We launch our first episode sitting down with Siya Fonds, Founder of Block 88 Concept Store in Maptela Soweto. Fonds  is a man who does not mince his words when it comes to the subject of pop culture in Soweto. He has taken a bold step to establish something new in the township. This is his story.

Siya Fonds: Changing pop culture in Soweto

This week's episode introduces traditional healer, Gogo Slwane, who shares her experience of the initiation she underwent in her early 30s as well as some of the negative opinions about sangomas that she's trying to change. Tune in

Gogo Slwane confronts stereotypes about sangomas

Meet Thebe Mohatle, former spokesperson of Kaizer Chiefs and Departments of Education, Social Development and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane. Mohatle is now a Director of the Homework and Career Guidance Centre in Protea North, Soweto. A centre focused on a holistic approach to education.

Thebe Mohatle makes school, the centre of community life

Father Kgaogelo Ntsie uses lessons from his own battle with depression together with his studies in psychology, to counsel fellow religious leaders through their own challenges.  

He spotlights the toll that public expectations of a preachers behaviour, contribute, among other things, to an unhealthy mental state for the religious leaders.

Father Ntsie centres psychology in building a community of healthy leaders and perishers

Women and girl empowerment is something that remains very important to not only communicate but actively demonstrate in society with emaningful results as evidence of empowerment. This week we chat to Mastseliso Photolo the founder of Lefurile Passion Project which works with young girls and  empowers them through providing holistic educational support including mentor support.

Masteliso Photolo: Shaping sisterhood for young girls

Molefe Thwala is a Fine Artist and co-founder of the Arts Company Soweto which focuses on the development of artists in and around Soweto. 

Thwala highlights struggles faced by young up and coming as well as prominent artists in an industry that is largely misunderstood by the community.

Molefe Thwala: Empowers artists and educates community about art

A black youth owned media company established to develop informative content aimed at uplifting and developing the black community.

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