The Daily Discourse

This morning, we reflect on a year since Russian armed forces invaded the Ukraine by catching up with the South Africans who were on the ground in the days leading up to the conflict, their journeys out of the country and where they are today.  Guest(Zoom): Nkateko  Muyimane – Former medical student at the V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in the Ukraine

Focus: In past 4 weeks, the start to the academic year has gotten off to a rocky start as students took to the streets to raise issues surrounding campus life around the country: financial exclusion and accommodation crises. In the past week, protest intensified in Gauteng and images from live crossings reflected similar scenes to the Fees Must Fall era. Last week was also marked the second annive...

This morning we are in conversation with the former President of Botswana on a range of issues. The decision to return to Botswana and to attempt reconciliation with Masisi. We also spoke about the political future of Botswana. Guest: Ian Khama, Former President Of Botswana

 Energy security is a topic that is currently dominating discussions in South Africa due to load shedding challenges. In its quest to tackle this challenge head-on and stabilise energy supply in eThekwini, the summit aims to build against the backdrop of South Africa’s increasing energy constraints. Under the theme ‘Building Energy Security Today’, the City will charter a new path in new developin...

Focus: As we commemorate World Obesity Day this weekend, 1,9 billion people are living with obesity. While many organizations have called for governments to support healthier lifestyles through fitness or nutritional wellness, few talk about the option of gastric by-pass surgery and other elective surgeries to reach the same goal. In this hour, we will be discussing what options are available, the...

eThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda has shared that the City is pulling out all the stops to respond to the demands relating to power, especially in light of the current energy challenges. The City views energy security as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development. We want to assure investors that the economic climate of Durban is changing dramatically and the City remains o...

Today being the last Tuesday of the month, Bryan focuses on the question of a similar nature which you have submitted to him. But remember you can still call in with other financial questions you may like him to answer. He now joins us from our studio in Cape Town…. Guest(CTN Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Guest: This morning, we are joined by Dr Ebrahim Harvey. He wrote an article about how the ANC should rethink the District Development Model. It was initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his 2019 Budget Speech. According to COGTA, the Model consists of a process by which joint and collaborative planning is undertaken at local, district and metropolitan by all three spheres of governance. This...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with alliance partners, COSATU and the SACP regarding his imminent cabinet reshuffle. President Ramaphosa has been engaging and consulting various stakeholders discussing who he should appoint or chop from his executive. Paul Mashatile is expected to be appointed Deputy President of the country following David Mabuza's resignation. What should we read into this an...

South Africa has been grey-listed by the global financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force. This means the country will be under increased monitoring in terms of actions against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Should we be worried and what does it mean for our international standing? To help us understand, we are joined by... Guest: Khaya Sithole - An e...

We are coming to you live from the Oval Cricket Stadium in Pietermaritzburg where KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube will be delivering her State of the Province Address in the next hour (11:00). So we will use this hour to talk about what you as a citizen of KwaZulu-Natal would like to hear from her. Some of the issues raised in the media are that of the people who are still displaced after last year’...

Last week, public safety was under the spotlight following a series of violent crimes have been linked to professional hits on public figures in the country. How much does this point to the disillusionment communities with violence? One of our next guests argue that the ready availability of guns, the lack of successful prosecutions, rivalry in the taxi industry and the scramble for political posi...

February is observed as Reproductive Health Month in South Africa. This month is aimed at raising awareness about many crucially important issues surrounding reproductive health. The commemoration also looks at the many and diverse possible causes of infertility and the possible treatment options available to the many couples who face challenges with their reproductive health in today’s modern wor...

Guest: Hassim Logart 

Focus: This morning Bryan discusses the principles of how to b a better saver and investor. He will also touch on what you can expect and also what we can expect and hope for in the upcoming budget speech….. Guest(Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Focus: This morning we thought to change things slightly on our Municipal Watch feature talking to residents about how they feel when there’s a sudden change in leadership in their municipality. The Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association have written a letter expressing their disappointment on what is happening at their municipality with the mayor announcing his resignation...

We kick off the week with Mbuso Khoza who is up in Johannesburg with Ijadu Le Afrika to give another lecture and musical of the Battle of Isandlwana at the State Theatre this weekend. This is one of the most important events that shaped the history of our country and the continent of Africa. The battle of Isandlwana is recorded as one of the biggest wars between the British and Zulu empires in the...

About three weeks ago we had a chat about compensation for mineworkers who contracted silicosis and TB while working underground. There has been so much controversy around how to access the fund and how families of the affected miners including those who died can claim compensation. So this morning we are joined by the CEO of Tshiamo Trust which is responsible for compensating all eligible current...

As we commemorate Black History Month, we reflect on the concept of afro-pessimism. Guest: Athi-nangamso Nkopo – Co-Author of Rhodes Must Fall: The Struggle to Decolonise the Racist Heart of Empire

Kelly Khumalo is a South African singer and actress who rose to fame during the Cruz gospel concert in 2003, where she wowed crowds with the gospel song U Jesu' phakeme (Jesus is Almighty). In 2003, she was discovered by Sarah and Bonsai Shongwe when she performed at a Gospel Star search. Her first performance as a professional artist was in front of a 30,000 strong crowd at a Kaizer Chiefs soccer...

 Every week we receive a call from one of our regular listeners by the name Arnold in Aconhoek. His belief is that issues of disabilities are not taken serious in this country. So we thought today to dedicate this hour to focus on this subject and find out from this community as to whether this is true and what they would like to see change which will impact them directly. If you are a person livi...

 It may be a new year but the hostilities between the US and China have not subsided. The most recent diplomatic incident was the United States has shot down a giant Chinese balloon. The debacle has led to US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, cancelling his trip days before his scheduled visit to Beijing. In the first seven weeks of the year, high-level delegations from major superpowers have v...

 February is observed as Reproductive Health Month in South Africa. This month is aimed at raising awareness about many crucially important issues surrounding reproductive health. The commemoration also looks at the many and diverse possible causes of infertility and the possible treatment options available to the many couples who face challenges with their reproductive health in today’s modern wo...

Founded by Joseph Shabalala during the 1960s, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a Grammy-winning choral group from South Africa. The group are one of the custodians of South African musical heritage as their music is grounded in isicathamiya which is a harmony-focused Zulu style of acappella and offshoot of mbube. The group first became known to international audiences when Paul Simon featured them on hi...

Last week the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality was in the news as residents were not pleased with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. She reportedly angered them when she refused to immediately commit to dissolving the troubled municipality during a community meeting last Monday. Reports indicate that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet will have t...