The Daily Discourse

Free Speech, according to Flemming Rose; But where do we draw the line between free speech and hate speech?’ Free speech is one of our most important rights and one of the most misunderstood - and one thing we often forget is that it comes with responsibilities. Joining us to tackle this complex and controversial subject is Mr Flemming Rose. During his tenure as culture editor of the Danish newspa...

When it comes to tourism figures in the country, authorities celebrate the amount of foreign visitors we get into the country. But interestingly there is a group classified as Afropolitans who are said to be traveling domestically. This market is said to be going unnoticed as not much is catered for them. Who are they exactly and why does it seem like they are an untapped market? Guests: Jerry Mab...

On our Friday musical wind down, we focus on the music of ‘Go Barefoot’. One of the descriptions given to their music is “Indie Kwela Folk Rock”. Today they are releasing their new track entitled ‘Clouds of Rain’ and you will be hearing it for the first time right here on SAfm……. Guest: Go Barefoot – Music band

As the world’s business leaders are gathering in Durban for the World Economic Forum, different call are being made to deal the continents economic challenges. We hear now from Kunle Elebute from KPMG who believes that Africa has a lot of opportunities awaiting to be unlocked. Where would he say the problem lies and how can we unlock the opportunities? Guest: Kunle Elebute - National Senior Partne...

Markets in the short term are not driven by fundamentals. If this is the case what drives markets? Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

Tomorrow (Tuesday) being World Asthma Day, we take the opportunity on ‘Living with it’ to understand what people with asthma go through on a daily basis. Also getting a medical understanding of what asthma is all about. Professor Keertan Dheda - Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Pulmonology at the University of Cape Town

On our SMME feature today we look at how the ICT sector has helped in shaping entrepreneurship on the African continent. These days it’s almost impossible for a business not to operate outside of technological advancement. How is it helped in improving how entrepreneurs think? Guest: Hadley Harris - MD of the Futuretell Group

Dr Dirk Van Zyl, president of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists shares his thoughts on the potential risks pertaining global fee arrangements. Due to the importance of this issue, the Health Professions Council of South Africa has urged healthcare professionals to defer entering into global fee or similar financial- and clinical arrangements or contracts. They argue that their concer...

This morning we talk to Roche Mamabolo who is an entrepreneur and author of a book entitled 'The start-up revolution: Fit in or stand out.' He points out how people are conditioned to go according to the status quo where one is told to do things a particular way. One of the comments he makes in the book is that "No one is going to pick you, pick yourself up. Keeping it safe is no longer safe." Whe...

Last week President Jacob Zuma encouraged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to make a maximum contribution to economic growth and job creation. Zuma was speaking at the Westonaria Agri-Park which is aimed at revitalising and transforming the agricultural and rural economies. One of the empowerment companies that came forward is the Musa Group who say that they aim to transform the agricultur...

An interesting observation is being made about how we are all consciously and unconscious bias based on our perspective perception. The perceptions are said to be made by our background, experiences and other external factors and we all habour them and take them into the workplace. What is it that makes us do that? Guest: James Mpele - Author and Founder of The Diversity Hub

Professor David Bilchitz explains what socio-economic rights are, how they are guaranteed in a constitutional democracy and what needs to be done to ensure effective protection and translation of these rights into material entitlements. His book Poverty and Fundamental Rights has been translated into Spanish. The book addresses the pressing issue of developing a rights-based approach to addressing...

We look at the state of parole system in South Africa. On the 10th of April, the department of justice and correctional services revealed that they would like to see some changes to the current parole system. Speaking at the Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria‚ Acting Minister of Justice and Correctional Services‚ Faith Muthambi described the current system‚ implemented in 1998‚ as “outdated and i...

Professor Vuyisile Msila argues that calls for transformation will be difficult to attain without the daring attitude to disrupt certain systems, and he says without the implementers of change, all change efforts will come to naught. Professor Vuyisile Msila, Director at Unisa’s Change Management Unit

SABC 2’s most-watched drama Muvhango is celebrating 20 years of being on air. The drama started off with one episode per week and grew to three days for over half a decade and now it airs everyday of the week. What is it about this drama that’s making it so popular? Dingaan Mokebe – Actor who plays the part of James on Muvhango

Today on Living With It, we focus on Autism - creating awareness and providing guidance in terms of possible solutions and interventions. Jenna White, Case Supervisor at The Star Academy

Melissa Myambo has been examining the role that ‘white men’s privilege’ plays in modern, growing economies. Based on her study, she came to the conclusion that skin colour is a major factor in closing deals in India as well as South Africa. Dr Melissa Myambo, JIAS 2017 Writing Fellow, UJ; Research Associate at the Centre for Indian Studies

We hear from Thembalethu Shangase, she recently conducted research titled: “Investigating Marriage Aspirations and Attitudes towards Premarital Child Bearing: A Case Study of Unmarried Female Zulu-Speaking Students at two Durban Universities”. The majority of the study participants believed that the effect of premarital child bearing on a woman’s marriage potential was entirely dependent on what m...

Many times when we talk about SMME’s most of the callers complain about funding issues. On the other hand when asking the funding institutions, they tell you about drafting a proper business plan. Where then are small business start-ups getting it wrong when drafting a business plan and just how important is it to a prospective funder? Chelsea Evans, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-founder of PlanM...

The SABC has embarked on a drive to create awareness around the benefits of paying your TV licence. The campaign will see some of South Africa’s well-known broadcasting talent including the likes of Leanne Manas, Ismail Abrahams and Thomas Mlambo hit the road to share their stories of how the payment of TV licences has made it possible for them to make meaningful contributions to the lives of othe...

This week marks World Allergy Week and we use this opportunity to learn about allergies and find what it is that people should know about it. And also for those who may have family members who suffer from different allergies. What is the worst form of allergy and when does one find out if they have an allergy? Professor Mike Levin -Head of Division of Allergy, Department of Paediatrics at the Alle...

Joburg Theatre yesterday held a full day excursion showing and educating the public about the three theatres, Soweto and Roodepoort. How is driving more people to attend theatre and just how popular is it still in 2017?

paying tribute to Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada who passed away this morning at the Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg. Kathrada passed away after a short period of illness, following surgery to the brain

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.

On living with it’ today we talk to a blind person about what life is like for them and how they deal with everyday things. Selaelo Makgato became blind at the age of five and has been an activist for disability rights for many years. He now works in the office of Limpopo’s Premier. Selaelo Makgato – Director Special Programmes in the Office of the Limpopo Premier