The Daily Discourse

Focus: Over the years we’ve been talking about going back to African values and knowledge systems. But seeing how many young people are comfortable with western values, is it too late to bring back the African way of life? Guest: Hlulani Mdingi – Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and systematic theology at UNISA

Over the years there’s been many perceptions around cancer. Whether it be traditional or just lack of knowledge around it. The message that is constantly preached is that of early detection which is not always possible. What are the most important aspects of cancer we need to know?

Focus: December is not just about the holidays, but it’s also a time where people get married. Just how valuable are marriages to society these days? Guest: Pastor Mandla Luphondwana –Speaker and marriage councilor

Nkamogeleng Lebeloane,Gina Mabasa, Bongani Phiri, Shana,Moshe Matseke

Why medical scheme increases are so high and what are the challenges faced in trying to curb rising costs while maintaining a high standard of healthcare for everyone? Focus: With more above-inflation medical scheme tariff increases on the horizon for 2017 - Natalie Zimmelman shares her thoughts on medical scheme contribution increases and gives advice on what the consumers should be asking. Accor...

Ethiopia is one of those countries that are mentioned in the bible numerous times and it is also rich in culture and spirituality. The country also played a significant role in liberating the continent. One of the other things they are known for is having their own calendar. What is Ethiopia’s contribution to the continent and what is it that makes the country so significant?

Focus: Often we hear the term of ubungoma and many of us use it loosely to describe a person who uses traditional medicine to heal people. Rightfully, traditional healers who practice in South Africa can broadly be grouped into three types, the traditional doctor/inyanga, the sangoma and the faith healer. They all have a different type of calling and here to explain the calling of a sangoma is……....

Focus: We dissect the findings of the South African Human Rights Commission’s report titled ‘Global Goals for Every Child: Progress and disparities among children in South Africa’‚ which was launched yesterday. According to the report, adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately vulnerable and at high risk. What role can all of us play in protecting children’s rights? Guest: Dr Yulia P...

We often hear about the unemployment rate in the country being on the rise and how much it affects young people. But then we don’t always hear the frustration unemployed graduates go through in terms of money for applications and the emotional impact it has on them. This morning we speak to a frustrated unemployed graduate to get an understanding of what it’s like to go through this process…..

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.

Focus: Former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa into law in Sharpeville on 10 December 1996. On Saturday this week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with various stakeholders will lead the 20th anniversary celebrations of the South African Constitution. This morning we discuss and define the meaning of South Afr...

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.

Yesterday, the SABC Foundation launched the Disability360 campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering People with Disabilities.

Focus: Zulumathoba Zulu talks about Africa’s contribution to development of the world and how the Basotho (anciently) and other African nations used indigenous knowledge to direct a productive discourse in the topical areas of Africanisation, indigenisation, decolonisation and dispute resolution. Guest: Mr Zulumathabo Zulu, African Philosopher, Published Author, Inventor & Research Analyst

This year marks 25 years since the International 16 Days of Activism campaign was launched. So this morning we ask, does commemorating the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have any impact and what strides have been made in terms of advancing the cause of women, and 25 years later - why do we still have men who think women belong in the kitchen.

It is estimated that by 2050, close to eight out of 10 South Africans will be living in one of the country’s cities. How all those people live, and what their lives are like, will depend on important choices leaders make today and in the coming years. How will this be achieved with the citizen in mind and still making sure that everyone benefits?

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.

The Department of Transport says that the aviation industry is dominated by a generation of individuals over the age of 40. They estimate that by 2017 more than 40% of the industry professionals will be 55 years of age or older. How then do we change the situation around and what are some of the underlying factors? Are young people not interested in the sector?

We hear from Professor Rosabelle Boswell about why she thinks tax systems are inhumane. She argues that tax system is colonial and punitive, but on the other hand - she suggests that South Africans should activate their philosophy of Ubuntu at the state level, to infuse a new tax system with humanity.

the music of afro-soul artist Sol Shivambu. He is dubbed as” a true child of the soil”. How does he describe himself and his music?

A literature review commissioned by the Soul City Institute has revealed that South Africa has a serious drug usage problem twice that of the global norm. Surely this is of great concern to the nation as a whole. What are some of the underlying factors behind this?

November the 3rd till December the 3rd is marked as National Disability Rights Month. We use the opportunity to find out how the country has progressed in terms of fairness when it comes to equality particularly on matters pertaining to people with disabilities. How far are we and where should we be improving? Guest: Magic Nkwashu, independent disability analyst

Focus: This coming Sunday Ukhozi FM will be hosting its Annual Gospel Festival at Germiston Lake, Ekurhuleni. The station hosted the event 3 years ago and they say since then their listeners have been calling for it. So they are doing exactly what their listeners are requesting them to do. What can they expect this time around? Guest: Mu Ngcolosi – Marketing Manager at Ukhozi FM

Focus: We dispel some of the myths that exist around youth unemployment in this country. We do this through the Youth Employability Study conducted by the Centre for Social Development in Africa (at UJ) which aims to understand the effects that youth employability interventions and access to financial assets have on facilitating young people’s transition into employment. Guest (studio): Lauren Gra...

Michael Hlophe defines black privilege and argue that Black people should stop being as lazy as they’re labeled and come up with innovative ways to combat the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.