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The Daily Discourse
Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.
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Ruto calls yet again for 2 UNSC permanent seats for Africa
Kenyan President, William Ruto has yet called for Africa to have two permanent seats on the UN Security Council. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Dr…
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South African teenagers enjoy reading and want more books in their own languages, new pilot survey finds
Nali' Bali CEO, Lorato Trok shares insights from a new survey that indicates that teenagers enjoy reading for leisure but would like to read relatable books in…
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Road to Culinary Olympics: Getting to know Team Masakhane
Road to Culinary Olympics , Joanne Joseph is joined by Chef Lesedi Morundi, Pastry Commis Chef at the Four Seasons Westcliff who is part of Team Masakhane that…
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R28bn needed to maintain government buildings
The Minister of Public Works, Dean MacPherson speaks to Joanne Joseph about the R28 Billion needed to maintain and refurbish government buildings.
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What do Gauteng street names tell us about our history
Joanne Joseph speaks to Dr Yolandi Burger - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Gauteng City-Region Observatory on exploring the history behind Gauteng street…
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Medical Aid schemes need to keep costs low for members
Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders speaks to Joanne Joseph on the concerning raise of Medical Aid schemes
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South Africa’s Dr Shock: the untold story of Dr Aubrey Levi
Following the death of Dr Aubrey Levin known as 'Dr Shock' Graeme Raubenheimer, Broadcast and News 24 Journalist reminding us of his legacy and apartheid-era…
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#AGSA: How government spending can affect service delivery and taxpayers
Sharonne Adams - Head of Portfolio at Auditor General SA unpacks how government spending can affect service delivery and taxpayers.
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Ten million trees planted in one day
Bernice Swarts, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment speaks to Joanne Joseph about the campaign
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THE FINANCE SEGMENT: The Advantages of a Tax-Free Savings Account
Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Financial, advisor at Bryan Hirsch Colley and Associates
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The following interview is brought to you by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Today, we're getting to know the GPL a little better and we're taking it a step further, by extending the conversation to cover some of the key issues facing the provincial healthcare system. You're aware that the nursing unions spoke of the difficulties they've been encountering at healthcare facilities in recent weeks. So we're going to uncover what efforts are underway to improve the lot of patients and healthcare workers in these provincial clinics and hospitals.
GUEST: Ezra Letsoalo: Chairperson of the provincial portfolio committee for health and wellness
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The South African National Editors’ Forum is raising concerns on two fronts: the safety of journalists and the state of media freedom. SANEF has welcomed the safe return of journalist Micah Reddy after he went missing in Djibouti. But ahead of the November 4th Municipal Elections, it’s also questioning whether the IEC has done enough to protect media access and freedom under the Electoral Code of Conduct.
GUEST: Nicki Gules: Sanef’s Media Freedom sub-committee chair
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Next week is World Heart Day — so it’s time to look at what’s on your plate. Are your everyday food choices helping your heart, or putting it at risk? With cardiovascular disease claiming more lives in South Africa than all cancers combined, we need to take a closer look at what we eat — and what we can change.
Guest: Ms Cari Erasmus: dietitian, world heart and stroke foundation
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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on leave of absence, has had his KwaZulu-Natal home searched by SAPS once again. Police reportedly seized his phones during the search and seizure operation, raising fresh questions about the investigation and its implications.
Guest: Sibahle Motha: SABC News reporter
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When it comes to the fight against gender-based violence, can faith communities be part of the solution? Religious groups have a powerful presence in many South African communities — but what role should they play in challenging harmful attitudes, supporting survivors and preventing GBV?
GUEST: Dr Shafieka Moos: Scholar and Activist (to speak from Muslim women's perspective), Daniela Gennrich: Coordinator, we speak out SA Pandit Arthi Shanand…
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Yesterday, we had a frank and sometimes heated conversation about what’s driving Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in South Africa. But that conversation doesn’t stop when we leave the studio — it’s playing out loudly across social media, where anger and frustration are being shared in real time. But alongside genuine debate, misinformation and disinformation about GBVF can also spread rapidly.
GUEST: Dr Nechama Brodie: Journalist & Academic, she is also the author of “Femicide in South Africa” and “Domestic Terror”
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African academia takes centre stage as the University of Cape Town prepares to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit from 29 September to 1 October, alongside the University of Bristol. As the first African university to host the summit, UCT is putting the continent’s knowledge, innovation and imagination firmly in the global spotlight.
GUEST: Professor Thokozani Majozi: Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at UCT
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Mpox infections are on the rise, prompting a coordinated response in the Western Cape and beyond. The provincial Health Department is working with the WHO and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases to strengthen South Africa’s response to the outbreak and contain the spread.
GUEST: Dr Saadiq Kariem: Chief Operating Officer. Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
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A disturbing incident at a Sandton restaurant, where a man allegedly threatened three women with murder after they rejected his advances, raises a bigger question: why is women’s safety so often framed around where women go and how they move, rather than confronting the men who perpetrate violence? The same concern surfaced after the Ekurhuleni murders, with women urged to avoid isolated spaces and not walk or exercise alone.
GUEST: Cassandra Gudlhuza: author of Unfathered: Surviving Paternal Brutality to a Life Reclaimed and Unshamed, a memoir about paternal abuse, family silence…
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We’re just weeks away from the 4 November Local Government Elections, and election coverage is already gathering pace. But behind the debates, interviews and ballot-day reporting is a cost we rarely consider: what does it take to keep millions of South Africans informed — and what does that responsibility mean for the public broadcaster?
GUEST: Khadija Patel: Director of Alamina Strategy, a newly established public policy advisory firm
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It’s now 27 days since six South Africans went missing in the Nepal floods, and none has been found. Among those still searching for answers is Linda Govender, whose daughter Terricia was among those who disappeared. Linda recently travelled to Nepal to search for her daughter and has since returned to South Africa. The search, however, continues.
GUEST: Sashin Maharaj: Terricia Govender family friend
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Kempton Park has been rocked by a series of horrific killings, with five women murdered in the broader area in just the past few days.
The latest case involves missing runner Elizabeth Tsontso Mosela-kgomo, whose remains were found near the R21. A suspect has already been arrested in one of…
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South Africans are spending more time online — but are we actually spending more money online too?
Tech research company World Wide Worx has taken a closer look at our online shopping habits. And while internet access has grown significantly, the research…
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A disturbing child protection issue raised by the Sunday Times is forcing parents to confront a frightening question: what exactly are our children doing online?
The newspaper reports that children as young as 13 are allegedly creating sexually explicit content for adult platforms such as OnlyFans to make money. Child…
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Tatyana Smith Challenges Swimming SA for interest payments
Olympic winner, Tatyana Smith has lawyered up after accusing Swimming South Africa of withholding hundreds of thousands of the world's champion's prize money…
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Second-hand smoke linked to 1.7 million deaths globally
Second-hand smoke is linked to 1.7 million deaths globally. Joanne Joseph speaks to Consultant Pulmonologist at Groote Schuur Hospital and Researcher at…
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Rise of used tyre purchases
With the rising cost of living, drivers are opting to buy second-hand tyres. Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA) Central Region Vice Chairperson, Matthew…
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Mandela’s heritage items
The ConCourt is due to make a judgment on whether Nelson Mandela's personal items can be auctioned. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Heritage expert and…
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KZN Braces for Election Violence
KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about political killings ahead of the local government elections in November.Joanne Joseph is in conversation with KZN police…
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Indlulamithi barometer
South African researcher, project leader for the Indlulamithi South Africa Scenarios Trust, Xolelwa Kashe- Katiya warns of a possible vulture-culture in the…
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South Africans being tracked online
Do you always accept cookies on websites? South African digital forensics and cybersecurity specialist and professor at the North-West University, Prof Danny…
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Culinary Olympics: Apparel sponsorship from Crème Chef Apparel
Corrie Jansen from Crème Chef Apparel is in conversation with Joanne Joseph about their apparel sponsorship for the #MasakhaneTeam who are heading to…
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Culinary Olympics: Gold-medal hopefuls -Elizabeth Ncube and Ethan Joseph
Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Chefs Elizabeth Ncube and Ethan Joseph about the gruelling training they have endured and continue to endure ahead of the…
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Parenting Style Raising girls vs boys
Expert in child and family care and Senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Dr Jenita Chiba gives insights into raising children according to their…
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Culinary Olympics: Fundraising for Team Masakhane
President of South African Chefs, Coo Pillay speaks to Joanne Joseph about the upcoming Culinary Olympics in Luxembourg in November.
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Culinary Olympics:Venue sponsor by the NH Hotel in Sandton
General Manager at the NH Hotel in Sandton, Don Jesseman speaks to Joanne Joseph about the vast kitchen where the #MasakhaneTeam will be putting their cooking…
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Culinary Olympics: Gold-medal hopefuls - Phenyo Pooe
Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Chef Pheyo Pooe the skills and experience he hopes to get at the 2026 Culinary World Cup taking place in November in…
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AGSA on the audit process
Head of Portfolio at the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), Andries Sekgetho speaks to Joanne Joseph about the audit process.
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Poetry Africa Announced Dr Mhlope as 2026 Lifetime Achievement award
Mam' Gcina Mhlophe is going to receive Poetry Africa’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. She is in conversation with Joanne Joseph
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SA’s declining birth rate: Is parenthood losing its place on the traditional life checklist?
Dr Ilse Eigelaar-Meets fromStellenbosch University's Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology explains why the number of childbirths is declining in…
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Education and Employment in South Africa
DSTI/NRF South African Research Chair in Welfare and Social Development, Prof Lauren Graham explains why getting a degree is still important for employment in…
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Chef saves owner of neighbouring restaurant
Ayakha Godlwana, Chef at Palm Terrace in Durban saved a restaurant owner from a blaze. He has since gone on to get an award for his bravery and the public came…
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World suicide Prevention Day
The SADAG, Project Manager for Education, Roshni ParbhooSeetha speaks on the World Suicide Prevention Day
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Alopecia Awareness month
Prof Ncoza Dlova, Head of Dermatology Department at UKZN and Hair specialist speaks to Joanne Joseph about alopecia and possible treatment.
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Explainer on what the audit outcomes by the Auditor General South Africa mean
Head of Portfolio at the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA), Andries Sekgetho explains what the outcomes of audits actually mean on the Daily Discourse with…
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US legislators put the brakes on AI superintelligence
AI Expert at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Bruce Watson speaks on the US legislator putting the brakes on AI superintelligence on the Daily Discourse with…
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RAF suspended workers cost taxpayers R29 Million since 2024
Sixteen RAF suspended workers have cost the taxpayers R29 Million since 2024. Joanne Joseph is in conversation with Action SA MP, Alan Beesley on the Daily…
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ANC approaches Electoral Court over candidate lists
CASAC's Executive Director, Lawson Naidoo speaks on the ANC prospects at the Electoral court in a bid to get candidates registered by the IEC after the Local…
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Towards the end of last week, our regular listener Cedric sent me a deeply disturbing message on the WhatsApp line. He said a 14-year-old Durban High School learner had fallen from Tollgate Bridge onto the N3 in what the community believes may have been a suicide attempt linked to bullying. Thankfully, he survived, and remarkably, none of the passing vehicles struck him.
Towards the end of last week, our regular listener Cedric sent me a deeply disturbing message on the WhatsApp line. He said a 14-year-old Durban High School…
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Does size really matter when it comes to… world maps? You bet it does! For centuries, the way we’ve looked at maps has made Africa appear far smaller than it actually is. But that could be about to change.
Does size really matter when it comes to… world maps? You bet it does! For centuries, the way we’ve looked at maps has made Africa appear far…
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The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe resumes today, with six witnesses expected to take the stand at the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court. Tembe died in April 2021 after falling from the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town, while she was in a relationship with rapper AKA.
The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe resumes today, with six witnesses expected to take the stand at the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court. Tembe died in…
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Imagine having the career, the family and the life you’ve worked so hard to build — and then, at the height of it all, being told you have an aggressive, life-threatening illness. That was the reality for Jonathan Muthige, CEO Growth and Markets Executive of Group Human Capital at Alexander Forbes, when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer in 2023.
Imagine having the career, the family and the life you’ve worked so hard to build — and then, at the height of it all, being told you have an…
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Gauteng’s nurses have had enough. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa is giving the provincial Health Department until next month to tackle crippling staff shortages, cut down on acting management positions and address deteriorating health infrastructure.
Gauteng’s nurses have had enough. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa is giving the provincial Health Department until next month to…
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#paythegrants
Senior Research at the Institute of Economic Justice, Dr Kelle Howson speaks on the R370 SRD grant system challenge being at the Supreme Court of Appeal as the…
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#FullAccess: The Ntuli Foundation to be launched this Heritage Month by Prof. Pitika Ntuli
#FullAccess: The Ntuli Foundation to be launched this Heritage Month by Prof. Pitika Ntuli GUEST: Prof. Pitika Ntuli - Sculptor, Poet, Writer and Academic
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Spam calls lead to increased mobile fraud cases
Mobile fraud cases have rocketed by 307% in the last year in South Africa. The Communications Risk and Information Centre is also flagging concerns about AI…
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Phala Phala analysis
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s taking on review Parliament’s Section 89 panel report, that found he had a case to answer over the robbery at his Phala…
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Her Leadership Story with SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli: Prof. Kgomotso Mathabe
Guest: Prof. Kgomotso Mathabe, Head of Urology at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
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Repatriation of 58 children victims of Human trafficking and crime
The Eastern Cape Social Development has repatriated 58 children who were trafficked from several different countries back to South Africa and other African…