The Daily Discourse

As we commemorate World Fair Trade Month, we take time to reflect on the responsibility of consumers in buying products that are have been ethically and sustainably sourced whether it be tea, coffee or a bottle of wine. Consumers hold the power to align their consumption habits with their social values. According to a recent consumer report by McKinsey, 63% of global consumers want companies to ta...

Our next guest is an afro-folk singer and guitarist from Solomondale, a small township outside Polokwane - Limpopo. She started her career in 2007 and her simple, yet soulful songs have attracted a loyal audience which has grown since the release of her debut album titled 'Wonderful' in 2007. Her stage appearances have been laced with an aura that is hard to ignore, a deeply grown natural ability...

As we continue our commemoration of Africa Month, one of the major themes that have been under the spotlight has been on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as a catalyst for progress on the continent. Earlier this year, International Women’s Day also commemorated its celebrations with a focus on the STI sector becoming a tool for bridging digital divides, making public goods more accesible a...

The latest Global Slavery Index revealed that the number of people living in modern slavery has grown since 2018. The Index which is revealed by human rights group Walk Free, has also indicated that in 2021, seven million people in Africa were living under modern slavery. Some of the leading they countries they name on the continent are Eritrea, Mauritania, and South Sudan. Let’s start off by unde...

There is a big trend emerging in wellness with many new boutique clinics offering this service: Intravenous therapy (IV Therapy). This drip administers supplements directly into the bloodstream via a needle inserted into a vein. IV therapy is not new and has been used in the medical profession for decades. In hospitals, it is used to hydrate patients and administer essential nutrients if patients...

The Black Archive Visual Podcast (BAVP) interrogates the theoretical, social, cultural and economic conditions of possibility that shape Black life on the continent and the diasporic communities. Styled as a tool for cultural commentating, our next guest engages historians, linguists, literary critics, artists, musicians, and theoreticians on the continent’s knowledge production through the ages....

For the past few weeks, the SIU and other security agencies have been appearing in parliament to answer on different issues pertaining to State Owned Enterprises. Standing Committee on Public Accounts wanted to know what they are doing about allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Mothibi revealed to parliament that he has not been able to get the private intelligence report into Esk...

Farmers have raised concerns in recent years on the state of poor roads on farms which negatively affect their farming enterprises. Some farmers have complained of not being able to transport their produce to and from farms due to poor road infrastructure. If left unattended, this challenge can result in dire consequences for the sector in its entirety. It is for this reason that our next guest be...

An academic institute and legal resource centre has joined forces to create a booklet that addresses knowledge gap for caregivers have trying to apply for a children’s grant without ID or birth certificate. In 2017, 500 000 children did not have access to a birth certificate and 80% of those children were South African. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more children may have been at risk of not acces...

  This morning, Bryan discusses the seven deadly sins of investing based on the Rudyard Kipling quote: “You can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you”. We are joined by… Guest: Bryan Hirsch – Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

  This year marks the final year of the 6th Administration and the Department reflects on the gains over the period. One of these gains is the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). In this year’s Budget Vote, the Minister will look at the key priorities: renewable energy, economic recovery and astronomy tourism. To tell us more about these priorities, we are joined by…   Gu...

The Grassroots Innovation Programme (GIP) is a programme run by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The programme is aimed at commercialising local innovations that have been developed by young innovators or ordinary citizens in South Africa. Innovators through GIP are linked to subject matter experts and advanced facilities, such as...

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is the largest local funder of health research, medical diagnostics, medical devices, and therapeutics. The Council is a pioneer in cutting-edge medical innovations focusing on genomic research, the development of novel treatment regimens, vaccine development, technology transfer and diagnostic tools. It is also developing new drugs and devices de...

DJ Cleo has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the South African music industry’s biggest genres: Kwaito, Hip Hop and House. He began his career as a producer of the Unrestricted Breakfast Show hosted by DJ Fresh on YFM. He has worked alongside Mzekezeke, Brown Dash, Mandoza, Brickz, Skwatta Kamp, Pitch Black Afro, Kabelo and many more. He has converted his success in the entertainment industry...

Last week, we had a caller on our open line who had tagged our show on a tweet showing school children crossing a makeshift bridge on their commute to school. Since we reposted the initial tweet, we have been informed that an excavator has been cited at the bridge. This morning, we speak to some of the officials from the municipality who are responsible for building this bridge and providing safe...

In a four-part documentary series, Gold Mafia exposed the illicit outflows of Gold smuggling throughout southern Africa. Not only did it expose the corruption of state officials but also unveiled the role of financial institutions and other non-state actors. Whilst this series focused on the political economy of Gold on the continent, we also discovered just how extensively organized crime and cor...

The exhibition explores the contribution of American citizens and civil society in dismantling Apartheid. The exhibition looks into the bonds of solidarity between the nations that date back to the 1880s. One of the themes that underlying the exhibition is confronting injustice at home and abroad. We are taken on a journey of how the anti-apartheid movement took hold in the United States, examinin...

An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension. Nearly half of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have it. Today, the health fraternity commemorates World Hypertension Day under the theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It and Live Longer”. According to the World Health Organization, two-thirds of people living with hypertension reside i...

It’s been seven months since Panyaza Lesufi was sworn in as the 7th Premier of Gauteng. Since his first State of the Province Address back in February, he has been launching new programmes to address the key priorities for the province: safety (crime prevention wardens); expanded public works programmes jobs (green army); solar installation programme (jobs) & drug rehabilitation programme (com...

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch Focus: This morning, Bryan will be unpacking what steps does one have to go through when someone dies. Guest: Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

It is estimated that there are approximately 7.5million actively employed citizens who do not belong to a private medical scheme. Many have cited that they simply cannot afford the contributions for medical schemes and as a result, limits the health citizen’s ability to access adequate primary healthcare.   In this hour, we speak to various stakeholders in the health ecosystem on their efforts to...

BRICS has emerged as a noteworthy bloc in global geopolitics. This group of countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has institutionalized some of its mechanisms and has attracted increased support from countries across the Global South. Ahead of the BRICS Head of State Summit this coming August, the focus of the BRICS Academic Forum is based on the five priority areas that underp...

As we celebrate May as Africa Month, we thought to revisit the issue of Ancestors Day. This year marked the third edition of the day which is celebrated on the 8th of May. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa is calling on government to recognize the day. But then how may it help in restoring African values and also what significant role can it play in 2023? To discuss this, we are...

Let’s face it, having a baby and starting a family is a huge step. In wellness culture, there is a concept that has been attributed to this transitioning into this new developmental phase for mothers: Matrescence. It is the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition to becoming a mother. This developmental phase does not only focus on pre-natal care but also post-natal care as well. With...

Our next guest hails from the streets Umlazi, Durban and started singing from the tender age of five. She burst onto the  music scene when she sang for the gospel supergroup, Joyous Celebration. Some of her career highlights include singing at the President’s inauguration in 2019; being featured as a headline artist at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz; and African Culture Exchange in Ghana. She has w...