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Mozambican opposition leader supports March and March but proposed marching to embassies
Concerns about the anti-illegal migration movements being used to push other agendas
Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign calls for peaceful marches
Gauteng health warns of a rise in substance-abuse linked psychosis
Police readiness for the anti-illegal immigration marches
July is Savings Month—but for many South Africans, saving feels more like a luxury than a choice.
Government is ramping up efforts to grow South Africa's construction sector. Today, the Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow rolls into Vanderbijlpark, bringing together government and industry to help build contractor capacity, unlock business opportunities and fast-track infrastructure delivery across the province
Government is ramping up efforts to grow South Africa's construction sector. Today, the Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow rolls into Vanderbijlpark, bringing together government and industry to help build contractor capacity, unlock business opportunities and fast-track infrastructure delivery across the province.
The debate over undocumented foreign nationals is intensifying. Leaders of the March and March movement, alongside government and business representatives, gathered yesterday for a Summit on Undocumented Foreign Nationals.
OB: Gauteng Contractor Development Roadshow at the Emerald Hotel in Vanderbijlpark.
A fresh debate over media freedom and the safety of journalists is unfolding. The South African National Editors' Forum has strongly condemned what it describes as an unprecedented and vitriolic attack by the MK Party on Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, following her report linking party leader Jacob Zuma to the March and March movement's planned protests on 30 June
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.
Some welcome news for South Africa's agricultural sector: key export markets in the Far East are buying South African maize again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial corner: Taxation ahead of the Tax season
Too much homework badly impacting children's mental health
Gauteng Judiciary opts for mediation to reduce the pressure on courts
TV Licence issues explained
JRA fleet halted due to a fuel crisis
Is South Africa really calling for all foreigners to leave, or is the real issue the failure to enforce immigration and labour laws? Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address on undocumented migrants and illegal employment, the Road Freight Association says the government has had the tools, proposals and legislation to tackle the problem for years.
A landmark court ruling has reshaped the debate around land expropriation in South Africa. The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the City of Tshwane’s decision to expropriate privately owned land that had been illegally occupied, ruling that the municipality could not sidestep a court-ordered eviction by taking ownership of the property instead
With the June 30 deadline set by protest groups fast approaching, police are urging calm. Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili has warned marchers not to carry dangerous or traditional weapons, as authorities unveil security plans for the planned shutdown and demonstrations, backed by a R600 million safety operation
Despite threats to South Africa's HIV funding, the country remains at the table. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is attending a high-level UN HIV meeting in the US, where global leaders, health experts and civil society groups are gathering to assess progress and map the next phase of the fight against HIV and AIDS.
The FW de Klerk Foundation has reportedly written to US President Donald Trump, urging him not to interfere with South Africa's HIV funding.
New book for the Daily Discourse book reading: In the shadow of the springs I saw
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela will challenge their MKP expulsion
SA has over reliance on Chinese manufacturing
New funding model for SABC instead of TV licences
Ebola Outbreak needs to be contained in DRC
The Green Youth Indaba wraps up in Sun City today
BMA Process high numbers at Beitbridge border post with the extending operating hours
Are South Africans gambling away money ?
Thousands of migrants are being repatriated and deported from Durban today
Organisations stand up against xenophobia
The South African Human Rights Commission is bringing together voices from across society
The strike at Legal Aid South Africa has entered its second day
South Africa is reflecting on three decades of hard-won legal gains for the LGBTQIA+ community
A unique celebration of South Africa’s cultural and intellectual heritage is taking place this weekend
Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s biggest challenges
Global conflict, rising inequality, mounting debt and the race to clean energy
Calls are growing louder for South Africa’s fight against Gender-Based Violence
South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre
South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre.
South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. Under the theme, "The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful," leaders from business, government and civil society are gathering to move beyond promises and focus on delivery, accountability and measurable impact.
Last week, we started an interesting discussion with financial advisor, Bryan Hirsch, on the issue of saving for your retirement. A few gremlins crept in which made it a little tricky to have a fluid conversation.
South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre.
South Africa's unemployment crisis remains one of the country's most pressing challenges, with millions still unable to find work despite efforts to stimulate economic growth.
South Africa's transformation journey is under the spotlight at the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Social media has become a fixture in the lives of millions of teenagers around the world. But in a move that's likely to spark fierce debate, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that from next year, children under the age of 16 will be barred from using social media platforms
Are boys being left out of important conversations about social responsibility and positive change? It's a concern many of our listeners have raised in recent weeks. One organisation working to address that gap is Primestars, which is actively engaging young men on one of South Africa's most pressing issues—Gender-Based Violence.
For many young South Africans, the journey to education is becoming increasingly dangerous. The Citizen reports that the Gauteng Department of Education has identified 245 high-risk schools plagued by violence, bullying and drug abuse.
Nearly 50 years after the 1976 Soweto Uprising, today's youth face a very different struggle.
What began as a search for work ended in tragedy. A family in Kranskop, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is mourning the loss of 44-year-old Sihle Makhaye, who was allegedly lured abroad with promises of employment, only to become entangled in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The Public Sector Association is proposing that civil servants be allowed to work-from-home for part of the time
Claims of a looming 30 June immigration deadline and warnings of R100,000 fines have sparked anxiety among employers across South Africa. But according to
The municipal workers' strike in Pietermaritzburg continues to take its toll, with critical repairs to power infrastructure stalled and residents and businesses in several suburbs left without electricity for days — in some cases, more than a week
The debate over sex work in South Africa is heading back to the courts, reigniting one of the country's most contested social and legal issues. Later this year, the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) will challenge the government, arguing that sex work should be fully decriminalised.
Counterfeit goods are costing South Africa hundreds of billions of rand, draining revenue from the economy and undermining legitimate businesses. Now, authorities are intensifying the fight against illicit trade.
South Africa's illicit cigarette market has reached crisis levels, with new research revealing that nearly six out of every 10 cigarettes sold in the country are illegal.
The gift of literacy can change a child’s life
Soweto 1976 Meets Fees Must Fall: Past and Present Struggles
Limpopo learners writing exams in a carport
Bafana Bafana opening game analysis
Tribal land woes
Charlotte Maxeke’s cancer crisis
South Africa introduces new quotas for the employment of foreign nationals
What does the law say about citizen's arrests
Finance Corner: Investment strategies for generating income
Transit Visas are given to refugees and asylum seekers
Eskom goes Green
After a distressed student contacted us about funding and accommodation problems linked to a National Skills Fund-supported aviation programme, we started digging.
A major change could be coming to the taxi industry. The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association is introducing cashless payments, meaning commuters may soon be able to tap a card instead of scrambling for the exact fare
Former Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi joins us to reflect on South Africa's longstanding migration challenges, including efforts to manage undocumented immigration, strengthen border controls, and address the growing influx of migrants entering the country.
A fresh twist in the case involving Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. After a judicial tribunal found him guilty of misconduct and the Judicial Service Commission escalated the matter to gross misconduct — a finding that could lead to impeachment — Mbenenge is now challenging both decisions in court.
If you own a home and receive a SASSA grant, this conversation could affect you. Last week, one of our listeners, Mike, contacted us after receiving a much smaller pension grant than he expected.
Cabinet has finally pulled the plug on South Africa’s controversial e-toll saga, scrapping billions of rands in historical debt and confirming that motorists who refuse to pay will not face prosecution.
Do we need to replace the Hawks?
G20 future Jobs Summit
Political reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's Migration crisis plans
Wits Professor gets prestigious international award for Science
Salga warns that youths are not registering to vote ahead of local elections
Anxiety is often seen as a women’s health issue, but the numbers tell a different story. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group says one in five men experience anxiety. Yet many men suffer in silence, reluctant to seek help or talk about their mental health.
Calling all South African writers! If you've been dreaming of seeing your work in print, this could be your opportunity. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, together with the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA), has reopened applications for the DSAC Publishing Hub.
Yesterday, the Eastern Cape Department of Basic Education told us it had closed schools in three districts as a powerful cold front moved in, bringing heavy rain and dangerous weather conditions. Since then, the rain has not let up.
For many South Africans, failing service delivery has become more than just a frustration — it has become a legal battle
President Cyril Ramaphosa has awarded two Stellenbosch University academics the nation’s highest civilian honours, recognising their groundbreaking contributions to science and society.
Parenting Corner: Privileged Children: Did we over provide as parents?
Crime stats recently revealed that the incidence of kidnapping in Johannesburg has gone up five-fold. But it's not just a Johannesburg phenomenon. The entire province is affected, with The Sowetan telling us that 27 kidnappings occur in Gauteng every day
The Daily Maverick has now reported that 761 social workers are being forced to cover the whole country, while thousands more are needed to assist children who attend public schools countrywide.
If you were a student beneficiary of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, it may be worth looking into whether you overpaid your study loan, and could be entitled to a refund
Financial Corner: Why should South Africans consider investing offshore rather than solely onshore
The South African National Defence Union is taking the Defence Department to court over the awful conditions in which soldiers are being put up at the military base in the Western Cape, iKapi.
My Broadband is reporting that hundreds of millions of rand have been spent in trying to turn the South African Post Office around. More than 321-million has been spent on practitioners and support staff, since the Post Office became insolvent in 2023
Child Protection Week: The University of Cape Town has been engaged in an important study on sexual violence against boys. Dr Neziswa Titi from the Department of African Feminist Studies says violence against boys is not rare in South Africa.
SABC Reporter in Western cape gives clarity, that the stabbing of 18-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in Mossel Bay was not related to anti-migrant protests or xenophobic unrest
Co-Chairperson of Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee, Glynnis Breytenbach reminded social media users this week, that the time of year for a Constitutional Review is rolling round.
Government appears to be moving to respond to growing public pressure around jobs and funding priorities. Investigative publication GroundUp has revealed that the Gauteng Department of Social Development will no longer fund non-South African social workers through organisations receiving provincial grants.