Guest: Nico Smith, Petrol Head

Motoring with Petrol Head

GUEST: ASHLEIGH NEFDT - JOURNALIST

Interview: South Africa Named Top Spot For Digital Nomads in Africa

 

GUEST: BONOLO NTAMU - Student Village Digital Lead

Interview: SOCIAL MEDIA’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

 

GUEST: PANDORA LONG - Ashburton Festival Coordinator

Interview: ENVIRONMENT

 

GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria

based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.

 

This WEek's Children's Book Titles to consider for your bookshelf 

 

1. Jafta’s Father by Hugh Lewin

 

1. Waiting for the Waves by Michelle Nkamankeng 

 

1. Making Friends with Feelings by Sewela Langeni

 

THIS WEEK'S Book News & Events

 

Book Dash is a not-for-profit, South African social impact publisher of open, African picturebooks for very young children. Based on evidence, our vision is that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”, long before they enter school!

GUEST: Dorette Louw - Director · Book Dash

 Getting relevant, quality books into the homes of very young children and families is an evidence-based way to support all aspects of a child’s lifelong development and increase positive parenting practices. The earlier we start, the more the benefits compound.

 

South Africans read more than we think – but still do not have enough books, this is a statement  from one of the key findings presented in the 2023 National Reading Survey (NRS), launched alongside the National Reading Barometer (NRB) project by the Nal’ibali Trust, the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and a multi-sector project steering committee.

GUEST: NQABAKAZI GINA - Director Nali'bali Trust 

Key findings

• 55% of adults read online materials, up from 7% in 2016.
• 52% of adults who live with children read with them, up from 35% in 2016
• Positive attitudes towards reading and reading with children have increased significantly since 2016
• 63% of homes do not have a single fiction or nonfiction book
• 65% of homes with children under age 10 do not have a single picture book
• 76% of African language speakers who read for enjoyment want to read in African languages, but book access lags behind demand
• Only 58% of adults can access a library, and most library users don’t borrow books
• A new national survey reveals that South Africans read more than we think: 83% of South Africans read in some way, whether for pleasure, to learn new things or to communicate with others, and 32% read books regularly.

 
But they still face significant challenges accessing reading material, especially in African languages, and most children are growing up without any children’s books at home. This is one of the key findings presented in the 2023 National Reading Survey (NRS), launched alongside the National Reading Barometer (NRB) project by the Nal’ibali Trust, the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and a multi-sector project steering committee in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 13 June 2023

The recent passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill by the South African National Assembly marks a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards universal healthcare. This comprehensive legislation aims to provide equitable access to quality healthcare services for all South African citizens. What does it all mean?

GUEST: GARY FELDMAN - Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits

• The impact of NHI on the Medical Scheme sector
• What will the effect be on the Private and Public Healthcare Facilities
• How will it shift the Role of Healthcare Consultants
• What are possible concerns  for the healthcare system?

NHI Bill: Do we need it? Who will pay for it? How will it affect my medical aid? All your questions answered

South Africa has embarked on an ambitious journey towards universal healthcare, with Parliament on Tuesday passing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill

As Pride Month takes centre stage, it's important to recognise the significance of fostering a culture of inclusion within the workplace. In an era where diversity and acceptance are fundamental values, organisations that prioritise creating an inclusive environment are reaping the rewards of increased productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction. 

GUEST: DR. CLAUDIA NAGEL - Full Professor Vrije University Amsterdam; President of ISPSO (International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations) coach, and Senior Advisor to international organisations and their board members .

 

 

Percy Malepe,  from Diepsloot in Johannesburg works hard to improve the lives of people in his community. He is the founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation – an NPO that feeds 400 people a day, offers free sports and afterschool classes to learners and a food garden. The youth organisation operates in Extension 1, and was founded in 2020 during the hard lockdown. We spoke to him last year, and catch up with him on the needs of the organisation as the schooling year commences…

GUEST: Percy Malepe - Founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation