According to Statistics South Africa’s second-quarter 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, the
country’s official unemployment rate increased to 33.6%, up from 32.7% in the first quarter. The
number of unemployed people rose by 345,000 to approximately 8.5 million, while employment fell by
16,000.

According to Statistics South Africa&rsquo;s second-quarter 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, the country&rsquo;s official unemployment rate increased to 33.6%, up from 32.7% in the first quarter. The number of unemployed people rose by 345,000 to approximately 8.5 million, while employment fell by 16,000.

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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.

After the day&rsquo;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&rsquo;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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CAN GROWING STARTUPS AND SMES BECOME A BIGGER PART OF SOLVING SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGE

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to have the conversations that are often uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes avoided altogether. When someone dies by suicide, the loss doesn’t end with the person who has passed. Families and loved ones are left behind carrying grief, confusion, anger, unanswered questions and, often, a painful sense of guilt asking themselves, “Could I have done something differently”. But grief after suicide is complicated, and there is no single way to process it. This morning, we want to create space for that conversation. We’ll look at what happens to the people left behind, how families can support one another, how they can work through guilt and blame, and why seeking professional help can be an important part of healing.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to have the conversations that are often uncomfortable,&nbsp;painful, and sometimes avoided altogether. When someone dies by suicide, the loss doesn&rsquo;t end with the person&nbsp;who has passed. Families and loved ones are left behind carrying grief, confusion, anger, unanswered questions&nbsp;and, often, a painful sense of guilt asking themselves, &ldquo;Could I have done something differently&rdquo;. But grief after&nbsp;suicide is complicated, and there is no single way to process it. This morning, we want to create space for that&nbsp;conversation. We&rsquo;ll look at what happens to the people left behind, how families can support one another, how&nbsp;they can work through guilt and blame, and why seeking professional help can be an important part of healing.

HEALTH ZONE: WHEN GRIEF COMES WITH GUILT - HEALING AFTER A LOVED ONE DIES BY SUICIDE

Leadership is often seen as something you earn through experience, confidence, influence or simply
being given a position of authority. But what if leadership is more than a skill? What if, for some people, it is a spiritual gift, something they are called and equipped by God to carry? And if leadership is a gift, does that automatically make every person in a position of power a leader? This morning, we’re exploring the difference between being appointed and being called, between having authority and having influence, and what true spiritual leadership should look like. Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Spiritual Coach, Bongani Maposa

Leadership is often seen as something you earn through experience, confidence, influence or simply being given a position of authority. But what if leadership is more than a skill? What if, for some people, it is a&nbsp;spiritual gift, something they are called and equipped by God to carry? And if leadership is a gift, does that&nbsp;automatically make every person in a position of power a leader? This morning, we&rsquo;re exploring the difference&nbsp;between being appointed and being called, between having authority and having influence, and what true&nbsp;spiritual leadership should look like. Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Spiritual Coach, Bongani Maposa

SPIRITUAL ZONE: IS LEADERSHIP A SPIRITUAL CALLING

Schools are supposed to be places where children learn, grow and feel protected, but what happens
when the people responsible for teaching them no longer feel safe themselves? From violence and bullying to weapons, drugs and increasingly difficult classroom behaviour, South Africa’s teachers are facing challenges that go far beyond education. So, if we are serious about creating safe schools, shouldn’t protecting teachers be just as important as protecting learners? Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Education Activist and Journalist, Galalestang Lelaka to look into what would it take to make South African schools truly safe for everyone?

Schools are supposed to be places where children learn, grow and feel protected, but what happens when the people responsible for teaching them no longer feel safe themselves? From violence and bullying to&nbsp;weapons, drugs and increasingly difficult classroom behaviour, South Africa&rsquo;s teachers are facing challenges that&nbsp;go far beyond education. So, if we are serious about creating safe schools, shouldn&rsquo;t protecting teachers be just as&nbsp;important as protecting learners? Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Education Activist and Journalist,&nbsp;Galalestang Lelaka to look into what would it take to make South African schools truly safe for everyone?

CAN GROWING STARTUPS AND SMES BECOME A BIGGER PART OF SOLVING SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGE

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