A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour. The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction. UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour. The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction. UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

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UNICEF report: 1 in 5 Children in Eastern and Southern Africa engaged in Child Labour

The Federation of Unions of South Africa FEDUSA says it backs the suspension of University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. The move follows a forensic investigation into irregular executive appointments. FEDUSA had previously called for Buhlungu to step down due to governance concerns. We spoke to FEDUSA's General Secretary, Riefdah Ajam...

The Federation of Unions of South Africa FEDUSA says it backs the suspension of University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. The move follows a forensic investigation into irregular executive appointments. FEDUSA had previously called for Buhlungu to step down due to governance concerns. We spoke to FEDUSA's General Secretary, Riefdah Ajam...

The Federation of Unions of South Africa, (FEDUSA) says it backs the suspension of University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu following a forensic investigation into irregular executive appointments

As South Africa prepares for the busy Easter travel period, the South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO is ramping up efforts to improve road safety through its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign. With thousands of commuters expected to travel across provinces such as Limpopo for religious pilgrimages and family gatherings, traffic volumes are set to rise significantly. We spoke to Rebecca Phala, SANTACO's National Spokesperson.

As South Africa prepares for the busy Easter travel period, the South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO is ramping up efforts to improve road safety through its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign. With thousands of commuters expected to travel across provinces such as Limpopo for religious pilgrimages and family gatherings, traffic volumes are set to rise significantly. We spoke to Rebecca Phala, SANTACO's National Spokesperson.

The South African National Taxi Council says it will be ramping up efforts to improve road safety

The Democratic Alliance has urged authorities to investigate the Patriotic Alliance and its leader Gayton McKenzie over allegations linking them to alleged organised crime and the drug trade. Western Cape Metro Chairperson, JP Smith wants SAPS, SARS, the Hawks and IEC to probe funding, lifestyle and other potential offences. The call follows allegations surfaced in public discourse and the Madlanga Commission.We spoke to the DA's Western Cape Metro Chairperson
JP Smith. 

The Democratic Alliance has urged authorities to investigate the Patriotic Alliance and its leader Gayton McKenzie over allegations linking them to alleged organised crime and the drug trade. Western Cape Metro Chairperson, JP Smith wants SAPS, SARS, the Hawks and IEC to probe funding, lifestyle and other potential offences. The call follows allegations surfaced in public discourse and the Madlanga Commission.We spoke to the DA's Western Cape Metro Chairperson JP Smith.&nbsp;

The Democratic Alliance pushes authorities to investigate the Patriotic Alliance and its leader Gayton McKenzie over allegations linking them to alleged organized crime and the drug trade

UNICEF report: 1 in 5 Children in Eastern and Southern Africa engaged in Child Labour

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