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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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22:52

Public service to be professionalised

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/08

Guest: Commissioner Vusumuzi Mavuso: Public Service Commission (PSC) Guest: Janine Erasmus,Website Editor at Corruption Watch At one time or another, most of us have been on the receiving end of a public service we were promised, that never materialised. While there are undoubtedly pockets of excellence in the public service, South Africans still speak about the negative experiences they’ve had. These complaints range from poor service at hospitals, to parents struggling to get their children

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7:08

US-Iran Ceasefire agreement

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/08

Guest: Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher: Humanity at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) and former Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC Two weeks. That’s the length of the ceasefire that’s in place between the United States and Iran. In usual fashion, both sides are claiming victory. But even though it’s temporary, the world is responding with an enormous sigh of relief. As part of the concessions, The US will stop bombing Iran for 2-weeks

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11:43

SA receives injectable PreP doses

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/08

Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health The first batch of injectable HIV prevention doses has arrived in the country. It consists of 37 920 doses of Lenacapavir. This will allow for the department of Health to roll out the phased implementation plan will be outlined

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19:12

As of last week, it’s costing us more to get around....

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/07

Guest: Benji Shulman: Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute Guest: Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist at Momentum Guest: Sibusiso MBOTO: Advocacy coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group. As of last week, it’s costing us more to get around. The price of petrol went up by more than 3-rand a litre last week while diesel went up by over 7-rand. But the fuel price increase wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been, because government

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47:31

Part 2 reburial of the KhoiSan remains

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/06

On the 27th of March, Cathy Mohlahlana gave a historical perspective of the burial of the human remains that were repatriated from the Glasgow Museum after they were put on display by colonial governments more than a century ago. Speaking at the burial ceremony, President Cyril Ramaphosa called it a theft and even spoke about the possibility of compensation. Let's play you an excerpt of what he said on that day… So this morning we get the perspective of Iziko Museum based in Cape Town to give

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41:45

Final Wind Down with Jesse Clegg and Msaki

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/06

Final Wind Down with Jesse Clegg and Msaki:Our next guest has joined forces and recently released their new EP, Entropy. It is a six-track collaborative project exploring themes of loss, transformation, and rebirth, crafted across cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, and New York. The highly anticipated EP blends diverse global soundscapes and heartfelt lyricism, reflecting the duo’s three-year creative journey and deepening artistic friendship. Alongside the release, they

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15:34

What's new this time

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/02

This morning (Thursday) The Transport Department launched it's road safety campaign on the eve of the Easter weekend. The sad part is that despite all the road safety campaigns, fatalities on our roads are not decreasing. Where are we going wrong and what's the point of these campaigns if the situation on our roads does not change? To talk about what new thing the department is bringing this time around, we are joined by…

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45:41

Cities Economic Outlook 2026

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/02

The Cities Economic Outlook report for 2026 has revealed that metros in the country are under strain due to the difficulty of balancing a high population growth and economic activity. Metros were always seen as the engines for national growth, as they house most of the manufacturing hubs and industry. The report which is compiled by National Treasury, Human Sciences Research Council and some of the leading universities goes on to reveal that it's no longer the traditional productive industries that

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44:35

Fuel Prices: What more would we like to see...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/01

Unions and other civil society movements have welcomed government’s efforts to reduce the fuel prices that were meant to increase with a significant amount. The petrol price was going to go up by more than 5-rands while diesel was going to increase by more than 9-rands. The prices are still going to go up from the beginning of May. As long as the war between Israel, USA and Iran continues, fuels prices are going to be severely affected. So this morning we thought to talk about what more we

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19:36

Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/04/01

South Africa is taking a bold step toward closing one of its most persistent gaps — the digital divide. A new R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap, unveiled by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, sets out an ambitious plan to achieve universal high-speed broadband access by 2035. This is more than just an infrastructure plan — it’s a blueprint for building an inclusive digital economy. The roadmap looks at everything from

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46:41

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/31

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, today’s programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few years. Bryan has grouped together questions of a similar nature that he thinks are really important in becoming more financially organised.Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

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22:47

The ongoing embargo on Cuba: Cuba is experiencing a...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/30

The ongoing embargo on Cuba:Cuba is experiencing a severe economic and energy crisis with widespread nationwide blackouts and critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The situation has been intensified by strict U.S. sanctions, an oil blockade, and the loss of fuel shipments from Venezuela. In an effort to assist with the humanitarian crisis that is developing, the Nuestra América Convoy has delivered the first shipment to for the communities affected by the ongoing embargo. To tell us

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21:19

City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/30

City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to climate change in urban areas :As temperatures rise across South Africa’s cities, the impacts of extreme heat are not felt equally. In wealthier suburbs, tree-lined streets and open spaces help keep temperatures down. However, in densely populated areas such as Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, there is limited vegetation and high-density housing with heat-retaining materials that can push temperatures dramatically higher—by as much as

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43:46

SA breeding ground for corruption:This morning we...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/30

SA breeding ground for corruption:This morning we revist that one cancer of corruption that's plaguing the country. Procurement seems to be at the centre of as most investigations are centered around the manipulation of tender processes. Just last week we say high ranking police officers in the procurement decision arrested for procurement related charges. Worst of all is that even the national police commissioner has been summoned for the same problem. How did we get here? Why has procurement

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47:01

#FridayWindDown with Maleh

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/27

Our next guest hails from the Kingdom of Lesotho and stands among Southern Africa’s most captivating vocalists. She is celebrated for her rich Afro-Soul sound and timeless storytelling. Her musical journey began with the Afro-Pop group Kaya, whose debut album Kunzima earned a Metro FM Award for Best Newcomer back in 2005, marking the start of a remarkable career grounded in authenticity and soulful artistry. Her solo breakthrough came with Step Child (2011), a 12-track Neo Afro-Soul gem that

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43:11

Khoisan repatriation

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while government is happy about the return and reburial of 63 Khoi and San people in the Northern Cape, institutions need to start looking at redress as well. The remains of 63 Khoi and San people, who were unethically removed from their graves more than a century ago, have been reburied at Kinderlê near Steinkopf in the Northern Cape. Speaking at the reburial yesterday, Ramaphosa said the ceremony forms part of healing the past… To talk about the

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18:34

South African early childhood development platform...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/26

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life can shape their future and now, a South African platform helping parents through that journey is gaining global recognition. Parent Sense has been selected for a leading international fellowship at the Thrive Center at Georgetown University, spotlighting its work in improving early childhood development and parental support. Founded by our next guest, the platform is all about supporting parents through pregnancy and early childhood the platform. To hear

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40:02

State and image of our police

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/26

When the news broke yesterday (Wed) that the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a summons, many greeted it with shock, but not surprised. Listeners asking who is next and who in the police is not corrupt? Most of the testimony that came out of the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee has really shocked all of us when we realise how far the web of criminality extends. As a nation, how difficult is it going to be for us to trust the police ever again

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40:31

Perspective on the constitution and human rights

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/25

March in South Africa is celebrated as Human Rights Month and what makes it more significant this year is that it marks 30 years of our Constitution. Former President Nelson Mandela singed it into law on the 10th of December1996. Let’s take a listen to how former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron describes the Constitution and what it has achieved. Guest: Advocate Shireen Said - Deputy Director-General for Constitutional Development in the Department of Justice and Constitutional

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20:19

New TB testing device innovation may provide a...

The Daily Discourse ·

2026/03/25

As we reflect on the ongoing fight against tuberculosis, we turn our attention to a new innovation in testing which could be a game-changer for high-burden communities. Researchers at the University of Pretoria are developing a groundbreaking handheld device that could transform how TB is detected and screened. It’s called MARTI — a compact device that fits in the palm of your hand and requires just a single drop of blood. No sputum samples, no needles, and no lab delays. Early

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