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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 7,386 episodes available.
February 27, 2019S’dumo clarifies matter on Mabe and Kodwa amid allegations of sexual harassment and rape respectivelyANC secretary general Ace Magashule says the African National Congress upholds the principle of innocent until proven guilty with regards to the respective cases of party spokespersons Pule Mabe and Zizi Kodwa. Yesterday the party confirmed that Mabe and Kodwa have agreed to step aside amid allegations of sexual harassment and rape respectively.GUEST: ANC NEC member, S’dumo Dlamini...more13minPlay
February 27, 2019Has Buhari made any significant strides in dealing with Boko Haram?Muhammadu Buhari has won a second term as Nigeria's president. The opposition is challenging the result. Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015 promising to defeat extremist group Boko Haram and also to curb corruption in the country. Shortly after taking office, Buhari declared Boko Haram "technically defeated". This morning we will examine if Buhari has lived up to this pledge. guest: NIXON KATEMBO -AFRICA ANALYST AND KISWAHILI PRODUCER AT CHANNEL AFRICA...more16minPlay
February 27, 2019Access to health care for disadvantaged groups in South AfricaYesterday we looked at access to Justice for the poor, this morning we will continue with this theme by looking at access to health care for disadvantaged groups in South Africa. We will look at issues of affordability and availability to quality health care and how the health sector should address such inequalitiesGUEST: Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi GUEST: Mark Heywood, Senior Researcher at Section 27...more32minPlay
February 26, 2019Matshela Koko accused of leaking critical Eskom info to Gupta associatesYesterday the state capture inquiry heard how then-acting Eskom boss Matshela Koko leaked critical information on internal programmes to people aligned to the controversial Gupta family. Testifying at the inquiry, the parastatal’s board chairman Jabu Mabuza described emails found on Koko’s computer, in which he sent confidential information to known Gupta associate Salim Essa.GUEST: Matshela Koko...more14minPlay
February 26, 2019Talking Finance with Bryan HirschAs we prepare for the end of the tax year it is a good time to recap on ways to save for retirement. Today our discussion is about the build-up. GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited...more21minPlay
February 26, 2019Access to Justice for the PoorWhile South Africa has made significant strides in improving access to justice for its citizens, poverty remains an impediment to the access of justice for a number of people. Many people do not know the law and do not exercise their rights due to poverty-related lack of education and ignorance. This morning we will look at the "Access to Justice for the Poor". We will also discuss if the criminal justice system is biased against the poor and what efforts are being made to correct it....GUEST: Howard Dembovsky, chair of the Justice Project South Africa...more22minPlay
February 25, 2019what will Johannesburg look like in 35 years’ time from a spatial perspective?What will Johannesburg look like in 35 years’ time from a spatial perspective? A 2015 report published by Allianz, titled The Megacity State, stated that Johannesburg will be classified as a megacity by 2030, with its population exceeding 10 million people. As the population and economic activity is increasingly concentrating within the major urban centres of Johannesburg, this morning we will look at spatial dynamics and analyze spatial processes in the City. We will also look at access as a key objective for spatial transformation, as spatial integration has been a key objective in post-Apartheid spatial planning. So what will Johannesburg look like in 35 years’ time from a spatial perspective?GUEST: Nadia Tromp, CEO of the Gauteng Institute for Architecture (Gifa). Gifa is one of the oldest architectural organizations in South Africa, founded in 1900 as the Transvaal Institute of Architects. Nadia is also the Founder and Owner of Ntsika Architects in Johannesburg....more17minPlay
February 25, 2019Are we losing the fight against crime?Are we losing the fight against crime? For how long will South Africans be hostage to criminals in the country, this at the back of the brazen attacks on schools in the Eastrand. GUEST: Lizette Lancaster, Manager for Crime and Justice Information Hub, at the Institute for Security studies, ISS...more22minPlay
February 22, 2019FRIDAY WIND DOWN - Gospel singer Verona PillayTime now for our regular Friday Music feature the Friday Music Wind Down. Today the spot light is on Gospel singer Verona Pillay, who was away from the recording scene for nearly 12 years. Verona Pillay was mentored by the great Rebecca Malope after she won the YoTV Child Star competition, at an early age in her life. Her hit single "Unconditionally" was selected for The 30 Most Amazing Gospel Hits of 2008 along with Kirk Franklin; she was the only South African. Verona was also nominated for Best Woman in Gospel at the 2019 Awards. GUEST: Gospel singer Verona Pillay...more23minPlay
February 22, 2019Men Talk: Why Do Men CheatTime now for our regular feature Men Talk, today we will look at some of the reasons why men cheat - Both married and unmarried men. Yes, I understand that women also cheat but this is our Men Talk feature so the focus is primarily on men but we will also touch on why and how women cheat too. Frustration in the marriage or relationship is one of the most common triggers, but phone in and tells us what interferes with your ability to maintain or remain in a committed relationship? We will take a look at a number of risk factors and causes for cheating. Whether cheating is a cry for help, an exit strategy out of a relationship, or a means to get revenge after being cheated? Is the cheater alone responsible for cheating? Why are men more likely to have affairs than women? And also why is it that men want to be forgiven when they are caught cheating BUT find it hard to forgive a woman who cheats on you? Once a cheat, always a cheat: do you think this is true?GUEST: Fredrick Mamabolo - Productivity and life Coach, Speaker and Corporate strategist...more14minPlay
FAQs about The Daily Discourse:How many episodes does The Daily Discourse have?The podcast currently has 7,386 episodes available.