The Daily Discourse

Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected for a second term after getting more than 73% of the vote in this month’s presidential election, the country’s election commission said on Sunday. Announcing the results on Sunday in the capital Kinshasa, Denis Kadima, the head of Congo’s national election commission known as the CENI, said Tshisekedi was elected with 73...

Noxolo Seti is described as an Afro-soul and jazz musician born in Cape Town. She has shared the stage with many famous musicians around the country and really made a name for herself. How does she describe herself and where did it all begin for her? She now joins us to share her story…. Guest(Studio): Noxolo Seti - Afro-soul musician

Yesterday on the Open Line Faizel in Westdene got many of you talking on cultural issues when he highlighted how sexist some of the customs are. We even got different interpretations of what mourning in the various cultures. So this morning we thought to talk about the relevance of culture in 2023 and whether it is moving us forward at all seeing how sometimes it can be very oppressive to certain...

Next year is very crucial election year for our country as we mark 30 years of our democracy. Interestingly it will also kick off with a conference that will see seven African heads of state and other international experts gather at the inaugural AI and International Political Campaigns Expo and Conference in Cape Town. According to the people behind the gathering, the idea is to promote the adopt...

The country is currently facing a poverty crisis, with an estimated 20% of households experiencing food insecurity. The situation is especially severe in provinces like the Eastern Cape. A South African Human Rights Commission investigation revealed that one in four children in the province suffers from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and the commission has called for the government to declare...

Dr Wayne Muller joins us now to talk about a very interesting observation that even led him to do his PHD around it. He highlights how what was deemed to be a colonial art form has over the years been advanced by black people. He’s talking about the love of opera and how it has been Africanised. He now joins us to talk about what drew his attention on this subject and what else he discovered about...

We revisit the issue of abortion and where we are regarding awareness on what is available for those who may desire the service. For instance the issue self-managed abortions in this country is not something that is highlighted which brings us to the question of where we are when it comes to this issue and what message is the health department promoting in this regard? In a country like ours, we a...

International artists Sisanda Nilsson was born in the Eastern Cape but grew up in KZN, Margate.  Sisanda began her professional music career in 2011 and it picked up more when she was signed by Touch Africa Records in 2014. She then released her first hit single “Indlela Yami” in 2015. Since her move to Sweden in 2016 she released her hit single “If This is Love” which won an award with P4 Nästa....

Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and unity as we explore the concept of reconciliation in the backdrop of the rich tapestry of South Africa's history. In a country such as ours, marked by a tumultuous past, reconciliation stands as a beacon of hope, a bridge to healing the wounds of the past and fostering a united future. Let’s take a moment to peel the layers of this profound concep...

The issue of absent fathers is a contentious matter that is deeply entrenched in the fibre of the South African societal landscape. According to Statistics South Africa, half of all children in the country don’t live with their biological fathers which is a great concern. It cannot be denied how far-reaching the implication of absent fathers is to individuals, families, and society at large. Today...

Smart tips that may help you.... We turn our focus now on December/festive spending attitudes which will definitely affects how we start the new year. Laurian Venter is Sales Director at OneDayOnly.co.za , South Africa’s original daily deals site and she has come up with tips on how you can spend wisely as you celebrate the festive. Very practical tips that we often don’t think about. Also this is...

Former President Jacob Zuma dominated the news agenda this past weekend as he kept all of us ion suspense with speculation mounting that he was likely to join the EFF or announce a new party. Earlier in the week the Jacob Zuma Foundation announced that the former President will address the media on Saturday regarding his political future only to tell us that he won’t be leaving the ANC, but rather...

Latest stats around road fatalities since the start of the festive season has revealed that out of the 94 accidents that occurred, 53 were pedestrians. Even though we may not understand how the fatalities happened, is enough being done to look at the behaviour of pedestrians? Often so many of them cross on the freeway under a abridge, while others cross while the traffic lights are read. What then...

As we come to the end of the year, many of us look back to what life used to be. That feeling of going home to be with family. Sitting around the table and enjoying a meal together away from the daily bustling of work. We use this hour now to talk about what home is to you and what do you do when you get there. To lead us through this conversation, we are joined by… Guest: Mamanese Mathule -Transf...

Some of the scary revelations that came out of the Discovery Group Risk claims data for the 2023 year, for the 12 months ending on 30 June 2023 shows that suicide related deaths have increased by 54% compared to previous Covid-levels. The report goes on to say that the biggest increases come from member under the age of 40. The under 30 age group is also showing an increase. The suspicion is that...

The Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa are calling for female security guards not to be allowed to work in the evenings. This follows recent attacks on female security officers in KwaZulu-Natal. Three female security officers were attacked and raped at the Department of Transport offices in Merebank, KZN. These acts are said to happen mostly in health facilities that require 24...

As we wind up the year that was, we revisit a matter of national importance as we build up to the upcoming #2024 national elections. Beyond the political fervour, there lies a fundamental question - what is civic duty, and how do we, as citizens, play a pivotal role in upholding it? Join us as we explore the essence of civic duty and our responsibilities as citizens in safeguarding it. We are join...

As we enter the festive season, security agencies are again warning the public to be vigilant against crime. But on the other hand, stock theft is one of those crimes that seem to not make it on the mainstream media platforms. A quick search on the net reveals so many incidents of the crime around the country. Not only in rural areas, but also in urban areas as some township dwellers especially in...

Yesterday (Monday) West Africa's main regional bloc ECOWAS decided to set up a committee of heads of state to work with Niger's military leaders on establishing a transition roadmap, and will progressively ease the sanctions imposed on Niger based on the outcome of those talks. On Sunday the regional leaders met in Nigeria's capital Abuja for talks on their region in deepening crisis, after four c...

Last week Monday we received a call from Nyaniso telling us the story of how his brother was swindled out of more than 6-thousand-rands by fake prophets. They promised to triple his money, but at the end he was left with nothing. Guest: Nazia Karrim - Head of product development at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service Guest: Dr Shahieda Jansen - UNISA Western Cape’s Deputy Director, Acade...

Many of you especially from the Northern Cape were not impressed by the explanation given by the Northern Cape Education Department regarding the food parcels they gave to the elderly at an event in Marydale. The issue was brought to our attention on the Open Line by Ronald who called in to question the criteria that was used to give food parcels to the elderly. So this morning we’ve invited the M...

This morning, we have the privilege of hosting an esteemed guest who is not only a distinguished historian and academic but also a devoted custodian of Bapedi culture. Dr Tlou Setumu, whose passion for heritage preservation has recently embarked on a groundbreaking initiative – the launch of an open-air museum dedicated to upholding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the Bapedi nation....

It’s that time of the week when we ease into the weekend with a musical treat, and today we introduce yet another South African talent. Keke Makhetha is an artist who does Afro House/Dance Music a combination of African and International Algorithms. The music he composes is about Love, Hope and the experiences of life. Keke Makhetha was born in Eastern Cape, Aliwal North, but is based in Johannesb...

 Guest: Sewale Langeni - Founder of Book Capital bookstore Guest: Tebogo Mashiyane - Founding member of Bafati Bebumene Bookclub Guest: Maggie Davey - Director and Co-Owner of Jacana Media

Guest: Ishmael Mnisi - Current spokesperson for the national Student Financial Aid Scheme Guest: Nkosinathi: Mabilane - SRC President at UNISA