In an open letter addressed to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, veteran star Vatiswa Ndara detailed some of the unfair labour practices, poor remuneration, poor working conditions and unfair treatment by producers and others.This was back in the year 2019. Last week, news broke that veteran actor Carlo Radebe is struggling to make ends meet.The actor – who became popular as lead on e.tv’s drama, Backstage in the noughties as the powerful club owner Duke Ngcobo –has been struggling to make a living according to his friend Mauritz Neethling, who broke the news of Radebe’s struggles.Morio Sanyane spoke to Media and Communications Practitioner, Keith Ngesi about the continued plight of actors and actresses in South Africa.

In an open letter addressed to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, veteran star Vatiswa Ndara detailed some of the unfair labour practices, poor remuneration, poor working conditions and unfair treatment by producers and others.This was back in the year 2019. Last week, news broke that veteran actor Carlo Radebe is struggling to make ends meet.The actor – who became popular as lead on <a href="http://e.tv">e.tv</a>’s drama, Backstage in the noughties as the powerful club owner Duke Ngcobo –has been struggling to make a living according to his friend Mauritz Neethling, who broke the news of Radebe’s struggles.Morio Sanyane spoke to Media and Communications Practitioner, Keith Ngesi about the continued plight of actors and actresses in South Africa.

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South African actors and actresses still falling on hard times

An organisation representing about 800 of the country’s magistrates is mulling whether to challenge their conditions of service and strike if their long-standing grievance over their salaries is not resolved before the end of the parliamentary term next month. Thabiso Tema speaks to President of the Judicial Officers Association of South Africa, Neelan Karikan.

An organisation representing about 800 of the country’s magistrates is mulling whether to challenge their conditions of service and strike if their long-standing grievance over their salaries is not resolved before the end of the parliamentary term next month. Thabiso Tema speaks to President of the Judicial Officers Association of South Africa, Neelan Karikan.

800 magistrates want the state to close the pay gap between magistrates and judges

The launch of the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) election manifesto on Sunday, 10 March 2024 saw party president Velenkosini Hlabisa unveil the party’s 13-point plan, which it says would give South Africans hope and rescue the country from poverty, unemployment, rampant corruption, a stagnant economy and high levels of crime and criminality. Thabiso Tema speaks to IFP Deputy President, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi.

The launch of the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) election manifesto on Sunday, 10 March 2024 saw party president Velenkosini Hlabisa unveil the party’s 13-point plan, which it says would give South Africans hope and rescue the country from poverty, unemployment, rampant corruption, a stagnant economy and high levels of crime and criminality. Thabiso Tema speaks to IFP Deputy President, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi.

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In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of expression. Thabiso Tema speaks to Musician, Song Writer and Producer, Dona Laka and Saxophonist, Linda Tshabalala.

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.
International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of expression. Thabiso Tema speaks to Musician, Song Writer and Producer, Dona Laka and Saxophonist, Linda Tshabalala.

South African actors and actresses still falling on hard times

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