Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

We spoke to Kurt Minnaar from Dreamer Education and Marie Vogts from Young Blood Africa Arts and Culture Development about there Vanguard A month where math meets art  initiative that will be using art as a form of teaching Mathematics in schools that makes learning fun and enjoyable. The focus of Young Blood Africa Arts and Culture Development is to bring the arts and business sector together and to provide artists with a platform to develop from, providing them with training and necessary business skills too become self-sustainable. Dreamer Education exists to bridge the ever-widening gap between teachers and students. Through the creation of innovative educational resources and training, Dreamer Education seeks to creatively change the way students receive and comprehend academic content while equipping teachers with the necessary tools to cater for the student. The Vanguard A month where math meets art initiative will take place on the 5 October 2017 at 17...

On wednesday 27 October 2017 we spoke to Hilda from Ukukhanya organisation, Ukukhanya is a non profit organisation establihed to give a free service to victims of abuse. Ukukhanya caters to all kinds of abuse including domestic violence, bullying and xenophobia. For more information: Contact: 082 875 53046

On tuesday 26 September 2017 on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke to Lynette Maart national director at Black Sash, Blash Sash is working towards the realisation of socio- economic rights, as outlined in the SA constitution 1996, with emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable particularly women and children. For more information: contact: 083 628 3425 Email: help@blacksash.org.za

On tuesday 26 September 2017 at 12:30 on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke with Nelisiwe Nomadwayi. She was telling us about Sozo foundation that is based in the impoverished Cape flats community of Vrygrond, Cape Town. with a vision to see the community of Vrygrond living with dignity, purpose and hope. For information: Email: admin@thesozofoundation.org.za Telephone: 021 825 5529

We spoke to Keri Stroebel motivational speaker and founder of power women project about the grand high tea that will be taking place at cape town society for the blind will be brightening its grand spring high tea on the 07th of October 2017 by asking its patrons to wear a touch of green which symbolizes not only the season but that of new life, growth, hope and prosperity. For more information: Date: Saturday 07 October 2017 14:30 for 15:00 Vanue: Upper east side Hotel 31Brickfield road, woodstock Dress code: Smart casual with a splash of green Booking: Tickets cost R300 per person or R2 700 for a table of 10.contact Nicky@ctbs.org.za to book. \ By Wonke Mjwangu

We spoke to Phelisa Sikwata a young poet from Mfuleni. Phelisa fell inlove with writing at the age of 14 and she’s always thought of her writing of being both a gift and curse, reason being a gift is when it comes to her expressing the truth and a curse when it wakes her up ha ha ha, she also feels there is never a good time to write, as when it comes to you that is the best time to write. In 2016 she joined CYPHER (Cape Youth Poetry Hub for Expression and Rhythm) She’s featured on two Cypher productions Ndikhululeni and Imbewu Yesini. In 2017 she was part of the top four of the Cape Youth Poetry Slam which availed the opportunity to go to San Francisco and USA . Phelisa draws her inspiration from black woman as she wants to share stories of black woman in South Africa . She shared the poem FemeSide which is based on all the violence against woman and children in our country, but she didn’t stop there she ended off with Ready To Love . For more information reach out to her v...

On wednesday on Sakhi sizwe we spoke to Rees Mann from SAMSOSA organisation that provide a support structure for non-offending male survivors of sexual abuse and rape. He also told us about the wonderful work they do in assisting males who have been the victims of sexual abuse. For more information:  you go to their website www.samsosa.org or call him on 083 3852141 or 0718809918 By Wonke Mjwangu

Wednesday on 20 September 2017 on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Bomikazi also as know as Bomi G, Pam and Nikita from Nyanga, Bomi G was born in eastern cape but she  currently lives in Nyanga and she is the founder of Amantungwa Designers that express their culture diverse through isiXhosa clothing. Her love for designing started when she was very young. Her mother was still at school hence she was struggling a lot with clothes so in her spare time she used to sketch the type of clothes she would imagine herself designing one day and today she is making a reality of it. on the 30 september 2017 they have an event in langa the event called Booth they are inviting all types of arts, and on 7th of October 2017 they have launch in PE with Bambeka ngentanjana events. For more information:  you can go to her facebook page at Bomikazi Genda page called Amantungwa designers or visit mamasita every end of the month. by Wonke Mjwangu         ...

Our last interview for today we had Matthew from Triangle Project they are a non profit human rights  organisation offering professional services to ensure the full realisation of constitutional and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, their partners and families. Matthew was telling about the organisation and the great work they do as an organisation. Contact: Tell: 021 712 6699 www.triangle.org.za

Today on Sakhisizwe we focused on anything that"s gender related we had Tina from womensnet on the show telling us about their organisation. they are a feminist organisation that works to advance gender equality and justice in South Africa, through the use of technology. for more information please contact womensnet or visit their website www. womensnet.org.za Contact: 0217828816

Today on Sakhisizwe we had Julia, Jacky and Andiswa from   MOT South Africa organisation, they were telling us about the wonderful work they do as an organisation such as life skills development among youth,conscious life choices that will enable youth to develop their full potential, they also told us how MOT SA became a safe and warm place which youngsters can learn about self confidence and believing in themselves. the most interesting part is where Jackie the MOT SA beneficiary told us how the organisation changed her life and made her take solid decisions in life. if you are willing to be part of MOT South Africa organisation Contact: Tell:021 696 6610 E-mail:office@mot.org.za

Our last item for the day was an interview with Marketing Co-ordinator from Afrika Tikkun, Shirley Tshwale as well as Kaydo who spoke about the READY TO WORK campaign. Afrika Tikkun is a child and youth development NGO with a vision of developing today's youth to become tomorrow's productive citizens through a Cradle to Career model that empowers young people from the age of 2-35 years old. \For more information visit www.afrikatikkun.org or email shirleyt@afrikatikkun.org

Our second interview for the day was a telephonic interview with Donna from the Pasco Foundation . The foundation is a voluntary, non-profit organisation established with the aim to address the basic needs of those in poor socio-economic communities and to educate individuals on how to create a healthier, sustainable life. For those willing to donate to the foundation, or volunteer your time to assist, you can contact the foundation via email on info@pasco.org.za or visit www.pasco.org.za

Today, we spoke to Siba, Zukho, Michelle and co-founder, Asanda Vekho who told us about their upcoming event, Khayalitsha Fashion Week , which takes place on the 9th and 10th of September 2017. This is an opportunity where local designers can showcase their work and talents. The event takes place at the Isivivana Centre just behind Khayalitsha Mall from 12PM-6PM. Entry: R30 and VIP at R60. At the door, R40 for general tickets and R80 for VIP tickets. For more information contact: 0788 709 388 or 073 617 9193.