S1 Ep 3: Why you should care about the minimum wage | Moonchild speaks

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was meant to offer temporary skills and income to the unemployed. But 21 years into the programme, EPWP workers are angry with poor conditions and are pursuing legal action. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guests: Dumisani Dlamini; Gordan Molane; Steven Ditsebe; Bafana Montseng; Monica Matshalilanga…

The 100th anniversary of May Day in 1986 was a most significant political moment in South African history – millions of workers stayed away, challenging apartheid dominance. One of the organisers, union veteran Moss Manganyi, takes us back to that momentous day. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guest: Moss Manganyi

Traditional trade unions have been experiencing a sharp decline in recent years, with critics arguing they have lost touch with the realities of workers. This is evident in the new Draft Code on Good Practice on Dismissal. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guests: Matsoanelo Motomotomo; Gladman Ntulini; John Appolis; Matthew Parks…

Every employee who works at least 24 hours a month is entitled to UIF benefits. But what about contract workers or those who are not South African citizens? Do they still qualify? Buwa Basebetsi finds out. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guest: Sam Tilley

The UIF is an institution that is meant to offer temporary financial relief for workers who are unemployed. But the institution is poorly managed, negatively affecting workers who desperately need the money. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guests: Daniel Manyisa & Keifus Kubhayi