Katlego Sekhu Photo by Ron Lach : https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-bowl-by-bars-10473502/ According to reports, since the introduction of a new meal plan as part of cost-cutting measures, inmates in South Africa’s prisons have complained of hunger and poor-quality food. South Africa operates under a restorative justice system, meaning that human rights are not suspended for prisoners. Instead, the focus is on rehabilitation to reintegrate inmates into society. However, this process requires significant time […]
Katlego Sekhu Photo by Mary Taylor: https://www.pexels.com/photo/clever-diligent-ethnic-child-doing-homework-on-sheet-of-paper-5896601/ In this week’s Open Line, a listener voiced his concerns about South Africa’s economic system, describing it as ‘just not working.’ He argued that the current system is designed to keep people trapped in a cycle of dependency. The listener compared the system to a chain, explaining, “You go to primary school, then high school, then varsity, and then you wait for work.” […]
Katlego Sekhu This morning, Sizwe Dhlomo kicked off the 7 o’clock hour by revealing that he suspects he might have a psychological issue. “I never thought this was a problem, but I’ve started paying attention to it. I hate wasting things. When I was young, my mum would always say, ‘If I dish up for you, you must finish your plate.’ That stuck with me,” he shared. “Even now, as […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: Presidency ZA On Friday’s Open Line, the Siz The World team and listeners discussed various topics, including Sizwe Dhlomo’s township experiences and President Ramaphosa’s apparent shock at the current state of infrastructure. One listener asked, “Please help me understand. What is the president so embarrassed about when it comes to the state of Johannesburg? Where does he live? Is it like those instances where a CEO doesn’t […]
Katlego Sekhu Photo by Anna Shvets: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-blazer-talking-on-the-phone-3727462/ Phone communication has never been easier. Whether it’s a traditional call, an online call, or even a video call, staying connected is simpler than ever. But while every call starts with a “hello,” not every call ends with a “goodbye.” Phone etiquette used to be a big deal, but these days, it feels like the “phone call rule book” might be fading away. […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: The Tucker Carlson Show This week, Ernst Roets, the former deputy CEO of AfriForum, made headlines after appearing on The Tucker Carlson Show in the US, where he highlighted what he describes as the dire plight of Afrikaners in South Africa. His supporters have hailed him as a champion for their cause, while critics have slammed him as a privileged, treasonous racist spreading misinformation. But who’s right? […]
Katlego Sekhu Image by Freepik A recent kinship study published in December in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA reveals that families worldwide are shrinking. Using international demographic data, the study projected a 38% global decline in the number of living relatives for individuals aged 65 by 2095, compared to 1950. Despite this trend, the role of cousins remains significant in many cultures. On Siz The World, […]