We Should Be Writing

We are back with another limited series, this time exploring life and living as a 20-something in Johannesburg. Join us for the ride over 10 weeks, as the team talks sport, fashion, culture and everything in between.

Music credit: 20-something cover by Kat Pizo

Graphic: Wits Vuvuzela team

In this episode, we explore the feasibility of social housing for students, and the advantages and disadvantages that the inner city offers to the development of a student precinct.

In this episode we dig deep into Johannesburg's water crisis - who is responsible, what the challenges are, and what future solutions the city is looking at implementing. We look at the structures that make up the water systems and what roles each entity has when it comes to water distribution in the city.

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on your preferred music streaming service at this link. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela. Visit: www.WitsVuvuzela.com for more of our work. Follow @WitsVuvuzela on all social media platforms.

Host and editor: Georgia Cartwright

Music: Lexamusic - Pixabay.

In this episode we take a look at the work of Joburg Theatre, through the eyes of the people that work at there. Justine, who has been at the theatre for more than 20 years, walks us through its history, and Mbongeni, a ballet dancer, tells us how he came to make this beautiful theatre his second home.

Show Notes:

Host: Sfundo Parakozov (SfundoParakozov)

Producer: Georgia Cartwright (@Journalist_Gee)

Writer: Ayanda Mgwenya (@theAMG_28)

Sound editor: Sbongile Mlambo (@Sbih_M)

Music and sounds: Nonhlanhla Mathebula (@NaMathebula_n)

We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Wits Centre for Journalism.  Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work.

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In this episode, we bring listeners into the world of The Playground Market as one of Braamfontein’s most iconic spots. The people, the stalls and the vibes are explored as we walk through the busy multilevel market on a Saturday afternoon.

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela.  Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more  of our work. Follow @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, we bring listeners along as we spend a Tuesday night at the Kitchener's Comedy Night, one of Braamfontein’s longest lasting social events. We cover everything from what the comedians say on stage, the audience reactions and try to figure out the relationship between South Africans and comedy. This is coupled with a conversation with comic, Bongani Dube, up-and-coming comic, Rae Lee Du Plooy and audience members.

Show notes 

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on your preferred music streaming service, at this link [hyperlink]. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela.  

Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work. Follow @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  and TikTok.

Host: Ayanda Mgwenya (@theAMG_28)

Producer: Otsile Swaratlhe (@OtsilePaseka)

Writer: Morongoa Masebe (@Rakgadi_Mo)

Editor: Kimberly Kersten (@Kimkersten0)

Sound: Aphelele Mbokotho (@AMbokotho)

In this episode we dive into the world of Street Art, and how this (often misunderstood) scene not only adds beauty and character to Braamfontein, but also provides a necessary income and means of artistic expression for artists. Beyond being a 'business card' for the artists, partnerships with businesses looking to spruce up their walls has also been a welcome byproduct.

We cover the history of street art and how it has evolved over the years. Street artist, Leigh Le Roux, gives us insight into the street art scene and his work. We also visit renowned graffiti and street art store, Grayscale which is more than a supply store, but a meeting place for like minds.

Show Notes:

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast wherever you get your podcats. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit: www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work, and follow us @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Host: Kimberley Kersten (@Kimkersten0)

Producer: Seth Thorne (@thorneseth)

Executive Producer: Otsile Swarathle (@OtsilePaseka)

Script writer: Nhlanhla Mathebula (@NaMathebula_n)

Editor: Georgia Cartwright (@Journalist_Gee)

Sound: Aphelele Mbokotho (@AMbokotho)

Graphics: Sbongile Mlambo (@Sbih_M)

Social media: Morongoa Masebe (@Rakgadi_Mo)

Distribution: Aphelele Mbokotho (@AMbokotho)

Music: Muzaproduction - Los Angeles

We are back with another season of We Should Be Writing, this season we are exploring the beauty all around us in the Braamfontein Precinct, have a listen for what's in store. Follow us on @witsvuvuzela to keep an ear out for the weekly drops. 

Today we’re taking a look at the #WitsShutdown protests which are over historical debt and unaffordable accommodation, which have seen several students suspended, physical clashes between protestors and security and disruptions to the academic programme for many.

In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing, we let students unpack their views on what has been going on.

Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com  for more of our work and follow @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Host: Mpho Hlakudi

Speakers: 

1. Mokwena Gosiame, First year Mining Engineering

2. Saahil Purahit, First year Construction Studies

3. Peter William, Honours student Bsc Mathematics

4. James Tshihira, a third year LLB student

5. Lyden Maharaj, a second year Civil Engineering student

6. Abdu-Rahman Perin, a first year Computer Sciences student

7. Sashin Rathinasamy, First year Computer Sciences