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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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14:09

Determining the valuation of a property

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/23

Guest: Esteani Marx - Business Development Executive at Lightstone Properties In South Africa, the general valuation of a property significantly impacts rates and taxes. The municipality compiles a general valuation roll, which includes the market value of all rateable properties. The municipality uses the property's market value to calculate the amount of rates and taxes charged. This value is then multiplied by a rate in the rand (determined by the municipal council) to arrive at the final

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39:54

Citizens Corner: Department of Employment and...

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/23

Last week we spoke to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, Cosatu and ActionSA about the problems faced by people applying for their UIF. Unfortunately the Department of Employment and Labour was not available to give their views as to what exactly is causing the long queues and bad treatment at labour centres. We received calls of people waiting in queues from 4am only to be told that the system is off-line or it's knockoff time. So this morning the department has agreed to

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45:25

Personal Finance with Sandy van Der Zanden

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/22

This morning, Sandy will be discussing how to Grow Your Money Through Market Cycles. He now joins us in studio to continue the conversation… Guest :Sandy van der Zanden - Associate at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

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11:32

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/22

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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31:56

Health civil society organizations calling on...

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/22

Earlier this year, the US announced the halt of funding for foreign aid around the world. In South Africa, this impacted the PEPFAR initiatives that contributed in the fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and other chronic diseases. At the time, the Minister of Health Aaron Motswaledi stated that it would meet with National Treasury to make emergency funds available to help the 29 districts that have been recognized as hotspots for new infections. The South African government needs R2,82 billion to plug the

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33:35

Road fatalities and the impact they have on hospitals

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/21

As the public holidays period continues, there is a sharp focus on the road fatalities as holidaymakers celebrate religious and national public holidays over the next few weeks. Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy has introduced harsher penalties for driving under the influence given after a review of prevention strategies by after the 30% increase in vehicle accidents caused by drunk driving during the 2024/25 festive season. Besides harsher penalties, one must consider the impact and pressure it

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32:39

The Dangers of Sexual Grooming for young children in SA

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/17

When we talk about the gender-based violence pandemic in South Africa, we often do not talk about sexual grooming and how it plays a role in rape culture. Child Grooming is an offense where an adult subjects a child to psychological manipulation and violation of their developing sexuality. A perpetrator will make use of their adult authority or economic resources to draw a child into a relationship that is for the benefit of the perpetrator’s sexual desires. Children can fall victim to sexual

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47:06

Municipal Watch: Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality

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2025/04/17

The Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality is situated in the North West province under the Bojanala Platinum District. Under them is Swartruggens, Koster and Derby. Other than poor roads and a lack of water, they were also in the news for groundbreaking court cases. In 2020 the High Court in Mafikeng ruled that the municipality was in breach of its legal obligations in that they failed to deliver water and sanitation services. This then allowed residents to take over some of the services like water

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14:05

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/16

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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14:21

Head injuries and school sports

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/16

In South Africa, sports injuries have doubled at school level in contact sports like rugby, cricket, soccer and basketball. Rugby has one of the highest incidence of concussion in team sports where 10 to 15% of high school rugby players will suffer a concussion every season. It carries the inevitable risk of head injuries, ranging from minor concussions to severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). The early detection of head injuries is essential for effective treatment and prevention of further

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39:43

Citizens Corner: Chaos and the UIF

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/16

For quite some time on this show especially the Open Line we've been getting calls on the chaotic situation for those applying for UIF. Just yesterday (Tuesday) we got more calls of people expressing frustration. Long queues, long waiting periods, the process of applications and the list goes on. One person on the voice note spoke about how they've given up. Let's take a listen… Guest: Jan Mahlangu - Retirement Funds Policy Coordinator at Cosatu Guest: Boyce Maneli - Chairperson of

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44:31

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/15

This morning Bryan is asking where it is a wise person or a foolish person who tries to time their investments in the market. He now joins us in studio to continue the conversation… Guest:Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

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29:13

Striking disparities in employment across South Africa

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/15

Our next guest wrote a new research note using spatial economic activity data to uncover the underperformance of cities in the last decade when it comes to employment opportunities. In this research, the paper explores and compares the findings of six metropolitans: Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini. The study noted that while the City of Cape Town is the best performing when it comes to economic opportunities at 20%, Nelson

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37:35

Justice and Gender Apartheid round table

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/14

As we mark Freedom Month in this country reminding us of years of an oppressive system, the Malala Fund in partnership with the End Apartheid Gender Campaign, the Civic Engagement Project and Lawyers for Human Rights will this coming Wednesday host a roundtable discussion looking at gender-based discrimination. The gathering made-up of some of South Africa’s prominent women and activists from Afghanistan will explore how law, activism and solidarity can confront structural oppression. The

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38:13

Unpacking the Fiscal Framework process in Parliament

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/14

As the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces prepare for their Easter break, we thought to revisit and reflect on the fiscal framework process that has unfolded before our eyes in recent weeks. We wanted to reflect on the responsibilities the standing committee on finance in parliament in facilitating the process of establishing a report and passing the budget. The framework establishes economic policy and revenue projections and sets the overall limits for government spending. The

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31:45

Using history to remind us of our freedom today

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/11

Often on the Open Line we receive voice notes from very disgruntled South Africans complaining about not enjoying the fruits of this democracy. The month of April is meant to remind us about where we come from as it is the month that saw South Africans of different races and class vote for the first time together for a democratically elected president and ruling party. 31 years into our democracy and freedom, how do we use our bitter history to appreciate the freedoms we are enjoying today? What is

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30:08

#FridayWindDown with Kekelingo

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/11

Our next guest hails from Soweto and his musical journey started back in 2001 when his arts and culture teacher assigned him to create musical instruments. Kekelingo started off by building plastic drums, from recycled buckets and tins. In the process, he built a plastic horn made of plastic bottles and a roll-on container. It produced saxophone and trumpet sounds. In 2008, Kekelingo would go on to meet the late Hugh Masekela. Masekela was fascinated by the sounds produced by Kekelingo's horn (The

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36:26

The Relationship between the Government of National...

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/10

This week, we saw the aftermath of the Budget Speech vote being passed in Parliament as the fissures within the Government of National Unity (GNU) widened. Doubt has been cast over the coalition government as many expected the departure of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Meanwhile, the African National Congress (ANC) has stated it remains committed to the GNU despite the budget impasse and has called for a reset with its governing partners. The ANC has spent time responding to pressure mounting from

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41:54

Municipal Watch: Ntwane villagers build their own bridge

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/10

Villagers of an area called Ntwane in the Province of Limpopo made it into the news agenda for building their own bridge after not getting help from their local Elias Motsoaledi municipality. Not only did the elderly people donate funds towards the construction, but also took part in building it. As we all know that this is not an easy thing to do, they approached the Human Rights Commission in Limpopo in a desperate move to force the municipality to help them. Residents claim that the municipality

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13:04

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Talking Point ·

2025/04/09

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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