The Daily Discourse

SARS workers affiliated to labour union PSA are expected to report for work this morning, another union NEHAWU says it is still engaging its members on the employer's latest wage offer. The PSA - which is the majority union - has signed the eight per cent wage offer from SARS. It is still unclear when NEHAWU will make its decision known regarding the latest wage offer. Workers were demanding an 11-point-four salary increase.

GUEST: NEHAWU spokesperson, Khaya Xaba

We now look at the underground activity of dog fighting, an act which involves the encouraging or inciting of two dogs to attack and fight each other until one is either killed or too injured and exhausted to continue, all this for money. Such illegal activities take place in both rural and urban areas across the country. The American Pit Bull Terrrier has become the most popular dog breed victim of this crime…

GUEST: Nadia Hansa, an inspector at the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also known as the National Council of SPCAs

We never completed last week's discussion regarding the different strategies which investors need to consider before deciding on an investment strategy. Last week we spoke about looking for long term growth, and little income, however there are other strategies that need to be considered.

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

We now look at the rising problem of disinformation around xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Misinformation or unintentional inaccuracies, incorrect dates, mismatched photographs, videos and errors in translation around such attacks on foreign nationals have been taken as real news, to a point where it has incited more violence. This morning we will look at disinformation on social media which is deliberately used or often orchestrated in attempts to confuse or manipulate people through delivering dishonest information to them.

GUEST: Siphumelele Zondi, who is a Creator, Senior Producer and Anchor of Network, a Technology news programme on SABC, DSTV 404 and also a Journalism Lecturer at the Durban University of technology

The May national elections are looming and it’s important that the youth have their voices heard but how many young people have registered to vote? The IEC Commission has said they need the youth, who are closing in on forming half of the population, to come out and vote. We now talk about the importance of the youth voting and being a part of the future but firstly registering to do so. Do the youth understand the process that leads up to elections? Will they turn out to vote on the 8th of May 2019?

GUEST:Pearl Pillay, the Managing Director at Youth Lab

This morning will examine some of South Africa's trade union movements. Are trade union movements still necessary and relevant or are they an unwelcome hindrance to the economic growth of South Africa.

GUEST: Dawie Roodt, a Director and Chief Economist at Efficient Group.

Has the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal sidelined former president Jacob Zuma from its election campaign? For clarity we now speak to ANC KZN provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli

GUEST: ANC KZN provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli

We are now in conversation with Gareth Newham, the head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies. Gareth asks why crime is still soaring when the South African Police Service (SAPS) has a substantial Crime Intelligence Division that is tasked with identifying the individuals, groups and networks involved in serious crime. So why then, is public safety deteriorating and what can be done to improve things?

GUEST: Gareth Newham, the head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies.

Many Malawians were attacked and displaced from their homes in Durban last week. It is alleged that the locals went on a rampage, broke into their homes and looted their businesses. On the Talking Point this morning we ask: Are we addressing the core issues that are being raised by South Africans or are we quick to label it as xenophobic attacks?

GUEST: Thifulufheli Sinthumule, Director at the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA)

GUEST: Adekunle Olowabi, who is a Nigerian born, Johannesburg, based Journalist

Time now for our regular Friday Music Wind Down feature. Today we profile local songstress Titi Luzipho, who was born and bred in the windy city Port Elizabeth. Titi Luzipho, a jazz sensation started singing at the tender age of 5.

GUEST: Titi Luzipho, songstress and jazz sensation