The Daily Discourse

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.

This morning on our musical wind down - we are joined by Zakes Bantwini who is a platinum selling artist and record producer. He will talk to us about his musical journey and his 4th Album titled “Love, Light & Music2” that he released last year. Guest (studio): Zakes Bantwini – Musician, Producer, Social Entrepreneur Graduate (GIBS) and UNICEF Celebrity Advocate

In a social media post by Mpho Molepo, he says “I have never met my father, the only image i have of him is when my aunt told me one day that I have grown so much that i now look like Mr Solly Molepo. I always try to imagine how does it feel when one says i will talk to my father. I always wished i could call him or go to lunch with him but he was not there” This morning on Morning talk we ask How...

Dr Mosibudi Mangena is arguing that if we are serious about confronting poverty and inequality in this country, we should attend to the matter of youth education and training. He further says, we need to redesign our education system from being purely academic, to one that incorporates vocational training from Grade 9 to 12. Guest: Dr Mosibudi Mangena, former Minister of Science and Technology and...

Yesterday, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille survived a motion of no confidence by one vote. Only 109 councillors voted in favour of the motion at a special council meeting even though the DA has 154 of the 231 council seats. Votes against totalled 110. Guest: Patricia De Lille, Mayor of Cape Town

What can we expect from President Ramaphosa? His election as the ANC president in December bolstered a great deal of optimism in the country. Given our numerous challenges - what can he possibly do to turn things around? Guest: Mr Roelf Meyer, former Minister of Defense

guest ; Chief mangosutho buhelezi guest : jeremy gorden

Zimbabwe's long-time opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister of a unity government on 11 February 2009, ending President Robert Mugabe's 29-year monopoly on power. Currently, three Movement for Democratic Change vice presidents are vying for control of the party in Tsvangirai’s absence. This morning we discuss Morgan Tsvangirai and his contribution in transforming Zimbab...

Since leaving his position as station manager at Metro FM in 1994, Mr. Radebe was appointed General Manager of the SABC’s Commercial Radio Stations, made up of Metro FM, 5FM, Highveld Stereo and Radio 2000. In 1996, he took over the national PBS portfolio of stations under the SABC as General Manager and was in 1999 appointed the first Director of the combined Radio and Television Sports Departmen...

the ANC’s recent resolution on expropriation of land without compensation, and his own work, as an advocate and acting judge in the land Claims Court, where he has applied the constitutional provisions to determine ‘just and equitable’ compensation. Guest: Tembeka Ngcukaitobi is an Advocate of the High Court, specializing in Human Rights and Constitutional Litigation

Nicole Capper says as a cancer Survivor sun protection is a massive focus for her. “Being diagnosed with malignant melanoma at 25 rocked my world, but I was lucky to have caught it early enough “We find out from her what life with skin cancer is like. Guest: Nicole Capper - Mrs South Africa 2018 and Skin Cancer Survivor

what kind of institutional change do we need in order to promote social cohesion and reduce inequality? And how do we bridge the growing inter-generational divide? Guest: Ms Anda David, Research Officer at the French Development Agency (AFD)

one thing that we need more than ever before is to take collective responsibility for our challenges and our future as a country. Guest: Mzukisi Qobo is Associate Professor at the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) & Chair of African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of Johannesburg

This morning on our musical wind down - we feature the music of Samthing Soweto. He started his career as one of the founding members of the South African acappella group The Soil. Guest (studio): Samthing Soweto aka Samkelo Mdolomba

Looking at the preliminary findings of the first Peoples’ Tribunal on Economic Crime. The concrete recommendations include a strong call for South African state institutions as well as various European states to investigate serious instances of economic crime. Evidence collected by the Tribunal will in due course be handed over to the relevant state authorities to assist future investigations. Gue...

We learn more about South Africa’s first Integrity Idol initiative, which according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to inspire a national movement to honour, encourage and connect honest civil servants. Guest: Sello Hatang: CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

What is the #WomanUp2018 all about and what does it aim to achieve - what are the main challenges in sexual and reproductive health across the African continent? Guest: Tessa Dooms is the managing Director of Youth Lab, a dynamic youth-led policy think tank that mainstreams youth perspectives on policy issues through interaction, knowledge sharing and capacity development. Dr Uwemedimo Uko Esiet,...

What does a typical entrepreneur get from being incubated that they would not get if they are not? How do they measure their success? Guest: Mr Tervern Jaftha - Senior Manager of Incubation

Guest: : Adv Thabo Mokoena - Director General of the Department of Mineral Resource

Installment Sale Agreement Guest (studio): Dineo Molomo, from Dineo Properties (Pty) Ltd 084 783 4636 askdineo@dineoproperties.co.za Twitter: @dineoproperties Facebook:@dineoproperties

SA film, The Wound (Inxeba) is one of the most talked about films in South Africa at the moment and it has attracted both criticism and acclaim. Last week threats were made that “Hell will break loose in PE, if they show that controversial movie”. So this morning we demystify the myths about the movie. Guests: Chief Xolile Ndevu – From the kingdom of Amaxhosa Malusi Bengu – Co Writer Inxeba

We discuss the SAICA’s enterprise development programme (previously hope factory) and get to know about their stats for the programme as well as calls for this year’s recruitment for qualifying businesses looking for financial, leadership and Business mastery mentorship .We also discuss the importance of choosing the right mentor for yourself… Guests: Theresa Kanda SAICA Enterprise Development Pro...

SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) is a disease that robs people of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe. It is the number one genetic cause of death for infants. We find out what life is like when one is living with the disease… Guest: Kerry Walsh – She has Spinal Muscular Atrophy

We look at the Hands off Zuma campaign led by black first land first defending President Jacob Zuma. BLF claims that Zuma is under attack because of his stance on radical economic transformation and land expropriation, adding that it will defend him until his term ends. Guest: Professor Sipho Seepe, political analyst Zanele Lwana, Deputy President of Black First Land First (BLF)

According to Selebogo, they’ve reached their 1st milestone in 7 months and impacted loads of new jobs in the process... now they go for their next milestone as @TP_Fund, raising R100 million in 2018... “you do the math on how that will impact job creation. guest: Luyanda Jafta - the ootcamp general at the peoples fund