The Daily Discourse

Simphiwe Masiza is CEO of Empowerwox Leadership and Transformation and he has recently launched his book entitled Pitcher at the Fountain of Wisdom. It’s a collection carefully selected sayings from around the world, with unique insights from Simphiwe Masiza who highlights the wisdom found in each saying. Guest: Simphiwe Masiza – CEO of Empowerwox Leadership and Transformation

Last week many of you raised the issue of funeral policies and what one should look at when choosing. Well Bryan will specifically look at this today and the value they add when it comes to your finances….. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

You still remember that chanting a few years ago? Well, we speak now to Pauli van Wyk who has revealed new developments in the VBS story. The latest from her is that Brian Shivambu who is brother to the EFF’s Floyd Shivambu has agreed to pay back R4.55-million in favour of Vele Investments which was the majority shareholder in VBS Mutual Bank. Guest: Pauli van Wyk - Investigative journalist at Dai...

The South African PRM Youth made their submission for the African Peer Review Mechanism as the country will soon undergo its second review. They have identified nine governance issues to be included in their submission. Some of those include social cohesion and security. Just as background, the submissions were compiled by young people and civil society organisations during the course of 2020 and...

The secretary general of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, has expressed outrage at the killing of a large number of civilians in Burkina Faso over the weekend. Officials there say more than 160 people have died after an attack by so called Jihadists on the village of Solhan near the borders with Mali and Niger was the worst in recent years. In Nigeria, 88 people are said to have been killed in...

A report into the economic impact of the sugar tax has revealed a negative impact on the industry and the economy. The report has revealed that 16-thousand 621 job have been lost which resulted in a R653 million decline in investment into the economy. To get a perspective from industry on this, we are joined on the line by.. Guest: Lawrence Mbalati – Head of the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA)

As South Africa faces a potential third wave, government is being urged to speed-up the process of vaccination. President Ramaphosa recently announced the move to an adjusted level two lockdown amidst fears of a potential third wave in the coming weeks. At the rate we are going, how likely is government to achieve its target of vaccination and we as a nation, should we be worried? Guest: Shabbir M...

Many of you have been calling into the show to talk about the impact nyaope is having on communities and lives of young people who become addicts. Well this morning we thought to bring the subject on board and try to understand where the problem lies and why it’s so popular in our townships. Let’s listen to this report from Malhaku Komani who spoke to some of the addicts and Tembisa and filed this...

The South African Medical Association has this week made their presentation in parliament reaffirming their stance on the NHI. They were presenting their submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health where they said that while they support some provisions, others lack essential detail which has far-reaching consequences for NHI implementation. Guest: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa – Member of t...

Many cyber experts have welcomed the President’s signing of the Cyber Crimes Bill with some saying it’s the correct response to the current dangers we are finding ourselves in. One of the things experts are highlighting is that the bill criminalises the distribution of “harmful” data messages on social media apps. One wonders how many social media users understand what this means? Guest: Verlie oo...

Eastern cape MEC for Social Development on Tuesday launched her campaign called Sisonke Sizaphumelala Campaign to deal with the effects of Covid-19. She is also incorporating it with the Child Protection Month initiative as many children are said to be starving in her province. What new thing is she bringing to turn the situation around? Guest: Siphokazi Lusithi – Eastern Cape MEC for Social Devel...

A study the University of Stellenbosch Business School that looked into how organisations should deal with a crisis has highlighted how an employee-centred approach is good for employees, and for organisations too. It goes on to say that uncertainty, insecurity, fear and anxiety can impact negatively on employee productivity and engagement. To engage further on this, we are joined on the line by…....

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, says once a new equity partner is appointed, South African Airways will have to stand on its own and cannot expect any financial assistance from government. Gordhan says negotiations with the prospective strategic equity partner are at an advanced stage and that the decision will be announced in the next four to six weeks. Joseph Mosia reports... Guest:...

For our SMME feature this morning we speak to Allon Raiz, CEO of business incubator, Raizcorp. This is the back of the release of the unemployment figures as more young people are being urged to start their own businesses. We speak to him as someone who is involved in incubation to talk about the difficulties faced by those who enter the space of entrepreneurship and what it is that they should kn...

The Black Business Council held its summit yesterday calling for 70% of the economy to be transferred into black hands by 2030. They go on to say that transforming the economy should be a priority for the government and its social partners as it tries to take the country into a recovery path from the Covid-19 pandemic. As far as they are concerned, where does the problem of transformation lie and...

Today we focus on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. According to medical journals, it is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations or the urge to do something over and over again. Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman – Psychiatrist in orivate practise and head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch’s Busines School

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman who is the founder of Gift of the Givers says that the he got requests for water from the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. He says that even the areas around there are affected. Guest: Imtiaz Sooliman – Founder of Gift of the Givers Guest: Dr Freddy Kgongwana – Deputy Director General for Health services in the Gauteng Health Department Guest: Etienne Hugo – Spokesperson...

We are joined now by KZN Premier Sihle Zikala to talk about the Operation Sukhuma Sakhe. This is the premier’s call for the people of his province to overcome issues that are destroying communities such as poverty, unemployment, crime, substance abuse, HIV & AIDS and TB. Through this programme, the Premier will be address stumbling blocks that are hindering the progress of service delivery to impr...

Today we zoom into the Mogale City Local Municipality. They’ve been in the news recently for issues of land, housing and water problems. There’s also been reports of the mayor’s daughter unfairly benefitting from a 9-million tender by the city. This is something that the mayor has denied. Well, lets talk now about the state of the municipality as we welcome… Guest: Councillor Francis Makgatho – Ex...

Gail Cameron talks about the use of the voice as part of the communication and presentation skills. This is where voice training becomes important for us to get to the point where its easy, powerful and interesting for others to listen to us without sounding forceful. To explain how one can achieve this, we are joined on the line by.. Guest: Gail Cameron – Founder and MD of the Image Excellence Gr...

Last week was the last Tuesday of the May, and normally Bryan deals with questions that have come in during the month that are of a similar nature. So, since we didn’t have him last week, he will then deal with all the questions you may have. Let’s start off with some of the questions that have already come in…. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

We end the show by talking to Mondli Makhanya, Editor-In-Chief of the City Press. He wrote a piece yesterday questioning how those implicated in the killings of anti-apartheid activists through the TRC have not been prosecuted. Could there be secret deals he asks? Also the fact that all the ANC presidencies since have been reluctant to follow up on what came out of the TRC? Let’s pick his brain no...

Last week Wits University launched the Public Economy Project which does research into public financial management. Prof Michael Sachs who is the coordinator of the project talks to us now about the paper he penned which looks into how we as a country arrived at the fiscal crisis we currently find ourselves in? How much did politics play a role in it and also the transition from apartheid to democ...

The KwaZulu-Natal Government has signed a landmark agreement with the Egyptian headquartered export-import bank, Afremix. This comes as the province continues to reposition itself as a gateway to Africa and a meaningful participant in the African Continental Free Trade Area. Last week, the investment entity of government, Trade and Investment KZN hosted a dialogue on unlocking the opportunities fo...

Good news for unmarried fathers is that under the Children's Amendment Bill, they will have full access to their children. One of the things the bill is proposing is that a person who has custody of a child may not deny the other with parental responsibilities access to the child unless there’s an order of the court to that effect. Let’s look now at the practicality of the Bill as we know that not...