In this edition of Language Corner, Siswati Researcher, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources Muzi Matfunjwa joins Lukhona Mnguni to look at IsiSwati proverbs.

In this edition of Language Corner, Siswati Researcher, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources Muzi Matfunjwa joins Lukhona Mnguni to look at IsiSwati proverbs.

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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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Language Corner: Siswati Proverbs (Taga)

The Dignity in Every Home campaign is a national initiative dedicated to promoting awareness of domestic workers' rights while empowering employers to foster fair, safe, and lawful home environments. This collaborative effort is spearheaded by the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Amy Tekie, the co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance.

The Dignity in Every Home campaign is a national initiative dedicated to promoting awareness of domestic workers' rights while empowering employers to foster fair, safe, and lawful home environments. This collaborative effort is spearheaded by the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Amy Tekie, the co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance.

Calls for employers of domestic workers to uphold safe, fair, lawful and respectful working conditions in their households

For many road users, minibuses are viewed as nothing more than speeding death traps, piloted by individuals who operate with a blatant disregard for the law. Because of this pervasive reputation, any public statement regarding road safety coming from a taxi organisation official is usually met with extreme scepticism, if not outright derision. Mondli Makhaya spoke to Theo Malele, National Taxi Alliance Spokesperson.

For many road users, minibuses are viewed as nothing more than speeding death traps, piloted by individuals who operate with a blatant disregard for the law. Because of this pervasive reputation, any public statement regarding road safety coming from a taxi organisation official is usually met with extreme scepticism, if not outright derision. Mondli Makhaya spoke to Theo Malele, National Taxi Alliance Spokesperson.

Call for regulated taxi industry

The suspension of public servants in South Africa reveals a landscape currently defined by a crackdown on misconduct, balanced against significant systemic challenges regarding the cost and duration of these suspensions. The conversation has shifted from mere policy discussion to active enforcement, particularly under the Building of a Capable, Ethical and Developmental State priority of the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029. Mondli Makhaya spoke to Prof Mandla Makhanya, Commissioner for the Public Service Commission.

The suspension of public servants in South Africa reveals a landscape currently defined by a crackdown on misconduct, balanced against significant systemic challenges regarding the cost and duration of these suspensions. The conversation has shifted from mere policy discussion to active enforcement, particularly under the Building of a Capable, Ethical and Developmental State priority of the Medium-Term Development Plan 2024&ndash;2029. Mondli Makhaya spoke to Prof Mandla Makhanya, Commissioner for the Public Service Commission.

Language Corner: Siswati Proverbs (Taga)

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