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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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6:14

Proudly SA, Buy local Summit

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/18

Guest: Neptal Khoza - Head of Market Development at Santama We speak now to some of the companies that have contributed to making the campaign a success over the years as we welcome

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15:18

How water reuse can positively influence water...

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/18

Guest: Dr Jennifer Molwantwa - CEO of the Water Research Commission South Africa is a water scarce country and is facing aprojected to have a 17% deficit by 2030. Some of contributing factors to our water scarcity challenges include water leaks, wastage and illegal connections. South Africans use 61,8% more water than the world average (up to 279 litres, per day). This conference will be unpacking how water reuse can be a crucial strategy for water security. Our next guest helps us unpack how

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11:14

OB: Global water security and the impact that water...

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2025/03/18

The international average water usage per day is 173 litres. Global water security is under threat as a result of climate change and increased demand for water in urban areas. There has been a shift towards a water-saving model where water reuse can be the key to create sustainable water supply. Water reuse reclaims water from a variety of sources. The water is treated and gets reused it for beneficial purposes. This includes agriculture and irrigation, potable water supplies, groundwater

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42:38

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/18

Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited This morning, Bryan talks about the following topic: What investment strategy should younger people have in relation to their investment. He now joins us to expand on the issue…

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10:31

OB: Plans to build Water Reuse facilities in Cape Town

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2025/03/18

Cape Town is not only a host city for this conference but has made interventions to save and reuse 300 million litres of water in the next 5 years. Our next guest will speak to us on the plan to build Water Reuse facilities in Cape Town, Beaufort West and Mossel Bay. We also want to unpack how getting consumers to socially accept water reuse in formal water supply and framing it as a meaningful response to water scarcity. Chairperson Portfolio Committee

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45:18

Annual Anti-Racism week: Any sign of things getting...

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/17

The 14th till the 21st of Match is marked as Anti-Racism week. This year is very significant as it not only marks 10 years of the campaign, but also 70 years of the Freedom Charter and the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. South Africa is a signatory to it, binding itself to taking concrete measures to illuminate all forms of racial discrimination. Sadly though is that our country continues to experience incidents of racism and

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13:34

Proudly SA, Buy local Summit

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/17

We come to you live this morning from the Sandton International Convention Centre where Proudly South Africa is hosting their annual Buy Local Summit. The event is aimed at not only promote local procurement, but also get big business to source from local SMMEs while establishing market access for member companies. To talk about some of the successes over the years and who the campaign is received by business, we are joined by… Guest:Howard Gabriels - Chairperson of Proudly SA

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OB: Proudly SA, Buy local Summit

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2025/03/17

Guest: Masha Kumire - Corporate Brand Director at South African Breweries We continue speaking to some of the companies that made the annual event possible to also get their views on the success of the campaign as we welcome..

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25:15

Property

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/14

According to Lightstone's latest Residential Property Index, national year-on-year house price inflation remains steady at 2.2%. At a provincial level, the Western Cape inflation significantly outperformed Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal. In terms of property segments, annual inflation for High-Value properties has risen to 2.3%. Meanwhile, the Low-Value properties (under R300 000) remained steady at 8.7%. Mid-Value properties (under R1,2 million) remained steady at 2.1%, and Luxury properties (over R5

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29:00

Friday Wind Down with MUNEYI

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/14

Our next guest hails from rural Venda and was raised by his beloved grandmother. His debut single, 'Lufuno' was his breakthrough moment in the industry and his audiences are captivated by his traditional/folk-indie sound. He has shared the stage with the nation’s brightest stars: Nduduzo Makhathini, The Muffinz, Keenan Meyer, Msaki and Una Rams. This morning, he returns to the #FridayWindDown to share his upcoming EP, catch up on his journey over the past two years and play some of his new

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41:47

Recognition of the Khoisan community as the first...

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/14

In the last few weeks, our listeners have been asking us to discuss the Khoisan community and their recognition as an indigenous people of South Africa. In recent weeks, the Presidency has gotten an eviction order on a group that camped on the Union Building lawns after countless attempts to engage regarding land and protected territories. In this hour, we delve into the heritage of the Khoisan as the first community in this land; their recognition as indigenous people and protected territories; the

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49:26

Municipal Watch: Rand West Local Municipality

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/13

We turn our focus on the Rand West Local Municipality which governs Randfontein, Westonaria, Mohlakeng, Bekkersdal, Venterspos and Finsbury. They have been battling water, electricity and Zama Zama issues in the mining area that falls under them. Floods are a big challenge as they've destroyed infrastructure leading to sewage spillage in some of the surrounding townships. There was also an incident earlier this year where a two-year-old child died in a manhole incident. Guest: Cllr William Matsheke

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24:12

SASSA gold cards to Postbank how is the process going?

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/12

We speak now to the South African Postbank about the process of converting the SASSA gold cards to the Postbank Black Cards. The date has been postponed to the 20th of March as many of the beneficiaries were panicking as the last deadline was drawing closer. To remind beneficiaries what they need to know and also how the process is going so far, we are joined by… Guest: Nikki Mbengashe - CEO of Postbank

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43:10

What can the Finance Minister do to increase revenue?

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2025/03/12

What makes this year’s Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana make headlines is the proposal of a VAT increase. Opposition parties and civil society groups had vowed to oppose any VAT increase citing the impact it will have on the poor. So many suggestions have been made, even by members of the public as to what the government needs to do to increase revenue. So this morning, we thought to speak to experts on whether a VAT increase is the only solution and where else he should be

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9:03

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/12

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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27:40

#ShutDownEverywhereYouGo report

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/11

Internet shutdowns have risen to and all-time high. According to the 2024 Access Now report, there were 21 blackouts in 15 countries on the African continent. Due to the report, the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights passed a resolution on internet shutdowns (ACHPR.Res.580) and elections since March last year. On a more global scale, 296 shutdowns have taken place across 54 countries. This reflects societies that access to the internet is becoming precarious. Our next guest has

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41:32

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/11

This morning Bryan talks about how no one can predict what the short-term future holds when it comes to investing. He now joins us to expand on the issue… Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

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22:36

10 Years since Rhodes Must Fall/Fees

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/10

It was 10 years ago (9th of March 2015) when Chumani Maxwele threw faeces on the statue of Cecil John Rhodes on the University of Cape Town's upper campus. This singular act gave birth to the #RhodesMustFall movement and became a catalyst for heightening the #FeesMustFall movement. This movement which remains active as thousands of students took to the streets last month to raise the same issues. The movement was initially about the removal of the statue of Cecil Rhodes, a symbol that protesters

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55:52

Strengthening laws to protect whistleblowers, where...

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/10

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamokoko Kubayi has added her voice in condemning the brutal killing of another whistleblower and community activist, Pamela Mabini. Her murder on Friday at her home in Gqeberha again sparked outrage bringing to light the continued problem of assassination of outspoken social justice activists. One of the things Minister Kubayi pointed to in a statement is reviewing legislation to close loopholes that hinder the safeguarding community activists,

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28:43

Friday Wind Down with 340ML

The Talking Point ·

2025/03/08

Our next guests has been keeping us dancing since the early 2000s since we were first introduced to the single: Midnight. Forged in Johannesburg, their music reflects not only their Mozambican heritage but also the melting pot of South African culture. Their sound is influenced by Reggae, Dub, Jazz and Afrobeat. Their music also reflected the times, highlighting themes such as: identity, migration, social justice, and cultural pride. Next weekend, the band is reuniting for a one-time-only South

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