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Constitution

Season 1
Constitution
Constitution

As the country commemorates 30 years of the republic's constitution, this episode looks at the journey so far, the constitution as a transformative tool and a founding document that should respond to the issues faced by the citizens, the government and the republic from a legal point of view and the point of view of the civic organisations.

Evaton Community Bakery
Evaton Community Bakery

Evaton residents near Vereeniging have established a profitable bakery by contributing their R350 government grants. The business has now expanded by opening a grocery store which employs 30 people. #IsinkwaSethuR350.

Depression, Anxiety and other mental illnesses are on the rise
Depression, Anxiety and other mental illnesses are on the rise

The number of South Africans who are suffering from Depression, Anxiety and other mental illnesses is increasing. Leihlo la Sechaba visited the South African Depression and Anxiety Group call centre to see how the facility works and how they assist close to 3000 South Africans who call them daily.

Broken Lawyers
Broken Lawyers

The Legal Sector Code has the potential to provide some measure of redress to the issue of exclusion for Black attorneys, particularly women. At present, the majority of the most lucrative state and commercial briefs seem to be offered mainly to white male attorneys. The code, however, is currently being subjected to legal challenges from some of South Africa's largest law firms.

Legacy of June 16
Legacy of June 16

2026, marks 50 years of Soweto students uprising. As South Africans commemorate June 16, we are looking at the Legacy left behind by the struggle icons of our nation and how are our children are benefiting from it. Department of Education in Gauteng has introduced schools of Speacialisation across the province and they are performing excellent.

Illegal Rehabilitation Centre
Illegal Rehabilitation Centre

The episode is about illegal rehabilitation centre which operates across the country where young people get abused, starved and even at times loose lives. The Department of Social Development in Limpopo confirms that they are on the process to services those identified operating illegally with legal notices while regularising those with potential to comply.

Local Government Elections
Local Government Elections

This week's episode focuses on the forthcoming elections. We talk to the IEC, SALGA and Human Science Research Council about the importance of elections and why political parties must fulfill their promises when they are voted for.

Revolutionary AIDS Drug Brings Hope in Fight against HIV
Revolutionary AIDS Drug Brings Hope in Fight against HIV

South Africa is set to launch Lenacapavir (Lena), a groundbreaking long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, this May. With the first doses already received, the rollout will target six provinces, focusing on high-risk groups—especially young women who bear the brunt of HIV.

Water Crisis
Water Crisis

The issues of water supply is a challenge across the country. However, it affects different places in a different way. Where by some places have water but struggle with bulk supply while others have no water. Looking at the recent Melville water cuts in Gauteng to Polokwane Municipality issue of turbidity in water created a huge concern for residents, especially because of a diarrhea outbreak in the same area. And looking at some of the gatherings that focus on responding to water shortage.

Fake Marriages
Fake Marriages

Fake marriages or marriages of convenience between South African citizens and foreign nationals represent a significant, ongoing security and administrative challenge in South Africa, with the Department of Home Affairs recording thousands of cases annually. These fraudulent unions are used to facilitate immigration, citizenship, and work opportunities for non-citizens, often by exploiting vulnerable local citizens

Foot and Mouth Disease Impact
Foot and Mouth Disease Impact

The National Department of Agriculture has announced the imminent arrival of five million additional foot and mouth disease vaccines, a crucial step toward combating the outbreak that has been threatening livestock across the country. Despite the government's efforts to secure a large stockpile of vaccines, many small scale farmers fear that the vaccine rollout may come too late for some of their herds.

17 March 2026
17 March 2026

Community of Gauteng are shocked to see a board of a forth coming private school on a piece of land which was earmarked for a public school. Upon enquiry it turned out that not only is the private school coming but also a shopping complex and a filling station. All these development taking place on land known to be belong to provincial and local government and co consultation made with residents.

 Soweto Marathon
Soweto Marathon

Soweto Marathon organisers fight for the race's soul.

Fees Must Fall
Fees Must Fall

The episode reflect on a decade later, since Fees Must Fall protests took place and challenges still facing students of various institutions of higher learning in the country today. In this episode, Private Student Housing Association and South African Union of Students comment about the current situation on the ground and recommendation moving forward.

Online Safety for Children
Online Safety for Children

Approximately 70% of South African youth aged between 9 and 17 access the internet daily. For these young users, the online world is a vital space to learn, connect with peers, and raise their voices on issues they care about. Yet, the vast and borderless nature of the internet also exposes them to significant risks, including cyberbullying, grooming by predators, exposure to harmful content, and even human trafficking. Recognising these dangers, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has joined forces with various civil society organisations to champion digital child safety.

Leihlo La Sechaba | 19 January 2026
Leihlo La Sechaba | 19 January 2026

As of mid-January 2026, just as schools in South Africa began the new academic year, thousands of learners primarily in Grade 1 and Grade 8 remained unplaced, with the highest concentration of backlogs in Gauteng and the Western Cape. The episode highlight the challenges faced by parents and learners with regard to the placement of learners across schools in various provinces.

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