We speak to Vimbai Mataruse.  Communications and Media Officer - Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA), about the  recently released White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, Towards a complete overhaul of the South African Immigration System.

We speak to Vimbai Mataruse.  Communications and Media Officer - Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA), about the  recently released White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, Towards a complete overhaul of the South African Immigration System.

After the day’s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day’s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.

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White Paper on Citizenship

We are in conversation with the co-founder of SpongeIn. Lebone Segolodi as he talks to us about their multifunctional edtech platform and app. SpongeIn is an innovative online streaming platform designed by Tsepo Sehona and Lebone Segolodi to provide students with comprehensive access to the entire CAPS curriculum through engaging video content. 

We are in conversation with the co-founder of SpongeIn. Lebone Segolodi as he talks to us about their multifunctional edtech platform and app. SpongeIn is an innovative online streaming platform designed by Tsepo Sehona and Lebone Segolodi to provide students with comprehensive access to the entire CAPS curriculum through engaging video content.

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Food justice reporter for Daily Maverick, Naledi Sikhakhane has been tracking the prices of 14 food items since 2022 in a simulation of what a person who receives only the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant as an income would be able to purchase. The food basket check suggests that basic foods have become unaffordable to Social Relief of Distress grant recipients with a sharp increase in the price of food items such as cabbage, while staples such as rice, flour, yeast and sugar beans have experienced a marginal price. 

Food justice reporter for Daily Maverick, Naledi Sikhakhane has been tracking the prices of 14 food items since 2022 in a simulation of what a person who receives only the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant as an income would be able to purchase. The food basket check suggests that basic foods have become unaffordable to Social Relief of Distress grant recipients with a sharp increase in the price of food items such as cabbage, while staples such as rice, flour, yeast and sugar beans have experienced a marginal price.

Average cost of household food basket is R5330

Many of us are grappling with unprecedented levels of burnout, anxiety, and depression. This toxic combination has resulted in a workforce plagued by stress, anxiety, and mental illness, leading to severe repercussions for businesses’ financial well-being. We are in conversation with Modern Community Foundation- Head of Communications,  Didintle Hotane on ways that Corporate SA can promote holistic wellness in the workplace. 

Many of us are grappling with unprecedented levels of burnout, anxiety, and depression. This toxic combination has resulted in a workforce plagued by stress, anxiety, and mental illness, leading to severe repercussions for businesses’ financial well-being. We are in conversation with Modern Community Foundation- Head of Communications,  Didintle Hotane on ways that Corporate SA can promote holistic wellness in the workplace.

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