The Daily Discourse

Time now for our regular Monday feature Legally Speaking. This morning we are going to look at the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, which is up for public comment until the 9th of August. The bill proposes substantial changes, including a ban on smoking in any enclosed public space. To elaborate further on the Bill we are now joined by Savera Kalideen, Executive director of the national council against smoking

GUEST: Savera Kalideen, Executive director of the national council against smoking

The news of the resignation of SA Post Office CEO Mark Barnes was met with shack last week. He cited differences on forward strategy in relation to the structure of the group, in particular the location of Postbank. His resignation comes after that of the CEP’s of Eskom and the SAA. What is going on here is it a question of too much politics in the running of SOE’s or is it the boards that sit over them? Where do we start in diagnosing the problem?

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political analyst

Nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. From my understanding this five-day pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all Muslims who have the physical and financial ability to undertake the journey. But for clarity on the matter, I am now joined on the line by Moulana Yusuf Bosman, who is a Muslim religious scholar

GUEST: Moulana Yusuf Bosman, who is a Muslim religious scholar

Is there a need for a Liberal Party in South Africa? We are now in conversation with Tony Leon, the Chairman of Resolve Communications who says we need "a liberal party - armed with courage, clarity, self-confidence, vision, and purpose", more than ever, especially this time of demoralisation and peril in our country. This is the core message of the 2019 Liberty Lecture - An Imperfect Fit? South Africa and the Need for a Liberal Party - delivered last week by former Leader of the Opposition and former ambassador Tony Leon. To elaborate further on this, he now joins me on the line...

GUEST: Tony Leon, the Chairman of Resolve Communications and previously served as Leader of the Official Opposition, Parliament of South Africa, and of the Democratic Alliance, and as South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Cricket South Africa has parted ways with Proteas coach Ottis Gibson, including his entire management staff. This follows a disastrous showing by the team at the recent Cricket World Cup which was hosted and won by England. The Proteas finished seventh in the competition of the ten teams with only three wins to their name. Cricket enthusiasts have fingered poor tactics for the poor results while many have cited the selection of players as Gibson's downfall in the tournament..

GUEST: Janet Whitton, SABC Deputy Sports Editor

Time now for our regular Friday feature, the Friday Wind Down, this morning we are profiling Mr James Selfe, who is the former federal executive (FedEx) chairman of the Democratic Alliance (DA). James Selfe, who held the position for the past 19 years, recently stepped down from his post to head up the party's governance unit. James's career in the DA, to date, spans over four decades. For more on his life and work, he now joins me from our SABC Sea Point studios in Cape Town…

GUEST: James Selfe, former federal executive (FedEx) chairman of the Democratic Alliance (DA)

Should we distribute condoms in schools? Sex education in school has always sparked heated debates, some say condoms in schools will prevent HIV/Aids and teenage pregnancies, while others say condoms are not 100% effective, which gives a false sense of security, others believe it interferes with family and religious beliefs, that parents should have a say when it comes to contraception.

GUEST: Lisa Draga, who is a constitutional law lecturer at the University of the Western Cape

We continue our discussion on the clash between police and foreign national shop owners and vendors in the Johannesburg CBD. Joining us now is Ngqabutho Mabhena, the Chairman of the Zimbabwe Communist Party.

GUEST: Ngqabutho Mabhena, Chairman of the Zimbabwe Communist Party

Calm has been restored in the Johannesburg CBD following violent clashes between protesters and police. According to reports foreign national shop owners and vendors in the CBD embarked on a violent protest when police wanted to confiscate fake goods they were selling.

GUEST: Herman Mashaba, the Executive Mayor for the City of Johannesburg

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is celebrating 20 years since its existence. The first members of the National Lotteries Board were appointed in 1998. This morning we are in conversation with Thabang Charlotte Mampane, National Lotteries Commission Commissioner to talk about what milestones the NLC has achieved...

GUEST: Thabang Charlotte Mampane, National Lotteries Commission Commissioner