The Daily Discourse

GUEST: Loyiso Mkwana-Deputy Director General at the Gauteng Provincial Government

Time now for our regular Tuesday feature "Talking Finance with Bryan Hirsch". In today's topic Bryan says "Don't scrutinise the market every day if you are in for the long haul". GUEST : Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

We are here for the Gauteng Climate Change Indaba, where the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development we will be presenting their Climate Change Response Strategy and Action Plan. The theme for this Indaba is "Towards a low carbon, more climate resilient Gauteng City Region". GUEST: Director of Climate Change at Gauteng Provincial government, Basani Ndindani

Africa, researched the opportunities that exist for women on boards based on companies' gender policies - and found that there are in fact many, as companies have failed to meet their gender targets. Board composition is one of the most important governance factors determining an organization’s future success. GUEST: Advocate Paul Hoffman, Director of Accountability Now

South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November to 3 December.. This year’s theme is a Disability Inclusive, Barrier-Free South Africa by 2030: BE THE LEGACY! South Africa has a history tainted by different forms of discrimination, based on the like of race, gender to name a few, some of which still persist today. But many people today still also fa...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown us his good side but can he be ruthless? Is it now time for Ramaphosa to show us he can take an unequivocal stand against his comrades implicated in corruption? GUEST: Solly Moeng, who is a brand reputation management adviser and CEO of strategic corporate communications consultancy at DonValley Reputation Managers

South Africans might be forgiven for expecting two key commissions of inquiry currently underway to change the country. Some of these expectations are unrealistic, this according to associate professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, Cathy Powell. She says some expectations might be met, but only if the commissions achieve public buy-in and generate enough pressure for change. GUEST:...

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on regards to the leaks and publication of witnesses statements before they give statements. This follows Minister Pravin Gordhan's submission to the State Capture Commission being leaked ahead of his scheduled testimony next week.

This morning The Talking Point is broadcasting live from the University of Pretoria, where the Department of Science and Technology is hosting the White Paper Summit. Preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is at the heart of the Department of Science and Technology's new draft White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Mmamoloko Kuba...

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is hosted a dialogue to unpack policies and broaden the discussion around proposed inclusive housing solutions for the City of Johannesburg. The issue of inclusive housing is one which falls within the Nelson Mandela Foundation's land focus area. GUEST: Sello Hatang – CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Mkhuseli Jack was born on a white-owned farm in the Eastern Cape. Evicted from their home, his family was split up. Young Khusta had a yearning to learn and he never gave up. Eventually, reaching high school in PE, his drive finds a new focus: freedom. Jack became a respected leader in the movement and is a successful businessman today. He shares insights about his new book with us. *** Mkhuseli K...

This morning The Talking Point is broadcasting live from the University of Pretoria, where the Department of Science and Technology is hosting the White Paper Summit. Preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is at the heart of the Department of Science and Technology's new draft White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Mmamoloko Kuba...

Is South Africa becoming a safe haven for criminals? What are the reasons that many of the world's most wanted criminals seek refuge in here? And how are they living comfortable lives without popping onto local authorities' radar? To answer this we are now joined on the line by… GUEST: Mandy Wiener, who is an investigative reporter for News24.

Have black-owned businesses become their own worst enemy? On the Talking Point this morning we are going to examine the frustration by black consumers about black businesses. There have been several complaints on social media by black users about how customer service is terrible with black-owned businesses; others went on to say that white owned businesses are more professional. On the other hand...

Yoco is one of the leading African fintech startups with the goal of helping SMEs in Africa and beyond get the tools and services they need to thrive in their business and ultimately create employment and economic growth. GUESTS: Marcello Schermer – Head of Expansion at YOCO

Yesterday the inaugural session of the African Development Bank's Africa Investment Forum (AIF) took place in Sandton. The Forum was attended by several Heads of State and government across the African continent, also in attendance was UK government's first ever Her Majesty Trade Commissioner for Africa, Emma Wade-Smith. GUEST : Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Emma Wade-Smith

She is usually the subject of social media debates, usually for her controversial tweets. She is not afraid to speak her mind. She has been quiet for some time and rarely seen in the media spotlight, Guest: Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille

The Commission for Gender Equality has found that the South African Police Service still faces challenges in combating the scourge of violence against women. The study was conducted in selected provinces through in-depth interviews with key officials: GUEST: Commissioner Nomsisi Bata - Commissioner with the Commission for Gender Equality

Prof Moenieba Isaacs a researcher with the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies found that the complex drivers of fisheries crime in this community underscore the importance of a law enforcement approach geared at identifying and prosecuting the organised criminals benefiting from these illegal activities. According to her ‘Fishing communities are becoming increasingly poor and more vu...

Even though the majority of South Africans now reside in urban centres, millions of South Africans still live in rural areas. Many live in poverty with limited access to resources and services such as transport, telecommunications, electricity and water. Many are farmworkers and have to survive on low wages and bad working conditions. Guest: Nomhle Links

Absa Group has announced the appointment of Charles Russon as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of corporate and investment banking, and Paul O’Flaherty as chief executive: engineering services. The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) says its appalled by ABSA Group’s appointments . ABSIP believes the appointment of Charles Russon and Paul O'Flaherty flies in t...

The Road Traffic Management Corporation wants drunk driving reclassified so that suspects are treated the same way as those accused of rape, murder, theft, and fraud. The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) however is opposed to a new proposal by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) for drunk drivers to get harsher punishment. GUEST: Howard Dembovsky, chair of Justice Project South Afric...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa's (Numsa) newly registered political body, the Socialist Revolutionary Workers' Party, has vowed to fight against capitalism and ensure equality and freedom for the working class majority in South Africa, which is aligned to socialism. GUEST: Terry Bell, Who is a Labour Analyst and inside Labour Columnist for Fin24

Time now for our regular Tuesday feature; the African Perspective, where we profile different countries on the African continent. Today the spotlight is on Tanzania, an East African country situated on the Indian Ocean just south of the Equator. Tanzania is home to two renowned tourism destinations - Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, and wildlife-rich national parks such as the Serengeti. GU...

The United States reintroduced sanctions against Iranian oil on Monday while giving some of Washington's closest allies exemptions that allow Tehran's biggest customers, mostly in Asia, to keep buying crude for now. Washington has restored measures lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal negotiated with Tehran by the administration of President Barack Obama. President Donald Trump's administration added...