Podcasts about Cape Flats

Joining John Maytham unpack the complexities of the province’s gang strategy and its unintended consequences is Professor Irvin Kinnes, a seasoned criminologist and expert in gang dynamics. Professor Kinnes is known for his deep insights into violence, policing, and the socio-political context of organized crime in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month’s edition of #LesterInYourLounge, Lester Kiewit broadcasts from Bellville South, Glenhaven, and speaks to Dr. Llewellyn MacMaster for a powerful conversation about the past and present of the community. Dr. MacMaster, former SRC president at UWC, member of the Cape Crisis Committee, theologian, and retired minister, reflects on his journey from student activism during the turbulent 1980s to decades of service in ministry and academia. Together, they paint a picture of Bellville South’s role in the struggle against apartheid and explore how its legacy continues to shape the community today. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 28th of April the autobiography of Apostle Ivan Waldeck- Chronicles of an Ex Gangster “ The Gates of Hell” will be launched...Ivan Waldeck is a former gangster turned pastor who now engages with senior gang leaders, in a bid to bring peace to the Cape Flats. In the book he speaks about his involvement and experiences in prison and in the underworld & his journey as a preacher. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Flats Parole Crisis: 36% Re-Offend, DA Demands Urgent Reform by Radio Islam

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Loop, Jamie Thurston Wyngaard about his entrepreneurial journey, the story of Loop and what to make of his recent recognition with the prestigious Science, Technology & Innovation Award at the Africa Forty under 40 Awards in Cairo, Egypt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition, about a call to Cape Flats communities plagued by gang violence to take to the streets to protest and call for urgent intervention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadia Lubowski, the director of the Anton Lubowski Educational Trust (ALET), faced the trauma of her father being assassinated in front of their home in Namibia when she was just nine years old. Having to deal with this trauma, she has adopted a leading art-based, trauma-informed approach to early childhood education in Philippi on the Cape Flats, where she teaches pre-school children. In an interview with Biznews, Lubowski highlighted the stark disparities in educational experiences between children in affluent suburbs and those in townships like Philippi, an area marked by violence. She recounts the harrowing story of a child in her programme who witnessed a classmate being shot. It is children like this that Lubowski wants to help, using art therapy to express their emotions and cope with trauma. Having identified a suitable piece of land, she is currently planning an art centre that would provide a safe space for parents, mothers, and young children to gather. ALET is in the process of raising R27 million for the project, and Lubowski emphasises that while forming a partnership with a corporate entity would be beneficial, it is essential that the initiative remains rooted in collaboration with the community to truly make a difference in the lives of Philippi's children.

In this wide-ranging interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, takes viewers behind the scenes in the fight for a better police force. He covers the latest crime statistics; upcoming skills audits; the “carnage and chaos” and “dirty political fight” at Crime Intelligence; the “pushback” Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been getting internally after “questioning certain things”; the significant challenge of working with certain senior managers in SAPS; the dangers of taking actions that directly impact on “especially the financial well-being of certain criminal figures”; and the horrific working conditions at the Anti-Gang Unit where he was shocked - on an unannounced oversight visit - to run into the very captain in whose vehicle a known Cape Flats hitman posed with a big smile a few years ago. Cameron also shares the successful outcomes of a number of the committee's ground-level visits and departmental hearings. “I hope that these kinds of cases will set a bit of an example to potential wrongdoers in the South African Police Service….Something…that's encouraging to me is the fact that from all the different parties or entities sides there are questions. So it makes it very difficult for anyone to hide because everyone has different contact points and different persons that they speak to. So I think it's becoming a very uncomfortable environment to be in.”

Short documentary, 31 Chatham Street, was launched on Tuesday 11 Feb, which was also the 59th Anniversary of the declaration of District Six as a white area, under the group areas act. As some of you may remember, more than 60 000 people were forcibly removed to sub-housing areas, specifically created for them on the desolate Cape Flats, on the 11 February 1966. Today we chat to Soraya Maltheze about the documentary and about her experiences living in Dry Dock in District Six . She was 11 years old when she left..The film was produced by the Vuselela Ons Luister, which is an oral history programme run by the District Six Museum. Soyraya joins us now to talk further..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EJ Von Lyrik hails from a township called Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa. She has been writing and performing her own material ever since she started working on music as a career in 1997. Having a distinct interest in music production, she started producing her own instrumentals in 2001.Her music is an eclectic mix of funk, rock, dancehall, hip hop and roots reggae. She is a strong advocate for human upliftment and inspiration through the medium of music and therefore her music carries positive messages in her lyrics. E.J feels the reason for this cross-over of musical genres is to reach out to a more diverse audience because the music is message orientated. She has performed on various international stages as well as collaborating with some hefty names in the music industry, and was a member of the (now disbanded) legendary, female hip hop group Godessa. This is a collection of her work spanning 20 years as a solo artist and also one third of the iconic and legendary African female rap group, Goddessa. I've had the honour of being the group DJ to both Godessa & EJ Von Lyrik performing within South Africa and abroad and her body of work is something to behold. 1.Intro Chuck D & Flava Flav 2.Conquerer (single - High Voltage Entertainment - prod Grenville Williams 2013) 3.Open your eyes ( (taken off debut album, Method in the Madness 2007, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Grenville Williams) 4.Flight over many cities (taken off debut album, Method in the Madness 2007, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik ) 5.Woo Eyes (with Mix & Blend prod Mix & Blend 2013) 6.Freedom in a cage ft. Teba (taken off debut album, Method in the Madness 2007, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Grenville Williams) 7.Inside out (taken of Rogue State of Mind Pt2 Compilation 2009) 8.Heartbreak love (taken off second album, The Human Condition 2010, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik) 9.Nguwe Mr. Sakitumi remix (with Godessa taken of the album Spillage prod Sean O'Tim 2011) 10.Mindz ablaze (with Godessa taken of the album Spillage - High Voltage Entertainment 2004 prod Grenville Williams) 11.Soul ft.Carlo Petersen (taken off second album, The Human Condition 2010, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Carlo Petersen) 12.The law (taken off second album, The Human Condition 2010, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Grenville Williams) 13.Mike Lesson (with Godessa taken of the album Spillage - High Voltage Entertainment 2004 prod EJ Von Lyrik) 14.Rise up (featured with Red Lion taken of album, Cape of Good Dope - African Dope Records 2002 - Williams) 15.Disfunksion (with Godessa taken of the album Spillage - prod EJ Von Lyrik 2004) 16.Younique (Indépendent release prod EJ Von Lyrik 2013) 17.Journey of mine (with Godessa taken of the album Spillage - prod Grenville Williams 2004) 18.Living my dreams ft Claire Phillips (taken off debut album, Method in the Madness 2007, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Grenville Williams) 19.Fuss & fight (taken off debut album, Method in the Madness 2007, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik) 20.Planet I. (Taken on Rogue State of Mind album prod Meisterbeatz 2006) 21.Law of attraction (with Josie Field taken of the album, Leyland 2008 - RPM Records) 22.She's got a gun (taken off second album, The Human Condition 2010, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. EJ Von Lyrik & Grenville Williams) 23.Somethings gotta give (Moodphase 5 ft. Godessa taken of the album Super Delux Mode - African Dope Records 2002 prod Grenville Williams & Douglas Armstrong) 24.They Go Crazy ft Teba & Dubmasta China (taken off second album, The Human Condition 2010, High Voltage Entertainment - prod. Dub Masta China) 25. Is soe (with Jits Vinge & Teba taken of the album Skeletsleutel - 2006 - prod Dub Masta China) 26.Ons beholder saam (with Jack Parrow 2015 title track for feature film Skeem) 27.Runaway (Independent release - prod EJ Von Lyrik 2013) 28.Gimme dat gem (with DJ Azuhl, Ben, Teba prod EJ Von Lyrik - 2016 prod EJ Von Lyrik) credits

Lester Kiewit speaks to Shaun Ludwig of Heathfield Tennis Club about the poor state of tennis courts on the Cape Flats compared to those in more affluent areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A captivating film that tells the story of a student’s rebellious actions during the 1985 anti-apartheid uprising on the Cape Flats. His actions result in horrible consequences for his family, girlfriend, friends, and community, but ultimately contributes to the establishment of a free and democratic South Africa. The film was produced in 2024 and is funded by the NFVF ( National film and video foundation) The film is inspired by true-life events. It’s tagline is : Damm if you do! Dead if you don’t!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara-Jayne is joined by Read to Rise Co-founder Roscoe Williams to discuss the 2025 Cape Flats Book Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s once again time for the annual Cape Flats Book Festival. The fourth Cape Flats Book Festival returns to West End Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain, on Saturday and Sunday February 1 and 2. Read to Rise Co-founder Roscoe Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kenneth Alexander, known as the Artist in Athlone, about his love affair with the Cape Flats suburb and how it has moulded his life’s work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crystal speaks to Fred Lucas, who has worked in corporate SA for several years before deciding to focus on Championing Youth Empowerment on the Cape Flats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The operating environment in South Africa for ride-hailing services like Bolt is fraught with complexity, while the country's crime problem only contributes to the challenge of getting passengers safely from A to B. This complexity is compounded by the nuances of operating in different areas. Municipal districts have different permitting requirements, while competitive elements from other transport sector players, like taxi associations, presents further challenges. Fulfilling a ride request in the Cape Flats at 11pm is a different proposition to one in Sandton at 2pm. Simo Kalajdzic, senior operations manager at Bolt South Africa, tells TechCentral's business technology show, TCS+, about how Bolt is approaching these challenges. He delves into: • The overall problem that Bolt is trying to solve for South Africans; • Bolt's strategic approach to safety on the platform; • The £100-million investment into safety Bolt has pledged at a global level; • The technological solutions baked into the Bolt app for both drivers and passengers; • The industry-wide collaborations Bolt has undertaken to address safety from an ecosystem perspective; • How drivers and riders are empowered to be safe on the platform; • Feedback from a recent stakeholder engagement meeting held in Cape Town; and • Bolt's long-term vision for safety in the South African context. This episode is not to be missed! TechCentral

Clarence Ford speaks to hip-hop icon Emile Jansen, known as Emile YX, has taken his positive message and call for social change from the streets of the Cape Flats to the world. Jansen is the founder of the country's oldest hip-hop crew Black Noise, who along with Prophets of Da City, are considered the pioneers of hip hop in Cape Town in the late 80s and early 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Adele Kirsten, director of Gun Free SA, about a case in the Cape High Court where a Durban gun shop owner is being prosecuted for murder, for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to a Cape Flats gang, the Terrible Josters. They discuss the structural weaknesses in the legal system that sees thousands of illegal firearms in circulation in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A notorious serial killer terrorized a South African community for over a year. Uncover the dark history of Cape Flats and the haunting legacy that led to the 'Jesus Killer.' Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/CASUAL - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today quince.com/CASUAL - for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The community of Bishop Lavis in the Cape Flats is still reeling in shock following the shooting and killing of seven people last night. Police say an armed suspect entered an informal dwelling in Kogelberg Street and fired several shots at the occupants. This latest shooting follows yet another shooting where five people were shot and killed on the Cape West Coast on Wednesday. A family member in the latest shooting, Selena Domingo, says she is devastated...

One of South Africa's most prolific criminal cases, “The Station Strangler”, will be streamed on Showmax. The documentary delves into the world of serial killer Norman Afzal Simons, who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the mid-80s to the mid-90s in the Cape Flats.The schoolteacher was convicted of the rape and murder of 10-year-old Elroy van Rooyen and sentenced to 25 years in in 1995. Twenty-eight years after his imprisonment, Simons was released on parole and placed under 24-hour monitoring in November 2023, opening up fresh wounds in a community where justice has been denied for decades. Meanwhile, the true-crime feature documentary, which will premiere on November 6, is produced by IdeaCandy which brought viewers “Tracking Thabo Bester”, “Devilsdorp” “Steinheist” and “School Ties”. Joining us this evening to talk about this documentary is award-winning director, Nadine Cloete. Nadine has won the Audience Award at Encounters for Action Kommandant, while Address Unknown won the SAFTA for Best Short Film. She is also the Production and Development Manager for Non-Fiction at the National Film and Video Foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Videos have been doing the rounds on social media of gangs of kids involved in running battles on the streets of some Cape Flats townships. Abie Isaacs, Cape Flats Safety Forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to freelance botanist and fynbos specialist, Rupert Koopman, about the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and efforts to revive it.

Professor. Pundit. Public nuisance. In his columns, books and on social media, Jonathan Jansen is prolific, and he likes to speak his mind about schools and universities, race, politics and our complex South African society. He has brought incisive analysis, compassion and a sense of humour to some of the most controversial issues in our country for many years. And now, in this memoir, Jansen goes back to his early years: growing up in a loving, fiercely evangelical family on the Cape Flats, being put on the road to purpose by an inspiring school teacher and becoming the first of his generation to go to university. In this episode of Pagecast, Prof Jansen is in conversation with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis

This year, Athlone on the Cape Flats will experience the raw energy and creativity of young artists expressing themselves freely. It's a unique platform that bridges the gap between commercial and community-based ideals, uncovering untapped talent within the community. The event promises not only jaw-dropping performances for the audiences, but also valuable life lessons and potential opportunities for involvement in other arts and culture projects for the participants. This is more than just a show; it's a crucial step in creating a more compassionate world through exposure to arts and culture. Producer, Faghri Abrahams shares more now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Llewellyn McMaster, Cape Crime Crisis Coalition chair after a hellish week that saw more than 30 people killed on the Cape Flats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Sandiso Phaliso a freelance journalist writing for Ground Up & Fransina Lukas, Provincial CPF National Spokesperson & Abie Isaacs from the Cape Flats Safety Forum spoke to Clarence about the extortion gangs operating on the Cape Flats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Communist Party says it takes a critical but non-oppositionist stance towards the Government of National Unity. The party was commemorating its 103-rd anniversary in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Sunday. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila says the SACP's structures will have to decide on the future of its role within the Triparite Alliance.  Mapaila has criticised what he describes as the behaviour of ANC leaders in selecting its GNU partners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP national spokesperson , Dr Alex Mashilo

In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity,And often in unexpected ways.One of the things that's interesting about the hero's journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture.A mentor, sage, guide, or a coach of some sort.They help the hero:Navigate the adventureStrengthen themselvesAnd ultimately transform in ways that allow them to meet their life from a wiser, more skillful, and more responsive place. As we looked at starting a new series featuring everyday heroes, the role of the helper was striking.And we couldn't help but think this new series would be incomplete if we didn't include episodes featuring helpers.So here we are.Launching our next episode in this new adventure.Conversations featuring inspiring stories from everyday heroes and the helpers who walk beside them.Today I am honored and excited to share another beautiful helpers conversation, with Hayley Philander.Hayley is a Lawyer who cofounded an organization called IseeU.On the organization's website they share:Every morning young women from the Cape Flats face an overwhelming challenge – they wake to a community with some of the highest rates of gangsterism and drug addiction in South Africa. They also face an epidemic of gender based violence alongside a failing education system. It is from this environment that our young women begin to formulate their identity, their sense of potential and their dreams for the future.IseeU was launched eight years and offers a three-year mentorship programme supporting young female students from Grade 10 to 12, who are from the Cape Flats.The name IseeU was inspired by one of the young women participating in the programme – who shared that she felt seen, for the first time in her life. Building a future starts with feeling seen.Today, we'll explore some of Hayley's journey in co-founding IseeU, including:Growing up in Apartheid South Africa and the story of a mentor who saw her potential, believed in her, and helped her to feel deeply seen. More about the mission of IseeU and the incredible work they are doingTools and practices that have helped young women in their program move from reactivity, to responsiveness, dream about their future and find hope in the face of immense challenges. For more on Hayley and ways to get involved and support IseeU please visit iseeu.org.zaDid you find this conversation inspiring? Here are other Heroes and Helpers episodes we think you'll love:Becoming your own inner ally with Alfreda McCrayEmbracing the journey from 'doing' to 'being' with Amy Dong  Enjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts.     Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

Crystal speaks to Wayne Hempe, who grew up on the Cape Flats and is now working for an award-winning global advertising agency based in the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With South Africa at “boiling point” and running gun battles on the Cape Flats, negotiations for the country's new Government of National Unity (GNU) took some dramatic turns this week as more parties (including the EFF and BOSA) entered into coalition talks with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) while the Democratic Alliance (DA) teetered on the brink of going back to the opposition benches. In this interview with BizNews, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer speaks about the DA's fight for the economic cluster and the portfolios that are critical to the movement of the basic economy, lifestyle, and stability of the country. He describes President Cyril Ramaphosa re-emerging as the “the Cyril of the CODESA negotiations…and putting down his iron rod”. De Beer also dissects the East-West factions inside the GNU and warns of a looming foreign policy battle. Meanwhile, he reminds the current president that there are factions inside the ANC, the government, the police, the army, and the intelligence services that remain loyal to former President Jacob Zuma.

The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation which will begin on Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June to do essential maintenance to its water supply network on the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this period. The work that needs to be done will ensure that the City's pipe infrastructure is in the best possible condition for years to come. To give us mor details about this temporary water shutdown, we're joined by Melikhaya Zagagana, our EWN Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape has called on the City of Cape Town to ensure that hospitals and schools are not affected by the three-day water outage hat kicked in on Monday.This comes after the metro announced that several areas in the city would be without water pending maintenance of water infrastructure network on the Cape Flats.Clarence speaks to ANC Western Cape spokesperson, Khalid Sayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by celebrity chef judges Marc Lottering, Tanya Nefdt and Chad Chitter (DJ Skouers), the garden project and community Coockathon, will bring the community around one table to celebrate food, health and to address the critical need of access to nutritious food along the Cape Flats. Founder and Executive Director of TCGC Joanie Fredericks shares more now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inge Stoffels reports on a meeting held in the Cape Flats community, lots of issues were raised and the community want to know are the government listening to concerns or just grandstanding? Are the meetings being held to look good for elections or are they actually willing to listen and make a change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

The clear divide between what government chooses to celebrate on Human Rights Day, and what's really happening on the ground. Then, one basic human right countless South Africans are living without. Later, we need to talk about the MK Party… And how kids on the Cape Flats are helping sunbirds find their way home.

The Cape Flats in South Africa is an area plagued by gang violence and drug abuse. The situation has been so dire that the army was sent into the townships in 2019 to control the situation. Exposure to the violence is particularly distressing for children who are caught in the crossfire. It is for these children that the Cape Kids Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Muizenberg in the Western Cape, aims to ensure better outcomes. The Foundation takes in teens from the age of 14 and provides learning support for them throughout their adult life. Vicky Bauer, the Director of the Foundation, said in an interview with Biznews that the foundation, established in 2017, is for curious and determined young people who come to them for a place where they can feel safe and experience the power of being part of a family. From their initial program working with young adults, the foundation has evolved into a residential program with a strong emphasis on trauma counselling, and a school, the Alex School, was established in Muizenberg. Bauer said that The Cape Kids Foundation is in the process of designing an outdoor environmental education program on a site that they have acquired on a mountain peak in Glencairn. They are clearing the site of alien vegetation and making it safe for the neighbourhood that has experienced devastating wildfires in the past. She highlighted that students who come to them are children who don't have dreams because they are merely surviving.

The DA-led City of Cape Town has faced criticism for removing the Palestinian flag mural in Lavender Hill, whilst residents said gang-related graffiti had persisted across the Cape Flats without being removed for years.

The Basic Education Minister with Education MEC Matome Chiloane and Gauteng Premier – Panyaza Lesufi are in Garankuwa as schools open.    EWN visits Relebogile Secondary School in Carletonville. A massive sinkhole swallowed parts of the school at the beginning of 2023.    EWN heads to Westcott Primary in Diep River, where the Premier and Western Cape Education MEC will provide an update on the state of readiness for the new term. As learners make their way back to school, a flare-up of gang violence is ensuing on the Cape Flats, where seven people have been shot dead in the past two days.   With only two days left before the release of Matric results, SADAG is hosting a series of webinars to advise candidates and parents on coping with tomorrow's unexpected results.    KZN and Gauteng expecting disruptive rainfall and severe thunderstorms.   The Usisindiso Marshalltown fire inquest resumes.    Bafana Bafana lost in their Afcon opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is becoming an “iron fist” for the African National Congress (ANC) in certain parts of South Africa. Crime fighter Ian Cameron of Action Society speaks to BizNews about the latest abuses of power and lack of accountability in SAPS. He describes how Police Minister Bheki Cele was escorted by six Flying Squad vehicles, three Public Order Policing (POP) vehicles and three mini buses from TRT to an ANC meeting on the Cape Flats. “…is the South African Police Service now a private security service for the ANC?” Cameron is fuming that eight “Blue Light Mafia” members who publicly assaulted civilians are back at work after their suspensions lapsed. He points out that the Presidential Protection Unit reports to Wally Rhoode who mainly reports directly to the President Cyril Ramaphosa. “So it's basically this little private security force that they've built on the side with police power that benefits a certain group of politicians.” Cameron also speaks about the submission Action Society made to Parliament today (Tuesday 25 October) on the new IPID bill that would give the Minister of Police “a complete monopoly on law enforcement in South Africa”. - Chris Steyn

Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of our podcast, "Staying Focused on the Goal," where we sit down with none other than professional soccer player, Nazeem Bartman. Nazeem's story is nothing short of incredible, taking him from the challenging streets of Bonteheuwel in the Cape Flats to a thriving soccer career in the United States. In this episode, Nazeem and I dive deep into his extraordinary journey, a path marked by adversity and unwavering determination. Growing up in a household where stable income was a distant dream, Nazeem faced the odds head-on. He shares with us the relentless focus he maintained on the goal of becoming a soccer star, defying the circumstances that would have deterred most. But the story doesn't end with Nazeem's personal journey. It's also about the incredible role his parents played in nurturing his belief that dreams can come true. It's about the sacrifices he made to chase his aspirations, even when the odds seemed stacked against him. Moreover, Nazeem Bartman is a trailblazer with a mission. He's not just about personal success; he's dedicated to breaking barriers and paving the way for others. Whether it's in academics or athletics, Nazeem's story is an embodiment of what's possible. He's founded the FBL foundation to prove just that, providing young individuals from the Cape Flats with hope and inspiration. These are young souls who, like Nazeem, might not have had many positive role models they could relate to or aspire to be. Through the FBL foundation, Nazeem is introducing them to stories of success from their own neighborhoods, showing them that their dreams are within reach. Join us in this incredible journey as Nazeem Bartman's life unfolds before your ears. It's a story of resilience, ambition, and the power of staying focused on the goal. Tune in and let Nazeem's inspiring narrative touch your heart and inspire you to reach for your dreams, regardless of where you come from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachedsuccess/message

South Africa once had the most abundant and cheap electricity on the continent. Now, it is experiencing power blackouts. It's called loadshedding, the process by which the power company Eskom occasionally reduces the demand for electricity on the national grid. For many South Africans this means no electricity for up to ten hours a day, almost every day. The result is disruption to everyday life, impacting on work, education, sanitation, food and heating. In 1994 Nelson Mandela's African National Congress party promised a better life for all South Africans. So why is South Africa's infrastructure crumbling? Contributors: Duma Qgubule, economist and journalist Thomas Mnguni, campaigner with Groundwork Anton Eberhard, professor at the Power Futures Lab at the University of Cape Town Lungile Mashele, energy economist Presented by Audrey Brown Produced by Louise Clarke Researched by Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Edited by Tara McDermott and Tom Bigwood Technical producer Kelly Young Production co-ordinator Brenda Brown (Dressmaker Faieza Caswell sews under candlelight at her workplace in Cape Flats, South Africa. Credit: Esa Alexander/Reuters)

Kaaps is a language widely spoken in the bleak townships of Cape Town, South Africa. It's often denigrated as a lesser form of Afrikaans – the language that was used as a tool of white supremacy during the apartheid era. Spoken predominately by working class people on the Cape Flats, Kaaps is associated with negative stereotypes – its speakers denigrated as uneducated, "ghetto" layabouts involved in gang culture. But a new, burgeoning movement led by hip-hop artists, academics, writers and film makers is actively changing that perception. They want to reclaim Afrikaaps to restore the linguistic, cultural and racial dignity of a formerly disenfranchised people. The writer Lindsay Johns travels to Cape Town to meet the activists determined to assert the worth and pride of the people who speak Afrikaaps. Presenter: Lindsay Johns Producers: Audrey Brown and Tim Mansel Mixed by Neil Churchill Production coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross Series Editor: Penny Murphy (Image: Children in Lavender Hill, a township on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. Credit: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

In the latest episode of ‘The Money Podcast' we sit down with Cheslyn Jacobs, the Chief Commercial Officer of TymeBank – billed as one of the world's fastest-growing digital banks. Cheslyn shares his incredible journey from growing up in the Cape Flats to climbing the corporate ladder and the lessons he has learned about money, people and wealth along the way. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, direction, and motivation to reach for bigger dreams. Cheslyn's story is not only incredibly inspiring for all South Africans, but also speaks to our unique history and aspirations as a country. YouTube Channel · Website · YouTube Channel

When 18-year-old Lekita Moore was found murdered in Valhalla Park, the route to her killer was pretty direct. It would be all of the revelations that spilled over after the arrest of Cameron Wilson, though, that would soon underpin the true horror of what had happened on the Cape Flats over preceding two years (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

When 18-year-old Lekita Moore was found murdered in Valhalla Park, the route to her killer was pretty direct. It would be all of the revelations that spilled over after the arrest of Cameron Wilson, though, that would soon underpin the true horror of what had happened on the Cape Flats over preceding two years (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

When 18-year-old Lekita Moore was found murdered in Valhalla Park, the route to her killer was pretty direct. It would be all of the revelations that spilled over after the arrest of Cameron Wilson, though, that would soon underpin the true horror of what had happened on the Cape Flats over preceding two years (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

When 18-year-old Lekita Moore was found murdered in Valhalla Park, the route to her killer was pretty direct. It would be all of the revelations that spilled over after the arrest of Cameron Wilson, though, that would soon underpin the true horror of what had happened on the Cape Flats over preceding two years (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)