The Daily Discourse

We have brought together various stakeholders to unpack some of these challenges faced by e-hailing operators and get a better understanding on how the public transport system is regulated in the province. Earlier this week, we spoke to a caller on the open line who shared their distress surrounding the fines that e-hailing operators were paying to taxi patrollers for client pick-ups and the push...

Our next guest hails from the friendly city of Gqeberha and has become one of the nation's most recognized Afro-soul artists. He has worked alongside RJ Benjamin, Moneoa, Ishmael, Jessica Mbangeni and many more. Over and above his award-winning music career, he  has been filming on his first reality series (Vusi Nova, Unprovoked) recently and has been a judge for the popular television show, Amazi...

As we mark International Mandela Day today, we thought of speaking to some of the charities in our country that are making a difference in the various communities. Normally on a day like this, we speak to companies and other organisations that are reaching out today only and normally go away after that. These charities face various challenges to stay afloat and today let's get to hear what challen...

Yesterday, the African National Congress postponed their disciplinary committee proceedings against former President, Jacob Zuma for campaigning for a different party. During the election seasons, former President Zuma insisted that he is still a member of the ANC while addressing public MK Party rallies. This morning, we thought to look at why it was necessary for the ANC to take him through this...

The reSURGEnce Conference Durban is an international investment conference which is a transformative initiative bringing together industry leaders, clergy, entrepreneurs, investors, financers and government officials. These officials represent the United States, Africa and South Africa for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration sessions aimed at unlocking the vast pote...

Last week, one of our listeners shared their distress surrounding the closure of public schools and if this decision would compromise the learning outcomes for affected pupils. Last month, the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape announced that they intend on closing 1142 public schools due to dwindling learner attendance numbers. MEC of Education, Fundile Gade announced this as part of the...

  As widely expected, Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to remain in power for a fourth term in office. By last night (Tuesday) he had already won  99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him. What is it we need to understand about Rwanda and why they keep Paul Kagame in power? What is he doing right politically and economically? To help u...

Bryan continues this morning on the topic of financial planning which consists of four principles. For the past few weeks he dealt with estate, trust as well as investment panning. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Yesterday (Monday), newly appointed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu emphasised the importance of keeping the country's police officers safe. He was speaking in Pretoria as he briefed the media, outlining the priorities for the ministry of police in the seventh administration. He says, attacking police officers whether on or off duty is regarded as an attack against the state. As assuring as that soun...

Sustainability is a challenge facing small-scale farmers and it impacts the business of agriculture at several levels: profitability as the cost of seed to export increases with inflation. One may have to consider whether to diversify the output of your product (think sugarcane and their by-products, for example). One also has to consider whether to introduce alternative farming methods where ther...

Last week we received a call from Robert Dlamini who is chairperson of the Mpumalanga Association of Student Accommodation. He called us from outside the NSFAS offices in Cape Town demanding outstanding payments for students they are accommodating. At first they were denied entry, then when the Talking Point team intervened, the officials then met with them leading to a happy ending. Guest: Sithem...

Our next guest hails from the streets of the West Rand, Johannesburg and started her musical journey at the age of 12 after her father introduced her to jazz by making her listen to the album: “Ladies Sing Jazz”. For her, the fluidity of jazz as a genre gives her the opportunity to share her influences and fully express who she wants to be at that moment. Before going solo, she was the lead singer...

In recent months, we have seen athletes across the country working towards qualification for the Olympic Games. As we mark 14 days to the global showpiece, we thought that we could take a moment before the Olympic Games to speak to some of our sporting heroes that will go represent us in Paris. We wanted to understand what goes into preparing for an Olympic event, the resolve to bounce back after...

It is the second day of the Business and Commercial Banking conference which is being held in Cape Town. Today, the conference will focus on Africa’s competitive advantage looking at three areas: 1) Finding the growth opportunitieS, 2)Africa’s Energy Solutions; and 3) Banking the 4th Industrial Revolution.  Guest: Lungisa Fuzile - CEO of Standard Bank South Africa

Back in 2015, 17 goals were adopted to advance a blueprint of shared outcomes for a peaceful and prosperous society. The Sustainable Development Goals were a call to action to address the inequalities facing the world including equitable access to health, education, climate change, jobs, infrastructure and basic services. Some human rights activists argue that despite the adoption of these goals 9...

We continue our discussion on the Mafube Local Municipality in the Free State. Last week due to time constraints we could not deal with some of the other issues raised by the guests and resident under this municipality which is marred by reports of workers not being paid their salaries for two months. Water and electricity problems, poor service delivery, an acting municipal manager. There has als...

Our next guest has submitted her fourth report to the UN Human Rights Council. The focus of this report speaks to drug use, harm reduction and the right to health centred by dignity. Member states have an obligation to respect, protect and fulfil equal access to healthcare - including drug use. However, state interventions to address drug use disorders often provide limited health interventions an...

Yesterday (Tuesday), Patriotic Alliance leader and newly appointed Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie announced that the government will no longer be financing trips for sports super-fans. Mckenzie took to X to announce his decision saying that the department will use the money where it’s needed the most. Last week Public works minister Dean Macpherson said that he wants to curtail s...

The West African bloc Ecowas has warned that it risks disintegration and worsened insecurity after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formalised their breakaway union. The head of the Ecowas commission, President Omar Alieu Touray says the move is a major blow to the 50-year-old bloc and could have serious consequences if they do not reverse their decision. This comes after the military leaders of the t...

Bryan continues this morning on the topic of financial planning which consists of four principles. Last week he touched on Trusts. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

South Africa has a robust agriculture export market that is worth USD 12,8 billion (year-on-year; 2023). Small-scale farmers play an important role not only provide economic opportunities for rural communities, it also plays a massive role in food security and poverty alleviation. However, small-holder farmers do face serious challenges that limit the extent to which they can build a sustainable a...

The National Planning Commission has unveiled a report which calls for coordination from key government departments to prioritize early childhood development as a cornerstone to the country's progress. This includes addressing malnutrition, accessing social protection, early learning programmes and maternal health services in the first one thousand days. The report looks into the importance of hum...

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has given municipalities the green light to continue with tariff increases pending the outcome of its appeal to the recent court ruling. The Gauteng High Court recently ruled in favour of AfriForum to prevent an increase in electricity tariffs due to outstanding documents. AfriForum says its court application is aimed at giving consumers a better under...

Our next guest is a Rap/Hip-Hop artist who hails from Soshanguve who started his musical journey back in 2020. He raps in Tshi Venda, English and S’Pitori. Last year, he made a breakthrough and won a Best Hip-Hop Video award at the Eminent Video Music Awards for his song, “Mapungubwe”. The song is a tribute to the history and heritage of the Mapungubwe Kingdom. T Guest: Thizwihangwi Nemanashe - Mu...

Focus: We go down to the Free State at the Mafube Local Municipality where the situation is very heart breaking. We are reliably told that some workers have not been paid their salaries for two months. Water and electricity problems, poor service delivery, no municipal manager. There has also been a couple of arrests in connection with tender fraud. These are just some of the issues that have made...