The Daily Discourse

This week Special Assignment brought to light the vulnerability of children born from inter-marriages between South African and foreign nationals and the extent to which the gaps in the country’s border controls and the criminal-justice system allow children to be abducted, in these cases by their own parents. Just how big is this problem in the country and what are the loopholes and what is the way out for people who find themselves in these situations?

As learners in the country battle with mathematics and science, Investec on the other hand is celebrating 10 years in education development and empowerment. Through Promaths, a leading academic programme for learners in grades 10, 11 and 12, the CSI Bursary Programme was launched when Investec realized that having a good Maths and Science pass in Matric is only one part of a long academic and professional journey. How exactly is this programme helping?

Dr Susanne Klausen shares her experiences about the politics of abortion in South Africa during the Apartheid era. Klausen is of the view that women should never be forced to take dangerous steps to control their fertility, and that women's decisions about whether or not to have children should be respected

Motorists understanding their rights at roadblocks and traffic centres.

Taxi drivers on the roads are usually accused of driving reckless and not adhering to the rules of the road. With government’s proposed demerit system, we could find ourselves with no drivers at all. How do they interpret Aarto and will government be making any special amendments for the taxi industry?

We are coming to you live from the Birchwood hotel in Boksburg where the Road Traffic Infringement Agency is holding a round table discussion on the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, otherwise known as AARTO. What exactly do we understand about this act and how is it meant to improve the situation on our roads?

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.

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.

A range of activities and events are being organized throughout the year to mark the UN’s 70th anniversary. This morning we are joined by Maureen Nkandu to tell us more about the upcoming events and also to discuss the work of the organisation, its challenges and achievements since it was founded 70 years ago.

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.