Podcasts about Diepsloot

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane about the chaotic and uncertain start to the academic year for students in Diepsloot. After months of delays, broken promises, and bureaucratic inertia, learners were finally placed at the newly established Tanganani School touted as a solution to their long wait. But hopes were dashed upon arrival: the school lacked basic infrastructure, including permanent toilets and piped water, and had only six subject teachers for hundreds of students. With no recovery plan in place for the five months of lost learning, parents and pupils are left questioning the department’s commitment to education and dignity. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson, Steve Mabona discussing the ongoing crisis in Diepsloot, where nearly 300 pupils have not been able to attend school this year due to a severe shortage of schools in the area. One school that the department promised would be ready by yesterday to accommodate these students remains incomplete, and construction has yet to begin on the second school. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Cares, in partnership with Silverstar, is thrilled to support Joy Payi and her team of talented women transforming their sewing skills into tools for good! Together, they're creating educational bean bags for early childhood development, helping local schools, and uplifting their community. Thanks to Silverstar's donation of essential sewing equipment, this initiative is set to grow even stronger!

Parts of Johannesburg will likely not have their waste collected due to an ongoing workers' strike at Pikitup. This follows the ongoing protests by Pikitup non-permanent workers demanding permanent employment since their contracts are expiring. The waste pickers staged a march at various Pikitup depots, Randburg, Selby, Norwood, Marlboro and Diepsloot. Videos have been circulating on social media showing some of the workers spilling trash all over the streets in some parts of Johannesburg. Pikitup on Monday says it will engage casual workers until a solution is found as the “wildcat” strike continues. The entity's spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi said about 10 depots were affected and only two were operational after workers downed tools on Monday. Mr Muzi Mkhwanazi, Communication Manager at Pikitup, will joins us to talk about the ongoing strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outside of a war zone, South Africa is one of the most dangerous places in the world. The country's murder rate is now at a 20-year high. With trust in the police falling, communities say they have no option but to defend themselves. BBC Africa Eye's Ayanda Charlie joins two volunteer units, a team of farmers near Pretoria, and a group in Diepsloot, a poor township near Johannesburg. We see the risks they take, and ask who holds patrols accountable.

Afrika Tikkun Diepsloot Centre Manager, Makwena Ramoroka on opening a Cruyff Court football field in Diepsloot  meant for young people in the community to not only be active but also hone their sporting talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Management of the SAPS in Diepsloot appeared before the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety to provide an update on the ongoing efforts to combat violence and crime in the area.The Peter Beale murder trial continues.Judges Matter expresses its deep concern at the Judicial Service Commission's announcement today (15 February 2024) that it will not recommend that Judge Selby Mbenenge, the Judge President of the Eastern Cape High Court, be suspended pending a sexual harassment investigation against him.The DA will brief the media on our readiness for our historic Manifesto Launch on Saturday, 17 February, in Pretoria.SAWS warns South Africans of severe thunderstorms, flooding, damaging waves, and fire danger.Sports Wrap with Tholakele.Spreading good things with Brent Lindeque.GUESTS:Pikkie Greeff - National Secretary - SANDU.Gloria Motsoere, EWN Reporter.Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter.Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter researcher.Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter.Elizabeth Viljoen, SAWs forecaster.Brent Lindeque is the founder of the good things guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five men accused of beating and burning to death seven people in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg are expected to apply for bail today in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The accused face five counts of murder and attempted murder, assault, kidnapping and malicious damage to property. One of the accused is facing a further charge of contravening the Immigration Act. The seven people were killed in an alleged mob attack incident earlier this month. During a previous court appearance the spouse of one of the accused - who wished to remain anonymous - expressed her disappointment at the postponement of the matter 

Annah Moyo is the Executive Director at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation – here to unpack mob justice on the back of Diepsloot residents, unhappy with the violence that's occured in their community in the past few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accountability Now lodges a complaint against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his Cabinet with the Public Protector regarding the constitutionality of Amapanyaza. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi reacts to the decision to designate CPWs Peace Officer Status. Kirsten Kluyts' alleged killer to apply for bail. Five men arrested for the alleged vigilante killing of the seven people in Diepsloot will appear at the Randburg Magistrate Court for their formal bail applications. A Rwandan national wanted for genocide crimes is expected back in the Cape Town Magistrates Court today. Fulgence Kayishema faces 56 charges all relating to immigration-related offences. DAY 2 IFP POLICY CONFERENCE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five suspects arrested in connection with the mob attacks in Diepsloot at the weekend made their first appearance in the Randburg Magistrate's Court.The EFF and parliament are back in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow for a separate matter. This time, it's the August 2022 forced removal from the Good Hope chamber.In collaboration with the families of affected employees, Implats has set aside the 6 December 2023 as a day of remembrance for our employees, who have all been impacted by this tragic event. A memorial service will be held at Impala Rustenburg to allow our employees to come together to honour the memory of our lost, injured and affected colleagues.The National Assembly has passed a bill that will make the Investigating Directorate a permanent body within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).The Electoral Commission invites media members to a research seminar to discuss the findings of a survey study conducted among voters to gauge their perceptions and intentions ahead of the 2024 general elections.As part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, RISE Mzansi National Leadership Collective led a picket at the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die polisie maan teen verdere vigilante-optredes in Diepsloot in Johannesburg, waar sewe mense die naweek dood is. Wetenskaplikes by die COP-28-beraad beklemtoon die verband tussen klimaatsverandering en nuwe epidemies, en treinwiele rol weer tussen Johannesburg, Durban en Kaapstad.

Community leaders in Diepsloot are calling for members of the community to work with police and not take the law into their own hands. The call comes after seven young men accused of criminal activities in the area were burnt to death over the weekend. The leaders say vigilantism needs to stop as it may affect innocent people. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Sicelo Shezi, Community Leader, Activist and Chairperson of the Young Empowerment Organisation in Diepsloot

  Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement speaks to Vincent Ndou, a Diepsloot Community Leader and Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, the MMC for Public Safety at the City of Joburg about the suspected vigilante killings in the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of one of the seven mob justice victims killed in Diepsloot over the weekend say he was not a criminal. It's alleged the suspects were terrorising the community with various crimes. Talent Moyo was among the people killed by community members in Diepsloot. His aunt Sibonginkosi Moyo, who is in Zimbabwe told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, that she feels her nephew was merely targeted for being Zimbabwean...

Coming up in today's episode, we have a really thought-provoking interview with a social architect for positive change in South Africa, who launched an incredible NGO and mobile clinic initiative [Rhiza Babuyile] to drive better access to quality healthcare in South Africa and to reduce systemic inequality. We also have a dive into the annals of medical history to get you thinking laterally about the cost of innovation and discovery in medicine and invite you to share your thoughts on the parallels to today's clinical spaces. As always it's a privilege to equip and inspire you to be the best healthcare professional you can be. Diabetes and Insulin: Extra History - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn4HvRkBbfk The Discovery of Insulin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk1D4VgM8jY Why Insulin isn't cheaper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CdydQNfAXE Alef Meulenberg was born and raised in the Netherlands, but has lived the majority of his adult life in South Africa. He's passionate about contributing to solutions for socio-economic challenges like poverty, youth unemployment and socio-economic inequality through holistic developmental models. He does this out of neighbourly love and compassion for people who have historically been disenfranchised and disadvantaged. As an entrepreneur, it is his belief that market-creating innovation is truly able to move the needle when it comes to sustainable transformation. Alef is currently actively involved in developmental work through various board and executive positions he holds in organisations that are at the front-line of implementing social change in African communities. He has direct developmental experience in countries like South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Mozambique, India and Brazil. His background is in business administration, education, non-profit management, leadership, philosophy and theology. Alef has over 16 years of practical experience in the for impact/non-profit sector. Links to our guest, Alef Meulenberg's projects: Rhiza Babuyile - https://r-b.org.za/ Township Fleva - https://townshipfleva.co.za/ Mobile Clinics - https://www.iol.co.za/news/feel-good/look-private-healthcare-at-an-affordable-rate-brought-to-the-township-a9a269f4-4aed-4780-bb0e-86a7f70423b1 Clinic launch in Diepsloot - https://sundayworld.co.za/news/rhiza-babuyile-launches-r5m-state-of-the-art-clinic-in-diepsloot/ Alef's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alef-meulenberg/ News24 article - https://www.news24.com/life/books/excerpt-businesses-can-rise-from-the-ashes-alef-meulenberg-shows-in-the-overcomers-20230128-3 Thank you to our sponsors! V Professional Services - https://vprofservices.com/ IndemniMed - https://www.indemnimed.co.za/

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has paid homage to struggle stalwart and the 'Mother of the Nation' Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. He was speaking at the official unveiling and renaming of William Nicole Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive. The William Nicol Drive,  stretches from Sandton to Diepsloot, and remains one of Johannesburg's busiest roads, often being heard on radio traffic bulletins during peak morning and afternoon traffic. The ceremony to honour Madikizela-Mandela coincides with the 87th birthday of the late icon of the nation. Premier Lesufi had this to say the late struggle icon.

Guest: Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis. We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. This week John chats to environmental entrepreneur and founder of the Earthly Touch FoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tá Seán Mac a tSíthigh san Afraic Theas le seachtain agus an Tánaiste Micheál Máirtín ar chamachuaid ann. Thug Seán an lá inniu i mbaile bocht Diepsloot agus in ainneoin an bhochtanais tá daoine ann a d'iarraidh dul chun cínn sa tsaol.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it will continue its focus on dealing with poverty and inequality as South Africa marks Mandela Day today. Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place today on the 18th of July in honour of the late statesman's life and legacy. The Foundation and its partners will be capacitating a community food garden in Diepsloot, Johannesburg today as part of the global celebrations. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gushwell Brooks, Head of Mandela Day and Public Outreach at the Nelson Mandela Foundation...

On Daybreak Africa: The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is set to withdraw about 2,000 troops from Somalia by June 30. Security analyst Mohamed Mubarak, chairman of Hiraal Institute, a security research and analysis organization for the Horn of Africa, says the decision is timely because security in Somalia has improved recently. Plus, Sierra Leone's main opposition accuses the ruling party of violence, two days before the Presidential election. Fighting resumes in Khartoum as a cease-fire elapses and residents of Diepsloot township in Johannesburg go on a rampage against foreign nationals. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

The Tshwane metro police department in Gauteng is appealing to motorists to record the names and details of its officers during interactions with them, following a string of harassment incidents. Recently two officers were questioned in Diepsloot for working outside their jurisdiction in a private car. The city has come under the spotlight following allegations that it employed more than 200 officers with criminal records during the first phase of in-sourcing in 2020. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tshwane metro police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba.

Clement speaks to Lefa Nkala, the deputy chairperson of the Diepsloot community forum about the service delivery protests following the recent incidents of crime in the areaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorists travelling along the N14 between Pretoria and Krugersdorp have been urged to exercise caution as protesting residents in Diepsloot have threatened to close down the highway. Residents took to the streets to voice out their concerns on various issues which include crime caused allegedly by poor police visibility. Residents also allege that undocumented foreign national are behind the vast majority of crime related incidents in the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo.

An uneasy calm has been restored in Diepsloot after protests against the rising crime rate in the area. Residents are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Police Minister Bheki Cele to intervene and reduce the scourge. Yesterday roads leading in and out of the township north of Johannesburg were blocked with burning tyres and rocks. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Diepsloot Community Leader, Sicelo Shezi

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been monitoring the first day of school in Diepsloot in Gauteng as inland schools begin the 2023 academic year.  She has pleaded with parents of learners who have not yet been allocated places at schools, to give the department least ten days in which to address the problem. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole on today's proceedings.

The seven men accused of killing Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi were granted R3,000 bail each in the Randburg magistrate's court on Friday. Nyathi was killed in a mob attack during unrest in Diepsloot in April over increased crime in the area, allegedly committed by foreigners.  

On this episode of the #TheDojo we kick things off with a catch up of what we have been up to during the week. We ponder on management, work ethic and consider how both affect a persons career growth and progression. We segue into a conversation around accountability in various situations that may occur in relationships. We move on to muse on kasi culture which leads to us to discuss the recent vigilante killing of Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot. We take some listener given questions and we dish out some advise with regards to a forbidden sexual relation problem, a listener has that involves a distant cousin and help the other with an issue that involves someone they deeply care about being cheated on. We wrap the Pod off with contemplating if men still require and hold in high regard submission from women.

Vigilantisme is deesdae weer in die nuus met die nuutste vlaag xenofobie wat aan die opbou is. Dit het veral aandag getrek met die dood van Elvis Nyati in Diepsloot verlede week. Ek het aan Johan Burger en Ian Cameron gevra om vir ons meer insig oor die saak te gee.

Opposisiepartye in die Mangaung Metro sê die ANC se faksiegevegte het gelei tot die raad se verval. Die Minister van Polisie, Bheki Cele, sê hy glo die geweld in Diepsloot sal binnekort onder beheer wees. 'n Spesiale fokus op die begin van Zimbabwe se grondstryd, wat eerskomende Vrydag herdenk word.

  Clement is joined by the SAPS Spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe to help us understand what the police are searching for in Diepsloot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, has called on citizens to refrain from taking the law into their own hands - following the unrest in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. Residents are calling on law enforcement to be pro-active against crime and illegal immigration. A Zimbabwean national was killed earlier this week - after Diepsloot protestors accused him of being in the country illegally.   Meanwhile, Police Minister Bheki Cele, Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi, National police commissioner Fannie Masemola and Gauteng premier David Makhura held a meeting with Diepsloot community leaders. The meeting is aimed at giving the community representatives feedback on what the various government departments are doing to address their concerns.  Tshepo Phagane gave us the update  

The Consortium for refugees and Migrants in South Africa has condemned the killing of Zimbabwean national, Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. Nyathi was stoned to death and set alight on Wednesday night after scores of disgruntled residents went on the rampage in protest following multiple murders and robberies in the area. The residents accused him of being in the country illegally. By Thursday, calm had been restored in the area after a large contingent of police was deployed to maintain calm. For more on this, Jon Gericke spoke to Advocacy Officer at the Consortium for refugees and Migrants in South Africa, Muluti Phiri

A delegation of government officials including Police Minister Bheki Cele and Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi visited the informal settlement of Diepsloot on Friday to address residents after a wave of protests this week. Cele assured residents that the police were dealing with the cases related to crime especially murders in the area. Dr. Motsoaledi said the issue of undocumented foreign nationals entering the country's boarders is an ongoing issue that is being addressed by the department and that a boarder management authority would soon be launched.

Clement is joined by Ward 95 Councillor, Julius Maake, Diepsloot CPF Secretary, Kutlwano Moalosi and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola to unpack the violent protest in Diepsloot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement is joined by  the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola to unpack the violent protest in Diepsloot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Councillor Rufus Maswazi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Kutlwano Moalosi, Diepsloot CPF Secretary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landbou wil alle vee teen bek-en-klouseer inent, maar Suid-Afrika het nie entstof beskikbaar nie. Betogers eis beter polisiëring in Diepsloot, noord van Johannesburg. Ontevredenheid oor moontlike olie- en gasontginning in die Noord-Kaap.

Police minister Bheki Cele and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola visited Diepsloot where community members are threatening to shut down the area. One person was burnt to death in an alleged mob attack on Wednesday night.

Disgruntled Diepsloot residents, north of Johannesburg have attributed the high level of crime and murders to the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the area. Yesterday scores of residents took to the streets to protest, blockading several roads with rocks and burning tyres to voice their concerns about police visibility. Addressing Diepsloot residents yesterday, Police Minister Bheki Cele says he will deploy more police officers to Diepsloot. For the latest, Jon Gericke spoke to Diepsloot Community Leader Mr. Sicelo Shezi...

Inflation généralisée, pénuries de main-d'œuvre, ruptures de chaînes d'approvisionnement : la crise économique est bien installée. Après un début de reprise en 2021, la progression fulgurante du variant Omicron inquiète les grandes institutions internationales et les États, des grandes puissances aux pays en développement en passant par les émergents.  Ce pessimisme est-il exagéré ? Allons-nous vers une crise financière ? Les banques centrales doivent-elles agir grâce à l'outil des taux d'intérêt ? Faut-il à tout prix viser une reprise forte de la croissance, au détriment des exigences environnementales ?      Nos invitées :  - Jézabel Couppey-Soubeyran, économiste, maîtresse de conférences à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, enseignante en Économie monétaire et financière. Auteure de « L'Économie en BD » (Casterman)  - Sylvie Matelly, économiste, directrice adjointe de l'IRIS (Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques), auteure de « Géopolitique de l'économie, 40 fiches illustrées pour comprendre le monde » (Eyrolles).      Nos reportages : - Parmi les secteurs qui paient encore les pots cassés, il y a le tourisme. Même si les voyages ont repris, pour ceux qui sont vaccinés, ils sont quand même plus compliqués. On va aller au Royaume-Uni, toujours isolé. Reportage à Londres pour Éco d'ici, Éco d'ailleurs de notre correspondante, Émeline Vin.    - Avec 34,9% de chômage au troisième trimestre 2021, l'Afrique du Sud a battu un nouveau record depuis le début de la mesure en 2008. Le taux s'aggrave si on ajoute les personnes découragées par la recherche d'un emploi : 46,6% de chômage. Le Covid-19 bien sûr, mais aussi les émeutes et pillages du mois de juillet 2021 ont affaibli l'économie sud-africaine. Dans son dernier rapport, la Banque mondiale prévoit pour l'Afrique du Sud un retour à un taux de croissance pré-pandémie de 2,1% en 2022, contre 4,6% en 2021. Le chômage de masse continuera de peser sur l'activité économique souligne la Banque mondiale. A leur échelle, les associations sud-africaines essaient d'absorber ces flux de demandeurs d'emploi en proposant des formations et en les mettant en relation avec des employeurs. C'est le cas de l'association SayPro qui existe depuis 2005 dans le township de Diepsloot, au nord de Johannesburg. Reportage de Romain Chanson.   - Certains analystes pointent le risque d'éclatement d'une bulle immobilière, à la manière de celle qui avait éclaté en 2008. Patricia Lecompte du service économie de RFI, revient d'abord sur le cas d'Evergrande, ce géant de l'immobilier chinois qui a frôlé la faillite et aurait pu faire vaciller l'économie du pays.   Notre conseil d'écoute - L'inflation devient préoccupante dans de nombreux pays, riches et pauvres. La hausse des prix alimentaires en est l'illustration la plus criante. Grand reportage en Côte d'Ivoire d'Alexis Bédu, journaliste au service Économie de RFI.    Retrouvez-nous sur :  - Facebook Éco d'ici éco d'ailleurs - Twitter Éco d'ici éco d'ailleurs

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 CapeTalk Our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen discusses the amazing deeds and impact of a Gauteng-based non-profit organization focused on youth in the area, and sports as a tool. Find out how you can lend your support for life-changing youth and community development in Diepsloot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third World Child GG Alcock uniquely straddles the First And Third Worlds courtesy of being brought up in a mud hut by political activist parents in the dirt-poor Msinga district in rural KZN. His unique insight into the unrest currently raging in South Africa is therefore unparalleled. Alcock believes that what's happened in parts of South Africa over the last few days is a reflection of divides in our country, not between races, but between the haves and the have nots. While many theories that the uproar was planned have been floated, Alcock argues that - while the spark that lit the unrest may have been planned - the fire was completely unplanned. Alcock has been on the community-banded frontlines in and around Diepsloot since Monday. It is precisely this ‘standing up for themselves' that Alcock believes ‘is one of the strengths that is going to be the future of our country.' Fascinating as always.

Third World Child GG Alcock uniquely straddles the First And Third Worlds courtesy of being brought up in a mud hut by political activist parents in the dirt-poor Msinga district in rural KZN. His unique insight into the unrest currently raging in South Africa is therefore unparalleled. Alcock believes that what's happened in parts of South Africa over the last few days is a reflection of divides in our country, not between races, but between the haves and the have nots. While many theories that the uproar was planned have been floated, Alcock argues that - while the spark that lit the unrest may have been planned - the fire was completely unplanned. Alcock has been on the community-banded frontlines in and around Diepsloot since Monday. It is precisely this ‘standing up for themselves' that Alcock believes ‘is one of the strengths that is going to be the future of our country.' Fascinating as always.

Rioting in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal shows no signs of letting up, as the authorities have pledged to clamp down on the violence.  Looting has continued in Alexandra, Diepsloot, Vosloorus, and Mamelodi, although it was reportedly calm in the Johannesburg city centre.  In Alexandra, looters have torched parts of the Pan Africa Mall and several businesses in the vicinity.  Earlier, at last, 10 people died in a stampede at a mall in Meadowlands, Soweto.  EWN's Ntakoana Ngatane was there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rioting in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal shows no signs of letting up, as the authorities have pledged to clamp down on the violence. Looting has continued in Alexandra, Diepsloot, Vosloorus, and Mamelodi, although it was reportedly calm in the Johannesburg city centre. In Alexandra, looters have torched parts of the Pan Africa Mall and several businesses in the vicinity. Earlier, at last, 10 people died in a stampede at a mall in Meadowlands, Soweto. It's believed that about 300 people have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal and another 453 in Gauteng. While the turmoil was triggered by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma following his conviction on contempt of court charges, the government says criminal elements are exploiting the current situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Guest is Jason Neal, owner of the Gauteng-based drinks distributor, Nicholson Smith, and creator of award-winning brands like Pandora's Box wine range. Jason “grew” up in the liquor industry following in his father's footsteps, who was Mr Ballantines Whiskey at Hiram Walker and later successfully start exporting SAB beers during the Meyer Kahn era. Jason started working at The Cellars of Hyde Park when he was only 16 years old, Jason started working at The Cellars of Hyde Park when he was only 16 years old, thereafter he cut his entrepreneurial teeth with a Sorghum Breweries in Diepsloot. After selling the brewery, Jason joined Boetie Rietoff at Somerset Wines and then he helped Italian billionaire, Count Riccardo Agusta, owner of Grand Provance, launch La Vie De Luc Mineral Water which is now the No 1 on consumption water in South Africa. Nicholson Smith was started in 1997 to import Bowman's whisky from the USA. Jason joined the company in 2005. After buying out the founding partners, Jason has been operating the business on his own since 2009. Nicholson Smith is now a complete drinks business, selling what the market demands. https://www.nicholsonsmith.co.za/ Jason Neal is also the creator of the very successful Pandora's Box wine range with the help of James Mckenzie, owner at Nabygelegen Private Cellar. https://www.nicholsonsmith.co.za/wines/itemlist/category/51-pandora-s-box Find out more at https://drinksbiz.pinecast.co

As Tanzania joins Covax, Rhoda Odhiambo discusses the challenges ahead and says 'joining' makes it sound simple but the requirements that need to be put in place are far from simple. Also,results from the first national TB prevalence survey in South Africa shows that the disease is found more in men and young people than previously recognised. Claudia talks to professor Martie van der Walt, director of the TB platform of the South African Medical Research Council while Taurai Maduna reports from a TB screening clinic in Diepsloot, Gauteng Province. Plus, professor Catherine Loveday on new research assessing lockdown memories and what they mean. Claudia's studio guest is Matt Fox from Boston University. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Photo: Portrait of a young man wearing a face mask in Nungwi, Tanzania. Credit: Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images)

As Tanzania joins COVAX Rhoda Odhiambo discusses the challenges ahead and says 'joining' makes it sound simple but the requirements that need to be put in place are far from simple. And results from the first national TB prevalence survey in South Africa shows that the disease is found more in men and young people than previously recognised. Claudia talks to Professor Martie van der Walt, director of the TB platform of the South African Medical Research Council while Taurai Maduna reports from a TB screening clinic in Diepsloot, Gauteng Province. Plus Professor Catherine Loveday on new research assessing lockdown memories and what they mean. Claudia's studio guest is Matt Fox from Boston University. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: Portrait of a young man wearing a face mask in Nungwi, Tanzania. Photo credit: Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images.)

À l’image du reste du monde, l’économie sud-africaine a été très affectée par la pandémie. Le pays le plus touché du continent par le Covid-19 peinait déjà à renouveler son modèle économique avant la crise. Le chômage touche désormais 32% de la population et jusqu’à 42% si l’on inclut ceux qui ont abandonné toute recherche. Avec en première ligne les jeunes, frappés de plein fouet. Mais le président Cyril Ramaphosa espère encore redresser la situation, notamment grâce à un plan de relance.  Dans le township de Diepsloot, au nord de Johannesburg, les opportunités, qui se faisaient déjà rares, sont de plus en plus dures à trouver. Installée dans le recoin d’une rue poussiéreuse, l’association Southern Africa Youth Project ne cesse de voir défiler dans ses petits locaux la jeunesse du quartier, en quête de formations ou d’emplois. « Il nous faut vos CV, vos papiers d’identité, et tous vos diplômes. » Après un an à envoyer des CV un peu partout, Nombuyiselo, 28 ans, espère que l’association pourra la guider dans ses recherches. « J’ai perdu mon emploi au début de la crise du Covid-19, je travaillais dans un centre d’appel. L’un de mes frères a aussi perdu le sien, et un autre vient d’avoir son bac et cherche du boulot. Donc nous dépendons tous financièrement de mon père et d'un autre de mes frères. Je suis un peu un fardeau, même s’ils ne le disent pas, je représente un poids financier trop lourd. » Des groupes de parole sont aussi organisés pour échanger les expériences, ainsi que les déceptions. Khulani gagnait sa vie en faisant la promotion d’une banque dans des centres commerciaux. Lorsqu’il a lui aussi perdu son emploi suite à la pandémie, le jeune homme de 25 ans pensait pouvoir vite retomber sur ses pieds, grâce à son diplôme de licence en développement. Mais depuis 6 mois, il ne trouve pas d’issue. « Je pensais que pour moi, ce ne serait pas trop dur, car j’ai un diplôme. Mais maintenant, je suis prêt à accepter n’importe quoi, même un emploi moins bien payé. C’est très stressant, je ne sais pas si je vais juste devenir un chiffre parmi les statistiques de ceux qui ont fait des études mais qui sont au chômage. » Le directeur du Southern Africa Youth Project, Clifford Legodi, voit la demande de formations augmenter en ces temps difficiles, et tente de mettre l’accent sur l’importance de maîtriser les outils informatiques. « Avec la pandémie, ceux qui s’en sont sortis ce sont ceux qui travaillaient déjà en ligne. Mais dans les communautés défavorisées comme Diepsloot, beaucoup de gens ont perdu leur emploi. À cause du manque d’accès à internet, les habitants ici sont désavantagés. Certains, qui suivaient déjà nos programmes, ont pu trouver du travail, mais il y en a peu. Beaucoup sont au chômage. » L’Afrique du Sud devrait renouer avec la croissance cette année, à un taux de 3%. Mais selon le Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement (PNUD), un retour à l’activité économique pré-Covid pourrait prendre jusqu’à 5 ans.

It took just six months for Joburger Sean Williams and his team to collect and recycle over 50,000 bags of trash to celebrate his 50th birthday! But the story behind Sean and his incredible clean-up initiative, started with Lovemore Robson, is also one of friendship, determination and good things. The environmentalists have become heroes in the north of Johannesburg as the team leading a clean-up revolution while saving our environment, one piece of trash at a time! Together, the two environmentalists have started a clean-up business – Live Life Always (LLA) – that has employed over 20 Diepsloot residents who help keep the entire Fourways, Jukskei River and surrounds clean. Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque talks to Sean about the project and how it all got started.

It took just six months for Joburger Sean Williams and his team to collect and recycle over 50,000 bags of trash to celebrate his 50th birthday! But the story behind Sean and his incredible clean-up initiative, started with Lovemore Robson, is also one of friendship, determination and good things. The environmentalists have become heroes in the north of Johannesburg as the team leading a clean-up revolution while saving our environment, one piece of trash at a time! Together, the two environmentalists have started a clean-up business – Live Life Always (LLA) – that has employed over 20 Diepsloot residents who help keep the entire Fourways, Jukskei River and surrounds clean. Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque talks to Sean about the project and how it all got started.

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Men As Equal Partners Indaba acknowledges that conversations on gender equality have mainly centered around women, and rightly so, yet men also form a critical element in achieving sustainable gender equality. As perpetrators of gender-based violence preventative and responsive interventions are needed to influence progressive mind-sets of men in the fight against gender-based violence. This is the issue to be tackled at the Men As Equal Partners Indaba - "The Role of Men In Fighting Gender-Based Violence" Papi Sathege is the chairperson of stakeholders (NGO and CBO) in Diepsloot and the team leader of the Diepsloot youth Programme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokwazi Mzobe is the founder and lead consultant at Matoyana, an entrepreneurship & sustainability focused consulting firm in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is also an author, coach and adjunct lecturer. Her first book, The Small Business Handbook, is a guide created for start-up and early stage businesses. It is available in English and isiZulu. She also creates content for her business blog, as well as other platforms.She has over 8 years work experience with Procter & Gamble and Nokia International, working across the Middle East and Africa in Logistics, Marketing & Finance roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal; an Honors Degree from Wits University and an MBA from Hult International Business School. She sits on the Board of Trustees of the National Children and Violence Trust; is a Business Coach to youth social entrepreneurs and through Matoyana – is empowering 22 female business owners, who run play schools in Diepsloot, one of South Africa’s most impoverished communities.Nokwazi's African Business Story is dedicated to making knowledge accessible so people can create their own opportunities and solve their own problems. Some of her goals include the creation of a social innovation fund for survivalist entrepreneur and the localization of business knowledge - making business information available in local languages in South Africa. She lives by the saying “The best way to predict the future, is to create it” ~ Abraham Lincoln.

Residents of Diepsloot extension 13, north of Johannesburg, are angry at Eskom for cutting off illegal electricity connections in their area yesterday. The power utility's energy management and losses campaign is targetting those tapping into the grid illegally. Eskom says illegal connections in Gauteng cost the company 2.5-billion rand annually and are a leading cause of network overloading and repeated transformer and mini-substation failures.

Khensani's Collection in Diepsloot, Soweto in South Africa is changing the lives of children and the community in so many ways. They offer hope to children who live under extremely difficult conditions but who have the desire to be more and become more. Their program range from teen mentorship to after-school lessons where children also get a warm meal. They also offer training for entrepreneurs, career guidance and coaching to prepare participants for a brighter future, adding immense value to participants. When Khensani's Collection needed a classroom Earthly Touch Solutions stepped in and provided them with more than just building material. Earthly Touch Solutions is a construction and consulting company that also offers skills development programs. They built the classroom with eco-bricks, plastic bottles filled with sand or plastic waste. With this one project, they provided a classroom, cleaned up the environment, provided skills to the community and brought joy to everyone involved. In this interview, I speak to Dumisile le Roux from Earthly Touch Solutions, where she shares how working on this project has changed her perspective on life, and how amazing it was to be able to touch the lives of people. She also expresses the hope that they hope to go better and bigger with other projects and encourages us to become involved and be part of this life-changing initiative. If you want to get involved, you can send an email to Busi at busi@earthlytouchsolutions.org.za You can also go to: www.khensaniscollection.org.za www.earthlytouchsolutions.org.za

Ruan Heyns is ‘n ILS paramedikus wat nog regdeur die pandemie sy tyd en reddingsdienste gratis lewer aan die gemeenskappe van onder andere Centurion, Pretoria-Oos, Diepsloot, Mamelodi en Erasmia. Hy betaal self sy voertuig, die diesel, en toerusting - sonder enige vergoeding - terwyl hy elke dag jaag na huisbrande, skietvoorvalle, rooftogte, aanrandings en motorongelukke wat sy eie lewe in gevaar plaas, maar vir die liefde en passie vir die saak Hannes Bosman, wat self in die nooddienste is en vir Ruan in 2001 ontmoet het waar hulle saam by ‘n hospitaal gewerk het, het vir ons ‘n e-pos gestuur op ‘n dag wat Ruan weer uit was om te help met net R800 in sy sak oor en op sy laaste tenk diesel. Hannes sê: “Ruan is baie hardwerkend, lojaal en ‘n absoute perfeksionis – hy hou daarvan om ‘n ding reg te doen. Hy het ‘n baie klein hartjie, met soveel liefde en omgee vir sy medemens. Kla nooit, altyd vriendelik, liefdevol, sag met pasiënte. Gee en gee en gee sonder om terug te verwag. Hy is ‘n ware voorbeeld van naaste liefde inteendeel, ek het vir my kinder gesê dis hoe mens gee. Soos oom Ruan gee,” vertel Hannes. Die getuienis van Ruan se lewe is genoeg bewys dat hy dit nie vir erkenning doen nie, maar hierdie vriend en mede-dienswerker van hom wou ‘n dankie hardop sê waar almal dit kan hoor. En daarmee wou ons span van GROOTfm90.5 help – maar ook op ‘n praktiese manier met ‘n R2000 bydrae – al is dit dan vir ‘n volgende tenk diesel - en ook ‘n SPAR geskenkkaart as ‘n dankie van ons JouMenseMyMense projek.

Ruan Heyns is ‘n ILS paramedikus wat nog regdeur die pandemie sy tyd en reddingsdienste gratis lewer aan die gemeenskappe van onder andere Centurion, Pretoria-Oos, Diepsloot, Mamelodi en Erasmia. Hy betaal self sy voertuig, die diesel, en toerusting - sonder enige vergoeding - terwyl hy elke dag jaag na huisbrande, skietvoorvalle, rooftogte, aanrandings en motorongelukke wat sy eie lewe in gevaar plaas, maar vir die liefde en passie vir die saak Hannes Bosman, wat self in die nooddienste is en vir Ruan in 2001 ontmoet het waar hulle saam by ‘n hospitaal gewerk het, het vir ons ‘n e-pos gestuur op ‘n dag wat Ruan weer uit was om te help met net R800 in sy sak oor en op sy laaste tenk diesel. Hannes sê: “Ruan is baie hardwerkend, lojaal en ‘n absoute perfeksionis – hy hou daarvan om ‘n ding reg te doen. Hy het ‘n baie klein hartjie, met soveel liefde en omgee vir sy medemens. Kla nooit, altyd vriendelik, liefdevol, sag met pasiënte. Gee en gee en gee sonder om terug te verwag. Hy is ‘n ware voorbeeld van naaste liefde inteendeel, ek het vir my kinder gesê dis hoe mens gee. Soos oom Ruan gee,” vertel Hannes. Die getuienis van Ruan se lewe is genoeg bewys dat hy dit nie vir erkenning doen nie, maar hierdie vriend en mede-dienswerker van hom wou ‘n dankie hardop sê waar almal dit kan hoor. En daarmee wou ons span van GROOTfm90.5 help – maar ook op ‘n praktiese manier met ‘n R2000 bydrae – al is dit dan vir ‘n volgende tenk diesel - en ook ‘n SPAR geskenkkaart as ‘n dankie van ons JouMenseMyMense projek.

Today we present to you a Debut by Stumah DJ SA, a Deep & Soulful House DJ from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stumah djSA was one of the 45 candidates in taking part in the 13th Annual Red Square DJ Knockout Challenge in 2019, held at Platinum Lounge, Cosmo City, Johannesburg, coming out at 11th. Stumah has played continuously in Clubs like Momes' Place in Diepsloot, Cantara Montecasino, Escobar in Randburg and he has earned a resident sport at Jerusalem club in Cosmo City adding with outdoor events locally. Stumah DJ SA can be reached here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StumahdjSA/ & https://www.facebook.com/stumah.senoelo Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/tumza-stumah-tumza2/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SA_STUMAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumah.dj_sa/ Inbox us on facebook.com/homeofdjs to get featured on our podcast. Tracklist: 1. Thabo Baloyi-Mind Your Business (Deep House Cats SA) 2. Chriss DeVynal-My Bag Of Records ( Fourth Avenue House) 3. Nutty Nys-Elevation (Mbelu Creations) 4. Baffa Jones-We Are The Dream (Kanza Records) 5. June Jazzin-We Are House (Last Forever Records) 6. Mr Milk.Dee-Spaceship (In2DdeepRecords) 7. Cool Affairs & Zephan-Groove Master-Show Me Your Soul (Cool Affairs Records) 8. Deep Cuba-Imagination (House Afrika Records) 9. Frank Ru, MSM.DE94-Gehry (Candid Beings) 10. China Charmeleon-Do You Remember (Stay True Music)

Rhodes Music Radio — The first episode of Corona Diaries is hosted by Tshepiso Motloung, currently in lockdown in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. She introduces us to Hanneke Du Preez, who talks about the heroic work being done by essential workers in her community in Adelaide; Nande Siko who speaks from East London about her experience of online learning; Salena Fourie whose father is stranded in Dubai and cannot return home; and Herschell Mackelina who is teaching himself digital design in his Karoo home town of Graaff Reinett.

The first episode of Corona Diaries is hosted by Tshepiso Motloung, currently in lockdown in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. She introduces us to Hanneke Du Preez, who talks about the heroic work being done by essential workers in her community in Adelaide; Nande Siko who speaks from East London about her experience of online learning; Salena Fourie whose father is stranded in Dubai and cannot return home; and Herschell Mackelina who is teaching himself digital design in his Karoo home town of Graaff Reinett.

Some councillors in the Joburg Metro say they are living in fear, as residents in their respective areas are frustrated about challenges of erratic electricity supply. Yesterday councillors from the ANC Caucus staged a march outside the Eskom headquarters in Sunninghilll, north of Johannesburg. They are demanding that the power utility improve its supply of electricity to their areas. Residents have reportedly threatened councillors from Ivory Park, Diepsloot, Soweto and Organge Farm and vandalised their homes after blaming them for the electricity problems.

HOT91.9FM — Phezile Koekoe reached out to Hot Cares to tell us about the Health and Wellness Mission Project she spearheads in Diepsloot. Every Thursday morning, a group of 45 people who are openly living with HIV and Aids who come together for mutual support group, skills development, spiritual support, health talk and food security. As they encourage each other, there’s also a time of spiritual input through bible study, motivation and prayer. At the end they get food donations from Woolworths. Although, it’s not enough, it usually only lasts for a day or two and on other days, the people have to search around for decent food to take their medication. They’re always in need of non-perishable foods, volunteers for trauma counselling and health talks, sanitary pads, as well as clothes and blankets. To contribute towards the incredible work they are doing to educate, inform and encourage people in their community, Hot Cares has purchased grocery and toiletry items to the value of R7000 to assist. Hot Cares – Making a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Those Around Us

Phezile Koekoe reached out to Hot Cares to tell us about the Health and Wellness Mission Project she spearheads in Diepsloot. Every Thursday morning, a group of 45 people who are openly living with HIV and Aids who come together for mutual support group, skills development, spiritual support, health talk and food security. As they encourage each other, there's also a time of spiritual input through bible study, motivation and prayer. At the end they get food donations from Woolworths. Although, it's not enough, it usually only lasts for a day or two and on other days, the people have to search around for decent food to take their medication. They're always in need of non-perishable foods, volunteers for trauma counselling and health talks, sanitary pads, as well as clothes and blankets. To contribute towards the incredible work they are doing to educate, inform and encourage people in their community, Hot Cares has purchased grocery and toiletry items to the value of R7000 to assist. Hot Cares – Making a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Those Around Us Hot Cares

Today half the world’s population live in cities and it is estimated that 3 in 4 people will live in cities by 2050. In a new radio documentary, ‘The Right to a City’ Newstalk presenter and producer Susan Cahill explores how cities in Africa are planning for urban resilience. ‘The Right to a City’ will ask – what is a resilient and sustainable city? Susan will walk listeners through cities and informal housing settlements in Ethiopia, South Africa and Sierra Leone and will highlight how rapid population growth is impacting on urban infrastructure and services in the region – especially for the poor and marginalised. ‘The Right to a City’ will ask - What is the impact of rapid urbanisation on Africa and how has uncontrolled urbanization coupled with increasing rural to urban migration patterns exacerbated poverty, hunger and marginalization in urban centres in Africa? LISTEN LIVE: ‘The Right to a City' broadcast on Newstalk on Saturday the 18th of May 2019 from 9pm to 10pm and will be repeated on Sunday the 19th of May 2019 from 7am to 8am.   CREDITS: ‘The Right to a City’ radio documentary is produced and presented by Susan Cahill and was made with the support of Irish Aid and the Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund. Key Documentary Contributors Professor Philip Harrison, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Nhlanhla Sibisi, Climate and Energy Campaigner, Greenpeace, Johannesburg, South Africa. Muzi Mkhwanazi, Spokesperson, Pikitup Waste Management, Johannesburg, South Africa. Jermina Nkoana, Community Worker & Resident of Diepsloot Township, Johannesburg, South Africa. Caroline Reas, Senior Programme Manager, 100 Resilient Cities, London, UK. Mzwakhe Khumalo, Research Co-ordinator, Sonke Gender Justice, Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. Mayor Yvonne Aki Sawyerr, City of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Samuel Sesay, Project Coordinator, Slum Dwellers International/YMCA, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Dr Joseph Macarthy, Executive Director, The Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone  

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — On this week's #PowerWomen feature, social entrepreneurs Hlubi Mboya Arnold and the Founding Director and CEO of Riversands Incubation Hub, Jenny Retief, discuss the impact measurement of fostering high potential, black-owned businesses, adding value to the township of Diepsloot, strategies for growing the economy, and restoring dignity to the thousands of currently unemployed.

CliffCentral.com — On this week's #PowerWomen feature, social entrepreneurs Hlubi Mboya Arnold and the Founding Director and CEO of Riversands Incubation Hub, Jenny Retief, discuss the impact measurement of fostering high potential, black-owned businesses, adding value to the township of Diepsloot, strategies for growing the economy, and restoring dignity to the thousands of currently unemployed.

Diepsloot - an underserved community with a population of approx. 250 000, 50% of population are youth & children Insufficient cultural, sports and recreation facilities A society struggling with poverty, limited educational opportunities, unemployment, crime, violence, drugs, alcohol and other forms of abuse. Youth are disenfranchised and lacking a sense of self worth and purpose and are regarded as Youth-At-Risk Hot Cares

HOT91.9FM — Diepsloot - an underserved community with a population of approx. 250 000, 50% of population are youth & children Insufficient cultural, sports and recreation facilities A society struggling with poverty, limited educational opportunities, unemployment, crime, violence, drugs, alcohol and other forms of abuse. Youth are disenfranchised and lacking a sense of self worth and purpose and are regarded as Youth-At-Risk

Die direkteur van die Mail & Guardian se Bhekifisa Gesondheidsentrum, Mia Malan, het pas navorsing voltooi oor geweldsmisdade teen vroue - waarom slaan mans vroue? Die meeste studies fokus op die gevolge van aanranding op vroue, sonder om met die mans te praat oor hulle beweegredes. Malan se navorsing is oor die afgelope jaar en 'n half gedoen met die fokus op Diepsloot, noord van Johannesburg.

CliffCentral.com — Mia Malan from Bhekisisa, The Mail & Guardian health feature is the special guest. They've developed an app to help report rape in Diepsloot. The discussion expands into rape in South Africa, what the stats are, resources, police response, medical response and more.

In this weeks episode we share the inspirational story of two developers that have devoted themselves to teaching the disadvantaged youth of two prominent townships, Diepsloot and Olievenhoutbosch, to program. We chat to Theo Bohnen (https://twitter.com/tbohnenjnr) and Mandla Magagula (https://twitter.com/mandlamag) about their Sisonke Rising initiative. Sisonke Rising an impact and value driven community outreach programme that focuses on teaching young people life skills through the vehicle of software development. The aim of the initiative is ensure as many young people as possible are able to collaboratively code and build working software. Formerly called DrivenSpark, Sisonke came from the Zulu/Sotho word meaning "We are together", and together they focus on more than just code. They're a value-driven initiative. Values were chosen by the students themselves, and are reinforced every Saturday when they come together to learn. Their values include communication, feedback, courage, simplicity, care and fun. They have great support from their employer, Driven Alliance (http://drivenalliance.com/), and one of the founders (and former guest on the show) Kevin Trethewey (https://twitter.com/KevinTrethewey) who offers his own property and money to provide the students with books and snacks. They follow a spiral teaching model, where the more experienced students help the new entrants, reinforcing their skills. They rely on existing online teaching resources for their curriculum, using online typing courses, play online and offline games, and even getting them to submit their code to GitHub. Sisonke Rising is in desperate need of laptop donations for their students. If you have a working laptop that you no longer need, please contact Theo or Mandla to arrange for delivery. If you want to replicate Sisonke Rising in an underprivileged community near you, you can also get in touch with Theo & Mandla. Last, but not least, if you're willing to come help on a Saturday, get in touch with them and share your knowledge with the students. Find Sisonke Rising online: * Twitter - https://twitter.com/sisonkerising * Website - http://www.sisonkerising.com/ Here are some of the resources mentioned during the show: * CodeCombat - https://codecombat.com/ * Code Academy - https://www.codecademy.com/ * typeracer - the global typing competition - http://play.typeracer.com/ * Run-length encoding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-length_encoding * GitHub - https://github.com And finally our picks Kenneth: * Bounce - http://www.bounceinc.co.za/ * CityROCK - http://www.cityrock.co.za/ Len: * Suture - Supervision Trees for Go - http://www.jerf.org/iri/post/2930 Theo: * Extreme Programming Explained - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67833.Extreme_Programming_Explained * Crucial Conversations - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15014.Crucial_Conversations * A Way with Words - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2539820.A_Way_with_Words Mandla: * elm - the best of functional programming in your browser http://elm-lang.org/ Thanks for listening! Stay in touch: * Socialize - https://twitter.com/zadevchat & http://facebook.com/ZADevChat/ * Suggestions and feedback - https://github.com/zadevchat/ping * Subscribe and rate in iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/zadevchat-podcast/id1057372777

After four days of searching, the body of six year old Angel Sibanda was found yesterday morning in the Jukskei River north of Johannesburg. Sibanda went missing on Thursday morning after flash floods swept her away from her home in Diepsloot. Jamaine Krige reports

Diepsloot was in 2008 internasionaal in die kollig toe buitelanders daar brutaal vermoor is in xenofobiese aanvalle. Ná die voorvalle het die regering onderneem om hierdie groot township, in die noorde van Johannesburg, te ontwikkel. Maar, terwyl 'n paar opgraderings wel gedoen is, bly Diepsloot 'n plek van armoede, intense wanhoop, gewelddadige misdaad, siekte en dood. Mia Malan en Darren Taylor neem jou na die hart van Diepsloot - 'n plek wat al dikwels as een van Suid-Afrika se gevaarlikste gebiede beskryf is.

Hoe voel dit om polisieman in Diepsloot te wees?

Gepeupelreg in Diepsloot

A police station that should have cost 52 million rand, is costing taxpayers an additional 54 million rand! The Diepsloot police station, north of Johannesburg was expected to take 3 years to build. However, 8 years later, it is yet to open it's doors to the public. Diepsloot has one of the highest crime rates in Gauteng and residents had hoped the new police station will help increase police visibility in the township. Tshepo Phagane visited the community and filed this report.

CliffCentral.com — Melissa Schreiber from The Dr Mike Hardwich Foundation in KZN joins Jono on the line to talk about the amazing work they do for animals and people in need. Andries Venter from the NSPCA talks about the state of farm animals and service animals in general. Finally, PETS, an organisation that works in Alexandra, Diepsloot and other informal settlements to educate, spay, neuter and rescue animals pops into studio.

Die kabinet het `n beroep op gemeenskappe gedoen om te waak teen `n herlewing van zenofobiese aanvalle op buitelandse burgers. Dit volg op die geweld en plundering van winkels vandeesweek in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. Die geweld het opgevlam nadat `n Somaliër na bewering twee Zimbabwiese burgers doodgeskiet het. Samesprekings om oplossings vir die geweld te soek, word vandag in Diepsloot gehou.