13 June - Arts, Culture and Environment

A recap of today’s show, we spoke to Dr Rozena Maart – Author of the Writing Circle. Dr Maart’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
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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 economy. While the international theme was “Kick the Habit for A lower carbon economy”. This year’s theme was meant to highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life styles such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco friendly consumption. Augustine explained more on the role that we can play in saving our environment. For more information visit the United Nations Environment Programme at www.unep.org

Nigel Vermaas joined us on the line for the Arts update in and around the city.

We closed off the show with an interview with Naledi Mphuthi and Luvuyo Mpofu – from City at Peace. They were instudio to talk to us about Amazwi Ethu: An Imbizo for Youth Expression that will be happening on youth day, June 16, featuring artists like Camagu, Ikamva Youth, Rainbow Arts Group and more. City at Peace – Cape Town is a youth development organisation that uses the performing arts to teach a diverse group of young people about cross-cultural understanding, non-violent conflict resolution and leadership for social change. The event will be at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre between 10H00 and 15H00 and entrance is free. For more information contact on (021) 465 0408 or go to www.cityatpeace.org.za
Pic by:Busi Mtabane

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