04 June 2008 – Gender

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 taking place on the 10 of June in Pretoria. Thobile and Patrick are appealing for financial support, so if you can help with funds or for more information about the Project contact Thobile on 079 953 5375 or Patrick on 072 1484 456 alternatively the Chairman of the project Mluleki Mbhele on 078 552 1012.

We closed off the show with Desmond Dube – Director of the Million Man March. The Million Man March is an anti-crime initiative formed as a direct response to the unacceptable levels of crime in South Africa. On the 10th of June million or more people are expected to turn up at the Union Buildings to handover a petition to urge the government to act decisively on the crime and criminal crisis. Desmond explained how each South African can get involved in putting a stop to crime. You can also join the fight against crime now! By SMSing the word ENOUGH and your comment on crime to 34764. SMS charged @ R2.00 per SMS. If you want to sponsor the Million Man March or for more information contact them on (011) 435-1502/3/4 or visit http://www.millionmanmarch.co.za/ or e-mail: info@millionmanmarch.co.za. Remember sponsorship is voluntary and it can be in any form and not just about money.
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