Podcasts about Soweto

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Police have seized 100 firearms and ammunition from a Soweto security company for failing to comply with the Firearms Control Act. The seizure was carried out by SAPS members under Operation Buyisa during a compliance inspection on Saturday. Lt Col Amanda van Wyk

Public Protector of South Africa Kholeka Gcaleka is calling on faith based organisations to help root out corruption by reporting suspicious financial contributions offered to them as donations. Gcaleka was speaking at the St Paul African Apostolic Church's Annual Feast in Moletsane, Soweto. The annual feast brings together congregants from across South Africa and neighbouring countries for a day of prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship. Sashin Naidoo reports...

Public Protector of South Africa, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka is calling on faith based organizations to help root out corruption by reporting suspicious financial contributions offered to them as donations. Gcaleka was speaking at the St Paul African Apostolic Church's Annual Feast in Moletsane, Soweto. The annual feast brings together congregants from across South Africa and neighbouring countries for a day of prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship. Sashin Naidoo reports.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says investigations into several building collapses have uncovered unlawful construction, inadequate supervision, missing approvals, and weaknesses in municipal inspection and enforcement. He says the circumstances differed in each case. Seventeen people died and 24 were injured in building collapses between December last year and March this year. Macpherson has released the findings of investigations into the collapses in Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal, Doornkop in Soweto, Ormonde in Johannesburg, and Sea Point in Cape Town. Thato Letsaba reports.

National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams has told the Madlanga Commission that he spoke to alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi only once, while at suspended Crime Intelligence General Andre Lincoln’s house. Adams says the conversation concerned Lincoln’s unpaid pension, not the opening of cases in Soweto. He denies Mogotsi had any involvement in his decision to open those cases.

Um ano depois da morte de Arlindo Cruz, suas histórias continuam vivas na memória de quem teve o privilégio de conviver com ele.Neste segundo episódio de Histórias do Arlindo, o cantor Netinho de Paula, ex-integrante do Negritude Júnior, fala sobre a importância de Arlindo para o samba e para a geração do pagode dos anos 1990.Netinho lembra o artista que ajudou a aproximar o samba do Rio de Janeiro da nova cena paulista, abriu portas para grupos como Negritude Júnior, Soweto e Art Popular e mostrou que tradição e renovação podiam caminhar juntas.Mas é fora dos palcos que surge uma das histórias mais especiais deste episódio: a amizade entre as famílias, os encontros na Cohab, a relação de Arlindo com seu pai, Nego Bola, e a amizade construída entre Arlindinho e Levi, filho de Netinho.Entre o gênio das harmonias e o "tiozão brincalhão", aparece um Arlindo menos conhecido do público: simples, generoso, apaixonado por samba, futebol, churrasco e, acima de tudo, pelas pessoas."Seu maior luxo era ser simples."Essa é mais uma história sobre o homem por trás do artista.

Ray White speaks to Anoxolo Zinja, Director of Nomzamo, about the powerful musical-poetry theatre production inspired by the life, struggles, emotional journey and resilience of Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela. The production is heading to Soweto for a special engagement with school learners before returning to the Vault Theatre for public performances. We chat to NALEDI Award-winning writer and director Anoxolo Zinja about bringing Madikizela-Mandela’s story to the stage and using theatre, poetry and music to connect with a new generation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Pirates will have to get past Sekhukhune United in their bid to win a fifth successive MTN8 title.Pirates were pushed into extra time to beat MTN8 debutants Durban City in Soweto.Sekhukhune United got the better of AmaZulu in a thrilling 4-3 win, which also needed extra time to separate the teams. The second semi-final will see Mamelodi Sundowns face Golden Arrows, who sent Kaizer Chiefs packing. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more

Son nom n'est désormais connu que des plus anciens, mais à Soweto, le Club Pelican était, dans les années 1970, un endroit incontournable pour ceux qui aimaient la musique et la fête. En plein apartheid, ce night-club, l'un des premiers du genre dans le township, offrait un espace afin de décompresser, faisant fi des lois de ségrégation, et permettait à des populations quotidiennement séparées de se croiser, le temps d'une soirée. De notre correspondante à Johannesburg, Il ne reste plus que l'enseigne couverte de rouille sur la façade délabrée pour deviner que c'est ici, derrière les rails de chemin de fer, non loin du stade d'Orlando, que se trouvait l'un des lieux mythiques de Soweto pour faire la fête. Le Club Pelican, premier night-club du township, était une scène incontournable pour tous les musiciens, et c'est là que le saxophoniste Khaya Mahlangu a fait ses premières armes. « Le club était tout petit, se rappelle-t-il, seule la section rythmique pouvait tenir sur scène. Les cuivres étaient dans un coin, mais si on était quatre ou cinq, on se retrouvait à jouer collés aux tables du premier rang. » Lieu de choix, à l'époque, pour écouter de la musique live, du jazz au funk en passant par la soul, le Club Pelican a attiré beaucoup de grands noms mais a aussi permis de former nombre de musiciens en devenir. « C'était une institution, poursuit Khaya Mahlangu. Les plus jeunes venaient jouer lorsque l'orchestre résident faisait une pause. On a appris à la dure là-bas, si on n'arrivait pas à suivre les changements d'accords, on nous criait dessus : "Mec, tu n'entends pas la mélodie ou quoi ?". Et c'est aussi là que tous les musiciens de passage venaient, après avoir joué leur concert, car il y avait une grande culture de faire des bœufs. »  À lire aussiLes archives étonnantes sur les «années cachées» de la musique sud-africaine [2/3] Un endroit unique La boîte de nuit a été ouverte par les frères Michaels : Lucky, et sa personnalité très charismatique, aujourd'hui décédé ; et Leo, qui gérait l'établissement avec lui. « C'était l'un des premiers clubs multiraciaux d'Afrique du Sud, se rappelle Leo. Vous savez que le pays était très ségrégué à l'époque, et nous, nous avions des personnes blanches qui venaient même si c'était interdit pour elles de se rendre à Soweto. Cet endroit était vraiment unique. » C'est après avoir découvert des boîtes du Mozambique, avec des noms comme Flamingo, que les frères Michaels ont opté pour Pelican. L'établissement vendait illégalement de l'alcool et offrait aux habitants un rare espace de liberté. « On pouvait y aller pour échapper un peu à la pression de l'apartheid, pointe l'ancien propriétaire du club. Cela attirait des gens de tous horizons, des docteurs, des avocats, mais aussi de simples passants. La police faisait souvent des descentes, et on se retrouvait derrière les barreaux. Mais on payait une amende, et ensuite on recommençait comme avant. » Le Club Pelican a finalement fermé ses portes dans les années 1980, avec la montée des violences dans le township. Mais sa bande-son peut toujours s'écouter grâce à une compilation éditée par le label Matsuli Music. À lire aussiHistoire de la nuit africaine: l'African Jazz Village, lieu mythique de l'éthio-jazz

The Gauteng Department of Health is mourning the death of a 19-year-old first-year nursing student at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College in Soweto. She was found dead in her residence room on Tuesday evening after a friend raised concerns. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The department of Health in Gauteng says it has activated counselling and psychosocial support services for students, lecturers, staff, and the bereaved family. Steve Mabona is Gauteng Department of Health’s Spokesperson

Africa Melane speaks to Jacob Phela, long-term coach and manager of the Soweto Rowing Club, about the many benefits of rowing, from improving physical fitness and mental resilience to developing discipline and teamwork. They also discuss how the club is growing the sport, creating opportunities for young people, and the upcoming events on the rowing calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Centrafrique, Josiane Tambassoua incarne une génération de femmes engagées qui, à travers leur travail quotidien, participent activement à la sécurité alimentaire et à la dynamisation de l'économie locale. En valorisant le travail de la terre, elle démontre que l'agriculture peut être une activité rentable et porteuse d'avenir. Pour les jeunes générations, son parcours constitue une véritable source d'inspiration.  De notre correspondant à Bangui, Ce matin, une légère brume flotte au-dessus de la plantation. Les chants d'oiseaux accompagnent les agriculteurs déjà à l'œuvre. Au milieu des rangées verdoyantes de cultures, Josiane Tambassoua supervise les activités agricoles, organise les travaux et veille au bon développement des cultures. Ici, les plants de manioc s'étendent à perte de vue. Plus loin, des parcelles de maïs et d'arachides témoignent de la diversité des productions. Josiane a compris que la terre représente bien plus qu'un simple moyen de subsistance. « Depuis plusieurs années, je travaille la terre avec passion. Je suis convaincue que l'agriculture est l'un des moyens les plus efficaces pour nourrir nos familles et lutter contre l'insécurité alimentaire, souligne Josiane Tambassoua. Après les crises politico-sécuritaires, la RCA fait face à un important défi humanitaire. Nous nous battons pour lutter contre l'insécurité alimentaire qui touche la population de mon pays. » Chaque jour, les tâches sont nombreuses : désherbage, entretien des plantations, surveillance des cultures et préparation des futures semences rythment son quotidien. « Je suis fière de contribuer à la sécurité alimentaire de ma communauté. Lorsque je vois les produits de ma plantation sur les marchés ou dans les assiettes des familles, je ressens une grande satisfaction, se réjouit l'agricultrice. Cela me motive à produire davantage et à encourager d'autres femmes à s'investir dans l'agriculture. Chaque récolte représente une source d'espoir et de stabilité pour les populations. » À lire aussiFemmes de la terre: au Maroc, Wissal Ben Moussa régénère ce qui a été détruit [3/5] « C'est une femme inspirante » Sous la chaleur de midi, les ouvriers poursuivent leurs activités entre les rangées de cultures. Le bruit des outils se mêle aux échanges entre les travailleurs. Malgré la fatigue, Romaric Ndotoloum, l'un des ouvriers, garde les yeux tournés vers la prochaine récolte, avec l'espoir d'une production abondante. « C'est une femme inspirante. Depuis des années, elle porte le flambeau de l'agriculture et nourrit un grand nombre de Centrafricains, explique-t-il. Une grande partie de nos productions est vendue sur les marchés locaux. Les revenus tirés de la vente des récoltes permettent de soutenir les dépenses familiales et d'améliorer les conditions de vie des ménages. » Josiane partage régulièrement son expérience avec d'autres femmes centrafricaines et étrangères, les encourageant à investir dans l'agriculture comme moyen d'autonomisation économique. Aujourd'hui, son plus grand projet est d'exporter ses produits dans la sous-région. Elle ambitionne également de créer un centre de formation destiné aux femmes afin de leur apprendre à produire, transformer et commercialiser leurs récoltes. À lire aussiFemmes de la terre: à Soweto, une ferme s'inspire de Nelson Mandela [1/5]

Wissal Ben Moussa a cofondé Sand to Green en 2022, une start-up qui s'appuie sur des technologies de pointe et s'inspire de la nature pour proposer aux paysans des solutions plus durables et mieux adaptées au changement climatique. Des pratiques qui permettent de régénérer les sols quand l'agriculture conventionnelle les appauvrit.  De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Guelmim, Une ferme à la végétation luxuriante, c'est l'exploitation familiale de Wissal Ben Moussa à Guelmim, dans le sud du Maroc, à la lisière du désert. « Je suis de formation ingénieure en agroalimentaire. Je bossais dans une multinationale, raconte-t-elle, j'étais responsable R&D, on formulait des cubes de bouillon et on devait utiliser des colorants, etc., que tout le monde jugeait assez toxiques. » Son attirance pour le vivant et la recherche d'un travail qui a du sens vont la conduire à changer de voie. « Donc, grosse prise de conscience écologique personnelle et d'une manière tout à fait automatique, je me suis dit que si j'avais un impact à faire quelque part, c'était vraiment au tout début de la filière, sur la partie agro, précise Wissal Ben Moussa, sauf que j'avais zéro connaissance en agro. » À lire aussiFemmes de la terre: Agathe Vanié, une combattante de l'agriculture biologique en Côte d'Ivoire [2/5] « On a vraiment démarré du terrain » Elle commence par un petit potager de 200 mètres carrés et découvre la permaculture et l'agroécologie. Sa ferme est un véritable jardin d'Éden. Pourtant, Wissal Ben Moussa est partie d'une terre aride, inhospitalière en apparence. Elle est parvenue à y semer de nouveau la vie. C'est ici qu'elle mène des expérimentations pour la start-up Sand to Green. « L'agriculture de régénération est la solution à la crise que l'agriculture est en train de vivre aujourd'hui face au changement climatique. C'est de là que l'idée de créer Sand to Green est née, explique l'ingénieure. L'idée de créer une expertise, une solution qui soit ancrée dans la terre. On n'a pas démarré dans des laboratoires, on a vraiment démarré du terrain. » Toutes les données du sol et des cultures sont collectées pour alimenter une plateforme qui permettra une standardisation des bonnes pratiques. Les agriculteurs du monde entier pourront ensuite les appliquer. « Il y a un mot en anglais que j'adore pour décrire un fermier, ils vont dire "land steward", du mot "stewardship", précise-t-elle. En tant qu'agriculteur, tu es juste là pour prendre soin de ce terrain-là. Tu fais partie de tout cet écosystème. » Aujourd'hui, la start-up Sand to Green accompagne des milliers d'agriculteurs à travers tout le continent, en Côte d'Ivoire, en Tanzanie ou encore en RDC.  À lire aussiFemmes de la terre: à Soweto, une ferme s'inspire de Nelson Mandela [1/5]

Foredrag ved Tore Linné EriksenHelt fra europeerne først koloniserte Sør-Afrika, fratok de svarte sør-afrikanere deres jord, rettigheter og verdighet, en prosess som ble intensivert fra raseskillepolitikken apartheid ble formelt innført i 1948.Kampen for like rettigheter, jordreform og mot rasisme ble hovedsakelig ført av bevegelsen African National Congress (ANC), og var både politisk og militær. I dag har bevegelsen og frontfigurene heltestatus, men det er ikke mange tiår siden de var langt mer omstridte, og Nelson Mandela sto på USAs terrorliste.Ungdomsopprøret som startet i Soweto i 1976 ble både et symbol og et startskudd på den internasjonale motstanden mot apartheid, der også Norge deltok aktivt, særlig fra Fellesrådet for det sørlige Afrika, Den Norske Kirke og deler av fagbevegelsen. Mot slutten av apartheidsystemet gikk Gro Harlem Brundtlands regjering med i den globale boikott-kampanjen. Men har vi nordmenn lett for å se vel rosenrødt på vårt eget bidrag?Tore Linné Eriksen er professor emeritus ved OsloMet, og har arbeidet med Afrikas historie gjennom et langt liv. Han var sentral i solidaritetsarbeidet, og har blant annet gitt ut bøker om Sør-Afrikas historie og en biografi om Nelson Mandela. Nå vil han utvide og nyansere det vi lærte på skolen om kampen mot apartheid.I denne foredragsserien ser Litteraturhuset nærmere på noen av de viktigste protestbevegelsene i det forrige århundret, og hvilken betydning disse kampene har for vår tid. Arrangementet er støttet av NORAD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

À Soweto, au sud-ouest de Johannesburg, la Ubuntu Farm veut développer l'économie de ce township hérité des politiques ségrégationnistes de l'apartheid à travers l'agriculture. Francis Marsh s'est lancée seule dans cette aventure, sur le terrain de son ancien lycée. Rapidement, elle engage deux de ses voisines, et le trio de la Ferme Ubuntu est créé. Ensemble, elles créent de l'emploi, apprennent l'agriculture aux plus jeunes, avec comme seule boussole la philosophie Ubuntu chère à Nelson Mandela. De notre envoyé spécial à Soweto, En Afrique du Sud, la petite ferme Ubuntu accueille une vingtaine de volontaires, dans la bonne humeur, pour planter de nouveaux arbres : des citronniers ou encore des abricotiers. Cette ferme communautaire ne cesse de s'agrandir : en à peine deux ans, Francis Marsh et sa petite équipe ont déjà planté environ un hectare sur les quatre disponibles. « Nous avons commencé avec de la coriandre, un peu de chou et aussi des épinards. Dans cette serre, il y a aussi des betteraves ou des carottes. Notre rêve, c'est de voir ce champ entièrement planté », explique Francis. Avant les fruits et les légumes, c'est d'abord une idée qui germe dans la tête de Francis. Tous les jours, elle voit ce terrain vague que son ancien lycée n'entretient plus et décide de prendre les choses en main. Elle étudie les sciences de la terre, contacte le principal du lycée et lui propose ce projet agricole. « Nous travaillons au développement économique de nos townships. Nous voulons que les gens travaillent ici et gagnent leur vie ici. Car si nous parvenons à créer davantage d'emplois dans nos quartiers, je suis convaincue que la violence des gangs et tout ce qui va avec, la criminalité, diminueront à coup sûr », souligne-t-elle. Dans ces communautés marginalisées, frappées par le chômage de masse et en proie aux gangs, les habitants font face à un manque cruel d'opportunités. Pour Shaen Smith, aujourd'hui fière secrétaire d'Ubuntu Farm, l'agriculture lui a presque sauvé la vie. « Je traversais des épreuves personnelles et cette expérience, vous savez, mettre les mains dans la terre et manger les légumes que l'on a plantés, de ses propres mains, m'a vraiment transformée. Cela m'a redonné espoir », confie-t-elle. Ce n'est donc pas un hasard si, au moment de lancer le projet, Francis choisit sans aucune hésitation le nom Ubuntu : une philosophie qui prône des valeurs d'humanité, de respect et d'entraide, chères à Nelson Mandela. « Il était passionné par cet Ubuntu. C'est pourquoi je me suis dit : ''Utilisons cela'', parce qu'il y croyait vraiment, et cela faisait aussi partie de son héritage. Nous ne devons pas laisser cet héritage disparaître », rappelle Francis. Avec ses grandes bottes blanches tachées de terre, Francis marche alors dans les pas de l'ancien président, pour changer profondément le quotidien de sa communauté. À lire aussiCameroun: des avancées sur la sécurité alimentaire dans le nord du pays

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Rosemary Nalden about Buskaid's annual concert, the remarkable journey of its young Soweto musicians, and how music continues to transform lives while showcasing South African talent on the global stage. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 12th of July, 2026, under the theme: How To Deal With Resistant Forces, sermon subtitle being: The Story of Joseph. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Pour jouer au foot, il suffit d'avoir un ballon. Pour le reste, n'importe quelle rue peut se transformer en terrain. On connaît bien, par exemple, le foot des rues dans les favelas brésiliennes. Mais en Afrique du Sud aussi, dans les townships, on joue avec panache. Cela s'appelle le « Kasi Football », le foot des quartiers. De notre envoyé spécial à Soweto,  Le soleil s'apprête à se coucher sur Soweto, et dans les rues du quartier de Naledi, des jeunes jouent au football à chaque coin de rue. « Je veux devenir joueur professionnel. Pour rendre fière ma mère, et toute ma famille », confie l'un d'eux. Nous assistons à un entraînement de Kasi football, aux côtés du coach Elvis Radebe. « Le Kasi football, c'est une histoire de panache. Et ça ne veut pas forcément dire des dribbles ; plutôt un talent inné, que Dieu vous a donné. Ce qu'un entraîneur ne peut pas vous apprendre. Danser sur le ballon, embrasser le ballon… Parfois on se dit : “mais d'où il sort ça ?”. Et c'est justement ça, le Kasi football : se faire plaisir ! » Cette pratique est historique dans les townships sud-africains, transmise de génération en génération. Pour Thabang Mosia, 14 ans, sa figure signature consiste à se tenir debout sur le ballon pour provoquer son adversaire. « Ça me rend heureux parce que c'est quelque chose que j'aime faire. Je le fais surtout quand il y a du monde qui regarde, mais je ne joue pas pour les autres, je joue pour moi. » Sur les réseaux sociaux, des vidéos de joueurs qui dansent avec le ballon deviennent virales. Des internautes qualifient certains dribbles de séances d'hypnose pour endormir l'équipe adverse. Un phénomène qui donne des idées à Joseph Khoza, un enfant du quartier, qui a grandi avec un ballon dans le sac à dos. « On ne peut pas juste garder ça pour nous alors qu'il y a les réseaux sociaux maintenant. Il faut qu'on tire profit de tout ça. » Ce touche-à-tout, footballeur, entrepreneur, professionnel du marketing et plus encore, assiste aujourd'hui à l'entraînement pour créer du contenu. « Ici, tout le monde contribue à ce magnifique sport. C'est une plateforme qui nous permet de faire tout ce qu'on veut. Mon objectif ultime, c'est de développer cet écosystème tout entier. » La nuit tombe, les terrains se vident peu à peu. Au prochain match, quand ils entreront sur le terrain, Thabang et ses coéquipiers auront comme l'impression de monter sur scène, tout à fait libres le temps du match, prêts à défier l'équipe adverse en se tenant debout sur le ballon. À lire aussiAfrique du Sud: l'État gèle une dotation de 200 millions de dollars destinée Johannesburg, épinglée pour sa mauvaise gestion

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 05th July, 2026, titled: How To Deal With Resistant Forces. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

As the United States marks its 250th birthday, The World celebrates by listening to the music that's been woven into the fabric of this country's story. Russian-born Serge Grin sings American country music and blues across Serbia. Also, Cuban American Gloria Estefan looks back at her successful career as a bilingual musician, singer and songwriter. And, a look at how the band Los Lobos celebrated its 50th anniversary of blending rock 'n' roll and traditional Mexican music. Plus, how a gospel choir from South Africa's Soweto connected House beats with African music. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 03rd of July, 2026, at the Annual Winter Bible Seminar. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 02nd of July, 2026, at the Annual Winter Bible Seminar. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Barak Swarttz lost 30,000 followers in two weeks for speaking the truth about Israel after October 7 but he didn't stop. Today, he coaches NBA and WNBA players and leads the global movement GRIT For Good.In this episode, Moshe Popack sits down with Barak to explore the inner work that most high performers skip and why skipping it is exactly what keeps them stuck. From the map of consciousness to the mindset that makes you unbreakable under pressure, this conversation reveals what it really takes to build lasting strength in business and in life.Timestamp0:00 Sport, music and food: the three universal bridges4:00 Growing up between the US and Israel during the Second Intifada8:00 How to stop judging people  the work behind the calm14:00 Joseph's story: the most powerful reframe in the Bible19:00 The map of consciousness  David Hawkins explained24:00 The war on consciousness: fear, media and the collective mind28:00 How to raise your consciousness  the 4 S's33:00 Pen to paper: the hardest and most important tool38:00 The medium session with his grandfather — what he said44:00 Soweto, South Africa and what kids with nothing taught him47:00 GRIT For Good  building resilient communities worldwide52:00 Astrology, consciousness coaching and 1% better every dayLike this episode? Leave a review here https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominatorNewsletter  https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/Follow Common Denominator Podcasthttps://moshepopack.com/podcast/@mpopackhttps://www.instagram.com/mpopackhttps://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackFollow Barak Swarttzhttps://www.instagram.com/otherbarak/?hl=enhttps://il.linkedin.com/in/barakswarttzhttps://x.com/otherbarak?lang=en

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 01st of July, 2026, at the Annual Winter Bible Seminar. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

What can football teach us about connection, community and diplomacy in an interconnected world?In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Dr. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff about football's role as a tool for soft power, exploring how major tournaments such as the FIFA Men's World Cup shape international relationships and global perceptions.We also hear from Nomonde Mashabane, a coach and educator from the Soweto township of Johannesburg, South Africa. Her experiences with the British Council and Premier League's Premier Skills programme demonstrate how football can build confidence, develop personal and social skills, and strengthen communities.Together, their stories reveal the links between grassroots football and the global spectacle of the World Cup, showing how the game can bring people together across cultures, communities and borders.Listen to Our World, Connected, the award-winning podcast from the British Council, exploring culture, communication, and the power of collaboration in a changing world.Further resources:Premier Skills Programme https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/schools/premier-skillsSport, cultural relations and peacebuildinghttps://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/cultural-relations-sport-peacebuilding Lindsay Sarah Krasnoffhttps://www.lindsaysarahkrasnoff.com/ 

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 28th of June, 2026, titled: The Courage To Attempt Great Things For God . Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Am 16. Juni 1976 gehen in Soweto tausende Schülerinnen und Schüler auf die Straße.

Relebogile Mabotja, co-hosting with Youth takeover aspiring Hosts Zavannah Pretorius and Nhlanhla Ndlozi, speaks to Rosemary Nalden who is Founder and Director of the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble and Keabetswee Goodman and Violinist and Violin teacher about Buskaid , that is celebrated for its unique ability to move effortlessly between classical masterpieces, township rhythms, and the sounds of Amapiano. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Am 16. Juni 1976 gehen in Soweto tausende Schülerinnen und Schüler auf die Straße. Sie protestieren gegen eine Entscheidung der Apartheid-Regierung in Südafrika, wonach zentrale Schulfächer künftig auf Afrikaans unterrichtet werden müssen -

Il Il 16 giugno in Sudafrica è stato celebrato il cinquantesimo anniversario della rivolta di Soweto, una grande protesta di studenti neri contro l'imposizione della lingua afrikaans nelle scuole che fu repressa nel sangue dal regime dell'apartheid. Con Andrea Spinelli Barrile, giornalistaProsegue il riavvicinamento tra Washington e Caracas cominciato dopo la cattura del presidente Nicolás Maduro e della moglie Cilia Flores lo scorso 3 gennaio. Con Elena Basso, giornalista, da Buenos AiresOggi parliamo anche di:Scienza • "Perché preferiamo svoltare a sinistra" di Ian Samplehttps://www.internazionale.it/magazine/ian-sample/2026/06/18/perche-preferiamo-svoltare-a-sinistraLibro • Siria il giorno dopo di Asmae Dashan (Add)Ci piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan ZentiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached at the Fathers Day Service on the 21st of June, 2026, titled: The Heart Of A Father . Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

  Welcome back to the  Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast. I returned from another 90-day journey around the world, and I'm excited to connect with fellow solo travelers, share experiences, and help build world peace, one person at a time. The FAQ is: Do you feel isolated as an American traveling now?  I've been solo traveling quite a bit over the past year, and I've noticed a trend. There have been multiple times when people in a group have discussed where they're from and asked questions about each other's countries. And then it gets to me, and I say the US, and it goes silent until the conversation moves on to someone else. It happens in hostels and bars. In fact, I've had multiple times where I say I'm American and the person will just instantly walk away. I know my country has done awful things that have earned this reputation. It's just disappointing that it creates a slightly isolating feeling at first. Luckily, I've had experiences where people have been really friendly, and I hope to have more of those. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I want to make it clear to those from the United States that they should not let this discourage them. The majority of my interactions don't go this way. I'm posting because I've had repeated, small incidents in several countries and want to see if others have noticed a pattern. Even when they happen, they've never felt more than just passive-aggressive.   60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today, the Confidence Challenge in Johannesburg, is safety.    If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into how to feel safe when you travel alone. I also discuss my safari in Kenya, part of East Africa. You may want to book a safari in South Africa and read the book as you move through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with tips on foreign-language communication. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern.  Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series. Today's destination is Johannesburg, South Africa. Today, we're talking about Johannesburg, or "Joburg," a place that may not feel easy at first—but that's exactly why it matters. We will cover the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Mandela, soccer, Maboneng, Rosebank, and Sandton. We'll also tell you about a good tour guide and how to get informed. Let's be clear: this is not a relaxed, wander-anywhere kind of destination. But if you approach it thoughtfully, it becomes one of the most eye-opening cultural experiences you can have. So let's walk through what's worth your time and what requires your attention. Johannesburg is not built for tourists—it's built from history. Gold mining in the 1800s created the city. Apartheid shaped it. And today, you feel both, everywhere. You'll notice: Stark contrasts between wealth and poverty Gated neighborhoods, security systems, and guarded homes Areas where the infrastructure feels inconsistent And if you're willing to see it clearly, this city teaches you something few others can. The Apartheid Museum If you are on a solo or group tour, start here. Not optional. The Apartheid Museum is one of the most powerful museums in the world. You don't just read history—you walk through it. Give yourself at least 2–3 hours. And be ready—it's emotionally heavy. Soweto + Mandela's Legacy   Next, visit Soweto—short for "South Western Township." Soweto is where history becomes personal. Before your trip, if you can, read Mandela's book, The Long Walk to Freedom. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2304771/   Walk down Vilakazi Street—home to both Nobel Peace Prize winners from the area. Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu Visit the Nelson Mandela House, now a museum. You'll see: Local life Street vendors Music, dancing, and community But go with a guide. Not optional. There were small fires in the neighborhoods along the roadside, and some traffic lights were not working. Be aware, but be ready to learn.   Want to see a Soccer game while here? There are two teams you can watch at home games.   Johannesburg-based Soweto giants Orlando Pirates play home games at  Orlando Stadium, which the City of Johannesburg owns. While Carling Black Label has recently partnered with Kaizer Chiefs as a sponsor, the teams' major sponsors historically have included Vodacom and others.   https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/43608195/what-soweto-derby-why-kaizer-chiefs-orlando-pirates-south-africa-most-popular-teams   Head to Maboneng, Johannesburg's creative district. Think: Street art Local designers Live music Markets like The Playground It's one of the few places where you can walk more freely—but still stay aware. Grab a meal, enjoy the vibe, but don't linger alone after dark.   Now, let's visit Rosebank + Sandton (Modern Johannesburg)   If you're wondering where things feel familiar—this is it. In Rosebank: Visit the arts and crafts market Browse local goods safely In Sandton: Upscale shopping Restaurants Hotels like Marriott Global brands like Apple and Nike It's polished—but don't confuse that with the whole city. A few dining places to consider: Pata Pata in Maboneng Salvation Café https://www.salvationcafe.co.za/ Looking for a travel guide in Johannesburg? Here's a suggestion. Beck N Coll. Benoni is Colleen Becker's hometown, just outside of Johannesburg. Her grown Son is Calvin. She's married to Glenn. "Beck n Coll "is their travel company name.  Through other means,nsuch aske Servas and Host a Sister, they have had 70-plus guests so far. Help them by booking your trip with them. Here is the website for more info. This episode is not a sponsored post. They can book you on a safari tour as they are experts here.   https://www.beckncoll.co.za/ https://www.instagram.com/hostasister/ Here is more on Host A Sister. It's  a global Facebook community connecting women worldwide to share homes for free, fostering friendship, cultural exchange, and safe, budget-friendly travel. Members (women and non-binary individuals) offer accommodation, local meetups, and travel advice without monetary exchange, ensuring it remains a non-dating platform, and I used it here. I met Colleen through Servas, and she told me about Host a Sister, which I used later in my 90-day trip. Let's summarize and add value with my reality check: Not every place will feel intuitive or walkable—plan your stops. You'll hear "be careful," and you should question what that actually means. Here's the reality: Do not travel alone at night Use Uber or arrange drivers Stay in known areas (Sandton, Rosebank) Avoid spontaneous wandering Keep your phone out of sight in public But also, don't assume constant danger. Many travelers report no issues when they stay aware and structured, like me. This guidance is not fear-based travel. It's informed travel. Johannesburg is not about comfort. It's about understanding. You will see: Inequality Resilience Creativity   My missteps: Wrong Airport in Johannesburg   Travel Mistake to Avoid    I should have booked Johannesburg's other airport from Cape Town. I didn't realize there were two airports, and I picked the cheaper one. I ended up on the wrong side of town and had to Uber from the airport to the train station. Then I got on the train and got to my destination.   So, in the end, I did not save any money.   Check the airport before you book Safari Air!   Thanks for listening, and I'll see you on the next journey. AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbeston YouTubee In the news  

Sudafrica, 50 anni dopo Soweto: la sfida dei giovaniNiger, assalto all'aeroporto di NiameyMondiale: l'Africa scrive nuove pagine di storiaL'addio ad Abdullah Ibrahim, leggenda del jazz e delle lotte anti-apartheidQuesto e molto altro nel Notiziario Africa di Radio Bullets a cura di Elena L. Pasquini

In this interview with Chris Steyn, Political Commentator Solly Moeng gives his take on the latest developments in the impeachment drama surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa, noting: “... he is buying time for himself, definitely for other people around him whose interests would not be aided by him leaving now and a certain Paul Mashatile is immediately coming in…” Moeng calls for the recall of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and the removal of his Chief of Staff Jana le Roux who allegedly swore at an agri official and for sharing bemusement at farmers reaching out to the department. “...if he can't remove her, maybe they should remove him…look it's up to the DA now to prove itself, to say to Ramaphosa, look, we are withdrawing this man…” Speaking on the 50th anniversary of the June 16 1976 youth march in Soweto, Moeng slams the government for failing the youth. Describing his return last year to Diepkloof - where he grew up, he charges: “It's worse than during Apartheid.The primary school that I used to go to has got a squatter camp inside its yard…It actually made me go on to cry…..” Lastly, he comments on the Western Cape's outgoing Police Commissioner coming out in support of extending policing powers to the province.

Fifty years ago, a group of schoolchildren in South Africa changed history.For decades, the whites-only government of South Africa had brutally enforced a policy of racial segregation known as apartheid—and had crushed any opposition just as ruthlessly. By the 1970s, an entire generation of anti-apartheid fighters had been silenced. May were imprisoned or killed.But on June 16, 1976, students in Soweto township outside Johannesburg decided to hold a protest against a government policy mandating that all classes be taught in Afrikaans, the language of South Africa's rulers.This is their story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Half a century ago, an event took place that shook the apartheid regime in South Africa to its foundations - the Soweto Uprising.It began with a demonstration by schoolchildren against being taught in Afrikaans.The government met the protesters with brutal force, and the ensuing violence shocked the world.In 2010, Alan Johnston spoke to one of those former schoolgirls, Bongi Mhkabela, about that pivotal moment.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Protesting pupils use the Regina Mundi Church as a refuge during the student uprising in Soweto. Credit: Getty Images)

Más allá de la situación en Oriente Medio y del acuerdo entre Washington y Teheran esta reunión del G7en Evian ha tenido también como gran protagonista al conflicto de Ucrania. Trump dice que en un par de días dará a conocer el contenido del acuerdo con Iran, que por cierto ha dejado en muy mal lugar al primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.Este domingo se celebra la segunda y definitiva vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia. Nuestro compañero y enviado especial a Bogotá, Santiago Barnuevo, ha podido charlar con Aida Quilcué, candidata a la vicepresidencia en la candidatura de Iván Cepeda.Tenemos bloque sobre el Mundial. Hablaremos de la polémica en torno al precio de las entradas y otras controversias ajenas al fútbol, y sabremos quién es el periodista galo Christophe Gleizes, encarcelado en Argelia desde hace un par de años y cuya liberación han reclamado los reporteros galos que cubren el Mundial.Escucharemos un reportaje si nos da tiempo sobre Venecia y también les contaremos qué fue el levantamiento de Soweto en Sudáfrica, del que se ha cumplido hoy medio siglo.Escuchar audio

Aubrey Masango speaks to Steve Lebelo, South African academic, author, historian, and podcaster to discuss what happened on that day, how it shaped the struggle for liberation, and what those events mean for young South Africans in 2026. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, June 16, 1976, Steve Lebelo, Youth Day, Soweto, Hector Peterson, South African Youth Revolutionary Council The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Junie 2026: Vyf dekades ná die opofferings van slagoffers van die 1976 Soweto-betogings, staan jong Suid-Afrikaners vandag steeds voor talle uitdagings. Die jongste misdaadstatistiek van die Noord-Kaap dui daarop dat die stryd teen georganiseerde misdaad vrugte afwerp. Sowat 70 000 toelaes word tydelik opgeskort weens nie-nakoming en onvoldoende verfikasieprosesse by SASSA.

In South Africa, informal waste pickers recover between 80% and 90% of all plastic and paper that actually gets recycled. There are about 140,000 of these reclaimers, who walk through cities and landfills, pulling trolleys and selling what they collect to make a living. Each person can keep up to 24 tons of material out of landfills every year. Together, they saved municipalities R750 million (about $45 million) in landfill costs in just one year, yet they do this work without recognition, protection, or a formal role in the waste system.Sifiso Gumbi began as a reclaimer at 19, collecting scrap metal in Soweto after school. After 15 years in the informal recycling economy, he founded Urban Surfer South Africa, a Johannesburg-based social enterprise that believes the people already doing recycling work should be supported and equipped, not replaced. Urban Surfer creates essential tools like PPE and collection trolleys with personalized number plates, helping reclaimers become recognized workers in their neighborhoods.The organization also runs four recycling hubs where reclaimers can sort and bale their materials to sell at better prices, cutting out the middlemen who used to buy their collections for much less than market value.Urban Surfer tracks everything with GPS-enabled trolleys and a live dashboard, and this approach has increased reclaimer incomes by up to 300%.Sifiso talks about why dignity is key to better recycling rates, how aluminum can prices show what gets collected and what ends up in landfills, and what it would take to expand this model across South Africa and the continent.One key idea keeps coming up in the conversation: reclaimers are like an R&D department that no one asks for advice. In South Africa, aluminum cans sell for 28 to 30 rand per kilogram, and reclaimers collect them so thoroughly that Sifiso says finding one on the street is as rare as finding a dollar bill on the sidewalk. Meanwhile, materials with lower value end up piling up in landfills, which are quickly filling up in Johannesburg and Gauteng.Companies that want their packaging recovered can learn from the people who decide every day what is worth picking up. Data is also important. Urban Surfer tracks every kilogram by material type and price at its hubs. As carbon and plastic credits become more common, reclaimers will have verified, real-time records of the work they have already done. Sifiso is honest about the challenges: four hubs are not enough for Gauteng, and there are always limits on land and equipment funding.But the bigger challenge is building trust between waste pickers and a public that still sees them as vagrants, and between the informal workforce and the policymakers and companies whose programs will only work if rebates actually reach the people doing the collecting. This conversation asks whether a truly circular economy can be built by supporting the people who are already making it happen.To learn more about Urban Surfer and to explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities that equip reclaimers with trolleys, protective gear, and recycling hub infrastructure visit urbansurfer.co.za.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube 

L'Afrique du Sud commémore, ce 16 juin, les 50 ans du soulèvement de Soweto, un point de bascule dans la lutte contre l'apartheid. En ce jour, en 1976, la police a ouvert le feu sur des enfants, des élèves rassemblés dans les rues du township pour protester contre l'imposition de l'afrikaans, la langue du régime, comme langue d'enseignement dans les écoles noires. De quoi mettre encore plus en difficulté les élèves déjà discriminés. Aujourd'hui, même si l'anglais a largement remplacé l'afrikaans dans les établissements scolaires, la question de la langue d'apprentissage reste un casse-tête. Reportage de notre correspondante à Johannesburg, Au sein des écoles publiques sud-africaines, les enfants peuvent apprendre dans leur langue maternelle bien souvent jusqu'en CE2. Mais ensuite, vers l'âge de 9-10 ans, il faut tout étudier en anglais, que ce soient les maths, l'histoire ou la technologie. Naledi, désormais en sixième, n'y voit pas d'inconvénients : « C'est pas dur car j'ai l'habitude de parler anglais, donc ça ne me pose pas de problème. » Mais son enseignant, Kgothatso Madibana, remarque que cela pose des difficultés à d'autres élèves, alors que les familles du quartier de cette école parlent le sotho du Nord, l'une des douze langues officielles du pays. En huit ans de carrière, il constate que cela crée des disparités : « C'est, pour sûr, vraiment très complexe. Par exemple, la première matière scientifique qu'ils apprennent, ce sont les sciences de la vie, et on leur enseigne directement en anglais. Donc, si certains ne le parlent pas quotidiennement au sein de leur communauté, c'est compliqué pour eux ! Parfois, on pense qu'un enfant a des troubles de l'apprentissage, mais en fait le problème vient de la langue. » À lire aussiAfrique du Sud : 16 juin 1976, la révolte de Soweto L'anglais « a créé de grosses inégalités » à l'école L'ONU préconise, pour sa part, que les enfants apprennent dans leur langue maternelle au moins les six premières années de leur scolarité. Mashaba Mashala est maîtresse de conférences à l'Université d'Afrique du Sud (Unisa) : « Les émeutes du 16 juin, c'était contre la langue de l'oppression. Mais ensuite, l'anglais s'est imposé, perçu par beaucoup comme la langue de la libération économique, des opportunités. Cela a créé de grosses inégalités, avec des enfants qui pensent qu'ils ne sont pas intelligents à l'école, alors que bien souvent c'est à cause de la langue utilisée. » Selon les chercheurs, cet apprentissage en anglais peut, en partie, expliquer les mauvais résultats du pays dans les tests scolaires internationaux. Le gouvernement tente ces dernières années de mettre en place un enseignement bilingue basé sur la langue maternelle, pour une transition plus progressive en CM1. Cela demande cependant des manuels et des professeurs formés. Pinky Makoe, chercheuse à l'Université de Johannesburg, fait partie du collectif Bua-Lit, qui propose des outils en ligne pour les enseignants : « C'est quelque chose qui s'apprend, et on a développé des ressources afin d'expliquer ce qu'est l'éducation multilingue, à quoi ça peut ressembler et ce que cela peut apporter. L'idée est de montrer que c'est possible. »  Mais preuve que le sujet est encore très délicat : une loi passée en 2024 et visant à donner plus de contrôle aux autorités sur la langue d'enseignement avait fait face à une levée de boucliers de la part d'une partie de la communauté afrikaner qui y voit une menace pour l'autonomie de ses écoles. Vidéo16 juin 1976, le massacre de Soweto

Exploring the lives of three Jewish doctors. Living in very different settings, yet linked by a common thread: compassion. They left a lasting mark on medicine and Jewish history and were dedicated to the strong belief that every fragile life matters. In New York, Dr Martin Couney helped save thousands of babies. His sideshow displays were controversial, but at a time when incubator technology was widely doubted, his exhibits brought life-saving technology into the public eye. Dr Mary Gordon was born in Lithuania and her trailblazing career as a pioneering female physician who was deeply connected to Jewish life, allowed her to carry her medical calling into some of the hardest moments of the twentieth century, in Palestine, in detention camps in Cyprus and through world wars. Dr Shlomo Adler's reputation in London as a beloved doctor and trusted medical confidant to Gedolim and Torah leaders as well as to thousands of patients, rested on his complete commitment to care, innovation and halacha. We also hear from his son Dr Yossi Adler - who has continued a 3 generational family legacy - about AI and other issues confronting medicine today   Timestamps: - **0:00:00 – 0:01:13** – Podcast intro, series context (Medicine Part 2), and mention of guests (Rabbi Tatz & Dr. Yossi Adler) - **0:01:13 – 0:02:16** – Introduction of Mary Gordon; granddaughter of Reb Eliezer Gordon; name changes (Miriam → Mary, Sara → Sylvia)   - **0:02:16 – 0:03:49** – Background on the Gordon family, Telshe Yeshiva, and Reb Eliezer Gordon's leadership and social conscience (matzah bakeries)   - **0:03:49 – 0:06:21** – Fire in Telshe (1908), Reb Eliezer Gordon's fundraising trip to England, his death, funeral, and Mary receiving apology from the Chief Rabbi   - **0:06:21 – 0:09:00** – Mary's struggle to enter university, re-doing exams in England, brilliance and speed of study, financial help from Rabbi Moishe Hirsh Siegel, graduation as a physician   - **0:09:00 – 0:10:27** – Status of women doctors in England; WWI, shortage of male doctors; Mary becomes first female medical student allowed to practice in the army   - **0:10:27 – 0:12:57** – Move to South Africa; reuniting with family; pioneering practice in Johannesburg General Hospital; treating rich and poor, all races; miners' strike of 1922   - **0:12:57 – 0:15:30** – Plans to move to Palestine; WWII intervenes; army medical role, rank of captain then lieutenant colonel; final move to Palestine (1946)   - **0:15:30 – 0:18:18** – Postwar DP situation; Anglo-American committee, Truman's proposal for 100,000 DPs; British refusal; Cyprus detention policy and harsh camp conditions   - **0:18:18 – 0:21:06** – Mary chosen by the Jewish Agency to serve in Cyprus; tiny medical team; overwhelming numbers, disease, births; her legendary dedication; quote about measuring temperature vs pain   - **0:21:06 – 0:22:28** – New Year's 1948 story (two big ships arrive, many pregnant women and newborns); Mary persuades nurses to stay; later work in Israel with Yemenite immigrants; return to South Africa, work in Soweto clinics, death and legacy   - **0:22:28 – 0:24:04** – Introduction of Dr. Yossi Adler; recognition that “Dr. Adler” was a global communal institution   - **0:24:04 – 0:26:24** – Growing up in a house that doubled as a practice; constant stream of patients; balancing family meals with emergencies, especially before Hatzalah   - **0:26:24 – 0:28:18** – What made Dr. Adler's practice unique: long-term relationships, personalized care, deep sense of responsibility, readiness to innovate   - **0:28:18 – 0:32:24** – Early roots of his father's connection to Gedolim (Gerrer Rebbe, Imrei Emes); later relationships with Gedolim and Rebbes (Stipler, R' Shach, Satmar, Klausenburger, etc.)   - **0:32:24 – 0:36:24** – Stories illustrating kavod from Rebbes (“Malach Refael goes with Dr. Adler”), and equal importance of all patients; how he handled treating Gedolim without intimidation   - **0:36:24 – 0:40:21** – Lessons Dr. Yossi learned: time use, achrayus (responsibility), integrating halacha and derech eretz into medicine; a few character-defining stories   - **0:40:21 – 0:44:04** – Role of a frum doctor today: giving clear medical facts for Rabbanim, especially in end-of-life, surgery, fasting, and shidduch situations; why doctor ≠ posek   - **0:44:04 – 0:49:05** – Community health issues:   - Vaccine hesitancy and mistrust of authorities     - Halachic support for following broadly accepted medical guidance     - SIDS reduction through “back to sleep” and risk of complacency   - **0:49:05 – 0:53:59** – Discussion on modern weight-loss medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide): when benefits outweigh risks (severe obesity) vs mainly cosmetic use   - **0:53:59 – 0:56:51** – Google and patient information: opportunities and dangers; importance of joint doctor–patient interpretation rather than self-treatment   - **0:56:51 – 0:57:40** – Rabbi Tatz introduction, playful comment about trying to “one up” Rabbi Hirsch with an unknown medical figure   - **0:57:40 – 0:59:37** – Background of Dr. Cooney (Mikhail Kohn): Jewish origins in Prussia, medical studies, interest in premature infants and early incubators   - **0:59:37 – 1:03:10** – Move to America; transformation into “Dr. Cooney”; sideshow incubator exhibits at fairs and Coney Island; hospitals giving up on babies, parents bringing infants in shoeboxes; high survival rates   - **1:03:10 – 1:05:00** – Framing ethical and halachic questions: doing something risky to save life; early incubators as both spectacle and lifesaving tool   - **1:05:00 – 1:08:32** – Classic halachic scenario: terminal/“Ha'ei Sha'ah” patient offered high-risk procedure with chance of cure vs certain shorter-term survival; introduction to “Lo chosheshin lechayei sha'ah” in this context   - **1:08:32 – 1:12:08** – Majority view:     - If chance of success >50%, patient *should* generally accept.     - If

Am 16. Juni 1976 protestieren in südafrikanischen Soweto Tausende Schüler gegen die Apartheid-Regierung und Afrikaans als Unterrichtssprache. Die Polizei reagiert brutal. Der Aufstand wird zum Wendepunkt. Die Folgen prägen Südafrika bis heute. Ueberbach, Stephan www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached at the 7am Service on the 07th of June, 2026, titled: The Courage To Attempt Great Things For God . Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

South Africa Calls the Black Traveler HomeA 12-Day Journey Through Pretoria and Soweto Reveals Why the Continent Is the Next Frontier for Diaspora TourismThere's a particular kind of travel that transcends sightseeing — the kind where history reaches out from every monument, every meal, every conversation with a stranger. That's exactly what Lyndon Taylor, founder of Lyndon Taylor Associates and a veteran Caribbean travel professional, found waiting for him on the African continent during a 12-day immersion in South Africa this past April. What began as a spontaneous decision sparked by a mentee's family wedding became, by his own account, one of the most significant journeys of his life.From Newark to Johannesburg: The Long Haul ReimaginedTaylor's journey began with a United Airlines non-stop flight from Newark to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg — a route that clocks in at roughly 14-plus hours in the air. For travelers who've never tackled a transatlantic flight of this distance, the prospect can feel daunting. But Taylor, ever the seasoned road warrior, approaches it with a practiced strategy.For those planning a similar trip from New York or the Caribbean, the key takeaway is this: book early for the best fares, choose night departures when possible, and treat the flight like an intentional transition — not just dead time between worlds.Arriving at the Heart of History: Pretoria's Union Buildings and Freedom ParkTaylor landed in Johannesburg on April 22nd, and after a sobering introduction at the airport — where the statue of Oliver Reginald Tambo, co-founder of the African National Congress alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, watches over every arriving traveler — he took an Uber to Pretoria, the administrative capital where he would base himself for much of the trip.His first major stop was the Union Buildings, Pretoria's iconic seat of government perched at the city's highest point. The sprawling, arc-shaped colonial-era structure commands breathtaking panoramic views over the city, and it is here that the towering nine-foot statue of Nelson Mandela stands as a monument to South Africa's democratic transformation. For Taylor, standing there was a visceral experience.Freedom Park, another landmark Taylor visited, carries an even heavier emotional charge. The memorial lists the names of South Africans who died across multiple conflicts, from World War II through to the apartheid era. Taylor chose to walk it without a guided tour, preferring to absorb the weight of the space at his own pace. He walked through terraced sections tracing themes of earth, trade, and African history before ascending to the Wall of Names — a structure he describes as nearly stadium-like in scale. At the top, an eternal flame burns alongside a still pool of water."I sat, crossed my legs on the grass, and just took it all in... thinking about all those folks who sacrificed so that we can now enjoy the freedoms we do," he says. It was, in his words, "a sombering moment and a moment of reflection."Soweto: History, Soul, and the Sound of People Truly LivingIf Pretoria is South Africa's institutional heartbeat, Soweto is its soul. Taylor made the trip on April 25th, stopping first in Braamfontein — a vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood that doubles as a college town, home to the University of Johannesburg and several other institutions. It was there, over drinks with a group of young South Africans celebrating a birthday, that the spontaneous magic of travel revealed itself.In Soweto, the famous street that was once home to Nelson Mandela, and also to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offered a deeply personal window into the struggle. The house where Mandela lived with his family is small — almost startlingly so — but filled, as Taylor observed, with evidence of immense love and resilience. A monument in the square also honors Hector Pieterson, one of the young victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and reminds visitors of the cost of the freedom South Africa now celebrates.Later that evening, he returned to Braamfontein, where his new friends introduced him to Zouk, a club in the nearby neighborhood of Melville. He stayed until 5 a.m. — not because there was nothing else to do, but because the last train from Braamfontein back to Pretoria departed at 8:30 p.m. and the next one didn't run until 5:30 a.m. So he danced, celebrated, and immersed himself in the city's nightlife until the Gautrain — the high-speed rail linking Johannesburg to Pretoria — carried him back at dawn.What struck him most was how South Africans engage with music and each other in social spaces. Phones were put away. People danced. There was a joy and a presence to the room that Taylor contrasts, somewhat wistfully, with what he sees in many Caribbean and American venues today."The Africans, they love their music... they were showing and they were going out and enjoying themselves," he says. "We seem to have lost a lot of that."Freedom Day and the March & March Protest: Democracy, Alive and ImperfectApril 27th marked South Africa's Freedom Day — the 32nd anniversary of the country's first democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. Taylor was on the ground to witness the official ceremonies, including a 21-gun salute and presidential participation, alongside broader public celebration.But the trip also offered a more complicated view of South African democracy the following day, when he encountered the March & March movement protesting outside his hotel in Pretoria. Led by a founder named Jacinta, the march addressed concerns about unemployment, immigration, government corruption, and the alleged sale of identity documents and passports. The group was marching toward the Union Buildings to present their grievances directly to the president.Taylor interviewed Jacinta on the spot. The protest was peaceful, orderly, and pointed — a reminder that South Africa's democracy, now three decades old, is still a living, contested work in progress. "I just wanted to show that democracy is alive and well," Taylor reflects. "People were protesting and they could protest freely, without being harmed."Why Caribbean Travelers Should Look to AfricaTaylor is clear-eyed about the barriers. Long-haul international travel is expensive, and the cost of a flight to South Africa is a legitimate consideration. But his advice is straightforward: book the flight first, as far in advance as possible, and sort out accommodation later — Airbnb and guesthouses offer flexibility and value that can be planned around a tighter budget.More importantly, he speaks to something that can't be quantified: the feeling of connection. As a person of African descent visiting the continent for the first time, Taylor describes a pull toward what he calls "the motherland" that influenced how he engaged with every person he met.South Africa sits at a fascinating intersection of history, culture, natural beauty, and emerging modernity. From the vibrant student neighborhoods of Braamfontein to the solemn grandeur of Freedom Park; from the intimate rooms of Mandela's Soweto home to the sweeping views from the Union Buildings — the country offers a depth of experience that few destinations can match.For Caribbean travelers seeking to explore the wider world of their heritage and history, South Africa isn't just worth considering. It may be long overdue.The Final Verdict: Parallel PathsFlying back over the Atlantic, watching the African coastline fade into the clouds, I realized that this journey had fundamentally changed my perspective as a travel writer.South Africa and the Caribbean are bound by an invisible, powerful thread. We are regions shaped by the trauma of oppression, yet defined by our refusal to be broken by it. We express our healing through the same vessels: explosive musical rhythms, revolutionary art, and a profound reverence for our historical architects.For the traveler seeking more than just a passport stamp, South Africa offers a profound, soul-stirring journey. It challenges you, educates you, and ultimately embraces you with a familiarity that feels remarkably like coming home.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 31st of May, 2026, titled: The Benefits Of Tongues In Our Devotional Lives. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Today we bring together Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE and Cristian Fabbi, Director of the Fondazione Reggio Children, for a deeply human and intellectually rich conversation about the future of early years education.Ger and Cristian share personal stories and the work of their friend and colleague Carla Rinaldi — one of the world's most influential educational thinkers. They explore what it truly means to place children at the heart of learning. From the rubble of post-war Italy to classrooms in Soweto, Nairobi, and Napoli, the Reggio Emilia approach has quietly transformed how educators around the world understand childhood, creativity, community, and the very purpose of school.This is a conversation full of warmth, courage, and genuine hope — a reminder that when we believe in children's potential, extraordinary things happen.Key Takeaways1. Start at the very beginning — literallyThe Reggio Emilia approach insists that quality education must begin from birth, not age 3, 5, or 7. Neuroscience has since confirmed what Carla Rinaldi and Loris Malaguzzi argued decades ago: the 0–3 years are the most critical window for brain development and should be treated as education, not just childcare.2. Children have 100 languages Every child is born with the capacity to express themselves through music, movement, clay, drawing, storytelling, and more. The role of early education is to keep all of these "languages" alive, rather than narrowing children down to reading, writing, and arithmetic alone.3. The environment is the third teacherAlongside the child and the educator, the physical environment plays a crucial pedagogical role. Spaces should be intentionally designed to provoke curiosity, creativity, and collaboration — a principle as relevant to theme parks and museums as it is to nurseries.4. Document processes, not just productsOne of Reggio Emilia's most powerful innovations is pedagogical documentation — capturing the how of children's learning through observation, photographs, and reflection. This shifts the focus from testing what children remember to understanding how they think, discover, and grow.5. Children are citizens from birthCarla Rinaldi's conviction was clear: children are not future citizens — they are citizens now, with rights and responsibilities from the moment they are born.6. Quality education is an antidote to social harmThe Fondazione Reggio Children works in communities facing criminality, poverty, and conflict — from Naples to Palermo to Soweto.7. We must shift from "I" to "We"A powerful reflection from Cristian: modern education has rightly championed individual development, but we've lost something vital at the community level. The next step is helping children develop their life projects together with others — rebuilding the communal bonds that hold society together.8. Invest in foundations, not just outcomesGer offers a striking metaphor: we build houses by investing heavily in their foundations. Yet in education, the earliest years — the true foundation — receive the least funding and attention.9. Research should be participatory and generousThe Fondazione's PhD programme is deliberately multidisciplinary — bringing together architects, biologists, poets, and musicians — with the goal of generating processes other educators can actually use, not just papers that gather dust on library shelves.10. The Reggio Emilia approach is a philosophy, not a formulaIt cannot simply be copied. A school inspired by Reggio Emilia in Indonesia will look entirely different from one in Nairobi — and that's by design. The approach adapts to local context, culture, and community, making it genuinely universal without being prescriptive.Chapters:00:06 - Exploring New Themes in Education01:09 - Introduction to the Reggio Emilia Approach16:18 - The Legacy of Carla: A Reflection on Education and Humanity19:02 - Introduction to the Reggio Emilia Approach30:03 - The Importance of Community in Education34:58 - The Importance of Documentation in Education44:17 - Exploring the Role of Play in Education55:28 - Investing in Quality Education57:41 - Community Perspectives on Education and Citizenshiphttps://www.frchildren.org/enhttps://www.reggiochildren.it/reggio-emilia-approach/https://www.gergraus.comGet the book – Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education

This week on Shrinks Rap: what happens when a theater guy walks into the boardroom and accidentally teaches Fortune 100 executives how to have feelings?Dr. James H. Bramson sits down with Dr. Mark Rittenberg — executive coach, leadership whisperer, former actor, Fulbright Scholar, South African bridge-builder, and possibly the only man alive who can quote Shakespeare while fixing your corporate culture.From Harvard to Soweto to Silicon Valley, Mark has spent decades teaching leaders how to communicate like actual humans instead of PowerPoint templates with pulse rates. We talk about his journey from the theater to the boardroom, the profound influence of Angeles Arrien, and why empathy may be the most radical leadership skill left in modern civilization.Somewhere between authentic leadership, multicultural transformation, executive coaching, and stories that sound too cinematic to be real, we also explore: • Why the best leaders know how to listen — and actually know their employees• How acting and presentation skills can rescue broken organizations• The origin story behind his Executive Coaching program at University of California, BerkeleyCredits:River is High, Ticketless TravelerCarl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriterJenny Goodwine, vocalsJames Singleton, bassJohnny Vidocovich, drumsDave Easley, steel guitarProduced by Morgan Orion Reismanfor more information, carlreisman@gmail.comCopyright 2025WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on Ascension Day, on the 14th of May, 2026. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za