The Daily Discourse

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.

Many people find themselves battling to get housing finance with banks saying one does not make enough money to qualify for a loan and government on the other hand saying you earn too much for low cost housing. Well what then is the solution to this problem?

Kgoshi Setlamorago Thobejane explains why traditional leaders are calling for the suspension of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act. The Act allows municipalities to establish a tribunal to decide on applications for land use and development.

In July South Africa celebrates Madibas’s legacy, but what most people often forget is that July is also Social Cohesion Month. This morning we tackle the subject of Social Cohesion and ask what needs to be done to move South Africa forward?

To discuss this topic we are joined by Dr Ouma Oyoo who is of the view that science should be taught in only one language, and that language is English. He argues that South Africa’s policies promote multilingualism but its schools are battling with a lack of African language teachers and many teachers are not multilingual. Are we just chasing a phantom dream here? Give us a call and share your thoughts with us…

To discuss this topic we are joined by Dr Ouma Oyoo who is of the view that science should be taught in only one language, and that language is English. He argues that South Africa’s policies promote multilingualism but its schools are battling with a lack of African language teachers and many teachers are not multilingual. Are we just chasing a phantom dream here?

With so much negativity going around, we turn our focus to one of our institutions that is flying the South African flag high. The National Health Laboratory Service has been awarded an international award in ‘European Quality’ in the healthcare sphere category. The award is in recognition of the safe and effective treatment methods and quality services in accordance to the European standards. What does this mean for the institution?

Today on our SMME feature we take a look at why some people make it in business and why others fail. Many would advise that one should never give up and just keep trying, but the reality is that being self-employed is not an easy thing. What is the most practical advice then for aspiring entrepreneurs and what are the most important lessons to learn?

Issues of unemployment remain high on the country’s agenda as many complain that they can’t find jobs. The question then arises over the application process. What is it that people are putting on their CV’s that should not be there and do we really understand what a proper application is?

We learn more about the Humana Youth Development Project which is aimed at developing and producing young entrepreneurs. The project started in August last year and it is making strides in terms of changing the lives of South African Youth. To tell us more about the objectives of the project, we are joined by Tonderai Chikono, Senior Partnership Manager at Humana People to People NPO