The Daily Discourse

This past Friday the 18th October marked the 35th week of mass demonstrations involving millions of people in cities across Algeria. There have been larger marches, by students, workers and the general population for democracy, against repression of young people in the protests, against corruption and that an illegitimate parliament is now attempting to debate laws such as the Hydrocarbon Bill. How did the country find itself here?

GUEST: Izak Khomo – Producer/Presenter of Spotlight Africa and Channel Africa

Some people consider "early retirement" to mean leaving the workforce at age 55. BUT retiring early may not be a good idea in this day and age, well not unless you're fortunate enough to have a full pension and benefits that kick in at that age. This morning we will look at: Why should South Africans not retire early?

GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

South Africa still faces key challenges such as economic challenges, unemployment, poverty, low levels of education and Inequality. As South Africans prepare to listen to the Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni's Medium-term Budget, which sets out government's priorities over the next three years, our country's economy remains a subject of debate. On the Talking Point this morning we are hosting several panelists, who will speak on the mentioned challenges...

GUEST: Michael Shingange, First deputy president of the Congress for South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu)

GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, National spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa)

The preliminary results of the recent general elections in Mozambique are expected to be announced this next week. This is because delays have been experienced in the counting of the ballots at regional level. The Mozambique National Electoral Commission says it has postponed its planned media briefing to table the outcome of the preliminary results due to the delays. The Electoral Commission's spokesperson Paul Cuinica says the counting of ballots is continuing but at a snail's pace.

GUEST: Charles Khumalo - Executive Producer at the Channel Africa's Portuguese Desk

Staying with the Democratic Alliance (DA), we are now in conversation with Hermann Pretorius, campaigns coordinator at the Institute of Race Relations, on "Why the DA should listen to the people and elect leaders on merit, not race"…

GUEST: Hermann Pretorius, campaigns coordinator at the Institute of Race Relations

Former leader of the Democratic Alliance, DA, Helen Zille was elected as the party's new Federal Council chairperson. The party held its highly-contested election over the weekend. Zille, Athol Trollip, Thomas Walters and Mike Waters were contesting for the position.

GUEST: The Democratic Alliance's deputy federal chair, Mike Waters

GUEST: Former DA Port Elizabeth mayor, Athol Trollip

We are still coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid to improve the delivery of basic services in the 257 municipalities across the country.

GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams - Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid to improve the delivery of basic services in the 257 municipalities across the country. Meanwhile, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says her department is expected to oversee the district development model...

GUEST: Councillor Weziwe Thusi - Speaker of The eThekweni Municipal Council

This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, located some 19km north of Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch the metropolitan version of the District Development Model at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The aim of the model is to break down the silos between the different spheres of government, in a bid to improve the delivery of basic services in the 257 municipalities across the country. Meanwhile, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says her department is expected to oversee the district development model...

GUEST: Deputy Chairperson of the ANC In KwaZulu-Natal Mr Mike Mabuyakhulu

Deputy minister for cooperative governance, Parks Tau in conversation with Bongi Gwala about a new service delivery model to empower and improve municipalities

GUEST: Deputy minister for cooperative governance, Parks Tau