Sakhisizwe -Building the Nation - Bou Die Nasie

  Today we had an amazing workshop on gender by Patrick and Leo from Sonke Gender Justice:  Sonke’s vision is a world in which men, women and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies. Sonke Gender Justice works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. They elaborated on the level of rape that’s high in South Africa hence Sonke together with their allies and other grassroots NGO have been demanding the National Strategic Plan   on how we can combat GBV ( Gender Base Violence) from the government.   Patrick adds that in that plan government needs to fund media that at grassroots level like Bush Radio to tell inform listens about the issues of prevention on violence at primary level. He also touc

Today we were broadcasting live at the ABALIMI Gardening in Khayelitsha Section A . We spoke to the gardeners as well as the trainers , they love what they do and they encouraging young people to be more involved in gardening.  ABALIMI is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) working to empower the disadvantaged through urban agriculture and environmental programmes and projects.We support our target group’s ability to replicate their success and transform their lives in their urban and rural environments. ABALIMI assists by providing the following support services: Project implementation Agricultural and horticultural commodities   

Childline is an effective non-profit organization that works collectively to protect children from all forms of violence and to create a culture of children's rights in South Africa.Letticia social worker from ChildLine in the Western Cape elaborates on the different types of abuse which are as follow Emotional abuse Neglect Physical abuse Family violence Sexual abuse Organised sexual abuse . PLEASE LETS REPORT CHILD ABUSE. Lets not be activist that are active only when its the month of awareness's. Lets protect our women and child PERIOD!! Together we can build a nation that is free and cares for its country. HotLine 08000 55 555 By: Lazola Solani ‪#‎ HumanRights‬

Also the Black Sash joined me in studio. Bongiwe and Abigal spoke to me about Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Now this is important so that if you get injured while at work you are able to get compensation should you not be able to be at work for a duration of 3 months.More information and other things you might want to know in relation to these conversations please contact- 072 663 3739 -Black Sash HELPLINE By:Lazola Solani  

Also spoke to -Dr Andrias De Nysschem From Brite Smile on Oral health awareness month - September . September being a national Oral health month - It is time to pay more attention to your dental routine , particularly as two of the worlds most common health problems affect the mouth. Cavities (Dental caries) and gum diseases.  Dr Andriad mentioned that mouth cancer is common among young people ..this was very interesting! For more information please contact: 021 421 1140 By: Lazola Solani

Today we spoke to Professor Ernette Du Toit from The South African Bone Marrow Registry .Every year thousands of individuals with blood diseases reach a stage where their only hope for a cure in a bone marrow transplant.  Leukaemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes). There is around a 30% chance of a sibling being a bone marrow match, meaning that there is a 70% chance that someone will need a transplant from a non-related donor.  The South African Bone marrow registry is encouraging people to be donors.

We also spoke to Abigail and Bongiwe from Black Sash -  The Black Sash is a 59 year old veteran human rights organisation whose current programmes draw on a rich institutional heritage of advocating for social justice in South Africa . Today we  spoke more about the procedures you must follow should you want to apply for SASSA and don’t have all the necessary documents for your child but you have your Identity Document. Please make use of this information and if you are in such situation contact Black Sash on 072 66 33 739 you can also send a please call me and they will call you back! ....see very simple.

On today's show i spoke to Andile , Asithandile and Sivuyile members of PASMA (Pan Africanist Student Movement Of Azania) in CPUT Cape Town Campus. They spoke to me more about the movement , what services they offer to students and the importance of education and being focused when you are in a higher institution.They continue to emphases the importance of grade 12 learners who wish to commence their studies in the institution to register as soon as possible to avoid rejection due to space. SRC Andile adds that one of their goals is to combat the struggle to get an education because of financial issues among students in CPUT.  If you are a student and would like more information about them and how they can assist you. ' PASMA Cape Town Anouncements' on Facebook. Or simply get  Andile Ace Saunders