The Daily Discourse

Guest: Jabulile Majola, Musician Jabulile Majola recently released a new EP, ‘Isitifiketi’. His EP is exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. ‘Isitifiketi’ is an honest reflection of Majola’s upbringing in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, where storytelling shaped his understanding of the world and his place in it. The EP includes a remastered version of the fan-f...

In the build-up to the tabling of the third edition of the 2025 National Budget next Wednesday, the division between National Treasury and the rest of our society is once again laid bare. Parliament, many political parties, labour, civil society, and the general public have all vehemently rejected National Treasury's long-standing policy of austerity. This political consensus means that the upcomi...

Illicit trade in South Africa presents a significant risk to consumers: primarily through the proliferation of counterfeit goods like food, drinks, pharmaceuticals, and cigarettes. These goods can pose health risk to consumers. This form of trade also damages the economy by costing the government tax revenue and hindering the growth of legitimate businesses. It costs South Africa R100 billion per...

We are coming to you live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban where the three-day Africa Travel Indaba is taking place. The event hosts over 1 300 exhibitors, reinforcing Africa’s position as a key player in the global tourism market. Covid-19 hit the travel and tourism industry very hard, and one wonders what such events do to help in recovery efforts. G...

We are coming to you live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban where the three-day Africa Travel Indaba is taking place. The event hosts over 1 300 exhibitors, reinforcing Africa’s position as a key player in the global tourism market. Covid-19 hit the travel and tourism industry very hard, and one wonders what such events do to help in recovery efforts. G...

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at those who support matric school learners to achieve better results at the end of the year. This time around we feature the African Child Foundation as they roll-out their Easy Learning Programme for those in matric. According to the foundation, the initiative aims to address challenges faced by under-resourced schools in Limpopo. To tell us more on t...

We are coming to you live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban where the three-day Africa Travel Indaba is taking place. The event hosts over 1 300 exhibitors, reinforcing Africa’s position as a key player in the global tourism market. Covid-19 hit the travel and tourism industry very hard, and one wonders what such events do to help in recovery efforts. &...

Guest: Tantaswa Fubu - Chairperson of Khulasizwe Today, we speak to Sandy on Retirement Funds and the Two-Pot System. Before we get to this week’s topic, we wanted to provide feedback on the questions our listeners asked on the Khulasizwe shares. To give us more insights, we are joined by…   

Our next guests have written a report on the financial, social, and structural barriers that shape who gets to lead—and who gets left out. This report is important given that South Africa is about to enter a new election cycle as we elect new municipal leaders. We unpack some of the key components of the report: real costs candidates face across the election cycle; the exclusion of marginali...

The passing of British mercenary, Simon Mann reminds us on the role he played in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea. Mann who died on Friday from a heart attack was arrested and sentenced to 34 years in prison. In his book ‘Cry havoc’ he talks about the role he played in various African countries and who was behind funding them and why. So in this hour we thought to look at why Afr...

As the world commemorates International Nurses Day, we reflect on the state of nursing in South Africa. Nursing is a critical component of healthcare delivery in South Africa, with 56% of healthcare workers being nurses. Rural communities, who often rely on primary healthcare services, interact with nurses more than any other healthcare worker in the system. As of 2023, South Africa is currently e...

Today, we speak to Sandy on Retirement Funds and the Two-Pot System. Before we get to this week’s topic, we wanted to provide feedback on the questions our listeners asked on the Khulasizwe shares. To give us more insights, we are joined by… Guest: Tantaswa Fubu - Chairperson of Khulasizwe (Mobile: 0 Guest (Phone/Studio):  Sandy van der Zanden - Partner at Bryan Hirsch, Colley &a...

Ebrahim Traore has no doubt shown theAfrican continent how to be serious about decolonizing itself. Social media has been abuzz with Africans on the continent and the diaspora praising him and also marching against those criticizing him. On the other hand, Donald Trump has increase tariffs against so many countries leading to some Africans saying maybe this is thetime for us to...

 MXO is a maverick in the South African music scene, known for his post-modern eclectic sound blending afro soul, jazz, funk, traditional, and pop. Since his debut in 2004 with *Peace of Mind*, he has become an icon, performing globally and collaborating with music legends. He has made music with Hugh Masekela, Mandoza, Joe Nina, Blk Sunshine, Tokollo (Magesh), S...

Guest: MEC Ekurhuleni Municipality

Our next guests have been working alongside employees on farms to raise issues surrounding their working conditions. Yesterday, farmworkers took to the streets to protest and call for the end of the use of Dormex in SA agricultural sector. In European Union, the deadly pesticide has been banned and yet, the South African government has allowed for the pesticides to be purchased and used in commerc...

In the next 7 days, the creative industry is set to March to the Department of Sports,  Arts, and Culture. The march is said to outline the industry’s dissatisfaction with the Ministry and the unanswered questions regarding the Mzansi Gold Economy funding initiative.   According to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy considers the arts, cul...

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

Guest: Mpho Mathalauga, Senior Horticulturist Pretoria National Botanical Garden Awarded Level 4 Accreditation by Arbnet Accreditation

As we kick off Child Protection month, we unpack a developing story unfolding on child abandonment. Every year, 3500 newborns are abandoned. We have read reports on how babies are abandoned in pit latrines, in bushes, rubbish dump, and storm drains. Baby Savers are a safe alternative to unsafe baby abandonment and is an extra option for a parent who has been failed or abandoned by family, communit...

There has been mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he is going to establish a judicial commission on enquiry in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s delayed cases that were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority. The NPA never pursed them due to allegations of political interference.  Guest: Yasmin Sooka- Former TRC Commissioner and current...

Our next guest hails from KwaMashu and Ulundi. He was trained by master pianist, Themba Mkhize. He has composed for Linda Sikhakhane and toured with the SA/Swiss Celebration Group. Today, he joins us to talk about his debut album: Ingoma Busuku which is best described as a reflection of universal themes such as love, spirituality, and the connection to ancestors.  The album is a blend of blen...

One of my producers who tutors learners in history asked a learner why she was finding it difficult to write an essay and engage in English discussion as required in the exam question? She then answered by saying her teacher in an English school teaches them history in isZulu which makes it difficult for her to understand some of the English terms they read in the school textbook. Another learner...