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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 7,692 episodes available.
January 18, 2018Afrikaans judgement: A different viewJohn Kane-Berman shares his thoughts on the ConCourt ruling in the case of AfriForum vs UFS. According to him, the majority judgement failed to deal with actual practicalities, concentrating instead on "the need to redress the results of past discriminatory laws and practices".Guest: John Kane-Berman is a policy fellow at the Institute of Race Relations...more24minPlay
January 17, 2018Why is it important for organisations to become disruptive?Business disruption has become a hot topic – and it's not just a passing trend, it's regarded as the new normal. Digital transformation is disrupting everything including the running and operations of organisations, business models they enable, the ways in which organisations engage with customers, the ways in which organisations engage with, and harness the energy of their staff. The question then becomes how, and no why an organisation need to learn to be disruptive. Guest(Studio): Dr Jeff Yu-Jen Chen- full-time faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science.Twitter: @JYJ_Chen / @GIBS_SA...more19minPlay
January 17, 2018We learn more about the Queens & Women Warriors of Africa.‘What do we know about women in Africa? What do we know about women warriors and queens of Africa pre-colonial and during the colonial era? What do we know about the influence and impact have they had in different African communities? Throughout history, women warriors have fought and led troops into battle, how exactly have they done this? We find out more about the Queens & Women Warriors of Africa with…Guest: Mmatshilo Motsei – The founder of Afrika IkalafeContacts: 082 480 3878Website: https://afrikaikalafe.com/...more25minPlay
January 17, 2018White Monopoly Capital – What’s in a name?Jeff Rudin says the idea that it is Whiteness that makes monopoly capital unacceptable to the Left has a logical corollary: that ‘black’ capital is, somehow, not only different from ‘White’ capital but is sufficiently acceptable for it to be promoted.Guest : Jeff Rudin, Research associate at the Alternative Information & Development Centre (AIDC)...more21minPlay
January 17, 2018What will it take for South Africa to be a winning country brand again?Solly Moeng is suggesting that instead of relying only on existing parties to provide the solutions we seek, we should continue to reach out and forge unity across historic divides and develop new vehicles to reclaim the journey we began in the early 1990s.Guest: Solly Moeng, Brand reputation management adviser and CEO of strategic corporate communications consultancy DonValley Reputation ManagersTwitter: @Solitoliquido...more23minPlay
January 16, 2018highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge systemsIndigenous knowledge and belief systems vs modern science: Does indigenous knowledge represent the people’s science?Guest (studio) Professor Mathole Motshekga, Chairperson and founder of the Kara Heritage Institute...more20minPlay
January 15, 2018Why is it Important for Kids to See Black Superheroes?Last week Marvel's upcoming superhero action film Black Panther, starring South African actors John Kani, Atandwa Kani and Connie Chiume made history. It smashed pre-booking records as the fastest-selling Marvel film ever. The Black Panther movie is being seen as a symbol of hope for Black communities all over the world. This because most black superheroes’ aren’t much known or don’t become commercially successful. Think Superman / Clark Kent, Spiderman/ Peter parker. We now find out why is it important for black kids to see someone look like them being depicted superheroes? Guest: Loyiso Mkize - Founder & Illustrator of KweziMkize has devoted his career around showcasing his African heritage, centralising its aesthetic and sharing it with the rest of the world.Guest: Andile Dube - Johannesburg-based entrepreneur is hoping to take advantage of the current obsession with comic book superheroes to inspire South African youth into entrepreneurship. Andile Dube, a former property manager, gave up a corporate job to launch Young Hustla, an entrepreneurship comic book series....more17minPlay
January 15, 2018Living with it - Chronic DepressionA chronic form of depression, dysthymia is characterized by depressed mood on most days for at least two years. On some days individuals may feel relatively fine or even have moments of joy. But the good mood usually lasts no longer than a few weeks to a few months. We find out what it is like to live with it. guest: Duduzile tshabalala...more25minPlay
January 15, 2018Challenges facing workers and unions in 2018Phakamile Hlubi joins us to discuss labour issues and challenges facing workers in 2018. Numsa is calling on all members of the working class to unite to fight for a living wage and to defend the right to strike.Guest (studio): Phakamile Hlubi, Numsa spokesperson...more19minPlay
January 15, 2018Human Rights Violations in South AfricaWe assess the state of human rights in South Africa. According to SA Human Rights Commission, the right to equality is the most violated right in this country. The commission's latest report shows that more people reported human rights violations in Gauteng than any other province.guest: Gushwell Brooks...more24minPlay
FAQs about The Daily Discourse:How many episodes does The Daily Discourse have?The podcast currently has 7,692 episodes available.