What does dignity really look like in today’s workplace? Is it a payslip… or something deeper? Can you earn a good salary, yet still feel invisible, unheard, or undervalued? And what responsibility do employers carry in shaping environments where people feel not just productive but seen, respected, and secure? As we mark Workers’ Day, these questions take on new urgency. Recent research by the International Labour Organisation reveals a sobering reality: psychosocial risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying are linked to more than 840,000 deaths each year and 45 million years of healthy life lost. We’re unpacking these issues and exploring what healthier, more humane workplaces could look like with Clinical Psychologist,  Dr Keitumetse "Tumi" Mashego.

What does dignity really look like in today&rsquo;s workplace? Is it a payslip&hellip; or something deeper? Can you earn a good salary, yet still feel invisible, unheard, or undervalued? And what responsibility do employers carry in shaping environments where people feel not just productive but seen, respected, and secure? As we mark Workers&rsquo; Day, these questions take on new urgency. Recent research by the International Labour Organisation reveals a sobering reality: psychosocial risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying are linked to more than 840,000 deaths each year and 45 million years of healthy life lost. We&rsquo;re unpacking these issues and exploring what healthier, more humane workplaces could look like with Clinical Psychologist,&nbsp; Dr Keitumetse "Tumi" Mashego.

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As South Africa continues to grapple with an unemployment rate sitting at 31.4%, and millions of others choosing to not seek employment, we are in conversation with Political Analyst, Thobani Zikalala as we unpack the relevance and power of organised labour. Trade unions have long played a critical role in advocating for workers’ rights, fair wages and improved working conditions, but in today’s shifting labour landscape, their role is being tested with the rise of casual work, labour brokering and short-term contracts is changing the way people work, often leaving workers without stability or protection. These trends are not only reshaping the economy, but also fragmenting the workforce, making it harder for workers to organise and speak with one collective voice. So, what does this mean for the future of organised labour? Are trade unions still equipped to respond to these challenges?

As South Africa continues to grapple with an unemployment rate sitting at 31.4%, and millions of others choosing to not seek employment, we are in conversation with Political Analyst, Thobani Zikalala as we unpack the relevance and power of organised labour. Trade unions have long played a critical role in advocating for workers&rsquo; rights, fair wages and improved working conditions, but in today&rsquo;s shifting labour landscape, their role is being tested with the rise of casual work, labour brokering and short-term contracts is changing the way people work, often leaving workers without stability or protection. These trends are not only reshaping the economy, but also fragmenting the workforce, making it harder for workers to organise and speak with one collective voice. So, what does this mean for the future of organised labour? Are trade unions still equipped to respond to these challenges?

Workers Day reflections: the future of organised labour

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, or just stay healthy, protein has become one of the most talked-about nutrients. But how much protein do we really need, and are we getting it right? For many, protein is often associated with meat. But with rising food costs, health concerns, and a growing interest in plant-based eating, more South Africans are starting to look beyond the braai for their protein intake. We are in conversation with Dietician and Human Nutrition Lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Moloko Mehlape on how much protein your body actually needs, and the different sources you can turn to for a balanced diet.

Whether you&rsquo;re trying to lose weight, build muscle, or just stay healthy, protein has become one of the most talked-about nutrients. But how much protein do we really need, and are we getting it right?&nbsp;For many, protein is often associated with meat. But with rising food costs, health concerns, and a growing interest in plant-based eating, more South Africans are starting to look beyond the braai for their protein intake.&nbsp;We are in conversation with Dietician and Human Nutrition Lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Moloko Mehlape on how much protein your body actually needs, and the different sources you can turn to for a balanced diet.

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Plans to build a new university in Ekurhuleni have once again come under the spotlight, but progress appears slower than many had hoped. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has confirmed that a final location for the proposed University of Science and Innovation has still not been identified, citing a budget shortfall delaying key feasibility work.  The project, first announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa back in 2020, was meant to address a major gap as Ekurhuleni remains the only metro in South Africa without a university. But with construction now only realistically expected to begin in 2029, questions are being raised about delays, funding, and whether the government can deliver on its promises. We are in conversation with Thato Masekoa who is the President of The South African Union of Students as we look at the ongoing issues affecting access to quality higher education. 

Plans to build a new university in Ekurhuleni have once again come under the spotlight, but progress appears slower than many had hoped. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has confirmed that a final location for the proposed University of Science and Innovation has still not been identified, citing a budget shortfall delaying key feasibility work.&nbsp; The project, first announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa back in 2020, was meant to address a major gap as Ekurhuleni remains the only metro in South Africa without a university. But with construction now only realistically expected to begin in 2029, questions are being raised about delays, funding, and whether the government can deliver on its promises. We are in conversation with Thato Masekoa who is the President of The South African Union of Students as we look at the ongoing issues affecting access to quality higher education.&nbsp;

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