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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 dive... more
FAQs about The Daily Discourse:How many episodes does The Daily Discourse have?The podcast currently has 7,358 episodes available.
October 14, 2019Body donationEver thought of donating your body for scientific research? Well this week is International Anatomy Week and Wits School of Anatomical Sciences is using it to highlight the importance of the on-going body donor programme to the school for training the next generation of health professionals.GUEST: Professor Maryna Steyn - Head of the School of Anatomical Sciences...more29minPlay
October 14, 2019Mozambique ElectionsMozambicans will be going to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) to elect a new government. Last week international observers held a series of meeting with role players in the capital Maputo to make sure that all is on track. Frelimo has been in power since independence while Renamo has been in the opposition. Could we see a change in government after tomorrow or with the status quo remain?GUEST: Charles Khumalo – Executive Producer at the Channel Africa’s Portuguese Desk...more24minPlay
October 14, 2019Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety continue efforts to provide safeThe Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety says it is continuing its efforts to provide safe, sustainable and integrated transport infrastructure and services for the promotion of socio-economic development. The department says it will also intensify the fight against crime and corruption through an integrated approach, partnerships and effective oversight in the South African Police Service. GUEST: Limpopo MEC for community safety and Transpot, Dickson Masemola...more27minPlay
October 14, 2019Private sector enters rail networkThe private sector is seeking ways to enter South Africa’s rail infrastructure as they believe it would see significant investments in the sector which will unlock massive economic benefits and upstream job creation across a range of industries. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is in favour of this move as this is one of the proposals contained in a National Treasury discussion document. Let’s get an understanding what this would mean and the benefits for the overall economy…GUEST: James Holley – CEO of Traxtion...more24minPlay
October 11, 2019The plight of women in the creative and entertainment industryGuest: Lwando Notshe, Koketso Kgakoa and Katlego Setlhare...more54minPlay
October 11, 2019eThekwini Municipality is owed over R11-billion for servicesThe eThekwini Municipality is owed over R11-billion for services rendered. Some of the debt is reportedly from government departments and other agencies.GUEST: Nicole Graham, DA eThekwini caucus leader...more27minPlay
October 11, 2019Moses Kotane Lecture - challenges faced by Southern Africa and the African continentThe University of Johannesburg in collaboration with the SACP and the Moses Kotane Foundation last night hosted a memorial lecture in memory of the fallen struggle hero. The lecture was presented by Prof Ibbo Mandaza where he focuses on challenges faced by Southern Africa and the African continent. As far as he is concerned, where are we going wrong and what direction should the continent be taking?Guest: Professor Ibbo Mandaza, from the Southern African Political Economy Series...more11minPlay
October 11, 2019‘Zuma court’Former president Jacob Zuma expected to know today (Friday) if his application for a permanent stay of prosecution has been successful. It was in May when Zuma tried to convince a full bench that the court should grant him a permanent stay of prosecution. What will this ruling mean for him and seeing how long he has been in and out of court, should everything just be dropped?GUEST: Prince Mashele - Political Analyst...more7minPlay
October 10, 2019Health Talk - World Mental Health Day: How depression and mental health can affect anyoneToday marks World Mental Health Day. And today will also mark the start of our new Health feature, Health Talk. It's easy to mistake or think that doctors have their life in order due to their high profile and in most cases, high paying jobs but behind the closed doors many of them are hiding ongoing battles with severe depression. This morning we are going to have a discussion around mental health and depression and how nobody is immune to the two, irrespective of your social standing...GUEST : Dr Tebogo Patience Motsepe, Hospital Team Leader for HIV/TB management for Mpumalanga hospitalsGUEST : Ms. Fortunate Ludaka, Speaker, Blogger and Activist...more39minPlay
October 10, 2019The untold storiesOften when we as a team sit and discuss topics to put on our shows, we sometimes chat about things that are off the mainstream media. Things of significant historical importance. Issues like apartheid and the impact it had and still has on our nation. Then there are also people who were actively involved in liberating our country. People who were forced into exile and the things they went through. Angola for instance was one of the countries where the liberation war was staged against apartheid. It's always interesting to speak to those who were there and their experiences in these countries. What was it like? What made them decide to get involved in such activities? How did they overcome the language barrier and so on? GUEST: Charles Khumalo - who was in Angola and Mozambique in those days and is now executive producer at Channel Africa's Portuguese Desk...more30minPlay
FAQs about The Daily Discourse:How many episodes does The Daily Discourse have?The podcast currently has 7,358 episodes available.