The Daily Discourse

Unions and other civil society movements have welcomed government’s efforts to reduce the fuel prices that were meant to increase with a significant amount. The petrol price was going to go up by more than 5-rands while diesel was going to increase by more than 9-rands. The prices are still going to go up from the beginning of May. As long as the war between Israel, USA and Iran continues, f...

South Africa is taking a bold step toward closing one of its most persistent gaps — the digital divide. A new R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap, unveiled by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, sets out an ambitious plan to achieve universal high-speed broadband access by 2035. This is more than just an infrastructure plan — i...

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, today’s programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few years. Bryan has grouped together questions of a similar nature that he thinks are really important in becoming more financially organised. Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

The ongoing embargo on Cuba :  Cuba is experiencing a severe economic and energy crisis with widespread nationwide blackouts and critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The situation has been intensified by strict U.S. sanctions, an oil blockade, and the loss of fuel shipments from Venezuela. In an effort to assist with the humanitarian crisis that is developing, the Nuestra Am&eacute...

City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to climate change in urban areas : As temperatures rise across South Africa’s cities, the impacts of extreme heat are not felt equally. In wealthier suburbs, tree-lined streets and open spaces help keep temperatures down. However, in densely populated areas such as Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, there is limited vegetation and high-density...

SA breeding ground for corruption : This morning we revist that one cancer of corruption that's plaguing the country. Procurement seems to be at the centre of as most investigations are centered around the manipulation of tender processes. Just last week we say high ranking police officers in the procurement decision arrested for procurement related charges. Worst of all is that even the national...

Our next guest hails from the Kingdom of Lesotho and stands among Southern Africa’s most captivating vocalists. She is  celebrated for her rich Afro-Soul sound and timeless storytelling. Her musical journey began with the Afro-Pop group Kaya, whose debut album Kunzima earned a Metro FM Award for Best Newcomer back in 2005, marking the start of a remarkable career grounded in authenticit...

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while government is happy about the return and reburial of 63 Khoi and San people in the Northern Cape, institutions need to start looking at redress as well. The remains of 63 Khoi and San people, who were unethically removed from their graves more than a century ago, have been reburied at Kinderlê near Steinkopf in the Northern Cape. Speaking at the rebu...

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life can shape their future and now, a South African platform helping parents through that journey is gaining global recognition. Parent Sense has been selected for a leading international fellowship at the Thrive Center at Georgetown University, spotlighting its work in improving early childhood development and parental support. Founded by our next guest, t...

When the news broke yesterday (Wed) that the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a summons , many greeted it with shock, but not surprised. Listeners asking who is next and who in the police is not corrupt? Most of the testimony that came out of the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee has really shocked all of us when we realise how far the web of c...

March in South Africa is celebrated as Human Rights Month and what makes it more significant this year is that it marks 30 years of our Constitution. Former President Nelson Mandela singed it into law on the 10th of December1996. Let’s take a listen to how former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron describes the Constitution and what it has achieved.  Guest: Advocate Shireen Said -...

As we reflect on the ongoing fight against tuberculosis, we turn our attention to a new innovation in testing which could be a game-changer for high-burden communities. Researchers at the University of Pretoria are developing a groundbreaking handheld device that could transform how TB is detected and screened. It’s called MARTI — a compact device that fits in the palm of your hand and...

Our next guest will communicate how Services SETA is  advancing accountability, justice, and large-scale skills development. The Administrator of Service SETA will address interventions they have taken on corruption, whistleblowers, skills investment, workplace programmes & the recent Kwa-Zulu Natal Real Estate Learnership Graduation. To tell us more about this, we are joined by…&n...

Talking about the role the government plays in pushing the innovation sector. It's mostly at events like this one where one notices how many innovative ideas our country is producing.  Guest(OB): Dr Nomalungelo Gina - Deputy Minister of the Department of Science Technology and Innovation

The Technology Innovation Agency is also marking 15 years of existence, so we wrap-up this segment by talking to them about their long-term strategy and national priorities. Also, what role are they playing in economic growth and job creation?  Guest(OB): Loyiso Tyira - Board Chairperson of the Technology Innovation Agency

We come to you live this morning from the Nasrec Expo Centre in the south of Johannesburg where the inaugural South African Innovation Week is taking place. It is hosted by the Technology Innovation Agency, an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with South African Innovation Summit. The event which runs till Friday brings together the country's innovators,...

Guest: Poppy Khoza - Director at the South African Civil Aviation Authority

Guest: Mr Anand Moodliar, Director, Tsiko Africa Logistics/Barberry Train Operating Company.

We are coming to you live from the Ghallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, where the National Transport Conference is currently taking place. The conference aims to establish a vision and a shared understanding of transportation both within the country and beyond. It also seeks to mobilize all levels of government, business, civil society, and sector stakeholders towards a common agenda. To provi...

We take a moment to speak with the MEC of Finance and Economic Development on the Budget Speech he has just tabled. To unpack his interventions, we are joined by… Guest: Lebohang Maile - MEC of Finance and Economic Development

Guest: Funzi Ngobeni  - Action SA As the Gauteng Budget has been tabled, we speak to political parties to get reactions on what the MEC Maile has tabled. To share their insights, we are joined by…  

As the Gauteng Budget has been tabled, we speak to political parties to get reactions on what the MEC Maile has tabled. To share their insights, we are joined by… Guest: Buyi Xaba - member of Gauteng Legislature for Mkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP)

Missile Strike : The Israel Defense Force (IDF) says it has launched another wave of strikes on Tehran, while Iranian officials say at least 153 people including children were killed after a reported strike hit a school. In Israel, nine people have been killed after a missile strike in the city of Beit Shemesh, according to medical services. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he's "given instructi...

EASTERN CAPE SOPA : The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, delivered the annual State of the Province Address (SOPA) yesterday, outlining government’s strategic priorities and plans to accelerate economic growth, strengthen service delivery, and improve the livelihoods of citizens across the province. The address reflected on progress made over the past year, highlighted k...

One of the key aspect of the Northern Cape SOPA will be on Job Creation initiatives, plans to grow the economy of the province and tackling the challenge of Unemployment, especially amongst young people. Our next guest will tease out what the Premier will be pronouncing in the SOPA on economic growth in the province and what interventions are in place or planned to address Job Creation, Investment...