Redi Tlhabi
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Circumcision: How do we balance initiation tradition...
Redi hosts a detailed discussion on the crisis of initiations in Mpumalanga to try find solutions to stem the tide of young initiates deaths. She speaks to Mpumalanga Health MEC Candith Mashego-Dlamini as well as Eastern Cape MEC Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs, Mlibo Qoboshiyane.
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LeadSA: St Mary’s Foundation - Bursary Programme and...
Redi speaks to the St. Mary’s Foundation about the work they are doing with their bursary programme which allows less-advantaged girls who have academic potential but lack the financial means to attend St Mary’s. She also speaks to the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa (PRAESA) about the Sunday Times Nal’ibali Storybook launch which took place last week Thursday. The book is aimed at young children from Grade R to Grade 6 with the first 200 000 copies being...
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Thandiswa Mazwai on celebrating Africaness
Redi speaks to Kora award winning vocalist, philanthropist and artist Thandiswa Mazwai about the upcoming Africa Day event and why she believes it is important to celebrate and support African artists.
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Peter Marais’ return to politics
Redi speaks to Peter Marais about the marginalisation of the coloured community in post democratic South Africa and how he feels he has been called back into politics to champion their human rights.
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Dr Schomer – do you crave outside approval?
Dr Helgo Schomer spoke about people who crave approval and how this can lead to unhealthy behaviour.
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NYDA – New image, grand plans
Africa will then speak to the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) about the current facelift that the agency is undergoing and discuss whether or not the operational changes being implemented within the agency are compromising its mandate to encourage youth development.
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Gupta landing – the issue of “name-dropping”
Africa explores the administrative break down exposed by the Gupta saga with Corruption Watch. They look at whether the proposed government campaign to "curb name-dropping" is an adequate remedy.
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Consumer Focus: Open line on SARS
Redi hosts SARS Group Executive: Modernisation and Technology Mark Kingon in an open line as he answers listener questions on consumer issues ranging from maternity leave tax to VAT registration.
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Beatrice Mtetwa: The continuous fight for justice in...
Redi speaks to Zimbawean Human Rights Lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa about her fight for human rights in her country, and her recent wrongful incarceration by Zimbabwean authorities and what it means in light of the recent referendum endorsing the new Zimbabwean constitution.
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Cannes Film Festival
Nadia is in the French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival and shares her conversation with Leonardo Di Caprio.
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Professor Karabus still struggling to come home
Redi speaks to Professor Cyril Karabus from the United Arab Emirates about his ordeal and his continued efforts to try and come home.
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Corporate mobility for the disabled
Redi speaks to Jeremy Opperman on corporate mobility for persons with disabilities and the daily challenges faced by disabled peoples in the workplace.
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Lead SA: Finacial literacy for Children
Redi speaks to Nolwandle Ntshiza from Stanlib on the film they launched that aims at teaching young children financial literacy.
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Amcu and NUM leaders on Lonmin
Redi spoke to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) general secretary Frans Baleni and the President of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), Joseph Mathenjwa on the contentions around majority versus minority status of unions and the volatile situation at Lonmin.
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National Task Teams: Why this route?
Government’s default response to every contentious issue appears to be the establishment of a task team to investigate or act on the problem. Nearly every department sets up these teams, sometimes manned by industry experts, other times by high-profile civil servants, and these are allocated budgets and resources out of the fiscus. Independent political analyst, Ralph Mathekga spoke to Redi about the role and relevance of task teams.
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Some people “prefer” bucket toilet system says Mayor...
Redi looks at the bucket toilet system with a particular focus on the Cape Town area after recent comments by Mayor Patricia De Lille that some communities 'prefer' to use bucket toilets. Dr Preggs Govender form the Human Rights Commission joins the conversation to share a report by the commission disputing this.
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Dr Schomer: Regaining trust after betrayal
Dr Schomer talks to listeners about how to regain trust after a betrayal. He says that an important step is accounting for one’s actions and also coming clean and telling the whole truth.
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Doping in the Comrades Marathon: The Ludwick Mamabolo...
Redi takes a look at the circumstances that led to Ludwick Mamabolo who came first in last year's Comrades Marathon, being stripped of his title soon afterwards, only to have it reinstated recently. She speaks to the organisers of the marathon as well as the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport.
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Consumer Focus: Burger King and the South African fast...
In the Consumer Focus Redi hosts Burger King in an open line to allow consumers to find out exactly what the burger franchise will be offering to the South African consumer, that we do not already have on offer from the various fast food franchises already available on the South African market.
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Entertainment News – Nadia’s in New Orleans
Nadia was in New Orleans to speak to the cast of the new magic thriller called Now You See Me - Woody Harrelson, Isla Fischer and Jesse Eisenberg.
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Class perceptions in Soweto are different from reality
Redi speaks to sociology professor at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Peter Alexander about his landmark study on class perceptions in Soweto and how it has revealed that those who view themselves as middle class may not be better off than those living in poverty.
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Public sector doctors banned from private work
Redi takes an in depth look at what seems to be a brewing crisis at Charlotte Magxeke hospital who have lost half their anaesthetists because of a policy that doesn't allow them to practice privately. She speaks to Simon Zwane who is the spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Health as well as the chairperson of the Public Sector Doctors South African Medical Association Phophi Ramathuba.
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LeadSA Feature: Mpumalanga Career Day initiative
Redi speaks to a TUT lecturer Audrey Legodi who, together with her two sisters, has started a career day in her community highlighting the importance of educating high school pupils on their career options.
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Affirmative action has failed
Redi speaks to Rhoda Kadalie about her thoughts on affirmative action, and how she believes that the victory against Apartheid has killed white dominance in SA and black people no longer need patronage.
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Healing South Africa
Redi speaks to leadership guru Adriaan Groenewald about the missing link to healing racial division in SA, and how he believes that white people must formally apologise to black people as the first step to atonement.
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Teachers lacking basic skills
Redi took an in depth look at the recently published study that exposed problems in teaching in the foundational grades 1 to 3, with Nick Taylor from the National Education Development unit. They discuss the complexities of the problem such as teacher training, parental involvement and the course material.
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World Economic Forum 2013
Redi speaks to emerging markets economist at Stanlib Xhanti Payi about the World Economic Forum and why it will play an important role in assisting Africa to transform its economy and society.
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Dr Schomer: Food Addiction
Dr Schomer takes a look at the symptoms and treatments of food addiction and talks about recent scientific research supporting the assertion that food addiction is similar to narcotics and alcohol addiction.
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Khanyi’s new venture
Redi speaks to the CEO of Ndalo Media and CEO of Ndalo Luxury Ventures Khanyi Dhlomo about her new luxury pop up store Luminance as well as the upcoming sixth year anniversary of Destiny Magazine and Ndalo Media. Khanyi also shares illuminating insights about her journey as an entrepreneur and what she has learnt.
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Consumer Focus – the Pitfalls of buying a pre-owned car
In the Consumer Focus Redi speaks to AA spokesperson Gary Ronald about the pitfalls consumers should look out for when purchasing a used car. Particularly the danger of unknowingly purchasing a stolen car or a car that has been involved in a major accident.
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Entertainment News – the Tony Awards
Entertainment Reporter Nadia tells us about the Tony Awards nominees which were announced earlier this week and also looks at the release of Iron Man 3.
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Drugs are stealing our children’s future
Redi speaks to Brigadier Nolan from the Eldorado Park SAPS as well as concerned mother Deralleen about the drug crisis in the community.
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LeadSA Feature – Chaeli Campaign
Redi speaks to the Chaeli Campaign about the work they have done since little Chaeli Mycroft started her campaign for disabled children in 2004. They also speak about the latest project that the campaign has taken on to build a an early childhood development centre for disabled learners.
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Company hijackings
Redi takes an in depth a look at company hijackings. She speaks to the commissioner at the Companies and intellectual Property Commission about how this crime is perpertrated and what steps victimised entrepreneurs can take to reclaim their companies.
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How working from home affects productivity
Redi speaks to psychologist and HR specialist Brinton Spies about the benefits and costs of allowing employees working from home. He shared some interesting insights about whether or not the current trend of telecommuting would work in SA.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: How to overcome parental guilt
Dr Helgo Schomer addressed the issue of parental guilt giving parents some useful advice about how to draw the line between manipulation and caring for their children.
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How to effectively use South African spaces
Redi spoke to University of the Witwatersrand student, Nontokozo Mhlungu who recently won the prestigious national Corobrik Architectural Student Award for 2012, for her thesis titled “Hillside Sanctuary: Reception centre for the urban refugee” which explores a refugee’s survival strategies in Johannesburg. Notokzo shared some interesting insights on how our spaces could be better used.
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Legal protection from bullies
Redi took an in depth look at the newly passed Protection from Harassment Act with a particular focus on the protection and recourse it offers to children who are being bullied in schools and on social media.
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Consumer Focus: Debt counseling terminations - know your...
An increasing number of over indebted consumers are starting to turn to debt counseling as an option to stay afloat in the tough economic times we are faced with. With the growing number of debt counseling applications, consumers need to be aware of the drawbacks they could face when going through the process.
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AgangSA to launch political party.
This weekend it was announced that AgangSA will be registering as a political party and it has been rumoured that the party’s launch will coincide with June 16. Redi spoke to founder Mamphela Ramphele.
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Madiba's legacy
Nadia shares her interview with Ndaba Mandela about the initiative between him and another Mandela grandson to create awareness around Madiba's legacy abroad in partnership with the Tribeca Film Institute.
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10 000 Women Programme
Redi spoke to one of the graduates of the 10 000 Women Programme which is a five year initiative by Goldman Sachs to invest in under-served women entrepreneurs. Redi also had an in depth conversation with the programme director about how foreign and domestic markets are responding to female entrepreneurs.
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Defusing Gangsterism
Redi spoke to former Truth and Reconciliation Commission executive secretary and mastermind behind the Scorpions Dr Ruben Richards about defusing gangsterism through industrial action that is inclusive of communities and the gangs. He shared some interesting insights about how he was able to foster the fragile nine month long peace in gang torn Lavender Hill. Dr Richards told Redi that gangsters are leaders of their communities and are the base of power and money that we can tap into. He...
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Dr. Helgo Schomer: Social conventions that shape our...
The modern-day taboos that shape how we behave, most of the time without us noticing, are subtle social conventions that influence our conduct with each other.
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Councilors and residents disgruntled with lack of...
Ward 115 in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg is holding a by-election Wednesday morning to elect a new councilor following the resignation of ward Councilor Susan Mottrom. The open line Tuesday was dominated with calls from residents disgruntled with their councilors. It came to light that most residents felt that they were represented inadequately by the councilors they have elected.
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NGOs seek for reform of the foster-care grant system
The Centre for Child Law, Legal Aid SA, the Black Sash and the Children’s Institute are concerned that the foster care system is failing to assist family members caring for orphaned children. This is not a new problem but has been occurring since 2002 when the numbers of orphans applying for foster care started to grow rapidly due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Where is the employment equity legislation failing?
Redi took an in depth look at the recently released Employment Equity Report on Transformation in top management positions with Dr. Loyiso Mbabane from the Employment Equity Commission and Senior Economic Analyst David Wilson. The conversation looked at the structural difficulties created by the legacy of Apartheid and why it is that the percentage of black managers decreased between 2008 and 2009.
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CONSUMER FOCUS – delivery of goods and services
In the Consumer Focus Redi had a conversation about consumer rights when it comes to the delivery of goods and services.
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Chester Missing
Redi spoke to Chester Missing and Conrad Koch about Chester’s new upcoming comedy roadshow and why it is that Conrad allows himself to be bullied by a puppet. Chester also gave some witty and humorous commentary on some stories in the South African current affairs space.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – America under pressure
Nadia shared her insights into the current mood in the USA in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Then she told Redi about the Tribeca Film Festival which is underway at the moment where a group of South Africans are taking part and also about Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list which includes -Jay-Z and Jennifer Lawrence.
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Pamela Nomvete
“Dancing to the Beat of the Drum” is an inspiring and controversial book written by actress Pamela Nomvete. It tells the story of her search for an identity as a South African raised in exile. Having come home to South Africa for the first time to vote in the much anticipated first democratic and free elections, Pamela ended up staying for 14 years and embarked on a highly successful acting career.
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Lead SA: KZN Science Centre Making Waves
The KZN Science Centre is a registered non-profit science based educational organisation which runs educational science programmes. They target disadvantaged schools to enhance, enrich and expand science awareness, as well as promote science learning and subjects. They strive to get learners and teachers excited about maths and science.
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Elderly Woman Beaten for Shoplifting
A middle-aged woman was seen in video footage being beaten up by two male employees of a CB Store in Limpopo for allegedly shoplifting. Still images of the footage were published in the The Daily Sun on Tuesday. The incident took place on 3 October last year, and last week the woman laid charges against the employees. Five suspects, including the manager of the store, have since been arrested by Limpopo Police. The suspects appeared in court on Monday. Two of the suspects were granted bail...
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Andy Kawa: Breaking the Silence Around Rape
Andy Kawa, a successful businesswomen and social entrepreneur, was attacked and gang raped in Nelson Mandela Bay during a business trip in December 2010. She has since decided to use the experience of being attacked and raped as a catalyst to help others, and to speak out about rape, instead of being silent.
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Kenny Kunene vs Mmusi Maimane
Kenny Kunene, the so-called ‘Sushi King’, took offence to Maimane's comment made about him as a role model in a Sunday newspaper. He took to Twitter to call Maimane a “glorified garden boy” and a “political cockroach”. Kunene told the DA official he should focus on pleasing his wife, before others do it for him. Users on the social media platform slammed Kunene for tacitly threatening Maimane's wife with gang-rape and urged the politician to lay criminal charges. But Kunene said he did not...
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Dr. Helgo Schomer: How Much Pet Love is Enough?
According to counselor Marty Tousley it is possible for a human to love a dog too much. Redi explores this topic with Dr Helgo Schomer and takes calls from listeners on the subject.
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Do Rewards for Tipp-Offs Work?
The City of Cape Town will be paying for tip-offs that lead to the arrest of suspects involved in gang violence and drug-running on the Cape Flats. This is part of the Metro Police’s “multi-pronged approach” as the city prepares to wrap-up its biggest gang clampdown in Lavender Hill’s history. JP Smith, the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, said the city’s legal team had worked for months to interrogate the legal limits of a system of informant payouts.
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Consumer Focus: Fraudulent debit orders
Last week it was reported that a number of bank customers were victims of unauthorised, or unlawful debit orders. On the Consumer Focus Redi explores the problem and seeks advice for affect clients.
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First traditional same-sex Zulu/Setwswana wedding makes...
Marrying ancient tradition with brave modernity, Thoba Sithole, a Zulu from KwaDukuza, and Tshepo Modisane, a Tswana from Johannesburg, tied the knot on Saturday last week in KwaDukuza with about 200 people, including family, friends, onlookers and the media in attendance. The couple made world headlines with their nuptials and were embraced for their activism, but returned to their modest shared home in the Joburg suburb of Buccleuch, to outrage from traditional leaders and the Zulu king.
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Judicial Transformation vs. merit: why smuts resigned.
The debate on judicial transformation and the concept of merit once again made headlines last week when Judicial Service Commission (JSC) commissioner Izak Smuts announced on Friday that he had resigned from the commission, saying it had become "devastatingly clear" that he could not play an effective role on the commission. JSC spokesman Dumisa Ntsebeza said Smuts’ resignation was "regrettable" but it was his choice to make. He said if Smuts felt he could not reconcile himself with what was...
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Meat Scandal
A University of Stellenbosch study led by Professor Louw Hoffman recently found that 60% of 139 tested meat products contained "undeclared ingredients" and that anything from soya, donkey, goat and water buffalo was found in minced meats, burger patties, deli meats, sausages and dried meats. Hoffman described his research as a snapshot of what meat products in South Africa contains, but said their findings were not an indication of the quality of the meat or other ingredients. Redi also...
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The new generation of Sangomas
Redi speaks to Thabiso Siswana, a 24 year old modern Sangoma who is also a business administrator with Bidvest. She says her sangoma work comes first and if there was a pressing issue she had to attend to it, and everything else would have to wait.
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Incentivising teachers
While teacher's union SADTU, enters its third day of its go-slow, Redi looks at incentivising teachers and whether that would improve the standard of education in the country. Redi speaks to Godwin Khosa, CEO of JET Education Services who says we need to say thank you to those who are putting in the long hours, as they are currently the glue of our system.
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Has the African Union lost its moral voice on issues of...
The African Union’s constitution states that governments which come to power through unconstitutional means shall not be allowed to participate in the activities of the union. Mali and Libya however, are recognised by the AU. Redi asks our guest Yarik Turianskyi, Programme Manager for Governance and Africa Peer Review Mechanism at the South African Institute Of International Affairs, whether the AU has lost its moral voice when it comes to issues of leadership on the continent.
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LeadSA: Bezzi’s Youth Developers
Bezzies Youth Developers is a newly established brass band involving youth in Seshego, Blood River and Mmotong wa Perekisi Village in Moletjie, Limpopo. The band consists of an enthusiastic group of 60 young people between the ages of 4 and 30 years of age under the capable leadership of Janet Bezuidenhout who has a strong foundation in music and is a local resident.
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Social grant re-registration extended
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini said social grant beneficiaries, who had not re-registered, have until the end of April to do so to keep their benefits. Redi speaks to Sassa’s Executive Manager Frank Earl about problems faced by the public in the re-registration process.
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Department of Health launches single ARV pill
This week Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi launched the new single ARV pill treatment in Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria. The new one-a-day pill will be offered to all HIV patients from the middle of 2013. Redi speaks to the Health Minister.
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Learners with special needs: How do you respond when a...
Last week, Happy Sindane who reportedly had the brain of a nine year old at the age of 19 was stoned to death in Mpumalanga. Because of his learning disability Happy had to drop out of school. Redi speaks to Dr Moses Simelane of the Department of Basic Education about inclusive education for children with learning difficulties.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: How to achieve emotional stability
As human beings, we sometimes take for granted that our minds and bodies are harmoniously in sync with the world around us. It makes sense to believe that we are created with the ability to emotionally handle life’s challenges. Redi speaks to Dr Helgo Schomer about maintaining emotional stability.
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Reverend Frank Chikane’s book “The things that could not...
Reverend Frank Chikane’s book “The things that could not be said from A(ids) to Z(imbabwe)”
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Consumer Focus: Car parts, aftermarket parts and...
When you take your car to the dealership's service department for repairs, you know you're getting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) car parts. However, if you take your car to an independent shop, you'll most likely get aftermarket car parts. Is there anything wrong with that? Does a less expensive part mean a poorer-quality part? And in what situations should you use only OEM parts? CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Jeff Osbourne looks at the costs and benefits of getting ‘aftermarket’...
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Lead SA: Themba Interactive: Using theatre to promote...
Themba Interactive was founded at the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre in 2002. This was in response to an invitation from Archbishop Thabo Makgoba to use theatre to promote behavioural changes in youth at risk of contracting HIV/Aids. The organisation specialises in the use of drama to create safe spaces particularly amongst youth, people from disadvantaged communities and other at-risk groups primarily in Gauteng. Themba Interactive MD Warren Nebe was on the radio to chat about the...
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NPA: State won’t appeal Tatane Judgment
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it has taken note of the judgment and based on the challenges it experienced during the trial accepts it. Talking to Katy Katopodis NPA head of communications Bulelwa Makeke said the NPA would have hoped for an outcome that would not leave such deep disappointment and pain not only to the family, but to the entire nation who witnessed the brutal demise of Andries Tatane during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg. They discussed all aspects of...
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Gender based violence, an international view with...
Jimmie Briggs, an award-winning human rights activist, journalist and author is in South Africa for a few days to engage a number of NGOs about gender based violence and hold discussions with young people about sexual violence joins Redi in studio. He is also founder of the “Man Up Campaign”, a global initiative to mobilise young people to stop violence against women and girls in their communities through music, sports and technology.
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Andries Tatane police offices acquitted
The Ficksburg Regional Court last Thursday acquitted all seven police officers accused of the death of local protester Andries Tatane, a judgment the Human Rights Council found surprising. A criminal law expert from the Criminal Law Society of South Africa unpacked the merits/de-merits of the judgment.
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Is the deployment of SA troops to the CAR politically...
Yesterday the ANC said it rejects with contempt the damaging and malicious claims by the Mail and Guardian that South African soldiers were sent to the Central African Republic to protect ANC business interests. In a statement, the ANC said it believes the accusation is calculated to damage the image of the ANC and to sow distrust in noble decisions of the South African government that derive from public and transparent policies.
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Dr Helgo Schomer – judging on appearance
What’s the first thing that we do when meeting a new person? We judge! Well, judging someone by their appearance is an inherent human instinct. If that was not enough, people end up making wrong judgments.
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Celebrity news with Nadia Neophytou
Nadia went to the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards this past weekend. They aired on DSTV on Wednesday and will repeat on Friday and Sunday so you can see who got slimed and how. She also interviewed Dwayne Johnson better known as the Rock.
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Idasa to file for liquidation
After 27 years, an NGO that paved the way for South Africa's transition to democracy is to close its doors due to a lack of funding. Idasa will file for provisional liquidation on 2 April in the Pretoria High Court. Redi speaks to Idasa’s executive director, Paul Graham.
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Signs that you are finally an adult
Adulthood is socially defined, with expectations about appropriate behaviours and facing up to responsibilities. Dr Schomer looks at whether adulthood is as straight forward as freedom, responsibility or growing up
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the rape of seven year old Swazi
Seven year old Swazi was raped on Human Rights Day last week. The alleged rapist who is a 28 year HIV positive neighbour, was looking after Swazi and other children when he lured her into the room where he raped her. Her mother shares her story and the trauma of the ordeal with Redi.
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The political and economic benefits of being a member of...
The BRICS fifth summit begins in Durban today, the first Brics summit to take place on African soil. The Brics bloc wants deepen trade and investment ties to underpin its alliance and in line with this several agreements will be signed to cement economic ties and build strategic partnerships. Redi speaks to Catherine Grant, Programme Head for the Economic Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute Of International Affairs.
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Consumer Focus: Medical Aid Fraud
The Board of Healthcare Funders says medical aid fraud by healthcare practitioners costs medical aid members between R2.2 billion a year. Ray White speaks to Clayton Samsodien who is the Managing Director for Genesis Healthcare and Medical Aid and a healthcare specialist about the impact this has on consumers.
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Green Door Campaign to empower victims of domestic abuse...
The Green Door Campaign was started by the Department of Community Safety in Gauteng, as an extension to its victim empowerment centres. Last month Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko launched another ‘Green Door’ campaign in Elsburg, Ekurhuleni. The ‘Green Door’ is aimed at providing local grassroots services where victims of rape or violence can immediately report the incident and get help. Redi speaks to Doreen Harding, Green Door Ambassador in Elsburg.
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A look at how human rights violations manifest themselves
To commemorate Human Rights Day we looked at what human rights are and also talk about the different ways in which human rights violations can manifest. Redi speaks to Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh, Head of Refugee and Migrant Rights.
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Youth interaction with political culture
The 2012 Reconciliation Barometer report released yesterday focuses on youth attitudes and shows some interesting insights into attitudes of the ‘born-free’ generation towards political culture. Redi speaks to Jan Hofmeyr, Head of the Policy and Analysis Unit of the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and young people about what the report means.
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Professionalising the public service
Eight months into her new position as Minister of Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu is cleaning up the public service with a new public service charter that sets the norms and standards for public servants to be launched on March 20; plans to send inspectors back to monitor schools and enforce a dress code for teachers: and also make it difficult for both current and former state employees to do business with the government. The minister joins Redi in studio about her plans.
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Consumer focus: Timeshare contracts, what are the rights...
South Africa has one of the fastest growing timeshare markets, and has a thriving resale industry. The South African timeshare market can offer South African timeshare resorts on the resale market that are easily comparable with the finest in Europe and the USA. Great as all this may sound, timeshares have proven to be an agony in a lot of consumers’ pockets and lives. Redi speaks to the National Consumer Commission about the consumer’s rights and recourse.
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Pathological liars
Redi and Dr Schomer talk about pathological liars and how they affect the lives of those around them. Dr Schomer says that over time, liars improve their lying skills and will often start living the lies.
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Colonel quitting after 37 years in police service, to...
The Sunday Times recently published an article titled, ‘One murder too many made colonel quit’. The article tells the story of forensics specialist Lieutenant-Colonel Anton Crafford who decided to hand in his badge after 37 years in the police service. This was after he realised that he could no longer function as a normal person because of the adverse effects that over 30 years of police work had had on his psyche and his family. Redi speaks to him about his time in the police service and...
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South by Southwest
Nadia is still in Austin, Texas for South by Southwest conference and festival. She spoke to Depeche Mode about the future of music and also looked at the highlights of the festival.
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Questions the Truth and Reconciliation Commission left...
A forensic team uncovered remains believed to be those of Lolo Sono and Siboniso Shabalala in Soweto. The two went missing during the apartheid-era and their deaths were linked to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings. Redi speaks to the National Prosecuting Authority and Fred Bridgland, a veteran British correspondent and author, about the implications of the recovery.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: When does discipline become abuse?
Discipline is one of the defining elements of parenting; whether used sparingly or liberally, it’s fundamental to the parent-child dynamic. Through discipline, children are taught to become responsible, honest, kind, sharing people. By following their parents' guidance, teachings and rules, they ideally grow up to be well-behaved and respectful individuals.
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Consumer Focus: Stokvels South Africa’s hidden economy
Andrew Lukhele, founder and president of the National Stokvel Association, defines stokvels as “a type of credit union in which a group of people enter into an agreement to contribute a fixed amount of money to a common pool weekly, fortnightly or monthly”. Eusebius Mckaiser, standing in for Redi, speaks to Andrew Lukhele and Xanti Phayi an economist who belongs to a stokvel.
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Celebrity news with Nadia Neophytou
Nadia is in Austin, Texas for the annual South by Southwest film, music and interactive conference and festival. She talks about what’s expected to come out of the 10 day event - as well as the South Africans taking part.
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Gayton Mckenzie: “A Hustler’s Bible”
The book, “A Hustler’s Bible”, does not only offer insight into Gayton McKenzie’s personal life and his struggles, it also shares tips and guidelines on how to get ahead. Redi speaks to Gayton about his life journey and his success.
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Brand South African
International news agencies have in the past few months painted a South Africa that is filled with crime and lawlessness- the wild, wild west. Should South Africans be concerned about the perception the world has of the country? Katy Katopodis who stood in for Redi speaks to Thebe Ikalafeng about the South African brand.
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Single fathers are fighting back
The culture may be changing but with more than 90% of mothers being awarded custody through the courts in 2011, rights groups say the law still favours women. Although changes to the amended Children's Act of 200] have made it easier to be recognised as a father and have rights, most single fathers say that in practice it is still a time-consuming, emotional and financially draining experience and not all fathers can afford to fight for access to their children.
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Overcoming procrastination
Many people struggle with “getting started”. It may be starting a business or a specific task at work or even learning the new language you promised yourself you would learn.
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Debate on electoral reform
The electoral reform debate in South Africa is not going away. It was a focal point in 2002 when President Thabo Mbeki appointed an Electoral Task Team, headed by the late Dr Frederick van Zyl Slabbert with a mandate to review the South African electoral system. Redi speaks to the ANC’s chief whip Dr Mathole Motshekga and the DA’s Federal Chairperson James Selfe about whether South Africa should change its electoral system.
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Food labelling
Stellenbosch University’s research on 139 meat specimens has revealed traces of water buffalo, goat and donkey meat in 68% of the of beef products sold on the South African market. Redi speaks to food labelling consultant and dietician, Gabby Steenkamp , about what regulations and the Consumer Protection Act say about food labelling.
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Zwelinzima Vavi Corruption Charges
Cosatu’s General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is adamant that corruption allegations against him are designed to achieve political ends. He believes the allegations form part of a ‘character assassination campaign’. Political analyst Steven Friedman says Cosatu's call for Vavi to be investigated appears to have very little to do with corruption. Redi speaks to Steven Friedman.
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the Oscars
It's a week after the Oscars, and host Seth MacFarlane won't be back next year. Other options ruled out include Tina Fey, even though many want to see her and Amy Poehler host. Nadia also attended Elton John’s Oscar’s after party where he raised $6 million for his Aids Foundation.
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Hero of the month
Redi speaks to little Karabo’s teacher Tebogo who made the initial call to the show to request help for Karabo who is suffering from genital warts. Tebogo has been selected as the hero of the month.
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Rape-Axe, an anti-rape condom
Redi speaks to the inventor of Rape-Axe which is an anti-rape condom that attaches itself to a would-be rapists penis causing excruciating pain. This discussion was part of the greater dialogue around rape, its prevention and also possible deterrents.
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South African land ownership policy
South Africa’s newly proposed Foreign Ownership Land Policy that will restrict foreign ownership of the 82 million hectares of agricultural land in South Africa. Redi spoke to Land Economist Rob McGuffin about the pro’s and con’s of the policy as well as what the worldwide trend is.
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Youth Employment Tax Incentive
Redi speaks to Zwelinzima Vavi about the announcement by Finance Minister Pravin Ghordan that a Youth Employment Tax Incentive will be tabled in parliament soon. Redi also looked at the difference between this incentive and the Youth Wage Subsidy that COSATU has been so opposed to
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Is Stats SA providing a correct reflection of our...
According to findings released by Stats SA unemployment dropped from 25% to 23.9% last quarter, however, labour economist Loane Sharpe believes that there are two facts that stand out about the announcement that distort the findings released by Stats SA. Firstly Sharpe says that Stats SA emphasises the narrow unemployment rate of 24.9%, rather than the broad unemployment rate of 37.4%. And secondly, when Stats SA releases its labour force estimates, it does not emphasise that these are...
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Sources of motivation and inspiration living challenging...
South Africa has recently experienced two devastating major news stories which coupled with our issues of unemployment; rising debt, struggling education and health departments has the potential to leave people feeling despondent. How does one remain positive and optimistic in a world that seems to be constantly filled with bad news?
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Chemical castration
South African author Rosemund Handler wrote an intriguing article for the Times advocating for the chemical castration of rapists which she says is long overdue in South Africa. Some of the recent cases of rape, mutilation and murder are so heinous that exceptional deterrents must, in Rosemund’s view, be considered.
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Absence of women on Constitutional Court short list a...
The Constitutional Court has been a worldwide trailblazer on equality jurisprudence. Redi speaks to retired Constitutional Court Justice, Judge Kate O’Regan.
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Health and safety regulations for retail stores
Last week Tuesday, various news sources reported that Shoprite Eldorado Park in Johannesburg was closed down by environmental health inspectors. Redi speaks to independent food technology consultant Nigel Sunley.
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Lessons on rape that can be learned from matrilineal...
Although there is no evidence of a society that has turned around high instances of rape and there is no society that is completely rape free, matrilineal societies have proved to be relatively less rape prone than most. Redi speaks to Nomboniso Gasa independent researcher and analyst in gender, politics and cultural issues and Lisa Vetten an independent gender analyst.
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Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development
The Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development is a non-profit, which focuses on violence prevention and the empowerment of women who have been abused at the hands of their partners. Redi speaks to Dr Zubeda Dangor and Fikile Thusi a domestic abuse survivor.
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The importance of trademarks
George Sombonos parted with $1000 for a recipe that turned a dream of owning a restaurant into the R1.3-billion Chicken Licken empire which now has more than 200 franchises and a range of phrases protected by trademarks. Redi speaks to a trademark lawyer and the founder of Chicken Licken.
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Business rescue worth it for many
Earlier this month, The Sunday Times published an article tittle, “Business Rescue worth it for Many”. With the failed business rescue of 1time Airline fresh in our minds, this new legal route to avoid liquidation may not seem like a good idea. Redi speaks to Eric Levenstein, Director Werksmans Attorneys.
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The psychology of relocating
Often families have to relocate or move to bigger cities or other countries for better employment opportunities. When you are on your own, the move is less stressful while it is a different story all together for a family. Dr Schomer says relocating can be fun as daunting as it may sound.
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Reeva Steenkamp remembered
A memorial service was held for Reeva Steenkamp in Port Elizabeth this morning. Steenkamp was shot dead allegedly by Paralympian Oscar Pistorius at his Pretoria home last week Thursday. Redi speaks to Reeva’s uncle Mike Steenkamp.
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Opposition parties react to Mamphela’s political...
Political parties reacted cautiously to Mamphela Ramphele's announcement that she had formed a "party political platform". Redi speaks to the DA’s Mmusi Maimane, Bantu Holomisa leader of the UDM and Cope leader Mosioa Lekota.
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Dr Thando Mngqibisa, rape survivor and her alleged rapist
According to an Interpol study, South Africa is the “Rape capital of the world”. Many in the country still believe the impression that “real rape” occurs when a woman is pulled off the street by a stranger and brutally attacked when in fact studies have shown that a large number of rapes occur in a woman’s home and are committed by people that they know and often love. Redi speaks to Dr Thando Mnqibisa and her former lover whom she alleges raped her.
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Limpopo schools still short of books
On Sunday the City Press reported that the department of basic education has “again been economical with the truth about the delivery of textbooks in Limpopo”. Department of Basic Educations’ Panyaza Lesufi told us that the City Press is misleading the public. redi speaks to the City Press and Lesufi Panyaza.
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National Development Plan
The National Development Plan is an outline of action to be taken to eradicate inequality and reduce poverty and unemployment by 2030, adopted at the ANC’s national conference in Mangaung. It is expected to take centre stage at this evening’s State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma. Redi speaks to Minister Trevor Manual.
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What to expect from the state of the nation address
Parliament is getting ready to host President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address on Valentine’s Day - but it’s not clear what his bouquet of offerings will contain. Redi speaks to political analyst Prof Steven Friedman.
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LeadSA: Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Redi looks at the projects they do with rural women in the fight against sexual violence and abuse.
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Redefining masculinity
Growing up parents often tell the boy child to look after their sisters, ‘don’t cry like a girl’, don’t play with dolls. Redi speaks to Mbuyiselo Botha about redefining masculinity.
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Development of indigenous languages
Zulu is the mother tongue of a quarter of South Africa's 50 million population and yet when South African engineer, Phiwayinkosi Mbuyazi, recently set out to write a novel in his native Zulu, he found himself hamstrung by a lack of words to describe modern life. Redi speaks to the man that created 450 new Zulu words.
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Preparing for a rape trial
In South Africa, statistics say, on average, every four minutes someone gets raped. Of these rapes, only 66 196 incidents are reported to police, of those only 4 501 result in convictions. Redi speaks to Prof Bonita Meyersfeld, Head of Gender at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: Forgiving
The month of February marks 23 years since the release from prison of Nelson Mandela. A man whom many may see as the embodiment of forgiveness. Dr Schomer and Redi talk about forgiveness and the benefits of being able to forgive.
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Who owns public spaces?
Redi speaks to Lesley Perkes, 51-year-old public art guru who delights in using the city as a playground. Perkes commissioned a concrete sculpture of a double bed with concrete pillows and duvet outside her Troyeville home.
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One billion Rising
One billion Rising is a global initiative founded by Eve Ensler of the 'Vagina Monologues'. One Billion Rising is encouraging a billion people around the globe to strike dance and rise on the 14 February, Valentine’s Day, to come together in one voice with unity and solidarity. Redi speaks to coordinator for One Billion Rising’s Gillian Schutte and Karabo an activist, rape survivor and poet.
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Is there space for a new opposition party?
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, former anti-apartheid activist, doctor, academic and a successful businesswoman is rumoured to be launching a new political party this week. Redi speaks to Professor Adam Habib on whether there is space in the country’s political landscape for a new opposition party.
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Gym Contracts
People join a gym with the intention of getting the most out of their memberships, but most stop going to the gym regularly before their contracts expire. The new year resolutions have passed, the motivation is gone and there just isn’t time for the gym. Redi speaks to consumer law expert about cancelling gym contracts.
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The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues is made up of a varying number of monologues read by a varying number of women, initially, Eve Ensler, writer of the play performed every monologue herself, with subsequent performances featuring three actresses, and more recent versions featuring a different actress for every role. Actor Rosie Motene will be performing at the Wits Theater to raise funds and awareness for the One Billion Rising campaign. Redi speaks to Rosie Motene.
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A passion for horses
We spoke to the Maloi brothers Kutloano, 13, and Sefanya, 11, who are making their way in the tough world of competitive show-jumping. They revealed – with broad smiles - the dedication necessary to go to the top of their sport.
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Lead SA – Confronting violence against women and children
Our LeadSA feature focused on Bobby Rodwell, the campaign director for Drumming to End Violence against Women and Children. She said the campaign – involving street parades with dozens of drummers - hopes to go national from Durban to Dakar and then global from Lagos to London.
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Construction cartels in the spotlight
Redi spoke to Trudi Makhaya head of advocacy and stakeholder relations at the Competition Commission about the alleged R30bn construction cartel which pushed up the price of South Africa’s major developments in recent years. We also picked up on Aveng Group CEO Roger Jardine’s interview earlier.
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Help me apologise
Redi received an email from Mbali who wanted to apologise to her boyfriend Zama whom she cheated on. Redi spoke to Mbali who told Zama how sorry she was for the things she had done and hoped that he would take her back.
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Cosatu’s place within the Tripartite Alliance
On Monday this week, the ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said the ANC would "leave no stone unturned" in making education an essential service. Gwede Mantashe further said trade unions had a right to react, but the ANC had to "think broader than narrow interests" of labour. "We can’t just think narrowly, education is essential for society to uplift itself". Redi speaks to EWN reporter Mandy Rossouw.
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Corruption in the public health sector
About R6 billion was spent irregularly for the financial 2011/2012 in the public health sector. This is according to a presentation by the Wits School of Public Health. Redi speaks to Professor Laetitia Rispel.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: Rebuilding self confidence
Everyday life throws punches at us, we make mistakes which bruises our egos, self-esteem and confidence so much that it’s difficult to show our faces or make decisions. Dr Schomer looks at rebuilding self-confidence.
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How to get your electricity bill down
The NERSA hearing last week in to ESKOM’s proposals to raise electricity prices at 16 percent annually for the next five years have left many in a state of anxiety. Redi speaks to Dr John Ledger, Professor of Energy at the University of Johannesburg.
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The future of the 13 year old Limpopo who was married to...
Last week [Thursday] The Sowetan reported a story of a 13 year old epileptic girl who got married to a 57 year old Sangoma in a Limpopo village. Today Redi speaks to the NPA, the Traditional Healers Organisation and Limpopo MEC for Health and Social development about the future of the little girl and her case.
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LeadSA: LoveWorx movement for young people
LoveWorx is a movement for young people, parents, schools and other organisations who share the mandate to support and guide young people through challenges they face at home, school, work environments and relationships with peers and partners. Redi speaks to the founder Koketso Mentoor.
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Outrage at 57 year old sangoma's marriage to a 13 year...
The Sowetan reported on Thursday that a 57 year old sangoma had married a 13 year old epileptic girl in Modimolle, Limpopo, so he could monitor her trouble with her ancestors. Redi speaks to Cornelius Monama Spokesperson for the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, who said the ministry will follow-up on the little girl’s case, Brigadier Hangwana Mulaudzi of the Limpopo SAPS, who explained how charges against the sangoma never got to court and Lisa Vetten an...
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People in SA are starving due to high food prices
A five-year study by the University of Cape Town’s African Food Security Unit Network has exposed a food crisis that constitutes a “death sentence” for many and which the government has labelled as “serious”. Redi speaks to Dr Jane Battersby-Lennard Researcher at the African Food Security Unit Network at UCT.
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Basic Education Charter
The South African Human Rights Commission has developed a Basic Education Charter which aims to provide a common, legally grounded planning, monitoring and advocacy framework for use by the SAHRC and all relevant stakeholders, in their work. Redi speaks Lindiwe Mokate who is a Commissioner at the SAHRC.
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Arms-deal: Credibility of the Seriti Commission
This week, the chairperson of the arms procurement commission, Judge Willie Seriti, has rejected Mokgale Norman Moabi's challenge to take a lie-detector test. Terry Crawford-Browne, an expert on the arms deal, told Redi he is convinced there is a “second agenda” behind Judge Seriti’s handling of the latest commission and claims former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair should have been sub-poenaed when he visited the country last year.
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All about political funding
Reports in the New Age newspaper that the DA leader Helen Zille had gone to the Gupta family’s estate in Johannesburg in 2011 to ask for a donation, bring once again puts the spotlight on the issue of political funding and the lack of transparency by political parties on who the donors are. Redi speaks to Judith February, Executive Director, Democracy and Governance at the HSRC.
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Dr Helgo Schomer: Why am I a drama queen?
A drama queen is a type of attention seeker who is overemotional, exaggerates and is prone to theatrical displays of melodrama. Their feelings range from ecstatic to suicidal, but rarely is there any middle ground between these two extremes. Redi speaks to Dr Schomer about this and how one can deal with a drama queen.
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Report on Nkandla: does it vindicate the president or...
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says “there is no evidence that public money was used to fund upgrades at the private residence of President Jacob Zuma in Nkandla". Redi speaks to Adriaan Basson assistant editor of the City Press, Pierre de Vos, constitutional law expert and DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko.
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Consumer Focus: Consumer Behaviour
According to a recent report by Accenture, businesses that capitalise on ‘major changes in consumer behaviour can generate significant growth over the next few years’. Redi speaks to Accenture’s Strategy and Sustainability director Grant Hatch about changes in consumer behaviour.
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Nadia Neophytou – news from the US
Nadia is currently at the Sundance Film Festival - the first big film festival of the year. She also talks about Barack Obama Inauguration, which she covered over the weekend.
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LeadSA: 27 year old fundraiser for SOS Children’s Village
Lizo Tom, a 27 year old fundraiser for SOS Children’s Village in Mamelodi, seems like a normal person when you meet him but he has had an incredible journey. Lizo Tom was born in Port Elizabeth in 1985. His mother gave birth to him prematurely at seven months. Sadly, she decided that she could not handle having a baby, left him in the incubator at the hospital and fled. She told her family that she had a miscarriage.
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Western Cape school denies Muslim siblings entry for...
Two siblings Sakeenah and Bilaal Dramat, new students at Eben Dnges High School, have not attended school for five days after the school's principal, Wilfred Taylor, told their parents the children would not be allowed into the school as long as they wore their head dresses. Redi speaks to the Department of Education and education specialist Graeme Bloch.
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