Production by Michael Taylor
Rhodes University journalism student Michael Taylor discusses freedom of speech and the issue of censorship in our modern world, from new terms of service on social media platforms to attacks on journalists and the growing influence of increasingly authoritarian governments.
Production by Khethiwe Shobede
Lockdown Sports looks at a young South African woman, Yolanda Jiyane who brings kids from her neighbourhood and teaches them volleyball. In the Corona virus lockdown this is more than just teaching them about the sport, but also taking them away from toxic and crowded environments.
Production by Luvo Mnyobe
A Rhodes University journalism student question’s whether President Cyril Ramaphosa is the man to clean up the ANC’s troubled image with corruption.
The feature news story deals with allegations of corruption against Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko’s husband, and then discusses the history of the ANC’s corruption and its defense of leaders alleged to be corrupt under the Zuma era.
Production by Khaka Ngcofe
Masincedane Cynthia’s Soup kitchen is managed by Thabisa Bhelwana. With her huge heart and through donations, Thabisa wakes up to cook a hearty meal for her neighbours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. After seeing that many homes struggle to put a meal on the table as they rely on social grants and many have lost their jobs due to the covid-19 pandemic. Children who relied on the feeding scheme at school are not getting that as schools are closed.
Production by Khaka Ngcofe
A woman in Makhanda Grahamstown decided to start a soup kitchen with the help of Makana Revive when she saw how covid-19 affected her community. Yandiswa Madinda dedicates Tuesdays and Thursdays to providing a meal to her community. As long lines of hungry people line up and the food sometimes runs out she always makes a plan and is hoping she gets more donations…