5 Mid Mornings

It’s voting day! And while today is about making your mark, we also want to talk about what happens once the voting stations close. We’ve heard the promises, seen the posters and had the debates. But tomorrow, we still need water, working streetlights, rubbish collection and roads we can safely drive on.

So how does the choice you make on your ballot become a decision that affects your neighbourhood? There’s a whole process between casting our votes and a council getting to work. Who becomes mayor? What happens if no party wins an outright majority? And while parties negotiate, who keeps things running? Then comes the question of delivery. We can’t expect every pothole to disappear overnight, but how long is reasonable to wait for progress? And if nothing changes, who do we approach — and how do we make sure we’re heard?

CEO Julia Sotirianakos joins us to give a perspective on the impact of making dreams come true. Terminally ill youths have been able to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences before leasving this earth as a result of the organisation's efforts over 31 years - with the organisation now making about 7 dreams a day come true.

Women For Change is calling for women, members of the LGBTQI+ community and allies to withdraw from economic activities where possible on 21 November. The aim is to push for commitments against gender-based violence and femicide to become funded action, clear responsibilities and measurable results. Karabo speakS to Merlize from Women For Change about what the shutdown is asking government to do, how people can participate if they cannot step away from their responsibilities, and what meaningful change should look like beyond the day itself.

We have another big pop star coming to South Africa! We’ve had some exciting international acts heading our way, and Olivia Dean is joining the list in January 2027!

Now, the excitement has come with a conversation about ticket prices. Some fans are ready to secure their spot, while others are wondering whether they can justify the expense.

Should friends tell you who else is coming when they invite you out, or is it up to you to ask? And has an unexpected guest ever completely changed the outing for you?

Your CV used to introduce your skills, but now a video, portfolio or project you post online could get you noticed before you even apply. From showcasing your photography to sharing a campaign you created, is showing what you can do becoming as important as listing your experience? Has something you posted ever brought you a work opportunity?