The Daily Discourse

Today, Bryan look at the current volatile times and says that it is important that investors understand the word, “risk”. What does he mean by this? He now joins us in studio to explain it all Guest: Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

Last week we spoke to one of our listeners, Sando who alerted us to a scam involving the selling of RDP houses by someone calling himself Mlungisi Mabaso, City of Johannesburg’s MMC for housing. Well, we then called the office of the real Mlungisi Mabaso to tell them about what just happened on Friday  Guest: Mlungisi Mabaso – MMC for Housing at the City of Johannesburg Guest: Sando in Kliptown, J...

Our next guest left his job as software developer to pursue his dream of attending culinary school. Unfortunately, he had to put that dream on hold as he was unable to pay for his studies. While he was crowd-sourcing for his studies, he has appeared on the latest season of Masterchef and has been given a once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship in a Michellin star restaurant under world-renowned chef, Ja...

As Father’s Day comes up this Sunday, we thought to speak to Bongani Luvalo about his latest book entitled Ä Father, A Stranger? Memoirs on Fatherhood”. Through his Cool Dads Foundation, they have requested different black fathers from diverse background to give an account of how they grew up, their relationship with their fathers and its influence on their fatherhood. He now join...

On Wednesday we received a text message from Sando in Kliptown alerting us about nearly being scammed by people pretending to be agents for house subsides. The person was reportedly using MMC Mabaso’s name to scam people. So we’ve decided to invite Sando to tell us what happened…. Guest: Sando in Kliptown.

We close off the weekend with award-winning singer, songwriter and performer, Cici. Her latest album is entitled Sukulila which she released last year. Her Afro-Pop album is said to be representing a new chapter in her life and beams of gratitude, love and happiness. She now joins us in studio to talk about her journey… Guest: Busisiwe Thwala – Known by her state name Cici – She...

 As we commemorate the 46th year of the Soweto uprising known today as Youth Day, we thought to turn our focus on young people living with disabilities. What sort of challenges are they going through seeing the high number of job losses and other challenges facing the youth. 28 years into our democracy, what would they say the challenges are for them?  Guest: Boitumelo 'Gaddaffi the Poet...

Guest: Vutivi Muhlanga – Activist

Guest: Rethabile Rathomo

When we discuss the Soweto Uprising, we often do not speak about the role of women in the months preceding the historic event. What are the triumphs and the failures that came with how Youth Day is remembered? Also conversely, the youth of today often feel like they have not benefited from this democratic dispensation and still have to navigate the shortfalls of Youth Day. Guest: Zolani Metu - Dec...

In South Africa, corporal punishment has been banned since 1996 and legislation to protect children for more than 20 years. However, surveys show that 50% of children in schools will experience corporal punishment. Yesterday, the Johannesburg High Court heard a case on corporal punishment where two families have children have been beaten by teachers. In the 2020-21 fiscal year, the South African C...

Fibroids are tumours made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime, yet not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. Many contributing factors can increase a woman's risk of developing fibroids. Fibroids are almost always benign, or noncancerous, yet some fibro...

 Intense downpours have lashed Cape Town for a second consecutive day leaving numerous roadways, houses and informal settlements flooded. Authorities say rainfall stations in the Metro have recorded between 34 and 120 millimetres of rain in parts in a short period. The cold and wet weather has resulted in widespread damage to property. These residents of the Covid and Dubai informal settlemen...

 Last week we received some calls from people in KZN about some of the flood victims being kicked out of community halls and churches. Some of the victims say that they feel neglected by the local government that promised to rebuild their houses and find them suitable accommodation. Well, as promised, let’s find out now how the government is dealing with the situation and also where is...

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has turned down a request by the UDM and the ATM to take action against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala farm matter. The UDM has requested that parliament undertake an investigation while the ATM has called for the establishment of a process to remove the president. Former State Intelligence DG Arthur Fraser last month laid a crimina...

 This morning we thought to focus of property matters and talk a bit about dealing with your property under the current economic crisis. Financial experts always say that property is a good investment, but since we are all squeezed by the current economic situation, when is it wise to sell and to buy? Also when it comes to renting out your property, what is it you should know? To talk us thro...

Taps are fast running dry in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. This after the maintenance team of the municipality discovered that water could no longer be extracted from the Impofu dam due to the low water levels. At least 30 suburbs in the metro have been affected by the outage. The Department of Water and Sanitation has also intervened to assist with the crisis. Guest: Luvuyo Bangazi – Spokes...

Our guest this morning is a marine biologist who grew up in Khayelitsha and is being featured in a new film titled: Free Range Humans: Nature Is Calling. As a young man he’s being credited for dedicating his life to rescuing the Great African Kelp Forest. It’s said to be the only forest of giant bamboo kelp on the planet which stretches from the Cape to Namibia.  Guest: Loyiso Dun...

 Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa's family has expressed optimism as the second docket in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was disclosed to the High Court in Pretoria - forcing postponement of the case to today (Monday). The second docket opened in 2019 recommends Longwe Twala, Kelly Khumalo, Gladness, Khumalo, Zandile Khumalo, Mthokozisi Twala and Maggie Phiri be charged with murde...

 A few weeks ago social media was abuzz with the reported kidnapping of Shireen Essop. At the time, reports indicated that she was last seen on May 23, driving down Weltevreden Road in a white Toyota. Her car was then recovered in Philippi hours later. The good news is that she was found through the help of the Klipfontein Mission Station Neighbourhood Watch. She was reportedly held hostage i...

 Last week, social media was abuzz with a sense of discontent after we were slapped with another fuel hike and news that inflation was making the cost of living harder. Amidst this discussion, a hashtag emerged called #NationalShutdown - a protest set to take place across the country on Friday, 10 June. In the past week, several organizations have been called upon to endorse the March: from t...

Our next guest hails from a lineage of rich musical heritage, being the niece of multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist of Afro fusion band Harari, Selby Ntuli. Following her successful debut release “The Offering” (2014), she is globally recognized for her work that is influenced in Spoken Word, Electronic and Jazz. She sees music as community care. She sees her work as not just a jo...

 The Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired has launched its own online radio station for its students. The platform allows for pupils to share stories and report on all activities in and around the school. Their principal explains that the purpose of this new platform was to educate the visually impaired pupils to become broadcasters and create employment opportunities.   Guest: Quint...

Over the weekend, ECOWAS held a meeting to establish what action the body should take against military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. All three countries are suspended from the bodies. ECOWAS failed to reach an agreement and has determined that the body would make a decision at their July summit. Our next guest unpacks what this decision means and what are the possible consequences of no...

 In this hour, we focus on mental health and probe into one of the most difficult conversations we can have with ourselves: admitting that something is wrong and accepting that we need help. We look into three areas that impact our journey: (1) our health-seeking behaviours, (2) the resources available in the public/private sphere and (3) the social stigma that people with mental illness enco...