visual artist and photographer, Vuyo Mabheka. Mabheka’s work is part of the prestigious the Salon Approche Art Fair in France, selected as one of 15 artists globally to show their work at the art fair.

visual artist and photographer, Vuyo Mabheka. Mabheka’s work is part of the prestigious the Salon Approche Art Fair in France, selected as one of 15 artists globally to show their work at the art fair.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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In conversation with Vuyo Mabheka

For the first time in South Africa’s history, the national minimum wage has breached the R30 mark. From March 1, 2026, the floor will be set at R30.23 per hour, a R1.44 increase from the current R28.79. While celebrated by unions as a milestone for worker dignity, employers are sounding the alarm, warning that this well-intentioned hike could deepen the country’s profound unemployment crisis.

For the first time in South Africa&rsquo;s history, the national minimum wage has breached the R30 mark. From March 1, 2026, the floor will be set at R30.23 per hour, a R1.44 increase from the current R28.79. While celebrated by unions as a milestone for worker dignity, employers are sounding the alarm, warning that this well-intentioned hike could deepen the country&rsquo;s profound unemployment crisis.

The R30 Divide: Hope for Workers, Fear for Jobs as Minimum Wage Rises

CPUT students face chaos as residence shortages leave many sleeping outside, while 10,000 qualified first-years go unplaced, exposing deep inequalities in South Africa’s higher education system.

CPUT students face chaos as residence shortages leave many sleeping outside, while 10,000 qualified first-years go unplaced, exposing deep inequalities in South Africa&rsquo;s higher education system.

SA’s Student Accommodation Crisis

Urology remains a pressing health issue in South Africa, with high rates of prostate cancer, kidney disease, UTIs, and male infertility. Late diagnosis, especially among Black men, continues to affect outcomes.

Urology remains a pressing health issue in South Africa, with high rates of prostate cancer, kidney disease, UTIs, and male infertility. Late diagnosis, especially among Black men, continues to affect outcomes.

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