The Daily Discourse

When it comes to money, even the smartest people can get ripped off. With the economy being in tough times, Ponzi Schemes may thrive with people are on the lookout for ways to multiply their money they currently have through investments. Although many of us may know that there is no such thing as instant money, there is always that ‘Get rich quick Money Making Scheme’ that wins people over. This the like of MMM (Triple M). This morning we ask: should we feel sorry for people who have lost their money in the ‘Get rich quick schemes?’? With these schemes forever getting better in disguising themselves, can we blame the victims for falling for them?

GUEST: Gerald Mwandiambira, CEO for the South African Savings Institute

Issues of mental illness within the police have once again been put in the spotlight following the shooting of two individuals at a Durban Magistrate’s Court. A woman was allegedly shot dead by her estranged husband, who is reportedly a policeman, during divorce proceedings in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday. According to POPCRU, in 2014 alone, 10% of the SAPS employees were treated with depression, and between 2012 and 2015, 26% of all officers’ deaths were as a result of suicide; all these as a result of their working conditions. Is enough being done to address issues of mental illness in the police force?

GUEST: Richard Mamabolo – Spokesperson for Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru)

On the last Tuesday of each month we deal with questions that have come in during the month, either by email or on my radio line that we think are of a similar and more general nature.

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

The towering statue of the former colonial president of the Orange Free State, Marthinus Theunis Steyn, will finally fall from the main campus of the University of Free State. A special task team appointed by the university to review the position of the statue has recommended that it be relocated. What significance does this have on transformation at the University? But also does this move put in alignment, the values of the University to that of the country?

GUEST: Dr Luvuyo Dondolo, PhD Director and Head of Centre for Trans-disciplinary Studies

Property Matters with Dineo Molomo. Today’s topic is about “Preparing to rent out your house or rent someone else's house for the December Holidays”. .

GUESTS: Dineo Molomo, from Dineo Properties

For those who missed out on #BlackFriday last week, #CyberMonday, which is today, may be an opportunity to get in on the bargains available online. The bad news though is that cybercriminals are using new tactics that make it harder to spot fake deals. What dangers should consumers watch out for?

GUEST: Rudi Dicks, Director of the Cyber Academy

The Apartheid Museum launched the Albertina Sisulu Centenary Exhibition on 24 November entitled: A Life of Fire & Hope, celebrating her contribution to championing democracy and human rights in South Africa. Mama Sisulu, as she was affectionately known, would have been 100 years old this year. She has been described as the embodiment of selflessness and a remarkable, incorruptible leader.

GUEST: Elinor Sisulu is the daughter-in-law and biographer of Albertina Sisulu and the Executive Director of the Puku Children's Literature Foundation.

Twitter was abuzz this weekend with the news that DA chief whip John Steenhuisen has never earned a degree from university. Several members of the DA have come out to support Steenhuisen saying that he is one of the finest chief whip in parliament.

GUEST: Professor Belinda Bozzoli - Member of Parliament; DA Shadow Minister of Higher Education and Training; and the party’s Political Head

Increasing migration into Gauteng is placing a burden on service delivery. The National Council of Provinces' chairperson, Thandi Modise has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the matter of migration into Gauteng urgently.

GUEST: National Council of Provinces' chairperson, Thandi Modise

Professor Tawana Kupe has been appointed vice-chancellor at the University of Pretoria, making him the first black Vice-Chancellor and principal of the Institution in more than 100 years. His appointment also comes amidst calls for transformation at institutions of higher learning.

GUEST: Professor Tawana Kupe, New vice-chancellor of University of Pretoria