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CWAO Radio Series Know Your Rights

This is a series of radio podcasts that breaks down worker rights, from wage issues, to leave, overtime, deductions and various other issues relating to workers rights.

Produced by CWAO and SWF

11 April 2025

Know Your Rights - Asylum Seeker & Refugee Status

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we continue to unpack the socioeconomic rights that Asylum Seekers & Refugees living in South Africa are entitled to.

Hosts: Connie Masekwameng & Irene Sibanyoni
Produced by Amina Deka Asma
Engineered by Muzi Mzoyi

04 April 2025

Know Your Rights - Asylum Seeker & Refugee Status

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack the socioeconomic rights that Asylum Seekers & Refugees living in South Africa are entitled to.

Hosts: Connie Masekwameng & Irene Sibanyoni
Produced by Amina Deka Asma
Engineered by Muzi Mzoyi

28 March 2025

Know Your Rights: Asylum Seeker & Refugee Status

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack the requirements for the registration of birth of Asylum Seeker and Refugee children, as set out by the Department of Home Affairs.

Hosts: Connie Masekwameng & Irene Sibanyoni
Produced by Amina Deka Asma
Engineered by Muzi Mzoyi

21 March 2025

Know Your Rights: Asylum Seeker & Refugee Status

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack the approach used by the Department of Home Affairs when conferring Asylum Seeker or Refugee status on an individual.

Hosts: Connie Masekwameng & Irene Sibanyoni
Credits: Produced by Amina Deka Asma
Engineered by Muzi Mzoyi.

14 March 2025

Know Your Rights: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) | Part 4

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack part 4 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) by giving a brief overview of the Act itself.

07 March 2025

Know Your Rights: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) | Part 3

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack part 3 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) by giving a brief overview of the Act itself.

26 February 2025

Know Your Rights: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) | Part 2

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack part 2 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) by giving a brief overview of the Act itself.

21 February 2025

Know Your Rights: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) | Part 1

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we unpack the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) by giving a brief overview of the Act itself.

10 May 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 13: Part 2 UIF Know Your Rights

In this episode of Know Your Rights, In this episode of Know Your Rights, we continue with the focus on the Unemployment Insurance Fund, better known as UIF. We break down and explain what it is, and the conditions that exist around it. Also providing you with the remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

03 May 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 13: Part 1 UIF

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on the Unemployment Insurance Fund, better known as UIF. We break down and explain what it is, and the conditions that exist around it. Also providing you with the remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

24 April 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 12: Minimum Wage

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on the New Minimum Wage. We break down and explain what it is, and the conditions that exist around it. Also providing you with the remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

17 April 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 11: Notice

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on Notice. We break down and explain what Notice is, the conditions that exist around it and what remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

10 April 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 10: Family Responsibility Leave

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on Family Responsibility Leave. We break down and explain what Family Responsibility Leave is, the conditions that exist around it and what remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

03 April 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 9: Parental & Adoption Leave

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on Parental & Adoption Leave. We break down and explain what Parental & Adoption Leave is, the conditions that exist around it and what remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.

27 March 2024

Know Your Rights Series - Episode 8: Sectoral Determinations

In this episode of Know Your Rights, we focus on sectoral determinations. We break down and explain what a sectoral determination is, the conditions that exist around it and what remedies workers have it their employer's go against the guidelines set out in this right.