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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s uncertain economic climate, many professionals are quietly asking themselves one difficult question: Should I stay, or should I leave?<br />
 With rising living costs, limited job mobility in some sectors, and growing conversations around burnout and toxic work cultures, deciding whether to remain in a role or move on is no longer just about salary. It’s about long-term growth, stability, mental wellbeing and strategic career positioning.Tonight on KayaBiz, we unpack how to recognise the difference between temporary workplace frustration and a genuine sign that it’s time to move on and how to make that decision wisely. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employees exploring new opportunities often worry about the risk of disciplinary action, especially if they consider roles with competitors. But a recent Labour Court ruling has sent a clear message that looking for a new job while still employed is not misconduct. Joining Gugulethu today on this is Sashin Naidoo an expert in employment law. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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