The Daily Discourse

We continue our series of looking into the different ethnic groups that make up this rainbow nation called South Africa. This morning we learn more about the history of Amandebele. Who are they and what are their origins?


Peter Mahlangu – Executive Producer Language and Culture at Ikwekwezi FM

How relevant/effective is this campaign and how does it assist our country in dealing with its social problems? The campaign started in 2000 and has been instrumental in establishing the National Credit Act and the National Credit Regulator.


Dr Blade Nzimande, General Secretary of the South African Communist Party

Last week Friday we did a broadcast from the Kgosi Mapuru Prison in Pretoria and while we were discussing issues pertaining to the prison, several calls came through speaking about Kgosi Mampuru and who he was. This prompted us to then dwell into a discussion on the Bapedi people and who they are and also find out more about Kgosi Mampuru and the other Bapedi chiefs and kings.



Guest: Kgosi Setlamorago Thobejane – President of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa

This morning Marzenna discusses “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”

As some world leaders still decide whether to take part in the USA’s call for support in their campaign against the Islamic State grouping or ISIS as they have become known, British Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that the military action could last for "years" as he urged lawmakers to back the initiative. This morning we try to get to the bottom of this and look at whether this is the solution in dealing with the crisis and what the possible outcomes may be?

Omar Shokart – Research Fellow at the Afro-Middle East Centre

Brooks Spector – Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick

As we continue our focus on Heritage Month with our series where we get to understand the different ethnic groups that make up the South African nation, we turn our attention now to the VaTsonga people. Who are they and how far can we trace their history?


Mgwambane Baloyi – Tsonga Cultural Activist.
Risimati Mathonsi – Tsonga Historian and Journalist

We look at the extension of bargaining council agreements. Over the past several years there have been objections to this practice by certain employers, particularly small businesses who view it as unfair and harmful to them.

Trenton Elsley, Director at Labour Research Service.

Leon Louw, Executive Director at the Free Market Foundation

(Int:) Matsatsi Ramawela - Chairperson: HICA Mention: IDC

The 8th Annual Hotel Investment Conference Africa is taking place from the 14-16 September 2014 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

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