The Daily Discourse

The Black Management Forum (BMF) is calling for black executives not to apply for senior appointments within state-owned companies, including those of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), until the government has developed a clear governance framework for these critical public institutions. BMF President Andile Nomlala says state-owned companies have become a slaughterh...

With South African interest rates being rather high and consumers very stretched, what can they do to become financially healthy? GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Egypt's former President Mohammed Morsi, who was ousted by the military in 2013, has died after fainting in a courtroom. A former top figure in the now-banned Islamist movement Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi was in court for a hearing on charges of espionage. He was 67. Morsi was ousted by the army in July 2013 following mass protests a year after he took office as the country's first democratically el...

A man suspected of being part of a group of men who raped two teenage girls has been castrated and killed by a mob in Thembisa. A member of the public who saw the incident alerted the community who came out and confronted the rapists. Two of the suspects managed to escape, while the other was caught and killed by members of the community at the scene. Many community members in the past expressed f...

Sudan's former-President Omar al-Bashir has appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in a coup in April. Bashir was driven from a jail in the capital, Khartoum to the prosecutor's office where he was read the corruption charges against him. Prosecutors say a large hoard of foreign currency was found in grain sacks at Bashir's home after he was ousted, bringing to an end nearly...

The majority of South African children do not know how to read or write in their mother tongue because of the influence of English and the choice to speak English frequently? Why is it important to teach children their mother tongue and let them speak it frequently so that they retain it? GUEST: Masennya Dikotla - CEO Moileteno institutefor Langauge and Literacy

Minority rights lobby group AfriForum wants Zindzi Mandela dismissed as ambassador to Denmark for her 'racist' tweets. This after tweets - from an unverified Twitter account that appears to be that of Nelson and Winnie Mandela's daughter Zindzi, tweeted "Dear Apartheid Apologists, your time is over. You will not rule again. We do not fear you. Finally #TheLandIsOurs". The lobby group's Deputy CEO...

The June 16 1976 Uprising that began in Soweto and spread countrywide profoundly changed the socio-political landscape in South Africa. Events that triggered the uprising can be traced back to policies of the Apartheid government that resulted in the introduction of the Bantu Education Act in 1953. Are the youth of today as staunch about their issues like the youth of 1976? GUEST: Mr Seth Mazibuko...

Time now for our Friday Wind Down feature, where we profile high achievers in their respective fields. People who are seen as role models, leaders and overachievers! This profile is a personality interview where we focus on key aspects of our guest's remarkable journey. Joining us for our feature this morning, all the way from our SABC Sea Point studios in Cape Town is Gordon Igesund, a former Sou...

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the National Recreation Center, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. This morning the Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, will hold a Consultative Meeting which seeks to share the priorities of his new term in office and to also solicit inputs on the Education Roadmap for 2019-2024. A detailed 100 days Programme of Action will also be presented...

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the National Recreation Center, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. This morning the Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, will hold a Consultative Meeting which seeks to share the priorities of his new term in office and to also solicit inputs on the Education Roadmap for 2019-2024. A detailed 100 days Programme of Action will also be presented...

guest: Mr Shalton Mawire HOD school management team guest : Moagisi Micheeen Morolane RCL learner Nellmaphius Secondary school guest: Matshidiso Mothiba SGB Member Nellmaphius Secondary

Parliament is to investigate the clash between several MPs from various political parties yesterday. National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise denounced the conduct of the MPs involved in the altercation as unbecoming and uncharacteristic of honorable Members of Parliament. MPs were attending an induction session at the Old Assembly in Parliament. Modise who was in attendance but not chairing the se...

Yes it takes years of hard work to build a business and a lot of patience. Entrepreneurship is generally seen as very difficult, challenging and unreachable. Today we ask, how can we make entrepreneurship more tangible and attractive to the youth? GUEST: Mhlanganisi Madlongolwana – Mandela Washington Fellow and Entrepreneur

We recently launched a new feature “Water is Life”. We did so cognizant of the fact that South Africa is a water scarce country and guided by research on the ever so present threat of global warming. This feature therefore looks at the role of water boards in water collection, preservation and distribution. We also look at service delivery at these water utilities - their ability to connect South...

Economic development is critical for any country’s growth or development and with unemployment being one of the leading issues in SA it’s important to build and transform SA’s economy in order to create jobs. We are now joined by MEC for Economic development, Environment and Tourism in the Eastern Cape Mr Mlungisi Mvoko to tell us their plans as a department to help create jobs, eradicate poverty...

Following the resignations and suspension of South Africa’s top CEOs from SOES. What are the challenges facing black executives? We will also look at challenges facing the country’s economy, how can we restore Investor confidence and grow the economy, this as the debate around the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank rages on. Guest: Sandile Zungu – President of The Black Business Council

South Africa has seen a surge in mass protest against gangsterism and drugs by disgruntled Coloured community members in areas such as Eldorado Park, In Johannesburg and in other Coloured communities in the Western Cape. They claim that Coloureds have been marginalized since the dawn of democracy as their communities are still plagued by these social ills, as government has not done enough to inte...

As we mark Youth Month, there is greater reflection on the numerous challenges affecting our young people and children. One major issue they confront is a high illiteracy rate. South Africa was placed last out of 50 countries in the most recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in 2016. The study found that 8 out of 10 Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language...

Youth in Africa constituted 19% of the global youth population in 2015, numbering 226 million. The United Nations defines youth as people aged 15 to 24 years. By 2030, it is predicted that the number of youths in Africa will have increased by 42%. Currently youth unemployment in South Africa is standing at 39.5% in Q1 2019 which is an increase. We haven’t seen much impact government interventions...

In January this year the Khoi-San and Traditional Leadership Bill was passed by parliament. While the bill, if passed into law, promises to give recognition and political powers to Khoi and San traditional leaders, some of its provisions also grant extensive powers to all recognized traditional leaders. It will enable all traditional leaders to enter into agreements with companies to exploit the l...

Since Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane replaced Advocate Thuli Madonsela as the Public Protector, the reputation of the office has been under scrutiny from different stakeholders across society. After her appointment , different political parties approved Mkhwebane's appointment with all sorts of disclaimers attached. Are we as a nation not being fair on her? GUEST: Ralph Mathekga – Political Analyst

Early last week a student stabbed and killed another student at Forest High School and yesterday a teacher was shot dead at a school in Folweni. There have been many other incidents of crime at schools. Today we ask, how do we ensure tighter security measures on school premises to ensure the safety of safety of student teachers and staff? GUEST: Maano Ramadwa, who is a Professional teacher and For...

Time now for our regular Tuesday slot the Global Perspective, today's destination is the country of India, which is the world's largest democracy and, according to UN estimates, its population is expected to overtake China's in 2028 to become the world's most populous nation. India is also one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. GUEST:...

The Pan African Congress, PAC has dissolved its party’s executive. For the latest we are now joined on the line by Narius Moloto, who says the party will be run by an administrator… GUEST: Narius Moloto, PAC leader