01 April – Human Rights
Today we spoke to Robert Schrirre – Head of Political Studies at the University of Cape Town. We were talking about the Zimbabwe Elections. It’s been three days since the elections but no official announcement of who exactly won the overall polls. There have been growing international concerns over election results delay and the US has urged the Zimbabwean election commission to publish them as quickly as possible. Both the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and independent challenger Simba Makoni accused President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party of trying to rig the ballot. For the latest on the Zim elections listen to Bush Radio news every hour or go to www.bushradionews.blogspot.com
We were also joined by Moosa Salie and David Lewis – from the World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry. A groundbreaking declaration calling for an end to
all forced and coerced psychiatric procedures and for the development of alternatives to psychiatry was signed at Cape Town’s Robben Island Gateway in a ceremony held last week, Monday. Members of Mind Freedom International and local and international psychrights activists gathered to witness the historic occasion. The document was handed over to Moosa Salie. It recognizes South Africa’s contribution to the struggle and the need to eliminate all forms of torture and coerced treatment. If you want more information contact Moosa on 082 486 5953 or (021) 511 5776 alternatively visit mindfreedom.org or Moosa-salie.oism.info
PIC:David (on the right) and Moosa
Pic taken by Tina George
And our last interview was with Councilor Glen Kleinsmith – From the City of Cape Town. We were talking about Bellville interchange improvements. The City of Cape Town’s Bellville Sub-council has set up a multi-disciplinary task team to combat crime, grime, traffic congestion and the presence of more than 600 illegal minibus taxis at the Bellville public transport interchange this comes after numerous complaints from local residents and businesses. The interchange, flanked by Voortrekker, Modderdam and Tienie Meyer Roads and close to the Transnet railway marshalling yard, is currently the largest in the Metropole. It is estimated that more than 1100 minibus taxis make use of the facility and that 50 000 commuters use these taxis on a daily basis. For more information contact (021) 918 2054.
31 March – Health
Today we spoke to Derek Esterhuizen – Provincial Manager of the South African National TB Association. According to our health calendar last week Monday was the World TB Day and the South African theme for this year was “Stop TB… because you can”. The campaign is aimed at educating the communities about TB and also stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own health and doing something to fight the spread of TB. There have been disturbing reports in the media about XDR and MDR TB patients who run away from hospitals before they finish their treatment and we know that TB can be spread easily. So if you have TB make sure you stick and finish the treatment. That interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union. Are you coughing, tired, have night sweats and lack of appetite, you might have TB. Go to the nearest clinic for free TB testing and treatment. Be a champ fight TB!!!!!!! For more information contact SANTA on (021) 715 8901 or visit www.santa.org.za
We also spoke to Dr Gert van Zyl - a Medical Virologist, from the Tygerberg Hospital. We were talking about Polio. The week of the 6th to the 12th of April is the National Polio Eradication Awareness week in South Africa. The Department of Health would like to encourage members of the public to report Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases and ensure that their children are fully immunised against childhood vaccine preventable diseases. Countries are expected to conduct AFP Surveillance in all the districts and report to World Health Organisation on weekly basis. But Dr van Zyl explained more about the poliovirus and how is it transmitted. For further information please contact your nearest clinic, primary health care centre or hospital. That interview was also brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union.
Dr E.V. Rapiti – A family physician and a regular here on Sakhisizwe was part of the show again today and this week we were talking about Asthma. Asthma is a condition affecting the airways or bronchi of the lungs. It is a common condition affecting about one in ten people and is said to be twice more common in boys than girls, not sure why but the incident equalizes in adulthood. The bad news though is that Asthma is not curable but can be controlled by proper medication, Dr Rapiti explained more about the available medication. For more information contact his practice at the Gatesville Medical Centre on (021) 397 6029.
Our last interview was with Professor Robin Green – Head of Paediatric Pulmonology at the University of Pretoria. We were talking about Flu. Yes people are already suffering from the sniffilist. Influenza, commonly called "the flu", is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, airways, and lungs) caused by the influenza virus. Two types of influenza virus, A and B, cause the flu. Although flu is similar in some ways to the common cold, it begins suddenly and symptoms are much more severe than those of a cold. Professor explained more about the causes and the treatment available. If you are sure that you have the flu it is reasonable to rest at home and take symptomatic medication as needed. If you are unsure or have questions visit your nearest clinic, primary health care centre or hospital.
We were also joined by Moosa Salie and David Lewis – from the World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry. A groundbreaking declaration calling for an end to
all forced and coerced psychiatric procedures and for the development of alternatives to psychiatry was signed at Cape Town’s Robben Island Gateway in a ceremony held last week, Monday. Members of Mind Freedom International and local and international psychrights activists gathered to witness the historic occasion. The document was handed over to Moosa Salie. It recognizes South Africa’s contribution to the struggle and the need to eliminate all forms of torture and coerced treatment. If you want more information contact Moosa on 082 486 5953 or (021) 511 5776 alternatively visit mindfreedom.org or Moosa-salie.oism.infoPIC:David (on the right) and Moosa
Pic taken by Tina George
And our last interview was with Councilor Glen Kleinsmith – From the City of Cape Town. We were talking about Bellville interchange improvements. The City of Cape Town’s Bellville Sub-council has set up a multi-disciplinary task team to combat crime, grime, traffic congestion and the presence of more than 600 illegal minibus taxis at the Bellville public transport interchange this comes after numerous complaints from local residents and businesses. The interchange, flanked by Voortrekker, Modderdam and Tienie Meyer Roads and close to the Transnet railway marshalling yard, is currently the largest in the Metropole. It is estimated that more than 1100 minibus taxis make use of the facility and that 50 000 commuters use these taxis on a daily basis. For more information contact (021) 918 2054.
31 March – Health
Today we spoke to Derek Esterhuizen – Provincial Manager of the South African National TB Association. According to our health calendar last week Monday was the World TB Day and the South African theme for this year was “Stop TB… because you can”. The campaign is aimed at educating the communities about TB and also stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own health and doing something to fight the spread of TB. There have been disturbing reports in the media about XDR and MDR TB patients who run away from hospitals before they finish their treatment and we know that TB can be spread easily. So if you have TB make sure you stick and finish the treatment. That interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union. Are you coughing, tired, have night sweats and lack of appetite, you might have TB. Go to the nearest clinic for free TB testing and treatment. Be a champ fight TB!!!!!!! For more information contact SANTA on (021) 715 8901 or visit www.santa.org.za
We also spoke to Dr Gert van Zyl - a Medical Virologist, from the Tygerberg Hospital. We were talking about Polio. The week of the 6th to the 12th of April is the National Polio Eradication Awareness week in South Africa. The Department of Health would like to encourage members of the public to report Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases and ensure that their children are fully immunised against childhood vaccine preventable diseases. Countries are expected to conduct AFP Surveillance in all the districts and report to World Health Organisation on weekly basis. But Dr van Zyl explained more about the poliovirus and how is it transmitted. For further information please contact your nearest clinic, primary health care centre or hospital. That interview was also brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union.
Dr E.V. Rapiti – A family physician and a regular here on Sakhisizwe was part of the show again today and this week we were talking about Asthma. Asthma is a condition affecting the airways or bronchi of the lungs. It is a common condition affecting about one in ten people and is said to be twice more common in boys than girls, not sure why but the incident equalizes in adulthood. The bad news though is that Asthma is not curable but can be controlled by proper medication, Dr Rapiti explained more about the available medication. For more information contact his practice at the Gatesville Medical Centre on (021) 397 6029.
Our last interview was with Professor Robin Green – Head of Paediatric Pulmonology at the University of Pretoria. We were talking about Flu. Yes people are already suffering from the sniffilist. Influenza, commonly called "the flu", is an infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, airways, and lungs) caused by the influenza virus. Two types of influenza virus, A and B, cause the flu. Although flu is similar in some ways to the common cold, it begins suddenly and symptoms are much more severe than those of a cold. Professor explained more about the causes and the treatment available. If you are sure that you have the flu it is reasonable to rest at home and take symptomatic medication as needed. If you are unsure or have questions visit your nearest clinic, primary health care centre or hospital.
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