The Daily Discourse

Tomorrow, the South African Youth Council will embark on a mass demonstration to raise the plight of unemployed youth which continues to plaque millions of young South Africans. The demonstration will be directed to the Business Leadership South Africa offices in Sandton. So this morning we ask, how can business help to end youth unemployment in this country? Guest: Thembinkosi Josopu, president o...

Vincent Gaborone a student at University of Johannesburg, is advocating for the rights of disabled students. During the discussion, caller Muziwabantu called in to express his concern on how people living with disabilities were referred to. This morning we try to get a better understanding on how to relate to people living with disabilities. What is the correct terminology to use? When is it corre...

I’m Still a K…..word is exactly what you think it is – a 911 reflection of the Author's life as a Black man in the yoke of present day imperialism. This, besides being a letter, according to the author, is a call to the indoctrinated black nation that is plagued in the era of psychological remote control. The author shares this letter as a panic button in response to the psychologically disguised...

Bishop Vusi Dube briefs us on the activities that will take place before and during former President Jacob Zuma’s court appearance on Friday. Guest: Bishop Vusi Dube, Coordinator of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa

Yesterday, the Finance Ministry revealed that the South African Revenue Service has collected R1.216 trillion in revenue for the 2017/2018 tax year. However, the figure collected was lower than the estimate of R1.27 trillion. Should we be worried – what does it all mean? We find out from……. Guest: Dr Randall Carollissen, Group Executive, Tax & Excise Institute at SARS

Our guest is arguing that while President Ramaphosa continues to receive praise on how well he has managed to handle the transition from the troubled Zuma presidency - history will judge him on his ability to do something much bigger: rendering the South Africa state one that is not only capable, but genuinely developmental. Guest: Roger Southall, Professor of Sociology at Wits

Ethiopia is Africa's oldest independent country and It served as a symbol of African independence throughout the colonial period, and was a founder member of the United Nations and the African base for many international organisations. Ethiopia is currently considered one of Africa's poorest countries. This morning we ask, why then is it underdeveloped and poor? Guest: Ambassador Prof. Iqbal Jhazb...

Midwives must be better integrated into our health system, particularly in the private sector where currently they are positioned as assistants to obstetricians. Making midwives the primary practitioners in non-complex pregnancies will increase access and make private care more affordable for more women, including those not on medical schemes. Guest: Dr Howard Manyonga - Head of Birthing Team

Athol Trollip speaks to us about governance issues and recent political developments that occurred in PE. He is confident that he will survive a motion of no confidence against him. Last week Thursday’s vote was postponed after the meeting descended into chaos. Guest: Athol Trollip, Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

guest: Tokyo Sexwale

This morning we profile Liomi, proudly South African perfume brand. According to the owner and creator, the aim is to make luxury oil based fragrances accessible to all. guest : Marriam kgole

Unpacking the book “Development, Social Policy and Community Action: Lessons from Below” How do citizens in poor communities benefit from and perceive state interventions and how do they interact with others in the community to promote the well-being of themselves and their families? (The book was launched yesterday and it addresses these two key questions). Guests: Prof Lauren Graham (Deputy Dire...

A Critique of the State Land Audit, an in-depth analysis from the Institute of Race Relations”. The Land Audit has been central to justifying government’s move towards a policy of property expropriation without compensation but according to the Institute of Race Relations, government’s Land Audit is a deeply questionable source of information. It leaves at least as many questions open as it answer...

A new family of very promising silver-based anti-cancer drugs has been discovered by researchers in South Africa. The most promising silver thiocyanate phosphine complex among these, called UJ3 for short, has been successfully tested in rats and in human cancer cells in the laboratory. According to Professor Marianne Cronjé, Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Johannesburg,...

Baleka Mbete discusses the role of SA’s Parliament in setting the global agenda. She is currently in Geneva, leading a delegation of nine Members of Parliament to the current 138th Assembly and Related Meetings of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Guest on the line (Geneva) Baleka Mbete, Speaker of the National Assembly

To mark the 11th year since the passing of Professor Archibald Monwabisi Mafeje, the 2018 lecture will be held under the theme: ‘Rethinking intellectualism, intellectual spaces and methodologies’. Dr Ibbo Mandaza will present the lecture, and joins us now to unpack how Intellectualism impacts on leadership. Guest: Dr Ibbo Mandaza, a celebrated academic and politician

Gender pay gaps between men and women have been commonplace for decades in most countries around the world including South Africa. The 2017 Pulse of the People report run by market research firm Ipsos found that, on average, women in SA earned 27% less than their male counterparts. The report, which surveyed more than 3,500 employed South Africans across various occupations and regions, found that...

Solly Mapaila explains the SACP’s stance on corruption and their objection to former President Zuma being part of the ANC election campaign. The South African Communist Party says the ANC should exclude former president Jacob Zuma from its electoral campaigns. They argue that “we seek to transform society to lead it somewhere and to get there we need incorruptible leaders. We can’t have that kind...

According to Vincent Gaborone, a University student, any learner must attend school at any learning facility, whether physically challenged or not. He says we should do away with special schools and his argument is that when a learner finishes matric, there is no special university, so adjusting is difficult. Guest: Vincent Gaborone - A student at University of Johannesburg, is advocating for the...

We learn more about Sifiso publishers and their contribution in growing the culture of reading in Africa. They are actively involved in communities through reading to children and encouraging young people and parents to read. Guest: Yamkela Tywakadi, Commissioning Editor for Sifiso Publishers

With former president Jacob Zuma currently facing multiple charges of corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering. Advocate Paul Hoffman joins us to discuss options available to him and also to help us understand if he stands any chance of an acquittal. Guest: Adv Paul Hoffman, Director of Accountability Now and the author of Confronting the Corrupt

CBM believes that all persons with disabilities should enjoy their human rights and realise their full potential in an inclusive South Africa. They work to make a tangible, measurable difference to communities and organizations. We find out about their flagship programme, the Rural Ability Programme (RAP), which aims to make a meaningful and sustainable difference to the lives of persons with disa...

About two weeks ago SALGA held an energy summit that looked at some of the key factors that have a significant impact on the energy sector in Local Government, with the objective of initiating policy shifts in the energy sector. So this morning our guests will dissect the outcomes of the summit. Guests: Mr Nhlanhla Ngidi (SALGA – Specialist: Electricity and Energy), Ms Ntombifuthi Ntuli (CSIR – Re...

Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

The #MeToo movement has been a powerful force in helping to raise awareness of sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. It has provided a platform for those affected to speak openly about their ordeals. So far, most of the people who have come forward have been women. Does that mean that very few men are victims of sexual harassment? Why do some men suffer in silence? Guest on the line (U.K...