22 April - Human Rights


In today's show we were joined instudio by John Bydell – founder of South African Interested in the Nation’s Transformation. We were talking about his organisation and the work that he does for his community. Over two months ago John Bydell converted his front stoep into a coffee shop and restaurant for the poor and needy and is now catering for the local police as well, charging only a nominal fee for the meals he serves. As a community worker he says he has become aware of what police do and go through. Anyone interested in assisting John can contact him on (021) 692 1131 or 078 269 5297.
PIC:by Tina George

Councillor Johannes Burger - ward councillor for Retreat also spoke to us about a public meeting he will be hosting next Tuesday addressing issues such as tik, liquor and other substance abuse. They are inviting community organisation who deal with the issue of substance abuse to be part of the meeting. According to Councillor Burger, a concerned parent once said many people talk about the abuse of substances forgetting about the suffering endured by the family of those addicted. So this will be the focus of the meeting. The meeting starts at 7 PM on the 29th of April at the Retreat Community Hall. If you want more information you can contact (021) 712 9077.

And our last interview was with Thandi Musi - Programme Officer for the Youth Exchange Programme at the Volunteer centre. It is a non – profit organisation formed 29 years ago and has cultivated relations with communities on a national and international scale. Volunteers, mentors and coach learners, assist mothers in bread-feeding clinics, provide home- based care for HIV/Aids patients, and administer life- saving TB drugs in their communities. The have orientation on the 29th of April. For more information about the Volunteer Centre visit their website at www.volcent.co.za or contact (021) 674 5338 or the Mitchell's Plain office on (021) 376 3741 alternatively the Khayelitsha Office on (021) 364 5326.

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