The Daily Discourse

Perseverance is indeed the mother of all success when it comes to describing this humble yet phenomenal brother, father, son and artist with a phenomenal voice and passion for music. Ncedisile Mahlwempu, affectionately known as ‘FOFO’ in his hometown of Engcobo and by his fans, has travelled the rocky road to success in the music industry better known in the business as ‘paying your dues’. He join...

This morning we dissect poverty and economic marginality in relation to masculinity. What are economically disadvantaged men’s constructions and performance of manliness in relation to poverty? How do these relate to the standards set by society? How do men see the dynamics of money playing out in a relationship? Is ‘breadwinnerhood’ key for them? GUEST: Baba Buntu – Executive Director of Ebukhosi...

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The National Launch of the National Science Week is set to take place at the University of Mpumalanga, this weekend. The initiative by the Department of Science and Technology is a countrywide celebration of science involving various stakeholders and role players conducting science-based activities during the week. National Science Week will be running from 11 to 19 August 2018, with a range scien...

The Jobs Fund and Sernick Group have partnered with the Sernick Emerging Farmers Programme to assist emerging black farmers. The initiative is a comprehensive intervention in which emerging black farmers will be recruited, trained, capacitated and provided with supply opportunities through integration in Sernick's value chain. The R502.6 million project is set to be implemented in the Free State....

An American man, Kerry Thomas, is serving a 30-year sentence for having sex without disclosing his HIV status - although he used condoms, and didn't infect his partner. It's understood that thousands of people living with HIV have been prosecuted, most of who did not actually pass on the virus. Most prosecutions have taken place in the USA, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and Zimbabwe. South Africa has n...

The Small Business Institute is warning that the National Development Plan’s goal of small business creating 90% of jobs by 2030 will be stillborn unless this vital segment of our economy is properly understood and they are also calling for immediate shut down of the department of Small Business Development. For more on this we are joined by…… GUEST (studio): Chris Darroll, CEO of Small Business P...

In conversation with Karyn White who stormed into music history with her smash hit song, the female anthem, Superwoman. Most people would remember that song, it made international waves, selling over a million units, being certified Gold and named the Billboard R&B Song of the year in 1989. GUEST (studio): Karyn White, R&B singer/songwriter

Ntuthuko Shezi, the Founder & CEO of Livestock wealth grew up in a rural area with his grandparents, who owned a couple of cows. He says the cows were the bedrock of his family’s finances. Today, he owns a business that serves as a platform connects farmers looking for funding to grow their farms with investors looking to invest in cows. He shares more about their business Model… GUEST: Ntuthuko S...

Hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school. This morning, we unpack just what a ‘Hidden Curriculum’ is. How does the Hidden Curriculum impact students? As many young black people speak of decolonizing the education curriculum, Leigh-Ann Naidoo says” The system of patriarchy, or male domination, in many...

The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF are celebrating 5 years since their formation in 2013. The red berets are currently in the Eastern Cape where they will be celebrating the anniversary this weekend at Sisa Dukashe in East London. For more on this we are now joined on the line by... GUEST: EFF deputy president, Floyd Shivambu

With an increasing demand for young people to fill the missing gap in agriculture. This morning we learn more about the Dukathole Youth for Economic Social and Rural Development - which consists of a group of young people who saw a gap in the agricultural industry. These young people have been doing some great work in agriculture and in creating employment in Hanover, KZN. Guest: Nkanyiso Katleho...

Discussing the land issue and equity in the context of the struggle against poverty and social movements in the land sector. Our guests will tell us about the limitations of the South African Constitution, particularly section 25, the property clause and the land reform programme, but also the broader question of whether access to land makes a difference to the livelihoods of South Africans, both...

During late 2012 into January 2013, we witnessed the biggest strike wave and protest movement by farmworkers in recent history in South Africa. The strike took place mainly in the Breede River Valley of the Western Cape and centred around the town of De Doorns. This is the main grape growing region of the Western Cape for wine and grape exports. The workers came out on strike to protest their slav...

Examining the findings of a book called: Development, Social Policy and Community: Lessons from Below. The research reveals that poverty is felt by almost everyone in the area, as everyone is trying hard to survive and it also indicates a high rate of symptoms of depression and anxiety among women caregivers in Doornkop, at 43%. The reasons for this include poverty, hunger and financial stress. So...

While slavery may have ended In Africa, and the continent considered independent, Can we truly say that Africa is totally free. Are there unseen chains of slavery and the psychological fetters of colonialism in Africa today? Yesterday following President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks in Pretoria to draw a new blueprint for further developing bilateral relations,...

***Malawi National Anthem saved in the Talking Point Bin*** Time now for the African Perspective, today we profile Malawi, a largely agricultural country. The country is bordered by Mozambique on the east and southwest, by Tanzania on the north and northeast, and by Zambia on the west and northwest. After independence from the British in 1964 and more than 30 years of subsequent autocratic rule, M...

Black women and men have high aspirations to be successful at work, and outworking and outperforming others is the norm for many. But what happens to the minds, bodies, and spirits of Black employees when unrealistic expectations are too much to bear—if, despite their hard work, they remain set apart and undervalued? For women, this may include their having to deal with sexual harassment, sexism,...

At its two-day Working Class Summit held at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) brought labour unions, civil rights organisations and activists under one umbrella. According to Saftu, the aim of the summit is to unite unions and people who choose to fight against capitalism and other social ills in society. This they aim to do in a m...

When delivering the 2018 Nelson Mandela Lecture, former US president, Barack Obama proposed an inclusive, market-based system that taxed the rich enough to pay for universal health care, retirement security, infrastructure and scientific research. Guest: Dominic Brown, Coordinator of the Economic Justice Programme AIDC Guest: Leon Louw, Executive Director, Free Market Foundation

With July being National Savings Month, we speak to Dr Kobus Du Toit, about the benefits of connecting with ourselves, and how that drives the important decisions we make, whether it be financial, career-related, or any other Important decision in our lives. GUEST: Dr Kobus Du Toit - Inspirational speaker, a registered brain profile practitioner, author, counsellor and life coach.

Sexual and gender minorities are becoming more vocal, more visible and more determined in working towards full social inclusion on the African continent. But what can this latest trend be attributed to - is Africa finally embracing the LGBTI community? GUEST: Dr Finn Reygan, Chief Research Specialist at Human Sciences Research Council

We represent, everybody who was born in Western Cape pre 1994, colour doesn’t matter. According to them, Demographics should not be implemented, “it’s hurting us”. “They say houses shouldn’t be given to only black people, everything we are saying is being lost in translation, because people are bringing up race. Coloured people is a disgusting term, which is another term another thing the ANC mess...

In a statement, from the Senior Executive Team of Wits University to the Universities’ Colleagues and Students, Wits said “the designation of students on the University’s student systems will no longer reflect titles such as Mr, Ms, or Mrs, etc. as from 16 July 2018. “The statement further states that “This decision affirms those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming within the...

Post the 8th Provincial Elective Conference of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal – we look at the influence of the ANC Youth League in the province. The young lions wanted to entrench a "generational-mix" concept and their wish was granted judging by the outcome of the conference. GUEST: Thanduxolo Sabelo, Provincial Secretary of the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal