There are increasing concerns about how children's use of AI tools for homework, translations, and word meanings may impact their capacity to comprehend what they read, expand their vocabulary, and speak confidently.
Even while AI can facilitate learning, kids still need to learn how to comprehend information and think independently.
We talk to Dariol Wicomb, Oxford University Press's dictionaries publisher, ahead of International Dictionary Day on October 16.
Southern Africa, regarding how AI affects kids' language development and how parents may help their kids learn to read in the digital age.

There are increasing concerns about how children's use of AI tools for homework, translations, and word meanings may impact their capacity to comprehend what they read, expand their vocabulary, and speak confidently. Even while AI can facilitate learning, kids still need to learn how to comprehend information and think independently. We talk to Dariol Wicomb, Oxford University Press's dictionaries publisher, ahead of International Dictionary Day on October 16. Southern Africa, regarding how AI affects kids' language development and how parents may help their kids learn to read in the digital age.

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Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo. The show caters for ranging topics of conversation such as our daily social media and entertainment round up with lifestyle reporter Simply Chuene, Counsellor Mme Claudine Mofokeng wa Makgetha gives professional advice to those experiencing troubles in their lives, we shines the spotlight on people and centres making a difference in their communities, our fitness instructor Maite Makgato affords professional health tips to the listeners, Business Analyst Rofhiwa Madzena gives an update on leading business conversations, the show also celebrates different people across the spectrum doing amazing things in their lives, doctors are brought on board to give expert health advice, respective legends are brought in to reminisce on the music that shaped their lives, property related questions are also answered, we hang out with your favourite celebrities and we also afford up and coming DJ’s the platform to showcase their talent.

Monday - Friday 09h00-12h00
Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo. The show caters for ranging topics of conversation such as our daily social media and entertainment round up with lifestyle reporter Simply Chuene, Counsellor Mme Claudine Mofokeng wa Makgetha gives professional advice to those experiencing troubles in their lives, we shines the spotlight on people and centres making a difference in their communities, our fitness instructor Maite Makgato affords professional health tips to the listeners, Business Analyst Rofhiwa Madzena gives an update on leading business conversations, the show also celebrates different people across the spectrum doing amazing things in their lives, doctors are brought on board to give expert health advice, respective legends are brought in to reminisce on the music that shaped their lives, property related questions are also answered, we hang out with your favourite celebrities and we also afford up and coming DJ&rsquo;s the platform to showcase their talent.

Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo.

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Better Together is a mid-morning lifestyle show hosted by seasoned broadcaster Ntombi Phiri and produced by Nthabi Mamabolo.

The show caters for ranging topics of conversation such as our daily social media and entertainment round up with lifestyle reporter Simply Chuene, Counsellor Mme Claudine Mofokeng wa Makgetha gives professional advice to those experiencing troubles in their lives, we shines the spotlight on people and centres making a difference in their communities, our fitness instructor Maite Makgato affords professional health tips to the listeners, Business Analyst Rofhiwa Madzena gives an update on leading business conversations, the show also celebrates different people across the spectrum doing amazing things in their lives, doctors are brought on board to give expert health advice, respective legends are brought in to reminisce on the music that shaped their lives, property related questions are also answered, we hang out with your favourite celebrities and we also afford up and coming DJ’s the platform to showcase their talent.

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Xolile Tshabalala is an award-winning South African actress, director and producer, best known for her roles in Generations, Soul City, Blood & Water and Blood Legacy. With a career spanning decades, she continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry.

Xolile Tshabalala is an award-winning South African actress, director and producer, best known for her roles in Generations, Soul City, Blood &amp; Water and Blood Legacy. With a career spanning decades, she continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry.

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Mkhulu Manzolwandle offers mediumship to a listener.

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Anonymous says his children’s mother suddenly denied him access to his kids without explanation. After trying to reach her and her family, he’s been blocked everywhere. He stopped paying maintenance out of frustration and is now asking for an apology and a chance to see his children again

Anonymous says his children&rsquo;s mother suddenly denied him access to his kids without explanation. After trying to reach her and her family, he&rsquo;s been blocked everywhere. He stopped paying maintenance out of frustration and is now asking for an apology and a chance to see his children again

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