The Daily Discourse

Security at schools in KwaZulu-Natal has been beefed up to ensure no disruptions in matric exams take place. A business forum, Delangokubona in KwaZulu-Natal, has denied reports that they are threatening to disrupt matric exams in the province. The provincial Education Department issued a statement, saying the security around matrix question papers will be maintained. These threats were posted on...

This past Friday the 18th October marked the 35th week of mass demonstrations involving millions of people in cities across Algeria. There have been larger marches, by students, workers and the general population for democracy, against repression of young people in the protests, against corruption and that an illegitimate parliament is now attempting to debate laws such as the Hydrocarbon Bill. Ho...

Some people consider "early retirement" to mean leaving the workforce at age 55. BUT retiring early may not be a good idea in this day and age, well not unless you're fortunate enough to have a full pension and benefits that kick in at that age. This morning we will look at: Why should South Africans not retire early? GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limi...

South Africa still faces key challenges such as economic challenges, unemployment, poverty, low levels of education and Inequality. As South Africans prepare to listen to the Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni's Medium-term Budget, which sets out government's priorities over the next three years, our country's economy remains a subject of debate. On the Talking Point this morning we are hosting severa...

The preliminary results of the recent general elections in Mozambique are expected to be announced this next week. This is because delays have been experienced in the counting of the ballots at regional level. The Mozambique National Electoral Commission says it has postponed its planned media briefing to table the outcome of the preliminary results due to the delays. The Electoral Commission's sp...

Staying with the Democratic Alliance (DA), we are now in conversation with Hermann Pretorius, campaigns coordinator at the Institute of Race Relations, on "Why the DA should listen to the people and elect leaders on merit, not race"… GUEST: Hermann Pretorius, campaigns coordinator at the Institute of Race Relations

Former leader of the Democratic Alliance, DA, Helen Zille was elected as the party's new Federal Council chairperson. The party held its highly-contested election over the weekend. Zille, Athol Trollip, Thomas Walters and Mike Waters were contesting for the position. GUEST: The Democratic Alliance's deputy federal chair, Mike Waters GUEST: Former DA Port Elizabeth mayor, Athol Trollip

We are still coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid to improve the deliver...

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid t...

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid t...

Deputy minister for cooperative governance, Parks Tau in conversation with Bongi Gwala about a new service delivery model to empower and improve municipalities GUEST: Deputy minister for cooperative governance, Parks Tau

The Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor, Mongameli Bobani, remains the mayor ... for now. A council meeting that was scheduled yesterday to debate a motion of no-confidence against Bobani was cancelled by Speaker Buyelwa Mafaya, citing safety concerns. So was there a genuine "threat" and "safety" concerns or was this a deliberate tactic to avoid the motion of no confidence against him? GUEST: Andil...

Time now for our regular Thursday feature Health Talk. Over the years, researchers have been cracking their heads trying to come up with ways of dealing with cancer. There’s been so many suggestions and therapies brought forward. But here is something interesting, oxygen therapy. What is it exactly and how does it work? GUEST: Joseph Winer – Health and Wellness practitioner and MD at Oxygenate

According to Statistics South Africa, the total value of new credit granted in 2019’s first quarter (Q1), increased by more than 5% to over R134 billion in Q2. Those in the consumer market say that consumers have become slaves to credit. This then begs the question over whether it is possible to live a debt-free life? These days people even take groceries on credit the store cards that promise rew...

Yesterday (Wed) on our sister programme Sunrise, a couple of calls came in about the disrespect shown to SMME owners. The case involved applying for a liquor licence and what they were told by those employed to service them. This is what they had to say… GUEST: Tebogo Khaas – Chairperson of the SME Forum

The SABC has reduced its net losses by 35 percent in the 2018/2019 financial year. SABC Board Chairperson Bongumusa Makhathini said this in his opening remarks during a briefing to the Communications Committee in Parliament. The SABC board and executive were presenting the annual report for the 2018/2019 financial year on Tuesday. This morning on the Talking Point we are hosting the SABC's group C...

Yesterday was the 15th of October, a day where one of Africa’s Pan Africanist leaders was assassinated. Thomas Sankara was President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. He is viewed in some quarters as Africa’s own Che Guevara as he was a revolutionary. Looking at leadership in Africa, why are we no longer producing leaders who are about the people? Why are leaders like Thomas Sankara killed for st...

The ANC says any stake in South African Airways should be given to locals. Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa told a gathering of investors at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London that government was engaged in talks with potential strategic equity partners in the national carrier. He said they were also looking at foreign investors who were interested in partnering with government to sav...

About two weeks ago, South Africa was on the brink of the biggest strike in the banking sector for nearly 100 years. The strike threatened to bring the country’s economy to a standstill with major ramifications for everyone. However, the big business organisation, BUSA, successfully managed to interdict the strike via the Labour Court. The strike was declared unprotected and then called off by the...

Power utility Eskom says there is a possibility of rotational load shedding across the country from 9 o'clock this morning. Eskom says this is as a result of a shortage of capacity. The rotational load shedding is expected to last until 11 o'clock tonight. The country last experienced load shedding in March this year. For more we are now joined by the DA MP and party public enterprises spokesperso...

How does our personal financial behaviour cause us harm? This morning we will look at 10 pitfalls that can derail your financial well-being. GUEST: Brendan Gace, the Head of Anchor Private Clients

This morning we are in conversation with Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who is in our SABC Auckland Park studios to outline the work the department was doing to curb fake marriages, Improve border control and prevent corruption at Home Affairs. We will also discuss some of the notable improvements at home affairs like reducing the service delivery turnaround times for processing and e...

Ever thought of donating your body for scientific research? Well this week is International Anatomy Week and Wits School of Anatomical Sciences is using it to highlight the importance of the on-going body donor programme to the school for training the next generation of health professionals. GUEST: Professor Maryna Steyn - Head of the School of Anatomical Sciences

Mozambicans will be going to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) to elect a new government. Last week international observers held a series of meeting with role players in the capital Maputo to make sure that all is on track. Frelimo has been in power since independence while Renamo has been in the opposition. Could we see a change in government after tomorrow or with the status quo remain? GUEST: Charle...

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety says it is continuing its efforts to provide safe, sustainable and integrated transport infrastructure and services for the promotion of socio-economic development. The department says it will also intensify the fight against crime and corruption through an integrated approach, partnerships and effective oversight in the South African Police...