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Africa Melane talks to Prof Eric Atmore
A new case study has revealed the shocking truth about access to crucial
Early Childhood Development programmes. The research by UCT's Department of Social Development took a year and a half to compile. And what it found is that despite government providing good ECD programmes, 63 percent of children under the age of six, cannot get access to these.
Africa Melane talks to Rita Cool Certified Financial Planner at Alexander Forbes Financial Planning Consultants
Last week we brought you some tips for single moms to help them stay
afloat financially, and also plan effectively to make their Rand stretch just a
little further.
This morning we are bringing you some financial tips for young - or old
couples.
Starting life as a couple can be daunting, and money can often lead to
unneccessary confrontation.
So tlking about how you’ll manage your finances as a couple is integral.
Africa Melane talks to Chris Liebenberg
It is a scary thought but in just a few generations we may not have any
Rhinos on this planet.
It is with this dire future in mind, that our next guest and a friend have
embarked on a gruelling trek across the US.
Chris Liebenberg and Matt Meyer are out to raise awareness about the
devastating effect of poaching on these amazing animals.
Africa Melane talks to Nicki van't Riet
Exactly a month ago we spoke to Shahied Ajam, the CEO of the District Six
Working Committee.
He told us that scores of unhappy claimants, still waiting to return to District
Six, had decided to take legal action against the state for dragging its heels
in the restitution process.
Africa Melane talks to Mpumelelo Mkhabela | a fellow at the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation at the University of Pretoria
Africa Melane talks to Dr Jasper Slingsby
The Cape's floral kingdom is what makes it unique on the world's botany
stage.
Our fynbos is unique to this part of the world and attracts visitors from
across the world.
But a recent study using data stretching back several decades has found
that climate change and the resulting increasingly hotter, drier weather is
killing off our percious fynbos.
Africa Melane talks to Marcelle Richards
The Zip Zap Circus has become a popular institution in this city, and have
even performed at the White House for former US President Barack Obama.
And soon they will be bringing what is sure to be a fun-filled performance to
the Artscape Lunch Hour Concert on 6th June.
Amongst the artists taking part is a young man who reclaimed his life from
the streets.
Africa Melane talks to Nicolette Van Der Walt
We have just completed Child Protection Week.
And during one of the crucial discussions facilitated by the provincial Dept of Social
Development, it became painfull clear that there is a distinct lack of social workers,
available to intervene in situations where children are vulnerable to abuse and
violence.
Africa Melane talks to Daniel Robinson | program manager of PROJECT 90 BY 2030
Scores of people are talking about making a positive change when it comes to the
environment. But one group of students have decided that talk is not enough and have built their own solar power charging units. These were recently handed over to a child care centre in Khayelitsha.
From the publisher's feed
Sara-Jayne Makwala King eases you into the weekend with the perfect serving of news, views, culture, and conversation.

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