The Daily Discourse

Focus: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply says that only a small minority of South African business can fully account for where their products and services go to and come from. They sight skills shortage as one of the main factors. To deal with this issue, they have set up the African Women in Supply Chain Association. What is it and how will it help? Guest: Lebogang Letsoalo – Foun...

Farming in South Africa is one of those sectors that don’t attract a lot of people. But for those who are involved already, most times the difficulty is more on operational and financial issues. Well the University of Stellenbosch Business School has come up with a way to help the small scale farmers. What is their strategy and how is it helping in this regard? Guest: Dr Marietjie Theron-Wepener -...

Rights of people with disabilities is one of those issues that continue to remain on the media’s agenda mostly because of unfairness. Our guest questions whether the state of discrimination against people with disabilities will ever end? Why do employers find it easy to give reasons for not employing people with disabilities? Guest: Therina Wentzel - National Director at the National Council of an...

As we celebrate Madiba’s birthday tomorrow (Tuesday) which has become known as Nelson Mandela International Day, many of us will be going out to perform good deeds. But then for the past few months, we have seen all sorts of incidents that have put the country in a bad light. From racism, politics, crime and economics. Knowing what Madiba stood for, how do we restore the Rainbow Nation he has been...

As winter is upon us, load shedding becomes part of our lives. This then leads to people seeking alternative forms of heat, be it for cooking, warming or lighting. Gas is said to be one of the popular solutions for different reasons. However the industry is cautioning the public about what to look at for when filling up or buying a cylinder. What is it that we as the public should know when it com...

Today is Solomon ‘Kalushi’ Mahlangu’s birthday and we use the opportunity to talk about his life and times. What should we remember him for? Guest: Thandi Mahambehlala – Deputy Minister for Communication

It’s a known fact that South Africa’s Constitution is admired globally. However, South Africa is currently witnessing another wave of disillusionment with the constitutional arrangement. Our Constitution is roundly criticised for putting a brake on much needed wealth redistribution, following centuries of colonialism and apartheid oppression of the black majority. To discuss why our Constitution i...

Mike Ngila Muendane shares his thoughts on how best to bring about a cohesive, democratic and prosperous society. Despite progress since 1994, South African society remains divided. In 2012 (during the Social Cohesion Summit) South Africans committed themselves to creating an economic, political, social and cultural environment that will enable people to achieve social development. Five years late...

Focus: Professor Mammo Muchie has just returned from West Africa where he gave a series of lectures on innovation from science, technology, engineering and mathematics for an Integrated African Sustainable Development. Being a champion of pan-Africanism, he believes that innovation can be used to promote African unity. But is the continent doing enough to encourage innovation among its people? Gue...

Focus: “Illness Benefit; understanding what the illness benefit is – who qualifies for this benefit and how can people access it” Guest (studio): Winnie Maake, UIF ambassador

Focus: Sicelo Xulu states his side of the story on allegations of misconduct and corruption levelled against him. On Monday this week, the City Power Board took a decision to immediately release him from his contractual responsibilities. Guests (studio): Sicelo Xulu, former MD of City Power

Focus: Nicole Van Driel says the socio-economic reality of this group has improved only marginally since the advent of democracy. So this morning we ask, why are matters so dire in the Coloured community? Guest: Nicole van Driel, former Senior Specialist Speechwriter at The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

Focus: Many of us are concerned about the safety of information especially in the electronic space. We do understand about keeping our security pins safely, but how much do we know about biometrics which is behind the security or our credit cards and so on? What role do they play in authenticating and identification? Guest: Xavier Larduinat - Manager for innovation at Gemalto

Focus: How can South Africans pay tribute to O.R Tambo? Our guest, Linda Vilakazi explains how Tambo’s legacy lives on in our constitutional democracy. The year 2017 marks the Centenary of the late Oliver Reginald Tambo, who was one of the key drivers of South Africa’s liberation and one of the founding fathers of our constitutional democracy. Guest (studio): Linda Vilakazi, CEO of the Oliver and...

Focus: Thando Sipuye argues that there are numerous Black women, little known of because they were not in leadership positions or did not appear on photographer’s frames, whose involvement, contributions and experiences during the struggle were significantly profound. But why are we not told about their stories? Guest: Thando Sipuye, an African historian and a social scientist

Gauteng Opera will be presenting one of the world’s most loved opera’s La Bohème. It is an opera by Giacomo Puccini which premiered on the 1st of February 1896 at the Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy. It is said to be the world’s most romantic opera. Guest (Studio): Khayakazi Madlala Guest (Studio): Phenye Modiane

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Alternative forms of currency – do we really need them, how will they change the status quo? Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti shares his views and thoughts on the future of money and its impact on power distribution in the global economy, and how it affects the world’s social order in general. Guest: Lorenzo Fioramonti, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Pretoria & Author of “Wellbein...

This morning on ‘Living with it’, we focus on Rheumatoid arthritis. It’s a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. What is life like under this condition? Guest: Faith Tumelo-Khuzwayo – Has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for about 10 years

Who was Ahmed Timol and what exactly were the circumstances surrounding his death? It’s been 45 years since Ahmed Timol died. Timol was a young schoolteacher in Roodepoort who opposed apartheid. He was arrested at a police roadblock on 22 October 1971, and died five days later. He was the 22nd political detainee to die in detention since 1960. Guest : Imtiaz Cajee, Ahmed Timol’s nephew

In a wide-ranging interview, Mr Sango Ntsaluba, former co-founder of SizweNtsalubaGobodo accounting and auditing firm talks to us about entrepreneurship and enterprise development, education and philanthropy. Guest: Mr Sango Ntsaluba, Executive Chairman of NMT Capital & former Co-founder of SizweNtsalubaGobodo

We find out from the SA Human Rights Commission. With accounts of smoking and drinking alcohol on train carriages - the Commission is particularly concerned with the danger these activities pose to public health and safety of women and children. Guest: Gushwell Brooks – Communications Co-ordinator at SA Human Rights Commission

Over the years we’ve heard a lot of talk on Vision 2030. Well, last week leaders from both government and the private sector gathered at the Vision 2030 summit to unpack the National Development Plan and which direction it should be taking. What is it that we as South Africans should know about it and why does it matter us? Guest: Mr Clay Tsapi - Project and Brand Manager: NDP Vision 2030 Summit P...

On our musical wind down today we feature the music of Mahlatse Maphosa. She’s been part of theatre and also featured by some of the country’s prominent talent. What is it about her music that makes her stand out? Guest: Mahlatse Maphosa – Singer and songwriter

This morning we speak to Professor Raymond Suttner about his book entitled ‘Inside Apartheid’s Prison. He was first arrested in 1975 and tortured with electric shocks because he refused to supply information to the police. What is it that pulled him into the struggle back in the dark days? Guest: Professor Raymond Suttner – Author, academic and activist