The Daily Discourse

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  • #FridayMusicalWindDown- Samthing Soweto
    This morning on our musical wind down - we feature the music of Samthing Soweto. He started his career as one of the founding members of the South African acappella group The Soil.

    Guest (studio): Samthing Soweto aka Samkelo Mdolomba
    19 min
  • People’s Tribunal releases preliminary findings
    Looking at the preliminary findings of the first Peoples’ Tribunal on Economic Crime. The concrete recommendations include a strong call for South African state institutions as well as various European states to investigate serious instances of economic crime. Evidence collected by the Tribunal will in due course be handed over to the relevant state authorities to assist future investigations.

    Guest: Kelly Kopman (in-house attorney) for the People’s Tribunal on Economic Crime
    22 min
  • Integrity Idol South Africa
    We learn more about South Africa’s first Integrity Idol initiative, which according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to inspire a national movement to honour, encourage and connect honest civil servants.

    Guest: Sello Hatang: CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation
    17 min
  • #WomanUp2018
    What is the #WomanUp2018 all about and what does it aim to achieve - what are the main challenges in sexual and reproductive health across the African continent?

    Guest: Tessa Dooms is the managing Director of Youth Lab, a dynamic youth-led policy think tank that mainstreams youth perspectives on policy issues through interaction, knowledge sharing and capacity development.

    Dr Uwemedimo Uko Esiet, is a public health physician, social development and sexual health advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria and he is the Conference Convener.
    23 min
  • The Wound (Inxeba)
    SA film, The Wound (Inxeba) is one of the most talked about films in South Africa at the moment and it has attracted both criticism and acclaim. Last week threats were made that “Hell will break loose in PE, if they show that controversial movie”. So this morning we demystify the myths about the movie.

    Guests: Chief Xolile Ndevu – From the kingdom of Amaxhosa

    Malusi Bengu – Co Writer Inxeba
    15 min
  • The Entrepreneural mentorship programmes
    We discuss the SAICA’s enterprise development programme (previously hope factory) and get to know about their stats for the programme as well as calls for this year’s recruitment for qualifying businesses looking for financial, leadership and Business mastery mentorship .We also discuss the importance of choosing the right mentor for yourself…

    Guests: Theresa Kanda SAICA Enterprise Development Programme Representative

    Mpumi Nzuza from Nzuza Architects: the mentee/entrepreneur part of the programme (she will be sharing with us how the mentorship has helped her business)
    13 min
  • Living With It - Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) is a disease that robs people of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe. It is the number one genetic cause of death for infants. We find out what life is like when one is living with the disease…

    Guest: Kerry Walsh – She has Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    25 min

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