Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

Today we had an interview with Michelle May from the Cancer Association of South Africa who told us a bit more about Prostate and testicular cancer. It is reported that more than 96% of testicular cancers can be cured if caught at an early stage. Even when the tumour spreads, the cure rate is over 80%.Treatment may be very intensive, but most patients cured will have no long-term side effects from the treatment but Michelle explained more. For more information contact the Cancer Association of South Africa on 021 689 5347 or visit www.cansa.org.za . Today is the last day for the Men’s Health Month, created to raise awareness around men’s health. That Interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union. We were also joined on the line by Zetta Scheisser from Retina South Africa who spoke to us about Retinitis Pigmentosa and Macular Degeneration. Retinitis Pigmentosa is the name given to a group of hereditary diseases of the retina of the ey...

Today we were joined by Nazli George. We were talking about her latest play called Rootz. Rootz is a light-hearted satire, written and performed by Nazli. It is said that Rootz creates a voice for women from all backgrounds. It explores their identity, recognises their worth, and claims their various places in everyday South African society. It opened at Artscape Arena on Wednesday, June 25th and will run till the July 13th. There is a performance tomorrow between 8 - 10pm. Bookings can be made at Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on (021) 421 7695. Tickets costs R80 and R70 for block bookings of 10. PIC:by Rhodé Marshall We heard from Bongani Skhotha Tulwana – A musician. Skhotha studied music at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University where he got his degree. He started playing a music instrument with a guitar at standard 8 later was under the wing of Soul Jazz Band as a saxophone student. He then became a bassist for 4x4 Jazz Band, after sometime he decided to form his own ban...

Today we had an interview with Cheryl Nesbitt from the Capsicon Chef School. Capsicum Culinary Studio is gearing up for their July 2008 intake, with only a few weeks left to enrol, Capsicum are offering their learners a variety of Professional Chef Qualifications with international career path, depending on which Professional Course they elect to enrol on. Capsicum will be holding their annual Grade 12 Cooking Competition from the 9th – 11th July 2008. The winner will receive a bursary to the value of R 40 000, this will enable the learner to study a Professional Chef Qualifications through Capsicum. The closing date for entries is the 30th June 2008. For more information contact their offices on (021) 531 6602 or visit www.capsicumcooking.co.za And last but not least we spoke to George Pambason - Director of the Alliance for Refugees. The alliance was established in 2005 by George and other refugees from different African countries living in Cape Town, with a shared vision of uplifti...

Today on Sakhisizwe we were joined by Cornelia De Lillie who hails from Mitchell’s plain, she started her real estate business with no money but none the less tackled it and today she is successful and is about to head off to Mauritius to build a hotel. We were speaking to this dynamic woman about her journey thus far and what keeps her going. For more information go to www.chameralestates.com And we were also joined in studio by Caroline, Dylan* and Calvin*. We spoke about transgenderism. All three of them are transgendered. According to experts, People who are identified as transgender or transsexual are usually people who are born with typical male or female anatomies but feel as though they’ve been born into the “wrong body.” For example, a person who identifies as transgender or transsexual may have typical female anatomy but feel like a male and seek to become male by taking hormones or electing to have sex reassignment surgeries. Taking the decision to be true to yourself about ...

Today we spoke to Michael Moyakhe from Bread of Life which is an organisation that was established after the need for youth development and HIV/AIDS programs was identified. This is because they believe that the youth are the most at risk. If you want further information about Bread of Life or you would like to get involved with the organisation give Michael a call on 079 688 7009 or phone the Bread of Life offices on 021 695 2123. You can also e-mail them - langabreadoflife@yahoo.com Then we were joined by Rosie Mashala from Baphumelele Children’s Home which aims to provide a home and refuge to children who are handicapped, orphaned, abused, abandoned and vulnerable. If you would like to get in contact with Baphumelele Children’s Home call their offices on 021 361 8631 / 082 7188 275 or visit their website on www.baphumelele.org.za . Lastly we had Ellen Smith from the Family Law Clinic who spoke to us about the work that they do and their legal services they offer people in the commun...

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Dr Lize Weich from the Tygeberg Hospital who spoke to us about Substance Abuse. The Department of Health is stressing the need for people to live a healthy lifestyle by not abusing alcohol and drugs, combating the trafficking of psychoactive drugs, maintain sobriety among young persons. For more information contact SANCA on (021) 945 4080/1 or visit www.sancawc.co.za Alternatively contact the Stikland Hospital on (021) 940 4500. That Interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and Funded by the European Union. We were then joined on the line by Dr E.V. Rapiti who is a family physician and he spoke to us about Deep Vein Thrombosis. Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most of the deep vein blood clots occur in the lower leg or thigh – they can also occur in other parts of ones body. A blood clot in a deep vein can break off and travel through the bloodstream. Dr Rapiti explained more on it and ...

On the Friday edition of Sakhisizwe – Building the Nation – Bou die Nasie – we were joined by Lorraine Tanner who is the Managing Director of the Jungle Theatre Company, a non profit organisation that makes use of interactive and fun performances to empower children, young people and even adults with specific skills and knowledge about environmental, social and cultural issues. They also provide theatre skills training to children and young people from different social backgrounds. For more information or to book a performance call (021) 788 5641 or visit their website on www.jungletheatre.co.za We heard from Nkosazana Dimande who is an Opera Singer. This talented 31-year-old from Gugulethu has been selected from more than 100 of her peers in the world to complete her master’s degree at a university in Sweden. She spoke to my Producer Rhodé Marshall this morning about her journey thus far. PIC: www.deutscheoperberlin.de/spielplan/detailans And then we were joined by the talented Nigel ...

Joining us today was Denis Stevenson who is the President of the Cape Windjammers Education Trust. They promote off-shore training-under-sail as a way to improve individual, social and leadership development within young people. Mr Stevenson explained to us about what they do and how young people can get involved. For more information contact their offices on (021) 448 1618 or visit their website on www.windjammers.org And last but not least we spoke to Heidi Hochstenboch from the Whisper Boat Building Academy which is an organization aimed at uplifting and inspiring deaf students by prov iding them with skills in the Boat Building Industry. The students who form part of this project come from the Noluthando School for the Deaf in Khayelitsha. Heidi explained more about the Academy and the skills they provide to those that participate in the project. If you want more information call them on 087 805 9570 or visit www.wbba.co.za

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Kevin Rutter the Founder of Fathers.co.za - a website which is used as a resource centre for fathers. Their primary goal is to help fathers “become a success in the eyes of their children”. They believe in changing a “fatherlessness” society into a “fatherfull” society. Kevin explained more about the website and the seminars that they host. For more information you can visit their website at www.fathers.co.za or you can send him an e –mail to kevin@fathers.co.za PIC Courtesy of: www.fathers.co.za We also heard from Andrew Fulton from the Mankind Project. Through this project, men and women are empowered to live to their full potential, trusting that they will co-create the healthy solutions needed by society. They facilitate a weekend workshop titled the New Warrior Training Adventure, which is said to be a process of initiation and self-examination that is crucial to the development of a healthy and mature male self. Their training adventure begins on...

Today we heard from Antonet Langa – from the Novalis Ubuntu Institute. The Institute was founded to make a creative contribution to the educational, social and cultural problems of our time. Up to now the Institute has developed and delivered a wide range of innovative educational and social programs in KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape. Antonet explained more about those programs and whether they have been effective or not. For more information you can contact their offices on (021) 797 1857 or go to www.novalis.org.za . And we were also joined on the line by Paul Roux – Chairperson of the Kidzpositive Family Fund. The Kidzpositive Family Fund is dedicated to improving the health of HIV-positive children in Southern Africa. Their goal is to generate funds for the grassroots support of mothers and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Paul explained more about their projects and how one can contribute to the fund in order for them to continue funding organisations that provide care ...

Today as we commemorate youth day, we focused on youth health. My guests who were part of today’s show, includes Xolani Tshandu – From Planned Parenthood South Africa. We explored various aspects about youth health like sex and sexuality issues, disability amongst youth, the availability and accessibility of youth friendly services and lastly, the Promotion of healthy lifestyle to reduce risky behaviour amongst young people. For more information contact their offices on (021) 365 0880 or go to www.capegateway.gov.za for listing of youth friendly service centers. That interview was proudly brought to you by the National department of health and funded by the European Union. We were also joined Instudio by Ilhaam Hoosain – a young trainee journalist who is diabetic. She says that when she was first diagnosed with diabetes she was in denial and didn’t really follow the doctor’s orders about living a healthy lifestyle. Ilhaam is now 21 –years – old and is fully responsible for the everyd...

A recap of today’s show, we spoke to Dr Rozena Maart – Author of the Writing Circle. Dr Maar t’s book was launched yesterday at Exclusive Books in Cavendish. This novel is said to be a beautifully written, heartbreaking piece that will open your eyes to not only the issues of sexual assault, but to racism and biased viewpoints as well. Dr Maart was born here in Cape Town, District Six but now lives in Canada. She published a book titled Rosa’s District 6 in 2006 composed of five short stories. She shared with us what influences her writing and her views on South Africa post Apartheid. For more information on Dr Maart go to rozenamaart.wordpress.com. The book is available at Exlcusive Books for more information go to www.exclusivebooks.com PICS: Supplied We were also joined by Augustine Morkel – from SANBI. We will be talking about the World Environment Day that was commemorated last Thursday the 5th of June. The national theme for this year was “All hands on deck-for a lower carbon ec...

In today’s show, we were joined on the line by Jaco Kleynhans – From Solidarity. Solidarity has called on government to come up with a comprehensive plan to curb increasing fuel prices. A report published by the trade union offers a number of ways in which fuel taxes, among other things, can be kept under control. Jaco explained more on the recommendations that might relieve the burden imposed on struggling consumers by the rising cost of fuel. For more information visit www.solidarity.co.za or contact their head office on (012) 644 4300. We also heard from Mark Mitchell – From UCT’s Graduate School of Business. The UCT Graduate School of Business will launch a programme that will provide South African school leaders with valuable business acumen and enhance their leadership capacity. The course, which runs over two modules, is for educationalists who are first time principals, vice-principals, heads of departments, or teachers with four or more years experience who are eager to enhan...

In today's show we heard from Caroline Bowley – From Gender Dynamix. They will be facilitating a Gender Diversity Seminar on Friday the 13th of June at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Woman and Children in Manenberg. Between 09:00 to 13:00. The seminar is to inform and enlighten people about gender related topics and issues they hardly ever talked about. Entrance is Free but a donation of R35 would be appreciated. For more information contact Caroline on (021) 633 5287 RSVP by: 5:00PM Today. Or send an email caroline@genderdynamix.org.za . We closed off the show with an interview with Nthabi Mofokeng – A Hip Hop Artist. Much of the hip hop music and many videos specifically convey, promote, and propagate negative images of women. All women, black in particular are seen in popular hip hop culture as sex objects. Hip hop has sometimes been criticized for such portrayal of women, but the question is how female MCs have played a role in this genre, from its beginnings to what it is to...

In today’s show, we heard from Nathan Geffen – Spokesperson for the Treatment Action Campaign. Various Health and Human Rights Groups like the TAC, AIDS Law Project and the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa jointly condemn Mayor Helen Zille, for her continued insistence on setting up internment camps in remote locations throughout the Cape Town Metro area to deal with the thousands of people displaced by xenophobic violence and harassment last month. They have called on the Mayor and Premier Ebrahim Rasool to work together to ensure that displaced persons find shelter as close to their original homes as possible, by opening all public facilities under the jurisdiction of the city and the province to temporarily house these individuals as the first step towards community reintegration. Nathan explained more on this. The good news is that an interim court order has been granted compelling local authorities to re-open community halls for thousands of people displaced by xenopho...

Today we spoke to Michelle May – from the Cancer Association of South Africa. We were talking about the most prevalent cancers among South African men. It is reported that Socio-economic factors and lifestyle choices have an impact on the types of cancers men in South Africa get - far more so than genetic factors, recent research appears to point out. June is Men’s Health Month, initiated to raise awareness around men’s health. For more information contact the Cancer Association of South Africa on 0800 22 6622 or visit www.cansa.org.za We closed off the show with an interview with Samantha Galliet – Breast Cancer Survivor and founder of breast cancer advocacy group PinkLink. We were talking about 5 minutes to LIVE test, which is designed to quickly estimate a woman’s potential risk levels of invasive breast cancer. Samantha explained more about the test and how it works. To take the test go to www.pinklink.org.za or www.canderel.co.za

Today we heard from Charles Banjatwa – from Artscape and André Swart. We were talking about the Artscape Youth Jazz Festival that will be taking place on Saturday the 21st of June at the Artscape Theatre. The Youth Jazz Festival’s focus is firmly on development and the education of young jazz aspirants and is guaranteed to attract jazz lovers of all ages because of its very high standard and varied repertoire. André is one of the mentors to the youth taking part in the festival. Booking for the Artscape Youth Jazz Music opens on 19th May 2008. Tickets cost R30 and will be available from Computicket www.computicket.com or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on (021) 421 7695 or visit www.artscape.co.za We were also joined by Manfred Zylla – An Artist. Manfred works in a wide range of media including painting, drawing and woodcuts. As a social commentator Manfred uses his art as a tool to demonstrate and illustrate shortcomings and inequalities within his society. He is currently exhibiting his recent...

Today on Sakhisizwe’s Labour slot we had an interview with Charles Maisel from Black Umbrellas which was established in 2005 to support Small Micro Medium Enterprises. It is believed that South Africa has a 90% failure rate for small enterprises and has one of the lowest levels of entrepreneurial activity in the world. Therefore some of the problems being addressed by Black Umbrellas are to offer vital business skills to those who are starting their own business without any knowledge of how it works. For more information contact them on (021) 448 9000/1/2 or email him to charlesm@employMen.co.za . PIC: efipo.com/small-business-is-key Also on the show was an interview we had with Farinaaz Samaai the Director of Nthuse Management Staffing Solutions which specializes in the recruitment and placement of People living with All Disabilities. This interview was heard again today because of the wonderful work that they do helping those who are overlooked many times. Nthuse’s mission is the su...

On Sakhisizwe we had an interview with Sally Shackleton from Women’s Net and we spoke about Gender Budgeting. Gender budgeting is a method of examining a government budget to determine how it impacts on women and men, girls and boys of different social and economic or racial groups. Sally explained how Gender Budgeting impacts our lives. For more information contact the Women’s net on (011) 429 0000 or visit their website on womensnet.org.za. We were then joined in studio by Police Officers Thobile Ngantweni and Patrick Raolane. They were here to talk about the 20 Men Project. The project was launched last month by 20 Khayelitsha police officers, with the aims of upholding the standard of manhood and empowering men to be better equipped in dealing with personal and social problems. They also aim to change the public perception about the police service. They simply call themselves “men with a vision in the police service”. They are planning to join the Million Men March that will be tak...

On Sakhisizwe today we were joined by Nina Oberzaucher, Brandon Como and Tanki Molefe (pictured on the left) from the Global Development for Peace and Leadership who spoke to us about their Emerging Leadership Programme. Global Development for Peace and Leadership is an NGO with the aim to educate and train innovative young adults and students with skills to improve their capacity in leadership and peace building. For more information you can contact their offices on (021) 462 5341 alternatively visit their website: www.elpp.org.za Picture taken by Rhodé Marshall Jill Buchanan the President of the Cape Town and Suburban Clothing Guild joined us on the line to talk about what they do to help keep the poor warm during winter – the organization established with the purpose of providing warm winter clothes for those in Cape Town that are in need of it. The Cape Town and Suburban Clothing Guild provides organisations with new clothes at the beginning of winter. We were speaking to Jill ab...

On the first weekday of June we had an interview with Nelmarie Du toit from the Child Accident Prevention Foundation - we spoke about Child Injuries. June is Child Protection Month so most of our interviews will focus on that. It is reported that Children and adolescents are at high risk for many injuries that can lead to death or disability. Drowning is said to be the second leading cause of injury death among children 14 years and younger. But Nelmarie gave us a breakdown in terms of common child injuries and preventative measures that parents or caregivers need to take. If you want more information you can contact their offices on (021) 685 5208 or visit www.childsafe.org.za . This interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and funded by the European Union. Also joining us was Dr. Andro Theart a pediatrician and together we looked at abdominal pain in children. According to Health 24, Recurrent abdominal pain is common in childhood, occurring in at least 10 pe...