Arts, Culture & Environment - RIP Mandela

In today's show, we spoke to veteran journalist Zubeida Jaffer about the life and times of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The anti-apartheid struggle Icon died last night aged 95. The funeral will be on the 15th of December in Qunu. Rest in peace Madiba omde!

Nigel Vermaas was Instudio for this week’s Arts Update.

 

Project 90x2030 promotes reduction of carbon emissions

Nkosinathi & Gray

We closed off with Nkosinathi Mncwabe - Project 90x2015 Coordinator & Project 90x2030 Clubs mentor and Gray Maguire - Community Engagement Facilitator for Project 90 by 2030. Project 90 by 2030 is a non-government organisation guiding South Africans from all sectors of society in how reduce their impact on the environment and reduce carbon emissions by 90% by the year 2030. Last month they attended the international climate talks in Poland in a bid to influence world leaders to "see the solutions that are right in front of them." For more information go to www.90x2030.org.za

Labour - The dti to a workshop for the Western Cape artists

In today's show, we spoke to Busi Ngwenya – From the Department of Trade and Industry. The Department of Trade and Industry will hold a workshop for the Western Cape artists at the Monwabisi Community Hall, kwaLanga, to assist members of the creative industry, including musicians, actors, composers, film producers, dancers, poets, and artists to formalise their businesses. The workshop will be at the Monwabisi Community Hall, Kwa Langa tomorrow from 09:00AM. For more information visit www.thedti.gov.za

Discrimination in the workplace

We also spoke to Carien-Lee Small - Commissioner at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration or CCMA. We will be talking about discrimination in the workplace. It is by now well established that an employer may be held liable for acts of discrimination committed by the business owner, managers or employees in the course and scope of their duties. For more information contact the CCMA on their call centre on 0861 16 16 16 or go to www.ccma.org.za

Sakhisizwe: We closed off our series of OBs at Philisa Abafazi Bethu

Today was the last day of Sakhisizwe’s OBs. We were broadcasting live from Philisa Abafazi Bethu, an organization committed to serving the women and children of Lavender Hill. Philisa Abafazi Bethu is Xhosa for Heal our Women. The organization was established in 2008 with the goal of healing the women that walk in the door.

Lucinda Evans – Founder of Philisa Abafazi Bethu

Sandra Williams – Youth and After School Programme Coordinator

Janine Poggenpoel – Women Support Group & Safe House Project Coordinator

 

Mabel Martin – Elderly Support Group Coordinator and Eva Jacobs

Ruwaydah – Domestic Abuse Survivor

Lieutenant colonel Adrian Saulse – Steenberg Police Station



Moriedah Dien – Founder of Dews of Quietness
 

# These OBs are brought to you by the Canadian High Commission as part of the Canadian Local Fund Initiative in partnership with Bush Radio.

Sakhisizwe - Today is the International day for persons with disabilities

On Sakhisizwe today, we were broadcasting live from the University of the Western Cape as part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The Western Cape Network on Disability and the City of Cape Town hosted the International day for persons with disabilities. The theme for this year was breaking barriers for an inclusive society for all through knowing and claiming your rights.

Vincent Daniels – From the Western Cape Network on Disability

Bridget Van der Merve – Director at Cape Town Association for the Physically Disables

Ruth Nugent – Epilepsy SA

Fatima Martin – From the Cape Town Association for the Physically Disables

Lillian Monakali – HOD at Noluthando School for the Deaf

Learners from Noluthando School for the Deaf

Audience singing along

Damaris Fritz-Kiewitz – Chairperson of the SA NGO Coalition Western Cape

# These OBs are brought to you by the Canadian High Commission as part of the Canadian Local Fund Initiative in partnership with Bush Radio.

Sakhisizwe - Sisters 4 Sisters empowering women

On Sakhisizwe today, we were broadcasting live from Sisters 4 Sisters office in Woodstock as part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Sisters 4 Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping empower women to lead confident, happy lives free of abuse. In addition to providing a supportive environment for women who have experienced abuse or domestic violence, Sisters 4 Sisters seeks to develop community awareness through workshops and outreach addressing the issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and economic independence.

Eunice Oyugi - Founder of Sisters 4 Sisters  

Eunice & Rachel - Volunteer

Melanie & Magdalene - Young Girlfriends programme

Wendy & Ruth - Young Girlfriends programme

Aunty Jane  



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