Sonke Gender Justice urges men to end Gender Based Violence

Patrick Godana – National Manager Sonke Gender Justice was Instudio. We were talking about Gender Based Violence with a special emphasis on children and what men can do in ending Gender Based Violence. 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

Mitchell’s Plain Advice Office to embark on an outreach programme

We closed off with William Simmers - Coordinator of the Mitchell’s Plain Advice Office. We were talking about their first outreach programme on youth and children development and the effects of abuse, domestic violence, crime and substance abuse they will be hosting tomorrow at the Mitchell’s Plain midwife obstetric unit between 10AM and 11AM. For further information you can contact the office on (021) 392 2000 or send an email to mitchellsplainadv@telkomsa.net 

Human Rights - Community Chest Carnival cancelled

In today's show, we spoke to Lorenzo Davids – CEO of the Community Chest of The Western Cape. Last week Tuesday the Board and the Management of the Community Chest announced their decision to cancel this year’s Community Chest Carnival. The carnival is a fundraising platform. The money raised at the Carnival is then distributed amongst some 300 social development organizations which the Community Chest supports in the Western Cape. Mr Davids explained more about the reasons that led to this decision. Over the following nine months the Board and the Management will work with all volunteers and stakeholders to strategize a new and exciting Carnival 2015 in order to provide the necessary funding to community organizations at an acceptable level. For further information you can contact (021) 424 3344 or visit www.comchest.org.za

The Learning Trust funds SA education organisations

Charles Ainslie – Director at the Learning Trust joined us on the line. The Learning Trust is a non-profit, funding organisation that makes grants and provides capacity development support to emerging organisations whose focus is to improve the educational experience of South African learners while strengthening local communities. For further information you can contact their offices on (021) 705 2756 or visit www.thelearningtrust.org

Rotary Youth Exchange program is inviting new applicants

We closed off with Dez Jansen – Vice-Chairman of the Rotary International Youth Exchange. We were talking about the Rotary Youth Exchange program. They are inviting students to apply and be part of the program next year. The program offers numerous benefits to its young participants and their Rotarian hosts and mentors, as well as to the community at large. They have the Long-term exchange which usually last one year and the Short-term exchange. These exchanges vary from several days to several weeks; they often take place when school is not in session and usually do not include an academic program. The closing date for applying in the 7^th of February this year. For further information on the long term exchange you can contact Gavin Schachat on 084 578 5080 or send an email to robla717@iafrica.com or James Robertson for the short term exchange on 083 255 4324 or send an email to james@silasvalley.com

Health - Yesterday marked World Leprosy Day

In today's show, we spoke to Peter Laubscher - Director of the Leprosy Mission South Africa. We were talking about Leprosy. Yesterday it was World Leprosy Day and this day is observed each year on the last Sunday in January by organisations involved in leprosy including the World Health Organisation. Leprosy mainly affects the skin and nerves and clinically appears in most of the cases as patches with discoloration and numbness of the affected area. If untreated, there can be progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. Peter explained more about the causes and the available treatment. And the good news is that Leprosy is a curable disease and when treated in the early stages, disability can be avoided. With minimal training, leprosy can be easily diagnosed on clinical signs alone. The Leprosy Mission aims to teach the community about leprosy, support those suffering from it and to help patients and their families overcome their fear and shame. For further information you can contact Peter on (021) 785 2681 or visit website www.leprosymission.co.za alternatively contact your nearest hospital or a dermatologist. 

Arts, Culture & Environment - Khetshe-Productions presents Hip-Notix

Bukiwe, Samantha & Luthando 

On Sakhisizwe today, we spoke to Bukiwe “B” Njani, Luthando “T-Dos” Buje and Samantha “Sammy” – members of Hip-Notix. We were talking about their music careers and their new single called “Ndimbonile”. Hip-Notix is said to be the next big thing out of Cape Town. For more information or bookings contact Lusanda Plaatjie on 078 487 3896 or Nhlanhla Ndlovu on 072 437 2212 or go to www.facebook.com/Khetshe-Production