The Daily Discourse

The first quarter 2017 ushers in the new Market Conduct regulatory framework, which experts say will bring with it extensive regulatory change for all South African financial institutions. Industry watchers say that this is arguably the single most significant financial sector regulatory reform that South Africa has ever experienced. What does it mean for us as the public and what significant changes will it bring?

One key objective for every sector in the world is convenience. With technology advancing as it is and consumers depending more and more on the digital space, all institutions are pressured to keep up. We take a look now at the banking sector and how this advancing digital move is affecting them. Are they keeping up and what more do they need to do?

Chad's foreign minister Moussa Faki Mahamat was elected as the chairperson of the African Union commission at a summit of the 54-nation body. He is taking over from outgoing AU chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma who has been in office since 2012. What should we expect from the AU under his leadership?

The issue of South Africans and a saving culture has been raised by many experts. An interesting article from KPMG asks whether behavioural economics can help nudge South Africans to save more?

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.

In a country where more than half the population struggles to eat regularly. This morning we examine why obesity has become such a massive problem in South Africa? We unpack some of the issues pertaining to poverty and obesity, and look at some researched facts.

Our guest is of the view that efforts to build a cohesive society seemed to have failed. He argues that persistent calls for harmony offer some indication of how divided and conflicted South Africans remain.

Once again we revisit the subject of matric outcomes with a special focus on maths and science. On Wednesday we spoke to Professor Mzukisi Qobo about why South Africa is failing to produce enough school leavers who are competent in maths and science. Our guest this morning is from the department of basic education and he will share the department’s perspective on the matter. His argument is that the problem is quite serious in the early grades where basic literacy and numeracy skills are not being acquired in time. He joins us now to elaborate further and his name is…..

Guest: Dr Stephen Taylor, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Department of Basic Education

Many people use the New Year as an opportunity to make large bucket lists or attempt extreme makeovers, whether personal or professional. But for all the good intentions, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions. Why do so many people fail at goal-setting, and what are the secrets behind those who succeed?
Guest (studio): Bishop Mosa Sono, founder and Presiding Bishop of Grace Bible Church
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Focus: Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize talks about opportunities available through the post-school education policy, as well as the importance of pushing for transformation in our institutions.

Guest (studio): Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services