Podcasts about sophiatown

Police are investigating a murder case in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. This comes after a 60-year-old scholar transport driver was shot and killed this morning. The man had just dropped off schoolchildren at Christiaan De Wet Primary school. A relative of a scholar transport driver who was gunned down says the incident has traumatised her. Lucia Smith says the deceased was her brother.

The Newclare Breakfast Kitchen in Brixton, led by the incredible Tannie Audry, has been a beacon of hope since 2007. Every morning, they ensure school children start their day with a warm meal. In 2019, they launched a bakery, creating jobs and skill development opportunities. This winter, Tannie Audry and her team are extending their support to two old age homes, disabled centres, and school soup kitchens in Sophiatown. However, they face challenges with limited resources. Hot Cares

Pippa speaks to Izak Potgieter, the driving force behind the project led by the University of Johannesburg, seeking to recapture the memory of Sophiatown and its people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and freelance editor and proofreader, Dr Barry Gilder on what to expect from the Mzontsundu Book Festival taking place this weekend (May 4-5) in Sophiatown, at the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre from 2-5pm and reviews his latest novel “At Fire Hour”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophiatown! A place that has inspired many books, films and theatrical productions in honour of its vibrant and cultural history. From producing renowned writers and journalists to colourful characters like gangsters and queen shebeens, its community has left an indelible mark on history. Have you encountered Sophiatown before in any way? Maybe through a play, a book or as a place you called home? The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre (THMC) is now offering you the chance to explore it in a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) experience led by Izak Potgieter, who is my guest tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandisile Dlangalala, actor, physical theatre practitioner and lyricist shared what to expect from the theatrical play 'Sophiatown', which will return to its original home at the Market Theatre after its debut 37 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Pagecast, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers.  In this episode News24 Books Editor Shaun de Waal is in conversation with Author Siphiwo Mahala about Blame Me On History by Bloke Modisane. Feeling an exile in the country of his birth, the talented journalist and leading black intellectual Bloke Modisane left South Africa in 1959. It was shortly after the apartheid government had bulldozed Sophiatown, the township of his childhood. His biting indictment of apartheid, Blame Me on History, was published in 1963 – and banned shortly afterwards. Modisane offers a harrowing account of the degradation and oppression faced daily by black South Africans. His penetrating observations and insightful commentary paint a vivid picture of what it meant to be black in apartheid South Africa. At the same time, his evocative writing transports the reader back to a time when Sophiatown still teemed with life. This 60th-anniversary edition of Modisane's autobiography serves as an example of passionate resistance to the scourge of racial discrimination in our country and is a reminder not to forget our recent past. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the chat!

Play Director, Aubrey Sekhabi on what to expect from the return of the much-loved South African theatre classic, Sophiatown, which returns to its original home at the Market Theatre after it first premiered there 37 years ago.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onder het apartheidsregime in Zuid-Afrika werden zwarte inwoners gedwongen zich te vestigen op aangewezen plekken, waarbij de zwarte meerderheid slechts dertien procent van het totale landoppervlakte kreeg. Hierdoor werden ook de grootouders van Joya gedwongen om in de jaren ‘50 te verhuizen van Sophiatown naar Soweto. Remco en Joya bezoeken in Sophiatown de enige twee onaangetaste huizen in Sophiatown uit deze tijd, het huis van Dr. Xuma.  En terwijl Joya's grootouders werden verbannen uit Sophiatown, migreerden duizenden Nederlanders naar Zuid-Afrika, waar apartheid net officieel was ingesteld. Remco en Joya bezoeken seniorencomplex Oranjehof, waar veel nakomelingen van deze migratie nu wonen.  Luister naar "Nederland en de Apartheid" op de vernieuwde NPO Luister app en binge alvast de hele serie. Nederland en de apartheid is mede tot stand gekomen met steun van het Fonds Bijzondere Journalistieke Projecten (www.fondsbjp.nl). 

The South African singer and pianist Thandi Ntuli was surrounded by music as a child – her grandfather was a key part of the musical scene in Sophiatown, a suburb in Johannesburg known for its music. She now has a new album out called ‘Rainbow Revisited' – referring to the term coined by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu “Rainbow Nation” to describe post-apartheid South Africa – a nation where its diverse people could live together in harmony, following years of racial segregation. Now – nearly thirty years on, with Victoria Uwonkunda, Thandi explores where that optimism has gone – and what hope there is for the future.

In this episode of "Long Story Short," the host, Liwa, takes us on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of the iconic South African singer and activist, Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa. Makeba's music not only captivated audiences worldwide but was also a powerful tool for activism and protest against apartheid in South Africa.Miriam Makeba was born in 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in the vibrant township of Sophiatown, a hub of culture and resistance against apartheid. Her talent was discovered by record producer Spokes Mashiyane, and she began her professional career with the Cuban Brothers, an all-male harmony group.Her career took off when she toured the United States with Harry Belafonte in the late 1950s, who mentored her as a protege. Makeba's music blended traditional African rhythms with jazz, pop, and soul influences, and she sang in multiple languages, including Xhosa, Zulu, Swahili, English, and French.One of her most famous songs, "Pata Pata," released in 1967, became an international hit and showcased her unique sound and style.Makeba's activism was an integral part of her music. She used her platform to advocate for social justice and raise awareness about the oppression faced by black South Africans under apartheid. Her outspokenness led to the South African government banning her music and revoking her passport in 1960, but she persisted in her fight against apartheid.Makeba testified at the United Nations twice, the second time in support of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners held in South Africa. She also performed at several anti-apartheid concerts, including the historic 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in London.Many of Makeba's songs addressed the struggles and injustices faced by black South Africans, such as "Soweto Blues," a response to the 1976 Soweto Uprising.Her activism and powerful voice earned her international recognition, including the prestigious Grammy Award for her album "An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba" and the Dag Hammarskjold Peace Prize.Makeba's legacy as a pioneering African musician and activist continues to inspire generations. The United Nations declared her birthday, March 4, as "Miriam Makeba Day" in honor of her contributions to music and human rights.Join Liwa as she takes you through the extraordinary life of Miriam Makeba, a true musical legend and a fearless advocate for justice and equality in South Africa. So, grab your coffee and best earphones because it's storytime with Mama Africa.

Residents including schoolchildren and the elderly are calling on law enforcement to take action and hear their pleas to tackle issues plaguing the gang-ridden area. Residents were speaking at the Westbury recreational hall on Tuesday during the ministerial crime-prevention imbizo on gangster violence in and around the Sophiatown policing area.  Among those in attendance were Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, police minister Bheki Cele and MEC for community safety Faith Mazibuko. 

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, says police must do more to ensure those involved in gang-related violence are arrested. Cele visited the Sophiatown police station in Johannesburg this morning following an escalation of gang violence in the area.  The purpose of Cele's visit was to establish the effectiveness of the operational response to the violence, which includes amongst other SAPS units, Crime Intelligence, Public Order Police , Technical Response Team and Anti Gang Unit (AGU). The recent violence erupted after an alleged gang kingpin was killed last week. Cele responded to concerns by community members of police working with gang members

Police say four suspects believed to be responsible for a shooting incident that took place in Westbury on 31 December 2022 were arrested yesterday in Westbury. Residents of Westbury, have vowed to continue to camp outside the Sophiatown police station, until police put an end to the ongoing gang related violence in the community. Residents have been camping outside the police station since November last year. This follows an increase in shooting incidents in the community. Last year alone, more than a dozen people were shot and killed, while several others were wounded. Many innocent bystanders also lost their lives after being caught in the crossfire of the ongoing gang war. SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo filed this report.

Sydafrikanska Marlene van Niekerk gjorde en sensationell romandebut 1994 med "Triomf". Nästan 30 år senare kommer detta mästerverk nu ut i svensk översättning av Erik MacQueen. "Triomf" är den kontroversiella berättelsen om den inavlade afrikander-familjen i den vita stadsdelen Triomf i Johannesburg, strax efter apartheids fall. Marlene van Niekerk är född 1954 i Caledon, Sydafrika och är idag professor i afrikaans och holländsk litteratur vid universitetet i Stellenbosh. Redan på 1970- och 80-talen utkom hon med två diktsamlingar och en novellsamling men det nationella och internationella genombrottet kom med debuten "Triomf". Den följande romanen "Agaat" från 1999 har beskrivit som den viktigaste sedan J.M. Coetzees Onåd. Agaat utkom på svenska 2012 och blev en stor kritiker- och läsarframgång. "Triomf" är berättelsen om en familj med stora privilegier i ett Sydafrika under apartheid. Året är 1994 i Johannesburg. Den vita familjen Benade känner förändringens vindar blåsa när Sydafrika står inför sina första demokratiska val. De gillar inte vad de ser. De bor i den vita förorten Triomf i närheten av ruinerna av den svarta förorten Sophiatown som jämnats med marken. Invånarna i Triomf grips av panik när alla nu ska få lika rättigheter. Triomf är en roman om ett samhälle i djupt förfall. Det är en brutal skildring om en familj som på alla sätt gynnats av det rasistiska systemet men som ändå faller samman fullkomligt. I samarbete med Weyler förlag. Från 26 september 2022. Jingel: Lucas Brar

Marlène Van Niekerk retrace la vie d'une famille blanche pauvre, les Benade, au cours des deux mois qui ont précédé les premières élections libres en Afrique du Sud, en novembre 1994. La famille Benade vit dans des conditions misérables depuis plusieurs générations. Chez les Benade, l'inceste est érigé au rang de tradition. Humiliés et désespérés, ils réussissent cependant à obtenir un logement dans le nouveau quartier blanc, Triomf, érigé sur les ruines de Sophiatown, ancienne township de Johannesburg rasé par le pouvoir de l'apartheid.

Every once in a while, an artist comes along who gets so caught up in the sweep of history that the world seems to create itself for the artist's work, rather than the other way around.  Dollar Brand came of age as a pianist in South Africa in the late Fifties, just in time for the multiethnic explosion of Johannesburg's Sophiatown.  In the wake of the repression that followed the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, he became a European exile.  Within months, his music came to the attention of Duke Ellington who was so moved that he brought about the LP session Duke Ellington presents The Dollar Brand Trio on Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.     Brand came to New York, subbed for Duke leading the Ellington Orchestra and attended Juilliard.  But experiences with John Coltrane, Don Cherry and the progressive cadre of the Jazz world gave him a new appreciation of his African roots and he incorporated them into his music.  He returned to South Africa, converted to Islam and became Abdullah Ibrahim.  With these changes came a new style of music that embraced the multi-kulti, freedom-loving culture of his native Cape Town.  His song "Mannenberg" became a theme for the anti-apartheid movement.   After South African police fired on children during the Soweto Uprising of 1976, Ibrahim publicly came out in support of the African National Congress and subsequently returned to New York.  Here he found a community of open-minded musicians and an audience that was supportive of his distinctively contemplative and deeply grooving music.     After the Apartheid regime fell and Nelson Mandela became president, Ibrahim returned to Cape Town; In 2022, he is still recording and performing throughout the world.     What's that you say?  "Gary Lucas?  That guy's a rocker!  Who is he to talk about Abdullah Ibrahim?"   A rocker?  Guess what: so is Abdullah Ibrahim!  Have you heard Gary's version of Ibrahim's "Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro"?  You will have a whole different understanding of who both of these guys are.  Besides, Gary Lucas is a true musical gourmand of the New York old school and I love to talk about music with him.  I can't wait to hear what he has to say about his fellow iconoclast.  As always, the WKCR archives have delivered some rare beauties for us to cherish.     This Monday (Sept. 19) on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR HD-1 and wkcr.org.  Next week it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/   #WKCR #JazzAlternatives #DeepFocus #AbdullahIbrahim #GaryLucas #MitchGoldman #JazzInterview #JazzPodcast   Photo credit: Tore Sætre, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Every once in a while, an artist comes along who gets so caught up in the sweep of history that the world seems to create itself for the artist's work, rather than the other way around.  Dollar Brand came of age as a pianist in South Africa in the late Fifties, just in time for the multiethnic explosion of Johannesburg's Sophiatown.  In the wake of the repression that followed the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, he became a European exile.  Within months, his music came to the attention of Duke Ellington who was so moved that he brought about the LP session Duke Ellington presents The Dollar Brand Trio on Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.     Brand came to New York, subbed for Duke leading the Ellington Orchestra and attended Juilliard.  But experiences with John Coltrane, Don Cherry and the progressive cadre of the Jazz world gave him a new appreciation of his African roots and he incorporated them into his music.  He returned to South Africa, converted to Islam and became Abdullah Ibrahim.  With these changes came a new style of music that embraced the multi-kulti, freedom-loving culture of his native Cape Town.  His song "Mannenberg" became a theme for the anti-apartheid movement.   After South African police fired on children during the Soweto Uprising of 1976, Ibrahim publicly came out in support of the African National Congress and subsequently returned to New York.  Here he found a community of open-minded musicians and an audience that was supportive of his distinctively contemplative and deeply grooving music.     After the Apartheid regime fell and Nelson Mandela became president, Ibrahim returned to Cape Town; In 2022, he is still recording and performing throughout the world.     What's that you say?  "Gary Lucas?  That guy's a rocker!  Who is he to talk about Abdullah Ibrahim?"   A rocker?  Guess what: so is Abdullah Ibrahim!  Have you heard Gary's version of Ibrahim's "Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro"?  You will have a whole different understanding of who both of these guys are.  Besides, Gary Lucas is a true musical gourmand of the New York old school and I love to talk about music with him.  I can't wait to hear what he has to say about his fellow iconoclast.  As always, the WKCR archives have delivered some rare beauties for us to cherish.     This Monday (Sept. 19) on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR HD-1 and wkcr.org.  Next week it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/   #WKCR #JazzAlternatives #DeepFocus #AbdullahIbrahim #GaryLucas #MitchGoldman #JazzInterview #JazzPodcast   Photo credit: Tore Sætre, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Every once in a while, an artist comes along who gets so caught up in the sweep of history that the world seems to create itself for the artist's work, rather than the other way around.  Dollar Brand came of age as a pianist in South Africa in the late Fifties, just in time for the multiethnic explosion of Johannesburg's Sophiatown.  In the wake of the repression that followed the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, he became a European exile.  Within months, his music came to the attention of Duke Ellington who was so moved that he brought about the LP session Duke Ellington presents The Dollar Brand Trio on Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.     Brand came to New York, subbed for Duke leading the Ellington Orchestra and attended Juilliard.  But experiences with John Coltrane, Don Cherry and the progressive cadre of the Jazz world gave him a new appreciation of his African roots and he incorporated them into his music.  He returned to South Africa, converted to Islam and became Abdullah Ibrahim.  With these changes came a new style of music that embraced the multi-kulti, freedom-loving culture of his native Cape Town.  His song "Mannenberg" became a theme for the anti-apartheid movement.   After South African police fired on children during the Soweto Uprising of 1976, Ibrahim publicly came out in support of the African National Congress and subsequently returned to New York.  Here he found a community of open-minded musicians and an audience that was supportive of his distinctively contemplative and deeply grooving music.     After the Apartheid regime fell and Nelson Mandela became president, Ibrahim returned to Cape Town; In 2022, he is still recording and performing throughout the world.     What's that you say?  "Gary Lucas?  That guy's a rocker!  Who is he to talk about Abdullah Ibrahim?"   A rocker?  Guess what: so is Abdullah Ibrahim!  Have you heard Gary's version of Ibrahim's "Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro"?  You will have a whole different understanding of who both of these guys are.  Besides, Gary Lucas is a true musical gourmand of the New York old school and I love to talk about music with him.  I can't wait to hear what he has to say about his fellow iconoclast.  As always, the WKCR archives have delivered some rare beauties for us to cherish.     This Monday (Sept. 19) on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR HD-1 and wkcr.org.  Next week it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/   #WKCR #JazzAlternatives #DeepFocus #AbdullahIbrahim #GaryLucas #MitchGoldman #JazzInterview #JazzPodcast   Photo credit: Tore Sætre, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

In this episode of Gallo Vault Sessions we take a look at the story of Gallo Music as we celebrate Gallo Music's 95th anniversary and learn about some of the key moments in South Africa's recording industry history! We're joined by 5 people who have dedicated their lives to developing and understanding the South African music industry and its history, Rob Allingham, Mike Swaratlhe, Antos Stella, Ivor Haarburger & Sipho Sithole — all of whom have played a pivotal role in Gallo Music's trajectory over the years. Talking points: talent scouts, apartheid South Africa, Lucky Dube, Mahotella Queens, King Kong Musical, Sophiatown, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masikela, Dorothy Masuka, Stimela, Sharpeville Massacre, kwaito, Thandiswa Mazwai, Skwatta Kamp Listen to the all-vinyl Gallo 95 Anniversary mix by Paul WaxOn https://www.mixcloud.com/KONJO/gallo-music-x-konjo-gallo-vault-sessions-95-years-of-gallo-music-paul-waxon/ (here) Guests: Rob Allingham, Mike Swaratlhe, Antos Stella, Ivor Haarburger & Sipho Sithole Narrator: Kineta Kunutu Writer: Zara Julius @ KONJO Producer: Zara Julius @ KONJO Researcher: Zara Julius @ KONJO Production support: The Good People @ Between Productions Follow us on @gallorecordcompany & https://www.instagram.com/k.o.n.j.o/ (@k.o.n.j.o)

En Afrique du Sud, plusieurs musées qui retracent l'histoire du pays sont désormais en crise. La pandémie de coronavirus a poussé nombre d'entre eux à fermer leurs portes, et a déstabilisé leur modèle économique qui était déjà très fragile. Désormais, de grandes institutions mais aussi de plus petites, dédiées notamment à l'histoire de l'apartheid, se battent pour survivre. À l'ouest de Johannesbourg se trouve un petit musée qui retrace le passé du quartier de Sophiatown, symbole de la lutte des artistes contre l'apartheid dans les années 40. « Ici, nous avons gardé des restes de Sophiatown, avant les déplacements forcés », explique la guide. Depuis la pandémie, le centre n'est ouvert que sur demande, et seule une vingtaine de visiteurs ont franchi les portes chaque mois. Difficile de survivre ainsi selon Violet Mohotloane, chargée des programmes du musée. « Nous avons beaucoup de mal, depuis 2018. Et puis l'année dernière, nous n'avons pas pu continuer, nous avons dû nous séparer de 10 employés. On a juste quelques rentrées d'argent grâce à de petits événements qu'on organise, ça nous sert à payer l'eau l'électricité, et à continuer quelques projets », raconte-t-elle. Les institutions plus connues ont elles aussi été violemment touchées par la crise, comme le musée de l'Apartheid, ou encore la ferme de Liliesleaf, qui servait de cachette aux militants de l'ANC. « Nous nous trouvons ici dans ce qui servait de chambre à Nelson Mandela. Comme vous le voyez, elle est très petite, peut-être même plus petite que sa cellule sur Robben Island », explique Nicholas Wolpe. Manque d'aides du secteur public Ce musée indépendant a besoin de près de 50 000 euros par mois pour fonctionner. Une campagne de collecte de fonds lui permet pour l'instant de survivre jusqu'en août. Mais la suite est incertaine, ce qui désespère son directeur Nicholas Wolpe. « Pour résumer, la situation me rend très triste, ça me bouleverse. Si on n'agit pas, et qu'on n'arrête pas la destruction de nos sites historiques, un jour on va se réveiller et se rendre compte qu'il n'y a plus rien à sauver. Et s'il n'y a plus rien à sauver, qui sommes-nous en tant que peuple ? Nous perdrons notre âme. » Entre le manque d'aides du secteur public, et des problèmes législatifs pour lever des fonds dans le privé, Nicholas Wolpe n'est pas étonné que de nombreuses institutions soient aujourd'hui en difficulté. « Le Covid a mis en lumière la fragilité du secteur, qui avait déjà du mal à recevoir des fonds. Le secteur des arts, de la culture et de l'héritage doit sécuriser des financements et cela doit devenir une priorité. » D'autres établissements doivent de leur côté faire face à des problèmes de gestion, comme la maison de Nelson Mandela à Soweto, en cours de liquidation.

In this episode William discusses the neglected narrative of Dr Abdullah Abdurahman with Stephen Langtry. Dr Abdullah was South Africa's first elected black politician.Here are some of the questions we look at:·         The life and times of Dr Abdullah·         We discuss Martin Plaut's biography of Dr Abdullah·         Are there many lost figures in South African history?·         Why are some stories remembered at the expense of others?·         What is the balancing point in writing history?·         A short biography of Dr Abdullah·         The friendship between Dr Abdullah and Mahatma Gandhi·         The schools set up by Dr Abdullah·         Some background on District 6 (Was it similar to Sophiatown?)·         Why did Dr Abdullah call it the African Political Organization?·         Was there ever something like a Coloured nationalism?·         Who were some of Dr Abdullah's contemporaries?·         Does Dr Abdullah deserve more recognition?·         Do we neglect the historical context when we write biographies?·         Being mindful of person, context and contemporaries·         How did 1910 lie the foundation for the politics of the 20th century?·         Why did Dr Abdullah fall out of favor?·         Why is the Western Cape considered an island in South Africa?·         What is the main lesson we can learn from Dr Abdullah's legacy?Find us on twitter:William H PalkStephen LangtrySupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the award winning theatre director and playwright MALCOLM PURKEY. In a long, distinguished career, Malcolm has served as the Artistic Director of the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, he formed the Junction Avenue Theatre Company and he is heavily involved with AFDA as researcher on Syllabus development and writer in residence. He has directed and written many famous productions, perhaps the most famous of which was Sophiatown.

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the award winning theatre director and playwright MALCOLM PURKEY. In a long, distinguished career, Malcolm has served as the Artistic Director of the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, he formed the Junction Avenue Theatre Company and he is heavily involved with AFDA as researcher on Syllabus development and writer in residence. He has directed and written many famous productions, perhaps the most famous of which was Sophiatown.

A new and fascinating CD has just been released called “Echoes of Sophiatown”. It is a re-creation of a number of the songs which became famous in the jazz clubs of Sophiatown before the apartheid machine declared it a white area. The CD is dedicated to preserving, celebrating and reviving the original music and dance of South Africa's swing era. The project has been initiated by Cape Town Swing, a non-profit organisation run by a volunteer team of local dancers. The project co-ordinators are Brendan Argent and Sarah Boyd and Rodney Trudgeon invited them into the People of Note studio to talk about the project and to plays some of the music from the new CD.

A new and fascinating CD has just been released called “Echoes of Sophiatown”. It is a re-creation of a number of the songs which became famous in the jazz clubs of Sophiatown before the apartheid machine declared it a white area. The CD is dedicated to preserving, celebrating and reviving the original music and dance of South Africa’s swing era. The project has been initiated by Cape Town Swing, a non-profit organisation run by a volunteer team of local dancers. The project co-ordinators are Brendan Argent and Sarah Boyd and Rodney Trudgeon invited them into the People of Note studio to talk about the project and to plays some of the music from the new CD.

Join our Agents for a bonus mission to the Back of the Moon. This film is part of the upcoming online Canadian South African Film festival and we got a sneak preview. We follow the gangster Bra Max on the last day in 1958, in Sophiatown, a black community just at the edge of Johannesburg. Our agents look at the local gang battle set within the greater story of Apartheid in South Africa. And within these threads sits the romance of Max and the singer Eve Msomi who get one night to explore their love before everything changes. Content Warning: We do discuss violence and sexual assault that is depicted in this movie. Host Annette Wierstra with Moisés Chiullan and Cicero Holmes.

Join our Agents for a bonus mission to the Back of the Moon. This film is part of the upcoming online Canadian South African Film festival and we got a sneak preview. We follow the gangster Bra Max on the last day in 1958, in Sophiatown, a black community just at the edge of Johannesburg. Our agents look at the local gang battle set within the greater story of Apartheid in South Africa. And within these threads sits the romance of Max and the singer Eve Msomi who get one night to explore their love before everything changes. Content Warning: We do discuss violence and sexual assault that is depicted in this movie. Annette Wierstra with Moisés Chiullan and Cicero Holmes.

Welcome back for our (unofficial) season 2 as Kayden is joined by podcast aficionado Kara to learn all about South African singer Miriam Makeba. Jam along to some hits throughout the podcast, too! MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE — Follow this link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/happyhourhistorypodcast Join the Patreon and receive bonus episodes and content! https://www.patreon.com/happyhourhistorypod Thank you to all of the fans and patrons of the show. Please rate, review, and follow any of the below forms of social media! Twitter @happyhistorypod Instagram @happyhourhistorypod Facebook Happy Hour History Podcast Email happyhourhistorypod@gmail.com Links to songs mentioned: Lakutshon Ilanga — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d99wc8LGDpw Lovely Lies — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSoDEqSNL5E Sophiatown is Gone — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRycpD8aHN8

Debut novelist and well known SA journalist, Hilary Prendini Toffoli, has written a witty, vivid, coming-of-age novel about a young Italian man, ‘Loves & Miracles of Pistola’ ( Penguin) that has Italian cuisine and history at its heart. In the 1950s Pistola sets off with 110 other youngsters to work on the SA Railways - a true story. “ We travel down Africa’s East Coast with him via Aden and Mombasa; visit Sophiatown, Lourenco Marques (Maputo) and meet Abdullah Ibrahim and Miriam Makeba. There’s an illicit relationship (cue the immoral Immorality Act), abundant laughter and sex. A joy to read - with beautifully crafted prose. “ Two children’s story books on Covid-19, ‘ My Hero is You’(IASC: interagencystandingcommittee.org) and ‘ Coronavirus: A Book for Children’ (Nosycrow.com) answer difficult questions about the virus in terms children will understand. “Both are free, are downloadable immediately and both have glorious illustrations.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/millertimemedia/support

Fine Music Radio — A new and fascinating CD has just been released called “Echoes of Sophiatown”. It is a re-creation of a number of the songs which became famous in the jazz clubs of Sophiatown before the apartheid machine declared it a white area. The CD is dedicated to preserving, celebrating and reviving the original music and dance of South Africa’s swing era. The project has been initiated by Cape Town Swing, a non-profit organisation run by a volunteer team of local dancers. The project co-ordinators are Brendan Argent and Sarah Boyd and Rodney Trudgeon invited them into the People of Note studio to talk about the project and to plays some of the music from the new CD.

The residents of Westbury in Johannesburg say they will intensify their protest action if two community leaders arrested on charges public violence and incitement, are not released. They are currently at Sophiatown police station. The community took to the streets after the release of two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Heather Peterson in what is suspected to be gang violence. Our reporter Sashin Naidoo was in the area.

Tientalle mense is die afgelope twee jaar in 'n bende-oorlog in Westbury aan die Wesrand vermoor. Die buurt, wat aan Sophiatown grens, is deur bendegeweld, hoë vlakke van werkloosheid, dwelmmisbruik en huishoudelike geweld verwoes. Inwoners het onlangs op straat geëis dat die regering moet ingryp. Die dertien-en-'n-half duisend inwoners, oorwegend bruin, word in 'n gebied van net meer as een vierkante kilometer ingeperk. Die sosio-ekonomiese probleme maak misdaad 'n winsgewende besigheid. Jamaine Krige kyk na die geskiedenis van bendes in Westbury, wat reeds in die 1950's ontstaan het...

The police ministry says it will not be releasing too much information about the role of two police officers stationed at the Sophiatown police station west of Johannesburg, who have been arrested in connection with the murder of 21 year old Bradley Sauls who was gunned down in Westbury in July. The officers are facing charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice. This brings to seven the number of people arrested for Saul's death. The latest breakthrough follows the deployment of a multi-disciplinary task team in Westbury as part of efforts to stabilise the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the police's Brigadier Vish Naidoo.

The residents of Westbury in Johannesburg are accusing all police officers at the Sophiatown police station and they want all of them to be moved. They alleged that officers are colluding with criminals. At least two people have been injured after police fired rubber bullets outside the station in an attempt to disperse protesting residents. The protest follows widespread community outrage after a mother was killed and her child critically injured. They were caught in crossfire during an alleged gang shootout. Krivani Pillay spoke to our reporter Jamaine Krige

As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular feature Open Mic. Today we profile Sophiatown a multi-instrumentalists duo. Their music combines Jazz, Maskandi, electro, R&B as well as ballad music. Ronald Phiri spoke to Tenor, one of the members of Sophiatown...

Sophiatown is one of South Africa's iconic historical sites. During its heyday it was the epicenter of politics, music, creativity and multi-culturalism. It is in Sophiatown where artists, writers and musicians flourished against the odds. As South Africa celebrates Heritage month - one of Sophiatown's well-known residents - Can Themba - who passed away in 1968 is also being remembered. Can - as he was affectionately known - was a teacher, writer and journalist who valued literacy and education. It was through his writing that he not only helped preserve Sophiatown's rich heritage but also contributed to South Africa's literary landscape. Tshepo Phagane reports...

Johannesburg-based poet Thabiso Mohare looks at the musical heritage of Sophiatown, and talks to Sowetan musicians including Sibongele Khumalo and Jonas Gwangwa, about the intersection in their lives of music and politics, and their memories of streets filled with a rich mix of sounds from gramophones and radios to church choirs, workers choirs, and bands playing music from jazz, mbaqanga and soul to rock.

It may be a rainy Tuesday in Joburg - but don't worry Heather has lots planned to keep you busy, as well as a super giveaway on #HangoutWithHeather today! WIN WIN WIN - Heather has a set of tickets to giveaway to see #PriscillaSA the smash hit musical heading to @montecasinoza Make sure you listen in to find out how to win!! Heather is looking forward to visiting the pop-up @The_Kooples store currently running in @HPCHydePark tomorrow and getting her shopping on. An exclusive interview with Clara Namick from @Andiccio24 about their brand new milkshake and cupcake ranges that are now out - yay and the cupcakes also come in a gluten free variation! If you love theater shows, make sure to catch #Sophiatown now on @MarketTheatre - set in the jazzy 1950's this musical explores the relationship between mixed race housemates living in the buzzing Sophiatown. Comedy Central and The Goliath Brothers are back with their #GoliathX2017 week long comedy fest @thegoliathcc in Melrose Arch - if you enjoy a good laugh, catch some of SA's best on stage from 24 - 30 April. Another funny man @MarkDotBanks latest offering, #Banksrupt opens @montecasinoza tomorrow and it promises to be a side-splitting laugh, as one has come to expect over the years from Mark. If you have an event coming up near you that you would like Heather to talk about, please do drop her an email on heather@heatherhook.com T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — It may be a rainy Tuesday in Joburg - but don't worry Heather has lots planned to keep you busy, as well as a super giveaway on #HangoutWithHeather today! WIN WIN WIN - Heather has a set of tickets to giveaway to see #PriscillaSA the smash hit musical heading to @montecasinoza Make sure you listen in to find out how to win!! Heather is looking forward to visiting the pop-up @The_Kooples store currently running in @HPCHydePark tomorrow and getting her shopping on. An exclusive interview with Clara Namick from @Andiccio24 about their brand new milkshake and cupcake ranges that are now out - yay and the cupcakes also come in a gluten free variation! If you love theater shows, make sure to catch #Sophiatown now on @MarketTheatre - set in the jazzy 1950's this musical explores the relationship between mixed race housemates living in the buzzing Sophiatown. Comedy Central and The Goliath Brothers are back with their #GoliathX2017 week long comedy fest @thegoliathcc in Melrose Arch - if you enjoy a good laugh, catch some of SA's best on stage from 24 - 30 April. Another funny man @MarkDotBanks latest offering, #Banksrupt opens @montecasinoza tomorrow and it promises to be a side-splitting laugh, as one has come to expect over the years from Mark. If you have an event coming up near you that you would like Heather to talk about, please do drop her an email on heather@heatherhook.com T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com

Act One Radio — Join Bongani as he speaks to Librettist Mkhululi Mabija on his career, and working alongside Zwai Bala in writing Tsotsi the Musical. Bee also discusses the Naledi awards nominations list and gets into the opening night of Sophiatown at the Market Theatre. BeeTenacity also shares his very first experience at Monologue Mondays, hosted by Actor Spaces at Wits School of Arts. Songs: We Come Together (Goldfish), Thando (Lloyd Cele Feat. Loyiso Bala), Pana (Tekno). The Bonnet is a theatre and entertainment podcast aimed at informing the listener about the Johannesburg Theatre scene as well as entertain the listener with some light music and fun games and an interviewed guest.

An economy that provides a better quality of life for all within the ecological limits of the planet. By 2020 annual payment for ecosystem services are expected to reach $300 billion. Ecosystem services such as forests and freshwater systems provide up to 90% of the GDP of the poor. Investing 2% of GDP in green economies could create 9.6 million new jobs. BizCre8 is a startup accelerator focused on sustainability. Now accepting applications! http://sophiatownthemix.com/bizcre8/

Jacqui January besoek die museum in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, opsoek na die geskiedenis en oorsprong van die kuns en kultuur van die omgewing. Die ikoniese gebied se kultuurgeskiedenis strek wyer as die grense van Johannesburg tot diep in Afrika en Europa. 'n Hegte gemeenskap het rondom die kultuur van musiek, literatuur en die kerk ontstaan. Dis juis in die Anglikaanse kerk waar daar 'n lewens grootte kunswerk teen muur agter die altaar deur 'n non geskilder is… en dit is waar die storie begin.

Music Crate is set to cater for many other producers who are still at grass level, they will be given a chance to work with artist or producers and that in a higher position then are in the industry. There are many Producers in the townships of South Africa and have amazing talent and skill, these people have never been heard off or given a chance by anyone. There no one who is giving these guys a platform to get their music or art out to the world. These are the people who at times end up quitting music for day or lazing around the streets doing nothing and fall into life of drugs. With this Music Crate Project we are looking to Bridge that Gap by giving the consumer a product (album), with music produced by a guy who has nothing but makes his music in his bedroom somewhere in the township and the guy working in a multi-million rand studio, one album with different worlds in it (Music Crate). Music is art and should be given equal rights all round, Most Producers or deejays DO NOT COMPILE anymore, they just release album fully produced by themselves. @iTunes - http://bit.ly/iTunes_music_crate @traxsource - http://bit.ly/traxsource_music_crate @Beatport - http://bit.ly/beatport_music_crate @JunoDownload - http://bit.ly/juno_music_crate @deezer - http://bit.ly/deezer_music_crate @GooglePlay - http://bit.ly/google_music_crate @amazon - http://bit.ly/amazon_music_crate @CD Universe - http://bit.ly/CD_music_crate @Spotify - http://bit.ly/spotify_music_crate @Tidal - http://bit.ly/tidal_music_crate @Yandex - http://bit.ly/yandex_music_crate Primary Artist : Sive Msolo Release/catalogue number: KNZ070 Release Date : 30 – 04 – 2016 Format : Digital Album Territory : Worldwide Released by : Kanzen Records 2016 Kanzen Records © Kanzen Records Social Links : User link - http://on.fb.me/PzioLN Fan page - http://on.fb.me/rqUxXv Twitter - http://twitter.com/kanzenrecords website - http://www.kanzenrecords.com for more info contact us on kanzenrecords@gmail.com +27746746382

Playlists to the show: Youtube : http://bit.ly/digital_vinyl_youtube soundcloud : http://bit.ly/digital_vinyl_soundcloud Mixcloud : http://bit.ly/digital_vinyl_mixcloud Tracklist 01. Saxtion - Unique Form (Saxtion's Abstrack Edit) 02. Bruce Loko - Shores Of Madagascar (Original Mix) 03. Frederick Alonso - Deeper Woods (Guydee Seductive Mix) 04. Sibirski - Terminal 05. Tim Andresen - Whatcha Want (Alvaro Hylander Remix) 06. Sive Msolo - Thank You In Advance (Trix Remix) 07. Kid Fonque & D-Malice feat Clara Hill - All This Time (Original Mix) 08. Sophiatown feat Moqoustic - Pieces Of Love 09. Baffa Jones - Uncomplicated Weekend With BAE 10. Sonz Of The Pitch - Rola Pedra (Joss Moog Remix) 11. JFunc - Ek Sien n Ses 12. Tatsama - June Bug 13. Saxtion- Geometrical Rhodes to stream follow the next instructions: PC Users: Direct link - http://kanzenrecords.com/radio TuneIn link - http://tunein.com/radio/Kanzen-Records-Radio-s199376 Free BIS streaming: open the following link(http://s5.voscast.com:8390/;stream.nsv) and select open not save to stream for free. Smart Phones: Install TuneIn App and save the station on - http://tun.in/se8XO website - Direct link - http://kanzenrecords.com/ for more info contact us on kanzenrecords@gmail.com +27746746382

On 9 February 1955 apartheid South Africa forcibly evicted residents from Sophiatown, a multi-racial suburb in Johannesburg. It was demolished and turned into a whites-only area called Triomf. Victor Mokine was a child at the time and shares his memories with Witness. (Photo: Victor Mokine at the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre in Sophiatown. Credit: THMC)