The Daily Discourse

The Director of Accountability Now, Advocate Paul Hoffman, has questioned former chief of state protocol Bruce Koloane's promotion as the Ambassador to the Netherlands, this after Koloane pleaded guilty to the contravention of the military defence code for approving the Gupta plane landing at Waterkloof Air force Base. Yesterday the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture also heard how Bruce Koloane continued to assist the Gupta family in their businesses in his capacity as ambassador to the Netherlands

GUEST: Advocate Paul Hoffman, a Director of Accountability Now

Opposition parties in KwaZulu-Natal have called on the ANC to take decisive action on the on-going stalemate between the party and its members over the issue of eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede. The eThekwini mayor leave of absence is expected to end today - however the ANC remains tight lipped on whether she will be back to her office tomorrow or not. The ANC provincial leadership had instructed Gumede to take a leave of absence after she was arrested for fraud and corruption in relation to a 208-million-rand waste removal tender. Gumede's supporters have threatened to return to the streets if she does not go back to her office tomorrow.

GUEST: Mdumiseni Ntuli, ANC KZN provincial secretary

GUEST: Mbali Ntuli, DA KZN spokesperson on co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta)

The 2019/20 Science and Technology Budget will be presented by newly appointed Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande. The Department was merged with the department of Higher Education and Training in the 6th Administration. For more, Minister Dr Blade Nzimande now joins me here at the Iziko Museum, In Cape Town.

GUEST: Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology

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.

The Talking Point is coming to you live from the live from Iziko Museum, In Cape Town, where the Department of Science and Innovation is showcasing a number of impressive projects and initiatives, giving a clear and practical perspective on how science, technology and innovation play a role in our society. Now the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory forms part of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), which has been developing capabilities in space weather monitoring at SANSA's Hermanus facility, providing space weather data for research purposes. This facility of SANSA which is an entity of the Department of Science and Technology was recently designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as one of two regional centres around the world that will monitor space weather for the global aviation sector, providing crucial safety-related services such as solar storm forecasts and warnings. To elaborate further on this, I am joined by Ms Mpho Tshisapungo, who is one of the space weather practitioners at the facility....

From space weather to the taxi industry. The Department of Science and Technology's work integrates both natural and social sciences. This is illustrated by the Department's support for the Quicloc8 initiative. The technology company is proudly owned by a young black entrepreneur,

Guest: Tshimangadzo Matamba Space weather researcher at the Space Weather Centre

Should we fully decriminalize sex work in South Africa? Currently, South Africa fully criminalizes sex work, for both buyers and sellers. It is estimated that around 150,000 women in South Africa are involved in prostitution, although some estimates put this figure much higher. This morning we are in conversation with Micky Meji, Leader and founder of the sex-trade survivor movement Kwanele, who is of the view that the full decriminalization of prostitution will not make the sex trade safe

GUEST: Micky Meji, Leader and founder of the sex-trade survivor movement Kwanele

Time now for our regular Tuesday slot; Talking Finance with Bryan Hirsch. This morning we will look at the Importance of saving as Savings Month is in July each year and the objectives of this month is to promote debate around key aspects of saving. This morning we are going to discuss how we teach the next generation to fish…

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

Good morning, I am your host Ms Shadow Twala, standing in for Bongi Gwala. This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the live from Iziko Museum, In Cape Town, where the Department of Science and Innovation is showcasing a number of impressive projects and initiatives, giving a clear and practical perspective on how science, technology and innovation play a role in our society. This morning's broadcast presents the Department with the opportunity to communicate its work to a wide range of stakeholders, indicating how science, technology and innovation (STI) contribute to the national priorities, including addressing poverty, inequality and unemployment. For more on this, I am now joined by Dr Phil Mjwara, the Director General of the Department of Science and Technology (DST)...

guest name Susan Glanville-Zini, Director for Research and Exhibition at the Iziko Museum

Good morning, I am your host Ms Shadow Twala, standing in for Bongi Gwala. This morning the Talking Point is coming to you live from the live from Iziko Museum, In Cape Town, where the Department of Science and Innovation is showcasing a number of impressive projects and initiatives, giving a clear and practical perspective on how science, technology and innovation play a role in our society. This morning's broadcast presents the Department with the opportunity to communicate its work to a wide range of stakeholders, indicating how science, technology and innovation (STI) contribute to the national priorities, including addressing poverty, inequality and unemployment. For more on this, I am now joined by Dr Phil Mjwara, the Director General of the Department of Science and Technology (DST)...

GUEST: Dr Phil Mjwara, the Director General of the Department of Science and Technology (DST)