The Daily Discourse

It’s clear the we live in a digital world and technology is consistently growing and changing. How are we ensuring that artificial intelligence enhance human work and Why is digital education important when it comes to growing businesses? GUEST: Julie Tregurtha – Regional vice president for Africa at OpenText.

Last week we launched our 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...

We are now in conversation with Arina Muresan, a Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue in Association with UNISA, and a contributor to the African First Ladies Database to take a close look at the role played by the wives of heads of state in Africa and how they have wielded influence. This discussion is centred on three prominent women in politics; Grace Mugabe, who was the President of...

Shootings at taxi ranks, mainly around taxi violence have been happening for years. On Saturday at Bree Taxi rank, a man (who is a hawker) was shot in the face allegedly by a man who claimed to be from a security company. Today we ask, how do we ensure the safety of commuters, hawkers and those in public places like taxi ranks? Guest: Wayne Minnaar, JMPD Spokesperson GUEST: Ralph Jones, secretary...

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, we will be dealing with questions that have come in during the month that are of a similar nature. GUEST : Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

The EFF has accused the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation of only defending Indian people after the organisation criticized the Public Protector's decision against Minister Pravin Gordhan. This after the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation shared growing concern over the competence and ability of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to discharge her office's constitutional and legal obligations. GUEST: Dr Seth Coope...

We are now in conversation Busisiwe Mavuso, who is the chief operations officer (COO) of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), they say they are repulsed by what is clearly the continued lack of objectivity by Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane in executing her role as the trusted and competent Public Protector. GUEST: Busisiwe Mavuso, who is the chief operations officer (COO) of Business Leadership S...

There has been mixed reactions on Chief Justice Mogoeng calling for prayer in Parliament. Before swearing in new MPs in Parliament last week, Chief Justice Mogoeng called for prayer or meditation for solutions to corruption, unemployment and crime in the country. Then went on his knees and proceeded to pray. Other MPs stood and prayed. Many users then took to social media to react of Mogoeng's pra...

Having a career in the arts or as a news reader, singer or actress, your voice is the only source of income. Life in unpredictable and your life can change in just minutes. Are you able to insure your voice and how do you go about it? GUEST: TIM SMIT, DIRECTOR AT CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR

Former Botswana president Ian Khama has quit the ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party - BDP - in a row with his hand-picked successor, current president Mokgweetsi Masisi. Khama told thousands of supporters in his rural home town of Serowe over the weekend that he made a "mistake" in choosing Masisi as the president. The feud has threatened to split the party that has ruled the country sinc...

Polygamy is legal under certain circumstances in South Africa. It’s not a concept that is foreign to us on the African continent, or indeed other parts of the world. Despite this, the cultural practice still raises eyebrows. Is polygamy promoting a culture of masculinity? GUEST: Sipho Mbele, Author and Literary entrepreneur

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce his executive later this week. President Ramaphosa has stressed that his much awaited cabinet will comprise people with requisite skills and commitment to public services that will serve the country. This morning on the Talking Point we are asking you: How should President Ramaphosa's cabinet be restructured to benefit the economy? GUEST: Dr. Iraj...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is still coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This is the second day of the Summit, and today the Summit will cover industries tha...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is still coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This is the second day of the Summit, and today the Summit will cover industries tha...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is still coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This is the second day of the Summit, and today the Summit will cover industries tha...

It’s very clear that women are still under-represented in the tech industry/sector. Today we ask, How do we ensure and encourage woman more women to get into the tech sector? GUEST: Lynette - Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer Useful and Beautiful

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is still coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This is the second day of the Summit, and today the Summit will cover industries tha...

How is Africa rising and how Corporate Africa is contributing to the good news experiences to the broader world stage and what African’s can do to set the tone for African Globalization? Africa Day is a good opportunity to reflect on what there is to celebrate, explore, debate and reframe. Corporate Africa, needs to contribute more effectively the good news experiences and viewpoints to the broade...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This year's Summit will take place from the 23-24 May. The theme is Africa's Business Grow...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This year's Summit will take place from the 23-24 May. The theme is Africa's Business Grow...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This year's Summit will take place from the 23-24 May. The theme is Africa's Business Grow...

South Africa has a serious unemployment problem, particularly among young people. Despite the existing initiatives from government and other stakeholders the number still continues to sky-rocket according to unemployed youth statistics. We also still live in anytime where right after varsity or even school, young people still go straight into the work environment with no preparation of how to cond...

Good morning South Africa, this morning the Talking Point is coming to you live all the way from Kenya. We are at the Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi, for the Africa Shared Value Summit, which creates awareness of and advocates for the implementation of the Shared Value business model on the African continent. This year's Summit will take place from the 23-24 May. The theme is Africa's Business Grow...

Self Leadership is having a developed sense of who you are, what you can do, where you are going coupled with the ability to influence your communication. Today we ask, how do we create a culture self-leadership first before leading others especially in today’s society? Guest: Tshidi Pila –Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey, Life Coach and Talk Show host.

There is an advert that says the next World war will not be fought over the ideologues or who possesses super powers and advanced warfare capabilities but it will be fought over water . Mhlathuze Waters mission is to provide and expand affordable, sustainable, quality and reliable regional water and wastewater services to stakeholders as improve quality of life and contribute to development. Today...