RC 260910Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Thursday, 10 September 2026
POWER Zone focused on protecting children from parental conflict, tackling youth unemployment through SMEs, and teaching young people to use AI critically and safely.
- 00:45
Social worker Nombuisele Losualo said children drawn into parental conflict can develop chronic anxiety, parentified guilt, divided loyalties and suppressed needs, effectively losing part of their childhood.
- 01:02
Parents should acknowledge the harm, apologise together without minimising what happened, reassure children the conflict was not their responsibility, and seek counselling or social-work support where needed.
- 02:00
Youth at Work’s Manase Dube said SMEs could create more youth jobs but need financial backing, human capital, administrative support and practical guidance to survive beyond three years.
- 02:45
IT specialist Nkululego Matlala warned that AI tools may retain users’ data indefinitely, making it essential for educators, parents and children to understand terms of use and privacy risks.
- 02:56
Matlala proposed that learners solve problems independently first, then use AI to identify gaps or improve their work, keeping the technology assistive rather than allowing it to replace critical thinking.