04 March – Human Rights
In today’s show we played a feature produced by Chanel September. Education Minister Naledi Pandor last week unveiled a pledge that government would like all school learners to recite during their morning assemblies. The pledge is based on the preamble of the South African Constitution, and concerns have been raised by opposition parties, questioning the political motive behind it. The department has however published the pledge for public comment for a period of 30 days, with the hope of formally introducing it in schools around March 21st, on Human Rights Day. Chanel took a look at the issue around the new schools pledge and also spoke to the Deputy Minister of Education Mr Enver Surty.
We also had an interview with Michael Roodt – Co founder of the Future Factory. A large number of learners in South Africa are using and abusing alcohol. Future factory a youth awareness project is urging learners to think before they drink. They run different projects that highlight the dangers of using alcohol. If you want more information about the Future Factory you can contact their offices at (021) 713 3274 or visit www.thefuturefactory.co.za.
We were also joined by Brian Herbet - Principal of the CBA educational services. We were talking about free adult literacy and numeracy classes that they will be offering in the community of Hanover Park. The classes will start from Thursday March 6 at the City Mission from 10 am. Education is one of the basic human rights, however it is also well known that education is too expensive and services are limited for many people in our communities but the CBA educational services is making an effort in addressing that. If you want more information you can contact Portia at (021) 691 9574.
And our last interview was with Councilor Elizabeth Thompson - Mayco member from the City’s Transport, Roads and Stormwater department. The city of Cape Town has launched its new Dial-a-Ride service - an upgraded low-cost public transport system for disabled and visually impaired passengers. The project, which is supported by both National and provincial government and the City was launched earlier this month. People with Physical and Visual Impairments struggle a lot when it comes to accessing public transport and the City is trying to address that problem. The City’s transport motto is “putting people, public transport and quality of life first”. For more information about the Dial-a-Ride services you can call 0800 600 895 or if you want to make bookings email bookings@dialaride.co.za to report any misconduct by drivers call 0800 65 64 63.
We also had an interview with Michael Roodt – Co founder of the Future Factory. A large number of learners in South Africa are using and abusing alcohol. Future factory a youth awareness project is urging learners to think before they drink. They run different projects that highlight the dangers of using alcohol. If you want more information about the Future Factory you can contact their offices at (021) 713 3274 or visit www.thefuturefactory.co.za.
We were also joined by Brian Herbet - Principal of the CBA educational services. We were talking about free adult literacy and numeracy classes that they will be offering in the community of Hanover Park. The classes will start from Thursday March 6 at the City Mission from 10 am. Education is one of the basic human rights, however it is also well known that education is too expensive and services are limited for many people in our communities but the CBA educational services is making an effort in addressing that. If you want more information you can contact Portia at (021) 691 9574.
And our last interview was with Councilor Elizabeth Thompson - Mayco member from the City’s Transport, Roads and Stormwater department. The city of Cape Town has launched its new Dial-a-Ride service - an upgraded low-cost public transport system for disabled and visually impaired passengers. The project, which is supported by both National and provincial government and the City was launched earlier this month. People with Physical and Visual Impairments struggle a lot when it comes to accessing public transport and the City is trying to address that problem. The City’s transport motto is “putting people, public transport and quality of life first”. For more information about the Dial-a-Ride services you can call 0800 600 895 or if you want to make bookings email bookings@dialaride.co.za to report any misconduct by drivers call 0800 65 64 63.
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