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GUEST: Professor Wynand Malherbe, North-West University researcher 

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In conversation with Professor Wynand Malherbe who is studying the ecological health of the Vaal River. His research has found that the river is currently surviving but not thriving as it is highly impacted by pollution. He joins us now to elaborate further on this&hellip;&hellip;.
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GUEST: Professor Wynand Malherbe, North-West University researcher

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Troubling state of the Vaal River

As we commemorate this year’s Human Rights Month under the theme “Making Human Dignity Real,” Youth Capital together with Equal Education are calling on policymakers to look into the systemic challenges undermining the human dignity and constitutional right to further education for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Around 60% of TVET students drop out in their first year, and 69% of NSFAS funded students didn’t meet academic progression requirements last year, raising serious questions about whether the right to further education is being realized.

GUEST: Buhlebethu Magwaza, Youth Capital Project Lead

As we commemorate this year&rsquo;s Human Rights Month under the theme &ldquo;Making Human Dignity Real,&rdquo; Youth Capital together with Equal Education are calling on policymakers to look into the systemic challenges undermining the human dignity and constitutional right to further education for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Around 60% of TVET students drop out in their first year, and 69% of NSFAS funded students didn&rsquo;t meet academic progression requirements last year, raising serious questions about whether the right to further education is being realized.
GUEST: Buhlebethu Magwaza, Youth Capital Project Lead

Youth Capital and Equal Education call for support for TVET students amid systemic challenges

As we observe ‘Human Rights Month’. Today, we are joined by Father Michael Lapsley who played a vital role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and subsequent healing process. Lapsley is a recipient of numerous honours for his human rights work and continues to advocate for social justice.

GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, global activist & founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories

As we observe &lsquo;Human Rights Month&rsquo;. Today, we are joined by Father Michael Lapsley who played a vital role in South Africa&rsquo;s liberation struggle and subsequent healing process. Lapsley is a recipient of numerous honours for his human rights work and continues to advocate for social justice. GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, global activist &amp; founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories

Fireside Chat with Father Michael Lapsley

Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, continued answering questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. Let’s get a sense of what he had to say today with…

GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, continued answering questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. Let&rsquo;s get a sense of what he had to say today with&hellip;
GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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