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12/08/2024

HIV/AIDS

In this episode, we delve into HIV/AIDS epidemic in East and Southern Africa, with a particular focus on its impact on youth and women. The discussion covers a range of topics, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and the ongoing challenges faced in addressing the epidemic. Key Points: - UNFPA's Strategic Plan: We explore UNFPA's mission to achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realise reproductive rights, reduce maternal mortality, end gender-based violence, and address family planning needs. Central to achieving these goals is the fight against HIV. - Disproportionate Impact on Women and Girls: Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the HIV epidemic, particularly in Eastern and Southern Africa, where they accounted for 63% of new infections in 2021. We discuss the vulnerabilities of key populations, including sex workers and men who have sex with men. - Contributing Factors to High HIV Rates: The episode examines factors like multiple concurrent partnerships, low condom use, endemic sexually transmitted infections, low male circumcision rates, and gender power imbalances that contribute to the region's high HIV rates. - Youth and Persistent New Infections: Despite ongoing efforts in comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and medical services, new HIV infections among young people persist. We discuss the role of coerced sex, lack of access to condoms, lack of knowledge about safer sex, and the pervasive stigma in this context. - Barriers to Prevention: Challenges in accessing HIV prevention methods like condoms and PrEP are discussed, with a focus on the difficulties faced by young people, rural populations, and key populations like LGBTQ+ individuals due to stigma and limited resources. - Strategic Responses: The conversation highlights various strategies to combat the epidemic, including strengthening health systems, innovative service delivery models, addressing legal and policy barriers, empowering youth leadership, and combating stigma and discrimination. Notable Statistics: In 2021, 63% of new HIV infections in Eastern and Southern Africa were among women and girls. A 2012 study revealed that 28% of school girls in South Africa were HIV positive, compared to 4% of boys. Join us as we explore these critical issues and discuss the way forward in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic in East and Southern Africa. Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Donate · Website

12/08/2024

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1h 23m
07/10/2023

Rabbitt, YES, Hollywood - the inspiring story of a musician | Trevor Rabin

Trevor takes you on his journey to pop, rock, and film superstardom. Trevor Rabin has scaled the heights of pop superstardom with Rabbitt, global recognition and chart success with prog rock demi-gods YES, and conquered the highest echelons of the competitive Hollywood motion picture soundtrack world with nearly 50 blockbusters to his credit. This is the story of a Joburg boy's dream to achieve global recognition as a musician. Benjy and Trevor reconnect for the first time in 40 years, and they have a blast reliving his journey and also discussing his new album "Rio". You will hear hit songs from every part of his career, courtesy of Trevor. Trevor Rabin Music · Watch the Big Mistakes video · Watch the Push video · Vinyl Junkie Website · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Connect with Benjy on LinkedIn · Music Rights Clearances

07/10/2023

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1h 25m
12/08/2024

Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

In this episode, we address the critical challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. Our discussion brings together insights from representatives of UNFPA, Disability Trust, health workers, and advocates dedicated to advancing disability inclusion in SRHR. Key Points: - Barriers to Access: We explore the various obstacles that people with disabilities face in accessing SRHR services, including the lack of accessible infrastructure, inadequate communication materials, and negative attitudes from healthcare workers. These barriers prevent equitable access to essential health services. - Need for Inclusive Policies: The episode emphasises the importance of developing inclusive policies, building the capacity of healthcare workers, and raising community awareness to overcome these barriers. Inclusive approaches are crucial to ensuring that SRHR services are accessible to all. - Empowerment and Rights Awareness: Empowering women and girls with disabilities to understand and assert their rights is highlighted as a key strategy. We discuss how education and advocacy can help them claim their bodily autonomy and access the services they need. - Role of Organisations: The vital work of organisations like UNFPA and Disability Trust is discussed, focusing on their efforts to advocate for disability inclusion, provide training to healthcare workers, and support pilot projects aimed at creating inclusive SRHR services. - Youth with Disabilities: The episode delves into the specific challenges faced by young people with disabilities in accessing SRHR information and services. We also discuss the importance of involving them in decision-making processes to ensure their needs are addressed. - Gender-Based Violence: We address the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence and sexual violence against women and girls with disabilities, stressing the need for accessible support services and justice mechanisms tailored to their needs. - Intersectionality and Economic Empowerment: The discussion also covers the intersection of disability, gender, and economic empowerment, highlighting how these factors influence bodily autonomy and the importance of addressing them collectively. The episode concludes with a call for collaborative efforts from governments, healthcare systems, communities, and organisations to ensure that the SRHR needs and rights of women and girls with disabilities are met on an equal basis with others. Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Donate · Website

12/08/2024

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1h 17m
26/05/2021

Finding the Miracle of Recovery Through NA | Mogen

With us today is Mogen who has, through working a solid program and many Just for Today’s come to share his experience in finding the miracle of NA Recovery with us. WhatsApp Number 082 899 8816 NA Website ·

26/05/2021

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21 min
17/07/2024

#030 Slaying the Dread | Lindie Liebenberg

Getting a Grip on Cancer and Positivity. “This book is an honest recollection of my childhood - the good and not so good. Some of the stories I share, not even my husband or my children knew about, and they struggled to read past it. I have hidden it for so long, as I was scared and ashamed. Alcoholism, poverty, hardships, violence, unforgiveness, but now that I have dealt with it, forgiven them, and forgiven myself for not feeling good enough, I am set free. It further focuses on my cancer journey. My life is now literally an open book.” Since 2019, age 48, diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Stage 3, 5 years later, Lindie is into her 6th fight against the dreaded disease. “The power of knowledge is crucial in the fight against cancer I had to take control of cancer, and not to be fear driven. Faith over fear." “You never know how strong you are, till being strong is your only option!”

17/07/2024

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31 min
28/11/2022

Transformation of the judiciary | Judge Mojapelo Part 02

In this episode, Judge Phineas Mojapelo, the now-retired Deputy Judge President of the High Court, tells Thuto about the first meeting of the Judicial Services Commission in 1994 and the heated discussions held there about the form and nature of a new judiciary in South Africa. He also unpacks the evolution of African indigenous law and its role in a constitutional democracy.

28/11/2022

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54 min
17/04/2021

Desiree Finca | First African woman to be admitted as an attorney in South Africa

Today Thuto talks to Ms Desiree Finca, a former domestic worker, from the Transkei, who became the first African woman to be admitted as an attorney. She joined GM Pitje’s practice as a partner. Shortly thereafter, there was a relative flourish as a number of African practitioners were admitted within the old Transvaal during the 1960s through to mid-1970s. Black Lawyers Association · LexisNexis

17/04/2021

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39 min
18/10/2022

Godfrey Mokgonane Pitje | A doyen of black lawyers

ex-Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke chats to Thuto about the Africanist lawyer Godfrey Pitje who used his legal expertise to keep the liberation fires burning from the 1960s to the 1990s after the liberation movements had been banned in South Africa. He was instrumental in the formation of the Black Lawyers Association and was its first president.

18/10/2022

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26 min
09/11/2022

Unplugging, reimagining and inclusive leadership

Our first guest Soma Zaaiman, BTS Africa MD, shares a leader's perspective. In this episode, Soma Zaaiman, BTS Africa Managing Director and fearless powerhouse leader, shares insights and perspectives on her journey to inclusiveness with our host Bonolo Smith. A thought-provoking and reflective episode. Follow us on LinkedIn · Learn more about what we do

09/11/2022

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42 min
10/02/2021

#015 The Applied Academic | Gina Ziervogel

Gina Ziervogel (Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Cape Town) "I do what I love...and then these amazing things come to me." "I don't see purpose as a goal, purpose has always been living into what I love, and then the goals emerge." Gina Ziervogel, Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Cape Town, with a history of working in the trans-disciplinary space. Particularly interested in climate change, resilience and transformation. Research interests focus on governance across scales, such as between municipalities and community actors. A fabulous episode detailing a very different approach to life and the value of taking chances, and putting yourself out there. Purpose seen differently, because we have been taught incorrectly. Connect with Gina on LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

10/02/2021

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52 min

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