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A joint operation with Johannesburg Water and City Power officials is currently underway in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The entities are disconnecting illegal water and power connections in hijacked buildings. Theft and vandalism is said to have severely disrupted essential services resulting in the revenue loss for the city. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Joburg Water spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala to tell us more about today's operation...

Tonight on Kwantu, we’re in for a treat as we speak with one of South Africa’s most exciting and versatile talents—Malibongwe Mdwaba. Known for his captivating performances in films like Ubudoda, Isithembiso, MTV Shuga, and the Netflix hit Justice Served, Malibongwe has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. But his impact goes beyond acting—he’s also an advocate for social change, working tirelessly to empower young minds in communities like Khayelitsha, Hillbrow, and Alexandra through outreach programs and his organization, Indibano – The Encounter. We’re thrilled to have him in the studio today to chat about his journey, his passion for the arts, and his vision for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Johannesburg prepares to ring in the new year, the city's law enforcement agencies are gearing up to ensure a safe and festive celebration. The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will today lead Operation Shanela; a multidisciplinary effort to curb violent crimes in Hillbrow and Johannesburg Central. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to City of Johannesburg Public Safety MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku

Hulle het mekaar in die hart van Hillbrow ontmoet. Vandag kerk die twee tussen die berge. Die gemeente waarvan hulle deel is, is in Winterton in mooie Noord Natal, aan die voet van die Dransberge. “Ons het begin dink dis dalk tyd vir 'n skuif. Toe op 'n dag besluit ons, ons gaan net een CV opstel en sê: ons is 'n package-deal, so of julle vat ons altwee of nie een van ons nie! So toe het hierdie gemeente een dominee-pos in twee gedeel sodat ons elkeen nou 'n halwe pos het ..."   Kyk uit vir artikel en fotos in Kerkbode Borg 'n bed in een van ons Echo-huise

St Enda's Secondary School, located in Hillbrow serves a diverse community of learners. Unfortunately, many of the Grade 12 students come to school hungry, making it difficult for them to concentrate and excel in their studies. Hot Cares

I have been in California - Riverside, LA and Palm Springs - for the last month, helping out with a family issue over there. I wanted to share a couple of thoughts I had about the golden state, where, as wealth and poverty collide, there are two very different realities.My first wake up call was in the supermarket - Stater Bros. Just how expensive has the US has become, especially for a European with weak currency. I used to think America was cheap. You think food prices in the UK are bad. I'd say they are twice as expensive in California, if not more. $4.99 for four large onions and they weren't even organic onions. Fruit, veg, fish, meat. Name your staple. The US ain't cheap any more. Obviously, exchange rates are a factor and the pound, at $1.27, is not exactly strong, if one thinks back to the heady days north o f two bucks. But currency aside, ordinary living is getting very expensive for our transatlantic cousins. (Houses are no longer cheap either, for what it's worth).Fuel, on the other hand, is around $4.80/gallon, which works out around £1/litre, compared to £1.45-50/litre over here. Americans are still complaining about it though. For them that's expensive. Guess it is when you factor in how big their cars are.(Gosh, I enjoyed living under US weights and measures, or as they call them English weights and measures. They are so much more intuitive than metric. More on that here, if you want to see my lecture on the subject). Second hand cars also seemed cheap, by the way, though my finger is not really on the pulse. I was just strolling round the classic car shops in Palm Springs, where you can pick up a Rolls Royce Corniche in attractive beige (I didn't realise there was such a thing) for $50k. That felt to me like less than you would pay here. Also, in Palm Springs people will tell you how nice your car is. Here they'll just nick it.The roads, by the way, are very crowded indeed, and boy are freeways manic. Palm Springs was like a dreamland. Sheltered from the cruel realities that are inflicting the rest of the world, the news feels a long way away. But there was a very different story in LA, 90 minutes up the road. My kids wanted to see Skid Row (where many drug addicts and homeless have taken root), so we drove around there for a bit. Even in a car with the locks on, I did not feel comfortable at all halted at traffic lights. I once had a run-in with a group of homeless people on a freezing winter's day in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - an experience I will never forget, and a story for another day. This reminded me of that. (Later, a Lyft driver told us Skid Row is by no means as bad as it gets. Places like Watts and Compton are too dangerous to even drive through). Skid Row borders on Downtown LA and, at the turn of a corner, you suddenly see all kempt streets and offices. The juxtaposition is stark. From there we went to the Walk of Fame for a stroll, where, within a few minutes of getting out of the car, we were almost knocked over by a huge (and I mean heavy weight world champion, 6 foot 8 basketball player huge) homeless black man with a very loud voice, running down the street, screaming platitudes at a much smaller, richly dressed and armed black man, who was chasing him, yelling at him to never be seen round here again. This was all in the first hour. My younger daughter (aged 19) turned to me and said she had never felt so unsafe in any city ever. She had a point. The drug addicted homeless seemed to be everywhere. Surely the sheer weight of numbers means something. In Venice, we watched a Latino man with a t-shirt stolen from TJ Max spend 10 minutes attempting to scan the bar code from the label of the stolen shirt onto the button at a pedestrian crossing, while the machine repeatedly told him to “wait”. Finally, exasperated, he threw his hands in the air and walked straight into the road to be hit by a passing car (fortunately not injured). The following day we visited Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. It is so wealthy, clean and curated, it is verging on the make believe. There, you are abnormal if you haven't had cosmetic surgery of some kind. Was ever there such a fairy land of a place. I don't think I've ever seen such extreme poverty and wealth so immediately juxtaposed as in LA. Something ain't right, as the saying goes, and, I dare say, something's going to give. It was probably my imagination, projecting fears and biases, but at times it felt like we were just a couple of short steps away from breakdown: a city on the brink. My general theory, or rather Alex McCarron's theory which I've adopted, of the South Africanisation of everything applies here too.The following day we hung out in West Hollywood and Silvertown, where, I should say, things felt more normal, whatever that means. I really liked the vibe. Best of all, I liked the canals around Venice. They are just glorious. Almost as nice as the River Thames upstream.As for LA's future, well… The city was built on the movie industry. Who watches movies any more? I have been to the cinema once since Covid. I used to go all the time. My kids don't go either. Most of their viewing time is on their phones, and of that the moving picture allocation goes on YouTube and Tictoc. (I know, I know). Films are for boomers, but even my mum hardly watches any now. Perhaps, then, LA goes the way of another city that lost its main industry: Detroit. It's not impossible, I suppose. On the other hand, there is so much capital in LA, it seems unlikely. South Africanisation, as I say, is the most likely.In any case, LA is a city that is not working for a lot of people, even if it is for a few.I would not be in a rush to invest capital there - unless it's in some kind of security company.On a happier note, here for your entertainment is a photo of the kids and me on a hike in the mountains around Palm Springs. I don't normally post pics of the fam, but I liked this one. (Those wind turbines in the background, by the way, are a blot of the landscape and, in the three weeks I was there, barely turned).Until next time,DominicLive shows coming upIf you have not seen my lecture with funny bits about gold, we have two more dates in London lined up for Feb 14 and 15. And I am taking my musical comedy show, An Evening of Curious Songs, on a mini tour in the spring with dates in London, Somerset, Hampshire, Surrey and Essex. This is a really fun show.Here are the dates and places.* London, Crazy Coqs, W1. Wednesday March 20th. On sale now.* Bordon, Hampshire. Saturday March 23. On sale now.* Guildford, Surrey. Friday April 5. On sale now.  * Bath, Somerset. Saturday April 6. On sale now.* Southend, Essex . Sunday April 14. On sale now.Buying gold?Interested in protecting your wealth in these extraordinary times? Then be sure to own some gold bullion. I use The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high, you can deal with a human being. I have an affiliation deal with them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

I have been in California - Riverside, LA and Palm Springs - for the last month, helping out with a family issue over there. I wanted to share a couple of thoughts I had about the golden state, where, as wealth and poverty collide, there are two very different realities.My first wake up call was in the supermarket - Stater Bros. Just how expensive has the US has become, especially for a European with weak currency. I used to think America was cheap. You think food prices in the UK are bad. I'd say they are twice as expensive in California, if not more. $4.99 for four large onions and they weren't even organic onions. Fruit, veg, fish, meat. Name your staple. The US ain't cheap any more. Obviously, exchange rates are a factor and the pound, at $1.27, is not exactly strong, if one thinks back to the heady days north o f two bucks. But currency aside, ordinary living is getting very expensive for our transatlantic cousins. (Houses are no longer cheap either, for what it's worth).Fuel, on the other hand, is around $4.80/gallon, which works out around £1/litre, compared to £1.45-50/litre over here. Americans are still complaining about it though. For them that's expensive. Guess it is when you factor in how big their cars are.(Gosh, I enjoyed living under US weights and measures, or as they call them English weights and measures. They are so much more intuitive than metric. More on that here, if you want to see my lecture on the subject). Second hand cars also seemed cheap, by the way, though my finger is not really on the pulse. I was just strolling round the classic car shops in Palm Springs, where you can pick up a Rolls Royce Corniche in attractive beige (I didn't realise there was such a thing) for $50k. That felt to me like less than you would pay here. Also, in Palm Springs people will tell you how nice your car is. Here they'll just nick it.The roads, by the way, are very crowded indeed, and boy are freeways manic. Palm Springs was like a dreamland. Sheltered from the cruel realities that are inflicting the rest of the world, the news feels a long way away. But there was a very different story in LA, 90 minutes up the road. My kids wanted to see Skid Row (where many drug addicts and homeless have taken root), so we drove around there for a bit. Even in a car with the locks on, I did not feel comfortable at all halted at traffic lights. I once had a run-in with a group of homeless people on a freezing winter's day in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - an experience I will never forget, and a story for another day. This reminded me of that. (Later, a Lyft driver told us Skid Row is by no means as bad as it gets. Places like Watts and Compton are too dangerous to even drive through). Skid Row borders on Downtown LA and, at the turn of a corner, you suddenly see all kempt streets and offices. The juxtaposition is stark. From there we went to the Walk of Fame for a stroll, where, within a few minutes of getting out of the car, we were almost knocked over by a huge (and I mean heavy weight world champion, 6 foot 8 basketball player huge) homeless black man with a very loud voice, running down the street, screaming platitudes at a much smaller, richly dressed and armed black man, who was chasing him, yelling at him to never be seen round here again. This was all in the first hour. My younger daughter (aged 19) turned to me and said she had never felt so unsafe in any city ever. She had a point. The drug addicted homeless seemed to be everywhere. Surely the sheer weight of numbers means something. In Venice, we watched a Latino man with a t-shirt stolen from TJ Max spend 10 minutes attempting to scan the bar code from the label of the stolen shirt onto the button at a pedestrian crossing, while the machine repeatedly told him to “wait”. Finally, exasperated, he threw his hands in the air and walked straight into the road to be hit by a passing car (fortunately not injured). The following day we visited Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. It is so wealthy, clean and curated, it is verging on the make believe. There, you are abnormal if you haven't had cosmetic surgery of some kind. Was ever there such a fairy land of a place. I don't think I've ever seen such extreme poverty and wealth so immediately juxtaposed as in LA. Something ain't right, as the saying goes, and, I dare say, something's going to give. It was probably my imagination, projecting fears and biases, but at times it felt like we were just a couple of short steps away from breakdown: a city on the brink. My general theory, or rather Alex McCarron's theory which I've adopted, of the South Africanisation of everything applies here too.The following day we hung out in West Hollywood and Silvertown, where, I should say, things felt more normal, whatever that means. I really liked the vibe. Best of all, I liked the canals around Venice. They are just glorious. Almost as nice as the River Thames upstream.As for LA's future, well… The city was built on the movie industry. Who watches movies any more? I have been to the cinema once since Covid. I used to go all the time. My kids don't go either. Most of their viewing time is on their phones, and of that the moving picture allocation goes on YouTube and Tictoc. (I know, I know). Films are for boomers, but even my mum hardly watches any now. Perhaps, then, LA goes the way of another city that lost its main industry: Detroit. It's not impossible, I suppose. On the other hand, there is so much capital in LA, it seems unlikely. South Africanisation, as I say, is the most likely.In any case, LA is a city that is not working for a lot of people, even if it is for a few.I would not be in a rush to invest capital there - unless it's in some kind of security company.On a happier note, here for your entertainment is a photo of the kids and me on a hike in the mountains around Palm Springs. I don't normally post pics of the fam, but I liked this one. (Those wind turbines in the background, by the way, are a blot of the landscape and, in the three weeks I was there, barely turned).Until next time,DominicLive shows coming upIf you have not seen my lecture with funny bits about gold, we have two more dates in London lined up for Feb 14 and 15. And I am taking my musical comedy show, An Evening of Curious Songs, on a mini tour in the spring with dates in London, Somerset, Hampshire, Surrey and Essex. This is a really fun show.Here are the dates and places.* London, Crazy Coqs, W1. Wednesday March 20th. On sale now.* Bordon, Hampshire. Saturday March 23. On sale now.* Guildford, Surrey. Friday April 5. On sale now.  * Bath, Somerset. Saturday April 6. On sale now.* Southend, Essex . Sunday April 14. On sale now.Buying gold?Interested in protecting your wealth in these extraordinary times? Then be sure to own some gold bullion. I use The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high, you can deal with a human being. I have an affiliation deal with them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Stella Horgan, beloved UK Hoffman Process teacher and so much more, shares with us this wide-arching, panoramic view of her singular life. Stella calls upon us to heal and find our full glorious potential as human beings, reminding us we are valid and that we are in the driver's seat of our lives. Content warning: This episode contains explicit material and may not be suitable for all listeners. Stella takes us across time, lands, cultures, and the many lives she has lived all in this one lifetime. She begins in South Africa, her beloved homeland in the painful years of apartheid and the way those years shaped her. Stella travels to Australia and shares with us a bit about her ten years living there. While there, Stella found the Hoffman Process. She came to the Process in the early '00s with a desire to heal. Stella shares with us the powerful, transformational apex of her Process when she experienced knowing she is loved and valid exactly as she is. She left the Process knowing she wanted to become a Hoffman teacher, which she did there in Australia, beginning her journey to be a part of the healing of this world. We then journey with Stella back to her beloved South Africa and the majestic white lions, women's healing and empowerment, and permaculture education. Since becoming a teacher, Stella has taught the Process in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US. Stella shares stories about the era of apartheid in South Africa and how it affected her and her future life trajectory. She has dedicated her life, personally and professionally, to healing trauma and shame. You will be deeply moved by Stella's stories and words of hard-won wisdom about the inherent worth and validity of every human being. More about Stella Horgan: Stella Horgan is an artist, Director of South African impact NPO Zingela Ulwazi Trust (ZUT), a Senior Supervising Facilitator of the Hoffman Process (UK), a board member of the Australian wildlife advocacy group For the Love of Wildlife, and a coach, facilitator of groups, and workshops. She lives between the UK and South Africa. In 2022, Stella and the ZUT team created the first Centre for Women's Independence in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, South Africa, offering learning experiences to rural women in Food Security (permaculture/regenerative practice), Livelihood Security (small enterprise development), Personal Security (self-defense skills to respond to and prevent harassment and assault), all woven through with Stress Reduction techniques. They formed a thrilling partnership in 2022 with American Zach Bush and his Farmer's Footprint addressing food security, nutritional diversity, and regenerative practice, through permaculture and planting a food and medicine forest of 2000 trees in a denuded local village. Stella has worked with dozens of Civil Society organizations in urban and rural contexts addressing environmental and human rights issues. She is fuelled by her love of nature and guided and enriched by her work with the Hoffman Process. Her main mission is to find ways to rebalance human life with nature to create regenerative, happy ways of living where all may thrive. Discover more about Stella Horgan. and Zingela Ulwazi Trust (ZUT). Follow Stella on Instagram and Facebook. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Stella_Horgan_Podcast_Final.mp3 As mentioned in this episode: Stella has taught the Hoffman Process in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US. (Pictured is a US Hoffman teaching team with (bottom row, L-R) Lecia Arye, Stella, Amy Thompson, Aerin Lim, Searl Vetter, and Drew Horning (top). Johannesburg, South Africa Apartheid Apartheid, the History White Supremacy Christian Nationalism Bright Blue "Weeping" Original Music Video "It wasn't roaring, it was weeping." Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa The Anti-Apartheid Movement in the 1990s

“Ek het diep in die oë gekyk van daai ouens wat die gun op my gehad het en ek het regtig daai dag die pyn van armoede gesien, die pyn van swaarkry, die pyn van dis kersfees en ek moet iets huis toe vat ek moet iets hê om vir my kinders te gee,” sê Johan Robyn wat die laaste 23jaar in Hillbrow werk . . . Kyk uit vir artikel en fotos in Kerkbode

Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, says the City will be closing down Vannin Court in Hillbrow, as it has been deemed unsafe. This follows an inspection of the hijacked building, earlier today.  The inspection is aimed at assessing the conditions of the building and to make a decision on when they are going to remove illegal occupants. This follows the tragic incient last week, where a hijacked building caught fire in Marshalltown, resulting in 77 deaths. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo reports

I've made it a practice to notice the presence of good men in my life - one of whom is my dear friend, Tebza.In this podcast episode, we speak about men and masculinity in South Africa, what it was like for Tebza to grow up in Hillbrow and the lessons he learned about being a man inside and outside of his house, and how he is charting an alternative masculinity for himself that allows for more play, pleasure and flexibility, while keeping steadfast in his deep desire to stand up for injustice and be a protective presence in the lives of the people around him. We speak about the masculine and the feminine, “what even is gender”, and our personal experiences of navigating these solar and lunar energies in our lives in a way that serves us and the people around us…AND SO MUCH MORE.Also, this episode includes my excessive mmms because I LOVE to mmmm!I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, and hope you will too!

Acting Joburg Mayor Kenny Kunene says they will be issuing warnings to Hillbrow residents living in dilapidated and hijacked buildings. He says they will also be raiding scrap yards and buildings where drugs are sold. Kunene was doing rounds in the city centre yesterday. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to the MMC of Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg Municipality, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku

In this episode I attend the Human Rights Festival at the Constitutional Hill. I manage to talk Phila & Lufuno inside the constituitional court about what they think of Johannesburg, why should take some time to explore and learn and the constitutional court. Also, we had to evacuate the Constitutional Hill building because the Hillbrow chapter of Dudula Movement made an entrance to the precinct unannounced.

SKYE BURGESS: Traveler, Adventurer, Masseuse and Co-Founder of the non-profit organization - The People, Enters the Muse. On the first episode of season 4, Skye Burgess sits down with Nick Hail to talk about her travels, how at 18 she decided in the moment to stay in Cambodia for 13 months, how she almost went deaf during a trip in the Amazon, climbing Mount Everest, meeting the Dalai Lama, and starting a non-profit organization to help less fortunate people in Hillbrow. Plus many more exciting stories.

Die polisie in Gauteng polisie vra slagoffers om na vore te kom nadat die bende wat vermoedelik verantwoordelik is vir straatrooftogte in Hillbrow en Johannesburg se middestad in hegtenis geneem is. Verskeie video's op sosiale media het gewys hoe die bende van sowat vier of vyf mans slagoffers aanval en van hul besittings beroof. Die polisiewoordvoerder, Mavela Masondo, sê sommige van die verdagtes kruip na bewering by 'n verlate woonstel in Hillbrow weg.

Hillbrow - a Johannesburg neighbourhood that's famous for all the wrong reasons. But underneath the dark veneer of violence and crime are residents just living their lives. Masa Kekana speaks to Carte Blanche producer Sasha Schwendenwein about spending a night on the streets of Hillbrow.

Hillbrow - a Johannesburg neighbourhood that's famous for all the wrong reasons. But underneath the dark veneer of violence and crime are residents just living their lives. Masa Kekana speaks to Carte Blanche producer Sasha Schwendenwein about spending a night on the streets of Hillbrow. 

It’s dog-eat-dog kind of suburb where buildings are hijacked and stripped bare, alcohol flows freely and drug addicts camp out on the streets. It's a full-time job for one security company in Hillbrow.

It's dog-eat-dog kind of suburb where buildings are hijacked and stripped bare, alcohol flows freely and drug addicts camp out on the streets. It's a full-time job for one security company in Hillbrow.

Die DA-leier in Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, sê die Johannesburgse Eiendomsmaatskappy het na bewering 27 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand betaal aan 'n maatskappy wat met die ANC verbind word. Die maatskappy was vir twee maande geregistreer toe dit verlede maand die betaling ontvang het. Phalatse het vandag by die Hillbrow-polisiestasie 'n strafregtelike klagte teen die eiendomsmaatskappy gelê. Sy sê hulle het uit 'n betroubare bron verneem dat 'n deel van die geld gebruik sou word om die koalisie-regering in Johannesburg te ontwrig.

Die Stad Johannesburg gaan vandag by die polisiekantoor in Hillbrow strafregtelike klagte van omkopery en korrupsie teen die ANC en sy vennote in die stadsraad indien. Dit volg nadat die partye in die veelpartykoalisie in Johannesburg met 'n ondersoekproses 'n sameswering blootgelê het. Die woordvoerder van die koalisie, Corné Mulder, sê daar is gepoog om mag in die stad terug te koop met finansiële lokmiddels:

Die verdedigingsadvokaat in die Senzo Meyiwa-moordsaak, Malesela Teffo, verskyn in die Hillbrow-landdroshof weens minagting van die hof ná sy opspraakwekkende rrestasie gister. Die vierde deel van die Zondo-kommissie se verslag oor staatskaping is vandag aan president Cyril Ramaphosa oorhandig. Die regering belowe dat Suid-Afrika se digitale migrasie teen einde Junie afgehandel sal wees. Wetenskaplikes verskil oor of die vyfde golf van die Covid-19-pandemie reeds aangebreek het. Moskou beskuldig Amerika en die Weste daarvan dat hulle Oekraïne as 'n pion teen Rusland gebruik - 'n aantyging wat Oekraïne verwerp.

25.02.21 Pt 2 - Just in case you didn't know, Suhayl is a qualified doctor and he shares some of his ER stories, including the man who kicked Arnold Schwarzenegger. Leigh-Ann once went to Hillbrow to get a belly piercing. Rinus le Roux is an author and keynote speaker - he joins the team to talk about his latest book, 'Hack It: Hacking your Mental Mindset'.

"The boxing community received sad news last night after it was confirmed that the stylish former IBO world champion Zolani "Untouchable" Marali was shot dead in Hillbrow. The family (brother, Zola Marali) confirmed it last night as a possible hit. Former IBF world champion Vuyani Bungu worked with Marali at the Eyethu Boxing Gym and he has some fond memories. We also spoke to his former sparring partner MacBute Sinyabi. Following the recent reports about the allegations of boxers using fake HIV certificates to get licenses, Boxing SA COO Mandla Ntlanganiso responds.”  

Anthony Bourdain visits the Johannesburg suburb of Hillbrow and spends a day in the life of a taxi driver, discovering the culture and, of course food, that makes up modern day Johannesburg.   Original airdate: 2013, Season 2 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

‘All Is Mended' artistic director and actor PHILIP ROBINSON presents a selection of the interviews with elders from local care homes mixed together with music from the theatre show. A tasty teaser for the ears. 'All Is Mended' is a theatre show repurposing ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream', uniting Shakespeare with real-life stories from residents of three local Devon care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Caring and being cared for under the spotlight as the words of residents, their families and staff take centre-stage. In this episode local Crediton people are voicing the words selected from our interviews with residents, families and staff from local care homes: St Swithuns, Coppelia House, and Hillbrow. All extracted from our book A Little Bit Of Magic - care home conversations in Covid times, available from The Bookery Crediton, and from us on tour. The music and words here are all from the All Is Mended show. The voice actors: Rita King, Jim King, Jan Hookway, Eddie Holden, Esah Bodinetz, Hannah Reynolds, Brana Thorn, John Twitchin, Pippa Marriott, Gillie Stoneham, Luchia Howell, Jenny Start, Rupert Grantham, Philip Robinson, Nichola Weate. The music: Felix Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Nina Simone My Baby Just Cares For Me, Eurythmics Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This, The Coasters Sh Boom Life Could Be A Dream, Arvo Pärt Spiegel Im Spiegel, Johann Strauss II Pizzicato Polka, theme from Singin' In The Rain, Tom Waits Just Another Sucker On The Vine, Supertramp Dreamer, Nat King Cole Nature Boy, Penguin Cafe Orchestra Perpetuum Mobile, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Dream A Little Dream Of Me. All Is Mended is partnered by Living Room Theatre and Crediton Arts Centre. www.allismended.co.uk Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org

“Gee jou hart vir Hillbrow,” sing Johannes Kerkorrel. Moeder Teresa het dikwels wanneer mense haar sou raad vra oor wat hulle met hulle lewens moet doen, geantwoord: “Go find your own Kolkatta!”. DelaHarpe le Roux is iemand wat dít actually gaan doen het. Iemand wat 'n stad gekry het om sy hart voor te gee. 'n Dominee wat sy Kolkotta gevind het - met al die pyn en passie en die aksie en frustrasie wat daarmee saamgaan . . .   Artikel en fotos in Kerkbode Volg Torings van Hoop op FB

The latest Household Affordability Index shows that the average cost of the Household Food Basket increased once more. Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group ‘s latest Household Affordability Index states that families are now paying an average of almost R200 extra per basket since it first began tracking the data five months ago. “The average cost of the Household Food Basket in January 2021 is now at its highest level since the start of the expanded collection in September 2020,” says Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at PMBEJD. Guests: Mervyn Abrahams About the Household Affordability Index The Household Food Basket in the Household Affordability Index is a new basket and has been designed together with women living on low incomes in Johannesburg (Soweto, Alexandra, Tembisa and Hillbrow), Cape Town (Gugulethu, Philippi, Khayelitsha, Delft, Dunoon), Durban (KwaMashu, Umlazi, Isipingo, Durban CBD, and Mtubatuba), and Springbok (in the Northern Cape), and Pietermaritzburg. It includes the foods and the volumes of these foods which women living in a family of seven members (an average low-income household size) tell us they typically try and secure each month. The basket was designed through a pilot project which ran from April 2020 to August 2020. It cannot however be considered the basket for every family living on a low income in each area and for all areas covered. It is however considered a reasonable proxy for a food basket which women identified as including the most important typical foods which most households try and buy each month, given affordability constraints. The Household Food Basket is not nutritionally complete.

Investing in Johannesburg CBD, Sabelo started his property portfolio in Hillbrow, Yeoville and Braamfontein. Growing up in a property passionate family and investing in property at a young age gave him a great headstart. Today's guest, Sabelo, shares more about how he started investing at a young age, how he gravitated to the innercity, and continues to thrive within his property investment journey and life. Learn from his tips and strategies for innercity investing. Sabelo's details below

Miguel was born in Hillbrow and grew up in central Joburg... He became a successful banker but what properties does Miguel invest in? Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. Add us on Facebook M5PropertyAddicts | TauraiJackZA www.m5propertyaddicts.com Join our private M5 Capital Investor Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/M5Capital/?source_id=2089596351252662 Join our community of like minded people making wealth through property - https://m5propertyvarsity.com For business inquiries or one-on-one property mentoring, you can reach me at taurai@m5propertyaddicts.com / Retha@m5propertyaddicts.com Get a copy of Taurai's book | From Bad Debt to Property Mogul in 2 years. www.tauraijack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/m5successfulfriends/message

Leona Pienaar vertel hoe sy destyds met 'n klein karretjie uit die Kaap uit in Hillbrow aangekom het - en hoe die stad haar hart gesteel het . . .  As meer mense die wêreld soos sy gesien het was die wêreld vandag 'n beter plek. Leona is onlangs verkies as die nuwe CEO van MES: Meer info oor MES en hoe jy kan help Artikel en fotos  

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — Episode 22 is here (finally)! In this episode, we respond to a few listener questions, including feedback on our discussion about the vegan flag and identity formation (3:30), feedback from the Fois Gras action in Belgium (8:45), more discussion about the Save Movement (18:20) and our views on sex work (39:05). For “The Bad and The Rad” we talk about the “Corona Virus Confinement Challenge” (42:10), Gary Yourofsky coming out of retirement (54:50), the new documentary “On The Wild Side” (57:20), the new Queer Wellness Centre in Johannesburg (1:08:27), some useful apps (1:10:31) and the lack of feminist politics within the animal rights movement (1:13:57). Our main discussion (1:20:40) centres around the Covid-19 pandemic. We chat about the conspiracy theories, how people are responding in terms of activism and discussions around veganism, considering the flaws of capitalism, the social implications of the pandemic and the importance of self-care and looking after our mental health. Please bear with the sound quality at times - it’s the first time we’ve tried to record separately and without our usual setup. Content warning for this episode: Covid-19, physical and mental health concerns, self harm, police violence, domestic violence, addiction. Recording, editing and music by us. Queer Wellness Centre · Triangle Project · Insight Timer · On The Wild Side Documentary · SANDF beats man to death (article) · Police brutality in Hillbrow (article) · “Coronavirus Capitalism”: Naomi Klein’s Case for Transformative Change Amid Coronavirus Pandemic · Free Anarchist film archive · State brutality sows fear in housebound citizens · Horizontal and Vertical Identity; Far From the Tree - Brain Pickings

You might be mistaken for thinking that Hillbrow in Johannesburg is only known for its high level of population density, unemployment, poverty, prostitution and crime. It’s also where former accountant Sibongile Cele started a hydroponic farm on a rooftop (https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/urban-rooftop-farmer-making-a-difference-in-the-sky/) – embracing a new agricultural trend in which she farms fresh produce hydroponically. In this edition of Farmer’s Inside Track she speaks about the moment in which she decided to exchange her life in the corporate world to literally make a difference in the sky. Every morning on the top of  The Outreach Foundation (https://outreachfoundation.co.za/wp/)  building, you will find Sibongile Cele working on one of just a handful of urban rooftop farms in Gauteng. Woman alone, tending her crops, which includes spinach, lettuce, basil, parsley and an assortment of other herbs. Her hands bring to harvest organically grown produce of the highest quality and, in the process, debunk the malignant stereotypes that beset the national view of Hillbrow as a slum beyond repair and rescue. The interviewers are Dawn Noemdoe and Ivor Price from Food For Mzansi. Farmer’s Inside Track (http://www.farmersinsidetrack.co.za/) is a platform for South Africa’s up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers and/or agri-processors. The men and women who have resolved to one day getting to the place where the large-scale commercial farmers are, but not really finding useful information on how to get there. This platform is a resource of exclusive content and an online community that aims to support up-and-coming commercial farmers through that tricky phase of their businesses that comes between the starter pistol and finding their stride in the sprint towards the finish line. At the centre of it is a free weekly Farmer’s Inside Track e-mailer containing a mix of exclusive content from agricultural thought leaders, business and entrepreneurship experts and leading farmers as well as a comprehensive rundown of need-to-know news from the past week. Also, it’s a great source for those on the lookout new opportunities and funding.   While we have your attention, head over to Facebook to join the www.FarmersInsideTrack.co.za (http://www.FarmersInsideTrack.co.za) . SALUTING UNSUNG AGRI-HEROES  Farmer’s Inside Track is supported by Food For Mzansi (http://www.foodformzansi.co.za/) . Inspiration for your business and life from South Africa’s farmers and agripreneurs. Love how we salute the unsung heroes of agriculture? Why not connect with us on our social media platforms. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FarmersInsideTrack/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FarmersInsideTrack/) Twitter: @foodformzansi (https://twitter.com/foodformzansi) Instagram: @foodformzansi (https://www.instagram.com/foodformzansi/)

Guests : Tebogo Mabye Tebogo Mabye was dreaming of success, even while living on the streets. His hometown, Hillbrow, is synonymous with poverty, crime, and constant police sirens – but also a community who refuses to give up.Though he wasn’t ashamed of being raised in shelters, Mabye wanted more out of life. After finishing matric, Mabye interned at Mould Empower Serve, an NGO that assists impoverished people. At work, Mabye developed a penchant for the caffeine culture that fuelled his co-workers. Whether chatting with each other or engaging in meetings, people in the office always had a cup of freshly-pressed java in hand. With the heartbeat of Hillbrow pounding inside him, Mabye envisioned starting a café. Exactly two years after announcing his goal, he opened the doors of Hillbrewed Coffee Co – named in homage to the place that inspired him. Grace Grace, a Brown Swiss cow, was in tremendous pain. She was just shy of five months old when she fell off the back of a truck. Immediately after, another stroke of bad luck hit her – a car collision. Her injuries, which included a dislocated hip, were critical. Fortunately, Grace received a second chance at life. In the process, she made history. At the site of the accident, Grace was extremely vocal. It was obvious that she needed medical help. Grace was transported to Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, where she became the very first cow to receive a hip transplant. After surgery, Grace arrived at Asher’s Farm Sanctuary with a new skip in her step, moo’ing profusely as if to thank her helpers. If the accident didn’t happen, it’s likely that Grace would have been auctioned. Her breed of cow is the second largest used for dairy farming. Once they stop producing milk, they’re sold to become meat at the young age of four, only a fifth of their average lifespan. Cows never forget this suffering. Now, Grace can live a long and loving life under the care of those who value her welfare. Animals are sentient beings. They deserve our respect. Jesse Breytenbach Jesse Breytenbach had too many friends lose the battle against breast cancer. The disease is unrelenting and information about it is scarce, making each attack a strike from the shadows. When people are diagnosed, they don’t always understand what warfare their body is about to face. So Breytenbach is shedding light on the fear and myths with something stronger – laughter. In collaboration with PinkDrive, an NGO that raises awareness to ensure early detection, Breytenbach created Girl Talk. The weekly comic strip is a humorous weapon addressing questions, interjecting stigmas, and spreading messages of hope. The primary characters of the comic, Thuli and Jo, represent the everyday lives of South Africans as they steer conversations towards breast cancer. The intimations braided into the colourful illustrations encourage those who aren't ill to attend regular check-ups, all while helping patients deal with their reality. Chanene van As Children are our future leaders, but are we doing enough to prepare them? The youth have the right to schooling. They also deserve additional resources that will open doors later on in life. Yet unlike bustling cities, many smaller areas only have access to the basics of education. Jamestown, a settlement on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, used to be one of them. Until Chanene van As saw an opportunity to do what she does best – facilitate the growth of young minds. Van As founded the Green Door Project, an after-school initiative to assist primary school girls who are at risk academically. With 18 years of teaching experience under her belt, Van As helps children discover and develop their talents. Between four and five in the afternoon, they learn to use their time constructively by choosing from a range of creative classes and participating in environmental exercises such as recycling and gardening. Tony Miyambo How do you express your truth? Tony Miyambo uses theatre to channel authenticity. Each of his globally-renowned shows displays the power of performance when it comes from an honest place. But keeping intentions pure can be tricky in an industry where acts are shaped to fit what society wants to see. In the harmony of poetry and acting, he found his calling. His father’s encouragement was the catalyst to Miyambo’s future as a performer. When he passed away, Miyambo created The Cenotaph of Dan wa Moriri. The one-man act recreates his unabated grief and pulls at the audience’s heartstrings. By writing, directing, and acting in his own productions, Miyambo fully inhabits his characters. The stage becomes a foundation of purpose and a space to work through issues of racism, suffering, and transformation. Aaniyah Omardien Talking about marine conservation isn’t enough. The shocking state of our beaches demands immediate action. At coastal rock pools across the world, octopus, starfish, and anemone compete for space with cooldrink bottles, sweet wrappers, and fishing gut. These plastic items absorb harmful chemicals and pollutants. Over time, they break down and are ingested by sea creatures, bringing toxins into the food chain. A crisis of this magnitude warrants a collective movement. Aaniyah Omardien is gathering the masses to clean up this mess. In 2015, Omardien founded The Beach Co-op, a non-profit organisation committed to keeping South Africa’s seas healthy and plastic-free. The all-female team meet with volunteers every new moon to remove pollution from Surfer’s Corner on Muizenberg Beach. As an environmental scientist, Omardien also hosts events to track the ‘Dirty Dozen’, a selection of marine refuse that repeatedly washes up. This includes items such as earbuds, lighters, and lollipop sticks. Collecting and recording the debris allows Omardien’s team to observe the levels of trash in the water. With data, they can substantiate the urgency for a response.

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. The Carlton Centre is a skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. At 223 meters, it has been the tallest office building in Africa since 1973. The Carlton Centre has 50 floors. The best views of Johannesburg from the top of Africa's tallest building will allow you to see the mining belt along the gold reef, the FNB Stadium (Africa's largest), Gandhi Square, the skylines of Braamfontein, Hillbrow and Sandton, and more — Elna Schutz: https://twitter.com/elna_s

An unconfirmed number of SAPS and JMPD vehicles have been damaged following an attack on law enforcement officials in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The police were conducting raids, targeting counterfeit goods when they were hurled with stones by a group of people believed to be foreign nationals that trade in the area.

In this episode we discuss the Hillbrow Birthday Rapist who was convicted on 112 of 122 counts against him which included 39 counts of rape, 11 compelled rapes, 1 sexual assault, 15 kidnappings, 15 assaults, 2 assault GBH and 29 thefts. He was sentenced to 39 life sentences & 212 years

If the clouds come up when you are on the 51st floor of the Ponte building in Hillbrow, the light reflects of the red advertising sign above the building, and glow pink. This happened the night I was there, interviewing Nickolaus Bauer. It felt as if the building was wrapped in a pink feather boa. This was part of the inspiration for the TweetingGogo logo. Here you can see the view of the lights of Hillbrow through the pink cloud.  

Three City of Johannesburg theatres are reviewing their security measures following a fatal shooting at the Hillbrow theatre at the weekend. A man opened fire on patrons while watching a musical show, killing one person and wounding eight others. This is after he complained about his cellphone being stolen. Police have launched a manhunt for the alleged shooter who fled on foot immediately after the shooting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini

At least ten Wits University students have been wounded following clashes with security personnel. Two of the wounded have been admitted to hospital. More than 30 students remain at the Hillbrow police station. They were arrested as they attempted to disrupt academic activities. Protesting students have refused to disclose what they intend to do next, saying that would jeopardise their goal to achieve free education. Yesterday, clashes ensued between students and university security who had prevented them from gaining access into a building where they were scheduled to meet. Ditaba Tsotetsi was there and compiled this report...

The EFF says it will defend it's leader, Julius Malema on a treason charge laid by the ANC at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. The ANC was responding to comments that Malema made during an interview with Television network Al Jazeera. Malema warned the ruling party that if it continued to respond violently to peaceful protests, his party would remove the current government - quote- 'through the barrel of a gun'. Amos Phago reports...

Former President, FW de Klerk says he has have no fear about new human rights violations charges to be brought against him and former law and order minister Adriaan Vlok. The newly-formed Anti-Racism Action Forum (Araf) would open criminal charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg for "crimes committed against black people. : For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to spokesperson for the Anti-Racism Action Forum Zandi Radebe....

A number of organisations and individuals continue to raise their concerns with regard to the Tweets that have been characterised as racial. The ANC has laid charges of crimen injuria against a number of South Africans who have made racist or controversial remarks on social media platforms. They include economist Chris Hart and former estate agent Penny Sparrow, as well as fitness enthusiast Justin van Vuuren. Sparrow has been suspended by the DA as a party member and Hart by the Standard Bank, his employer. The ANC laid the charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. Meanwhile the DA has also laid charges against Sparrow.