Gauteng Health, spokesperson Steve Mabona speaks to Joanne Joseph about substance-abuse linked psychosis among young people in the province

Deputy Minister of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo speaks to Joanne Joseph about police readiness ahead of the June 30th anti-illegal Immigration marches

July is Savings Month—but for many South Africans, saving feels more like a luxury than a choice. With the cost of food, transport, electricity and other essentials continuing to climb while incomes remain under pressure, is it still realistic to tell people to simply "save more"? This morning, we explore practical ways to build financial resilience, even in tough economic times.

Guest: Tinus Rautenbach: Business Head of Clarify by Investec, 

Government is ramping up efforts to grow South Africa's construction sector. Today, the Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow rolls into Vanderbijlpark, bringing together government and industry to help build contractor capacity, unlock business opportunities and fast-track infrastructure delivery across the province. 

Guest: Jacob Mamabolo: Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cogta

Government is ramping up efforts to grow South Africa's construction sector. Today, the Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow rolls into Vanderbijlpark, bringing together government and industry to help build contractor capacity, unlock business opportunities and fast-track infrastructure delivery across the province. 

Guest: Sihle Zikalala: Deputy Minister of Public works and Infrastructure of South Africa

The debate over undocumented foreign nationals is intensifying. Leaders of the March and March movement, alongside government and business representatives, gathered yesterday for a Summit on Undocumented Foreign Nationals. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli also attended as part of the government's "Warning to Trespassers" campaign. What came out of the meeting, and what could it mean for immigration policy, law enforcement and social cohesion?  

Guest: Thami Ntuli: Kwazulu-Natal premier

We're coming to you live from the Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow at the Emerald Hotel in Vanderbijlpark. This morning, we unpack how the government, in partnership with the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), is working to strengthen contractor capacity, support the growth of emerging businesses, and accelerate infrastructure delivery across the province and the country.

Bongani Dladla: CEO, Construction Industry Development Board

A fresh debate over media freedom and the safety of journalists is unfolding. The South African National Editors' Forum has strongly condemned what it describes as an unprecedented and vitriolic attack by the MK Party on Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, following her report linking party leader Jacob Zuma to the March and March movement's planned protests on 30 June. What does this mean for press freedom, accountability and the protection of journalists in South Africa?  

Guest: Reggy Moalusi:SANEF Executive Director,

Guest: Hajra Omarjee: Business Day political editor,

On the Daily Discourse, we've been examining why some court cases take years—sometimes decades—to reach finality. Earlier this week, we unpacked a land expropriation dispute in Tshwane that dragged on for 19 years.Yesterday, we heard how overcrowded court rolls have led to mandatory mediation in many Gauteng cases. Now, attention is turning to another factor slowing down justice: so-called "Stalingrad tactics" — legal manoeuvres designed to delay proceedings. The issue was recently thrust into the spotlight when Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland discussed how these tactics have increasingly frustrated and undermined South Africa's court processes. 

Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin: Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter

Some welcome news for South Africa's agricultural sector: key export markets in the Far East are buying South African maize again. Vietnam and South Korea have emerged as major buyers at the start of the 2026/27 marketing season, which began in May. The renewed demand is providing a timely boost for local producers and signals growing confidence in South Africa's maize industry.

Guest: Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Economist,