The Daily Discourse

Preliminary investigations by the Department of Labor have revealed that some South African trucking companies hire only foreign national drivers. During in a meeting in Durban truck owners claim that they are forced to hire foreign drivers, due to the shortage of skills in the country. However investigations show that the department has not received a single application from any of these companie...

The Independent Electoral Commission, IEC, has received objections to 53 candidates affecting nine political parties, contesting the polls on the 8th of May. GUEST: IEC chief electoral officer, Sy Mamabolo

Journalists are now and again attacked for asking difficult questions and digging deep for answers. They are seen as bullies and as arrogant when they investigate stories. Today we ask are journalists being harboured from doing their job? guest: Reggie Moalusi, who is the Gauteng Conveyor for the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF)

The Freedom Front Plus and Black First Land First will meet in the Johannesburg High Court this morning over the BLF's announcement that it is a black-only party. The FF Plus wants the Electoral Court to declare the BLF's registration as a political party invalid. In a statement, the BLF reiterates that it is blacks only organisation. GUEST: Dr Corné Mulder, Chief Whip of the Freedom Front Plus

Climate change and air pollution pose significant short-term and long-term health risks to Southern Africa. So what is the physical impact of air pollution coupled with climate change on our environment? What adaptation measures need to be taken and how do we mitigate such changes to our environment? This morning we will look at the costs of air pollution on human health and economic growth GUEST:...

Time now for our regular Thursday SME feature, this morning we are in conversation with Navisha Bechan-Sewkuran, corporate and Government Affairs Manager at Mondelez and Jonathan Robinson, the founder of Bean There Coffee, to discuss issues around cooperatives and why they are not working that well in South Africa. My two guests will share how they are working with cooperatives from outside the co...

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor, Mongameli Bobani has accused the Hawks of being used as part of a political ploy to oust him from his position. Bobani spoke at a media briefing in Port Elizabeth after the Hawks raided his office and home earlier today. He claims he's got evidence of a meeting between the Hawks, a politician and a third person discussing his ousting. He says the third person was promised...

Independent Media chair and head of Sekunjalo Group, Dr Iqbal Surve says South Africa's black economic empowerment model is fundamentally flawed and needs to be reviewed urgently. He was testifying at the Judicial Inquiry into the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) in Pretoria. Dr Surve says BEE doesn't bring any meaningful economic transformation and that it is merely an "artificial" entry point...

This morning we are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting the first National Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Investment Conference. The theme of the conference is "Moving t...

Is Brand South Africa in crisis? There are reports that the state-owned company which was established in August 2002 to help create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa is said to be in shambles, amid allegations of an irregular tender and demands by the board for a pay hike. guest: Ms Khanyisile Kweyama, Board Chairperson for Brand South Africa

This morning we are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting the first National Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Investment Conference. The theme of the conference is "Moving t...

This morning we are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting the first National Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Investment Conference. The theme of the conference is "Moving t...

State Capture is a prime example of corruption in SA and with elections approaching the rot in companies, institutions and political parties is being revealed. Are we enabling corruption as a country? How serious are we about rooting out corruption? GUEST: Dr Dale McKinley – Independent Political Analyst

This morning we are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting the first National Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Investment Conference. The theme of the conference is "Moving t...

This morning we are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, where the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting the first National Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Investment Conference. The theme of the conference is "Moving t...

Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF Leader Julius Malema says the party does not want votes of xenophobic people. Speaking during the EFF's elections manifesto in Lethobong, Rustenburg, Malema said they do not want votes of people who suffer from self-hate. Malema also added that Africa was "not a continent, but a country", adding that borders were "imposed" on Africans. GUEST: Commissar Veronica Mente...

SARS workers affiliated to labour union PSA are expected to report for work this morning, another union NEHAWU says it is still engaging its members on the employer's latest wage offer. The PSA - which is the majority union - has signed the eight per cent wage offer from SARS. It is still unclear when NEHAWU will make its decision known regarding the latest wage offer. Workers were demanding an 11...

We now look at the underground activity of dog fighting, an act which involves the encouraging or inciting of two dogs to attack and fight each other until one is either killed or too injured and exhausted to continue, all this for money. Such illegal activities take place in both rural and urban areas across the country. The American Pit Bull Terrrier has become the most popular dog breed victim...

We never completed last week's discussion regarding the different strategies which investors need to consider before deciding on an investment strategy. Last week we spoke about looking for long term growth, and little income, however there are other strategies that need to be considered. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

We now look at the rising problem of disinformation around xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Misinformation or unintentional inaccuracies, incorrect dates, mismatched photographs, videos and errors in translation around such attacks on foreign nationals have been taken as real news, to a point where it has incited more violence. This morning we will look at disinformation on social media which i...

The May national elections are looming and it’s important that the youth have their voices heard but how many young people have registered to vote? The IEC Commission has said they need the youth, who are closing in on forming half of the population, to come out and vote. We now talk about the importance of the youth voting and being a part of the future but firstly registering to do so. Do the yo...

This morning will examine some of South Africa's trade union movements. Are trade union movements still necessary and relevant or are they an unwelcome hindrance to the economic growth of South Africa. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, a Director and Chief Economist at Efficient Group.

Has the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal sidelined former president Jacob Zuma from its election campaign? For clarity we now speak to ANC KZN provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli GUEST: ANC KZN provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli

We are now in conversation with Gareth Newham, the head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies. Gareth asks why crime is still soaring when the South African Police Service (SAPS) has a substantial Crime Intelligence Division that is tasked with identifying the individuals, groups and networks involved in serious crime. So why then, is public safety...

Many Malawians were attacked and displaced from their homes in Durban last week. It is alleged that the locals went on a rampage, broke into their homes and looted their businesses. On the Talking Point this morning we ask: Are we addressing the core issues that are being raised by South Africans or are we quick to label it as xenophobic attacks? GUEST: Thifulufheli Sinthumule, Director at the Con...