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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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62:56

Citizens Corner: Complaints around the EPWP

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/18

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at government’s Expanded Public Works Program that is meant to provide temporary work opportunities for unemployed people. We've been receiving calls from some of the individuals who say that they have not been paid regularly. Just yesterday (Tuesday) we received a voice note from some who say that they have not been paid and also claiming that the company has not been paying them regularly. Guest: Lennox Mabaso - Communications and National

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45:16

What About the Boys?

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/13

Our next guests have launched a new report on the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the boy child inSouth Africa. The “State of the Boy Child” report is a powerful national mirror—one that reveals both crisis and opportunity. The data is clear: boys are not only willing to change, they are desperate for the chance to do so. In the report, mentors recorded a rise in emotional intelligence with an 86% increase in emotional openness among boys. Between 2022 and 2024,

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25:16

Friday Wind Down with Lumanyano Mzi

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/13

Our next guest hails from Cape Town, but his musical talent transported him to the streets of New York. His musical journey began at the age of six when his curiosity led him to sneak out of his home to watch his father’s reggae band rehearse. The rest is history. His sound blends reggae, jazz, African music, and gospel. This self-taught drummer has worked alongside prominent South Africa and international artists such as Larry Klien, Sona Jobarteh, Terry Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Freshly

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12:31

PAID INTERVIEW: #OperationPhakamaVaal

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/13

The Gauteng Provincial Government has been leading a multi-sectoral Integrated Service Delivery Operation in Emfuleni Local Municipality from 2 to 8 June 2025. Due to the urgent service delivery needs identified during this period, the operation was extended by an additional week. This initiative forms part of a broader provincial strategy to improve the visibility and quality of essential services and is being implemented in collaboration with local municipalities. Importantly, this operation

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11:54

Running for the Ages

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/12

Earlier this week, we reflected on the Comrades Marathon by speaking to runners and unpacking their motivation to take on the ultimate human race. This morning, we speak to somebody who has not only conquered the marathon but he has made history by collecting his 50th medal at the age of 74. We speak to him about his love for running, the causes he has supported over the years and the legacy he has built over years. Guest: Louise Massyn - 50x comrades marathon medalist and

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18:38

Rage Bait on social media

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/12

Social media first started out as a platform for entertainment, information-sharing and Today, it has quickly established itself as a commerce platform where clicks have currency and influence is capital. According to Business Insider, the creator economy was worth $250 billion in 2023 and set to double by 2027. Rage Bait is part of this evolution and is designed to draw strong emotional reactions to posts. Our next guest has written an article outlining how anger has become a commodity that is

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42:21

Municipal Watch – Mamusa Local Municipality in chaos

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/12

Let’s take you to the Mamusa Local Municipality that is always in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time around ousted Speaker Gotsilekgosi Batsi is said to be holding parallel meetings with a few councilors which is in defiance of lawful meetings called by the municipality. This has also reportedly divided the council. Last month another story emerged that an outgoing municipal manager appointed an official to act in his place without council authorisation after he resigned. In April

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42:12

Citizens Corner: Understanding the RDP process

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/11

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at the process of applying for a RDP house and the laws around it. This was sparked by a call we received from Norah in Heidelberg on the open line with KG Moeketsi. They we given free stands and promised building plans also for free. But then most of the promises were never fulfilled. Guest: Tasneem Motara - Gauteng MEC for Human settlements

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11:46

G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/11

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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18:05

A new study reveals that one in five alcoholic drinks...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/11

Illicit alcohol market has grown to R25 billion industry in 2024. The sale of illicit alcohol not only impacts the public health sector and consumer safety, it also impacts public finance as the government has lost R16,5 billion in taxes from illicit alcohol. In a new study on illicit alcohol in South Africa, a consumer survey revealed that half (50%) of the participants knew somebody harmed by illicit alcohol and 29% of participants knew somebody who have lost their lives. Our next guest has teamed

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38:49

Fire Safety and the winter season

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/10

As temperatures plummet and weather warnings spread around the country this week, emergency services are on high alert for fires incommunities due to faulty appliances, paraffin, gas and unattended fires.In this hour, we talk about how we help communities stay vigilant, speak to fire survivors and what tools communities need to ensure they can prevent fires. We also talk about the role of emergency services and humanitarian organizations to help communities rebuild. Guest: Selepi Madisha - Fire

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Personal Finance with Sandy van der Zanden

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/10

This morning, Sandy joins us to discuss the importance of Budgeting and Investments. He will unpack a guide to Financial Wellness that will help listeners get their finances back on track. Guest: Sandy van der Zanden - Partner at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited

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29:17

Nigerian officials considering stricter border...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/09

In Nigeria, General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff) proposed the complete fencing of the nation's borders with its four neighbours. The suggestion is a drastic measure aimed at stemming the influx of armed groups and tackling escalating insecurity across the country. This marks the first time such a suggestion has been publicly put forth by a high-ranking Nigerian official. Let's listen into this audio from the security conference in Abuja... Nigeria's military is currently stretched thin

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42:53

GBV and Femicide, what are we not getting right?

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/09

The brutal murder of Olorato Mongale is again reminding us of the ugly scourge of the killing of women in our country. Almost every news bulletin has a story about a woman killed by her partner or male figure in their lives. We've also seen civil society organisations take to the street in protest against the killings and violence against women. Men organisations are also airing their voices calling for a united front with other men, but is the message reaching the right people? What is it that we

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Friday Wind Down with Kutlwano Masote

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/06

Our next guest hails from Soweto, Johannesburg and is one of the most sought-after orchestra conductors in South Africa. He grew up in a musical family and took up the cello at the age of eleven. In 2006, Masote made his conducting debut in a concert of the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Todd Matshikiza. He has went on to conduct and work alongside Kwesta, Khuli Chana, Kabomo, Maleh, Lira and Sibongile Khumalo. His twenty-five years as a professional classical music practitioner, combined with

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37:01

State-owned entities and the question of accountability

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/06

Open Secrets has applied to the North Gauteng High Court to review the conduct of the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority during the decade-long investigation into corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). The application asks the court to declare unlawful both the delay in finalising the investigations by the Hawks and the NPA, and the related failure by the NPA to decide whether to prosecute the perpetrators. This speaks to investigating and prosecuting corruption

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42:49

Municipal Watch: AG calling for mayors to be held...

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/05

Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke says it's about time that mayors, Speakers and council be held accountable for failures at municipalities. She was speaking during a parliamentary briefing on local government audit outcimes. I guess it's easier said than done because how then do we bypass the politics? Mayors and council are political appointments. We've seen how many municipalities have been voting out mayors before their terms end, then you get coalitions governing the municipalities where deals

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29:27

SA Food Safety Summit 2025

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/05

Food Safety Summit 2025 brought together experts, industry leaders, and passionate professionals to discuss science-based food safety solutions and strategies under the theme Safe Food In A Changing World. In 2025, South Africa experienced a severe food poisoning crisis with least 22 children dying and over 3,000 suspected cases reported. This discussion is happening ahead of the upcoming World Food Safety Day celebrations on 7 June. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the

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38:53

Citizens Corner: farm security in rural areas

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/04

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at how farming communities deal with crime. Many small-scale farmers become easy targets for stock theft and vandalism, not only to their property, but also tools and other things they use to do their processing. How do they cope and and what sort of measures do they put in place to save themselves? Guest: Peter Mashala - Farmer and farming journalist Guest: Roundy Peters - Director of Farmers Network South Africa Guest: Mr Tshibase - Deputy Chairperson

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G20 series with Lerato Tsebe

The Daily Discourse ·

2025/06/04

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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