africa, which has 43% of its population living in rural areas, is to meet its goal of ending poverty. Guest: Janine Espin - Managing Director at Economic Development Solutions

The development, locally, of test kits for covid-19 will help ensure speedy testing. The kits were developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research together with biotechnology company CapeBio which is a local business. The SA Health Products Authority has approved the use of the kits. This move will also help South Africa cut down on imports. Guest: Daniel Ndima-CapeBio CEO

Residents of Khauoe (pronounced RHA-WUNE) village in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, say they are shocked by Nosicelo Mtebeni's brutal murder. They say images of the University of Fort Hare student’s dismembered body circulating on social media have traumatized them. Mtebeni who was studying towards an LLB, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. The villagers are calling for justice. Nkululek...

The Commission for Gender Equality is calling on government to speed-up the process of opening the special sexual offences courts. The call comes as the country is battling an increase in gender-based violence in the country. Guest: Tamara Mathebula – Chairperson at the Commission for Gender Equality

The debate around whether employees should be forced to get vaccinated is still going on with different views. Earlier Cosatu was encouraging employees to take the Covid-19 jab as a way to help revive the ailing economy, but also said that it would fight any forced vaccinations. Guest: Sizwe Pamla – Cosatu’s national spokesperson

There’s been a lot of talk on where the country sits when it comes to the acceptance and hesitancy of vaccines. Earlier in the week, it was said men are not going for the vaccinations. Well, the latest survey by the Human Sciences Research Council on this shows that younger people were less likely to be accepting of vaccines than older people. To discuss this issue, we are joined on the line...

This morning we talk to one of the successful Tik tok entrepreneurs who makes a living by posting videos on the net. He has attracted the attention of large corporations including Netflix where he features in some of their adverts. How did he get into this and how exactly does it work?       Guest: Lemii Loco (Lehoko) - Tik Tok comedian

Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo yesterday (Wed) said that he found it bizarre that  a legal firm would want to stop the proceedings of Parliament after a group called New Nation Movement through its lawyers, wrote a letter to Parliament threatening legal action against the election of former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as Speaker. The movement says Mapisa-Nqakula is not fi...

According to medical journals, some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. More than 40% of adults report having felt pain in their mouth within the last year, and more than 80% of people will have had at least one cavity by age 34.  Guest: Dr Yusuf Jadwat – Specialist in oral medicine and Periodontology in Melrose and...

Women who take a career break to be stay-at-home mothers in their children’s formative years are said to be discriminated against. This is according to research by Lunga Tukani who says managers responsible for hiring decisions perceived mothers returning to the workforce after a few years of raising children would be less committed. For more on this, we are joined on the line by… &nb...

The Ethiopian military and its allies have been accused of widespread sexual violence against women in Tigray, using rape as a strategy of war. In a report, Amnesty International says the scale of violations during the conflict in the north of the country amounts to war crimes. The rights group interviewed 63 women and children from Tigray who said they had been raped by Ethiopian or Eritrean sold...

Yesterday was North-West premier Job Mokgoro's last day in office. The ANC Interim Provincial Committee was expected to formally announce his replacement by last night. Mokgoro, became Premier in 2018 as part of the ANC’s attempt to bring stability in the province. The party says its worried about the collapsed municipalities and the lack of service delivery among other problems. To look at...

The Health Professions Council of South Africa says it has received a formal complaint against Dr Susan Vosloo who allegedly spoke negatively against COVID-19 vaccinations. This then raises the question of where do health professional bodies draw the line when it comes to doctors being vocal with their own beliefs? Are there special rules for Covid-19, or is it for all medical procedures? To help...

This morning Bryan focuses on steps needed to put in place a solid financial plan for you and the family… GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Continuing with the Women’s Month these, this morning we look at issues self-worth and image. So many women are going through a tough time, be it economics, relations or the workplace. How does one handle yourself despite things not going too well? How do you dress, keep your hair neat despite things not looking good? Guest: Sunaina Lakha – Founder of the Confidence Institute Guest: Nq...

Zambian police yesterday (Sunday) appealed to citizens not to protest on the streets as the votes are counted in the presidential elections - where opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead. Zambians went to the polls on Thursday. There have been several incidents of violence and disturbances around the elections. President Edgar Lungu who is trailing Hichilema claimed the elec...