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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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Last night, Bafana Bafana made history by qualifying...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/16

Last night, Bafana Bafana made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. This is the first time South Africa's men senior team will make an appearance at the football showpiece in 24 years. Our last qualification to the global tournament was for the 2002 edition of the FIFA World Cup in South Korea. As one may remember, South Africa automatically qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup as hosts. Despite the heartbreak of narrowly missing the 2022

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9:33

G20 Wrap Series

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/15

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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23:34

Empowering women and young people in food, land and...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/15

This past week marked a crucial moment as thought leaders gather at the conference on Accelerating Equality in Food, Land, and Water Systems, addressing urgent challenges impacting millions worldwide. The event highlighted solutions to systemic inequality in resource access and sustainability, topics currently dominating the global news agenda due to climate change and food security concerns. In South Africa, women only own 13% of farmable land and youth only have access to land through inheritance

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43:47

Police Corruption

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2025/10/15

Police Corruption On the back of proceedings at the Madlanga Commission and the SAPS Ad Hoc Committee, we wanted to have a discussion to reflect on what we have heard in evidence. What makes our men and women in blue vulnerable to corruption? Is it the salaries? Is it the working conditions? To share their insights, we are joined by…. Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Specialist Investigator & Crime expert (former police officer) Guest (Telephone): Tahir Maepa - Secretary General of the Public

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40:39

Madlanga commission revelations, what does it say...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/13

This morning we thought to start the week by reflecting on some of the revelations that came out of the Madlanga commission and also Parliament’s As Hoc committee on corruption in our state security agencies. We've heard how senior management in the South African Police and politicians are said to be linked to criminal syndicates. The commission is expected to resume this morning after a week’s adjournment after head of intelligence Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo fell ill after

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43:10

World Sight Day

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/09

Today (09 Oct) marks World Sight Day and we thought to talk dedicate this hour to highlight the plight of those who are visually impaired. What sort of challenges are they facing and also 31 years into our democracy what has improved? Often we get called from those who are visually impaired talking about a lack of job opportunities for them, what else is troubling them? To lead us in this conversation, we are joined by… Guest: Lewis Nzimande - National Executive Director at the South African

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32:45

Boardroom Dancing: Transformation Stories from a...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/09

Boardroom Dancing: Transformation Stories from a Corporate Activist Our next guest grew up as a shopkeeper’s daughter in the Eastern Cape, studied at the University of FortHare. When she entered the workplace in 1990, she started as a graduate trainee at Woolworths. Over a career spanning 35 years, she has spearheaded programmes that ensure the development of women and marginalised communities in the workplace and society. She has raised in the corporate ranks at multiple JSE listed companies

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56:17

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/07

Many of you are aware that Bryan has been with SAfm radio programme for many years. Bryan is often requested to help listeners with financial problems that they have had, and he can sure many will attest that he has been lucky enough to be able to help them. The one area where Bryan has had no success relates to the government employee pension fund. Numerous calls and emails sent to them over the years have gone unanswered. This morning, we are very fortunate to welcome Ephraim Kekana, the Director

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44:07

The Role of Churches in addressing

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/07

Guest: Rev Thabo Makgoba

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31:48

World Teachers Month.

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/06

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Friday Wind Down with Mthuthu

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/03

Our next guest hails from Ulundi, Kwa-Zulu Natal and describes himself as a folk singer. He has recently been nominated for this year's South African Music Awards for Best African Contemporary Album. His nominated album, Indumiso YabeNguni is a profound musical journey that goes beyond mere entertainment. It is a collection of songs that delve into the depths of human emotions and experiences. Through its enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, it invites listeners to contemplate their

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42:39

How localisation support is building stronger...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/03

Our next guest has written a new report on their recent partnership with furniture retailer, Coricraft. The report unpacks how a decision to shift their production of previously imported products back home and the impact this had on communities: creating jobs and improving local manufacturing competitiveness. More importantly, it showed what is possible given the uncertain economic outlook given recent tariff hikes and how Localisation support could help smaller businesses. To share their insights,

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27:10

South African children lagging in early education

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/03

The Thrive by Five Index has revealed that South Africa’s youngest learners are falling behind before they even reach Grade R. The survey which is conducted every three years has assessed 5-thousand children across 1388 Early Learning Programmes in all nine provinces also revealed that too many young children start school without the skills needed to succeed. To help us interpret these figures and some of the reasons behind the outcomes, we are joined by.. Guest: Simone Beukes - Operations

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44:10

Joseph Kabila death sentence, what does it mean?

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/02

Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death yesterday (Wed) in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges relate to accusations that he has been supporting rebel group M23 which is accused of terrorising the Eastern regional in the DRC. But then what does this mean for peace in that country? Also how much weight does Kabila carry in the politics of the DRC? To help us understand, we are joined by … Guest: Nixon Katembo - African analyst

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13:33

Nelson Mandela Bay an enabler of the automotive...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/01

Nelson Mandela Bay an enabler of the automotive sector's sustainability. The Challenges and Opportunities Guest: Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay

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8:04

NAAMSA: The Role of Special Economic Zones in the...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/01

Guest: Themba Khoza, COEGA Development Corporation NAAMSA: The Role of Special Economic Zones in the Automotive Sector

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16:09

Scene setting of event tone. Rationale behind the...

The Talking Point ·

2025/10/01

Scene setting of event tone. Rationale behind the Eastern Cape hosting SA AUTO WEEK. Guest (OB): MEC Mlungisi Mvoko, Acting Premier of the Eastern Cape Province

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9:11

State Theatre: Music of legends

The Talking Point ·

2025/09/19

State Theatre: Music of legends Our next guest is running a theatre production featuring the music of legends like Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube, and more. This is more than a show, it’s a journey through our heritage, memory, and identity. It is written and directed by Joel Zuma, with music direction by Victor Masondo & Joel Zuma and choreography by Lucky Cele. To share more about exciting projects, we are joined by…

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8:38

NEDBANK IMC OB

The Talking Point ·

2025/09/19

Our next guest just addressed delegates in a speech titled: Intellectual Property - What they didn’t teach you in marketing school. He joins us to tell us about the legal implications of the marketing and the importance of protecting intellectual property in the creative process in business. To share his insights, we are joined by… Guest: Craig Shapiro - Executive for Intellectual Property at ENS

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NEDBANK IMC OB

The Talking Point ·

2025/09/18

Our next guest opened this prestigious event with a speech titled: “It's All in the Mind! The Business Mindset”. She is a lifelong marketer with a keen eye for what really matters in business and joins us to set the scene for this conference at a time where business. To share her work, we are joined by… Guest: Dale Hefer - Chief Executive Officer of the Integrated Marketing Council (IMC)

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