Professor Vally Padayachee discusses his new book, Intense Work Is Rest: Cultivating Devotion and Equanimity, and challenges the idea that work must be stressful. He shares insights on overcoming burnout, finding peace through focused work, developing resilience, and turning the workplace into a catalyst for personal growth.

Professor Vally Padayachee discusses his new book,&nbsp;Intense Work Is Rest: Cultivating Devotion and Equanimity, and challenges the idea that work must be stressful. He shares insights on overcoming burnout, finding peace through focused work, developing resilience, and turning the workplace into a catalyst for personal growth.

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 Intense Work Is Rest: Finding Peace Through Purpose - 21 August 2026

South Africa is facing a growing shortage of skilled professionals in technical trades and engineering, with the country falling behind the National Development Plan’s target of producing 30,000 qualified artisans annually by 2030. Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBi, joins us to unpack why young South Africans may be overlooking careers in technical trades amid the growing focus on digital and technology careers.

We explore the rising demand for electricians, fitters and technicians, the impact of the skills shortage on manufacturing, infrastructure and the energy transition, and the role of vocational training and apprenticeships in addressing the gap. Dr Dickson also shares why technical trades offer sustainable career opportunities across almost every sector of the economy.

South Africa is facing a growing shortage of skilled professionals in technical trades and engineering, with the country falling behind the National Development Plan&rsquo;s target of producing 30,000 qualified artisans annually by 2030. Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBi, joins us to unpack why young South Africans may be overlooking careers in technical trades amid the growing focus on digital and technology careers.
We explore the rising demand for electricians, fitters and technicians, the impact of the skills shortage on manufacturing, infrastructure and the energy transition, and the role of vocational training and apprenticeships in addressing the gap. Dr Dickson also shares why technical trades offer sustainable career opportunities across almost every sector of the economy.

Technical Trades: Why South Africa Faces a Critical Skills Shortage - 20 August 2026

What may seem like an easy way to make extra cash could have serious financial, legal and reputational consequences. In this episode, we unpack the growing problem of money mule schemes in South Africa, where fraudsters recruit individuals to receive and transfer stolen funds through their bank accounts. Bonolo Sebonai, Head of Fraud at GoTyme Bank, explains how these schemes work, the warning signs to look out for, the impact on your bank account and banking records, and how financially vulnerable consumers can protect themselves. She also shares expert advice on what to do if you suspect you have unknowingly been used to move stolen funds.

What may seem like an easy way to make extra cash could have serious financial, legal and reputational consequences. In this episode, we unpack the growing problem of money mule schemes in South Africa, where fraudsters recruit individuals to receive and transfer stolen funds through their bank accounts. Bonolo Sebonai, Head of Fraud at GoTyme Bank, explains how these schemes work, the warning signs to look out for, the impact on your bank account and banking records, and how financially vulnerable consumers can protect themselves. She also shares expert advice on what to do if you suspect you have unknowingly been used to move stolen funds.

MONEY MULE SCHEMES: THE RISKS OF MOVING STOLEN FUNDS - 19 August  2026

As part of Women’s Month, we speak to Mokebe Thulo, CEO of AWARE.org, about the organisation’s Sober Pregnancies campaign and its efforts to raise awareness among young South Africans about alcohol harm, maternal health and the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). We unpack the latest KwaZulu-Natal findings from the 2026 Sober Pregnancies Research Report, common misconceptions about alcohol use during pregnancy, and the importance of university-based programmes in influencing healthier choices. Mokebe also discusses how young people can support alcohol-free pregnancies and how student surveys can help shape future interventions and public education initiatives.

As part of Women&rsquo;s Month, we speak to Mokebe Thulo, CEO of AWARE.org, about the organisation&rsquo;s Sober Pregnancies campaign and its efforts to raise awareness among young South Africans about alcohol harm, maternal health and the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). We unpack the latest KwaZulu-Natal findings from the 2026 Sober Pregnancies Research Report, common misconceptions about alcohol use during pregnancy, and the importance of university-based programmes in influencing healthier choices. Mokebe also discusses how young people can support alcohol-free pregnancies and how student surveys can help shape future interventions and public education initiatives.

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