Thabiso Kotane speaks to National Union of Food Beverage Wine Spirits and Allied Workers Union General Secretary, Nqobile Tshabangu about Food and Beverage industry worker's strike. 

Thabiso Kotane speaks to National Union of Food Beverage Wine Spirits and Allied Workers Union General Secretary, Nqobile Tshabangu about Food and Beverage industry worker's strike.

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Food and beverage industry strike for better pay

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer and fierce activist whose contribution to music and social justice redefined the global perception of African culture. Known affectionately as “Mama Africa", Makeba was not only a trailblasing artist who brought African music to the fore but also a formidable voice against apartheid, a cause she championed until her passing in 2008.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International (UNISA). 

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer and fierce activist whose contribution to music and social justice redefined the global perception&nbsp;of African culture. Known affectionately as &ldquo;Mama Africa", Makeba was not only a trailblasing&nbsp;artist who brought African music to the fore but also a formidable voice against apartheid, a cause she championed until her passing in 2008.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International (UNISA).&nbsp;

REMEMBERING MIRIAM MAKEBA - A LEGACY OF MUSIC AND ACTIVISM

A constable who testified that the kidnapping-accused mother of 7-year-old Joshlin Smith didn't appear to be worried that her child was missing took the Western Cape High Court back to the scene as he recalled how her mother and officers drove around searching for her.Constable Yanga Gongotha was under cross-examination today after he testified in his evidence-in-chief at the start of the trial yesterday that Joshlin's mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, had appeared calm. Thabiso Kotane speaks to IOL Multimedia Journalist, Robin-Lee Francke.

A constable who testified that the kidnapping-accused mother of 7-year-old Joshlin&nbsp;Smith didn't appear to be worried that her child was missing took the Western Cape High Court back to the scene as he recalled how her mother and officers drove around searching for her.Constable&nbsp;Yanga Gongotha&nbsp;was under cross-examination today&nbsp;after he testified in his evidence-in-chief at the start of the trial yesterday&nbsp;that Joshlin's&nbsp;mother, Racquel&nbsp;"Kelly" Smith, had appeared calm. Thabiso Kotane speaks to IOL Multimedia Journalist, Robin-Lee Francke.

JOSLIN SMITH KIDNAPPING CASE - COURT HEARS HOW JOSHLIN SMITH'S MOTHER AND COPS SEARCHED FOR HER AFTER SHE DISAPPEARED

South Africa’s economy grew in the fourth quarter of last year, with GDP increasing by 0.6%, mainly thanks to agriculture, finance and trade on the supply or production side of the economy, with household spending leading growth on the demand or expenditure side.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Economist, Miyelani Mkhabela .

South Africa&rsquo;s economy grew in the fourth quarter of last year, with GDP increasing by 0.6%, mainly thanks to&nbsp;agriculture, finance and trade on the supply or production side of the economy, with household spending leading growth on the demand or expenditure side.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotane speaks to Economist, Miyelani Mkhabela .

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