25 July-Arts, Culture and Enviromental

Today we spoke to Senza Kula – Director of Ilitha lomso Environmental Youth Organisation. Ilitha Lomso is a community based organisation that works on environmental issues in poorer communities. The organisation also runs two programmes which are: Ithontsi Water Project which concentrates on water demand in the communities and the Intelezi Nature Conservation Project which is run to teach the people how to manage their natural resources. For more information contact Senza on (021) 363 1935 or email ilithalomso@kingsley.co.za

We also spoke to Carlton Fillis – A Senior Forecaster at Weather SA. In celebration of Antarctica Month, Carlton presented a talk on Antarctica and Islands: A journey of discovery. He told us more about the weather and climate there and its importance for South Africa's weather. Tomorrow make sure you don’t miss a rare opportunity to explore the SA Agulhas that takes researchers and scientists to icy Antarctica. In East Pier at the V&A Waterfront from 10:00 AM till 15:00 PM. There is no charge to attend the event. For more information or bookings, please call (021) 529 8100 or visit www.mtnsciencentre.org.za

Nigel Vermaas was also in today for the Arts update in and around the city.

We were then joined in studio by Nomfusi Gotyana - singer/songwriter from Khayelitsha. Nomfusi is said to be a phenomenal performer and songwriter who is currently working on her debut album. Nomfusi would like to perform at Zimfest in September. You can vote for her by clicking on the following link: http://overtone.co.za/musicblog/vote-now-who-do-you-want-to-see-at-zimfest For more information on her music go to www.vivaciousvoice.com
Pic by: Busi Mtabane

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