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Guest: Hlubi Shivhanda, Operations Samsung Electronics Officer Manager SAMSUNG – Earth Day Showcase the Samsung brand’s commitment to the environment and how we envision a world where technology can exist together with people to preserve this planet for our future generations. Opening Billboard Script: Earth Day is a globally recognised day commemorated on 22 April annually – a stark reminder that everyone has the responsibility to protect our planet and a perfect moment for all of us to demonstrate our support to the environment. Samsung continues building on our environmental strategy “Everyday Sustainability” – a sustainability vision for the brand focused on creating sustainable products for our customers and how these can be designed to benefit the environment. As technology driven company, Samsung is committed to implementing innovative, energy saving technologies in home appliance, mobile and consumer electronics products — with the goal of lowering power consumption levels by an average of 30 percent by 2030 compared to like products released in 2019. Closing Billboard Script: Samsung firmly believes that the brand’s competitiveness and sustainable growth goes hand-in-hand with harnessing its technological solutions to preserve the environment and contribute to building a better world. Also, as a business, Samsung is well aware of the fact that consumers now want to live more sustainably, but they do not think that a climate-friendly lifestyle is easy Keep up to date with Samsung’s sustainability efforts across the brand’s product on: Twitter: @SamsungMobileSA Facebook: @SamsungMobileSA Instagram: samsungsa Samsung’s Newsroom: www.samsung

WORD DOMINATION Where I Fit is the story of a little puzzle piece who can't quite figure out where she fits in. Come along and learn with her the importance of being unique and special and how it takes all of us to create a colourful, beautiful world. It is written and illustrated by the young 6 year old author herself GUEST: HALLELUJAH KHUMALO - Author and Illustrator “Where I Fit” (INSTUDIO) When and why did you decide to write a book? How did you decide on the title “Where I Fit” and what is the story you wanted to tell? Do you enjoy drawing; tell us about the illustration in the book? How do you feel now that you have a book that has your name on it? Please read a few pages from the book? What would you like for all the children of South Africa and the world to learn from your book? Where can we buy the book? Written by a 6 year old, Where I Fit tells the story of fitting in whilst celebrating one's individual quirks and differences, from a unique and authentic child's perspective. @WHEREIFITBYHALLELUJAH on Social Media

THOUGHTLEADERS: International relocation 101 - would you ever consider moving to another country, what would be the necessary considerations and possible challenges? GUEST: IAN PETTEY - MD Africa at Crown Relocations Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, one of the most stress-inducing aspects of emigrating can be packing up your home. An international move requires far more planning and preparation than a domestic move including the decision around which relocation service provider you can use to transport your prized possessions to a new country. This article unpacks the details of packing to emigrate. Central to ensuring you make the most cost-effective choices for your international move is how you will package and transport your possessions to your new home. How do you decide between taking a cube or a full container load (FCL) which refers to 20-foot container (6m long) or 40-foot container (12m long)? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, in this article, we will focus on the benefits of a cube. Size counts when emigrating Once you know which country you are moving to start researching the size of homes in your destination country. South African homes tend to be a lot larger than homes in Europe for example, so that six-seater L-shaped sofa and your 600-litre double door fridge are likely to be too big to fit into a standard home abroad eliminating the need for shipping your entire household. A cube or groupage is the perfect fit if you have decided not to take all your household possessions. Essentially, you will be sharing a container with other people moving to similar international locations using your relocation service provider (each customer’s possessions are packed into separate cubes which are clearly market). Consolidating several customers’ cubes into one shipping container, means you pay only for the volume you need - far cheaper than airfreight or a direct LCL (less-than-container load service) but with the same level of service, convenience, and security as a FCL. Cost efficiency Most corporates offer a moving allowance which emigrants need to use to cover air fares, removal costs, housing etc. One of the biggest advantages of using a cube is that it is often more cost-effective than using a container. When you use a container, you are essentially renting the entire container, regardless of how much space you use. This can be expensive, especially if you are not transporting a large volume of belongings. A cube, on the other hand, is usually smaller and more customizable, allowing you to pay only for the space you need. It is also important to carry out a replacement costing exercise in terms of buying new furniture when you arrive versus taking some of your signature pieces and appliances. This will ensure you don’t ship items unnecessarily. Embrace technology Technology has made getting a quote for your international move simple, and convenient. It can be as simple as booking a consultative video call and showing the consultant the items you want to move as you walk through your home. Within a few days, you will receive a tailored service proposal which is far quicker and more flexible than a traditional in-home consultation, but you still enjoy all the benefits of getting support from a relocation consultant. Packing up This will likely come as a relief to most people, for insurance purposes your relocation service provider will have to pack all of these items and load them into the container for you. Not only does this mean one less action on your (very long) to-do list, but it also means customs clearance in your country of destination will go smoothly too. Once the cube is packed, it can be transported directly to the port for loading onto the ship, eliminating the need for additional transportation. Essential Tips for Packing a Container for International Move Research your new country's customs regulations: Different countries have different customs regulations when it comes to importing goods. Before you start packing, research what you can and cannot bring into your new country. Some countries may have restrictions on certain items such as food, plants, or electronics. Declutter before you pack: Get rid of any items you haven't used or worn in the last six months. This will not only help you with the moving process but also allow you and your family to process the fact that you are moving. It’s difficult to declutter with small children, so do it when the time is right. Decluttering will help you arrive in your new country organized and with only the items you need and cherish. Label boxes and make lists of contents: There is nothing worse than not being able to find that one particular item you need urgently when you are unpacking. Creating a system of numbering the boxes then listing all the contents in a document which you can refer to once you start unpacking will make a massive difference in getting organised on the other side. Don't bring

GUEST: ADVOCATE PAUL HOFFMAN – Director Accountability NOW THOUGHTLEADERS Fighting corruption: Why we need an ombud for whistle-blowers now (Opinion piece written in the Daily Maverick) by Advocate Paull Hoffman Retired judges in South Africa are often referred to as part of the national treasure of the country. Long and distinguished careers in the service of the public by dispensing justice impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice make them so. They reach retirement age at the height of their powers and are sought after in the chairing of arbitrations, commissions of inquiry and other activities suitable to their lofty status. Whistle-blowers are also part of the national treasure of the land. They are the lifeblood of the anti-corruption efforts so sorely needed in this time of kleptocracy, state capture and grand corruption. Without their testimony the criminal justice administration is hamstrung in its investigation and prosecution of crimes of greed committed by those who illicitly divert public funds for their own private gain. But instead of being honoured and respected, whistle-blowers find themselves reviled, impoverished, unemployed, ill and isolated. They are regarded as “impimpis” by far too many people who should know better. Others who have written at length about the need to protect whistle-blowers, about the inadequacy of the existing laws and about the urgent need to change the system to better protect those who take the risks inherent in blowing the whistle on wrongdoing are all correct to highlight the plight of those brave individuals who nevertheless raise their heads above the parapet. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-04-10-fighting-corruption-why-we-need-an-ombud-for-whistle-blowers-now/ Others who have written at length about the need to protect whistle-blowers, about the inadequacy of the existing laws and about the urgent need to change the system to better protect those who take the risks inherent in blowing the whistle on wrongdoing are all correct to highlight the plight of those brave individuals who nevertheless raise their heads above the parapet. There is remedial legislation in the pipeline, but the process is too slow to bring immediate relief. The GIBS “white paper” on whistle-blowing is an example of the type of effort expended to alleviate the current plight of whistle-blowers. A petition calling on President Ramaphosa to prioritise action to protect whistle-blowers has been signed by more than 25,000 people. One “workaround” solution immediately available at minimal cost and with maximum impact is the notion of having an ombud for whistle-blowers. An official who is approachable in confidence by those contemplating whistle-blowing who can help and guide them either toward officially sanctioned protection or to keep their identities secret from those involved in the malfeasance in question. The ideal group from which to draw the ombud personnel is from the ranks of retired judges. They are all already on the payroll of the state because judges are appointed for life. The work of an ombud, duly supported by a secretariat, is not of an unnecessarily onerous nature to those with the qualifications and knowledge of the law that our retired judges have accumulated in the course of their careers. Initially one ombud at the seat of each High Court and a chief ombud presiding over the structure of the “Office for the Ombud for Whistle-blowers” should provide welcome relief to our beleaguered whistle-blowers. There are manifest opportunities for rotating personnel so that the burden of work for the ombud is not borne on too few shoulders. There is precedent for this type of solution to the problems of whistle-blowers in SA. The state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany has just such an office, occupied by a retired police official.

GUEST: BOITUMELO KEETSE - Founder of the Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation COMMUNITY: Helping children with autism to lead happy and fulfilling lives: Gauteng-based Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation to hold a Gala Dinner to mark Autism Month and raise funds for the Thulasizwe Autism School World Autism Awareness Month is celebrated worldwide in April every year and is dedicated to raising awareness and sharing insights about this complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and engage with other people. While the incidence of autism is on the rise in countries around the world, it has been called a quiet health crisis as it does not receive nearly as much attention as physical illnesses like diabetes and cancer. Yet, with the right support, both children and adults on the autism spectrum can lead happy and fulfilling lives. To put the condition into perspective, recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US indicates that approximately 1 out of every 44 children (around 2%) in that country have been identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). And, although similar data is not available in South Africa, experts in the field estimate that local prevalence broadly tracks that in the US. Children from low-income homes are, however, disproportionately affected as these households have little or no access to information, specialised medical facilities or treatment. “This represents not only a major gap in our healthcare system, but also a lost opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with ASD,” says Florence Dzedzemane head teacher at the Thulasizwe Autism School in Orlando West, Soweto. “And, needless to say, one of the greatest challenges we face is raising the funding necessary to provide the kind of specialised services they need in order to develop their potential and participate in family and social life.” Raising a child with ASD is not easy for parents, she says, especially as children with the disorder often have difficulty in conveying meaning through speech or by using non-verbal cues. This can make communication very difficult because the child might not understand the need to reciprocate when the parent has said something or, indeed, might not know how to do that. These problems are frequently exacerbated by a lack of social understanding so it is Thulasizwe’s mission is to offer children and families a range of interventions to help them deal with ASD collectively as a family. As part of its annual fundraising programme, Bohale Ba Rena (BBR) and Sandton-based law firm, Kekana Hlatswayo Radebe Attorneys (KHR), will be hosting a Gala Dinner to mark Autism Month and to raise funds for Thulasizwe . The dinner will be held on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton and BBR is inviting supporters to purchase corporate tickets for the event. “Many children with ASD have special educational needs and, until very recently, there were only nine autism-specific public schools in South Africa,” says Boitumelo Keetse, the founder of the Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation While government opened an additional 18 autism-specific schools in 2018, they generally have long waiting lists, which means that many children with ASD do not have access to educational facilities that can cater to their needs. “That’s why we’ve partnered with KHR to assist Thulasizwe,” she says. “The school offers specialised educational services for children with ASD and caters for the early childhood phase, the foundation phase and the senior phase as well as offering vocational training.” With government under pressure to provide both general and specialised services for millions of children in underprivileged communities, it is critical for civil society to play an active role in supporting institutions like Thulasizwe. “People with ASD need special skills to be able to navigate the social world and to lead happy and productive lives,” says Sophie Thabang ‘Peppy’ Kekana, KHR’s Managing Director.

GUEST: Nakhane Nakhane – Standing in the way Nakhane – You’ve got me Nakhane – If you were to complain

GUEST: CHRISÉL ATTEWELL – Visual Artist Attewell invites the public to explore a fictional landscape created in the gallery space, where she contemplates the possible futures of the Cape landscape as predicted by scientists at the start of the Anthropocene era. The exhibition highlights the global concern of climate change, which has been brought on by humanity's negative impact on the planet's ecosystems, resulting in melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and an increased risk of desertification. The weather report promised RAIN is an exhibition based on the artist's own walks through the local terrain, with the aim to reveal insights into the often implicit, yet deeply meaningful, relationship between self and the landscape. Chrisél's work questions how we can engage with our landscapes differently to bring about partial healing. By suggesting practices of wayfaring and 'polite curiosity', Attewell invites us to look closer, to engage more, and to consider more carefully the shape and depth of the footprints we leave behind. The exhibition offers a platform for contemplation and reflection on our relationship with the environment, and the impact of our actions on the planet's ecosystems. The exhibition also emphasizes the importance of artists in raising awareness and provoking conversations about climate change. Through her exploration of the Cape landscape, Attewell presents an alternative perspective on how we can engage with our environment, urging us to take more responsibility for our actions and the impact they have on the planet's ecosystems. The Weather Report Promised Rain is a timely exhibition that encourages us to consider the future of the planet's ecosystems and how we can work towards creating a more sustainable future. https://bermancontemporary.com/exhibitions-the-weather-report-promised-rain/

GUEST: MAMA HILDA TLOUBATLA - Member of the Mahotella Queens JSB SESSION HE AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS LIVE AT THE MARKET THEATRE Two of South Africa’s most enduring and well-loved groups have teamed up for a new album which will be launched with a series of concerts. The album will be launched 5 May 2023. Their new album Hello Hello “A Forty Year Anniversary”, will be released 5 May on all digital platforms. Incredible as it may seem, the album brings together these two iconic South African groups for the very first time. The album, produced by Dan Chiorboli and two-time Grammy Award winner John Lindemann, includes a mix of reworked old favorites and new songs recorded in a contemporary style which preserves the groups’ traditional identities and retains the soul and emotion of both groups’ originality. The album will be followed up by three live concerts at The Market Theatre, a venue that has been closely associated with both groups during their long and illustrious careers. The Market Theatre concerts take place in May (Friday 5 & Saturday 6 at 7.30 pm and Sunday 7 at 3pm). Tickets are R150 pp to make block bookings and discounts please contact Anthony Ezeoke 011 832 1641ext 203/ 083 246 4950. Background The African Jazz Pioneers celebrate their 40 th Anniversary as a group in 2023 and have provided the musical tapestry for the South African liberation movement over the last forty years. The late Ntemi Piliso, leader and founding member, nourished the group from their humble roots to their current international acclaim. In the early 1950s, Ntemi and his “Alexandra All-Star Band” were at the cutting edge of South Africa’s proud music scene, blending American urban big band style with traditional Majuba and Marabi music influences. It seems incredible that the background to the African Jazz Pioneers stretches way back to the fifties when jazz was in fashion and big bands were the name of the game – and Sophiatown and Dorkay House were well-known melting pots of colour and culture. After the easing of the cultural boycott in 1990, the African Jazz Pioneers were among the first to travel abroad, headlining jazz venues, festivals and concerts in Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. They shared the stage with artists like global stars such as Youssou N'Dour, Quincy Jones, Manhattan Transfer, The Neville Brothers, Chick Corea, Gilberto Gil, Salif Keita, Nina Simone and Rita and Ziggy Marley. Led by Mpho Sithole, the current Pioneers line-up includes some of the original veterans together with a rhythm section of fresh young talents who are learning from the masters but incorporating their own influences into the Pioneers’ unique sound. It is true to say that the group has reached everybody in South Africa, from hipsters to liberation movements. The original Mahotella Queens were formed in 1964 and are noted by their distinct vocal harmony sound, guitar-led mbaqanga music, and fast stage dancing. Hilda Tloubatla of the Mahotella Queens Biography Hilda was born in 1942 in Payneville, Springs. Her family were forced to move to Kwa-Thema Township as a result of the Group Areas Act, where she continues to live today. By 1964, Hilda had become a well-known name having paid her dues as a singer in the church choir and as a performer in and around Johannesburg. She was soon scouted and recruited into the Mahotella Queens, becoming the lead of the group, and a renowned name in Mbaqanga music signed to Gallo Record Company. In 1968 she married and had three daughters. In 1984 along with Mahlathini and the maestro producer West Nkosi, Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens went on to capture the international world. Sadly when Simon Nkabinde (Mahlathini) and West Nkosi passed on, the Mahotella Queens went into mourning but Hilda was determined to fight to keep the sound of Mbaqanga alive and the three Mahotella Queens, led by Hilda, formed a new band and began touring much to the delight of fans around the world. As part of their journey, they began to pass their skills onto the younger generation and when the time came for two of the original members, Mildred Ngxola and Nobesuthu Mbada, to retire, Amanda Nkosi and Nonku Maseko joined as the two new Queens. I would like to use a quote that I recently read on the South African Government page in honour of Mam Hilda Tloubatla receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze (for outstanding contributions in traditional music) : Hilda Tloubatla’s life has been one of light and shadow, with outstanding personal triumphs darkened by period of personal sadness and bitterness. But through it all runs the golden thread of her voice and her great musical talent that have truly blessed thelives of those around her.

Guest: Dr Kira Erwin

GUEST: NICO SMIT

GUESS THE DESTINATION: The first Orcas (killer whale) was sighted in this area since November 2022, where are we today? GUEST: PATTY BUTTERWORTH– CEO of Plett Tourism Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks. To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves. Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary. Whales come near the coast in migration season. Orcas, or killer whales, are seen infrequently in our bay as they prefer the deeper waters of the open ocean outside the bay’s protection but they do wander into shallower waters occasionally to hunt or feed. A sighting such as this is always a cause for celebration and interest as the season moves closer to winter – known as Whale Season in Plett. This, amongst others, is the simplest reason why the Plett Ocean Festival and associated Marine Science Symposium, now in their second year, are so vital to the town’s annual calendar: winter is a time of great abundance of marine life, gentle sunshine and great activity beneath the waves. This year’s festival will take place from 30 June – 9 July 2023 with the symposium held once again at the Beacon Island Resort on 30 June, 1 & 2 July 2023. Plett Tourism’s communications manager, Janet Middleton, a former scuba diving instructor, says: “Sighting orcas in Plett has always caused quite a stir because they usually spend their time further offshore. However, it’s a testament to the exciting and unpredictable nature of the marine environment that you never quite know what you’ll see or what will surface. It’s part of why we love the ocean so much and never more so than during whale season in the winter months.” What do you call sixteen orcas cruising across Plettenberg Bay on an ordinary Wednesday in March? You call it a great day to be at sea and a sign that the ocean is shaking off its summer skin and beginning to roll out a spectacle like no other. According to reports, orcas were first sighted by the marine safari at Ocean Safaris. However, young videographer Max Morris on safari with Ocean Blue Adventures filmed the footage below. These 16 apex predators are the first spotted in the bay since November of last year.

GUEST: FRANSCOIS BOUDA - Art Program Officer Africa No Filter ARE YOU AFRICA’S NEXT TOP COMEDIAN? The Search in On; The Africa No Filter Comedy Lab is looking for you. The Africa No Filter Comedy Lab is looking for talented African comedians to develop fresh and unfiltered content about Africa. We are looking for funny, unique content that changes how the world sees your community, country or the continent. Comedians who join the ANF Comedy Lab will get grants of up to $3,000 to create new 10-minute skits. Comedians will also be supported to take their storytelling to the next level through masterclasses and mentorship. They’ll also get marketing support to amplify their skits. Skits created through the ANF Comedy Lab will also have a digital showcase. To get a chance at this opportunity, you need to create one comedy skit that’s between 45 seconds and one minute long and post it on your Facebook page, Instagram or Tik Tok. You must tag @Africanofilter and use the hashtags #ANFComedyLab and #BetterRepresentation. The skit should carry a powerful storyline that positively portrays an African country or Africa or challenge pre-existing African stereotypical narratives in a funny, ground-breaking and engaging way. After creating your skit, you must submit an online application on ANF’s website. Make sure you include links to your skits. The content can be delivered in English or French. Winners will be selected on the quality of content, comedic delivery, relevance to ANF’s mission of telling African stories beyond stereotypes, and audience engagement across social media. Eligibility: • Open to African comedians aged over 18 and based anywhere on the continent. • Comedians must have a combined audience of minimum 3,000 followers on Instagram, their Facebook page and TikTok. • Only individual comedians can apply. • The comedian must be unsigned (not represented by an agent or management company). • All forms of comedy are welcomed (stand-up, music, sketch, etc.) as long as they are delivered in a digital format and are completely original, innovative and exciting.Submissions • Step 1: Create one comedy skit that’s between 45 seconds and one minute long and post it on your Facebook page, Instagram or Tik Tok. You must tag @Africanofilter and use the hashtags #ANFComedyLab and #BetterRepresentation. Remember to drive engagement of your skit by asking your audience to Like, Share and Comment. • Step 2: Submit an online application on ANF’s website. Make sure you include the link to your skit. • All content can be delivered in English or French. https://africanofilter.org/anf-comedy-lab?token=v1VWY5z6yVIzLcCkYmmygDofSK5mwoa1

GUEST: BAKTI RASA - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) A sacred spiritual street festival is set for Sandton today by The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) A non- profit organisation, is hosting a spiritual street party today Saturday, 15 th April 2023, on the streets of Sandton, followed by a vegan and vegetarian food market as well as a cultural programme for visitors at its premises in Sandton. Commonly referred to as the “Ratha Yatra”, the Festival of Chariots, is a joyous event in cities around the world uniting people from all cultures, nationalities and races under the banner of spiritual unison, joyful meditation, singing and dancing. ISCKON Sandton Temple President, Vibhu Caitanya Das, explains that after the procession, everyone is invited to return to the organisation’s premises for the cultural Jagannath Market which is a vibrant celebration of vegetarian and vegan food, music, arts and dance. There are various workshops and discussions also being hosted, including a’ Wellness Studio’ that is focused on yoga, meditation and breathwork techniques, as well as several other activities and entertainment planned just for the kids. There are also various stalls selling an array of items from clothing, to jewellery, to holistic products, a gift shop, henna body art, and much more! “We invite all members of the public to join us for the Festival of Chariots on Saturday morning, followed by the festivities and food market at our premises. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere - chant, dance, and feast with friends and family. Dont miss out on this unforgettable event!” The street procession starts at 9H30 on Rivonia Road (outside the Hilton Hotel), in Sandton, and will end outside on Alice Street (outside the Virgin Active). The programme, market and festivities at ISKCON Sandton will start from 12H00 at its premises located on 11, 11th Avenue, Edenburg, Sandton. For more information, visit ISKCON Sandton: Instagram: iskcon.sandton or Facebook: @IskconSandton

GUEST: LYNETTE DENNY- Professor, Special Projects, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town #JSBHEALTH: Cervical cancer can be beaten - the key is vaccinating young girls In 2020 the World Health Organization introduced a plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The first step towards this goal is to have 90% of girls fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) by the age of 15 years. Gynaecological oncologist Lynette Denny spells out how much progress still needs to be made, and what hurdles need to be overcome. How big a threat is cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa? Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest cervical cancer diagnosesworldwide. Cervical cancer mortality rates in the region are three times higher than the global average. The burden of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa contributes to the disparity. In 2021, in southern Africa, 63.8% of women with cervical cancer were living with HIV, as were 27.4% of women in eastern Africa. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted through skin to skin contact, including sexual activity. How do countries compare in meeting the WHO target? By June 2020, more than half of the WHO member states – that’s 107 out of 194 – had introduced HPV vaccination nationwide or partially. Get your news from people who know what they’re talking about. Get newsletter The numbers showed a wide variation in coverage in different geographic regions. High-income countries such as Australia and New Zealand had the highest complete coverage with HPV vaccination at 77%. Low- and middle-income countries lagged far behind – only 41% had introduced HPV vaccination by the end of 2019. Only 20% of the eligible population in sub-Saharan Africa has been vaccinated. What’s the surest way of achieving the WHO goal? There are many important steps. A critical starting point is to gain political support for HPV vaccination. There needs to be high level collaboration between the ministries of health, education, social development and existing immunisation programmes. The most successful programmes have used school-based facilities for vaccination. But this excludes adolescents who are not in the school system, hence the need to create facility-based programmes. Widespread information and population education is critical - education campaigns should include parents, the general population, teachers and healthcare workers. An adequate supply of vaccine is crucial and the vaccine administration infrastructure must be robust. All the logistics of vaccine implementation, such as distribution, cold chain management, waste control and clinical care must be attended to. Good statistics and information should be maintained and monitored regularly. Anti-vaccination programmes need to be monitored and their allegations responded to promptly and with cultural sensitivity. https://theconversation.com/cervical-cancer-can-be-beaten-the-key-is-vaccinating-young-girls-202001

THIS WEEK IN AFRICA This Week in Africa with JAMES HALL Writer, Historian and Founder of WWW.AFRICATODAYYESTERDAY.ORG 1912 SS Titanic sinks after striking an iceberg 1178 BC Total Solar Eclipse in North Africa 1842 Swedish missionaries arrive from Jamaica in Ghana 1980 Zimbabwe Independence 1985 Africa’s 1st Film Arcade Year 300 caravans move from Sahara Dessert to West Africa 1947 Africa's 1st Radio Broadcast from Cape Town

Interview: WORD DOMINATION GUEST: Athambile Masola – Co-author of Noni Jabavu: A Stranger at Home

GUEST: JONI SYMON - Co-Founder De Novo FoodLabs

GUEST: Dr Sechaba Maape – Curator

GUEST: GUEST: Thomas Lawrence – Marketing Manager: Castle Lager

GUEST: SARAH JENKINS - Communications Manager at The French Institute of South Africa

Guest: Simon Sebag Montefiore - Best Selling Author "The World : A Family History" WORD DOMINATION: - INSTUDIO Author of prize-winning books that have been published in forty-eight languages.

Guest: Liz McDaid – Strategic Lead at The Green Connection The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just launched its latest report on the climate crisis. The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 summarizes five years of reports on global temperature rises, fossil fuel emissions and climate impacts.

Thought Leaders : Community Denis Hurley Centre's annual interfaith "Iftahr" will be held on Wednesday 29 March at 5pm to reflect on the traditions of ramadaan and lent. Guest: Raymond Perrier, Director of Denis Hurley Centre

Guest: Tshegofatso Mosiapoa - IT Student and Entrepreneur “From technologically challenged to IT Entrepreneur: A Young Girl's Inspiring Journey”.

Guest: Nick Dall - Freelance journalist, author and copywriter THOUGHTLEADER: The best things in life are free: In praise of our libraries It’s National Library Week and I thought I’d take the opportunity to sing the praises of one government institution that does still bring much value (and joy!) to its citizens.

The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in thehuman body. But scientists have made a lot of progress in understandinghow it functions. That’s important for understanding illnesses and how tomanage them. For instance, it’s important to understand that an immuneresponse takes several days to fully develop. This knowledge wouldhopefully prevent people from getting impatient and seeking inappropriatecare. GUEST: THERESA ROSSOUW – Immunologist and Professor at theUniversity of Pretoria

The inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale is underway in Jeddah, SaudiArabia. This important new event for the Muslim world features numerousAfrican artists. And the biennale’s artistic director is Sumayya Vally, aSouth African architecture professor and principal of Counterspace designstudio. A rising star in the art and architecture worlds, Vally was intent oncreating the biennale to connect with the diverse experiences of beingMuslim through ritual, practices and philosophies GUEST: SUMAYYA VALLY – Artistic Director of the Islamic Arts Biennale

A dedicated ultra – runner has done it, she set out to complete the UltraAsia Race and she did it, finishing 4th overall; all to make sure ruralchildren have school shoes. GUEST: NONTUTUKHO MGABHI – Ultra Runner

SSM MUSIC AND ARTS (Structuring Society through Music & Arts) ACELEBRATES 13 YEARS OF EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ABENEFIT GALA (23 MARCH) AND A MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL (25MARCH). GUEST: SIMON SFISO MSIZA - Founder SSM

The first report on the platform, 100+ Flavours, is an archive of SouthAfrican flavours and is the result of extensive research into the crosscultural cuisines that make up the region's rich culinary heritage. GUEST: DR. ANNA TRAPIDO - Anthropologist, Chef and Writer.

Our guest Divine Muland is a BSc in Mathematics graduate that wanted topursue a career in quantitative analytics and investments but instead herpassion in education steered her towards tutoring students. She wants to refutethe “Maths is Hard” notion GUEST: DIVINE MULAND - Mathematics Teacher / Grade 8 Head at CentennialSchools

THE CONSTITUTION HILL HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL IS BACK 25 - 26MARCH 2023 GUEST: MARK HEYWOOD - Human Rights Activist

It’s a Long Weekend, ahead of Human Rights Day. Checking your car for a longdistance drive (ahead of Monday's National Shutdown)GUEST REBANEILWE SEMAKANE - Motoring Journalist

Guest: Dr Ismail Mohamed Guest: Sibahle Khwela Guest: Yewande Omotoso Interview: GUEST PRESENTER

GUEST: DR. JANET VAN EEDEN - Award winning scriptwriter, producer, lecturer WORD DOMINATION: “CUT TO THE CHASE”

GUEST: LUNGA NQADOLO - Managing Director - The Bookery WORD DOMINATION: THE BOOKERY has a mission to put a library in every school

GUEST: Jacki Job – Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Researcher, Academic Interview – Ai – A Butoh dance about the delicacy of love

Interview: BOFA GUEST: Nqobile Mafilika

THOUGHTLEARDERS GUEST: Wesley Diphoko

GUEST: DR. GILLIAN MOONEY – Dean: Academic Development and Support at the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) THOUGHTLEADER

GUEST: ANNETTE BROKENSHA - MD Jhb Children’s Home Interview: COMMUNITY

Guest Presenter: Nimrod Nkosi Nimrod Nkosi is a South African television presenter and actor best known for presenting the live Lotto draw on e.tv and SABC2 and for hosting the youth variety show Jam Alley. He began his career in 1994 with a role on the drama series U Bambo Lwami, which he followed up with a role on the Afrikaans rugby drama Pale Toe. After that he had a five-year stint as presenter on Jam Alley, for which he won two Avanti awards as Best Presenter.Other roles include The Last Hope for the SABC1 as well as a supporting role in Soul City; and the role of Hector on the e.tv soapie Scandal!. He also hosted the late night Saturday show Your Late Mate on Soweto TV

Guest: Samke Mhlongo - founder and Chief Executive of The Next Chapter Wealth Partners Ringfence is a financial literacy chick-lit with psychological and legal themes. This captivating coming-of-age novel explores the illusions many young African women have about love, wealth, status and power in society. Ringfence, inspired by Samke Mhlongo’s real-life events. The book is set in the enigmatic world of Africa’s inconspicuous elite where wealth, power and pedigree are non-negotiable.

We have the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu. He will be chatting to us briefly about the State of the University Address that he delivered this past Friday, 10 March 2023 at the Indumiso campus in Pietermaritzburg. Prof Mthembu, please tell us briefly about what the 2023 State of the University Address was about? I hear that DUT’s current strategy is the ENVISION2030, how will the ENVISION2030 impact the lives of DUT students, staff and society at large? Why should one want to study at DUT Guest: Prof Mthembu, Vice chancellor

Viva Italia is the only thing on Kgopotso ‘KJ’ Mononyane’s mind, as the 15-year-old learner prepares to compete in the Moto3 category at the CIV Italian Motorcycle Championship in Italy later this year. The Grade 9 learner from Waterstone College in Johannesburg, a school managed by Curro Holdings, has been revving up a noisy name for himself since he began riding motorbikes five years ago. GUEST: Kgopotso ‘KJ’ Mononyane - Motorbike Bike

Historically, the terms ‘head boy’ and ‘head girl’ originated in British boarding schools in the 19th century. They were positions that were often chosen from the senior class and given privileges and duties, such as serving on school governing bodies and serving as role models for other students. Other schools and institutions of higher education, including those in other countries such as South Africa, later copied this custom, and it is still practised today. Similarly, concepts such as ‘head boy’, ‘head girl’, ‘brotherhood’ and ‘sisterhood’ remain among the longest-standing traditions and practices used in schools and post-school institutions for leadership positions as well as selected groups for men and women. The numerous and diverse gender groupings that are now present in these institutions, however, are not served by this heritage. GUEST: Siyanda Magayana - Senior Officer: Gender Equality and Anti -Discrimination Office - Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice University of the Free State

Ikageng Itireleng Ministry is a non-profit organization which uses a community outreach program approach and home based caregivers to support Orphaned/Vulnerable children and youth in Soweto. Most of Ikageng’s beneficiaries live in Youth headed households where they take on the role of a parent and look after their siblings. Other beneficiaries have terminally ill parents or live with their grandparents. GUEST: Carol Dyantyi - Founder and CEO of Ikageng itereleng Aids Ministry

GUEST: Olivia Krok - LivCurious (collaborator) Interview: International Public Art Festival