The Daily Discourse

The Liquor Traders Formation says if government implements a stricter lockdown it will have a crippling effect on the alcohol industry. On the other hand the National Liquor Traders Council, South African Liquor Brandowners Association and the Beer Association of South Africa are calling for a more balanced approach. And to tell us more on it, we are joined on the line by… Guest: Sibani Mngadi – C...

Many people hardly survive on one salary as things are getting more and more expensive. Parents especially are the hardest hit as they have to not only worry about supporting their children, but perform well at work. Well some experts recommend that people look for opportunities for a side hustle. Is it as easy as they make it to be though? What is the best way to go about it? To help us through t...

Yesterday (25 March) marked exactly one year since the passing of African spiritual icon Credo Mutwa. Today we use the opportunity to not only reflect on his life, but also his constant drive for the restoration of indigenous knowledge and Africanism. Could his beliefs help in bringing back Ubuntu and restore African pride? What can we take from what he stood for? For a perspective on this, we are...

Today marks exactly 1 year since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the national level 5 lockdown. Many of us didn’t really understand what it meant to have your movement restricted and the military and security personnel patrolling the streets. Let’s take you back to that announcement….. CLIP-RAMAPHOSA-LOCKDOWN LINK: To look now at how far we’ve come and also the leadership around dealing with t...

C10orruption Watch yesterday (Thursday) painted a very scary picture of the corruption that took place during the procurement of personal protection equipment. Police officers topped the list, followed by civil servants and not surprising politicians. It says most of the cases recorded in this year's report titled - From Crisis to Action - are on the policing and healthcare sectors. Even ordinary...

We talk now to Dr Anthea Jeffery for the Institute of Race Relations who says that the Expropriation Bill now before Parliament will not provide solutions. Some of the problems she points to are inefficiency, corruption, and an absence of secure ownership. She now joins us on the line to share her views…. Guest: Dr Anthea Jeffery - Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Race Relations

We speak now to the Small Enterprise Development Agency. They are an agency of the Department of Small Business Development which provides non-financial support including training. Yesterday (Wed) they announced that the agency supported small enterprises collectively to the tune of over R2 billion for the financial year 2019/20. Guest: Dr Joy Ndlovu - Seda Board Chairperson

The day has finally arrived where the State Capture Commission of Inquiry heads to the Constitutional Court, to seek an order for former President Jacob Zuma's imprisonment. The tension between Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the former president have been playing itself out in the media when Zuma claimed that the commission is biased against him. Relations between the former president and...

As we get into the winter season under the Covid-19 pandemic, pharmacists are recommending a healthy nutrition and supplementation with vitamins. They go on to say that minerals and probiotics may benefit immunity and prevent or ease viral infections. Let’s hear now from a pharmacist’s perspective especially under these Covid-19 conditions. How has it made the flu season even harder? Also where do...

The recent student protests have highlighted misunderstandings and sown confusion about what the fund actually pays for. So we thought to invite NSFAS to clarify how one qualifies, what sort of salary bracket from parents is entitled to it and when are the funds are required to be paid back? Also what does NSFAS pay for outside of the tuition fees? As the academic year has already started, is ther...

Yesterday on our Municipal Watch, we focused on the uMkhanyakude District Municipality. We had both COGTA MEC and a resident by the name Sbu Ndlovu. Ndlovu was giving us a resident’s perspective under the uMkhanyakude municipality. Well, after taking part in the discussion, he notified us that he is receiving deaths threats. This is very serious. We then notified COGTA MEC Sipho Hlomuka to get his...

Let’s turn our attention now on the uMkhanyakude District municipality in KZN. They have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. They have recently been placed under administration, they owe R22 million to Mhlathuze Water among other thing. They don’t have a mayor and the list goes on. How did they reach this point? To help us understand, we are joined on the line by… Guest: Sipho Hlomuka – ME...

Our personal development this morning comes courtesy of Clifford Cooper who is a Master Life and Executive Coach. He talks to us about changing ones career midlife. Is it a good thing and when should one consider doing that? Guest: Clifford Cooper - Master Life and Executive Coach

This morning Bryan focus on wealth and the question he’s asking is: What are the more affluent doing to help retain and grow their wealth? GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

The Zondo Commission into state capture has revealed how executives, minister and public servants shift the blame or deny knowing about something that has incriminated them. The examples are just too many to mention, but let’s play you some of these clips from Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, former deputy correctional services minister Thabang Makwetla and former Public Enterprises Mi...

Tanzania's exiled opposition leader Tundu Lissu is calling on President Samia Suluhu Hassan to depart from the ways of her predecessor in the country's fight against COVID-19. A vocal COVID sceptic, Late President John Magufuli, had long downplayed the severity of COVID-19, urging Tanzanians to pray, use steam inhalation and embrace local remedies to protect themselves from the respiratory disease...

Believe it or not, tomorrow (Saturday) is International Day of Happiness. It is a day that was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012. Looking at what is going on around us regarding job losses, losing loved ones through Covid-19. New lockdown rules preventing gatherings, how then do we mark such a day? Also what does happiness do to ones wellbeing and productivity? To help us navigate this issu...

This coming Sunday marks 61 years since the Sharpeville massacre and this morning we reflect on that day that led to cracking down and banning of political parties in the country. We look at the massacre changed ideas around resistance, the legacy of that day. Also the role it played in birthing international human rights and to help us navigate this issue, we are joined on the line by.. Guest: Ja...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral which is now a memorial for King Goodwill Zwelithini. You may have seen the process throughout yesterday of the amabutho escorting his body to his final resting place. To look at what happens next and also the projects he’s been involved in and also the controversial Ingonyama Trust, we are joined on the line by… Gue...

Let’s tell you now about the Water Research Council that is holding its Women in Water Conference under the theme “Women, Water and Science”. One of the objectives of the conference is to put the spotlight on the transforming role of women in water research science. To tell us more on this and its significance, we are joined on the line by…. Guest: Dr Mamohloding Tlhagale – Head of International C...

Education authorities are calling on parents to become actively involved in their children’s education by participating in voting for their School Governing Bodies. Parents are also encouraged to assist schools, not only through the voting process, but also through day to day functions. Well like they say it’s easier to talk and blame the teachers, but as a parent what is it you are doing to assis...

Our health feature this morning focuses on constipation and other stomach ailments. According to medical journals, constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. This they say happens often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate intake of fiber. Guest: Dr Marc Ostrofsky – Specialist physician and fellow in medical gastroenterolog...

If you have any tax related problems, the following discussion may be of interest to you. The Office of the Tax Ombud is here to assist if you feel unfairly treated by SARS. Guest: Professor Thabo Legwaila - CEO in the Office of the Tax Ombud

In today’s economic hardships one sometimes wishes you can just play the Lotto and do whatever you wish with your earnings. Interestingly there are alternative ways one can play the lottery whether electronically or physically. Guest: Maryke Haywood - Marketing Director: Lottoland

The National Assembly yesterday (Tuesday) voted in favour of the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office. The ANC says it is important for the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane to have an opportunity to clear her name before a committee of Parliament. The party’s deputy Chief Whip, Doris Dlakude, says the committee wou...