nothing works but the people

In this episode, a profession that falls under the broad umbrella of community and social services. Education is this week’s focus, and such, teachers will be the engine for our 32 minute journey. We follow a private and public school educator over the course of a day. As we move from class to class, we get a unique and intimate insight into the challenges and glimmers that come with being a teacher in the hypermodern age.   Show Notes: Host: Pheladi Sethusa Producer: Kabir Jugram Editing, writing and sound design: Pheladi Sethusa Graphic design: Mutsa Katsidzira Theme music: Trench Work by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Additional music: Serge’s Theme Pt 1 by Robert Blumenau , Free Music Archive, CC BY This series is a Showing Shortly production and made possible thanks to grant funding from Africa No Filter and forms part of the Work Reimagined Storylab. Another big thanks to our publishing partners, the Currency News.   Additional readings and sources cited in the episode. NAPTOSA salary scales Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey Living Wage South Africa

The built environment is one of the few industries within the formal sector that has seen some growth in the last few months. But like all industries, construction is complex, and its growth is uneven. This episode follows the chaotic days, mostly on the road, of two architects who own and manage their own firms in Johannesburg. While their projects range from niche ones like cat cafés to everyday house renovations, their daily realities of being sent from pillar to post, endless admin, and racking up kilometres on the road are both endearing and illuminating. Join us as we journey with Steven Sotiriou from Urban Signature Architects and Sisikelele Mlambisa from Imvelo Studios, through one day in their lives.   Show Notes: Host: Pheladi Sethusa Producer: Kabir Jugram Editing, writing and sound design: Pheladi Sethusa Graphic design: Mutsa Katsidzira Theme music: Trench Work by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Additional music: Hanami Matsuri (花見祭り) by Fabian Measures, Free Music Archive, CC BY This series is a Showing Shortly production and made possible thanks to grant funding from Africa No Filter and forms part of the Work Reimagined Storylab. Another big thanks to our publishing partners, the Currency News.   If you want to fall further into the rabbit hole: Steven Sotiriou, Urban Signature Architects Sisikelele Mlambisa, Imvelo Studios Pretoria Institute for Architecture survey South African Council for the Architectural Profession fee calculator Guideline for professional fees Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey

At a time when workers the world over are being told that their jobs are two minutes away from redundancy thanks to AI, this podcast highlights the necessity of humanity and our labour. Nothing works, but the people - a statement of fact and an ode to the value of our collective labour. Journey with us as we spend real time with people at work, people using their hands, minds and hearts to add value to their own and others' lives.  Show Notes:  Host: Pheladi Sethusa Producer: Kabir Jugram Editing, writing and sound design: Pheladi Sethusa Graphic design: Mutsa Katsidzira Theme music: Trench Work by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY   This series is a Showing Shortly production and made possible thanks to grant funding from Africa No Filter and forms part of the Work Reimagined Storylab. Another big thanks to our publishing partners, the Currency News. Listen to us wherever you get your podcats and follow us on Instagram @nothingworksbutthepeoplepod so you don't miss any new episodes and any bonus posts.