The Talking Point
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.Social links:
Johannesburg Art Gallery and the dilapidation of public artwork
Guest: Guiletta Talevi - Journalist and co-founder at Currency Guest: David Fleminger - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg In a recent article, the Johannesburg Ar…
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#CitizensCorner: HSRC GBV Report and how we should interpret the findings
Guest: Adv Brenda Madumise-Pajibo - Director Wise 4 Afrika Guest: Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya - Acting Project Leader for the Indlulamithi Scenarios Trust Guest: Javu Baloyi – Spokesperson for the Commission for Gender Equality Guest: Dr Mpumi Zungu – Research Director in the Public Health, Societies a…
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Johannesburg Art Gallery and the delapipdation of public artwork
In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork worth millions damaged after years of neglect. The Johannesburg Art Gallery belongs to the people and is currently under the custodianship of the City of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is also…
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Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch
This morning, Bryan unpacks the reason why Death is not the only event that requires cover. To tell us more, we are joined by… Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited
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I Wish Somebody Told Me
Today marks the start of a new book reading on the show and we decided to speak to our next guest to share what to expect from this new book that explores a subject matter that affects us all: Money. To share her motivation for sharing her insights on how we can build wealth and what to expect in t…
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New alcohol harm reduction
The National Treasury has just published a policy review on the taxation of alcoholic beverages South Africa. This review may change the minimum unit price of alcohol and this may inform how alcohol may be taxed in the upcoming budget for 2025. This review could become a key intervention that may c…
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Law vs Ubuntu, where do we find the balance?
Last week so many of you agreed with Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Nchavheni when she said that the trapped illegal miners at a mine in Stilfontein. The news made headlines with human rights groups feeling that government is acting inhumainly. Let's take a listen to what she had to say whil…
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Friday Wind Down with Zoe Modiga
Guest: Zoë Modiga - Musician Our next guest hails from Mgungundlovu and describes her music as an African contemporary. She describes her sound as the merging of afro-opo, funk, rock, soul and new wave. She draws inspiration from Lebo Mathosa, Nina Simone, Letta Mbulu and Busi Mhlongo. The last t…
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Was Shaka Zulu a Zulu?
Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled King Shaka’s statue at KwaZulu-Natal’s King Shaka International Airport. He said that the AmaZulu King’s legacy of a statesman and unifier is still relevant for present-day South Africa. The 11 metre high statue took 14 years in the making, as the initia…
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MAMAS Alliance – SHARE Conference
Let’s tell you now about a positive story by NGOs calling themselves the MAMAS Alliance. They are made-up of 36 NGOs and collectively care for over 70,000 children throughout the country where they provide critical support in areas such as education, healthcare, nutrition, and community development…
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