The Daily Discourse

For years complaints about young people idling have been raised by many communities around the world with no concrete answers. Then there are those who try their best to keep young people busy in their communities. But then looking at the current situation, what are some of the reasons behind young people idling? Are we doing enough individually to help?

Focus: Donald Trump has described his presidential bid a "war," and cited two of his "enemies" -- Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush. Trump has been making headlines for his controversial statements. Some polls suggest that he could make it as Republican presidential candidate. Just how likely is this and what could he bring to the United State Presidency?

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

Focus: In response to Oriel College’s decision to remove Rhodes plaque after a fervent campaign against it. Nigel Biggar, a theology professor at the university argues that Rhodes was prejudiced but not racist and that students seeking to remove his statue were no better than him. Cecil John Rhodes was a student at the college in the 1870s and a plaque dedicated to his legacy has been at the college since 1906.

No one can dispute the fact that struggle songs are a fundamental part of South Africa’s political past and present. To attest to this, it is common knowledge that South Africa produced a number of high profile artists whose songs and poems became anthems for the fight for democracy. This morning we are joined by Dr Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi to discuss songs that shaped the liberation struggle. Neo is of the view that freedom songs are songs of protest, love, inspiration and encouragement.

Guest: Neo Lekgotla laga Ramoupi, African historian & senior researcher at the council on higher education

In light of the instrumental role that young people continue to play in building the nation in their respective communities. This morning we discuss the importance of investing in young people and the benefits thereof.

Guests: Faith Tererai (she moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa in 2004)

Anthony Baatjies (a young man who was entangled in a lifestyle of gangsterism while in his teens)

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.

Are the Khoi-San first people of South Africa - Where do the South African Bantu people originate from, if the Khoi and Sans are the only tribes originally from SA?

Tlholo Mohlathe, Head of the SOMAFCO Trust
To select winners for this year’s O.R Tambo Uhuru Africa Initiative. The SOMAFCO Trust developed and designed two new programs namely; The Start Up Legends (Entrepreneurs) and Spot A Legend (Music). Through these sub programs, they selected entrepreneurs and musicians who competed not only to get onto the tour but also for a financial prize. Right now we are joined by Tlholo Mohlathe from the SOMAFCO Trust to announce the winners.

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.

The House of Representatives in the USA has approved legislation that would make it even more difficult for refugees from Syria and Iraq to enter the United States. Commentators say this is a major rebuke to the Obama administration’s refugee policy. With almost unanimous support from Republicans and 47 Democrats voting in favor, the House approved by 289 votes to 137 the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, which would require the secretary of homeland security, the FBI director and the director of national intelligence to each certify that a refugee was not a threat to national security before they were admitted to the United States. Looking at the latest developments, is the US heading the right direction by approving this bill and what does it mean for immigrants in that country?