The Daily Discourse

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete speaks to Koketso Sachane about the deployment of the SANDF to Durban following protests in response to the ConCourt ruling on refugees and asylum seekers

The national spokesperson of March and March, Sandile Dube explains the movement's position on the Constitutional Court ruling about asylum seekers and refugees  

The General Manager for Electoral Operations at the IEC, James Aphane speaks to Koketso Sachane about special votes and the upcoming local elections

Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, Prof Renata Schoeman speaks to Koketso Sachane about mental health challenges that the South African workforce face.

The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency. Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine explains the significance of this moment.  

Head of Audit at the Auditor General of South Africa, Sharonne Adams answers the question of what happens once an audited entity has been found to have material irregularities and the responsibility of the accounting officer.  

Labour Law Lecturer in the Department of Mercantile Law at the University of Pretoria, and a doctoral candidate, Advocate Zwivhuya Mashele deciphers the Employment Services  

Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, Prof. Bilainu Oboirien explains why the biofuel industry has not yet boomed in South Africa despite having an abundance of resources to produce biofuels.  

South African digital marketing strategist, Mongezi Mtati explains the findings of "The township customer experience report" and how service delivery failures impact the cost of living in the country.    

One thing's for sure - we can't simply coast through life without a proper financial plan. That would mean leaving too much to chance, and not adequately planning for the future. As always on a Wednesday morning, Bryan Hirsch, of Bryan Hirsch, Collier and Associates is with us to talk through some key aspects of this  

The Road Freight Association is calling this fuel price hike a  hammer blow to road freight logistics . And ultimately, it’s not just the trucking industry that takes the hit — we, the consumers at the end of the chain, are likely to feel it too, as higher transport costs filter through to the prices we pay.  Guest: Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association  

For the past few days, we’ve been unpacking a Constitutional Court ruling with major implications for asylum seekers. The court has confirmed that even people who entered South Africa irregularly or outside an official port of entry can still apply for asylum. The Western Cape High Court reached the same conclusion last year. So, what does this ruling mean in practice? Let’s get clarit...

Yesterday, you had your say on the impact of rising fuel prices on the taxi industry — and the possibility that passengers could soon feel the pinch through higher fares. The South African National Taxi Council has been consulting on the issue and is expected to take it to its National Executive Committee today for further consideration.  Guest: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO spokesperson &nbsp...

A question for the women listening this morning: when last did you have a mammogram? It may be uncomfortable, and that can be enough to make many of us put it off. But early detection can make all the difference. Breast cancer affects one in 28 South African women. The good news this Breast Cancer Awareness Month is that advances in screening and treatment are helping more women detect the disease...

Director of Mzansi Ballet, Dirk Badenhorst is in conversation with Joanne Joseph about the upcoming shows at the University of Pretoria on the 7th and 8th October.

Head of Audit at the Auditor General South Africa, Sharonne Adams speaks to Joanne Joseph audit outcome. These are as a result of monies being paid without the service being received  

SANEF's Chair for Media Freedom, Nicki Gules speaks on the ruling for media coverage of the AKA and Tibz murder trial  

Fuel prices are set to increase at midnight. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with President of General Industries Workers Union of SA, Mametlwe Sebei on the impact of the constant price hikes on the cost of living for ordinary South Africans    

Country programme manager and Director at ActionAid South Africa, Sakhile Zungu demystifies the Disinformation code which was promulgated on 4th of September ahead of the 4th of November Local Government Elections

A significant shift from the Jehovah’s Witnesses on blood transfusions. The religious group has changed its position, allowing members to make their own decision about whether to accept certain blood components when medically necessary. The Health Department has welcomed the move. So, what does this change mean for patients and healthcare workers?  Guest: Aaron Motsoaledi: Minister for...

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has spent another weekend behind bars, as disturbing allegations emerged during his bail hearing in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Sibiya faces five charges, including rape, sexual grooming of a minor and human trafficking. The case now turns to whether he will be granted bail.  Guest: Karyn Maughan: News24 legal specialist...

The Auditor-General is raising the alarm over irregular spending in South Africa’s public higher education and training sector. Irregular expenditure has jumped from 176-million rand to 466-million rand in the past financial year. The findings come from the AGSA’s Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report, presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Tr...

Climate change is increasingly being described as a health crisis — and now Wits researchers and international partners want the World Health Organization to formally declare it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. They argue that the health impacts of climate change demand a coordinated global response, particularly to protect the world’s most vulnerable people.  G...

Thanks to a R341-million donation from alumnus Chris Seabrooke, the university is preparing to build a new Cultural Precinct designed to serve not just students, but the wider community. So, what will this new cultural space bring to Johannesburg? Let’s find out. Guest: Peter Bezuidenhoudt, Wits University Director: Development,

That’s why the newly refurbished emergency department at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg matters. The refurbishment was sponsored by FirstRand Group, and we’re joined by its Head of Social Investment to talk about the project and the support it will provide to women and children.  Guest: Kone Gugushe, Head of Social Investment at FirstRand Group