The Daily Discourse
The Daily Discourse
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:
7,897 clip(s)
- 1
Speaking out against corruption can come at a devastating personal cost. Just ask former City of Johannesburg senior manager and whistleblower Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo. In an emotional interview with us a few days ago, she laid bare the price she’s paid for blowing the whistle — disciplinary hearings, former colleagues allegedly giving false testimony against her, and financial ruin after struggling to find work, despite ultimately being vindicated.25:10 - 2
Finding clothes you can actually afford in South African stores is becoming increasingly difficult. So, it’s little wonder that shoppers are flocking to online giants like Shein and Temu, where rock-bottom prices and the convenience of shopping from home are hard to resist.32:59 - 3
10-billion rand worth of relief that the Finance Minister announced in terms of the Fuel Levy during his Mid-Term Budget. Minister Godongwana is implementing a cut to the Fuel Levy after fuel prices soared to an all-time high this month.10:35 - 4
Civil society organisation, Equal Education, is not charmed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Mid-Term Budget, delivered yesterday afternoon.04:29 - 5
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been denied bail in his rape case — but the controversy surrounding him is far from over. Arrested at a Sandton strip club last month, Sibiya faces a string of serious charges, including the alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl, the alleged rape of an 18-year-old, human trafficking and firearms law violations.11:45 - 6
At two this afternoon, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement. It’s more than just a mini-budget — it’s a reality check on the state of South Africa’s economy, government’s spending priorities, and what lies ahead for our public finances.08:26 - 7
We usually have Brian Hirsch in on a Wednesday, buthis colleague, Sandy van der Zanden is in for him this morning. And we're asking the question: Beyond the Rand: Is Your Wealth Too South African?18:42 - 8
As fuel costs continue to climb, could New Energy Vehicles be part of the solution for South African drivers? We’ve explored biofuels, and now we turn to the global shift towards cleaner energy in transport.25:36 - 9
KwaZulu-Natal has secured R124.5 billion in investment commitments, smashing its R95 billion target and potentially creating more than 330,000 jobs. But Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the real test is turning these pledges into projects, economic growth and sustainable employment.16:50 - 10
In the City of Tshwane 408 residents have suffered gastrointestinal illness after drinking unchlorinated tap water, with the youngest victims, many under four years old, from Bronkhorstspruit, Zithobeni, Dark City, Rethabiseng and Sokhulumi. How does this level of failure happen?23:48 - View more clips