Grow Great is a campaign with the aim to confront the hidden challenge of stunting that results from chronic under-nutrition in South Africa. Grow Great seeks to galvanise South Africa towards a future where no child is unjustly denied the opportunity to reach their full potential. the first-ever zero-stunting seminar was held on 8 October in Johannesburg, where the first lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe delivered the keynote address. Drs Tawanda Makusha, Teresa Shamah Levy, Richard Pendame and Winnie Sambu joined Aldrin Sampear to talk about issues of nutrition and health at the seminar.

Grow Great is a campaign with the aim to confront the hidden challenge of stunting that results from chronic under-nutrition in South Africa. Grow Great seeks to galvanise South Africa towards a future where no child is unjustly denied the opportunity to reach their full potential. the first-ever zero-stunting seminar was held on 8 October in Johannesburg, where the first lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe delivered the keynote address. Drs Tawanda Makusha, Teresa Shamah Levy, Richard Pendame and Winnie Sambu joined Aldrin Sampear to talk about issues of nutrition and health at the seminar.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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Grow Great Seminar tackles malnutrition, stunting

Nhlanhla Sehume is talking with the Production Manager of Limpopo Jewellery, Siphelele Manqele about his journey. 

Nhlanhla Sehume is talking with the Production Manager of Limpopo Jewellery, Siphelele Manqele about his journey.

Expanded Public Works Programme Beneficiary - Siphelele Manqele

For over three decades and nicknamed “The Boxing Mecca” of South Africa, the boxing culture of East London/Mdantsane has produced no less than 20 world champions and more than 50 national champions. This achievement even by global standards is phenomenal. In 1994 East London became part of the province of the Eastern Cape. In 2000, East London became part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, consisting of King William's Town, Bhisho, and Mdantsane, and is the seat of the Metro. In this week’s Culture Corner, we talk about the boxing phenomenon in East London. Nhlanhla Sehume is conversing with South African Former Professional, Vuyani Bungu and a Boxing SA Steering Committee member, Xolile Dike.

For over three decades and nicknamed “The Boxing Mecca” of South Africa, the boxing culture of East London/Mdantsane has produced no less than 20 world champions and more than 50 national champions. This achievement even by global standards is phenomenal. In 1994 East London became part of the province of the Eastern Cape. In 2000, East London became part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, consisting of King William's Town, Bhisho, and Mdantsane, and is the seat of the Metro. In this week’s Culture Corner, we talk about the boxing phenomenon in East London. Nhlanhla Sehume is conversing with South African Former Professional, Vuyani Bungu and a Boxing SA Steering Committee member, Xolile Dike.

Culture Corner: The story of boxing in the Buffalo City (East London) area

The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure is celebrating 20 years of the existence of the Expanded Public Works Programme this year. The EPWP is a national, government-driven initiative which was launched in 2004 to promote the creation of work opportunities that contribute towards the reduction of unemployment and alleviation of poverty in the country. The programme is implemented within four sectors, namely: Infrastructure, Non-State, Social and Environment & Culture. Nhlanhla Sehume in conversation with Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Bernice Swart. 

The Department of Public Works &amp; Infrastructure is celebrating 20 years of the existence of the Expanded Public Works Programme this year. The EPWP is a national, government-driven initiative which was launched in 2004 to promote the creation of work opportunities that contribute towards the reduction of unemployment and alleviation of poverty in the country. The programme is implemented within four sectors, namely: Infrastructure, Non-State, Social and Environment &amp; Culture. Nhlanhla Sehume in conversation with Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works &amp; Infrastructure, Bernice Swart.

Grow Great Seminar tackles malnutrition, stunting

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