When her parents named her Naledi, it was almost like a prophecy over her life, that she needed to be a ‘star’. and her journey to stardom started at the age of 17 when she received her “first big break” in the entertainment industry by playing the lead role of Rosa in the SABC short educational film The Lilies. She joins us in studio to speak about her musical career, new music and what we can expect from her for the year 2026.

When her parents named her Naledi, it was almost like a prophecy over her life, that she needed to be a &lsquo;star&rsquo;. and her journey to stardom started at the age of 17 when she received her &ldquo;first big break&rdquo; in the entertainment industry by playing the lead role of Rosa in the SABC short educational film The Lilies. She joins us in studio to speak about her musical career, new music and what we can expect from her for the year 2026.

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Zimbabwe has approved a bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa (83) to extend his stay in power until at least 2030. Mnangagwa was due to leave office in 2028 after completing two five-year terms, but the proposed legislation would amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term from five to seven years. We speak to Zimbabwean lawyer and  journalist, Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza. 

Zimbabwe has approved a bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa (83) to extend his stay in power until at least 2030. Mnangagwa was due to leave office in 2028 after completing two five-year terms, but the proposed legislation would amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term from five to seven years. We speak to Zimbabwean lawyer and&nbsp; journalist, Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza.&nbsp;

Constitutional Coup: Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved amendments that would allow President Mnangagwa to extend his term in office.

We are in conversation with Tembisa Theater Founder, Director, actor, and producer , Mxolisi Masilela who has dedicated his life to telling and preserving stories told and produced in Tembisa. He speaks to us about Tembisa Theatre Week and how this programme is designed to train, educate, preserve, honour, and celebrate the incredible theatre-makers and dance choreographers who have emerged from the township. 

We are in conversation with Tembisa Theater Founder, Director, actor, and producer&nbsp;,&nbsp;Mxolisi Masilela who has dedicated his life to telling and preserving stories told and produced in Tembisa. He speaks to us about Tembisa Theatre Week and how this programme is designed to train, educate, preserve, honour, and celebrate the incredible theatre-makers and dance choreographers who have emerged from the township.&nbsp;

Feel Good: Tembisa Theater Week 

Public sector unions are mobilising for nationwide protests against the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year, with a minor adjustment to 9.5% slated for April. Federations, including Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa, believe the scheme has abandoned its mandate of affordability. In 2025 GEMS implemented an increase of 13.4%, we speak to Isaiah Rangata, Organizing and Marketing Officer from PSA North West Provincial Office.

Public sector unions are mobilising for nationwide protests against the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year, with a minor adjustment to 9.5% slated for April.&nbsp;Federations, including Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa, believe the scheme has abandoned its mandate of affordability. In 2025 GEMS implemented an increase of 13.4%, we speak to Isaiah Rangata, Organizing and Marketing Officer from PSA North West Provincial Office.

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