The Daily Discourse

Leader of the newly formed political party – ActionSA, Herman Mashaba says that his party supports the call for electoral reform, adding that this will help hold elected officials accountable. He believes that people should vote directly for the president and not a party….. CLIP-MASHABA LINK: Looking at our voting patterns, could this work in South Africa seeing how many people are loyal to their...

This morning we speak to Prof Salim Abdool Karim about all things Covid-19 related as we are expecting to start the second wave. He had warned last week that the current decline in the daily numbers of infections was not an indication that the worst was over yet. He’s here with us for the next 45 minutes to answer all your questions…. Guest: Prof Salim Abdool Karim - Chair of the Ministerial Advis...

The ANC's Integrity Commission has summoned the party's Secretary-General, Ace MaGashule to an urgent meeting over a comment he made that he will never step aside over a mere allegation of corruption. He's been drawn into the P.P.E tender scandal after reports that two of his sons received contracts worth two-point three million for COVID-19 goods and services. Over the years there have been claim...

The South African Post Office is back on the news agenda for different things. Yesterday five new board members were appointed, this takes place amid accusations that Minster Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams interfered in operations and abuse of power. Earlier in the week the minister said that the huge numbers of people that are flocking to the Post Offices to access Social Distress COVID-19 Relief Fund i...

The Vaal University of Technology has established a Law Clinic at its Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park which will provide free legal services for the Emfuleni community. Guest: Dr Narissa Ramdhani – Director of Resource Mobilisation at the Vaal University of Technology

Our guest this morning is of the view that this is the right time to start a business. He goes on to say that ddifficult times are the most opportune time to start a business. What does he mean by this seeing how people are in panic mode as businesses are not doing well and laying people off? Guest: Arnoux Maré – Entrepreneur and MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions

Labour minister Thulas Nxesi is proposing a draft code of practice in the workplace that will deal with sexual and racial harassment to name a few. The draft policy falls under the Employment Equity Act and is currently open for public comment Guest: Thembi Chagonda – Commissioner at the Commission for Employment Equity

There was a dramatic turn of events playing out before the parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts. It points to the likelihood of factions within the board of Eskom. Interim board chairperson, Prof Malegapuru Mokgoba, sent a message to SCOPA chairperson excusing the board's attendance due to what he described as critical internal meeting. But, two board members who attended said they h...

In our health talk today we look at skin conditions. Eczema, acne, shingles and vitiligo and some of the common conditions many people deal with. GUEST: Dr Nomphelo Gantsho - Dermatologist FC Derm (SA) and Executive Committee Member: SA Society for Dermatological Surgery

**This feature is brought to you by the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation** Focus: On our weekly feature with the Department Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation we profile the board chairperson of the Rand Water Board looking at her being one of a few chairpersons in a male dominated sector… Advocate Faith Hashatse - Board Chairperson of Rand Water Board Guest:

Watching developments across our neighbor where Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s lead counsel Beatrice Mtetwa was refused entry to consult with him on Monday. Another development is that the Zimbabwean Magistrates’ Court has moved to disqualify Mtetwa from continuing as defence legal counsel for Chinono. Chinono has also been denied bail for the third time. Well, a long list of non-govern...

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has issued a stern warning to South African motorists who drink and drive - saying amendments to the law will bite them hard. The minister has called for a review of alcohol laws in light of crashes and arrests involving drunk drivers since South Africa entered level two of the lockdown. Mbalula says his department submitted the National Road Traffic Amendment Bil...

Victorian Guest House owner, Frederick Hendrik Coetzee has confirmed that he hosted former Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday party in 2003 and paid for by Bosasa. Coetzee was testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry yesterday. Let’s listen to what Coetzee had to say… CLIP-COETZEE ANC-NWC Focus: Legally embattled former eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede will top the discussion d...

Today being Tuesday, it’s time for our regular UIF feature where Tsiamo Molema addresses all your questions. Please remember to keep your questions very brief and listen on the radio for answers. Also keep your voice notes short and to the point….. GUEST: Tshiamo Molema – Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Commissioner’s Office

The Ad hoc committee on the Appointment of the Auditor General says it has finalised interviewing candidates for the position of the new Auditor General. The candidates were quizzed about how they are going to tackle rampant corruption, ensure quality reports as well as main the independence of the office. Kimi Makwetu the outgoing AG has managed to expose all manner of corruption especially in th...

Bryan asks a very interesting scary question this morning: Why are those South Africans who have retired, struggling, and how can they change this? Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Independent schools are said to be appealing to government for COVID-19 relief funding. This they say is because many parents have not been paying school fees. Are they justified to be asking government for a bailout seeing that they are private? Guest: Mandla Mthembu – Chairperson of the National Alliance of Independent Schools Association

The National Shelter Movement has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Department of Women and The Department of Social Development calling on them to urgently address the underfunding of shelters. Many abused women take refuge at these shelters and to find out what sort of impact the lack of funding is having on them, Guest: Advocate Bernadine Bachar – Director of the Saartjie...

As the country is facing an energy crisis, researchers are coming up with alternative energy solutions. The Department of Science and Innovation, through its subsidiary, the South African National Energy Development Institute has endorsed the BabyTurtle project which aims to bring power to rural areas and informal traders. To tell us more on this, and also if I’m a person in the rural areas listen...

Last week religious groups and various labour unions participated in an on-line rally against the looting of COVID-19 funds. The rally was organised by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. One of the issues that was raised was that of the protection of whistle-blowers. FEDUSA says that it wants to see more protection of those who blow the whistle against corruption. This is what Riefdah Ajam had to say…...

We talk now to Business and Arts South Africa, they have launched the second leg of their Debut programme designed to provide information and skills development to emerging artists in all nine provinces. They are calling on artists to apply and to tell us more on this, we are joined on the line by… Guest: Boitumelo Motsoatsoe - Head of Programmes at Business and Arts South Africa

Last week Friday we received a call from Joe, a truck driver who gave us a glimpse about the dangers they face on the road. He describes some of the hardships on his daily journey for deliveries….. CLIP-CALLER-JOE LINK: After hearing that call from Joe we thought to speak to the truck drivers about their experiences and the things they go through to meet their deadlines. When do they spend time wi...

Today being World Entrepreneur Day we thought to look at the state of entrepreneurship in the country and ways to attract young people. How do we create the proper appetite and means for young people to not look forward to finding a job, but rather create jobs? Guest: Tebogo Ditshego - CEO & Founder of Ditshego Media

You may have heard in the news how Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that the four suspended SANDF members who were allegedly involved in the Collins Khoza murder are facing criminal charges. Mapisa-Nqakula says the four following legal advice refused to participate in the Military Ombud's investigation. The minister says Khoza's partner, neighbours and tenants at the Khoza house, all...

Since the beginning of the lockdown, banks and other financial institutions gave their customers a payment holiday. Well those in the debt industry say that the cost of debt has shot into billions. This means you are being charged more interest. Is this fair practice though by these institutions and are we as consumers being cheated? Guest: Benay Sager – Chief Operating Officer at DebtBusters