The Daily Discourse

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025 . Guest:  Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

Cabinet has approved the National Labour Migration Policy White Paper 2025 for implementation. The paper will mark a significant step in regulating the movement and employment of foreign nationals in South Africa. The policy is set to introduce quotas on the total number of documented foreign nationals with work visas that can be employed in major economic sectors such as agriculture, hospitality...

This morning, Bryan briefly touches on questions that you should ask your financial Adviser. He has also received numerous calls surrounding the question: ‘Why does one need a financial adviser?’ To tell us more, we are joined by… Guest (Phone): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited ( www.bhca.co.za | 0112686908)

The Eastern Cape Education Department has banned all liquor sales on public school grounds and asked 38 schools to not renew their permanent liquor licenses. According the South African Schools Act, it prohibits the bringing, possession, consumption, or sale of liquor on public school premises or during any public school activity. Some Model C schools have shared their concerns around the impact o...

Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe says that it is unfortunate that children of political figures in this country are treated worse than illegal immigrants. Mantashe was reacting to the backlash around the appointment of his son and other high ranking ANC members to the Sector Education and Training Authority board. Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has since withdrawn...

This week, Civil society is calling for a transparent and accountable process in appointing South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Outgoing NDPP, Shamila Batohi, is set to end her tenure in 2026. The process of appointing the next chief prosecutor happens at a critical time as the nation struggles with corruption, high levels of crime and political interference within...

This week, Civil society is calling for a transparent and accountable process in appointing South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Outgoing NDPP, Shamila Batohi, is set to end her tenure in 2026. The process of appointing the next chief prosecutor happens at a critical time as the nation struggles with corruption, high levels of crime and political interference within...

I'm coming to you live again from Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire where the African Development Bank is holding its annual meeting where they are also expecting to vote for a new president. While that is going on, we also speak to some of the delegates who are in attendance looking at economic issues pertaining to the continent. Mona Iddrisu is head of the Youth Employment and Skills at the African Centr...

Last week Gauteng MEc for Infrastructure Development, Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo expressed disappointment at the running of the Emfuleni Municipality in the Vaal. He was speaking while visiting the municipality as part of the Gauteng Intergrated Cross-Boundry Law Enforcement and Service Delivery Programme. One of the solutions he spoke about was that of decisive...

Our next guests are deeply concerned about the recent developments surrounding the hiring process for the leadership vacancy at the National Library of South Africa (NLSA). The re-advertisement of this crucial position, with the omission of the title "National Librarian" and the dilution of Library and Information Science (LIS) qualifications from a requirement to a preference. Section 9 of the Na...

As it is the last Tuesday of the month, this programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few weeks. We have collected a group of questions and he will address them during this broadcast: What questions should individuals be asking their Financial Adviser? Does it make sense to still preserve monies when leaving a job? What is the difference between fixed income and equity...

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies recently gazetted a policy directive that has sparked nationwide debate on Starlink, softening regulatory requirements for international companies and transformation. The directive relates to equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector, potentially impacting how foreign companies like Starlink operate in South Africa. The issu...

As part of marking Africa Day, representatives of various civil and human rights organisations and trade unions embarked on the Africa Day Solidarity Walk in an effort highlight the plight of African workers.  The walk started in the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to Constitution Hill where the different organisations called for unity as Africans and the economic difficulties workers are f...

Earlier this month, we sent a request to the SA Human Rights Commission to help unpack the inaction of social media platforms as well as racist slurs emanating from the @TwatterBaas account. We are asking this in light of the subsequent statement from the Department of Justice regarding the prosecution of the individual behind the account and misinformation spread surrounding South African farmers...

Our next guest is a South African jazz musician, pianist, composer, and scholar who has made significant contributions to the music scene. Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane has released several critically acclaimed albums, and his latest, Isigqi, pays homage to the pulse of township life, wisdom passed between generations, and the enduring sound of home. He recently graduated with a doctorate from the Un...

According to the State of 2025 Green Banks report, there is a $ 7.4 trillion gap in climate funding. Many countries have pursued dedicated green financial institutions to accelerate their sustainable investment and enforce the Just Transition into low-carbon economies. Our next guest is proposing the establishment of a National Green Bank – a specialized financial institution dedicated to ca...

On the 20th of February this year, we spoke to community of Giyani after one of our listeners by the name Loward called in to the show to talk about the water problems they were facing and also making allegations of corruption. We then spoke to Biro Mashimbyi who is a community representative from the Mashimbyi Royal House, Odas Ngobeni spokesperson for the Mopani District Municiplaity and Percy M...

New questions have been raised on the charter plane used to transport the 49 refugees that left for the USA earlier this month. Every foreign charter plane that enters the country requires a foreign operator's permit and disclose the purpose for travel. In the event where they are transporting more than 8 people, the charter plane has to provide status of passengers. According to a Department of T...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the 2025 national budget at 2pm this afternoon. The process follows two previous attempts that were halted due to political and legal challenges. One of the major disagreements in the second attempt was when GNU parties disagreed on the proposed increase in VAT. This time around, what can we expect the compromises to be for parties to agree un...

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025 . Guest:  Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

Today, Bryan asks if investing in the market is new to you, what do you need to know before investing?  Guest: Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Last week Sudan’s army-affiliated Transitional Military Council announced that it will cut ties with the United Arab Emirates after accusations that Abu Dhabi was supporting the rival paramilitary forces in the nation's civil war. About two weeks ago, explosions and fires rocked the country's main port city and wartime capital Port Sudan after a days-long drone assault that has torched the c...

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not worried about his upcoming visit to the United States amid accusations of genocide against white Afrikaners. He was speaking ahead of his working visit with his counterpart, Donald Trump on Wednesday. The Presidency announced that he will be accompanied by four ministers, Ronald Lamola, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Parks Tau and John Steenhuisen. The big question...

Our next guests have joined forces to commission research that informs the report on trends in the cost of living. One of the aims of the research is to eliminate poverty and inequality. The report presents analyses of trends between 2011-23 that gets to grips with two complex issues: (1) interplay between service provision, wage growth, and household well-being and finally; (2) how these have aff...

For our Municipal Watch feature today we try to understand the impact of nonpayment of electricity to municipalities. Often Eskom threatens to cut-off power to municipalities that are in arrears with some owing billions. Yes many experts are calling for a better model to deal with the problem, but at the end it's still the consumers that need to pay. Some complain...