The Daily Discourse

On the 19th of June we profiled Ethiopia on our African Perspectives feature. Ethiopia, which is nestled in the volatile Horn of Africa region, is Africa's oldest independent country and is the second largest in terms of population. Joining us to share more about they beauty and culture of the country, was Hailey Shamebo - Who is a businessman and political activist. Speaking to Bongi Gwala about...

guest: Rajen Reddy - CEO of Kzn OILS

The Durban Business Fair (DBF) this year is celebrating its 20 year long journey as the only government programme in the country, that focuses on creating opportunities for local businesses to be discovered by potential clients, to be informed about enterprise development and support opportunities, and how they can run their businesses more profitably and sustainably. To create a conducive platfor...

Standard Bank's head of compliance, Ian Sinton says one of the bank's chief executives was summoned to Luthuli House to explain its decision to terminate Gupta-linked bank accounts. Sinton says the meeting was attended by former ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, his deputy Jessie Duarte, and the party's economic transformation sub-committee head Enoch Godongwana. Sinton says he and Standard Ba...

According to an Open ed penned by Africa Practice on the recent declarations of investment and support to Africa by eastern and western powers “All these countries, despite their divergent interests, seem to understand one thing: the future of their nations is linked to the partnerships they forge in Africa today” But is Africa getting the best deal out of this? Are we getting what we need as a co...

The Minister of Labour, Mildred Oliphant, will today (17 September 2018), officially launch training programmes aimed at creating jobs in the aviation, maritime commercial diving and agricultural sectors. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) through its Labour Activation Programmes has set aside R22 million for the three projects for beneficiaries. For more on this we are now joined on the line b...

As we continue to commemorate the death of Steve Biko, we have still, discussions around mental slavery, psychological emancipation of the black mind. Last week we had a discussion with Ntate Strike about the black consciousness movement, and spoke about what Biko and his colleagues envisioned with the ideology. One of the key objectives of SASO was to address what they termed black people s infer...

The Global Campaign for Education say they are concerned about a new proposed initiative the Education Outcomes Fund. The 'Education Outcomes Fund' seeks to raise $1 billion to scale up proven and / or innovative services from non-State actors by paying for the results achieved. The Global Campaign for Education says while they acknowledge the global education crisis and the need for a radical shi...

A spike in international oil prices and a huge swing in the Rand/US dollar exchange rate have combined to predict a knockout blow at the pumps at the end of September, according to the Automobile Association. On the other hand, the People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases have vowed to intensify its fight against the raising prices of fuel. So this morning we are asking you – How can we...

One day, when young boys grow up, they may well be fathers. Pushing a pram and holding a baby as a father. There have been conversations that girls are more ready to be mother because they have ha practice to be mothers, as they play with dolls, prams, and kitchen toys in their young age. Should we not be affording boys the same practice? GUEST: Mbuyiselo Botha – Gender Activist whose interest is...

The South African Human Rights Commission recently held a two-day inquiry into the alleged sale of "fake" or expired food at foreign-owned shops. This follows incidents of looting and unrest in Soweto and surrounding townships following allegations of the sale of fake and expired goods by foreign owned shops. Following careful assessment of the reports and site visit to Soweto, the Commission held...

The 17 - 21 September 2018 is a National Wills Week. The week is an initiative which aims to educate members of the public about the importance of drafting a Will and to support them by drafting free Wills during this period. For more on the event we are now joined on the line by... GUEST: Advocate Wendy Sithole, Assistant Master at the Department of Justice

Former President Jacob Zuma says the South African state has not been captured. Addressing SASCO members at the Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape, Zuma said the judiciary, the legislature and the executive are not captured GUEST: Advocate Gary Pienaar, Research Manager with the Democracy, Governance and Service Delivery at the Human Sciences Research Council

The LGBTI business summit which was held on 11 September in Johannesburg was said to put LGBTI agenda for economic empowerment. The summit was convened by the PLUS LGBTI business network, which aims to make a strong business case for the economic inclusion of LGBTI people and to open up new business and other economic empowerment opportunities. PLUS is an initiative of the Other Foundation, which...

The chairperson of the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, is expected to deliver his decision on applications for leave to cross-examine witnesses in Parktown, Johannesburg, today. GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, a senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law at the University of Pretoria

In conversation with the newly elected president of the National Teachers Union, Allan Thompson. He will tell us about their 100th anniversary celebrations and also discuss teachers’ salaries, violence in schools and the current state of public schools in general. GUEST: Mr Allan Thompson, newly elected president of the National Teachers Union (NATU)

It's been over 66 years since 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women. This year around 2 000 women also marched to the Union Buildings to protest against oppression, gender inequality and gender-based violence. Yesterday marked the 41st anniversary of the death of Black Consciousness Movement l...

Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi says Career guidance is the key to economic development. This as youth unemployment and poverty becomes the most serious problems facing the country and, while, ironically, along with this unemployment, we are facing a growing shortage of appropriate skills. MEC Lesufi says this is why the delivery of career guidance is central to a person's career develop...

On the 20th of September, the national launch of the Constitutional Values and Principles will take place at UNISA. Recently the Public Service Commission In Limpopo Launched The Constitutional Values And Principles. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is mandated by the Constitution to amongst others; promote the Constitutional Values and Principles governing public administration as set out in S...

Last week the country witnessed two workplace disasters, one in Cape Town and the other in the Johannesburg that saw the horrific deaths of eleven workers. Eight workers died in the explosion at the arms factory, Rhein-metall Denel in Somerset West and three fire-fighters lost their lives, ironically in the building that housed the Gauteng Department of Health in Johannesburg. In today’s labour sh...

This coming weekend, Zimbabwe's opposition party the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is planning to inaugurate leader Nelson Chamisa as the “people’s president” this as part of their 19th anniversary celebrations. GUEST: Maynard Manyowa, Political analyst

This morning we speak to the Wife of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko and mother of two of his children Nkosinathi Biko and Samora Biko. Mrs. Ntsiki Biko was a member of the Black Consciousness Movement and was steadfast and courageous during some of apartheid’s most repressive years. Currently she works in King William’s Town running her own business while continuing the legacy of her husband a...

Time now for our regular Tuesday feature, the African Perspective. Every Tuesday we profile an African country and provide an overview of that specific country, including key events and facts about it. Today the spotlight is on Lesotho, which is known as the Mountain Kingdom. Since the Neolithic Period, the mountain kingdom was the domain of Khoisan-speaking hunter-gatherers. In the 19th century t...

Peter Tosh was a Jamaican reggae musician. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari. GUEST: Mike Masina - former executive mayor of Steve Tshwete Local Municipality and now Executive director GK Steel and mining company

Every year on September 9th, International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day is observed. According to statistics, South Africa is currently leading globally with a FAS prevalence of 6-29%. Out of 187 countries, rates of 111 per 1,000 people are born with the condition in South Africa. The 9-9-9 Campaign against Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), championed by the Deputy Minister of Socia...