The Daily Discourse

Amaphisi farmers' As government pushes for young people to enter the farming industry as a way to deal with the unemployment issue, we talk to an organization that is 100% black owned about their success story. The Amaphisi Farmers was founded in 1995 and have made their mark in the food and agricultural industry on many countries on the African continent. What is their formula to success and how...

Dr Tracey Ledger discusses the right to food and why it represents the single biggest threat to progression towards an equitable society and the eradication of poverty, if it remains ignored.

The transport sector is one of those perceived to be male dominated. But in recent years more and more women are seen in the driving seat. Whether it be trucking, shipping, road or logistics, women are making in-roads. How has the industry transformed over the years and what is it that’s making it attractive to women and what sort of challenges are they facing?

Braimoh Bello explains why he thinks Africa’s problems lie with the leadership. He argues that if every politician avoids corruption and show contentment for the reward of their sweat, we would build a better continent.

Often we hear about the devastating effects drugs have in communities, but hardly hear about the impact it has in the workplace. Companies on the other hand don’t really know how to apply the country’s laws in dealing with the scourge. Just how prevalent is drug addiction in the workplace and how can employers go about testing their employees without stepping on their rights?

Many South African organisations and businesses are coming up with different projects to try and help in lifting up the country’s education. This time we hear about an initiative called e-maths projects which its founder says seeks to improve grades 11-12 mathematics results in rural and township's schools using cutting -edge technology in a mobile classroom. Just how different is it from what’s a...

We speak to Sizakele Marutlulle who is described as a disruptive thinker, cultural creative, business architect and speaker with experience across various sectors and geographies. Sizakele is currently rolling out a study that examines issues of diversity, identity, stigma and choice as it relates to the life experiences of Black Female Professionals who are childfree.

We look at the US current state of affairs with Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti and assess why African Americans still fare worse than any other ethnic group in the US and most people across the world.

We look at the US current state of affairs with Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti and assess why African Americans still fare worse than any other ethnic group in the US and most people across the world.

Last week the African Financial Group hosted a delegation from the Italian Region of Emilia Romagna where issues of investment were discussed. The seminar was seeking to facilitate business linkages and investment with local small businesses, cooperatives and black industrialists between organisations in Africa and Italy. Why is Italy showing interest in Africa and what is it that local business c...

We often hear stories about how companies may refuse to employ people with disabilities or sometimes it is the person themselves who can’t fit into the particular sector they have studied for. The question then arises over whether institutions cater for people with disabilities? Well Shell Downstream SA together with the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority and Old Mutual Financial...

As we are in the middle of winter, experts say that this is the time where we get hungrier due to cooler temperature. Let’s use this opportunity now to understand why do we get hungrier in winter than in summer?

We investigate the extent to which the “African” in African Studies is concealed or revealed. Our guest is of the view that African Studies remains a colonised space rife with misrepresentation, homogenisation and essentialising about Africa. What do we need to do to decolonise African Studies? Call us and share your thoughts…..

Focus: Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, says constructive partnerships need to be built between the government and the corporate sector, as the corporate sector has a role to play in development. The minister was speaking at the Sasol Inzalo Foundation graduation ceremony where more than a hundred science and engineering students graduated. But then we hear about the increasing p...

We dissect the objectives of the Kuhluka Movement. The movement was established by Josina Machel (she was motivated by a personal incident of abuse that she endured late last year at the hands of her partner at the time). Kuhluka seeks to find a platform that prevents abuse of women by bringing custodians of culture together to find ways that interrogate harmful practices and traditions, and quest...

As part of Youth Month last week, Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication held a dialogue on violence where young women raised their voices against the treatment of rape victims. One of them said women who report such crimes are often victimised afterwards. Since this is not a new issue that is being raised by these young women, why then is sexual violence it still a huge prob...

Focus: Dr Jakkie Cilliers shares his views and thoughts on what needs to be done to change the country’s current growth prospects. Cilliers is of the view that there has been much progress in South Africa post ’94 but the big question we need to ask ourselves is, how long will SA’s patience with high unemployment and high inequality last? Guest: Dr Jakkie Cilliers - head of African Futures and Inn...

Focus: Dr Mathole Motshekga joins us to discuss the importance of building the character of girl children through community based moral regeneration programmes. Guest (studio): Dr Mathole Motshekga, Chairperson of Kara Heritage Institute

Focus: The University of Johannesburg in association with the SABC are holding a Leadership Colloquium on ‘The New Struggle’ tomorrow (Thursday) in commemoration of Youth Month and the June 16 1976 uprising. The Colloquium looks to tackle issues, roles and responsibilities of the Youth of today when it comes to leadership and the growth of South Africa. It will draw parallels from the Apartheid st...

Focus: Mozambique celebrated 41 years of independence this past Saturday while also commemorating 30 years since the death of its first president Samora Machel. While launching the commemoration, the country’s current president Filipe Nyusi said that, in remembering the life and work of Machel, "we intend to renew our commitment to preserve truth and freedom and noble gains of the struggle waged b...

Focus: Discussions about investments and mineral resources on the African continent have been going on for many years with not so clear direction as to which route the continent needs to go. As the global economy is taking a knock, economic role players on the continent are debating whether Africa is still the next big thing. Well is it?

We continue with our focus on young people this time turning the focus on empowerment issues. An annual summit dubbed - Brightest Young Minds is taking place this week with the aim to empower young people with the training, support and learning they need to enhance their employment and self-employment prospects. The five day meeting will see hundreds of the continent's most innovative young leader...

Today we focus on ‘Talking it Out’ - encouraging teenagers not to bottle things up but to learn to talk about them.

The Jaziel Brothers have been silent for quite some time now and most people were probably wondering what they have been up to all this time. In one of the entertainment articles, they are described as a brand that continues to stand the test of the South African music industry’s woes, where a lot of musicians, duos and bands fade away through time and space. What is it that keeps them going?

Often when we have discussions about the situation pertaining to young people in society, then the question is raised over how we can help. Well some NGO’s and the private sector do come up with initiatives that hardly make it on the media agenda. A non-profit organization by the name Moving Ahead Development Agency is helping young boys who are raised without fathers to further their education es...