14 March - Arts, Culture & Environment

In today’s show, we spoke to Mandla Yeki - spokesperson of the MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, MEC Whitey Jacobs. His department launched the Easter sport and cultural festival yesterday. According to the department, the festival was conceived as a strategic intervention to ensure the youth participate in arts, culture and sports activities and that there are sufficient alternatives to keep them occupied during the entire Easter Weekend. For more information check your local newspapers like the City Vision, Tygerburger, Plainsman etc.

We were also joined by Lonwabo Kilani – an Artist. Lonwabo is a young artist who has received numerous awards for his work including the Adult Learning Conference - Gold Medal for "Most Dedicated Artist" in 2001. He is a former member of the Gugulective – a collective of young artists based in Gugulethu, Langa and Khayelitsha. Lonwabo exhibits regularly at the Everard Read Gallery at the Waterfront. To see his work visit the Gallery at number 3 Portswood Road, at the Waterfront or call (021) 418 4527, they are open Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, Sundays and Public Holidays by appointment.

Nigel Vermaas was also in today for the Arts update in and around the city. He won't be coming in next Friday because it's Easter but will be joining us on the 28th to tell us more about the Cape Town Jazz Festival, happening in few weeks time.

We closed off the show with an interview with Councillor Demetri Qually. We were talking about the Dumping at Solo Street Public Sports Field in Retreat. Councillor Qually recently held an on_site inspection and promised residents that he would arrange for a system that will prevent dumping to be put in place. For residents who want to get involved in keeping the area clean or if you witness any illegal dumping please contact Alderman Morkel on (021) 701 9963 or 084 224 0100.

Keep listening to Bush radio 89.5 fm. From the Sakhisizwe Team, have a safe weekend till next time cheers!!!!!