Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Prof Nox Makunga her research focuses on the application of biotechnology to Cape medical flora, it follows a multidirectional approach combining biotechnology,ethnopharmacology and chemistry. she has received multiple awards for her research and has been very active in promoting science though public engagement. For more info about her Google  Nox makunga Twitter: @noxthelion

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Phiya from Gay and Lesbian network, according to Phiya their aim is to create a non-discriminatory, supportive and accepting society in which members of all communities are uplifted and developed. for more information Contact: 033 342 6165 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Mondeka from Uphawu organisation, Uphawu community development introducing or growing readership on children and youth and turn reading to a hobby, she also told us about her beautiful work she does that she donate school shoes for these kids. For more information Contact: 073 7424 861 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Mike,Thandazwa and Yandisa from Grass root soccer organisation they were telling us about the organisation, that they are not a soccer team but they are organisation that deals with HIV and AIDS but they using soccer as weapon that they can change people's lives through soccer, because males do not want to go to the clinics. for more information Contact: 021 4265 154 \ by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke with Sedick  the forefront of educating businesses and scholars on how to work and interact with visually impaired and blind individuals. we also spoke about the long Cane Rally event that will take place on Saturday 28 October 2017 at Green Point Urban Park it starts at 10 am.The long cane rally became a major event on the annual calendar of people with sight impairment and will once again create awareness about blindness and blindness. For more infomation Contact:021 531 2028 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Hamish Van Wyk a registered dietitian and diabetes educator according to Hamish there is a big push to urge all South Africans and their families to adopt heathier eating behaviours. For half of South Africans classifies as overweight whereby 12% of men and 40% of women classify as obese, how to lose weight effectively is often debated. for more information Contact: 011 712 6087 or 072 697 6692 by Wonke Mjwangu 

We spoke to Lehlogonolo Manyama a 25 year old chemical engineer by profession, formal graduate student at CPUT and author. Her writing is spiritually influence. While she was at varsity she had a mental breakdown, which she speaks about in her book called Inspiring Lives, Changing Lives and that was the inspiration and motivation for her book. The book speaks about adjusting to a different lifestyle, whereby the company you keep, the place you stay and what you eat has an impact on your everyday health, but then being able to find yourself through all of the obstacles by admitting to yourself you need help and not to give up. One of the Quotes speaks about: “Perspire to acquire your desire, do not retire even if your feel tired, but refire in order to acquire that desire which you admire”. For more information contact: Website: www.leeroyalnetworking.org.za WhatsApp: 076 534 0415 Social handles: @Lee_the_author11 By: Jasnine Roberts

On Sakhisizwe we spoke with Thuleka Duze from Gugulethu, she was telling us about A&TG EKASI, A&TG is a brand creation of handbags and apparel, it boast of an African print look and feel stylishly infused color and quality texture from around Africa, she also explained when she started to plot and plan what would sort to changing her life style completely, she did not forget to also tell us about Eyadini KK yard that was also born in May 2017 which is a father and daughter fuel business, it is based in Gugulethu NY10  no 32. For more info contact Thuleka: Mobile&Whatsapp: 083 515 44435 Twitter:A&TG EKASI Instagram: A&TG EKASI F.B:A&TG EKASI

Today on our show we spoke with Sisanda Ncokazi from Khayelitsha, She recently self-published a book titled  Bunzima Ubomi which means (Life is Hard) the book reveals the trauma she suffered from the tender age of 10 years and the endless challenges she faced while growing up under the guidance of her grandmother and uncle, during our radio conversation she told us that the abuse occurred in Engcobo village in the Eastern Cape from 1992 until the end of 1996 and the motive she wrote the book was to find peace and healing and also encourage young women who goes through the same pain and loss to voice out about their unbearable situations. The book talks about the girls who lives with their grandparents, but whose grandmother was also abusive to her. For more info or maybe you would like to get the book contact her at. Mobile: 061 398 3294 Whatsapp:071 8471 395 E-mail:sncokazi6@gmail.com

We spoke to Zandile and Ronel from The Happy Africa Foundation which is a foundation that focuses on Africa as a whole. They are committed to Educate, Enrich and Empower communities. Their flagship programme, The Girl Impact focuses on six pillars: Education, Health, Prevention of Early Pregnancy, Self Confidence, Income Generation and Safety programmes that empower young girls and her community. The Girl Impact program has been running for one year and has already made an enormous impact in the lives of 266 young girls in three different countries in Africa . The foundation currently has 25 projects running in 4 countries in Africa . For more information contact: Website: www.happyafricafoundation.org Email: info@happyafricafoundation.org Facebook: The Happy Africa Foundation By: Jasnine Roberts

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Ashley from Home of hope organisation, the organisation deals with or give place of safety for children who were abandoned in dustbins to die, violently abused,raped,hungry and neglected due to poverty,infected with HIV and AIDS and those who were born bearing the effects of excessive drug and alcohol abuse by their mothers during pregnancy. For more information Contact:021 556 3573 by Wonke Mjwangu

Tuesday: Human Rights Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Paul Hooper from Homestead organisation in studio. According to homestead organisation no child should live on the street, their mission is to help boys between the ages of six and sixteen who are living on the streets to reconstruct their shattered lives by providing child centered caring projects and informed advocacy programs. For more information Contact: 083 8542  710 By Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Tereza Hough from National Osteoporosis Foundation Tereza was telling us about that they are the only non profit voluntary health organisation that is dedicated to promote lifelong bone to whole South Africa, they are really trying to helping people.  For more information Contact 021 9764 995 Web: www.osteoporosis.org.za

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Anthea and Michelle from CANSA organisation they were telling us about the organisation  and who can be affected by cancer and the symptoms of cancer, they also mentioned that this is not only women that can be affected by cancer mans need to go to clinics when they see unusual things that are appearing to their bodies. for more information Contact: 021 689 5347 by Wonke Mjwangu

We spoke to Simphiwe, Nozi and Thandazwa from Mothers 2 Mothers which is an African Global base Non-Profit Organisation that unlock the potential of woman to eliminate mother to child’s transition and created healthy families. They also train, employ and empower mothers living with HIV to provide social psycho support and health education to communities and they make sure that all the organisations clients are link to the right clinics. Mothers 2 Mothers started 2001 in Cape Town with a treatment focus point; hence over the years they have grown with various programmes such as pre service and in service training. They work in 7 health facilities whereby 4 is based in Khayelitsha, 1 in Strand, 1 in Mfuleni and 1 in Delft. For more information contact: Website: www.m2m.org Email: info@m2m.org Tel: 021 466 9160 FaceBook: mothers2mothers       By: Jasnine Roberts

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Blessing from Oasis Association organisation, Blessing was probably was telling us about the organisation, when it was established and what work they do. for more information Contact: 021 671 2698 By Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Antonio, Jamiela, Sandy and Deirdre from My child has Cancer, Deirdre is the founder of the organisation so she was telling us on how she started this organisation and how did she met her colleagues, they also told us about their good work that they do and on how they are willing to help people. For more information Contact:082 565 0060 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Thanduxolo Jobese from Liyakha South Africa he was telling us about his organisation on how did it come about and explaining more on how they help young people to become poets at the early stage For more information Contact: 078 166 7495 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Frano and Kira from Orbis Africa organisation, they were telling about their organisation and how did it come about, they also told us about their beautiful work they do for more information email: orbisafrica.co.za by Wonke mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Julie Martin from Arthritis Foundation, they were telling us about their organisation and the way it come about and when was it established and were elaborating more about their beautiful work they are doing For more information Contact: 078 944 9569 by Wonke Mjwangu

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Pazisa and Karen Borochowitz from DementiaSA at 12:30 they were telling us about their organisation and how did it come about, and they were elaborating more about the symptoms of demontia on how can you notice that you have this sickness or desease For more information Contact:  Pazisa 083 981 7192 Karen 083 264 8000 By Wonke Mjwangu

On Tuesday 03 October 2017 at 13:00 on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Ronell Jordaan from Ikamva Labantu organisation. Ikamva Labantu is an organisation that is committed in creating sustainable socio-economic change, in Cape Town's township communities. For more information \Contact: 021 461 8338 By Wonke Mjwangu 

On Tuesday 03 October 2017 at 12:30 on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke to Marilyn May from Atlantic Hope organisation.Atlantic Hope is a temporary, emergency placement site for babies who do not have healthy home environments in which to live.Atlantic Hope is founded on the principle that every child should have the best possible start in life. For more information Contact: 021 988 3279 By Wonke Mjwangu

On Tuesday 3 October 2017 at 13:30  on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke to Anga, Tshepho, Kuhle and Joshua from Realistic organisation.They were telling us about the beautiful work that the organisation is doing on changing people's life on drug abuse. For more information: Contact: 021 633 1800 By Wonke Mjwangu

On Monday 2 October 2017 at 13:00 on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke to Trevor Pols from Same Foundation Trevor was telling us about their beautiful work they do as an organisation. For more information: Email: Trevor Pols  trevor@samefoundation.org.za By Wonke Mjwangu

On Monday 02 October 2017 at 12:30 on Sakhi Sizwe we spoke to Dr. Samantha Brooks is a chartered member of the British Psychological society, and is currently a Lecturer at the department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town South Africa. for more information: Contact: 078 944 9569 By Wonke Mjwangu