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Talitha interviews Zaahier Isaacs 19 August 2023

In light of Organ Donor Month, Talitha is talking to Zaahier Isaacs, the Head the Patient Services Department at the South African Bone Marrow Registry. A typical day at the office for him involves responding to new search requests for patients, which must be completed and reported within 24 hours. Zaahier has a strong interest for Life Sciences. This interest began in 1985 at age 15 when his mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma and was given only three months to live.     

Jesse interviews Lebo Diverse 19 August 2023

Lebo Diverse is a self-published author of an anthology titled Pieces of Expressions. The book stems from a place of a drowning young person who felt suicidal. However, their spirit refused to leave earth without leaving something behind.

The book was meant to be a parting gift to the world that turned into a birth certificate and Lebo is the living testimony. Pieces of Expression proves the power of Publish – when Lebo as battling with the conflict of publish or perish, publishing prevailed. Lebo is also co-developing an annual collective publication titled “Imagining a Queer and Black Institution” where black queers from around the globe share their stories.

Yusrah and Naseerah chat to Alan Jacobs & Tracy Benjamin 19 August 2023

This interview is focused on #KeepingRXRadioOnAir and making sure that the station exist for more years to come. Yusrah & Naseerah talk to Alan Jacobs & Tracy Benjamin about fundraising for RX Radio through the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.

Alan has been working in Supply Chain Management for 18 years and has a daughter. Because of his love for running, pre-COVID he joined the Southern Striders based in Rondebosch. Alan also participates in Triathlons and Ironman. For this interview he is joined by his partner, Tracy Benjamin, a Media Specialist at an investment company. She supports Alan in his running journey to such an extent they both came up with our current campaign, RX Radio’s Warriors on Wheels.

Yusrah and Naseerah speak to Nuraan Samuels 19 August 2023

In studio with Yusrah and Naseerah is Nuraan Samuels an Oral Hygienist. She grew up in Mitchell's plain Cape Town and is a proud alumna of the University of the Western Cape where she graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health degree in 2022. Nuraan has been working at Red Cross Hospital since April this year and passionate about providing Oral Health care to children. She joined us to talk about #NationalOralHealthMonth.

Sebastian interviews Angel Campey 19 August 2023

Angel Campey is a stand-up comedian that broke into the comedy scene in 2011 on Long Street, Cape Town. She has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Kings and Queens of Comedy” multiple times, she has performed at the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival, and toured to New York City in 2016, performing on some of the most famous comedy stages in the world including a trip to the JFL Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada.  In 2015 Angel was nominated by the South African Department of Arts and Culture for an Mbokodo Award, recognising women changing the game in their industries, for Comedy.  Angel joined Smile 90.4FM in 2017, and currently she co-hosts The JoyRide with Angel Campey.

Sebastian interviews Razia Hisham 19 August 2023

Sebastian is talking to Razia Hisham – a proud mom of 19-year-old Nura and her full time carer as she is classified as profoundly disabled. Nura was diagnosed with Spastic suadriplegia, Visual impairment, Hearing issues, Global developmental delay and a few other labels. As a family they joined Warrior on Wheels Foundation to participate in cycling events and other adventures.

Razia & her husband Ayub have donated a buggy for our #RXRadiosWarriorsOnWheelsCampaign which will be used by Alan Jacob, Southern Striders runner & Qaqamba Cuba, RX Radio reporter when they compete in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to raise funds for the station.

Emily speaks to Jenny Wright 19 August 2023

Emily is speaking to Jenny Wright the CEO of Milk Matters. She joined Milk Matters in 2005 in order to assist with running Milk Matters, a small but growing and developing organisation. Jenny’s desire to get involved in breastfeeding support was sparked by seeing far too many distressed mothers giving up breastfeeding because of a lack of adequate support and information.

Emily talks to Kendahl Benting 19 August 2023

Kendahl Benting is a 13-year-old RX Radio reporter who completed the RX Radio Basic Training 2021. She was recently awarded an opportunity to watch the opening game of the recent Netball World Cup where South Africa took on Wales. This world cup was quite special because it was the first one to be hosted in Africa.

Talitha hangsout with Neliswa Dotwana aka Nellz 19 August 2023

We get into the world of music with Neliswa Dotwana a musician going by the name of Nellz, she started singing in 2006 in a Kwaito group called Amasoja in Khayelitsha.

She also does backing vocals for Conquerors Raggae Band and local artists. Her purpose is to be a discovered artist who performs all over the world with uplifting and inspiring music. Recently she released Amapiano single by Koisan Smaz ft Nellz titled Ziwa Ngale.

Talitha chats to Lori Lake 19 August 2023

[JOINING US] online to talk about Child Health Month and the @childrensinstituteuct recent projects is Lori Lake – a Communication and Education Specialist at the Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town. Her expertise include knowledge translation, materials development, teaching and children’s rights.