The School Placement Crisis in Western Cape: When Access to Education Becomes a Legal Battle A conversation with education advocates on the front lines With approximately 7,500 children still awaiting school placement for the 2026 academic year despite the Western Cape Education Department's reporte
Madi van Schalkwyk is the founder of A StrangerKind (ASK) and director of A Kind Agency. She shared how the idea for A StrangerKind emerged from recognizing how little people truly know about one another — and how difficult it can be to approach a stranger and start a meaningful conversation. The Co
Jerome Mzuri, founder and director of Southern Africa Youth Vision, or SAYOVI. SAYOVI is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting at-risk and underprivileged people, with a focus on youth who use drugs—both on and off the streets—as well as vulnerable migrants and those experienci
In a world that still struggles to fully embrace gender diversity, conversations like these are not just important — they are necessary. I recently had the privilege of speaking with Melody Sahiri, the Community Engagement Manager at Gender Dynamics, South Africa’s pioneering organisation dedicated
Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable option that could significantly shift how people protect themselves against HIV. Joining the conversation were representatives from the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation: Mbali Jonas, Marketing and Communications Coordinator; Nombeko Mpongo and Thando Wonxie, Med
While the start of a new academic year is often portrayed as an exciting fresh start, for many children, it brings overwhelming feelings of fear, worry, and distress. For some, this anxiety is not just about school—it can be deeply connected to childhood trauma and even post-traumatic stress disorde
The Sweet Life Diabetes Community is Africa’s largest online diabetes platform and a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people living with diabetes. Through education, advocacy, and connection, Sweet Life continues to change the way South Africans understand and manage this c
In the heart of Cape Town's communities, a quiet revolution is taking place. Since 2004, Hope House Counselling Centre has stood as a beacon of hope for survivors of gender-based violence, offering donation-based counselling and support to those who need it most. During the 16 Days of Activism campa
As we mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the Sakhisizwe team, as part of Bush Radio's Push Forward 16 days campaign , took its microphones directly to an organisation making a profound difference in our community: Home of Hope. This year's them
In a recent Bush Radio panel discussion, Retired Major General Oswald Reddy, Western Cape Police Ombudsman, and Brenda Leonard, Bush Radio Station Manager, addressed one of the most pressing issues facing South African communities: police brutality and accountability. When asked about the most commo