The Daily Discourse

TransUnion’s South Africa Global Capability Centre is bringing some good news regarding the reputation of South African skills abroad. They say that the new employees they are hiring to service their Canadian business and customers are “nothing but best in class service”. They go on to say that South Africa has shown ‘an innate ability’ to develop operating models that provide continuity solutions...

The United Nations marks World Refugee Day this weekend focusing on the power of inclusion under the theme "Together we heal, learn and shine." The Day - previously known as Africa Refugee Day - has been commemorated annually since 2001. The 20th of June that year the world marked 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. Some 82 million people worldwide were forc...

We wrap up this hour by engaging professor Wiseman Nkuhlu as he and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants will be unveiling their ongoing exercise called Unite 4 Mzansi. One of the things it’s highlighting as hindering the South African economy is corruption which has led to state capture. As far as he’s concerned, how will this initiative help in bringing the practical solutions to...

The African Capacity Building Foundation which is an African Union specialised agency will be holding its annual Board of Governors meeting. This body made up of finance ministers from the AU member states will be looking at the impact of Covid-19 on the continent among other things. Also catch up on where the inter-Africa Trade initiative. To talk to us on this, we are joined on the line by…. Gue...

As we celebrate Youth Month, the Judicial Inspectorate Correctional Services says that many young people charged with violent crimes are incarcerated in government facilities. The numbers show an increase which raises a huge concern which points to social problems in society. For a perspective on this and where we should be pointing the finger? And also these juvenile facilities, do they really re...

Tributes continue to pour in for the late former founding president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda. He passed away yesterday (Thursday) at a military hospital. Kaunda has been a great friend of South Africa and other countries as it he housed many liberation movements including the ANC in his country. Radio Freedom also operated from there and we speak now to one of the former directors of that station...

Tributes continue to pour in for the late former founding president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda. He passed away yesterday (Thursday) at a military hospital. Kaunda has been a great friend of South Africa and other countries as it he housed many liberation movements including the ANC in his country. Radio Freedom also operated from there and we speak now to one of the former directors of that station...

This week being World Allergy Week, the focus is on anaphylaxis risks, treatment, and prevention. Anaphylaxis is said to be a severe life-threatening allergic reaction to food, insect venom and medications. The sad part is that the number of people who are experiencing it around the world is said to be rising. Guest: Prof Johan Peter – Head of the Allergy and Immunology Unit and also Head of the D...

Last week we received a call from Tladi in Vanderbylpark complaining about unfair treatment by a debt councillor. Let’s take a listen to what he had to say….. Guest: Timmy van der Grip – Legal Advisor in the Debt Counselling Department at the National Credit Regulator

As you may have heard in the beginning of the week that the Mpumalanga Education Department has suspended classes at Witbank Technical High School in Emalahlni. This follows a clash by parents and community members outside the school, demanding that the school be closed due to claims of racism and discrimination. It is believed that the protest was sparked by a fight between a white and black pupi...

We speak now to Kgaugelo Mogapi who is the Managing Director of KELE Engineering and Construction. She is praised to be one of the successful start-up stories. She is part of Anglo American Platinum's inclusive procurement programme where she maintains and repairs air-conditioning systems in mobile equipment across their site. Where did it all start for her and why this particular sector? Guest: K...

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that South African arms companies that may have supplied weapons to countries in conflict which were used against civilians be made public. This is a major victory for Open Secrets and the Southern African Litigation Centre who took the matter to court. Guest: Michael Marchant – Head of Investigations at Open Secrets

Guest: Hannah J. Dawson - Senior Researcher, Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. Guest: Ayanda Kota – Member of the Unemployed People’s Movement Guest: Senzelwe Mthembu – Researcher at the Centre for Social Development in Africa Guest: Marcia Ramodike – Author of ‘From an Empty Pride to a Full Price’ (A book on Black tax) Guest: Morongwa Mothiba – CEO of...

As you heard last night from President Cyril Ramaphosa that the country is officially on alert level 3. The president said that hospital admissions are increasing daily as infections rise. The different sectors were worried that some of the provinces may be shut as well as the liquor sector, but instead he just cut down the days. To get an overall view on the latest announcement, we are joined on...

Let’s take you to the Mnquma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. It’s one of the municipalities that are said to have improved in the 2018/19 financial year. What is the current state of service delivery and financial standing? Guest: Councillor Sthembiso Ncetezo – Executive Mayor for the Mnquma Local Municipality Guest: Mike Qunta - Resident Guest: Nonceba Madikizela-Vuso – Spokesperson for t...

Darius Tabane talk to us about reaching one’s full potential. He wrote a book entitled When I grow up which he wrote during the lockdown. One of the things he points out in the book is about positively influencing other people. What is that one thing he would say pushed him towards greatness and what is it that holds a lot of people back? Guest: Darius Tabane –Author of When I Grow Up

Today Bryan educates us about uunderstanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy debt…. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

More than half of students at institutions of higher learning in South Africa feel that hard lockdown has jeopardised their academic pursuits. This came out of the results of a study done on the impact of COVID-19 on students in the Post School Education and Training Sector. Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande launched the report at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the Western...

Last week while addressing the National Council of Provinces, President Cyril Ramaposa was asked a question around dealing with the environment, especially issues of pollution. Pollution in our country is something that environmentalists keep warning against especially the damage it causes in our rivers and ocean. Also a lot of illegal dumping is happening in many of our communities. Guest: Barbar...

The pharmaceutical industry has become key in this period of Covid-19 as they are looked upon to give direction in the manufacturing and distribution of vaccines. COO of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa has written a pieces where he says the solution lies in their industry’s partnership with government. As far as he’s concerned, how then do they deal with issues of pricing...

G7 nations have committed to sharing one billion vaccines doses by next year - but President Ramaphosa has said he believes a TRIPS waiver is still the best way to get the world vaccinated against Covid-19. South Africa was invited to join this year's Summit in the UK as a guest. But despite not being able to come away from discussions with a TRIPS deal signed and seas, President Ramaphosa says So...

The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa is not happy with the amendments to the Electricity Regulation Act announced last week by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their worry is that since private entities will be allowed to produce their own power of up to 100MW, this could mean less revenue for Eskom. To get an understanding of what it is they would’ve liked the president to do regarding E...

Covid-19 is impacting the well-being of children. Not only are children being infected with the virus, but the disease is also affecting their psychological well-being. Experts say many children are developing anxieties and depression after losing parents and relatives to the virus. Tshepo Phagane compiled this report

This Sunday marks International Albinism Awareness Day and sadly though that even in 2021 we are still seeing incidents where they are killed. Nompilo Dladla is presenter of an upcoming documentary entitled Soneni, what have we done? She’s on a mission to educate society about albinism. Let’s speak to her and others living with this condition to talk abo Guest: Nompilo Dladla – Ambassador of Albin...

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola this morning (Friday) gave an update on the ratification of the treaties regarding extradition and mutual legal assistance between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Guest: Ronald Lamola – Minister of Justice and Correctional Services