The Daily Discourse

Our next guest hails from rural Venda and was raised by his beloved grandmother. His debut single, 'Lufuno' was his breakthrough moment in the industry and his  audiences are captivated by his traditional/folk-indie sound. He has shared the stage with the nation’s brightest stars: Nduduzo Makhathini, The Muffinz, Keenan Meyer, Msaki and Una Rams. This morning, he returns to the #FridayW...

In the last few weeks, our listeners have been asking us to discuss the Khoisan community and their recognition as an indigenous people of South Africa. In recent weeks, the Presidency has gotten an eviction order on a group that camped on the Union Building lawns after countless attempts to engage regarding land and protected territories. In this hour, we delve into the heritage of the Khoisan as...

We turn our focus on the Rand West Local Municipality which governs Randfontein, Westonaria, Mohlakeng, Bekkersdal, Venterspos and Finsbury. They have been battling water, electricity and Zama Zama issues in the mining area that falls under them. Floods are a big challenge as they've destroyed infrastructure leading to sewage spillage in some of the surrounding townships. There was also an inciden...

We speak now to the South African Postbank about the process of converting the SASSA gold cards to the Postbank Black Cards. The date has been postponed to the 20th of March as many of the beneficiaries were panicking as the last deadline was drawing closer. To remind beneficiaries what they need to know and also how the process is going so far, we are joined by… Guest: Nikki Mbengashe - CE...

What makes this year’s Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana make headlines is the proposal of a VAT increase. Opposition parties and civil society groups had vowed to oppose any VAT increase citing the impact it will have on the poor. So many suggestions have been made, even by members of the public as to what the government needs to do to increase revenue. So this morning, we...

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025 . Guest:   Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

Internet shutdowns have risen to and all-time high. According to the 2024 Access Now report, there were 21 blackouts in 15 countries on the African continent. Due to the report, the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights passed a resolution on internet shutdowns (ACHPR.Res.580) and elections since March last year. On a more global scale, 296 shutdowns have taken place across 54 cou...

This morning Bryan talks about how no one can predict what the short-term future holds when it comes to investing. He now joins us to expand on the issue… Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

It was 10 years ago (9th of March 2015) when Chumani Maxwele threw faeces on the statue of Cecil John Rhodes on the University of Cape Town's upper campus. This singular act gave birth to the #RhodesMustFall movement and became a catalyst for heightening the #FeesMustFall movement. This movement which remains active as thousands of students took to the streets last month to raise the same issues....

 Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamokoko Kubayi has added her voice in condemning the brutal killing of another whistleblower and community activist, Pamela Mabini. Her murder on Friday at her home in Gqeberha again sparked outrage bringing to light the continued problem of assassination of outspoken social justice activists. One of the things Minister Kubayi pointed to i...

The "Future Leaders" challenge highlights leadership as an innate quality that can be nurtured in every individual. The film delves into the core values of servant leadership: empathy, initiative, and community service. Our next guest believes in South Africa's youth and how they will instil the qualities of ethical leadership in building more prosperpous communities. We also bring in some of the...

The Future Leaders Challenge is a comprehensive, multi-platform programme designed specifically for high school learners in Grades 10-12 in under-resourced communities. The progranme has a competition ans bootcamp components. At the heart of the programme is making cinemas become “Educational Theatres of Learning,”. To tell us more about how the movie: Future Leader forms part of the b...

Our next guests has been keeping us dancing since the early 2000s since we were first introduced to the single: Midnight. Forged in Johannesburg, their music reflects not only their Mozambican heritage but also the melting pot of South African culture. Their sound is influenced by Reggae, Dub, Jazz and Afrobeat. Their music also reflected the times, highlighting themes such as: identity, migration...

AECI has been a leader in industrial progress and a pioneer in sustainable social responsibility for a century. As part of their legacy, the 100 Future Leaders for a Better World Challenge embodies this dual commitment by blending cultural authenticity with actionable change. By harnessing the creative prowess of South Africa’s film industry and engaging youth in real-world problem solving,...

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero came under severe criticism when he announced that the City of Johannesburg and Tshwane metros would prioritise fixing G20 routes ahead of meetings by the G20 global leaders. During the launch of the local government leg of G20 on Monday Morero said that areas where the high-level meetings are taking place would be the first to be cleaned up. For those of us who live...

International Women's  Day will be commemorating the 75th anniversary by the United Nations. The day celebrates the achievement of women politically, economically and socially since the Women's Movement for Suffrage. This year, it will be under the theme: For all Women and Girls - Rights. Empowerment. Equality. This theme calls for action toward equal rights, economic opportunities and power....

It's been 60 days since 2025 got underway and the geopolitical shifts from around the world have come faster than bullet train. You almost be forgiven for missing the escalation of tensions, old and new. How does it affect the G20? How does South Africa use its positionality to guide the priorities in the coming months despite the non-attendance of certain nations? We kicked off a series last week...

Substance abuse during pregnancy is a major health concern in South Africa. There is cause for concern surrounding the use of tobacco and drugs such as coacaine, opioids as well as Methamphetamine. This has raised concerns about the heightened risk of pregnancy complications and the long-term development of their infants in the first thousand days. Our next guest calls for healthcare workers to ch...

Libraries have been centres  of learning, renders a public good  by providing a safe place for citizens to work and exchange knowledge. The Mobi-Readathon is a  program that has used this important space to support both reading and digital skills development for High School pupils. This program initially started as a local initiatives for  schools throughout the City of Joburg,...

This morning Bryan talks about how everyone has a different interpretation of the meaning of risk. What is it the correct one then and what does he advise? He now joins us on the line to explain… Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

We speak to the Association of Communication and Technology, a body that represents the country's major cellphone networks. They are raising concerns about ICASA’s proposed satellite services licencing network that is seeking a policy review of the Electronic Communications Act. They (ACT) say that they are advocating for sustainable competition, fair regulation and improved access to connec...

That was the voice of late Adv George Bizoz, Anti-apartheid stalwart and human rights lawyer followed by a song called ‘unizima lomthwalo’ by Mayibuye which is part of songs that were sung in exile by the then ANC activists in the 70s. The month of March in our country is marked as Human Rights Month because of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre which left 69 people dead. This year also mar...

  The latest developments on the DRC conflict is that the UK has announced that it will suspend most financial aid to Rwanda over its support for the M23 rebels who are seizing more towns in the Congo. On the hand, President Felix Tshisekedi has reportedly proposed granting the United States and Europe access to the country’s vast mineral resources on condition that they intervene to en...

We close week on a Kwaito note with one of the country’s legends in this genre know by his stage name Professor. Last year he was in the media towards the end of the year where his fans were not happy with him not dominating the festive season even suspecting that he wants to retire. But he has assured them that he is still soldiering on and releasing new music. He n...

Language Day and we thought to revisit the issue by looking specifically at preserving indigenous languages and why it’s important. Interestingly, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie appointed UCT PHD candidate Naledi Maponopono who has dedicated her academic life to studying African languages and literatures to the board of PanSALB. She will be adding to making sur...