In a media briefing, the Black Sash, #PayTheGrants, Amanda.mobi, the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), the Institute for Economic Justice, and the Social Policy Initiative announced that they have filed an application against the government in the High Court in Pretoria. Neil Coleman, senior policy specialist and founding director of the Institute for Economic Justice, joins us to discuss this further.

In a media briefing, the Black Sash, #PayTheGrants, Amanda.mobi, the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), the Institute for Economic Justice, and the Social Policy Initiative announced that they have filed an application against the government in the High Court in Pretoria. Neil Coleman, senior policy specialist and founding director of the Institute for Economic Justice, joins us to discuss this further.

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Activists Takes Government to Court Over ‘unfair’, ‘exclusionary’ SRD Grant Regulations

Music tourism has undergone a radical transformation, migrating from the fringes of travel to the heart of global economic strategy. What was once viewed as a niche hobby for dedicated fans is now a primary catalyst for international travel, fundamentally altering consumer behavior. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Barba Gaoganediwe - Chief Destination Marketing Evangelist Gauteng Tourism Authority.

Music tourism has undergone a radical transformation, migrating from the fringes of travel to the heart of global economic strategy. What was once viewed as a niche hobby for dedicated fans is now a primary catalyst for international travel, fundamentally altering consumer behavior. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Barba Gaoganediwe&nbsp;- Chief Destination Marketing Evangelist&nbsp;Gauteng Tourism Authority.

Music Tourism, Iconic Events and Why Gauteng Must Lead the Next Chapter of Delicious Festival

In a significant shift in government policy, Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have been granted the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in South Africa. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza confirmed this development, marking a major reversal from previous regulations which explicitly prohibited permit holders from transitioning to permanent status. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando - lead counsel for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association (ZEPHA) and Princy Mthombeni South Africans for Constitutional Reform (SACR) is a civil society movement.

In a significant shift in government policy, Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have been granted the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in South Africa. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza confirmed this development, marking a major reversal from previous regulations which explicitly prohibited permit holders from transitioning to permanent status. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando - lead counsel for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association (ZEPHA) and Princy Mthombeni South Africans for Constitutional Reform (SACR) is a civil society movement.

Home Affairs says ZEP holders can apply for permanent residence

A high-stakes meeting intended to resolve the chronic water crisis in Hammanskraal dissolved into turmoil this Monday as residents staged a defiant protest against City of Tshwane leadership. Community members, who have endured years of substandard service and broken promises, gathered in significant numbers at a local community hall with the expectation of a direct dialogue with Mayor Nasiphi Moya. However, the atmosphere quickly turned volatile when it became clear the mayor would not be attending. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Julius Kleynhans - Executive Manager, Support Services at Outa, Katlego Mthombeni, Haamanskraal community activist and Michael Ndlovu, Tshwane Ward 73 councillor.

A high-stakes meeting intended to resolve the chronic water crisis in Hammanskraal dissolved into turmoil this Monday as residents staged a defiant protest against City of Tshwane leadership. Community members, who have endured years of substandard service and broken promises, gathered in significant numbers at a local community hall with the expectation of a direct dialogue with Mayor Nasiphi Moya. However, the atmosphere quickly turned volatile when it became clear the mayor would not be attending. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Julius Kleynhans - Executive Manager, Support Services at Outa, Katlego Mthombeni, Haamanskraal community activist and Michael Ndlovu, Tshwane Ward 73 councillor.

Activists Takes Government to Court Over ‘unfair’, ‘exclusionary’ SRD Grant Regulations

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