POWER Talk

Dolomitic land, characterized by a specific type of rock that can be easily dissolved by water, has been a contributing factor to the formation of dangerous sinkholes in various parts of Johannesburg. The city is home to large portions of dolomitic land, particularly in areas of intense residential, commercial, and industrial development. These sinkholes pose significant risks to public infrastructure and private property, especially in regions where illegal mining activities and leaking infrastructure exacerbate the problem. 

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On 20 January 2025, twenty-five families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes brought an application in the Pretoria High Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government, seeking constitutional damages for the government’s gross failure to adequately investigate and prosecute apartheid-era political crimes following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process. 

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On 20 January 2025, twenty-five families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes brought an application in the Pretoria High Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government, seeking constitutional damages for the government’s gross failure to adequately investigate and prosecute apartheid-era political crimes following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process. 

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Teenage Pregnancy in Incest in South Africa

More than 2 700 girls, aged between 10 and 14, are now mothers after giving birth at public healthcare facilities across the country during the 2023/24 financial year. This is according to figures released by the national health department. Kwazulu-Natal had the most pregnancies in this age group with 610, followed by Gauteng 430, the Eastern Cape 395 and Limpopo 375. Mpumalanga had 293 births, the Western Cape 286, North West 151, Free State 106 and Northern Cape 70.

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In the past, people were not always protected against the suppliers of goods or services. Suppliers could have misled consumers about the quality of their goods or services or offered goods or services on unreasonable terms and conditions, leaving the consumer with little or no remedy if a problem occurred. The Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) provides protection to these consumers against such suppliers. 

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Nhlanhla Sehume spoke to the minister of public works, Dean Macphearson.

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Nhlanhla Sehume spoke to Ignatius Ariyo, Chef Director of EPWP Infrastructure Sector

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Nhlanhla Sehume spoke to Tebogo Letsie, chairperson of the portfolio committee on higher education. 

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Labour laws play a critical role in ensuring fair and equitable treatment of workers in South Africa. Understanding these laws is essential for both employers and employees. For employees, knowledge of labour laws helps protect their rights and ensures they are treated fairly in the workplace. 

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Nhlanhla Sehume was joined by Clotilde Angelucci, communications and network strategist at Youth Capital.

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