ImpulsRadio Africa

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Welcome to another riveting episode of the Free to Fly podcast! Get ready to be captivated as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Minah. From the streets of Gugulethu to the helm of a successful business and as an executive director of Beautiful Gate, Minah's tale is one of unwavering resilience. Prepare to be inspired as we unravel her story of overcoming obstacles, championing community cooperation, and safeguarding our children against exploitation. Don't miss out - tune in now and be part of this empowering conversation!

Today, our conversation focuses on the upcoming 2024 national elections in South Africa.Host Trenton Elsley, the Executive Director of Labour Research Service, speaks with Zwelethu Jolobe, an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Cape Town. Professor Jolobe is the author of the book "International Mediation in the South African Transition: Brokering Power in Intractable Conflicts." He has also published numerous journal articles on topics such as national and local elections, coalition politics, party financing, and conflict mediation in Africa.

Onyi Nwaneri CEO of Afrika TikkunAfrika Tikkun’s Group CEO, Dr. Onyi Nwaneri believes enabling the vulnerable to access quality education from early childhood to tertiary and beyond ultimately leads to economically empowered individuals who can create sustainable livelihoods. Yet, despite commendable efforts by government, the private and public sectors as well as civil society, a large percentage of South Africans are living in extreme poverty. Last year, 46 000 more people were without jobs in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing South Africa’s unemployment rate to 32.1%.

THE INHALE OF THE EARTH. WHERE DOES THE WATER GO? 1)Kanu Eleke Nigeria Teacher under the Arabic and Islamic Education Board in Sokoto State 2)Andreja Jezernik Slovenia Proofreader and editor, Phd in comparative literature and literary theory