Workers' Day stands as a powerful commemoration of the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing aspirations of South Africa’s workforce, observed annually on the 1st of May. This day serves as a reminder of the role workers play in fighting against the nation's socio-economic issues and advancing the cause of social justice.

As a country historically shaped by migration, with a diverse population representing various ethnicities and nationalities, South Africa's immigration policies reflect a delicate balance between promoting economic growth, safeguarding domestic employment opportunities, as well as addressing social and political considerations

The country’s immigration laws around foreign nationals’ right to work are changing, with many new proposals, schemes and draft regulations in progress or recently implemented.

To further unpack we talk to Michael Bagraim, Labour Lawyer

Workers' Day stands as a powerful commemoration of the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing aspirations of South Africa’s workforce, observed annually on the 1st of May. This day serves as a reminder of the role workers play in fighting against the nation's socio-economic issues and advancing the cause of social justice.
As a country historically shaped by migration, with a diverse population representing various ethnicities and nationalities, South Africa's immigration policies reflect a delicate balance between promoting economic growth, safeguarding domestic employment opportunities, as well as addressing social and political considerations
The country’s immigration laws around foreign nationals’ right to work are changing, with many new proposals, schemes and draft regulations in progress or recently implemented.
To further unpack we talk to Michael Bagraim, Labour Lawyer

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Serious and topical issues on continent, breaking stories.

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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

SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: The grey area between “inspired by” and “plagiarism”, where do we draw the line?

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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