13 December – Gender

Today we spoke to Faiza Moosa - Director of Public Relations and Communications from Women in Film & Television South Africa. Women in Film and Television South Africa is a national network of women dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women of all backgrounds working in all areas of film, television and other screen-based media. If you want more information you can contact their offices at 794-2286.

We also spoke to Laura Van der Pohl. Laura is from the Community Resource Organisation and they help women in different communities by running a range of empowerment programmes. For more information you can contact the Community Resource Organisation at (021) 447 6757.

Our last interview was with Nazma Hendricks – Rape Crisis Counseling Coordinator. Rape Crisis is one of the oldest and most experienced organisations working within the sphere of violence against women. We were talking about rape incidents over the Festive Season. One of the safety tips that Nazma gave is that at clubs or parties, women must take control of purchasing their own drinks because sometimes perpetrators spike drinks either with Rohypnol and lately Eyegene. The drugs often also affect your memory. So this is an area where one can take control. Bush radio listeners be extra cautious this festive season. For more information about the Rape Crisis you can contact them at 447 5164.