We hosted a roundtable with Criselda Kananda, Dr. Kate Rees, and Ndivhuwo Rambau to mark World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response.” The discussion highlighted funding and health-system challenges, the rollout of tools like lenacapavir, and the vital role of community advocacy and youth-focused strategies in sustaining South Africa’s HIV response.

We hosted a roundtable with Criselda Kananda, Dr. Kate Rees, and Ndivhuwo Rambau to mark World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme &ldquo;Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response.&rdquo; The discussion highlighted funding and health-system challenges, the rollout of tools like lenacapavir, and the vital role of community advocacy and youth-focused strategies in sustaining South Africa&rsquo;s HIV response.

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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Durban hairstylist Snenhlanhla Mthembu is recovering in ICU after a brutal incident of domestic violence, with the suspect now arrested. As the case unfolds, gender-based violence activists are drawing attention to the deep-rooted systemic challenges that continue to fail survivors, including stigma, gaps in justice and limited access to support. We speak to Mish Swanepoel, social media and marketing representative for South African Women Fight Back, on the realities faced by survivors, the role of community support and what must change when the law falls short.

Durban hairstylist Snenhlanhla Mthembu is recovering in ICU after a brutal incident of domestic violence, with the suspect now arrested. As the case unfolds, gender-based violence activists are drawing attention to the deep-rooted systemic challenges that continue to fail survivors, including stigma, gaps in justice and limited access to support. We speak to Mish Swanepoel, social media and marketing representative for South African Women Fight Back, on the realities faced by survivors, the role of community support and what must change when the law falls short.

Durban Hairstylist Recovers as GBV Activists Highlight Systemic Challenges

As the 2026 academic year kicks off, South Africa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are once again under the spotlight. Expected to produce work-ready graduates in an economy driven by rapid technological change, these institutions face mounting pressure to adapt, innovate and deliver relevant skills. We speak to Professor Mbulungeni Madiba, Professor and Dean of Education at Stellenbosch University, on the current state, challenges and future of TVET colleges in South Africa.

As the 2026 academic year kicks off, South Africa&rsquo;s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are once again under the spotlight. Expected to produce work-ready graduates in an economy driven by rapid technological change, these institutions face mounting pressure to adapt, innovate and deliver relevant skills. We speak to Professor Mbulungeni Madiba, Professor and Dean of Education at Stellenbosch University, on the current state, challenges and future of TVET colleges in South Africa.

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