The Daily Discourse

Focus: So much of political ideology is personality driven rather than addressing the identity of the party’s ideologies. Today we ask, does liberalism have a place in contemporary South Africa? Can key questions of justice be answered and served by liberal ideology?

Guest: Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, Senior Research Specialist in the Democracy and Governance Research Programme

Focus: In less than a month from now, US president Barack Obama will be vacating the White House to make way for Donald Trump. When Obama took over there was high expectation and excitement as he made history by being the first black person to take over the country’s highest office. Looking back to his presidency, what will we remember him for?

Guest: Dr Dinesh Sharma - Associate Research Professor at the Institute of Global Cultural Studies, SUNY-Binghamton, NY

Focus: Elephant back safaris will no longer be operational in Botswana. The ban on the riding of elephants is linked to a new government policy in accordance with the Minister of Environment TK Khama, to improve the welfare of elephants in captivity. Minister Khama’s department studied their subjugation in being forced to carry tourists and found it unacceptable. To discuss this, we are joined by Dr Don Pinnock and he will explain why he supports the move.

Guest: Dr Don Pinnock, Writer and academic

What does it takes to protect and serve your community? Most importantly - what does it take to be a great police officer?

Focus: We begin the show by celebrating police officers who are committed to promoting public safety and stopping crime. We do this through Andrew Brown’s book titled “Good cop, bad cop: confessions of a reluctant policeman”.

Guest: Anine Kriegler, Researcher and Doctoral Candidate in Criminology at the University of Cape Town

Focus: Over the years we’ve been talking about going back to African values and knowledge systems. But seeing how many young people are comfortable with western values, is it too late to bring back the African way of life?

Guest: Hlulani Mdingi – Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and systematic theology at UNISA

Over the years there’s been many perceptions around cancer. Whether it be traditional or just lack of knowledge around it. The message that is constantly preached is that of early detection which is not always possible. What are the most important aspects of cancer we need to know?

Focus: December is not just about the holidays, but it’s also a time where people get married. Just how valuable are marriages to society these days?

Guest: Pastor Mandla Luphondwana –Speaker and marriage councilor

Nkamogeleng Lebeloane,Gina Mabasa, Bongani Phiri, Shana,Moshe Matseke

Why medical scheme increases are so high and what are the challenges faced in trying to curb rising costs while maintaining a high standard of healthcare for everyone?

Focus: With more above-inflation medical scheme tariff increases on the horizon for 2017 - Natalie Zimmelman shares her thoughts on medical scheme contribution increases and gives advice on what the consumers should be asking. According to her, consumers need to query what they are paying for and what they are receiving, and assess if it is in their best interest.

Guest: Natalie Zimmelman; Chief Executive Officer of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists

Ethiopia is one of those countries that are mentioned in the bible numerous times and it is also rich in culture and spirituality. The country also played a significant role in liberating the continent. One of the other things they are known for is having their own calendar. What is Ethiopia’s contribution to the continent and what is it that makes the country so significant?