Equal Education has welcomed the DBE circular protecting foreign national learners and reinforcing their right to basic education. We speak to Yolisa Piliso, who helped draft the circular, about what it means for schools and learners.

Equal Education has welcomed the DBE circular protecting foreign national learners and reinforcing their right to basic education. We speak to Yolisa Piliso, who helped draft the circular, about what it means for schools and learners.

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’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.

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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Protecting Learners

As South Africa marks Mandela Month, we speak to Verne Harris of the Nelson Mandela Foundation about Madiba’s enduring legacy, the importance of preserving his memory, and what his life continues to teach the nation.

As South Africa marks Mandela Month, we speak to Verne Harris of the Nelson Mandela Foundation about Madiba&rsquo;s enduring legacy, the importance of preserving his memory, and what his life continues to teach the nation.

Remembering Mandela

After years—and for some, decades—of waiting, former mineworkers are finally receiving compensation for occupational injuries and diseases such as silicosis. We speak to the Eastern Cape Department of Employment and Labour’s Acting Chief Director, along with former South African Miners Association president Jabu Xaba, about why many waited so long—and why some never lived to receive their benefits.

After years&mdash;and for some, decades&mdash;of waiting, former mineworkers are finally receiving compensation for occupational injuries and diseases such as silicosis. We speak to the Eastern Cape Department of Employment and Labour&rsquo;s Acting Chief Director, along with former South African Miners Association president Jabu Xaba, about why many waited so long&mdash;and why some never lived to receive their benefits.

Justice Delayed for Former Mineworkers

Has South Africa’s standing on the continent changed? Journalist Quanita Hunter joins us to discuss her latest article examining Ghana’s evolving attitude towards South Africa, what is driving the shift in perceptions, and what it says about the country’s influence, diplomacy and relationships across Africa.

Has South Africa&rsquo;s standing on the continent changed? Journalist Quanita Hunter joins us to discuss her latest article examining Ghana&rsquo;s evolving attitude towards South Africa, what is driving the shift in perceptions, and what it says about the country&rsquo;s influence, diplomacy and relationships across Africa.

Protecting Learners

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