Acts Across Ages is a light-hearted fictional podcast exploring the dynamic relationships three generations have with theatre. Gogo, a baby boomer born between 1946 and 1964, recalls the world of live performances in her youth, eager to understand how theatre has evolved. Her granddaughters, Tendi, a Gen Z, and Mpumi, a Gen Alpha, bring their own perspectives on today’s theatre – from the thrill of live shows to the convenience of streaming performances on devices.  

Together, they debate what theatre means in an era where “live” and “digital” often collide, revealing what the art form represents across generations and what it truly means to them today.  

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Listen to this podcast and all other episodes from the Wits Vuvuzela on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Soccer and the City is brought to you by Team Vuvu, the 2024 Journalism Honours class. Follow @witsvuvuzela on X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our exciting work.  

Writer, Editor, Sound engineer, and Producer: Ofentse Tladi  

Rhythm and Rights explores the intricate relationship between music, law, and social change. Join us as we delve into the evolving landscape of music copyright laws in South Africa, from the apartheid era to the present day. Through conversations with industry experts and musicians, we uncover the struggles and triumphs of protecting creative rights in a democratic South Africa. 

In this episode, we speak with Tsenolo Ntsane, Operations Manager at the Music Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA). We explore the organisation's mission, the crucial role of copyright in protecting musicians' rights, and the consequences of neglecting its importance. Our conversation also delves into the significant impact of democracy on music copyright in South Africa, shedding light on the progress made and challenges still faced by musicians in the post-apartheid era. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of music, law, and social change. 

Football in Johannesburg has gone through many changes, and it keeps evolving.  It goes by various names, ‘football’, ‘soccer’, and ‘diski’ among many others, its everchanging monikers show all the different flavours of the beautiful game. This episode looks at the football landscape in Johannesburg and how soccer development has evolved in SA over the past 30 years. Lock in for a deep dive into the heart of football in the City of Gold! 

Show Notes:

Listen to this podcast and all other episodes from the Wits Vuvuzela on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Soccer and the City is brought to you by Team Vuvu, the 2024 Journalism Honours class. Follow @witsvuvuzela on X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our exciting work.  

Host: Kamogelo Kungwane 

Guests: Bevan Fransman, Gwynne Barry 

Producer, writer, editor: Kamogelo Kungwane 

Music: Black Powder dark Trap Beat (PixaBay) 

Sound effects: Vuvuzela sounds; Cape Verde vs South Africa AFCON 2023 Match Highlights (YouTube video); Tshabalala vs Mexico Goal celebration (YouTube video) 

From the Sidelines is a podcast that uncovers the realities of building a career in football journalism, focusing on the ups and downs of breaking into this competitive field. In second episode, we sit down with Mazola Molefe, a highly acclaimed South African sports journalist known for his impactful coverage and respected voice in the industry. With years of experience and a growing presence across social platforms, Mazola takes us through his journey—from navigating the early challenges of his 20s to becoming one of the top football journalists in the country. 

Show Notes:

Catch From the Sidelines on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. From the Sidelines is part of the We Should Be Writing podcast series, produced by the Wits Vuvuzela Journalism Honours class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. For more of our content, visit www.witsvuvuzela.com and follow us on TikTok, X, Facebook, and Instagram @Witsvuvuzela. 

Hosts: Rivaldo Jantjies and Tristan Monzeglio 

Producer: Rivaldo Jantjies 

Writers: Rivaldo Jantjies 

Sound editor: Rivaldo Jantjies 

Music: sourced from Pixabay 

From the Sidelines is a podcast that dives deep into the world of football journalism and exploring what it takes to find your feet in such a dynamic industry. In our first episode, we speak to Lorenz Köhler, an award winning South African sports journalist with over 100,000 followers on X and 1.5 million on Facebook, working at iDiski Times. We talk about his journey in the sports journalism world, and he shares how he was able to propel himself to success through consistency and dedication. 

Show Notes:

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @Witsvuvuzela on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram.   

Hosts: Rivaldo Jantjies and Tristan Monzeglio  

Producer: Tristan Monzeglio  

Writers: Tristan Monzeglio   

Sound editor: Tristan Monzeglio 

Music: sourced from Pixabay 

Moving to a new city can be both thrilling and overwhelming. In two fictional episodes, we delve into the experiences of three students Anganathi, Sanele, and Lona who have recently started their studies at Wits University. They share their journey of personal growth while navigating life away from home.

Show Notes:

Listen to We Should Be Writing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! We Should Be Writing is brought to you by team Vuvu, the 2024 class of Journalism honours students at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and check us out @Witsvuvuzela on IG, X, and TikTok.   

Hosts: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack 

Producer: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Writers: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Sound editor: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Music: YouTube

Moving to a new city can be both thrilling and overwhelming. In two fictional episodes, we delve into the experiences of three students Anganathi, Sanele, and Lona who have recently started their studies at Wits University. They share their journey of personal growth while navigating life away from home.

Show Notes:

Listen to We Should Be Writing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! We Should Be Writing is brought to you by team Vuvu, the 2024 class of Journalism honours students at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and check us out @Witsvuvuzela on IG, X, and TikTok.   

Hosts: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack 

Producer: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Writers: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Sound editor: Lona Sokanyile, Sanele Sithetho and Anganathi Jack   

Music: YouTube

Boyzn’Braam is a semi-fictional podcast that explores the cultural scene in Braamfontein. From music to fashion, Boyzn’Braam interrogates what culture looks like in modern Braamfontein, especially for the students who bring it to life. In this episode our aspiring rapper realizes that Hip-Hop is more than just a sound but a brand that needs a unique style. What results is an exploration into the thrift hub of Small Street in search of new fashion to match his art.

Show Notes:

Listen to We Should Be Writing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! We Should Be Writing is brought to you by team Vuvu, the 2024 class of Journalism honours students at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and check us out @Witsvuvuzela on IG, X, and TikTok.   

Hosts: Siyanda Mthethwa, Salim Nkosi, Kabir Jugram 

Producer: Salim Nkosi 

Writers: Siyanda Mthethwa, Kabir Jugram 

Sound Editor: Salim Nkosi, Siyanda Mthethwa, Kabir Jugram 

Music: Pixabay Hip-Hop Instrumentals

Boyzn’Braam is a semi-fictional podcast that explores the cultural scene in Braamfontein. From music to fashion, Boyzn’Braam interrogates what culture looks like in modern Braamfontein, especially for the students that bring it to life. In this episode an immature, aspiring rapper moves to Joburg in the hopes of finding success in the city of gold. However, he quickly learns through his Joburg-native friends that succeeding in the music scene is deeper than what he sees in the media.

Show Notes:

Listen to We Should Be Writing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! We Should Be Writing is brought to you by team Vuvu, the 2024 class of Journalism honours students at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and check us out @Witsvuvuzela on IG, X, and TikTok.   

Hosts: Siyanda Mthethwa, Salim Nkosi, Kabir Jugram 

Producer: Salim Nkosi 

Writers: Siyanda Mthethwa, Kabir Jugram 

Sound Editor: Salim Nkosi, Siyanda Mthethwa, Kabir Jugram 

Music: Pixabay Hip-Hop Instrumentals 

In this episode we explore some of the things you may experience for the last time as a #20Something. Through six character-driven vignettes, we hear from an irate roomie, a lover girl, a boundary setter and more.

Show Notes:

Listen to We Should Be Writing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! We Should Be Writing is brought to you by team Vuvu, the 2024 class of Journalism honours students at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and check us out @Witsvuvuzela on IG, X, and TikTok.   

Writers: Victoria Hill, Katlego Mtshali, Ofentse Tladi 

Editors: Victoria Hill, Katlego Mtshali, Ofentse Tladi 

Sound engineers: Victoria Hill, Katlego Mtshali, Ofentse Tladi 

Producers: Victoria Hill, Katlego Mtshali, Ofentse Tladi