Health - This week marks Teen Suicide Prevention week

On Sakhisizwe today, we spoke to Naazia Ismail - Spokesperson for the SA Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) about detecting depression which is an early warning sign for suicide. This week marks Teen Suicide Prevention week and it is reported that suicide is the fastest growing, and second leading, cause of death in the 15 to 24 age group as almost 1 in 10 teen deaths in South Africa are due to suicide. According to the recent National Youth Risk Survey, an alarming number of high school teens were depressed and suicidal with over 20% having considered suicide in one month. Children as young as 7 years old have also committed suicide in South Africa but despite its prevalence, teen suicide is still shrouded in myth and misconception. Naazia explained more about the warning signs and what action to take if one identifies those signs. If your teen has become withdrawn and socially isolated, his/her school performance and participation in sports has declined, he/she is neglecting their appearance, and has started giving possessions away, there could be a cause for concern and it is advisable to get the help of a trained mental health professional as soon as possible. SADAG is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393. Alternatively you can contact SADAG on (011) 262 6396 or visit www.sadag.co.za for more information or go to their Facebook page to ask your questions to the panel of psychologists, psychiatrist and counsellors.

Arts, Culture & Environment - The Academy for Future Science & Arts Update

Bronwyn, Busi & Dr. J.J. Hurtak

On Sakhisizwe today, we spoke to Bronwyn Evans and Dr. J.J. Hurtak - Co-founder of the Academy for Future Science, an international non-governmental organization that works to bring co-operation between science and consciousness. He is in the country to give a talk on Discovering our New Reality and Learning to Experience Your Higher Self.

Friday 7 February  -  19:00 to 21:00 Venue:  Hall at Christ Church Parish, Corner Parish and Constantia Main Road, Constantia                                           

Co-Creativity:  Discovering our New Reality – Drs JJ & Desiree Hurtak R80.  We are co-creators of our own world. By exploring the new wonders of life in the cosmos as well as those within us, we discover the inner depths of our reality. Consciousness expansion begins with us.  With it we can meet any serious challenges and bring a greater stability and balance to our immediate surroundings and perhaps the world. We will explore the use of music and meditation to help us to go into deeper levels of awareness and to unify body, mind and spirit.

Saturday 8 February  -  10am to 17:00   Venue:  New Learning Centre, Medical Department, UCT, off Anzio Road, Observatory                                                  

Learning to Experience Your Higher Self - Drs JJ& Desiree Hurtak  R350 (includes light lunch and tea).  We are interconnected with all life forms, but what are the preparations we need to make while living here and now? We can begin by understanding that our Overself body is the real starting-point in discovering how we work with the energies that flow through the All That Is. This workshop will introduce the book entitled “Overself Awakening” that details the important stages one experiences along the spiritual Path towards our highest potential. In this aspect of the Ascension teachings, we examine what makes us unique, as well as collective. Music and meditation will also be a key part of this group experience.

COST R400 if you attend both Academy 
talks in Cape Town in February.

BANKING DETAILS:  Academy For Future Science, NEDBANK, Branch CRESTA 191305, savings account 2913250459

Bank Reference:  Please use your name (first and surname)

EMAIL or FAX:  Proof of Payment to heather@proudfoot.co.za

Contact Heather on 083 444 8807 or Bronwyn on 073 200 7686 for more information.

 

Nigel Vermaas was Instudio for the Arts Update.

 

 

Sibanye launches their debut album

Andile, Mpendulo & Leon

We closed off with Andile, Mpendulo and Leon – Members of the Sibanye Afro Jazz & World Music Band. Sibanye meaning we are one consists of members from various communities around Cape Town. Their debut album titled “Sibanye” is available at African Music Store in Long Street or you can buy it online at www.sibanyemusic.com

Labour - Cape Craft & Design Institute is offering Top-notch Training for Design and Craft Enterprises

In today's show, we spoke to Sarah Polonsky - Business Support Programme Manager at the Cape Craft & Design Institute. We were speaking about the Top-notch Training for Design and Craft Enterprises they are offering. The courses are mainly held at the CCDI's Creative Enterprise Training Unit in central Cape Town. This quarter, the topics include (among others) an introduction to drawing, getting ready to retail your product, and techniques to stimulate creativity during the innovation process. For more information contact (021) 461 1488 or visit www.capecraftanddesign.org.za

Trade union federations speak out against the Employment Tax Incentive Act

Narius Moloto – From the National Council of Trade Unions or NACTU joined us on the line. We were talking about the Annual Organised Labour Conference hosted by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) last week. Three trade union federations, namely the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) and National Council of Trade Unions (NACTU) convened at the Organised Labour Conference. The Federations reflected on the participation of Organised Labour at NEDLAC, focusing on good outcomes and challenges in the development and review of policy and legislation. Mr Moloto explain more about the outcome of the conference. For more information contact their offices on (011) 333 1800 or visit www.nactu.org.za

NEASA says the current education system is failing young people

We closed off with Gerhard Papenfus – CEO of the National Employers' Association of South Africa or NEASA. The National Employers' Association of South Africa is adamant that the current education system is failing young people in preparing them to enter the formal job market. NEASA views the latest matric results as a skewed reflection of learners' ability to join South Africa’s workforce, the main reason being that the majority of them do not have the basic skill set that employers are looking for. Mr Papenfus explained more. For more information you can contact (012) 332 5350 or visit www.neasa.co.za

Gender - Safe Space addresses sexual harassment in corporate SA

On Sakhisizwe today, we spoke to Michelle Bergh - Safe Space Co-ordinator. Safe Space is a Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust initiative focusing on training and consultation on dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace within the business sector. Safe Space aims to reduce the number of cases and the lost productivity company’s face when dealing with sexual harassment and sexual offences in the workplace. For further information you can contact Rape Crisis on (021) 447 1467 or visit www.rapecrisis.org.za