Monday, 3 August 2026
Land expropriation litigation and two strong policy interviews — on business closures and antibiotic resistance — dominated a call-heavy Monday edition.
The Daily Discourse · SAfm · Joanne Joseph
- 11:03
DA, AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations took the Expropriation Act to the Western Cape High Court, arguing it was unlawfully passed and threatens property rights and investment.
- 09:58
Busa’s Kulakani Mate said 245 firms liquidated from May to June and more than 1,300 have closed since January, blaming weak growth, high interest rates, fuel costs, energy and logistics problems.
- 10:17
The DA said parliamentary secretary Colile George was initially appointed on a capped R2.6 million salary, then received a 70% increase to R4.4 million without proper parliamentary approval.
- 10:43
Stellenbosch microbiologist Dr John Paul McCumby said antimicrobial resistance is driven by overuse and misuse of antibiotics, unfinished courses, wastewater spread and livestock prophylaxis, with millions of deaths already linked to resistant infections.
- 11:22
A disputed HIV case back in court raised whether non-disclosure can amount to rape or attempted murder; legal experts said South African courts have precedent, but disclosure rules remain tied to confidentiality and court orders.