08 June – Arts, Culture and Environment

Today we spoke to Rob Small – from Abalimi Bezekhaya an urban agriculture and environmental action association operating in the townships of Khayelitsha, Nyanga and surrounding areas on the Cape Flats. They assist individuals, groups and community based organisations to initiate and maintain permanent organic food growing and nature conservation projects. For more information you can contact (021) 371 1653 or www.abalimi.org.za
PICS: www.abalimi.org.za

We also spoke to Sindile Gulwa and Yvonne Xatalaza an actress in a play called Udaba Bafazi which is currently running at the Baxter theatre. Sindile is the director of the play. The show is about women openly sharing their stories, wisely finding solutions and ultimately, celebrating their African womanhood and will be running till the 16th of June. For bookings call Computicket on 083 915 8000 or the Baxter Theatre Centre on (021) 680 3989. For discounted block, corporate or school bookings, charities or fundraisers call Sandiswa on 021 680 3991 or Sharon on 021 680 3962.
PIC: www.baxter.co.za

We were also joined by Nigel Vermaas for the Arts update in and around the city.

Our last interview was with Nobuhle Somi – a trainer in storytelling from Intsika Yolwazi. Intsika Yolwazi will be celebrating cultural diversity through story telling, poetry and drama in all languages in September. Brainstorming sessions will be held at the following venues: on Thursday the 15 of June at the Browns Farm Library, July 12 Athlone Library and August 20th in Parow Library. For more information you can contact her at (021) 934 4742 or email her at nobuhle.somi@gmail.com

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