The Daily Discourse

Has the public spat between the DA and Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille, taken a political toll on the party? Has the DA's internal crisis deepened after de Lille's court victory, after the High Court in Cape Town set aside her dismissal? To examine the current state of the DA, we are now joined on the line by the former leader of the DA, Tony Leon... GUEST: Former leader of the DA, Tony Leon

Professor Christie van der Westhuizen is arguing that there was nothing good about Apartheid and she will therefore explain how the concept of Capitalism was applied to the exclusion of many. According to her, the implementation after 1994 of the NP’s model of neo-federal capitalism ensured that while whites lost political power, they retained control of the country’s wealth. GUEST: Professor Chri...

Yesterday, another suspicious device was found at the Pavilion shopping centre in Durban. On Saturday, a suspicious device was found in a Woolworths store at the Gateway Mall, also in Durban, and earlier in the week, similar devices were found at the same retail chain – one in Gateway and one at The Pavilion. GUEST: Willem Els, Senior Training Co-ordinator, Transnational Threats and International...

The South African government is reevaluating its position on its proposed exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). International Relations Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu hinted last week that the government might reconsider the controversial decision. In 2016, two African states, South Africa and Burundi, had made official decisions to leave the ICC. South Africa's fallout with the ICC started...

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently admitted that the country’s governance is collapsing. Does this suggest that South Africa is at the tipping point? What do we need to do to fix our country’s dysfunctional state? GUEST: Mashupye Maserumule, Professor of Public Affairs at Tshwane University of Technology

As the winter initiation season is nearing its end, disturbing reports have emerged suggesting that more initiates have died in initiation schools in the Eastern Cape compared with last year. These deaths occurred despite government interventions. Where then do we point the finger? What role can traditional leaders play in curbing these deaths? Guest: Nkosi Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo, chairperson of the...

Single/unmarried/Divorced fathers in South Africa are commonly believed to be largely uninvolved or disinterested in their children’s daily lives, and have to be forced to financially take care of their children. From the 5th of January 2018, Sections 2, 11 and 13(b) of the Amendment Act were operationalized, where in amongst others, provision is made for that parents who default on child maintena...

In a lightbulb moment, Lesley Waterkeyn - Founder and CEO of Colourworks - knew just how her company, along with partner DesignersInk, could contribute towards Entrepreneurial growth and sustained development in a creative and meaningful way. What if a team of designers could create the foundation for SMEs in this country to kickstart their businesses into full gear with uniquely crafted logos and...

Many South Africans still consider the lesbian gay bisexual transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community to be different. Craig Chapman, programme coordinator at Right to Care says “This leads to LGBTI individuals suffering from self-discrimination, social isolation, depression, substance abuse and suicidal behaviour”. Guest: Craig Chapman, programme coordinator at Right to Care (Craig is also a mem...

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) says it agrees with Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that the state shall be the custodian of the land. At a joint press conference held yesterday, Contralesa General Secretary Zolani Mkiva announced that they fully support the EFF's policy of land expropriation without compensation and want section 25 of the Constitution amended to a...

Delegates from around the world will be gathering in Warsaw, Poland today to hold crucial votes on Amnesty International’s position on safe and legal abortion and how States control the production, sale and use of drugs. Cheryllyn Dudley, ACDP MP & Whip for smaller parties in Parliament

South Africa has joined more than 50 African states in signing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) agreement, which is aimed at facilitating a single market for goods and services on the continent. This is being called the largest free trade agreement since the creation of the World Trade Organization. Dr Reuel Khoza believes it is absolutely fundamental to the development of our coun...

Sisonke are calling for support for the full decriminalization of sex work. Currently, South Africa fully criminalizes sex work, for both buyers and sellers. Sisonke, a movement of sex workers, by sex workers says this has resulted in stigma and discrimination against sex workers; extraordinarily high levels of violence; exploitation of minors, and lack of access to health and legal services for s...

Time now for our SME feature; today we speak to Charmaine Ngobeni, a highly motivated and talented creative designer and Art Director, with over 10 years of experience in the Creative industry. Charmaine is the Founder and CEO of Conté Agency, an agency founded in 2014, with the aim to build up African Creative Individuals in their respective sectors, by providing opportunities for them to enhance...

Capetonians are now paying more for water and charged according to Level 6 tariffs. The City announced back in May that it would do away with plans for punitive water tariff increases of 55% for households which consume less than 6kl a month – was this not enough, what informs current objections? GUESTS: Faiez Jacobs, Provincial Secretary of the ANC

The Inkatha Freedom Party leader, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi has rejected proposals by the ANC for the government to take control of rural land‚ including that owned by the Ingonyama Trust. Buthelezi was among the traditional leaders who attended an Imbizo in Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The Imbizio was initiated by the King of the amaZulu, Goodwill Zwelithini. Inkosi Buthelezi has vowed to...

Statistics South Africa says almost ten million people had formal sector jobs in the first quarter of this year. Last week, Stats SA released its jobs data at a media function in Johannesburg. Stats SA says formal sector jobs increased by 54-thousand in the first quarter. On our Youth Employment feature this morning, we look at why 3 million youth, between the ages of 15 and 24 are without jobs an...

The South African Post Office has announced the transfer of over 1 million social grants beneficiaries from the outgoing CPS Sassa card to the new Sassa card issued by Postbank. This figure did not include those beneficiaries that have willingly opted to take-up Postbank Mzansi accounts as their preferred payment method. GUEST: Abraham Mahlangu as acting CEO at the South African Social Security Ag...

For over a decade, community healthcare workers (CHW’s) have become an indispensable part of the state’s healthcare provision in South Africa. There are over 70000 care workers in South Africa, mainly women, who serve the most desperate and poor members of our communities who need added support due to their illness or disability. Guest: Ms Emmanuelle Daviaud (daviod) - Senior Specialist Scientist,...

This past Sunday The Democratic Alliance announced its list of candidates nominated for the position of premier in their respective provinces ahead of its 2019 election campaign. Stanford Makashule Gana, Ghaleb Cachalia, Refiloe Ntsekhe National Spokesperson and Deputy Federal Chairperson and Tshwane Mayor Solly Tshepiso Msimanga are amongst the candidate list. This morning we host two of those ca...

On the 1st of July 2018, the University of Cape Town welcomed new vice-chancellor Professor Phakeng who took over from Dr Max Price. Affectionately known as the Fab Academic, joined UCT in 2016, taking over from Professor Danie Visser as the deputy vice-chancellor of research and internationalisation in January 2017. In her message on taking office she said three key cornerstones of her vision are...

Time now for the African Perspective, as customary on a Tuesday we profile an African country, today the spotlight is on Gambia, a small country in West Africa. Unlike many of its neighbours, the country has experienced long spells of stability since independence. Though the Gambia is small, it offers a wide variety of sites, offering tourist excursions and attractions. For more on the country we...

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American rapper 50 Cent has landed himself in hot water on social media after mocking Terry Crews' sexual assault testimony. 50 Cent mocked Terry for essentially, letting himself be groped by another man without his consent at a party. Terry, popularly known for his role of Chris' father on Everybody Hates Chris, recently revealed that he was a victim of sexual assault two years ago and decided to...

More than 1,000 people have drowned in the Mediterranean this year sailing from Libya to Europe, with a rush in the past few days to beat an anticipated crackdown by the European Union, whilst in the US Over 2,000 children remain separated from their parents despite Donald Trump overturning the policy that split up families of people arrested at the Mexican American border. Thousands protest took...