Over the past few weeks, new videos have been circulating on social media of teachers being bullied, ridiculed and at times physically fought with.

In such cases students get suspended or expelled with the option of enrolling in another school, whereas if a teacher were to retaliate, she/he would be fired with no chance of getting reemployed within the education sector.

South Africa’s Basic Education department’s spokesperson, Elijah MhlangaEducation Activist - Hendrick Makaneta and Nomusa Cembi SADTU Spokesperson

Over the past few weeks, new videos have been circulating on social media of teachers being bullied, ridiculed and at times physically fought with.
In such cases students get suspended or expelled with the option of enrolling in another school, whereas if a teacher were to retaliate, she/he would be fired with no chance of getting reemployed within the education sector.
South Africa’s Basic Education department’s spokesperson, Elijah MhlangaEducation Activist - Hendrick Makaneta and Nomusa Cembi SADTU Spokesperson

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Are the repercussions of learners bullying educators effective?

Onezwa Mbola, content creator, food and lifestyle framer as well as recipe developer known for her unique approach to cooking with foraged and farmed ingredients, has recently called out fellow creator Nara Smith. Nara, beloved across platforms for her aesthetic cooking content, was accused by Onezwa of copying her video ideas.

In a heartfelt TikTok video, Onezwa tearfully announced that she would be taking a break from the platform, citing the appropriation of her boba tea recipe by Nara in her latest vlog. This video of Onezwa's accusations has been widely reshared, sparking a conversation about originality and credit in the content creation community.

Onezwa Mbola joins us on the line

Onezwa Mbola, content creator, food and lifestyle framer as well as recipe developer known for her unique approach to cooking with foraged and farmed ingredients, has recently called out fellow creator Nara Smith. Nara, beloved across platforms for her aesthetic cooking content, was accused by Onezwa of copying her video ideas.
In a heartfelt TikTok video, Onezwa tearfully announced that she would be taking a break from the platform, citing the appropriation of her boba tea recipe by Nara in her latest vlog. This video of Onezwa's accusations has been widely reshared, sparking a conversation about originality and credit in the content creation community.
Onezwa Mbola joins us on the line

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a new tax crackdown targeting Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu. This change follows accusations from local clothing retailers and stakeholders in the textile industry that these companies were exploiting a tax loophole to keep their import prices low.

Under the de minimis rule, Shein and Temu were able to import clothing parcels valued under R500 with a 20% import duty and 0% VAT, while local retailers faced a 45% plus VAT rate for imported goods, creating an uneven playing field. A longstanding concession document allowed for high-volume, low-value shipments to be processed with a flat 20% fee monthly to facilitate trade and reduce customs burdens. This crackdown aims to address these disparities and ensure fair competition within the industry. This is set to take place from the 1st of July 2024

To further unpack we are joined on the line Brenden Rorberts, founder and Director of Black and White Advertising as well as Simon Eppel Director and Researcher at The Southeren African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a new tax crackdown targeting Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu. This change follows accusations from local clothing retailers and stakeholders in the textile industry that these companies were exploiting a tax loophole to keep their import prices low.
Under the de minimis rule, Shein and Temu were able to import clothing parcels valued under R500 with a 20% import duty and 0% VAT, while local retailers faced a 45% plus VAT rate for imported goods, creating an uneven playing field. A longstanding concession document allowed for high-volume, low-value shipments to be processed with a flat 20% fee monthly to facilitate trade and reduce customs burdens. This crackdown aims to address these disparities and ensure fair competition within the industry. This is set to take place from the 1st of July 2024
To further unpack we are joined on the line Brenden Rorberts, founder and Director of Black and White Advertising as well as Simon Eppel Director and Researcher at The Southeren African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union

South Africa Implements Tax Suppression on Shein and Temu

Prince Kojo-Hilton is a dynamic and multi-talented visual artist whose passion and creativity drive his craft. With over two decades of professional experience, he has cemented his position as a prominent figure in the art and design world. Prince's journey began under the mentorship of Dr. Johnson Edu at the Technical Department of the National Theatre of Ghana, where he honed his skills in various artistic disciplines. Graduating in 2014 from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in Ghana with a major in Art Direction and Production Design, Prince has since worked on an array of projects, including collaborations with Hollywood directors like the Wachowskis on the series "Sense8."

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Prince Kojo-Hilton is a dynamic and multi-talented visual artist whose passion and creativity drive his craft. With over two decades of professional experience, he has cemented his position as a prominent figure in the art and design world. Prince's journey began under the mentorship of Dr. Johnson Edu at the Technical Department of the National Theatre of Ghana, where he honed his skills in various artistic disciplines. Graduating in 2014 from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in Ghana with a major in Art Direction and Production Design, Prince has since worked on an array of projects, including collaborations with Hollywood directors like the Wachowskis on the series "Sense8."

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