The Daily Discourse

More than a decade after the Life Esidimeni tragedy, SECTION27 and victims’ families have welcomed the decision to prosecute those implicated, calling it a crucial step toward long-overdue justice for 141 mental health patients who died. GUEST: Faatima Laher: Health Rights Attorney at Section 27  

GUEST: Christine Nxumalo, Family member of a Life Esidimeni Patient Nearly a decade after the Life Esidimeni tragedy shocked the nation, the National Prosecuting Authority has finally decided to prosecute those implicated in the deaths of more than 140 mental health patients.    

Four astronauts are safely back on Earth after making history as the first humans to travel to the Moon in more than 50 years aboard Artemis II. GUEST: Dr Daniel Cunnama: Science Engagement Astronomer, South African Astronomical Observatory

Sgt Nkosi applies for bail: Gauteng Organised Crime Unit officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi returns to court this morning for his bail application, after his initial appearance last week. He was arrested following a raid on his home, where police uncovered guns, ammunition, and other evidence. Our SABC News reporter Sashin Naidoo joins us now from the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Guest: Sas...

US IRAN talks fail: Just one week remains before the temporary ceasefire expires, and time is running out for the United States and Iran to secure a lasting deal. After 21 hours of high-stakes talks in Islamabad this weekend aimed at ending the six-week war, negotiations have stalled. US Vice-President JD Vance confirmed yesterday that no agreement could be reached. Freelance correspondent Ofer Ni...

Court prohibits Dora Nginza Hospital workers from protesting:The Eastern Cape Health Department is heading to court in a bid to halt a strike by workers at Dora Nginza Hospital, as conditions inside the facility rapidly deteriorate. Reports say patients have been left lying on floors without care, with staff protesting overcrowding and severe shortages.  GUEST: Mlungiseleli Ncapayi: Nehawu&rs...

Challenge to legalise Euthanasia Guest: Prof Joseph Raimondo: Executive Director of Dignity SA

GUEST: Patricia Schonegevel: Craig’s mom Challenge to legalise Euthanasia   

Analysis: DA new leadership GUEST: Sandile Swana: Political Analyst

DA gets new leadership  GUEST: Bongiwe Zwane: SAfm Weekend View presenter

Analysis: Just one week remains before the ceasefire expires, and the clock is ticking for the United States and Iran to secure a lasting deal. After 21 hours of intense negotiations in Islamabad this weekend aimed at ending the six-week war, talks have stalled. US Vice-President JD Vance confirmed yesterday that no agreement could be reached. GUEST: Ofer Nieman: Freelance journalist based in Isra...

The Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has declared an unexpected 2-day holiday to up security and clear the way for important weekend talks with Iran and the United States. Both parties agreed to a ceasefire this week after 6-weeks of conflict Prof Dilip Menon , International Relations at Wits University

Whistleblowers in our country may finally get the support they deserve from government. Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has acknowledged that whistleblowers face retaliation, are robbed of the opportunity to make a decent living, and are sometimes even killed for exposing corruption. Now, she’s announced a series of reforms to protect them and you have until the 14th of May to comment on...

Michael Beaumont: national chairperson, actionSA

Mr Mojalefa Ramongane is the UIF director in Gauteng

Imtiaz Cajee , Timol’s nephew

Verne Harris, Former head of coordination between the TRC and the National Archives, currently an executive consultant to the Nelson Mandela Foundation Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa , South African Medical Association (SAMA) Chairperson

Guest: Commissioner Vusumuzi Mavuso: Public Service Commission (PSC) Guest: Janine Erasmus, Website Editor at Corruption Watch At one time or another, most of us have been on the receiving end of a public service we were promised, that never materialised. While there are undoubtedly pockets of excellence in the public service, South Africans still speak about the negative experiences they&rsq...

Guest: Na'eem Jeenah , Senior Researcher: Humanity at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) and former Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC Two weeks. That’s the length of the ceasefire that’s in place between the United States and Iran. In usual fashion, both sides are claiming victory. But even though it’s temporary, the world is respondi...

Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health The first batch of injectable HIV prevention doses has arrived in the country. It consists of 37 920 doses of Lenacapavir.  This will allow for the department of Health to roll out the phased implementation plan will be outlined  

Guest: Benji Shulman: Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute Guest: Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist at Momentum Guest: Sibusiso MBOTO: Advocacy coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group. As of last week, it’s costing us more to get around. The price of petrol went up by more than 3-rand a litre last week while diesel went up by over...

On the 27th of March, Cathy Mohlahlana gave a historical perspective of the burial of the human remains that were repatriated from the Glasgow Museum after they were put on display by colonial governments more than a century ago. Speaking at the burial ceremony, President Cyril Ramaphosa called it a theft and even spoke about the possibility of compensation. Let's play you an excerpt of what he sa...

Final Wind Down with Jesse Clegg and Msaki :  Our next guest has joined forces and recently released their new EP, Entropy. It is a six-track collaborative project exploring themes of loss, transformation, and rebirth, crafted across cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, and New York. The highly anticipated EP blends diverse global soundscapes and heartfelt lyricism, reflecti...

This morning (Thursday) The Transport Department launched it's road safety campaign on the eve of the Easter weekend. The sad part is that despite all the road safety campaigns, fatalities on our roads are not decreasing. Where are we going wrong and what's the point of these campaigns if the situation on our roads does not change? To talk about what new thing the department is bringing this time...

The Cities Economic Outlook report for 2026 has revealed that metros in the country are under strain due to the difficulty of balancing a high population growth and economic activity. Metros were always seen as the engines for national growth, as they house most of the manufacturing hubs and industry. The report which is compiled by National Treasury, Human Sciences Research Council and some of th...