Podcasts
Exploring Consent – Part 2
In this episode, Phinius Sebetsane joins us to unpack the deeper layers of consent, focusing on how it applies to both men and women. We explore the significance of clear communication, mutual respect, and understanding in fostering healthy relationships. The conversation highlights how consent is often misinterpreted, the societal pressures faced by men, and the importance of addressing these misconceptions to build trust and accountability. This episode calls for an inclusive dialogue on consent, emphasizing that it’s a responsibility shared by everyone.
Credits:
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Sound: Karabo Rej
Technical Support: Corne Kritzinger
Content Lead: Merlize Jogiat
Gender Chats Podcast – Embracing Healthy Masculinity in Romantic Relationships
In this insightful episode we unpack what healthy masculinity looks like through the lens of community developer practitioner specialising in clinical research (HIV prevention Advocacy), Generation G Champion and life Coach, Neo Iyana Masilela and Public Health Expert, Zibusiso Msimanga.
Credits:
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Sound: Karabo Rej
Content Lead: Ntsiki Khunju
Gender Chats Podcast – Unpacking Healthy Masculinity in the Home
In this deeply insightful episode, Craig Wilkinson, author, speaker, and founder of programs that champion healthy masculinity and fatherhood unpacks the profound impact of safe masculinity within the home and how it shapes the lives of children. This episode is a heartfelt call to action for men to redefine masculinity—not as dominance, but as a powerful combination of strength and vulnerability that transforms lives.
Credits:
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Sound: Karabo Rej
Technical Support: LS Gumede
Research: Merlize Jogiat
Gender Chats Podcast – Embracing Healthy Masculinity in Fatherhood
This episode unpacks how fathers use or allow their masculine energy in their parenting responsibilities. Inspired by the Men Enough campaign, this episode looks at the drivers of the masculinity in fathering children, and investigates if fathering is dependent on the gender of the child or its conviction. Joined by Arnold Sibanda Director of Black Male Positivity Project and Patrick Lehana who is a full-time father to a girl and boy child. This conversation seeks to identify and teach about healthy and positive masculinity so fathers can teach the same to their children irrespective of gender of the child.
Credits:
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Sound: Karabo Rej
Technical Support: Ls Gumede
Content Lead: Sir Bongani Luvalo
The Power of Positive Storytelling in Gender Justice
In this episode, Merlize Jogiat and Samm Marshall explore the impact of positive storytelling in driving awareness and action around gender justice and gender-based violence (GBV). They discuss how Social TV is at the forefront of telling compelling stories that highlight progress and solutions in the fight for gender equity. By focusing on good news stories and uplifting narratives, the conversation emphasizes how positive storytelling can inspire change, shift perspectives, and foster a deeper understanding of social issues
Credits:
Sound: Flue
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Research: Merlize Jogiat
Facilitator: Merlize Jogiat
Technical Support: L.S. Gumede
Sound Engineer: Karabo Rej
Season 2 Episode 3: Unpaid Care Work
Names: Zamayirha Peter in conversation with Neo Iyana Masilela, Spheh Bhengu, Nonkosi Mrawushe and Thembelihle Madi
Credits:
Host: Zamayirha Peter
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Research: Ntsiki Khunju
Technical Support: Jenniffer Mdluli
Podcast Editor: Karabo Rej
Season 2 Episode 2: What is a Pronoun?
Names: Yolanda Dyantyi, Snazzy Stories, Nonhlanhla Radebe, and Mogau Makitla.
Credits:
Host: Yolanda Dyantsyi
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Research: Selokela Molamodi
Technical Support: Lonwabo Kente
Podcast Editor: Karabo Rej
Season 2 Episode 1: Meet The Generation G Champions
Names: Selokela Molamodi, Nomthandazo Shabangu, Mordecai Ndlovu
Credits:
Host: Zamayirha Peter
Producer: Zamayirha Peter
Research: Nontsikelelo Khunju
Technical Support: Lonwabo Kente
Podcast Editor: Karabo Ramuhashi
Season 1 Episode 5: Beyond the elections
What the continued conversation and activity should be. A special facilitated by Jamie Mighti in conversation with Tebogo Suping and Bongani Matomela.
Season 1 Episode 4: A zoom into political parties
Who is on the polls and what do they stand for? A 60-minute special by Selokela “Slu” Molamodi in conversation with Kesiwe KF Malindi.
Season 1 Episode 3: IEC: What to know in the lead up to elections
What to know in the lead-up to the elections, the rules and regulations in conversation with the IEC’s Linda Manetsi, facilitated by Tebelelo Lentsoane and Lebohang Zimba.
Season 1 Episode 2: My Relationship with the Polls
29TH of May is Elections Day, some will be using the day as a public holiday others will use it as a day to galvanise their communities. Listen to three perspectives from a young person who is voting, one on the fence and one who is not voting. – led and facilitated by Selokela “Slu” Molamodi and Kesiwe “KF” Malindi, in Conversation with David Llydall, Nathacia Olivier and Ayanda Tankiso.
Season 1 Episode 1: Listen to our Freedom Day Special
As narrated through Baba’ Seth Mazibuko, what 30 years of Freedom Means from a man whose arrest and sentencing to Robben Island in his youth, influenced youth activism into this Democracy. In this episode and in conversation with Zamayirha Peter, Bab’Mazibuko describes the gains and losses of 1994, he touches on the Fees Must Fall movement , and critically addresses the policies of the sitting administration and the culture of youth activism in 2024.
The Learning Lunch – Communications Tools & Active Citizenry
Many civil society organisations (CSOs) have placed promoting active citizenry at the core of their strategies. Generally speaking, active citizenry refers to individuals participating in the social and political affairs of their communities to promote equity and inclusion, improve living conditions and hold elected officials accountable.
In this Best Bite podcast, we are talking about communications tools for promoting active citizenry. We speak to two people who are involved in digital advocacy and network building in civil society: Zamayirha Peter, Communications Manager at ACTIVATE! Change Drivers, and Emma O’Shaughnessy, Project Lead of Amplify, Mobilise, Change.
How to Hire a President: Young South Africans are confused about who to vote for. This year, there are dozens of parties to choose from on the ballot paper. But for many young voters, having lots of options doesn’t make it any easier. With a presidential election just around the corner, Radio Workshop reporter Naomi Grewan asks young people “Why?” and “How are you going to figure it out?”.
3 Feb 2024 – Power FM – Power Weekend Breakfast | It’s voter registration weekend, the youth network Activate Change Drivers is embarking on a national campaign in partnership with the UNDP to get every young person in the country to register to vote.
4 Feb 2024 – SAFM – Weekend View | Join us as we focus on the barriers faced by people in registering to vote.
5 Feb 2024 – SAFM – The Talking Point | Join us as we chat about the IEC voter registration drive concluded this weekend, and the discussion on the role citizens play to get young people to participate in the elections.
Activate! Connect: Young, Bold & Fearless Entrepreneurs – The state of our youth under unprecedented times with Nathacia Olivier & Dwaine Fish
Activate! Connect: Young, Bold & Fearless Entrepreneurs with Ratiwe Sehlata and Nathacia Olivier – Ep 1
ACTIVATING CHANGE: Young, bold & fearless entrepreneurs. The podcast is a series of conversations about thriving young people who are bold, fearless and thriving in business yet unpacking real-life issues related to the issues of unemployment, their failures, the South African red-tapping system and corruption plus any solutions that could be implemented, and help resolve what they are burdened with.
Activate! Connect: Expanding Reach with Kneo Mogkopa and Zamayirha Peter
ACTIVATE! Radio is a project by ACTIVATE! Change Drivers. A national network of more than 4325 young leaders connected by their love for South Africa and the work they are doing towards building a better South Africa.
ACTIVATE! Radio is about young people sharing their experiences and innovative ideas to South Africa and the rest of the world. We broadcast and reach communities in various provinces and have great partnerships with various Radio Stations.
