The Daily Discourse

The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Other Foundation yesterday (Tuesday) hosted a webinar looking at the risks, gaps, and transformative potential of collecting data on LGBTQI+ lives in South Africa. They say that the dialogue forms part of a broader project aimed at advancing research into public attitudes toward LGBTQI+ community in the country. To talk about why the need...

This morning, Bryan deals with information about the SARS auto assessment and preparing for provisional tax. He joins us in the studio now… Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited ( www.bhca.co.za )

As part of our Women's Month celebrations, we will be bringing you some of the courageous work and careers women are involved in. This year marks 69 years since the 1956 march by women from different race groups to the Union Buildings in protest against pass laws and injustice. So today, we kick it off with women in the conservation space dealing with Lions, cheaters and wetlands. Let's welcome&he...

The Border Management Authority carries out the border law enforcement functions, particularly biosecurity and immigration. Our next guest briefed the media on new security measures aimed at boosting traveller verification and law enforcement at ports of entry yesterday. Over 9000 arrests and deportations have been recorded in the period April to June 2025. The performance review for the first qua...

A political stand-off is playing out at KwaZulu-Natal’s Umkhanyakude District Municipality.  The provincial government took a resolution to place the ANC-led municipality under administration. Then what happened is that the IFP’s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi was barred from entering the premises of the municipality where he was g...

As the rising cost of living continues to place basic healthcare out of reach for many, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are silently claiming lives. According to the National Cancer Registry, 65% of all natural deaths in South Africa are now attributed to NCDs, and many of these are preventable with early detection and access to care. To address this growi...

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is conducting a review of social grant beneficiaries to ensure only eligible individuals receive support. This review process has raised concerns and sparked debate, with some beneficiaries reporting delays and potential suspensions. SASSA emphasizes that the review is crucial for preventing fraud and ensuring the integrity of the social assistance...

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe, looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025 . Guest (WhatsApp):  Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

As we conclude the Nedbank MoneyMatters campaign, we talk about insurance in the digital age and have an educational discussion on how these new platforms can deliver services at a time of need. The insurance industry in South Africa is transitioning their insurance products online to meet the needs of their consumers and make claims more seamlessly when life happens. To share their insights, we a...

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is said to be getting worse as thousands are reported to be starving. US President Donald Trump described the situation as real starvation. He called on Israel to allow every ounce of food into Gaza as he is under pressure to intervene. Let us listen to the latest from Gaza in a report filed by Jeremy Bowen aboard a Jordanian royal airforce plane dropping aid as...

Today being the last Tuesday of the month, Bryan deals with all the questions of a similar nature that he has received throughout the month. He will answer them one at a time while taking some of the other questions you may have for today. What is AGOA all about and who benefits? How will it affect us if it is not renewed? Please explain what the balance of trade is. How will tariffs hurt South Af...

Last week r etired Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was addressing the National Anti-Corruption Conference which was set up by the South African Council of Churches were he said that the country has been fighting corruption for more than 30 years, with no luck. One of the saddest things he said is instead of corruption decreasing, it has increased since 1994. He pointed the finger at politicians and ho...

We turn our attention to a deeply disturbing and heartbreaking issue—maternal filicide. That’s the act of a mother killing her own child. When it does happen, it brings the public outrage and raises complex questions: What drives a mother to such an unimaginable act? What social, psychological, or economic pressures might be at play? Are we, as a society, doing enough to notice the war...

  South Africa is facing a crisis in childhood play. Kids are moving less, playing less, and spending an average of 4.5 hours a day on screens. As a result, children's mental health challenges are on the rise, with the rise of anxiety, isolation, and sleep issues leading the charge. Research indicates that just 15 minutes of unstructured play each day can enhance emotional resilience, brain d...

Our next guest is a third-generation lap steel and pedal steel guitarist. He is best known for his unique blend of blues, rock, funk, and gospel music. Based in the United States, he comes from a family with a rich musical heritage rooted in the "Sacred Steel" tradition. He's known for his "singing guitar" style, which has gained him viral recognition. He has worked alongside The Allman Brothers B...

Action by small businesses matters in creating big change – in a non-disruptive way. Small and medium-sized enterprises make up 90% of all companies worldwide, and are key to creating a stronger and more resilient global trading system. The first-ever Global SME Ministerial seeks to bring countries together to develop solutions that will take place at the grassroots level of small businesses...

The SME Ministerial Meeting 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment. This year South Africa holds the presidency of the Group of 20 leading economies. That highlights the importance of holding this meeting to show how small businesses drive growth within national economies. By sharing success stories, lessons learned, and best practices, the meeting will strengthen global efforts to grow small businesses...

For our Municipal Watch this morning we talk to the Gauteng Treasury about their relationship with municipalities. This comes after the province’s MEC for Finance raised concerns about the state of municipalities in Gauteng and calling on them to improve their financial management and service delivery. So we use this opportunity to get an understanding the sort of interventions the provincia...

Earlier this month (8 July 2025), the Competition Commission announced that it had reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv on revised conditions that allow the parties to proceed with a merger that had been prohibited by the Competition Tribunal. Vodacom acquiring a stake in Maziv, a South African fibre infrastructure company, with the goal of creating a leading fibre provider. Initially, Voda...

Last week concerned religious leaders and civic organisations got together to discuss the on-going problem of gangsterism in some of the Western Cape communities. They say that they want to lead a grassroots moral structural regeneration campaign to deal with what they say is a “constitutional, moral and humanitarian emergency”. If you listen to the news on a daily basis you are likely...

Guest: Lerato Tsebe

This morning, Bryan Hirsch is back and he speaks to us about following topic: the use of trusts in South Africa has often been overplayed. However, they remain an effective estate planning tool in certain circumstances. So, when is it in your best interest to use a trust. To tell us more about this, we are joined by… Guest : Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates...

There has been mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of a commission of enquiry into allegations of corruption against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. The Minister has since denied the allegations and said he will corporate fully with the commission. This has no doubt further dampened the already bruised image of the South African Police Services. So this morning we hear what th...

In the past year, young people took to the streets in Kenya against the proposed government tax bill. Kenya is facing an economic crisis and ate the second largest borrower from the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, young people in Kenya are facing the major challenges of unemployment, inequality, political exclusion and poverty. Violent clashes in the past month led to at least 16 people lo...

For many women and children trapped in abusive homes, a Helpline is the first life-saving step toward freedom and safety. Many victims of GBVF face stigma when they report violent incidents to the police. In this hour, we speak about the importance of the helplines as a first step for victims to be heard, get counselling and find a place of safety. One of our next guests works for a national body...