The Daily Discourse

Gabon's new military leader says he plans to maintain relations with France, despite Paris condemning the coup there two weeks ago. The junta-appointed Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima says there is a need to maintain the link because of the French investors involved in the country's mining and oil industries.  Guest(Studio): Nixon Kathembo - Channel Africa Producer and Africa Affairs Analyst  Gu...

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism after appointing his son as one of a new set of ministers following his controversial re-election last month. It's reported that Mnangagwa named his son David Kudakwashe, deputy finance minister as part of the parliament's youth quota. He also reportedly appointed his nephew, Tongai Mnangagwa, the deputy tourism minister.  Guest:...

DKMS Africa says that it’s leveraging its annual Sunflower Day this coming Friday  (15 September) to appeal for more blood stem cell donors. They have been engaging the media sending out stories of some of the people who paased on simply because they could not find matching donors. So this morning we thought to talk about understanding some of the blood cancers and also why it’s important for many...

Bryan carries on from last weeks programme when one has reached retirement, you have options regarding the different types of annuities.  Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

A student activist has written to the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate the human rights violations that have taken place in the 2023 academic year by the student financial aid scheme, NSFAS. In the application, our next guest highlights the defunding of students and the implementation of the new payment system as examples of how students have been stripped of their human dignity. This is...

Last Friday the 8th of September marked International Literacy Day with initiatives from many organisations all trying to interest people in reading. The big question is how can we jointly win this battle? Could it help if we also prioritised reading in our mother tongues? Also how do we compete with children who seem to be more interested in their phones than reading books?  Guest: Dr Yanga Majol...

There has been mixed reactions to the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi over the weekend. Many commentators referred to him as someone with a mixed legacy, from the conflict between the ANC and IFP in the 90s later to peacemaker. Also the leadership role he played the royal house of KwaZulu-Natal.  Guest: Dr Mosibudi Mangena – Former Minister of Science and technology also former president of...

Mandla Mlangeni is no stranger to the jazz scene in our country. He and his Amandla Freedom Ensemble have been doing a lot of politically themed performances and recently released a new album entitled Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth. He now joins us in studio to talk about his offering and journey through jazz….. Guest : Mandla Mlangeni – Trumpeter Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Jazz

Focus: During our open line this morning, an anonymous caller shared their painful experience trying to access their social grant this week. After that call, the show was inundated with callers who have been left in the same situation. We reached out to officials at the  South African Social Security Agency and Postbank to get an update on whether the payment system difficulties had been resolved,...

Stand-up comedian David Kau marks 19 years of his Blacks Only Comedy show this year. When one speaks to comedians, they will tell you that most of their material derives from politicians. So this year, the show is themed: Coalition Pact which he say was inspired by the current political climate. He now joins us in studio to talk about the show, how they come up with material, the business side of...

The South African Local Government Association this week held a National Members Assembly in Ekurhuleni at the Birchwood Hotel which was attended by leaders and stakeholders in local government across the country. The main issue of the gathering was to look at what the vision of local government was, and what has transpired over the years. Speaking at the gathering, SALGA’s President Bheke Stofile...

We continue with this 10-interview series in partnership with the Central Energy Fund which features various stakeholders in the energy sector. The series unpacks relevant issues within the sector, and provide insight into what South Africa collectively needs to do to ensure power security for all. Guest: Gadibolae Dihlabi – Managing Director, Liquified Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday (Tuesday) apologised for the delay in concluding lifestyle audits on members of the executive. He says that this was as a result of him intervening and demanding that the initial process be abandoned in favour of a more comprehensive process. He was responding to Parliamentary questions in the National Assembly where he said that the process is under way and he...

Cervical cancer is said to be the fourth most common cancer among women internationally . In South Africa is is said to be the second most common cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Another fact is that more than 95% of cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus. Doctors now say that men are not immune either and are also at risk of developing penile, throat, and an...

Today Bryan re-visits retirement planning in relation to where you are, the future build up and ultimately retirement.  Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

Last week’s fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 78 people at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg became a perfect opportunity for political blame shifting and scoring. The sad part about such tragedies is that leadership never acts before something like this happens.  Guest: Rev Dr Tshawane – Author of a book entitled: The Rainbow Nation: The vision of the beloved South African Community – It...

The scourge of gender-based violence in our country continues unabated. Every day in the news we hear of stories of women being beaten or killed by their partners. Often we are given stats around how many women continue to face abuse. So this morning we hear straight from two women who will be sharing their experience at the hands of abusive partners. It is their experience that lead them to start...

The Human Sciences Research Council is currently running the 20th edition of the South African Social Attitudes Survey. The national survey measures the perceptions of the public on a range of issues such as crime, service delivery, race relations, poverty, etc. In it's latest round of data collection, the survey seeks to ask participants about voter participation. The questionnaire will l...

 A few days ago, the Health Department, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Health Business and the South African Chapter of the BRICS Business Council held a dialogue about collaboration in dealing with future pandemics. The discussions focused on what they say is a potential African Union and BRICS framework of cooperation with regard to  Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention, R...

This morning we usher in the weekend with Maleh, real name Malehloka Hlalele. Very popular within the South African music scene returning with a powerful album titled  Lerato Laka.  Guest ( Studio):   Maleh (Real name Malehloka Hlalele) – Afro-soul musician

Jessica Mbangeni is a very popular female Imbongi who has done a lot in her career as a poet, entrepreneur and now a Bishop. She has been traveling the world lately posting on social media from different countries. Guest ( Studio): Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni – Poet, Imbongi and entrepreneur  

Our next guest Nontobeko Gcabashe says that she believes social cohesion is possible through grassroots women leaders, provided they are given the platform to showcase their capabilities. She is Programme Manager of Kagisano at Afesis-corplan and they are setting up a community development programme which they say seeks to work hand-in-hand with community structures to prevent collective violence...

The South African Local Government Association in KwaZulu-Natal has called on government to provide councillors with security in light of escalating attacks and killings. Provincial SALGA Chairperson Thami Ntuli says this follows the assassination of Msunduzi ward 41 councillor Mabhungu Mkhize last week, at Imbali outside Pietermaritzburg. Earlier this month, NFP councillor Ntombenhle Mchunu was b...

Last week we spoke to Floyd Brink who is city manager for the City of Johannesburg. A question was posed to him from a listener regarding the electricity billing in Johannesburg. Let’s take a listen to the question and the response Brink gave…. Guest: Tshifularo Mashava – CEO of City Power

Health experts say that Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. Not only that, but plagued by myths and misunderstandings, particularly regarding treatment. It is said to affect approximately 1 in 20 children and stays with them into adulthood where we see about 1-million adults in South Africa. Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman - Psychiatrist and Head...