The Daily Discourse

Very difficult, uncomfortable and embarrassing subject we are discussing this morning. According to medical journals, urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control that’s commonly seen in older adults and women who have given birth or gone through menopause. To educate us on this and also how to treat and manage it, we are joined by… Guest: Prof Shingai Mutambirwa - Head of the Urology Departm...

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says that his department will continue to deploy resources to where they are needed to ensure that citizens receive quality water. He was speaking yesterday (Tuesday) when releasing the drop reports on the state of drinking water quality in the country.  Mchunu went on to give assurance that government will not allow residents to consume water that is har...

Today Bryan looks at those who are lucky enough to get a bonus, what are the three most sensible things they can do with their bonus? Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania is today launching their year-long Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Centenary Commemoration. Sobukwe who is the founding president of the PAC was also a lawyer, academic will be remembered through different events, from lectures at deferent universities to museums and other fun activities. Robben Island where he was imprisoned declared 2023 as the year of Sobukwe, and...

As we wind down and wrap up the year 2023, it is opportune to reflect on the political events and developments that have shaped the past twelve months. Many challenges, triumphs, and significant events across the domestic and global political landscape have marked the year. The country’s political landscape has been characterised by economic challenges, governance, and malfeasance issues, electora...

This past week, activists from various organisations such as Equal Education, Section24 and Centre for child law convened a peaceful protest at the offices of the Department of Basic Education calling on the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga to meet the legal obligations set out in the minimum norms and standards for public school infrastructure set 10 years ago, on the 29 November 2013....

Guest: Tina Ardor - Singer Songwriter Guest: DJ Sbu

Guest: Mr Rodgers Basikopo Makamu - Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of  Limpopo  House of Traditional Leaders including the entire Executive Committee

This morning to wrap up our Municipal Watch feature, we speak to Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. She is joining us to share her views on the state of municipalities and what’s she’s doing to turn them around. A few weeks ago she gave an overview of government interventions to address governance problems at municipal level which has affected service delivery. Having list...

Across South Africa, there is a growing movement of community activists stepping up in neighbourhoods to enhance the lives of members of their communities. Driven by a vision of reclaiming common humanity in communities, many leaders are making a difference now and for future generations in rural and urban areas. Join us as we connect with these change-makers shaping the present and future of rura...

We continue our GBV discussion with NACOSA as they embark on their #it takes a village campaign. The country continues to bear the brunt of gender based violence which happens on a daily bases. Their belief is that if we pull together, we ac actually with the battle against the cancer of GBV. To talk more on this campaign and find out what difference it will make, we are joined by.... Guest: Dr Nt...

Researchers from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences reported on a groundbreaking clinical research at the Union Conference on Lung Health meeting in Paris revealing that an oral antibiotic taken once daily for six months significantly lowered the likelihood of developing drug-resistant tuberculosis. The study showed that the risk for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis...

This year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children is run under the theme: “Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence and femicide: leaving no one behind”. As much as themes change every year, the scourge continues everyday. Clearly something is not right about our society as NGOs blame legislature, some blame the way in which we raise about boys, while oth...

We end the programme by talking to the Competition Commission on some of the investigations and cases they have Often when you listen to the news you will hear reports of how the commission has found companies doing all sorts of wrong things like price fixing, manipulation and colluding. The latest case of interest to the South African public is that of the manipulation of the rand. More than 20 b...

Guest: Magic Nkwashu - Disability rights activities  Guest: Phuti Mabelebele - Chief Director: Advocacy and Mainstreaming rights of Person with disables at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities 

Guest: Nomcebo Zikode - Grammy Award winner 

In 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed amendments to the Municipal Systems Act which sought to impose a blanket prohibition on municipal workers holding office. The South African Municipal Workers Union challenged the constitutionality of the amendment and won through the Labour Court ruling which declared that Section 71b of the MSA Amendments are unconstitutional, invalid, and set aside. As t...

We end the show by talking to Nse Ufot who's currently in the country for a voting advocacy program. Nse is the CEO of the New Georgia Project in the U.S., where she's passionately bridging the gap between the ideals of American democracy and the real experiences of Black and other people of colour through galvanizing black communities to participate in electoral politics. She's an expert in civil...

Luminaries gathered in conversation to unpack intergenerational trauma and its impact on women today. As we reflect on the outcome of this gathering, we are reminded that the legacy of intergenerational trauma is not a solitary burden. It is a torch passed from one generation to the next. Together, we can lay the foundation for a brighter future, where the cycle of trauma gives way to a legacy of...

World Pneumonia Day took place on 12 November and The World Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases Congress convened from 14 - 17 November 2023 in Durban. Both of these annual events are reminders that infectious diseases are still a major health threat, and thus vaccines play an important role in eradicating and preventing many diseases, reducing the burden of illness and mortality. The confe...

Bryan says that this is a critical time for many who contribute to a medical aid scheme with increases for next year. In particular what should one do? He now joins us to educate and give us his perspective. Guest(Phone): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited (Radio line: 011 880 4888)

Last year August, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched a National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council which is chaired by Professor Firoz Cachalia. According to the Presidency, the Council is a multi-sectoral advisory body set-up to oversee the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and to advise on the future of the country's anti-corruption institutional architecture. To learn more a...

‘BRICS Prospects for South Africa and the Continent: How BRICS Could Be a Big Boost for the African Continental Free Trade Area FOCUS: Since South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS Summit in August, different academics around the country have been sharing their views on what some of the benefits are for us. Recently, the University of Stellenbosch hosted a seminar looking at the prospects not just for...

This past weekend was abuzz with politicians and the IEC trying to encourage people to vote. Young people in particular have been urged to register so that they can vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. But some of them have raised their concerns asking what difference they vote will make to their lives. They are sighting unemployment, loadshedding and crime as some of their worries....

Pleasure Ramadimetja Peta, famously known for her stage name, Pleasure tša manyalo, is a renowned manyalo artist who rose to stardom with her debut album, Pleasure vol 1, Setagwa in 2005. Pleasure has since released classical hits such as: Lefotwana, Laela, Ntshike ka diatla, Modimo ke sethakga, Ke Lorile etc. The Ga-Mphahlele singer’s song Ke Lorile came second to King Monada’s Aye Kuwa and was t...