As South Africa’s labour landscape evolves, more workers are being hired on permanent, fixed-term, or freelance contracts but many don’t fully understand how these choices affect their rights. While permanent roles typically offer stronger legal protection, benefits, and job security, fixed-term and freelance arrangements can come with flexibility but also potential risks if misused. Today, we’re unpacking what these different contracts really mean in practice, and what every worker should know before signing, with insights from a labour expert, Rorisang Makoele.

As South Africa&rsquo;s labour landscape evolves, more workers are being hired on permanent, fixed-term, or freelance contracts but many don&rsquo;t fully understand how these choices affect their rights. While permanent roles typically offer stronger legal protection, benefits, and job security, fixed-term and freelance arrangements can come with flexibility but also potential risks if misused. Today, we&rsquo;re unpacking what these different contracts really mean in practice, and what every worker should know before signing, with insights from a labour expert, Rorisang Makoele.

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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.