In this episode, we update on our previous series called Trafficked. Last December, the largest batch of South African youth, 25 in total, were rescued from scam compounds. They were recruited under false pretences of employment, but were left in inhumane conditions. Our producers, Lee McCabe and Nabeelah Shaikh, spoke to survivors about their ordeals.

As the school term kicks off in Gauteng in 2026, we reflect on the incidents of violence against academic staff that marred the final term. We pose the question: What will the Department of Education be doing differently to ensure a safer learning environment for learners and teachers?