The Daily Discourse

Mbali Gcabashe talks about her book titled “Intimate Thoughts of a Clever Black”. In the book Mbali encourages open and frank dialogue, and she says her book is aimed at raising issues that people are not open about in public, simply because they fear of being judged.

Guest (studio): Mbali Gcabashe, Author of “Intimate Thoughts of a Clever Black’

On our Friday Musical Wind Down today we feature the music of Serenity. Her voice is being described as silky smooth and those in the industry say that she is set to become a firm favourite. What is she all about?

Guest: Serenity – Singer and composer

Breaking New Ground Feature: Mega Cities in Gauteng - will the Gauteng’s strategy provide practical solutions to the housing backlog in the province?
About three months ago, the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements, together with the Gauteng Partnership Fund hosted the Infrastructure Funding Summit to attract investors for the province's projects, which include mega-cities. This morning we are joined by the department to tell us more about its ambitious long-term housing development strategy.

Guest: Mogomotsi Mogodiri

The South African Professional Network Association in partnership with The Mineworkers Investment Company is today (Thursday) discussing the issue of South African professionals seeking careers internationally. What do they gain from this experience and is it about the glamour or self-advancement?

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 diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.

On the SMME feature this morning we focus on the importance of small businesses keeping their books tidy. Accounting for any business is vital, not just for tax issues, but also for ensuring that the business books are in order. But many would tell you that employing the services of professionals can be expensive. Just how important is it for SMME’s to have their books in order and what is it that leads some to not employ the services of professionals?
Guest: Tshepo Mosiedi ‘

Will bringing back the Scorpions make any difference in the fight against corruption?

Guest: John Kane-Berman

We dissect the objectives of ‘Young Women and Girls Program’ an initiative driven by Humana People to People organisation. The program offers engaging and dynamic activities that are aimed at motivating young women to believe in their abilities so they can bring change and mobilise others to do the same.

Guest: Muzi Mbonambi, National Program Officer at Humana People to People

Diabetes is one of those ailments that is very popular among society where many of us know at least one person who suffers from it depending on whether its type one or two. But then the question is being raised over whether diabetes is a disability or a chronic disease. What exactly is its legal status in the workplace?

Guest: Justene Smith

The Pan African Parliament is this week having its annual committee sittings where different issues pertaining to the African continent are being discussed. We take a look now at issues of justice and human rights on the continent. As far as the situation is concerned, how are we moving forward on issues of justice and human rights? When will we see people on the ground saying there are satisfied when it comes to justice and human rights?