Just for a Change

How do we begin to rectify our failing public infrastructure? Loadshedding, potholes, public safety and public transport issues are just the tip of the iceberg.

This conversation between our host, Ntombini Marrengane and Jodi Allemeier, urban development specialist and activist, couldn’t come at a better time. With a predicted 70% of the world’s population living in urban areas by the middle of this century, human-centred urban planning is vital.

If you dream about climate-conscious, walkable, interconnected urban spaces that don’t only serve the minority but prioritize equality and access for all, this episode is for you. Change is on the horizon and you can be part of it! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Jodi Allemeier: https://www.jodi.city/

Young Urbanists: https://linktr.ee/young_urbanists

SA Cities Network: https://www.sacities.net/south-african-cities-network/ Jodi Allemeier · Young Urbanists · SA Cities Network · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (101.0 KB)

Did you know that the number of people living in urban areas in South Africa has grown by 21% between 1960 and 2021 according to the World Bank Urban Population statistics?

With that percentage steadily rising despite the public infrastructure failing to support it, city planning is a matter of social justice more now than ever. How do we create a human-centred design of urban spaces? Jodi Allemeier, an urban development specialist and activist joins us in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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How do you implement and educate on land ownership and equality for women in a disempowering patriarchal society?

This is the big problem that innovator, activist and advocate, Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja faces in Tanzania. Land ownership laws changed in 2014 but disempowering and unjust practices to do with land ownership remained the same. In this thought-provoking episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, our host, Ntombini Marrangane unpacks this powerful story of hope.

We hear how innovation and technology have changed the lives of women who have historically been disenfranchised. We get a glimpse into the domino effect this important work has, not just the women themselves, but in Tanzania and further afield.

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Links you should know about:

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-fellow-dr-monica-magoke-mhoja/

Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/oct/15/women-tanzania-equal-land-rights

Landesa: https://www.landesa.org/

WorldBank article on land and property rights: https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/7-reasons-land-and-property-rights-be-top-global-agenda

Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5n0 Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja · Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania · Landesa · WorldBank article on land and property rights · Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (124.6 KB)

Did you know that 70% of the food in Tanzania is produced by women in the agricultural sector?

90% of active women work in agriculture in Tanzania and yet very few of these women own the land they work on. Equal rights to land ownership only came into law in 2014 and unfortunately, there is still a big gap between legislation and reality.

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, Ntombini Marrengane chats to Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja. She is an innovator and activist who is harnessing the power of technology amongst other things to bring education and land rights justice to Tanzanian women.

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How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue?

“Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that’s why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic.

Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/

Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change African Centre for Green Economy · Climate Commission · Stats of climate change in SA · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcripts — PDF (146.9 KB)

How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care?

We explore the side of the green economy that isn’t spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Economy about the unfair reality of global warming for African countries and more.

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Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it?

The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We talk to him about his work with the Somalian government, as well as local and international organisations for the last 10 years in peace-building and humanitarian assistance.

Why should you listen to this episode? According to the World Wildlife Fund, two-thirds of the world’s population will be facing water shortages in the next few years. It’s a sad reality but Abdikhayr’s work gives us hope in the midst of it all. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

More on Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-2022-fellows/#group-section-Abdikhayr-Mohamed-Hussein-G1wliGnADV

The human right to water and sanitation: https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml#:~:text=The%20human%20right%20to%20water%20and%20sanitation&text=On%2028%20July%202010%2C%20through,realisation%20of%20all%20human%20rights.

The Bertha Challenge: https://berthafoundation.org/story/the-bertha-challenge/

Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org/

Famine in Somalia:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/somalia-faces-worst-famine-in-half-a-century-un-warns

Water Scarcity Info: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein · The human right to water and sanitation · The Bertha Challenge · Bareedo Platform Somalia · Famine in Somalia · Water Scarcity Info · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 4_Water justice for all - but how.pdf — PDF (129.3 KB)

Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host, Ntombini talks with current Bertha Fellow, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein. We find out more about Abdikhayr’s work in Somalia with rural and nomadic communities that have been experiencing conflict over access to water resources due to water scarcity.

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Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year.

South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Those greats may be gone forever but Tshego decided to take a different path when faced with the same challenges. In episode 3 of the Just For A Change Podcast, Ntombini has an honest conversation with Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego, about his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

If you’re struggling or know someone who is, this episode is vital. It approaches this very real and very heavy subject with empathy, hope and practical ways to get help. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

Lifeline

24/7 Helpline: 0861-322-322

The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group

Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm)

Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)

SMS 31393

Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za/)

24/7 Helpline: 0861 435 722

Narcotics Anonymous (https://na.org.za/_)

Helpline: 0861 006 962 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group · Alcoholics Anonymous · Narcotics Anonymous · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (138.5 KB)

The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need.

In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter who has been making waves since his hit single ‘Hennessy’ debuted in 2016. He has also come out in public to share his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

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