The Daily Discourse

Hopefully we have more listeners this morning who have time to listen to our programme. I want to share this morning, about the biggest mistakes that investors make when it comes to investments. GUEST : Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

More than 51-thousand offenders are eligible for their sentences to be remitted. Fees Must Fall Activist Khanya Cekeshe and Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo are among the offenders who qualify for remissions. This was confirmed by Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. It comes after President Cyril Ramphosa announced at a reconciliation day ceremony that some offenders would be granted remission. G...

On 4th of August 1967, the South African government introduced compulsory conscription, where all young white men from the age of 18 were forced to serve time in the South African National Defence Force. Deferment to complete schooling or a university degree was granted, but hardly any White men were exempt from conscription. Yesterday we spoke to one of our listeners Hugh from Durban, who was sha...

Today is the day the African National Congress launched their military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe, Spear of the nation. We take this opportunity now to remember why the ANC decided to set it up and its relevance today. Guest: RETIRED GENERAL, KEITH MOKOAPE

The Economic Freedom Fighters held their second Elective Conference at Nasrec in Johannesburg this past weekend. We take a look now at some of the outcomes and surprises in the leadership structure. GUEST: Xolani Dube - senior researcher at Xubera Institute for Research and Development in KZN

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi has appeared at the International Court of Justice to defend the country against allegations of genocide against Muslim Rohingya. This is Ironically 18 years after she won a Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of Rohingya were killed and forced to flee to neighbouring Bangladesh during an army crackdown in the Buddhist-majority country since 2016… GUEST: Izak Khomo – Pre...

The Newcastle Municipality and Eskom have reached an agreement over nonpayment of their electricity bill. The matter was heard at the Pietermaritzburg High Court and to talk about this and the lessons learnt, Guest: Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba – Mayor of the Newcastle Municipality

Profmed’s 2019 Stress Index has revealed that South African professionals are stressed, not too much, but moderately so. Health and finances are said to be the biggest contributors to the stress levels. To get a sense of how bad the situation is, GUEST: Craig Comrie - Profmed CEO

Human remains were found at a reservoir in Verulam, north of Durban. This resulted in the eThekwini Municipality flushing out a water compartment. Police divers were called in when workers discovered a skeleton. To get an idea of what is going on here, GUEST: Thanduxolo Sabelo -eThekwini Infrastructure committee chairperson

The South African Police Service is hosting passing out parades in various provinces for more than 3000 SAPS trainees who have successfully completed the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP). The parades are taking place today at the SAPS Academy Tshwane in Pretoria, SAPS Academy Bhisho in the Eastern Cape and SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. GUEST: Ronald Phiri, Safm Ta...

Time now for our regular Thursday feature Health Talk, this morning we are going to look at Cardiovascular disease, which is among the top three causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Shocking statistics by medical professions have revealed that close to 225 people in South Africa die every single day as a result of heart diseases. This morning we are in conversation with Dr Mfundo Mathenjwa, a Ca...

Today is Universal Health Coverage Day. On 12th of December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC). This morning we are in conversation with Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize about the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI). The NHI Bill has received much criticism around the practicalities of its...

This morning we talk about Forgiveness Redefined. It’s a book which tells the honest and healing story of Candice Mama. She came face to face with notorious apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock who killed her father Glenack Masilo Mama. Where does one even start when receiving an invitation to be in the same room as Eugene de Kock? GUEST: Candice Mama, who is a forgiveness advocate and happiness acti...

Yesterday I nearly hit a beggar at one of the traffic lights. Without sounding unfair to them, but they are becoming an obstruction on the road as one tries to concentrate. We look now the situation regarding people begging at the traffic light and also women who are using children to get sympathy from motorists. Where does the problem lie and what do the by-laws say? GUEST: Lumka Oliphant, spokes...

While the most notable trends affecting labour during 2018 included the consolidation of the division of the trade union movement with the development of new federation, SAFTU, along with the signing into law of several amendments in labour law that were perceived to be anti-labour, this year’s major trend must be the continued recession and constant job-losses due to retrenchments and the threats...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to take drastic steps to prevent state-owned companies from failing. His statement comes after government announced the dissolution of the PRASA interim board and the placement of the SOE under administration. Cash-strapped and heavily indebted, state companies including South African Airways (SAA), power utility Eskom, defence firm Denel and PRASA have become a...

The Talking Point is coming to you live from the Vereeniging Civic Theatre, in the Vaal Triangle in Gauteng. The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa will be delivering a lecture in Sharpeville to mark the 23 years of the signing of the Constitution under the theme: "Living the Values and Promises of a Constitutional Order." The signing of the Constitution was assented into law by...

Time now for our regular Tuesday feature "Focus on Africa", today the shine the spotlight on ourselves. Yes! This morning we will be profiling South Africa as a country. As per usual our resident expert on the matter, with In-depth knowledge of the African continent, Izak Khomo will be joining me in shine the light on our beautiful country. South Africa has one of the continent's biggest and most...

At the end of last month, we did not complete answering all the questions. Although we will open the lines to general financial questions, this morning we are going to deal with similar questions that come in from callers off air, that tend to ask the same questions. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

The Talking Point is coming to you live from the Vereeniging Civic Theatre, in the Vaal Triangle in Gauteng. The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa will be delivering a lecture in Sharpeville to mark the 23 years of the signing of the Constitution under the theme: "Living the Values and Promises of a Constitutional Order." The signing of the Constitution was assented into law by...

Parliament's committee on land expropriation will publish its new draft bill in the government gazette next week. The draft bill to amend Section 25 of the Constitution, deals with expropriation of land without compensation. In a meeting last week (5 December) committee chairperson, Dr Mathole Motshekga, said "the draft bill will open the door for public participation". GUEST: Dr Mathole Motshekga...

Guest: THOMAS KHUBEKA

Time now for our regular Friday Feature the Friday Wind Down. In the spotlight this Friday morning is acclaimed and controversial South African cartoonist and satirist, Jonathan Shapiro. In November this year Zapiro received France's top cultural accolade at a ceremony in Cape Town, where he was described as "a freedom fighter with strong values of freedom of expression"… GUEST: South African cart...

Time now for our regular Thursday feature Health Talk. This morning we are in conversation with Doctor Simelane to look at all health issues related to women. If you want to get comprehensive, easy-to-understand information on managing certain health conditions, or how to avoid illness and keeping your body in tip-top condition then this is for you. GUEST: Doctor Mpumi Simelane, who is a gynaecolo...

We get to understand the ins and outs of running a mining company. Mining is said to be the economic backbone of South Africa’s economy. As many people are taking advantage of opportunities in the sector, we take this moment to speak to someone who is in the thick of things. Where did it all start for them and what were the major challenges? GUEST: Ellington Nxumalo - CEO and co-founder of Lurco