The Daily Discourse

We examine the department of transport’s popular phrase which says ‘road deaths are no accidents, as they are either caused by ignorance or negligence’ – asking how can we solve this problem. Our guest believes that it can be solved through individual commitment to make a change for the better (but, where do we begin?) Dr. Zolekile Pafa, District Manager for O.R. Tambo District in the Eastern Cape...

Lee Ann Steenkamp explains why she thinks ‘not raising the retirement age will have serious ramifications for the majority of lower-income South Africans who don’t have a private pension fund’. Steenkamp is of the view that the bulging numbers of retiring people is a precursor for a host of socioeconomic challenges. Guest: Lee-Ann Steenkamp - Head: Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Unive...

The Disability Rights Symposium under the theme says it aims to bring together the South African disability and human rights sectors by presenting examples of good practice in partnerships and collaboration from around the Globe. They go on to say that “during Apartheid, the South African disability sector, although diverse, mobilised effectively, participated politically and had a powerful voice....

“Today on ‘Living with It’ we explain how the world works for the deaf and how to cope with deafness”

Wednesday marked the 121st anniversary of the Great African Adwa Victory. It was on that day that the Ethiopians defeated Italian invaders at Adowa (or Adwa) on March 1st 1896. According to history books, this was the biggest defeat suffered by the Europeans since Hannibal and it signaled the beginning of the end of European colonialism. What actually happened on that day and how did it change the...

On ‘Living with it’ Robyn Leary shares her story of recovery from the difficult early days and how she has adjusted to life after a stroke. Did you know that in 2014 stroke claimed the lives of over 23 000 South Africans, with one person diagnosed every six minutes. Dr Feroza Motara will explain more….. Guest: Robyn Leary: journalist, stroke survivor Guest (studio) Dr Feroza Motara, Emergency and...

The SABC Foundation is involved in helping an 8-year old burn victim get medical treatment. Late last year Mike from the Keletso Health and Skills Development Centre had made contact with the Foundation, requesting assistance for Wanga, an 8 year old little girl from Midrand who was burnt a few years ago in her mother shack. The initial information was then sent to Dr Anushka Reddy who got straigh...

We dissect the findings of the HSRC study that looked at how different groups in South Africa were exposed to food advertising in magazines. Results of the study found that more than half of the adverts in magazines that primarily target poor, black people were for unhealthy and starchy foods. Affluent, non-black groups were shown slimming foods and dietary supplements. Adverts also made false cla...

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says that radical economic transformation shouldn’t just be a slogan, but it needs to get to the root of poverty and inequality in South Africa. Gordhan said this during his Budget speech on Wednesday. But this term has been used so many times with concerns raised that it is not reaching its target audience. Where do we need to start to make it a reality?

Affordable housing has been a thorny issue for government to deal with. The most difficult one is bridging the gap where one either earns too little for a normal bank funded house and too much for an RDP house. In light of this, the Musa Group says it has come up a solution called the Pension Backed Housing Loans. How exactly will this work and how different is it to what is already in the market?

South Africa has a history of excellence in healthcare and healthcare innovation, having positioned itself at the forefront of some of the world’s most celebrated procedures. In recent years, the country has emerged as a serious contender within the Health Tourism industry; one of the fastest growing globally. What is it that makes us stand out when it comes to health tourism?

Our guest shares his views and thoughts on how to tackle rape culture and the problem of patriarchy. He argues that patriarchy makes rape happen constantly and it makes it acceptable for millions to get raped regularly.

We unpack the horrible events that happened on the pitch at the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates match this weekend.

“As we celebrate World Radio Day. Our guests share their thoughts on why radio remains influential across the globe”.

On our ‘Living with it’ feature this morning we look at the chemo break to try and understand how it works. What is it meant to do and what does it tell the doctor about the next move forward?

We look at the politics of Cameroon and discuss in detail some of the challenges facing the country. Since November last year, there has been political unrest in the English speaking section of the country. Schools and other aspects of life have been severely interrupted. For many weeks now, the Anglophone problem has plunged Cameroon into a zone of turbulence. So what’s really happening in the co...

The first quarter 2017 ushers in the new Market Conduct regulatory framework, which experts say will bring with it extensive regulatory change for all South African financial institutions. Industry watchers say that this is arguably the single most significant financial sector regulatory reform that South Africa has ever experienced. What does it mean for us as the public and what significant chan...

One key objective for every sector in the world is convenience. With technology advancing as it is and consumers depending more and more on the digital space, all institutions are pressured to keep up. We take a look now at the banking sector and how this advancing digital move is affecting them. Are they keeping up and what more do they need to do?

Chad's foreign minister Moussa Faki Mahamat was elected as the chairperson of the African Union commission at a summit of the 54-nation body. He is taking over from outgoing AU chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma who has been in office since 2012. What should we expect from the AU under his leadership?

The issue of South Africans and a saving culture has been raised by many experts. An interesting article from KPMG asks whether behavioural economics can help nudge South Africans to save more?

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.

In a country where more than half the population struggles to eat regularly. This morning we examine why obesity has become such a massive problem in South Africa? We unpack some of the issues pertaining to poverty and obesity, and look at some researched facts.

Our guest is of the view that efforts to build a cohesive society seemed to have failed. He argues that persistent calls for harmony offer some indication of how divided and conflicted South Africans remain.

Once again we revisit the subject of matric outcomes with a special focus on maths and science. On Wednesday we spoke to Professor Mzukisi Qobo about why South Africa is failing to produce enough school leavers who are competent in maths and science. Our guest this morning is from the department of basic education and he will share the department’s perspective on the matter. His argument is that t...

Many people use the New Year as an opportunity to make large bucket lists or attempt extreme makeovers, whether personal or professional. But for all the good intentions, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions. Why do so many people fail at goal-setting, and what are the secrets behind those who succeed? Guest (studio): Bishop Mosa Sono, founder and Presiding Bishop of Grace Bible Church...