Bolo’ Bolo presents POETICS

We closed off with Kgotatso and Tswarelo - Poet and Hip Hop Artist. Tomorrow they will be performing at Bolo’ Bolo. POETICS “music not for the sake of it”. A platform for artists/musicians to interact with audience lyrically. Their guests are said to be carefully chosen for their creative and thought provoking lyrical content. The event is happening tomorrow afternoon at 16h00PM till late at Bolo Bolo in Lower Main Road, Observatory. And it’s open for free. Artists featured will include: A Scribe called Tswa, Dejavu, Kgotatso , Winnie. Hosted by Sim and DJ Dayi-Lyt on the ones and twos. For more infomation contact Solitude on 076 533 3934 or Bolo’ Bolo on 082 5573912.

Gender - United Sanctuary Against Abuse empowers survivors of abuse

In today's show, we spoke to Lydia Isaacs – From United Sanctuary Against Abuse, a shelter for Women and Children. Their mission is to assist women and children against all forms of abuse. They strive to empower victims of abuse to walk tall in the community with a capacity to address violence in all its forms. If you want more information contact (021) 572 8662 or campus@mweb.co.za

Men are encouraged to get involved in educating their children

Patrick Godana – National Manager Sonke Gender Justice joined us on the line. Today he was encouraging men to get involved in educating their children. Over the next few weeks Bush Radio together with Sonke Gender Justice, is going to look at the role that fathers can play in the lives of their partners, children and in the reduction of HIV and AIDS. The programme is brought to you by MenCare. MenCare is a global campaign to promote men’s involvement as equitable, responsive and non-violent fathers and caregivers. For further information you can contact Sonke Gender Justice on (021) 423 7088 or visit www.men-care.org or www.genderjustice.org.za

Ilitha Labantu addresses violence against women and children

We closed off with Siphokazi Bona – Senior Social Worker at Ilitha Labantu. Ilitha Labantu is a social service and educational organization with a specific focus on addressing violence against women and children and supporting those affected by it. It was founded in February 1989 by Mandisa Monakali. It aims to empower women who have been affected by domestic violence, meet the needs of women and children affected by domestic violence, provide services run by women which are based on listening to survivors, challenge the disadvantages which result from domestic violence, support and reflect diversity and promote equality of opportunity and promote cohesive inter-agency responses to domestic violence and develop partnerships. For further information you can contact Ilitha Labantu on (021) 633 3048 or visit www.ilithalabantu.org.za

Human Rights - Police brutality still rife

In today's show, we spoke to Wanelisa Albert about police brutality she experienced. This comes after she was arrested for trying to stop a black on black violence. We also heard from Thabo Leholo – Acting Provincial Head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate or IPID. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is a government department that was established to investigate complaints of brutality, criminality and misconduct against members of the police and the municipal police service. Thabo explained more on how people can lay a complaint with the IDC. For more information you can contact their offices at (021) 941 4800 or visit www.ipid.gov.za

St Francis Adult Education Centre opens a new campus in Gugulethu

Mbuyiseli Blayi – Student Liaison Officer at the St Francis Adult Education Centre was Instudio. St Francis has been providing education for adults from disadvantaged communities for the past 30 years. They aim to provide relevant programmes and initiatives that enhance self-development and promote employment. They have various courses like the Enrichment and Life Skills, Music Project, Fashion and Sewing Project, Technology Project and Computer Project. Next year they are opening a new campus in Gugulethu. So if you want to know more about their courses you can contact (021) 694 1801 or visit www.stfrancisaec.org.za

Cape Town EMBRACE focuses on the children

We closed off with Margie Worthington-Smith - Cape Town EMBRACE project leader. Cape Town EMBRACE is a movement of parents/caregivers, champion community based organisations, city peers and the average city resident who cares about the children and the future of the city. The movement was officially launched last week. For further information go to www.embrace.org.za