Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

This exhibition, which opened on Women's Day, August 9th, 2024, is a celebration of the powerful African queens who shaped history and left an permanent mark on the continent. Hosted at the Iziko Gallery of Good Hope, this event promises to be a profound journey through art, history, and the legacy of African royalty. With the opening address delivered by the esteemed Busiswa Nkutshu, this exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to reflect on the rich heritage of African queens and their enduring influence. We are thrilled to have with us the renowned artist Chantal Coetzee, whose latest exhibition "African Queens: Restoring History" is currently on display at the Iziko Gallery of Good Hope.  Click on the video below to hear more about the exhibition. Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M

On Sakhisizwe/Building the Nation/Boudienasie we are taking a closer look at Nina Manzi’s inspiring fundraising initiative with Viva con Agua South Africa. . Nina’s project focuses on providing clean and safe water to communities in need, and it’s making a significant impact. Nina Manzi is a heartwarming project by Viva con Agua South Africa that brings much-needed mobile showers and toilets to homeless people in Cape Town. It's all about making real connections and unlocking potential, providing immediate help to those who struggle with access to basic sanitation in the city. Click on the link below to hear how this campaign is working to change lives and how you can be a part of this vital mission.  Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M

Gender based violence continues to effect the population in Cape Town and South Africa as a whole. Ilitha Labantu is an organization that strives to end violence and abuse against women and children in disadvantaged communities. Their vision is to assist in the elimination of all kinds of violence especially those that occur in the domestic domain where ideology of privacy is strong. They are also celebrating their 35th anniversary. In 35 years they have developed many holistic services that empower survivors of gender-based violence. Ilitha Labantu's philosophy centers around empathy, confidentiality, professionalism, listening, providing assistance, equality, integrity, and accountability. They offer clinical department resources, policy and advocacy, outreach and education, building of bridges with facilitating skills development, and a transitional house. Today we spoke to Siyabulela Monakali, the communication manager and head of outreach/education department of Ilitha Labantu

RF is an abnormal immune reaction to a common bacterium called Group A Streptococcus and is preceded two or three weeks earlier by a bacterial throat infection, commonly called ‘strep throat’. Streptococcal infections are most common in childhood and it usually appears in children between the ages of 5 and 15. However, adults and young children can still contract the illness. In some people, repeated streptococcal infections cause the immune system to react against the tissues of the body including inflammation and scarring the heart valves. This is what is referred to as RF. RF patients typically experience a range of symptoms that can include joint pain, fever above 38°C, generally feeling unwell, shortness of breath, a skin rash, heart murmur, and on rare occasions, uncontrolled body movements. People who live in overcrowded and poor conditions, and those between the ages of 5 and 15 years are at greatest risk of developing the disease.     The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Afri

Moshitadi Lehlomela,an author and A Mother Wound R ecovery Coach. She wrote the book, The Girl Who Survived Her Mother , where she recounts the years of her painful and challenging relationship with her mother.  She explores the intergenerational trauma within her family and shares how she ultimately began her healing journey. Today, Moshitadi helps clients worldwide confront and navigate their most difficult question: How do I love myself when the person who carried me and gave birth to me cannot?  We had the pleasures of speaking to the wonderful  Moshitadi, click on the link below to hear more about her journey and the work that that she does in healing people with mother wounds .  Listen below. Presenter: Lydia M Producer: Lydia M