The Daily Discourse

We learn more about America’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is popularly known as Obamacare. In America, there has been a lot of controversy over the impact of Obamacare on health insurance prices. Joining us to tell us more about this Act and its objectives is…….

Guest: Dr Liz Fowler, she was part of the technical advisory team for Obamacare

Focus: In conversation with Zaria Rule – a grade 7 learner from Cornwall Hill College in Centurion who recently tested green rooibos tea on several diabetic dogs, including her pet dog, Jessie, as part of a school science project, which led to some extraordinary findings.

Guest: Zaria Rule – a grade 7 learner from Cornwall Hill College in Centurion

Most times when we have discussion on leadership, then we get different opinions as to what defines a leader or where leaders are getting it wrong. This morning we speak to Dr. Webster Zambara to pick his brain on where the missing link is when it comes to African leadership?

Guest: Dr. Webster Zambara - Senior Project Leader in the Justice and Peacebuilding Programme

Focus: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply says that only a small minority of South African business can fully account for where their products and services go to and come from. They sight skills shortage as one of the main factors. To deal with this issue, they have set up the African Women in Supply Chain Association. What is it and how will it help?

Guest: Lebogang Letsoalo – Founder of the African Women in Supply Chain Association

Farming in South Africa is one of those sectors that don’t attract a lot of people. But for those who are involved already, most times the difficulty is more on operational and financial issues. Well the University of Stellenbosch Business School has come up with a way to help the small scale farmers. What is their strategy and how is it helping in this regard?
Guest: Dr Marietjie Theron-Wepener - Head of the Small Business Academy of the University of Stellenbosch Business School

Guest: Wilfred Makaphela - Farmer in Sterkspruit in rural Eastern Cape and a participant in the sponsored Small Business Academy

Rights of people with disabilities is one of those issues that continue to remain on the media’s agenda mostly because of unfairness. Our guest questions whether the state of discrimination against people with disabilities will ever end? Why do employers find it easy to give reasons for not employing people with disabilities?

Guest: Therina Wentzel - National Director at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities

As we celebrate Madiba’s birthday tomorrow (Tuesday) which has become known as Nelson Mandela International Day, many of us will be going out to perform good deeds. But then for the past few months, we have seen all sorts of incidents that have put the country in a bad light. From racism, politics, crime and economics. Knowing what Madiba stood for, how do we restore the Rainbow Nation he has been preaching at the dawn of our democracy?

Guest: Adv Tshidiso Thipanyane – CEO of the SA Human Rights Commission

As winter is upon us, load shedding becomes part of our lives. This then leads to people seeking alternative forms of heat, be it for cooking, warming or lighting. Gas is said to be one of the popular solutions for different reasons. However the industry is cautioning the public about what to look at for when filling up or buying a cylinder. What is it that we as the public should know when it comes to gas for the home?

Today is Solomon ‘Kalushi’ Mahlangu’s birthday and we use the opportunity to talk about his life and times. What should we remember him for?

Guest: Thandi Mahambehlala – Deputy Minister for Communication

It’s a known fact that South Africa’s Constitution is admired globally. However, South Africa is currently witnessing another wave of disillusionment with the constitutional arrangement. Our Constitution is roundly criticised for putting a brake on much needed wealth redistribution, following centuries of colonialism and apartheid oppression of the black majority. To discuss why our Constitution is under attack is Professor Penelope Andrews who is of the view that South Africa’s problems lie in political negligence not its Constitution.

Guest: Penelope Andrews, Dean of Law and Professor at the University of Cape Town