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43:57

Thato Moncho and the battle to unlock access to...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/01/08

Thato Moncho and the battle to unlock access to healthcare Last week, Thato Moncho passed away after losing her battle with cancer (January 2, 2026). She was a prominent South African cancer activist best known for her brave fight against breast cancer and systemic failures in the public healthcare system. She was diagnosed with stage 2 inflammatory breast cancer in September 2020. Despite completing chemotherapy, she faced a four-year delay for radiation therapy due to departmental backlogs. Her

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25:01

A Water-Wise Nation

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/22

In an effort to prevent water shortage in the country, especially now that we are in the summer season where demand is likely to be high, the Water Research Commission has launched a nation-wide campaign they call “A WaterWise Nation”. It is aimed at changing how South Africans think about and value water. Dr Jennifer Molwantwa who is CEO of the Commission says that we are not just running out of water, but we are running out of time to change how we use it. She goes on to say that every

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44:36

Border Management Authority

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/21

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North West Education updates on ECD payment

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/19

North West MEC for Education Viola Motsumi gives an update on why some of the ECD practitioners in the province have not been paid for all of 2025…. Guest: Viola Motsumi - North West MEC for Education

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24:03

The 2025 IJR Reconciliation

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/19

South Africa’s democracy may be holding, but public confidence remains fragile. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has released its 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer, revealing that one year into the country’s Government of National Unity, trust in political leadership is still critically low — even as many South Africans express cautious support for government policies. Based on more than two thousand nationally representative interviews, the survey paints a

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47:10

Friday Wind Down with FreshlyGround

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/19

Our next guests hail from the Mother City. Since 2002, the band has brought you hits like Doo Bee Doo, Nomvula, I’d Like, Fire Is Low, Pot Belly, Waka Waka and many more. After a five year hiatus, one of South Africa’s beloved ensembles are back with a new lead singer and their distinctive fusion of African and contemporary styles you love from them. This morning, two of their group members are joining us to share the new chapter of their musical journey. To tell us about their latest

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22:35

Policy directive to ICASA & transformation in the...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/18

Earlier this week, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi sent a policy directive to ICASA regarding the 30% local ownership rule through equity equivalent programmes. This has sparked renewed debate on Starlink and drawn backlash from political parties ANC and EFF who see it as undermining transformation. On 27 May 2025, the ad hoc committee for Communications and Digital Technologies asked the Minister what his engagement was with ICASA on appropriate course of

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36:32

Municipal Watch - Challenges faced under hijacked...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/18

The killing of popular DJ and TV personality Warrick Stock on Tuesday has brought the spotlight back on the problem of hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD. As investigations are still going on, some reports suggest that his company was contracted to protect some of the buildings in the city. So for this morning we thought to look at the challenges faced in dealing with hijacked buildings. For emergency workers, business, residents and other users, what is it like? To help us understand, we

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45:39

Commission on Khoi-San Matters

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/17

This past Monday, the Commission on Khoi-San Matters began its Community Structures Investigation in the Eastern Cape. They are starting with the Korana who are identified as one of the main groups in the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. The Commission says that for the next three months, similar investigations will be conducted with the other groups like the Cape Khoi, Griqua, Nama and San. To try and understand why such a process in necessary and what they are hoping to achieve, also why

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27:08

2025 African Visa Openness Index

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/17

The 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) is a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission that tracks progress toward greater regional integration, economic cooperation, and free movement of people. The AVOI serves as a vital tool for the continent to monitor the remaining visa restrictions that contradicts its aspirations for a more connected and prosperous Africa. In this year's edition, visa openness score across Africa has plateaued despite individual

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21:25

SANBI National Biodiversity Assessment 2025

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/17

Every year, the scientists and insitutions around the country help the South African National Biodiversity Institute to track the rich ecosystems, genetic diversity and species of our nation. This study provides evidence-based insights to guide policy, strengthen governance, and mobilise collective action across government, business, and civil society. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this National Biodiversity Assessment and highlights the importance of biodiversity as a national priority

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41:30

Talking Finance : 16 December

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/15

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Festive Season: From the Kennel to the Crib initiative

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/15

As we get closer to the festive break, the team thought to bring you a story that may spread festive cheer for our listeners who have a soft spot for pets. Our next guest will speak to us about their work as an animal rescue and their latest collaboration with Lucky Hustle to house man's best friend into their forever homes. So far, two dogs (Buster and Oscar) have found their forever homes. There is just one more furry friend, Titan, that needs to find a home with just 10 days to Christmas. To tell

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46:29

Last week the ANC’s National General Council resolved...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/15

Last week the ANC’s National General Council resolved that those who are members of the South African Communist Party sitting in joint election structures, must recuse themselves. This follows the SACP’s decision to go it alone in the next local government elections. Let's take a listen to what ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said regarding the issue at the NGC… Speaking at the NGC moments after President Ramaphosa's announcement, SACP’s first deputy general secretary Mandla

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38:12

Friday Wind Down with DJ SBU

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/14

Our next guest hails from the streets of Tembisa, Gauteng and started his journey as a volunteer at Tembisa Info Radio before joining the growing powerhouse, YFM. He brought us megahits, acted on several household TV favorites and found record labels. He has become a cultural icon who juggles radio, entrepreneurship, writing new books and making music. This morning, he shares his latest EP: “Its My House: Chapter 1”. It is a double mixtape with Chapter 2 coming out on 16th Decembrr

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44:03

The State of the Public Service in 2025

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/12

As we begin to wrap the year, we reflect on the state of the public service. In 2025, we have seen multiple legal processes investigating failures within public entities. We have seen proceedings investigating the fitness of office for public officials. This is where we have heard testimonies reflecting the abuse of power, intimidation of junior officials, sexual harrassment/violence claims without any interventions made to protect victims and the decision-making of public servants. In this hour, we

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58:39

Municipal Watch: Collins Chabane Municipality/Mukhomi...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/11

Last week we received a call from Javu Mthombeni who is a resident of Mukhomi village in Malumulele in the province of Limpopo. He was telling us about a road project taking place in his area without any of them knowing about it. The residents are suspicious because they say that the road is only along the mayor’s house and his second wife. Guest: Javu Mthombeni – Resident of Mukhomi Village in Malamulele Guest: Colbert Mabasa - Chair of the Mukhomi Project Steering Committee (They

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G20 WRAP: BTS OF THE LEADERS SUMMIT

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/11

As we reflect on a successful G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa, we take a moment to bring you behind the scenes at the G20 Media centre where our very own Lerato Tsebe spoke to some of the powerful players at the global showpiece. She sat down with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat on some of the economic breakthroughs made during South Africa’s G20 Presidency and how it has strengthened Africa’s position as a key global economic player. She

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18:01

G20 WRAP: BTS OF THE LEADERS SUMMIT

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/11

G20 WRAP: BTS OF THE LEADERS SUMMIT During our time at the G20 Media Centre, we had a privilege to speak to some of the 42 foreign missions who had sent delegations to South Africa during the G20 Leaders Summit. On the sidelines of the Summit, our G20 correspondent Lerato Tsebe spoke to Ms Oh Hyun-Joo, a senior representative of the South Korean delegation that visited South Africa during the G20 Leaders Summit weekend. She is a senior principal official who oversees the Republic of Korea’s

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18:08

The Transformation of South Africa’s Monetary...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/12/10

The Transformation of South Africa’s Monetary Architecture Report A new research report from the National Planning Commission has unpacked South Africa's complex financial ecosystem and proposes ways that it can be transformed to benefit more people as well as address inequalityThe concept of ‘monetary architecture’ is introduced as a means to understand the architecture of this complex financial ecosystem, providing a basis for recommendations to establish the macro-financial

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