AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: MENTAL WELLNESS

In South Africa there are 23 suicides a day recorded and 230 serious attempts. More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and econo…

SIBAHLE MOTHA - POLITICS JOURNALIST AT SABC NEWS SANDILE SWANA – POLITICAL ANALYST

We’re wrapping for 2025 here on METRO FM Talk and we’ll be doing that by taking a look at what we can expect in 2026! From politics and the upcoming local government elections to mental health trends and careers in tech, we’re gearing up for 2026! First we look at Polictics in 2026! We’re heading i…

TEBOHO TWALA - FOUNDER AND CEO OF ZAKHAA

ZAKHAA is a pioneering South African fintech start-up focused on enabling digital access within the informal economy, and has been recognised as the “Most Disruptive Fintech in Shaping the Informal Economy” at the Absa Commercial Payments Awards in association with Visa.

NICOLAAS VAN DER WATH - SENIOR ECONOMIST AT THE BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

SA Economy 2026 South Africa experienced economic growth averaging at 0.5% in the first three quarters of 2025 with projections predicting that economy will grow below 1% by the ned of the year. Experts say that the country the country needs the economy to grow at 3% at least in order for us to s…

MMA 2026 Media Launch

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AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Racial Inequality and Redistribution in Post- Apartheid South Africa

Following the abolishment of all discriminatory laws, South Africa’s first universal democratic election took place in 1994 and marked the end of centuries of institutions that legally favored White settlers and their descendants at the expense of other racially identified groups. We will also cros…

MR ZINCEDILE TIYA - SECRETARY GENERAL LAWYER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEMOCRATIC LAWYERS HE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE LEGAL PRACTICE COUNCIL (NATIONAL COUNCIL)

Corrupt prosecutors and lawyers are paid ridiculous retainer fees by dangerous criminals to secure bail for these lawbreakers, who afterwards return to communities and recommit crime. This is contained in a classified report penned by suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) Imtiaz Fazel f…

YOLISA PILISO/ EQUAL EDUCATION RESEARCHER

The Western Cape High Court finds the Western Cape Education Department's Learner Admissions’ system unfairly discriminates against Black and marginalised learners | Equal Education Law Centre.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Impact of Materialism on How We Choose Our Role Models

Who are the role models in our current society? ‘Have the characteristics of what makes a role model changed? Are we inspired by good ethics and morals or are we choosing role models based on material things like looks, money and fame? What is the impact of role models in shaping a society?

KHOSI ZWANE - FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF PHIKELA KHOMUNICATIONS

BUSINESS PROFILE: PHIKELA KHOMUNICATIONS Focuses on helping businesses, organisations and individual professionals thrive in the ever-changing media landscape. They provide insights based strategic guidance, innovative solutions, research, and expert talent management to drive success.