The Daily Discourse

Focus: Often we hear the term of ubungoma and many of us use it loosely to describe a person who uses traditional medicine to heal people. Rightfully, traditional healers who practice in South Africa can broadly be grouped into three types, the traditional doctor/inyanga, the sangoma and the faith healer. They all have a different type of calling and here to explain the calling of a sangoma is…….

Guest: Dr Zukiswa Mvoko, Traditional healer and a member of the African National Healers Association

Focus: We dissect the findings of the South African Human Rights Commission’s report titled ‘Global Goals for Every Child: Progress and disparities among children in South Africa’‚ which was launched yesterday. According to the report, adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately vulnerable and at high risk. What role can all of us play in protecting children’s rights?

Guest: Dr Yulia Privalova Krieger, Deputy Representative UNICEF South Africa

We often hear about the unemployment rate in the country being on the rise and how much it affects young people. But then we don’t always hear the frustration unemployed graduates go through in terms of money for applications and the emotional impact it has on them. This morning we speak to a frustrated unemployed graduate to get an understanding of what it’s like to go through this process…..

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.

Focus: Former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa into law in Sharpeville on 10 December 1996. On Saturday this week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with various stakeholders will lead the 20th anniversary celebrations of the South African Constitution. This morning we discuss and define the meaning of South Africa’s constitution, asking – Do we understand the role of our democratic constitution in strengthening our democracy and does the South African Constitution mean anything to the average South African citizen?

Guest: Mr John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

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.

Yesterday, the SABC Foundation launched the Disability360 campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering People with Disabilities.

Focus: Zulumathoba Zulu talks about Africa’s contribution to development of the world and how the Basotho (anciently) and other African nations used indigenous knowledge to direct a productive discourse in the topical areas of Africanisation, indigenisation, decolonisation and dispute resolution.

Guest: Mr Zulumathabo Zulu, African Philosopher, Published Author, Inventor & Research Analyst

This year marks 25 years since the International 16 Days of Activism campaign was launched. So this morning we ask, does commemorating the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have any impact and what strides have been made in terms of advancing the cause of women, and 25 years later - why do we still have men who think women belong in the kitchen.

It is estimated that by 2050, close to eight out of 10 South Africans will be living in one of the country’s cities. How all those people live, and what their lives are like, will depend on important choices leaders make today and in the coming years. How will this be achieved with the citizen in mind and still making sure that everyone benefits?