IMPORTANCE OF SAMRO LICENSING FOR DJS AND MUSIC PROMOTERS
DJs serve as powerful conduits for introducing South African music to a global audience, acting as cultural ambassadors who showcase the diverse sounds and rhythms of the nation. Through their performances, radio shows, and online platforms, DJs have an unparalleled reach that extends far beyond ge…
HANGING OUT WITH SINGER, LIRA
Pabi Moloi is in conversation with the Singer.
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
In this week’s top stories, we will be speaking to content creator Kaitlin Rawson, discussing hard news stories in a more understandable and digestible manner for you. We essentially take the major news stories of the week and strip out complicated jargon, technical details, and other hard news ele…
DOOR-TO-DOOR CAMPAIGNING
Some candidates are willing to go the extra mile to win the voters over, like helping potential voters with chores. Do such personal touches make a significant impact? Some critics argue that such actions may blur the lines between genuine goodwill and political strategy, questioning the sincerity …
STRUCTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF M1 HIGHWAY FIRE
Officials are still trying to assess the damage caused by an underground fire that broke out on the M1 highway in Johannesburg on Wednesday. City of Joburg suspects that cable theft caused this. Stellenbosch University's Prof. Richard Walls unpacks the potential structural implications of the fire.
SOUTH AFRICA HAS HIGH LEVELS OF CODEINE ABUSE
The drug is found in mild painkillers and cough syrups. Health authorities have been developing a plan to track the supply of codeine from manufacturers all the way to patients.
WORKER’S DAY DO ORGANISATIONS PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH OF THEIR EMPLOYEES?
According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), 1 in 4 South Africans has depression, with employee absenteeism due to depression costing the economy R20 billion annually. Therefore, the correlation between productivity and mental health cannot be overlooked in ensuring long-te…
CITY OF TSHWANE ESTABLISHES UNIT TO DEAL WITH CABLE THEFT
City of Tshwane has established a unit to deal with rampant theft of copper cable and vandalism of critical infrastructure across the city. Tshwane Community Safety MMC Grandi Theunissen joins us.
GAUTENG HEALTH FAILS TO SPEND R750M CANCER BUDGET
A coalition of health civil society groups has marched against the Gauteng Department of Health. The group is made up of lobby groups, Section27, Cancer Alliance and Treatment Action Campaign. The march is to demand that the provincial Health Department spends the R784-million that was set aside by…
IS WORKING HARD STILL ENOUGH IN 2024
In 2024, the question of whether working hard is still enough is a multifaceted inquiry into the evolving nature of success and the labour market. While diligence and dedication remain fundamental virtues, the contemporary landscape demands a nuanced approach that encompasses adaptability, creativi…