The Daily Discourse

SAfm holds the Breast Cancer Awareness dialogue to shed light on this disease. This broadcast helps us bring communities in contacts with stakeholders who can support them not only accessing early diagnosis, finding treatment options to overcome the disease but also how to thrive after remission. To tell us about the purpose of the day and why this dialogue is important for the public broadcaster...

As it is the last Tuesday of the month, Bryan devotes to answering questions that have been submitted to him during the month. He  picks out all those questions of a similar nature and deal with them on the last Tuesday of the month. But do remember that you are still welcome to ask  financially related questions you mat have....   Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Ass...

The Lusikisiki killings which took place a few weeks ago has no doubt shook the nation. 18 family members were  shot and killed in two houses where they gathered at the Ngobozana village for a traditional ceremony. It is still not clear what the motive of the shooting was. In recent times, we have witnessed several mass shootings across the country that has left communities traumatized. More often...

As we continue to track the year of elections, we take a moment to reflect on the latest developments in one of the largest election processes this year: the United States of America. With the elections just days away, some Americans view immigration and the economy as part of their top five policy issues. Citizens want to see decline of immigrants coming into the country. There is little consensu...

A report surfaced this weekend from the ANC's four-day NEC meeting indicating that the party's reputation was damaged by corruption and their lack to act against those implicated.  Very little has happened to those who were implicated in the Zondo State Capture Commission which many feel was a waste of time and resources. How far back do we point the finger and what could we say is behind the ANC'...

According to the latest TPN quarterly report, tenant are still paying their rent and in good standing despite tenants feeling the financial pressure in previous quarters. The latest resident property monitor shows 83% of tenants were paying their rent on time in the second quarter of 2024. Our next guest advises that landlords and property investors should apply rental escalations with caution. He...

Exploitation in the construction sector has been rife for many years as it is an industry that is mostly made-up of casual labour. History has shown how things go wrong when sometimes unqualified people are made to work resulting in buildings collapsing and so on. Well this may become a thing of the past as the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), together with its social partners, the Inter...

Our next guest has been behind the scenes as an artist developer and manager for the past 20 years. He has with developed artists such as Berita and Ami Faku. He has worked alongside with such as Stoan Seate, HHP, Mobi Dixon, Msaki, Oliver Mtukudzi and Bra Hugh Masekela. Last year, his own journey to center stage began when he recorded his debut EP titled "Ndim". The EP features six tracks reflect...

Many of you who’ve been listening to the Municipal Watch feature over the years will remember some of the rot that has been revealed from municipalities in the North West Province. From the Ditsobotla not paying its workers for moths, to Matlosana where the Municipal Manger was implicated in corruption and the Dr Ruth Mompati Municipality where R38-million was spent on a shack that was said to be...

The Gross Gambling income being generated in the past year is R47 billion in the past financial year and represents 37% increase from April 2023 to March 2024. This is largely due to betting and gaming companies expanding their online presence and the gambling activities on offer.  Due to this move, they are capturing a young audience (18-34 years old) who spend more time on their phones than at a...

Residents under Merafong City Local Municipality which include Fochville, Carletonville, and Welverdiend, are said to be experiencing a severe water crisis which has left many without water for extended periods. Reports in the media point to  infrastructure problems, drought and the fact that the municipality owes Rand Water millions. There are so many pictures on social media showing residents sc...

This week, leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China South Africa meet to discuss pertinent global developments and bilateral trade agreements that will forge the path forward at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The Summit is set to host 36 international leaders from around the world and the United Nations Secretary-General,  Antonio Gutterres as a possible attendee. This Summit will also...

This morning Bryan was meant to deal with some of the enquiries he’s been receiving on both his TV and Radio programmes from concerned employees regarding contributions deducted from their salaries by employers that have not been paid over. So he got in touch with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority to find out why they seem to be slow to act and perhaps displaying negligence by not addressing...

As we continue to commemorate Transport Month, we discuss one of the major causes of road fatalities in the country: driving under the influence of alcohol. In South Africa, 5.5% of road incidents in South Africa are directly caused by drinking and driving. The United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety has set a target of reducing drinking and driving incidents by 50% by 2030. Our next guests have fo...

South Africa’s informal economy contributes significantly to the GDP at  about 6% and job creation with an estimated 7.5 million employed in the informal economy, compared to 9.8 million in the formal economy. Beyond this, the township economy has been built to solve problems whether it is alleviating food security, providing modes of transport or connecting people to the internet. The informal ec...

Four of the six men who were gunned down at Godini Village in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape two weeks ago have been laid to rest on Saturday. The other two victims of the massacre from the Sotshongaye family were buried yesterday (Sunday). During the funeral news of another mass murder broke that five family members were shot and killed while sleeping in a village caller Bityi as our reporter Abongile...

Taking us to the weekend is a young lady from Pretoria who calls herself ItsKwena. Her real name Kwena Mokgokong who was born and raised in Pretoria. She is described as mulita-talented composer, to production, poetry to painting to name a few. How does she describe herself and why did she decide to add English to her stage name, ItsKwena instead of the vernacular ke-Kwena as an artist….. Guest :...

We chat now to the newly appointed General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches Revd Mzwandile Molo on a number of issues from the state of the country to the role of the church in politics and society. The SACC played a huge role in fighting and speaking out against the former apartheid regime which automatically put them on the wrong side of the fence. 30 years into our democracy,...

Political drama is unfolding in the Kwadukuza Local Municipality where the ANC has recallled it's mayor, Lindi Mhaca who is reportedly refusing to leave. Her party is planning a vote of no confidence in her. Reports also indicate that political parties represented there are about to institute a motion of no confidence in the Speaker Dolly Governder which was filed by the DA.  Guest: Zwakhele Mncwa...

This week, the Ministers of Defense have gathered in Addis Abba for the inaugural continental conference on Defense. The conference is held under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security". At the conference, South Africa will be represented by Deputy Minister (Gen.) Bantu Holomisa and has been tasked to engage with other African defence leaders on issues such as counter-terrorism, pe...

We come to you live from the Goethe-Institut where Media Monitoring Africa  is hosting the 2024 Media Freedom Festival. This year the event takes place under the theme, “Media for Democracy: Ensuring Access, Accountability and Integrity in Journalism”. They go on to say that they have partnered with leading organisations committed to collaboratively amplifying media freedom and human rights to mak...

This past weekend, Eskom marked 200 days without load shedding. The power utility predicts that this milestone may result in a 2% GDP growth boost due to improved power reliability. However, many citizens around the country have shared their disgruntlement on this milestone not reflecting their lived experiences. Some of our listeners have shared they have experienced load reduction on a daily bas...

This week, Bryan will discuss the different ways of investing and making money in the long term by investing in property.  Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

Last month (17 September 2024), we highlighted the issue of funding employment initiatives - particularly in the teaching sector. A civil society organization wrote a letter to the Department of Labour on the status of teaching assistants, the impact the employment initiative has had for young people wanting to part of the basic education system and if there will be funding provided for the next r...

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen announced on Friday that his party will no longer support the bailout of State-Owned Enterprises. He said this at a press briefing marking his party's 100 days since joining the Government of National Unity. He went on to say that the country has spent over R350 billion in bailouts for SOEs over the past 10 years. Let's take a listen to what he had to sa...