Communities unite to keep children dry during rainy season
With a wetter-than-usual winter, there have been a number of community activations where residents have made donations so that waterproof jackets and ponchos can be distributed at nearby schools, or collected previously-loved rain jackets for this same purpose. Lester Kiewit speaks to Patsy Bagraim…
Preserving and sharing South Africa’s rich jazz history
Lester Kiewit speaks to American jazz pianist and academi,c Darius Brubeck, who recently released his book, “Playing the Changes – Jazz at an African University and on the Road”, co-written with his South African wife Catherine Brubeck. The book chronicles the twenty-three years which they spent in…
Africa Report: Ugandan GenZ protestors speak out against government
GenZ protestors in Uganda take leaf from Kenyans; death toll from Ethiopian landslide passes 257, could reach 500; for first time Southern Africa does not top the list of HIV / AIDS infections. Jean-Jacques Cornish shares details with Lester Kiewit.
Bo Kaap residents say new hotel is threat to heritage
Lester Kiewit speaks to Osman Shaboodien, chair of the Bo Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association about their opposition to the construction of a six-storey hotel that would be metres away from the historic Auwal mosque, the first in South Africa.
A World View from London: Deadly typhoon causes destruction in Taiwan
A powerful typhoon causes mayhem in Taiwan and now heading towards China; North Korean hackers accused of stealing secrets worldwide; Olympic torch salvation for Bangladeshi man in UK.Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.
Betting on Sports: Ethical and Economic Dimensions of Sponsorship in South Africa
Lester Kiewit and Dr. Gustav Venter discuss the rise of betting companies sponsoring South African sports due to economic pressures. They highlight ethical concerns, including match-fixing risks and the contradiction of accepting gambling sponsorships while advocating against gambling.
Concern at Zyn craze which sees youngsters using nicotine pouches
Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking, about concerns surrounding a new craze where nicotine pouches are being used by youngsters. It is known as Zyn, or zynning, after one of the popular brand names.
Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice
Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, about what the country can expect from the newly appointed Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya.
Capetonians turn to laundromats during wet winter
Many Capetonians have been resorting to taking their dirty washing to laundromats because the rainy weather has been preventing from doing their laundry at home, as the clothes, towels, and bedding were just not getting dry on time. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sebastian Ricketts, co-owner of 24 Hour La…
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Reality show contestant eats rare bird
A reality show contestant in New Zealand makes apology after eating protected bird; Australian amputates finger in order to compete in Olympics; Singapore judged safest place to travel in the world. Katie Macdonald shares details of these stories with Lester Kiewit.