Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

Young gifted athletes are an important part of our countries future. And that is why we spoke to Samantha, mother of 12 year old provincial colours NAPS (National Archery School Programm) recipient Montoa Cupido. He wants to go to represent South Africa in Canada! In order for this to happen Montoa needs to raise funds and that's why they're hosting an event on the 3rd of March 2018. This event will have performances by 'The Rockets', Adee Jay and DJ Lee. Venue is 'Kraaifontein Civic and doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available at Shoprite, Checkers and on Computickets for 120 rand. Contact Details: Phone: 082 698 5553 -- At 1:30 we spoke to Sputnik Ratau, who is a spokesperson for the Departement of Water and Sanitation. He explained to us what the current situation is regarding the water crisis and how they are working to further improve it. He would also like to thank all Capetonians for their hard work regarding the saving of water! For people wanti...

At the start of this new week we spoke to Gregory Sirmongpong (fundraiser,) Lauren Fuller (occupational therapist manager) and Gerald Weinberg (parent). All are involved in the Woodside Special Care Centre which is a residential home caring for intellectually disabled patients. They came to speak to us about the Intellectual disability awareness month which is starting in March. Giving us a better insight on life and work with people who are intellectually disabled and the incorrect stigmas still associated with these people. Be sure to also check out the Crazy Store Superhero Charity Dash at Mouille Point Lighthouse in Seapoint on the 21st of March (8:30 - 12pm). Contact Charity Dash: Phone: 073 411 5575 (Hayley) Website: http://www.superherodash.co.za/ Contact details Woodside: Phone: +27 21 696 2811 Website: http://www.woodside.org.za/ Email: info@woodside.org.za -- At 1:30pm we spoke to Claudette Medefindt, head of science at Retina South Africa. Claude...

Today we interviewed two great initiatives on Sakhisizwe! First we spoke to Andrew Patterson from 365 Ubuntu Climbs, who will be hiking up Table Mountain every single day in 2018 to help raise money for three great non-profit organisations. These three organisations are: Habitat for Humanity to build homes and give people a basic right to safety. One Heart For Kids to help teach children to read and get our literacy rate up to 100% The Sunflower Fund to help increase their donor registry and give people a second lease on life Everyone who makes a donation on his page, which is https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/365-ubuntuclimbs, is very welcome to join Andrew on one of his hikes. Contact details: Email: andrew@365ubuntuclimbs.co.za Website: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/365-ubuntuclimbs And at half past 1 we spoke to Lungelo Goomedte, entrepreneur and head of operations at Dry Bath. Which is a company that creates a gel which p...

In studio with today we had Andrew Lumour from The Umtshayelo Foundation speaking to us about their organisation and how it's helping to change the lives of 100's of children in Cape Town. The Umtshayelo Foundation seeks to be a bridge between those who have something to offer and those who are in need. By providing support to children and students in all aspects of life they strive to give them more opportunities and ways to seize those. Their team of 14 people is currently looking for people to volunteer within their organisation and help make a difference in these youngsters' lives. Contact details are: Phone: 081 33 55 438 Email: info@tuf.org.za            Andrew@tuf.org.za Website: http://www.tuf.org.za/ By Laurens Driessen

Today on Sakhisizwe we had Kurt Olivier, Denver Losper and Lee Arendse from The Rock Restoration Home speaking to us about their organisation. It's an outpatient treatment facility in the Mitchell's Plain area focussing on prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. Giving those affected by substance abuse not only a safe space to recover, but also life long support on all other facets of their recovery and reintegration into society. Kurt, Lee en Denver also told us about their own experiences with substance abuse and how those caused them to start up, or get involved with The Rock Restoration Home. Denver and Lee are both part of the Big Buddy project, in which new people at The Rock get linked to older recovered drug users to support them.  For those wanting to reach out to them the contact details are (The Rock is not exclusive to the Mitchell's Plain area so everyone is welcome): 063 310 8748 (Kurt Olivier) By Laurens Driessen

Today on Sakhisizwe we had two guests in the studio. First we spoke to Xolisa, manager at the Real Ideas Sports Club. Which is an organisation that operates as a catalyst for change within the communities, as most boys here after coming back from school, have absolutely nothing to do rather than sitting out on the streets and experimenting with drugs.   Real Ideas Sports Club gives these boys a chance to play in a competitive football team during their spare time so it's used in a productive and meaningful way.   They are still looking for people willing to be apart of the organisation, specifically those keen to work with girls in the near future as well.   For more info contact: Facebook: Real Ideas Football Club Email: Xsonti25@gmail.com Later in the show we spoke to Afiba from Be Your Dream, a campaign that seeks to offer opportunities to disadvantaged matriculates who are unable to submit their applications for admission to Universit...