The official unemployment rate was 32,7% in the fourth quarter of 2022.  This is according to results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey just released by Statistics South Africa.  The report indicates that the total number of persons employed was 15,9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the number of unemployed persons increased by 28 000 to 7,8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. For reaction to the latest unemployment figures, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary general for The South African Federation of Trade Unions.

The official unemployment rate was 32,7% in the fourth quarter of 2022.  This is according to results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey just released by Statistics South Africa.  The report indicates that the total number of persons employed was 15,9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the number of unemployed persons increased by 28 000 to 7,8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. For reaction to the latest unemployment figures, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary general for The South African Federation of Trade Unions.

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.

These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

0,2% decrease in unemployment figures nothing to write home about, says Vavi

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa (Sasa). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted what appears to be the Coat of Arms, or a reproduction thereof, being incorporated into the association's logo and branding materials. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the National Director Somali Association of South Africa (SASA) Abdikadir Mohamed

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa (Sasa). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted what appears to be the Coat of Arms, or a reproduction thereof, being incorporated into the association's logo and branding materials. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the National Director Somali Association of South Africa (SASA) Abdikadir Mohamed

Somali Association Says No ill Intent In Usage Of SA Coat of Arms. 

Eskom has served the City of Johannesburg with a notice of intention to reduce or entirely terminate its electricity supply. The move comes as the city battles to meet its payment obligations, racking up a massive debt of over five-billion rand over several years. The city has until the fifth of June to pay up an additional amount of 1.5-billion rand. Eskom has offered to collect revenue on behalf of the municipality under the the Distribution Agency Agreement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to an Independent energy analyst, Clyde Mallinson

Eskom has served the City of Johannesburg with a notice of intention to reduce or entirely terminate its electricity supply. The move comes as the city battles to meet its payment obligations, racking up a massive debt of over five-billion rand over several years. The city has until the fifth of June to pay up an additional amount of 1.5-billion rand. Eskom has offered to collect revenue on behalf of the municipality under the the Distribution Agency Agreement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to an Independent energy analyst, Clyde Mallinson

Eskom's Joburg Power Cuts Could Face Legal Challenges — Analyst 

Civil organisations, political parties and lobby groups are today leading an anti-illegal foreign national's march in Pinetown, west of Durban, calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and border control. Organisers say the demonstration aims to highlight community concerns over service pressure and safety. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Celumusa Zulu 

Civil organisations, political parties and lobby groups are today leading an anti-illegal foreign national's march in Pinetown, west of Durban, calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and border control. Organisers say the demonstration aims to highlight community concerns over service pressure and safety. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Celumusa Zulu&nbsp;

0,2% decrease in unemployment figures nothing to write home about, says Vavi

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