Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently revealed that in the past three years, there have been more and more teacher jobs left unfilled. The number went up by 28%, from about 24,000 to over 31,000. This happened even though there are around 30,000 qualified teachers who can't find jobs. This raises serious concerns for teachers and students. To discuss the impact of this, we’re joined by Paul Esterhuizen, CEO of School-Days.

Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently revealed that in the past three years, there have been more and more teacher jobs left unfilled. The number went up by 28%, from about 24,000 to over 31,000. This happened even though there are around 30,000 qualified teachers who can't find jobs. This raises serious concerns for teachers and students. To discuss the impact of this, we’re joined by Paul Esterhuizen, CEO of School-Days.

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Education Feature: Looking at the crisis of vacant teacher posts.

Parts of Johannesburg will likely not have their waste collected due to an ongoing workers’ strike at Pikitup. This follows the ongoing protests by Pikitup non-permanent workers demanding permanent employment since their contracts are expiring. The waste pickers staged a march at various Pikitup depots, Randburg, Selby, Norwood, Marlboro and Diepsloot. Videos have been circulating on social media showing some of the workers spilling trash all over the streets in some parts of Johannesburg. Pikitup on Monday says it will engage casual workers until a solution is found as the “wildcat” strike continues. The entity's spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi said about 10 depots were affected and only two were operational after workers downed tools on Monday. Mr Muzi Mkhwanazi, Communication Manager at Pikitup, will joins us to talk about the ongoing strike.

Parts of Johannesburg will likely not have their waste collected due to an ongoing workers’ strike at Pikitup. This follows the ongoing protests by Pikitup non-permanent workers demanding permanent employment since their contracts are expiring. The waste pickers staged a march at various Pikitup depots, Randburg, Selby, Norwood, Marlboro and Diepsloot. Videos have been circulating on social media showing some of the workers spilling trash all over the streets in some parts of Johannesburg. Pikitup on Monday says it will engage casual workers until a solution is found as the “wildcat” strike continues. The entity's spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi said about 10 depots were affected and only two were operational after workers downed tools on Monday. Mr Muzi Mkhwanazi, Communication Manager at Pikitup, will joins us to talk about the ongoing strike.

Current Affairs: Pikitup casual staff strike update

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In May, the National Burns Awareness Week is observed from the 13th to the 17th. To mark this occasion, tonight's episode of "Medical Matters" will focus on reconstructive burn surgery. According to a report by the Medical Research Council, around 1.6 million South Africans sustain burn injuries annually, with most victims coming from impoverished communities. Reconstructive burn surgery not only helps burn survivors heal physically but also restores their confidence and quality of life. To help us unpack this further, we are joined by Dr Deon Weyers, An award-winning Plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

In May, the National Burns Awareness Week is observed from the 13th to the 17th. To mark this occasion, tonight's episode of "Medical Matters" will focus on reconstructive burn surgery. According to a report by the Medical Research Council, around 1.6 million South Africans sustain burn injuries annually, with most victims coming from impoverished communities. Reconstructive burn surgery not only helps burn survivors heal physically but also restores their confidence and quality of life. To help us unpack this further, we are joined by Dr Deon Weyers, An award-winning Plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Education Feature: Looking at the crisis of vacant teacher posts.

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