The Daily Discourse

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)

Time now for our Monday feature, Legally Speaking. This morning we will look at rape law procedures in South Africa, the legal procedures when reporting a rape or sexual assault to the police, how rape cases are prosecuted.

GUEST: Tshepo Seloane, who is a Criminal Lawyer.

We now look at the launch of the Financial and Fiscal Commission's (FFC) 2020/21 Division of Revenue Recommendations themed "Repositioning Local Government Public Finances", which takes place during a period of negative economic growth, increasing levels of poverty and inequality, with consequential severe distress to households. The following challenges have a huge impact on the revenue-raising and spending capacity of municipalities to comprehensively deliver on their constitutional and other legislative mandates. The launch of the Financial and Fiscal Commission also comes in the wake of the release of the Auditor-General's Report, which provided comprehensive and shocking audit outcome results of 257 audited municipalities, showing that 63 regressed and 22 improved. Only 8% received a clean audit. From the Commission's perspective, these audit outcomes on municipalities reaffirm that the integrity of public finances and the importance of the local fiscal government framework must indeed be restored.

GUEST: Professor Daniel Plaatjies, Chair of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC)

: Rwanda has surpassed South Africa as an investment destination on the African continent. It has rocketed past South Africa in the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) annual report, to fill second position on the continent after Mauritius. This has led to that country being consistently one of the top five fastest growing economies in the world. This morning we are in conversation with Mpiyakhe Dhlamini, who is a data science researcher at the Free Market Foundation, who says economic freedom correlates strongly with economic growth. We will speak to Mpiyakhe Dhlamini about the Importance of economic freedom

GUEST: Mpiyakhe Dhlamini, who is a data science researcher at the Free Market Foundation

: Mpumalanga premier Refilwe Mtsweni -Tsipane says the province has measures in place to address the challenges facing the province, in particular youth unemployment. Premier Mtsweni -Tsipane says her government has launched a Youth Development Fund worth R250 million over a period of five years. Earlier on I spoke to Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane about what was at the heart of her State of the Province Address over the weekend…

GUEST: Mpumalanga Premier, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni -Tsipane

Time now for our regular Friday feature the Friday Wind Down, today the spotlight is on former electoral commission chairperson, Dr Brigalia Bam. Apart from her distinguished contribution to the upliftment of women and to democracy-building in South Africa, Dr Bam has also held various posts throughout the world. She was the Africa Regional Secretary and Co-ordinator of the Women's Workers' Programme for the International Food and Allied Workers Association based in Geneva. She has co-ordinated the World Young Men's Christian Associations International Training Institute and Programme, as well as its affiliate, the Development for Human Rights. She was also Executive Programme Secretary for the Women's Department of the World Council of Churches. Dr. Brigalia Bam now joins us live in studio to shares some stories of her upbringing, work and life...

GUEST: Dr Brigalia Bam, former electoral commission chairperson