Podcasts about Equal Education

John Maytham talks to Equal Education researcher and attorney Yolisa Piliso about corporal punishment still taking place in certain schools. 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.

Vanessa Le Roux, a parent activist from Parents for Equal Education, joins us to unpack the Western Cape Education Department’s 2026 school admissions process. With the official application window running from 11 March to 12 April 2025, she discusses the challenges faced by parents who miss the deadline and how late applications—while still accepted—are deprioritised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equal Education’s Head of Organising in the Western Cape, Nontsikelelo Dlulani joined Saskia Falken on air to talk about challenging the Western Cape schools' admission policy in court. 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.

Clarence Ford speaks to Katherine Sutherland Equal Education Law Centre Senior Legal Researcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft Eats the Rich and Eviscerates the Haters 00:00 Opening 01:07  I Have Notes 03:28 Challenges of Change and Freedom 09:57 Education and Women's Dependency 12:49 Women's Power and Societal Expectations 14:04 Equal Education and Virtue 17:45 Critique of Chivalry and Courtesy 20:38 Conclusion and Upcoming Content 21:35 START of Chapter 4 and Women's Degradation 24:19 The Role of Reason and Rationality 29:04 Cultural and Societal Influences 31:16 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Consequences 38:22 The Impact of Education and Social Expectations 43:10 Comparisons with the Rich and Powerful 45:01 Adam Smith Extended Quote Starts Here 53:41 The Call for Equality and Rational Education 55:20 Like Emma's Reading List! 56:38 (I swear, Austen memorized this bit!) 59:50 (Possibly my favorite part of the book to date—HA!) 1:00:50 Tenant of Wildfell Hall parallel 01:06:03 END of Ch 4 Part 1 • If you've never read Anne Brontë, please take a listen to CraftLit's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (starts with episode 516—https://bit.ly/craftlit-tenant). She's the most shocking, most modern, and arguably the best of the Brontë writers. You likely missed her b/c Charlotte didn't like this book's 'sensibilities' and did what she could to ghost it after Anne's death. Bad Charlotte! • "Seventy-times-seven" please see Aarne-Thompson  Tale-Types & Motifs for more:

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says it is promising to have all nine provinces of the country obtaining no less than eighty-four percent of the pass rate. She was speaking in East London in the Eastern Cape where she lauded the province for its constant improvement in its pass rate. The Province obtained an 84.9 pass rate with nearly half of its matriculants obtaining bachelor passes. Gwarube says some rural areas outperform some of the metros when it comes to matric results...

The Western Cape has made significant strides in securing equal access to schools for all learners. Following litigation by Equal Education (EE) and parent applicants, the Western Cape High Court ruled that out-of-school learners must be placed in schools for the remainder of 2024. A significant move that has been welcomed by Equal Education. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ntsikie Dlulane, Equal Education Head of organisation in the Western Cape

 Matric 2024, Vanessa Le Roux founder of Parents for Equal Education & the mother of a matriculant joined us for a chat about the challenges facing the class of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa YESTERDAY officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) policy into law. The BELA Bill, as it was previously known, makes changes to the South African Schools Act of 1996.  The  act introduces new regulations around schools in South Africa, most notably in relation to compulsory schooling from Grade R, language policies and curriculums, and prohibition of corporal punishment and initiation practices, to mention a few. The changes include making the provincial education department responsible for school language policies, criminalising parental negligence in school attendance, and accommodating religion in school codes of conduct. Critics of the new law argue that the BELA undermines the authority of school governing bodies (SGBs) and centralises decision-making power. For their reaction, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of the Federation of School Governing Bodies, Dr Jaco Deacon and Cathrine Sutherland, Legal Researcher at Equal Education j

On September 12, 1974, Boston Public Schools bused the first students across town as a part of a highly controversial school integration program. The program was a result of Judge W. Arthur Garrity's federal court order that mandated that both black and white students be bused to schools outside of their neighborhoods. What followed was a series of protests and riots that helped cement Boston's reputation as an exceptionally racist city. While this moment is a major flashpoint in Boston's history, it is not the whole story. Busing was the culmination of a years-long fight between a Black community that wanted a better education for its children and a white community resistant to change. Today on The Common, Boston journalist, lecturer, and historian Dart Adams, joins us to break down this history. If you want to learn more about the history of busing in Boston, check out WBUR's series “Busing's Legacy in Boston, 50 Years Later,” which was done in collaboration with The Emancipator. Greater Boston's weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Equal Education (EE) has vehemently denounced the appointment of former minister Zizi Kodwa, who is currently facing corruption charges, to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. In a strongly-worded letter to ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli, the Movement urged the party to immediately withdraw Kodwa's nomination and initiate proceedings to remove him from his position as a member of parliament. Elvis Presslin spoke to Equal Education's General Secretary, Noncedo Madubedube

Crystal Orderson speaks Katherine Sutherland, Legal Researcher at the Equal Education Law Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil society calls on all to respect the outcome of the ConCourt decision. EWN speaks with supporters and MK political principles outside the court.The case against 21-year-old Bafana Mahungela, the boy accused of killing Joburg killer Kirsten Kluyts, is back in court.ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a campaign in Pretoria, Atteridgeville, tomorrow to garner party support. He is expected to visit Nkomo Village Mall, a local high school and a door-to-door.Latest from George. 44 people unaccounted for, eight deceased. 16 of the 37 retrieved are in critical condition in hospital.Thousands of Equal Education members will be marching to Parliament to demand the prioritisation and realisation of equal and quality education for all learners in the lead-up to the national elections..SPORTS WRAP.Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Section 27, Equal Education, and the Legal Resources Centre are urging Parliament to reinstate clauses in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill to prevent unfair discrimination in language and admissions policies against learners and hinder their access to public schools. The organizations, in a statement, says that the proposed changes by the National Council of Provinces will water down important clauses that entrench proactive oversight powers on the part of provincial education Heads of Departments (HODs). For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mila Harding, a legal researcher at Section 27. 

Let's face it. Artificial intelligence is everywhere around us—on our phones, in our homes, in our cars and in our schools. But that doesn't mean that we all have equal access to the best and most helpful learning technologies. As AI continues to develop and get smarter, how can we ensure universal access to these educational technologies so that all students can benefit?  Nadeem Nathoo, co-founder of The Knowledge Society, argues that the private sector would be the most effective at getting cutting-edge AI technologies into the hands of students, saying that a direct-to-user approach is the most realistic and reliable. Isabelle Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, says it's imperative for educators to be involved in the development and dissemination of artificial intelligence in schools. She argues that while AI in classrooms can be a great equalizer, without proper oversight, there's a risk that AI could deepen inequalities between students. Louka Parry, CEO and founder of The Learning Future, says we must look at education and learning more holistically. While he agrees that AI presents a lot of opportunity for learners across the world, he reminds us that an important part of learning is cultivating curiosity in a social setting and that AI tools could potentially isolate students and deepen intellectual divides. Listen to the Doha Debates Podcast as these three education experts debate the best ways to incorporate and leverage AI in the classroom. Doha Debates Podcast is a production of Doha Debates. This episode is hosted by Rawaa Augé and was filmed live at the WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar, in November 2023. Thoughts on this conversation? Let us know! Follow us everywhere @DohaDebates and join the post-episode discussion in our YouTube comments.

Equal Education (EE) protests over pupil placement crisis in Gauteng and Western Cape schools by Radio Islam

Die Verkrygingshervormings-werkgroep in Suid-Afrika, insluitend die Ahmed Kathrada-stigting, Corruption Watch, Equal Education en die Public Affairs Research-instituut het hulle ernstige bedenkinge uitgespreek oor die vinnige aanvaarding van die Wetsontwerp op Openbare Verkryging. Die wetgewing moet Suid-Afrika se jaarlikse besteding op verkryging van ‘n biljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand reguleer. Ryan Brunette van die Public Affairs Research-instituut sê die groep sien die wetsontwerp as gebrekkig en gevaarlik en is bekommer oor die helderheid, gebrek aan navorsing en onvoldoende konsultasie:

Crystal speaks to Elizabeth Biney, EE's Head of research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Q&A, recorded during this year Peter's Executive Summit, Abundance360, Tony touches on the challenges of the recent pandemic, the changing dynamics of leadership, and his non-partisan approach, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond dogma to find solutions. 06:17 | The Moment of Change in History 12:29 | The Impact of the Generation Gap 35:42 | Equal Education for All Tony Robbins is the nation's top business and life strategist as a motivational speaker, coach, and philanthropist with over 20 years of experience. He has coached Fortune 500 top leaders and U.S. presidents.  Support Tony's moonshots:  https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/tony-robbins https://100billionmeals.org/  _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Experience the future of sleep with Eight Sleep. Visit https://www.eightsleep.com/moonshots/ to save $150 on the Pod Cover.  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog Get my new Longevity Practices book for free: https://www.diamandis.com/longevity My new book with Salim Ismail, Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth and Impact, is now available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3P3j54J Learn more about my executive summit, Abundance360 _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Right to Read Campaign says it will take 86 years for all South African children to read for meaning. Social justice organisations such as the South African Human Rights Commission, the Legal Resources Centre, Equal Education and SECTION27 launched The Right to Read Campaign at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg yesterday to address the shocking early-grade literacy rates. The campaign is in response to a 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study which revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language, including their home language. Our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Right to Read Campaign's Sipumelele Lucwaba about the primary objective of the campaign.

Carlotta Walls LaNier was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. She reflects on civil rights as teaching Black history comes under attack in Arkansas and other states. Then, keeping Garden of the Gods a welcoming place to visit. And Colorado wonders about the sounds of insects.

Carlotta Walls LaNier was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. She reflects on civil rights as teaching Black history comes under attack in Arkansas and other states. Then, keeping Garden of the Gods a welcoming place to visit. And Colorado wonders about the sounds of insects.

The Supreme Court has banned a policy that was enacted in order to partially right the wrong of hundreds of years of racism. Now what? What does the removal of affirmative action do to black students and their opportunity to get accepted to colleges and universities in the United States?   * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Get into it HERE * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod   Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si=TTCDdVjdQCSf4GsRM7UyZg More info and my blog are here at https://johnalanpod.com/blog/   Here are some sources for some of my comments on this episode:  https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-affirmative-action-legacy-college-admissions-5d6f34a13045752c6a37db67c66c7d63 https://thegrio.com/2023/06/30/theres-no-such-thing-as-race-neutral/ https://www.nber.org/papers/w26316 https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/historical-foundations-race https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-01-26/yale-study-shows-black-boys-are-more-likely-to-be-disciplined-than-their-white-classmates https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-black-white-divide-in-suspensions-what-is-the-role-of-family #CominHomeWithJohnAlan #AffirmativeAction #CivilRights

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Equal Education is making their voice heard during the Human Rights Festival at the Constitutional Hill. There is a lady two stalls who was annoyed at the noise.

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, the host holds the government accountable by revisiting the tragic story of Michael Komape, who died after falling into a pit latrine at school in 2014.  McKaiser, a contributor and analyst for TimesLIVE, looks at the latest claims by basic education minister Angie Motshekga of progress made in ensuring the government complies with the agreed norms and standards every state school must meet. There remains, argues McKaiser, a gap between political promises and service delivery, which worsens educational inequalities between the haves and the have-nots.  McKaiser draws on archived material to highlight and affirm the activism of civil society organisations like Equal Education and Section 27 in getting the state to comply with its constitutional obligations. The episode ends on a sombre note, recalling the avoidable death of Komape, and leaving listeners to wrestle with the question of whether the government has done enough to honour its mandate, especially for millions of black people living in poverty. Produced by Bulelani Nonyukela.

 Charlie Smith, a former black left-wing activist turned patriot activist gives a speech about the evils of forced bussing.  

Equal Education and Equal Education Law Centre will be in court today to challenge the introduction of collaboration schools, donor-funded schools, and intervention facilities by the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Act. The organization says the act makes it possible for two new types of schools to be established collaboration and donor-funded schools. It says these schools give donors and private entities significant control of public schools in a way that undermines the principles of democratic governance and accountability. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Head of Equal Education Western Cape, Ntsiki Dlulani.

Equal Education is calling on the National Treasury to stop cuts to the basic education budget. This as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table his medium-term budget policy statement in parliament today. Equal Education says money must be put towards fixing South Africa's schooling crisis. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Equal Education researcher Jane Borman

Today Ed talks with David Montague. David started his career as a stock broker, but his journey to impact has led him to become the Founder and Executive Director of Memphis Teacher Residency, where their mission is “Christian love expressed in equal education.”Show LinksEd Gillentine:EdGillentine.comInstagram: @journey.to.impactMemphis Teacher Residency:www.memphistr.orgLinkedInwww.edgap.orgwww.litgap.orgBooksJourney To Impact by Ed GillentineA Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr.

Guest: Stacey Jacobs who is the Equal Education researcher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80% of schools in South Africa have been deemed dysfunctional. Tarryn Cooper Bell talks to Radio Islam about what this means.

This article aimed to establish the implementation of policy by researching the lived experiences of students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) studying in the university.

Yesterday Equal Education marched to parliament to demand the scrapping of the proposed changes to education infrastructure laws. The civil organization says the proposed changes will see the removal of deadlines for the delivery of necessities like water, electricity, and classrooms in schools. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Head of Equal Education Western Cape, Ntsiki Dlulani.

Equal education involves many things – equal representation, participation, access to resources, and more. There's a lot to explore around equal education in the Teacher archives, and in this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we'll be sharing some recent examples with you. In today's episode we're going to get you up to speed on these stories, and also some more of our highlights from this month. And, like all episodes of Teacher Staffroom, we'll be posing some questions throughout the podcast, so feel free to pause the audio as you go, gather some colleagues, and discuss together how these stories might be relevant to your school context. Host: Zoe Kaskamanidis Podcast sponsor: MEGAMIX Social (https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/learn/schools-teachers/megamix-social)

Die regering beplan grootskaalse infrastruktuurprojekte om die ekonomie 'n hupstoot te gee. Equal Education sê die president moet 'n duidelike tydraamwerk gee vir infrastruktuurteikens by openbare skole. Die Wes-Kaapse Byebedryfvereniging is bekommerd oor die trae inwerkingstelling van die provinsie se strategie om die bedryf te versterk.

Vaish [/vIEsh/] Sarathy [/sAH rUH thEE/], Ph.D. is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Science Educator, and the founder of Functional Nutrition for Kids - a Functional Nutrition Practice for children, and Plum Pudding Chemistry - a science and math education practice for kids of all abilities. Her TEDx talk "Who decides how smart you are" talks about the value of Assuming Intelligence and has been called mind-blowing and perspective-shifting by practitioners and parents. Vaish believes that Sound Nutrition, an Equal Education, and a Rested Mind are the birthright of every child, and no functional practice is possible without truly Assuming Competence. Her perspective is shaped by her son, Sid, a non-speaking 14-year-old poet with Down Syndrome and Autism, who has a sharp mind and a quick wit. Connect with Vaish on IG: www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy or FB: www.facebook.com/functionalnutritionforkids ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

The South African Constitution is clear: “Everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.” But how that plays out in practice is what Elizabeth Biney of Equal Education is passionate about changing. Equal Education is a movement of learners, parents, post-school youth, teachers and community members who are essentially agitating the government for quality and equal education. And they do so through advocacy and research, strategic litigation and youth organising. A key tenet of this is access to water and safe sanitation, which hundreds of schools around the country are still unable to provide their learners.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/09/21/activists-demand-equal-education-for-women-in-herat/

How should we understand efforts at school integration? And how are they related to the idea of equal education? Larry and I consider different historical understandings of integration and the problematic idea of integration as a vehicle for gaining social capital. Larry and Zoë Burkholder just published Integrations: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Civic Renewal in Public Education.  Larry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, and Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston. You can find out more about his experience teaching a course on race and racism to Cambridge High School students by reading his High Schools, Race, and America's Future: What Students Can Teach Us About Morality, Diversity, and Community And Larry's website is here

Members of Section 27, Equal Education and Michael Komape's father, James Komape, have gathered outside the High Court in Polokwane. This as proceedings get under way after Section 27 brought the case against the Basic Education Department. The case relates to the department's plan to eradicate pit latrines at schools. Equal Education and Section 27 are challenging the department's plan to completely eradicate pit toilets by 2030. In 2018, the court ruled in favour of the Komape family after Michael died in a pit toilet at school in 2014. The court also provided a structural order compelling the department to improve sanitation at schools. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Katlego Nyoni.

The battle by education advocacy group, Section 27, to get rid of pit toilets in Limpopo schools is set to continue in the Polokwane High Court today (Friday). In 2018, Judge Gerrit Muller ordered that the Limpopo Department of Education and Department of Basic Education to develop a plan to eradicate pit toilets at Limpopo schools. Section 27 together with Equal Education, who have joined as a friend of the court, believe the plan provided by government is unconstitutional and unreasonable. For more here is Section27 communications officer, Julia Chaskalson... .

Guest: Kim Khumalo, Equal Education Researcher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday on the show we spoke to Secion 27's Faranaaz Veriava about an upcoming court case to continue fighting for school meals for learners. The organisation, together with the Equal Education Law Centre, are representing Equal Education and the school governing bodies of two schools in Limpopo. They say the Department of Basic Education and provincial education departments are failing to rollout the National School Nutrition Programme to all eligible learners in South Africa. In the interview, Veriava suggested that the Western Cape Education Department was also not a good performer in terms of providing food parcels to children when they are not in school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek W. Black is a professor at the University of South Carolina Law School as well as an outspoken advocate of the importance of public education, and his work has been published in both professional journals and the mainstream media. In this program, Derek W. Black will discuss his new book, Schoolhouse Burning, which makes a powerful case for valuing public education as a cornerstone of our nation. Shedding light on the role of public education throughout American history, Black will speak to listeners about the importance of protecting the right to free and equal education for every child across the United States, regardless of race, creed, or family income, to preserve the democratic ideals that make America unique and truly great.

In 2017-18, South African social justice movement, Equal Education, went through a major –and very public -upheaval after allegations emerged of sexual harassment by members of the movement's leadership. General Secretary Noncedo Madubedube describes her root and branch effort to rebuild Equal Education's culture and restore confidence in the organization. In this episode: Akwe Amosu and her colleague Chris Stone discuss a recent campaign for the release of some Egyptian rights defenders and what it tells us about their organization Interview with Noncedo Madubedube, General Secretary of Equal Education, South Africa The Coda: Turkish human rights leader Murat Cellikan shares an Ariel Dorfman poem that evokes the pain and fierce determination of the“disappeared”and their loved ones. For a list of supplemental readings and additional information about this episode's content, please visit www.strengthandsolidarity.org/podcast Send us your ideas and your feedback at pod@strengthandsolidarity.org.

‘Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' show notes Episode 1: Innovative responses to problems In this first episode of ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' host, Kentse Radebe, introduces the work of the centre. What is social systems thinking and how can we engage this way of thinking about the world to bring about systemic change and justice? This first podcast is recorded during a worldwide pandemic - a problem that has not only highlighted systemic issues at various levels in society but has demanded innovative responses in record time. Kentse chats to featured podcast guests, Tracey Malawana from Equal Education and Ella Scheepers, a Bertha scholar and Bertha team member. Both Tracey and Ella have been working with an on the ground community mobilisation group, Community Action Network (CANS), an innovative community driven project that has emerged during this time of Covid19 to address many different issues faced on the ground by communities across South Africa. This is one of the most incredible examples of moving from charity to solidarity ever seen in South Africa. Perhaps this is something that can lead to more community driven engagement and change in the future. In this episode's ‘Positive Outlook' segment, Fergus Turner from the Bertha team, interviews Pele Box founder, Neo Hutiri on how he turned his health challenge into a solution that is changing lives and access to healthcare in Africa. If you're looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you. The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre  Cape Town Together:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapeTownTogether/  Equal Education: https://equaleducation.org.za/ Pele Box: www.pelebox.com  www.gsb.uct.ac.za · equaleducation.org.za · www.pelebox.com · Bertha Centre · Transcript — PDF (136.6 KB)

A highlight of SPOHP’s annual Mississippi Freedom Project research trip this year was the opportunity for staff member Anupa Kotipoyina to interview Edward Duvall, a pastor who has been working with the local community to finally desegregate all schools in Cleveland, Mississippi. Despite a 1969 desegregation order, the Cleveland School District continues, more than forty […]