As May is Africa Month, the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) and popular beer brand Castle Milk Stout are pressing ahead to have May 8 declared as National Ancestors’ Day on the national calendar. Contralesa and Castle Milkstout have launched an online petition on the company’s website, which has been running since 2021. Contralesa said it was making a humble appeal to South Africans to support the motion of the Ancestors’ Day campaign. Zolani Mkiva, secretary-general of Contralesa, said ancestors are the unshakable foundation upon which we build our present and future. “Recognising and honouring their enduring wisdom, guidance, and sacrifices is a profoundly unifying sentiment shared by all Africans,” said Mkiva and he Joins us this evening to talk about the significance of having Ancestors day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kwantu Feature: Significance of having declaring 8th May as Ancestors Day

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This evening, we have the privilege of chatting with Jabulani Dhlamini, a distinguished South African documentary photographer making waves both locally and internationally. Jabulani is also the visionary project manager behind Soul and Joy, a transformative community-based photography program in Thokoza. Join us as we delve into how this initiative is empowering young people through dynamic workshops that nurture their photography skills and creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African Doing Great Things with Jabulani DhlaminI, Programme’s project manager of Soutl and Joy

Our profile interview this evening is Mihlali Sitef, founder and director of Sitef & Co, a law firm specializing in mining, oil and gas, energy and environmental law. She has worked on a wide range of natural resource transactions across the African continent and has advised listed and unlisted companies. She also advises on all aspects of regulatory compliance, mining titles, due diligence, mineral royalties, access to mines and surface use matters, zoning, community and stakeholder engagement matters, disputes, and administrative and constitutional law issues. She has advised various African Governments by reviewing and proposing reforms on existing mining and environmental legislation and benchmarking against international best practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Profile Interview Mihlali Sitefane, founder and director of Sitef & Co, a law firm specializing in mining, oil and gas, energy and environmental law.

On Africa at a Glance this evening, we talk to Waihiga Mwaura, Senior Lead Presenter at BBC Focus on Africa, about his experience covering stories across Africa, the process of putting a story together and his career to date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa At A Glance: Covering African Stories

Tonight, we’re looking at a topic that often sparks fear and uncertainty: the rapid rise of AI technology. While it's true that AI brings challenges like job displacement and the need to adapt quickly, it also offers incredible opportunities. Imagine using AI not as a threat, but as a tool to elevate your career. We'll explore how you can embrace this cutting-edge technology to enhance your skills, increase productivity, and find the right AI tools to boost your professional growth. Joining me to discuss how AI can be your ally in the ever-evolving workplace, is Fifi Sali, Human Executive Capital at Vuma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topic: How can the use of AI elevate your career?

This evening on “In Conversation with Dr Eve”, we venture into the new world of mental health treatment, namely psychedelic medicine, specifically, psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Dr Eve joins us to talk about what psychedelic medicine and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kwantu Feature: Significance of having declaring 8th May as Ancestors Day

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