06 November – Human Rights

In today’s edition of Sakhisizwe we were joined by a group of vibrant young people who are part of the Peace Jam Foundation. Patience Lunika, Salatiso Gunguluzi and Nomhle Khalipa joined us to tell listeners a little bit more about the foundation. The Peace Jam Foundation is an international education program that is built around using Nobel Peace Laureates to inspire, lead and pass on their spirit, skills and wisdom to young people. Their goal is to inspire a new generation of peacemakers who will transform our communities, themselves and the world. On the 10th and 11th of this month they will be hosting their annual Conference whereby Iranian Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi will be the guest speaker. To be part of the conference it will cost you R30. Lunch and Transport will be provided. For more information you can contact Patience at (021) 466 7100 or 072 777 2111 alternatively visit www.peacejam.org
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We also spoke to Thabo Leholo from the Independent Complaints Directorate or ICD. It is a government department that was established to investigate complaints of brutality, criminality and misconduct against members of the police and the municipal police service. Thabo told us more on how one can lay a complaint with the IDC. For more information you can contact their offices on (021) 941 4800 or visit www.icd.gov.za

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