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The Talking Point

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.

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39:36

What to make of the latest spat between Ramaphosa and...

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/07

President Cyril Ramaphosa over the weekend issued a stern warning to John Steenhuizen, who is leader of the Democratic Alliance and Minister of Agriculture saying that any withdrawal from the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) on the national dialogue will be treated as insubordination. The DA announced their withdrawal from the process last month following Ramaphosa’s firing of Andrew Whitfield as Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition. Let’s take a listen to what

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39:04

Grey-area of sexual harrassment

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/04

Roy Gluckman-John is founder of Run to the Monster, an Equality, Diversity and Inclusions consulting and Implementation firm. He says that he has picked up some of the grey-areas on the issue of sexual harrassment. He feels that it is under reported because we don't see it as violent therefore not worth reporting. Those who are victims know the psychological damage it causes to them. What is it according to him that we are missing on the issue of sexual harrassment? He joins us now to share his

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32:55

Friday Wind Down with the Soweto Gospel Choir

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/04

Today’s Wind Down does not need an introduction. They have travelled the world and performed with some of the internationally acclaimed musicians. The Soweto Gospel Choir has really lifted the South African flag very high around the world and have an upcoming concert with DJ Morda. We are joined now by two of the members to talk about their journey… Guests: Vincent Jiyane – Choir Master of the Soweto Gospel Choir Guest: Mary Mulovhedzi – Choir Member

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22:46

Household income and home ownership

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/03

Low-income households in South Africa face an acute shortage of formal housing and up to 5 households are competing for a home ownership on a singular property. More than 80% of South Africa’s households earned under R26 000 per month and as a result, illustrates that affordability remains a major obstacle to most households having a property to call their own. For those earning less than R13 000 per month, this pushed many into backyard rentals, informal structures, or traditional dwellings

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52:31

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/03

We take you to the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga which has been in the news for allegations of jobs for friends by the Public Protector and also being probed by the SIU for unlawful conduct. Residents often phone into the show complaining about a lack of access to water and electricity that is constantly off. Roads are also in a bad state. To find out what some of the other challenges are and how the municipality is dealing with them, we are joined by… Guest: Cllr Matlanatso

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38:40

Citizens Corner: Active citizenry during disasters

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/02

The flood disaster in the Eastern Cape has seen many charities and NGOs come together to assist with the humanitarian crisis that unfolded. The death toll is said to be sitting at 102 after another body was recovered earlier this week. The disaster has been declared a national disaster. So for today’s Citizen’s Corner we speak to those individuals who’ve contributed in helping some of the victims. Many have spent their own funds to buy blankets, cook food, use their own cars to

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12:17

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/02

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe, looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025. Guest: Lerato Tsebe - Independent African Researcher

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16:58

NEDBANK INSURANCE

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/02

The next 5 weeks, we will be talking about the Money Matters campaign and how Nedbank Insurance can help you find relevant insurance solutions for every life stage. To tell us more about the Money Matters campaign, we are joined by…. Guest: Mercedes Hare – Head of Sales and Services at Nedbank Insurance

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41:36

Personal Finance with Sandy van der Zanden

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/01

This morning, Sandy joins us to discuss Personal Risk Cover and it is an important tool to protect your Financial Future. We are joined by… Guest (Studio): Sandy van der Zanden - Partner at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

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35:33

SETA and the skill development in South Africa

The Talking Point ·

2025/07/01

SETAs (Sector Education and Training Authorities) in South Africa face numerous challenges, including inefficient management, financial mismanagement, and difficulties in anticipating future skills needs. Some of the key functions of SETAs include skills development planning, quality assurance, facilitating learnerships and apprenticeships. These challenges contribute to a skills gap and hinder the effectiveness of SETAs in fulfilling their mandate of skills development and training. A recent higher

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33:00

What Happens next for South Africa's Young People?

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/30

In the past four weeks, we have commemorated youth month by exploring challenges that young people are facing including unemployment, mental health, what they would do if they were in leaders and the importance of the G20 summit for youth mobilization. Government, business and civil society have outlined some of their commitment to help young people find pathways to become real stakeholders in society. This morning, we shift our attention to the future and what happens next for this group that makes

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34:29

What to make of the DA vs ANC drama?

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/30

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula yesterday urged parties in the Government of National Unity to set aside political differences and stand together as one. This follows the DA's decision to withdraw from the upcoming National Dialogue scheduled for August. The DA did this in retaliation to President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to fire deputy minister of Trade and Industry, Andrew Whitfield last week. The had given Ramaphosa 48 hours to fire ministers implicated in the Zondo Commission. To make

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40:13

Social Compact and the Black archives: Why is it...

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/27

Our next guest held a public lecture which explores the idea of using Black intellectual life, struggles, memorial and creativity as the foundation for reimagining higher education in Africa. Since that lecture, he has brought together different stakeholders who play substantive roles in society to foster a sense of belonging, values and national identity. At the centre of this guiding principle are three questions: How do we collectively use our historical/national memory to fashion our society

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30:34

One Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt...

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/27

In this hour, we turn our attention to the global debt crisis—and how it’s choking development across the Global South. As public debt soars, more than 50 developing countries now spend over 10% of their tax revenue just servicing interest, leaving little room for investment in basic services like healthcare, education, transport, or energy access. A new landmark report, The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises, offers a bold plan to fix this. The

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39:04

Municipal Watch: Govan Mbeki Municipality

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/27

We take you to the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to talk about the state of service delivery under that municipality. The Freedom Front Plus issued a statement on Tuesday condemning how the municipality is being run. They say that municipal workers instructed residents of Secunda and Bethal residents to purchase power cables before their electricity could be restored. Water problems are also a major problem as the municipality is promising to fix the infrastructure. For yearsthe

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28:28

Friday Wind Down with Jeff Maluleke

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/27

Our next guest hails from Bushbuckridge. He has been the soundtrack of democratic South Africa. He made his breakthrough when he sign a record deal in 1995 and marks 30 years in the industry. He is a multi-award winning artist who has brought us hits such as Kilimanjaro, Sala, Vuya, Nsati, Khaya and others. This morning, he joins ahead of the release a new EP: Jomela. Inspired by his culture and real-life experiences, the new project tells a story about love and family. He writes about the daily

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43:23

Citizens Corner: 70 years of the Freedom Charter as a...

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/25

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32:16

Central Drug Authority seeking new directors

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/25

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41:36

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/24

As today is the last Tuesday of the month, this programme is dedicated to answering questions that have been submitted over the past few weeks. Bryan grouped together questions of a similar nature and will be addressing them as the hour progresses. Guest (Phone): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited (www.bhca.co.za)

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18:12

Top Scientist wins prestigious international award

The Talking Point ·

2025/06/24

Our next guest has been named as one of the winners of the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. She has been honoured for her contribution in the field of electrochemical microsensors for detecting contaminants in the environment, with applications in pharmaceuticals, food, health and energy. In her spare time, she advocates for greater inclusivity in STEM fields by mentoring students, early-career researchers and visits high schools in Bellville South. To

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