12 September- Arts, Culture and Environment

In today’s show we were joined by Langa Mancunga – from LMN Entertainment. We were talking about the Speak the Mind Poetry Session, which is presented by LMN Entertainment and the Artscape. We also spoke to Bulelwa Basse - Founder of the Lyrical Base Project, an organisation which seeks to elevate the profiles of writers from marginalised communities through community publishing projects, performance poetry, cultural and corporate events. Bulelwa will be hosting the Opening Performance on Tuesday the 16th at the Speak the Mind Poetry Session, which is presented by LMN Entertainment and the Artscape.

We also heard from Phumlani Msutu and Wanelisa Albert - members of the Lyrical Base Project they will be performing on that night. Speak the Mind Poetry Session starts on Tuesday the 16th till Saturday the 20th of September at the Artscape Arena. Tickets range from R30 to R50. For further information go to http://www.artscape.co.za/ or book via Artscape Dial-a-Seat on (021) 421 7695 or at the door (Artscape Box Office) alternatively through Computicket http://www.computicket.com/. The line up includes: local aspiring poets such as Ndlulamthi, Sakhile, Black Rose, Sivu & Qhama sharing the stage with the more established names like Kadija, Burni Aman (of Godessa fame), Jitsvinger and subversive sounds of DJ Kenzhero. Be there or be squared!!!


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


We closed off the show with an interview with Allen Perrins – Director of the Cape of Goodhope SPCA. The organisation received reports that populations of non-endemic wildlife on Robben Island were starving and in a poor condition after suffering from malnutrition due to depletion of natural grazing areas. The SPCA says they are committed to finding the best possible way to solve the issue concerning wild animals living on Robben Island. They have assessed the condition and the well-being of the animals and will make recommendations regarding the immediate dilemma of the animals. At the time, many of the animals risked starvation due to severe over-grazing as a result of over-population. If you would like to offer any assistance you can call the SPCA on (021) 700 4154.

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