The Daily Discourse

AI-enabled glasses, smartwatches, earbuds and even rings can now access, record and process sensitive business information, yet many companies still don’t treat them as part of their technology environment. So, are wearables becoming the next major cybersecurity and governance blind spot? Guest: Tebogo Sibidla: Director at Werksmans Attorneys    

Mpumalanga Provincial Government launches a 12-month Real Estate Learner-ship Programme today, Wednesday, 2 September. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu will officially launch the programme, aimed at empowering young people from  previously disadvantaged communities and transforming the real estate industry. Already implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, t...

Mpumalanga Provincial Government launches a 12-month Real Estate Learner-ship Programme today, Wednesday, 2 September. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu will officially launch the programme, aimed at empowering young people from previously disadvantaged communities and transforming the real estate industry. Already implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, the pro...

Business Tech tells us that The City of Cape Town is budgeting 8-billion rand to invest in solar energy, so it doesn’t have to depend on Eskom anymore. The City plans to buy solar power from independent power producers in the next 2-decades. Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis joins me with the details. Guest: Geordin Hill-Lewis: Mayor of Cape Town  

Welcome to another edition of our finance segment with Bryan Hirsch, Financial Advisor at Bryan Hirsch Colley and Associates. As we reach the end of the month, Bryan is back with the questions you’ve been asking most — and, more importantly, the answers and practical tips you need to make smarter financial decisions and stay on track with your financial journey. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Fi...

Mpumalanga Provincial Government launches a 12-month Real Estate Learner-ship Programme today, Wednesday, 2 September. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu will officially launch the programme, aimed at empowering young people from previously disadvantaged communities and transforming the real estate industry. Already implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, the pro...

Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, Prof Renata Schoeman speaks to Joanne Joseph about a new treatment approach which offers hope to adults with ADHD

Director of Social Cohesion and Equity at the Department of Basic Education, Likho Bottoman and FEDSAS Deputy CEO, Riaan van der Bergh on regulations to be developed for teachers to engage learners on digital platforms  

SABC News reporter, Michael Mdluli speaks to Joanne Joseph about his visit to the Siboshwa Primary School in Mpumalanga. Gerald Sambo, spokesperson for the Mpumalanga Education responds to the challenges at the school.

Sharonne Adams, Head of Portfolio at the Auditor General South Africa  shares insights on the work of the Auditor General of South Africa's office.

A devastating flood disaster has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds dead or missing — and now, six South Africans have reportedly been unaccounted for. As rescuers race against time and fears grow over the possible collapse of a dam, the full scale of the disaster is still unfolding. Gift of the Givers is on standby and are in contact with Nepalese disaster management authoritie...

A detailed Daily Maverick exposé paints a troubling picture of widespread disarray in the province’s ambulance fleet. Reports suggest some vehicles are out of service awaiting repairs, while others are parked at public facilities but cannot be deployed because essential equipment is missing. Meanwhile, emergency services staff are said to be deeply demoralised. So, is the province&rsq...

Is the Suez Canal making a comeback? After months of avoiding the Red Sea because of security and political tensions, shipping companies appear to be cautiously returning to one of the world’s most important trade routes. But with uncertainty still hanging over the region, how confident can they be that the route is safe — and what could this mean for freight costs, shipping times and...

If you’re a parent in the Eastern Cape, has your child’s education been affected by the underfunding of public schools? It’s a question that goes to the heart of a major legal battle, after the Eastern Cape High Court stepped in and ruled that the failure to properly fund public schools in the province is unconstitutional and unlawful. The Citizen reports that the government has...

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Procedural Law at UP, Dr Llewelyn Curlewis is helping Koketso Sachane understand “marital rape” from a legal standpoint. The topic emanated from a listener who was concerned about proving consent within a marriage

Finance Corner: “Debt is a tool, not a life sentence. Managed well, it can build wealth. Managed badly, it can steal your future.” Wealth Manager at Anchor Capital Sandy van der Zanden speaks on using debt to build wealth.  

Cape Town clinics are seeing a surge in cervical cancer screenings. Koketso Sachane gets more details from Caroline Neumuller, a Clinical Medical Officer at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.     

Infrastructure is pivotal for economic growth in the country. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with Infrastructure Specialist, Lufuno Ratsiku.  

Unpacking the hidden truth behind the South African cannabis industry with Cannabis Lawyer (Legal Activist), Gareth Prince on the Daily Discourse with Koketso Sachane    

SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha gives Koketso Sachane an update on Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony.  There seems to be confusion on whether or not he instructed his legal team to withdraw from the commission with fear of incriminating himself should he continue to give evidence.

Women are still earning 26% less than their male counterparts. Haley Parry, Head of Financial Education at Worth is in conversation with Koketso Sachane and Phemelo Motene

Sharonne Adams, Head of Portfolio at the Auditor General South Africa explains the staff complement at the office of the Auditor General of South Africa and the significance of each role

As SA fm celebrates 90 years of existence, we bring back old voices that helped shape the station. Koketso Sachane is in conversation with former SAfm presenter, Phemelo Motene