POWER Talk

South Africa’s second biggest political party launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against a new labour law aimed at boosting the hiring of historically marginalised groups in some industries, arguing it is unconstitutional, discriminatory and could dampen foreign investment. The challenge by the Democratic Alliance, takes aim at amendments to the Employment Equity Amendment Act that went into effect in January. Intended to force companies to diversify their staff, the new laws have divided the country’s unity government. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by General Secretary of SAFTU, Zwelinzima Vavi and Labour Lawyer and DA Spokesperson on Labour, Michael Bagraim. 

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Catholic cardinals from all over the world began casting their votes for a new pope under Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon in what is the largest and possibly the most unpredictable conclave to ever take place. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier OFM (Order of Friars Minor) and Fr Thabiso Ledwaba from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pretoria.

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The Market Theatre Foundation presents the 200 years of Basotho heritage with an exclusive staged reading of Mantsopa, Dr. Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha’s latest work-in-progress. Mantsopa tells the story of a powerful prophetess who guided King Moshoeshoe through challenging times, highlighting the often-overlooked role of women in history. This event coincides with the 58th anniversary of Lesotho’s independence, making it a special celebration of Basotho culture and legacy.

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In December 2021, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education introduced a policy aimed at reducing the country’s high rates of teenage pregnancy and sexual exploitation. It requires educators to report cases where older sexual partners impregnate learners under 16 years of age. A new study was conducted of the statutory rape reporting policy for schools. It showed a disconnect between the policy’s intent and implementation. We found that some rural teachers were unaware of the policy, were not sure what they were supposed to do, or faced cultural, social and systemic barriers that left them feeling powerless to act. 

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The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English, Afrikaans indeed has a dark past due to its use as an instrument of oppression during Apartheid. This past, however, is only one part of the history of Afrikaans. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Director of 7de Laan, Krijay Govender.

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The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English, Afrikaans indeed has a dark past due to its use as an instrument of oppression during Apartheid. This past, however, is only one part of the history of Afrikaans. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Producer and co-writer of the critically acclaimed film, Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect, Ephraim Gordon.

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The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English, Afrikaans indeed has a dark past due to its use as an instrument of oppression during Apartheid. This past, however, is only one part of the history of Afrikaans. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Deputy CEO & Manager of Legal Services, Federation of Governing Bodies of South Africa, Juane van der Merwe.

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The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English, Afrikaans indeed has a dark past due to its use as an instrument of oppression during Apartheid. This past, however, is only one part of the history of Afrikaans. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Chairperson of the Pan South African Language Board, Prof. Lolie Makhubu-Badenhorst.

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The best-known advocates of the labor theory were Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx. Since the 19th century, the labor theory of value has fallen out of favor among most mainstream economists. In definition, the labor theory of value (LTV) was an early attempt by economists to explain why goods were exchanged for certain relative prices on the market. It suggested that the value of a commodity was determined by and could be measured objectively by the average number of labor hours necessary to produce it. In the labor theory of value, the amount of labor that goes into producing an economic good is the source of that good's value. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Prof Patrick Bond, Department of Sociology, University of Johannesburg and Mametlwe Sebei, President of The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA). 

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As we dive into a job market that's constantly changing and getting more complicated, it's important to pick career paths that match what's hot now and what’s coming down the line. Choosing careers in demand can make a huge difference in your job security and growth in the long run. The job scene is always shifting, thanks to fast-paced tech changes, economic ups and downs, and what society needs at any given moment. New tech and growing industries are turning the traditional jobs market upside down and opening up fresh career options. So, keeping up with future job market trends is one of the smartest things you can do.

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