The Daily Discourse

The June 30 protests didn't just unfold on South Africa's streets—they also played out across social media. According to the Institute for Security Studies, alongside the mass demonstrations in several provinces, there was a coordinated online campaign designed to amplify the protesters' key messages and shape the public narrative. So, what does this tell us about the growing role of digital...

Guest: Brol Bathabile Chime:Divisional Director of Client Solutions at Cushman & Wakefield|Brol Infrastructure isn't just about roads, bridges and buildings—it's about public safety, economic growth and trust. As South Africa grapples with infrastructure failures and delayed projects, government, industry and experts are coming together to find practical solutions at the Public Works and...

Guest: Martin Meyer: KZN Public Works MEC Infrastructure isn't just about roads, bridges and buildings—it's about public safety, economic growth and trust. As South Africa grapples with infrastructure failures and delayed projects, government, industry and experts are coming together to find practical solutions at the Public Works and Infrastructure Summit under the theme: "From Collaps...

Infrastructure isn't just about roads, bridges and buildings—it's about public safety, economic growth and trust. As South Africa grapples with infrastructure failures and delayed projects, government, industry and experts are coming together to find practical solutions at the Public Works and Infrastructure Summit under the theme: "From Collapse to Confidence."  Guest: Sihle Zikalala:...

Public Interest SA has expressed concern over the low arrest rate in Gauteng shooting cases, saying weak witness protection and delays in forensic processing are undermining justice. The organisation believes these shortcomings are discouraging witnesses from coming forward and allowing offenders to evade prosecution. Guest: Tebogo Khaas: Chairperson of Public Interest SA    

Government says it's stepping up efforts to tackle undocumented migration. After visiting the Beitbridge Border Post and the temporary repatriation centre in Musina, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says more than 30,000 undocumented foreign nationals have already been repatriated from eThekwini, with authorities describing the operation as one of the largest coordinated migration effo...

A landmark ruling from the Constitutional Court could reshape the future of affordable housing in South Africa. The country's highest court has found that the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government have a constitutional duty to provide affordable housing in and around the city centre, ending a decade-long legal battle over the sale of the former Tafelberg School site in Sea Point. ...

Guest: Mametlwe Sebei: President, The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) says the loss of 80,000 jobs in the first quarter of the year should be the country's primary concern, warning that worsening unemployment and declining worker incomes are fuelling social instability. The union argues that attention has shift...

Guest: Dean MacPherson: Minister of Public Works Infrastructure isn't just about roads, bridges and buildings—it's about public safety, economic growth and trust. As South Africa grapples with infrastructure failures and delayed projects, government, industry and experts are coming together to find practical solutions at the Public Works and Infrastructure Summit under the theme: "From Colla...

The National Consumer Commission is urging owners of certain Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles to have their cars inspected after a safety defect linked to a potential engine oil leak was identified. The recall affects selected models sold in South Africa between 2024 and 2027. Guest: Hardin Ratshisusu – Acting Commission at the National Consumer Commission (NCC) BH

New Social Development Minister Dina Pule is stepping into a department that NGOs describe as neglected and inefficient — and they say she cannot afford a slow start. One organisation is urging her to make an immediate impact by introducing a Maternal Support Grant as a key priority at the start of her tenure.  GUEST: Rahima Essop: Communications Director of the DG Murray Trust  

A decade of research points to a notable shift in South Africa's social attitudes. New findings from The Other Foundation and the Human Sciences Research Council show growing acceptance of LGBTI people, with disapproval of same-sex relationships declining significantly and a majority of South Africans now supporting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.  Gu...

South African researchers are helping to reshape the global fight against tuberculosis. Groundbreaking research led by Wits University, in partnership with the Department of Health and supported by USAID, has simplified TB treatment by reducing the number of pills patients need to take—making it easier to complete treatment and improving outcomes. The breakthrough is now influencing how TB i...

Mental health is a conversation we've been shining a spotlight on in recent weeks, and today's focus comes through the pages of a deeply personal story. In his book, Brandon Fairweather recounts how a decline in his physical health spiralled into a serious mental health struggle. To unpack the book and its key messages, we've asked our own SABC News presenter, Liezle Wilson, to review it for us. G...

After months of delays, the long-awaited report into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke has finally landed on President Cyril Ramaphosa's desk. The inquiry was launched after National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi raised concerns over the withdrawal of several high-profile State Capture-related prosecutions, placing Chauke's leadership under...

The spotlight is back on Parliament's probe into alleged corruption within South Africa's law enforcement agencies. The Ad Hoc Committee investigating explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been meeting to deliberate on its draft preliminary report, marking another key step in the high-profile inquiry.  GUEST: Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach DA MP &nda...

Financial Corner: Wealth Management specialist at Anchor Capital, Sandy Van Der Zanden speaking on investing smartly so you can retire strong

CEO of Black Business Council, Kganki Matabane speaks to Joanne Joseph about the impact the marches had on small businesses

Max Botwana, CEO of theThabo Mbeki Foundation speaks about embracing the ideals of Pan Africanism while ensuring that South Africans are being heard about their illegal immigration concerns and the impact on public services  

Salga President, Bheke Stofile speaks about the meeting between mayors and council speakers meeting to plan for the transitional period ahead of the November 4th local elections  

General Manager at the Public Servants Association of SA, Reuben Maleka speaks about the warning from the Department of Employment and Labour which has indicated that it plans to cancel the union's registration Department of Employment and Labour threatens to deregister the  Public Servants Association of SA    

The long-awaited June 30 deadline has finally arrived, and we're checking in with key organisations, including ANC, to find out what's happening on the ground and the impact of todays happenings.  Guest: Dakota Legoete: ANC NEC Member,

The anti-migration protests are now underway across parts of the country, and the South African Human Rights Commission is urging marchers to remain calm, peaceful, and to respect the rule of law. As tensions rise, what can we expect from today's demonstrations?  Guest: Chris Nissen:South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Chair,    

The long-awaited June 30 deadline has finally arrived, and we're checking in with key organisations, including kopanang africa against Xenophobia ( KAAP), to find out what's happening on the ground and the impact of today's happenings.   Guest: Dale McKinley: Spokesperson For kopanang africa against Xenophobia ( KAAP)  

The scars of the 2021 July unrest still run deep in South Africa's road freight industry. With protests taking place today, transporters are once again on high alert, mindful of the truck burnings, looting, and disruptions that brought supply chains to a standstill five years ago. How prepared is the industry this time around?  Guest: Gavin Kelly: CEO, Road Freight Association,