On the Daily Discourse, we've been examining why some court cases take years—sometimes decades—to reach finality. Earlier this week, we unpacked a land expropriation dispute in Tshwane that dragged on for 19 years.

On the Daily Discourse, we've been examining why some court cases take years—sometimes decades—to reach finality. Earlier this week, we unpacked a land expropriation dispute in Tshwane that dragged on for 19 years.Yesterday, we heard how overcrowded court rolls have led to mandatory mediation in ma…

Some welcome news for South Africa's agricultural sector: key export markets in the Far East are buying South African maize again.

Some welcome news for South Africa's agricultural sector: key export markets in the Far East are buying South African maize again. Vietnam and South Korea have emerged as major buyers at the start of the 2026/27 marketing season, which began in May. The renewed demand is providing a timely boost fo…

Have you ever dreaded going to work because of bullying, intimidation, or a toxic workplace culture? While difficult colleagues may be a reality in many organisations, the law is increasingly recognising the serious harm caused by toxic behaviour on the job.

Have you ever dreaded going to work because of bullying, intimidation, or a toxic workplace culture? While difficult colleagues may be a reality in many organisations, the law is increasingly recognising the serious harm caused by toxic behaviour on the job. A recent case at Wits University has hel…

Yesterday, we heard how overcrowded court rolls have led to mandatory mediation in many Gauteng cases. Now, attention is turning to another factor slowing down justice: so-called "Stalingrad tactics" — legal manoeuvres designed to delay proceedings.

Yesterday, we heard how overcrowded court rolls have led to mandatory mediation in many Gauteng cases. Now, attention is turning to another factor slowing down justice: so-called "Stalingrad tactics" — legal manoeuvres designed to delay proceedings. The issue was recently thrust into the spotlight …

A landmark court victory for South Africa's youngest citizens. Hundreds of organisations working in Early Childhood Development are celebrating after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that children have a constitutional right to ECD services.

A landmark court victory for South Africa's youngest citizens. Hundreds of organisations working in Early Childhood Development are celebrating after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that children have a constitutional right to ECD services. The court found that the KwaZulu-Natal Education Dep…

Yesterday, we heard from a listener in Lenasia South, Johannesburg, who reported seeing busloads of Malawian nationals arriving in the area, raising questions about who they were and why they were there.

Yesterday, we heard from a listener in Lenasia South, Johannesburg, who reported seeing busloads of Malawian nationals arriving in the area, raising questions about who they were and why they were there. While it's not yet clear whether the incidents are connected, reports indicate that around 500 …

Financial corner: Taxation ahead of the Tax season 

Financial Corner: Sandy Van DerZanden, Wealth Management at Anchor Capital speaks to Joanne Joseph about tax efficiency and investing in South Africa.

Too much homework badly impacting children's mental health 

A Cape Town Father, Joseph Nefdt who started the petition against too much homework speaks to Joanne Joseph about the petition and Professor Boitumelo Diale, Educational Psychologist & NRF SARChi Chair in Inclusive Rural Education and Early Childhood Development,Sol Plaatje University explains the …

Gauteng Judiciary opts for mediation to reduce the pressure on courts

Gauteng Judiciary opts for mediation to reduce the pressure on courts Peter van Niekerk, Executive Consultant for Mediation & Dispute Resolution at Fluxmans speaks to Joanne Joseph on the directive from the Gauteng Division of the High Court for matters to start with mediation in order to alleviat…

TV Licence issues explained 

Head of TV Licences at the SABC, Maphala Makgoba answered questions from listeners on their TV licence issues.