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RX Radio is a radio station– run by and for children - at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The initiative aims to create a platform for communication between hospitalised children, their families, and the health services by providing patients with the skills and support to produce and broadcast radio programmes across the hospital. In addition, we are a project initiated under the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board.
Episodes
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Jesse interviews Mark Thomas 24 June 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Mark Thomas is an architect at Mark Thomas Architects (MTA) who initiated the idea of hosting a fundraiser for RX Radio by putting on a concert in collaboration with the Cape Town Brass Band after he heard our plea to secure more funds to keep children's voices on the air. We will talk to him about the concert, what you can expect, and why he decided to join the fight to help RX Radio continue to empower children's voices.
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Lilah chats to Gabriel and Joshua Putzier- Worship 24 June 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Kwikspar Pinelands has been such great supporter of the station and the two sons of the stores Supervisor Gabriel and Joshua Putzier- Worship will be talking about why businesses should give back to the communities they operate in. Gabriel who is 21 years old has a passion for all things performing arts as he is currently a second year drama and dance major student at the Waterfront Theatre School. Joshua at present is working at Pinelands Kwikspar with his dad where he works in the kitchen as an assistant chef, and not only is he skilled in the kitchen but, he has also given a talk with SAPS about the dangers of cyber bullying and hacking.
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Lilah interviews Nikita Ashleen Scott 24 June 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Lilah is chatting to Nikita Ashleen Scott, MWI Phenomenal Miss International, who is wheelchair bound and a CEO of Born To Shine. She was in a car accident on the 2nd of February 2019 where her life took a turn at the age of 17.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Emily interviews Herlinde - Registrar Show 15 June 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Dr Herlinda Kutyowa is a Paediatric Registrar from Namibia, Windhoek and has been living in Cape Town for 10 months. She currently works at Red Cross War Memorial Hospital and is very passionate about healthcare advocacy and education. In this podcast she sheds light regarding the recent Mumps outbreak in South Africa.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Emily chats to Mpho Makhwarene- Registrar Show 1 June 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Dr Mpho Makhwerene is from Benoni Gauteng and has just recently qualified general Paediatrician at Red Cross Hospital. He is talking to Emily about Child Protection Week.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Yanga and Lilah interview Daniel Geddes 29 April 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Daniels has a plethora of experience in the theatre industry. His passion lies in live performance, and he has particularly strong background in children's theatre, where he is excited to foster new audiences and tell stories that speak to a new generation. He wrote the script adaptation, music, and lyrics for Wanda and directed the original production.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Yanga and Lilah talk to Kiviet Cewu 29 April 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Kiwiet completed high school at Kingswood College and hold an Advanced Diploma in PR from CPUT. Kiviet Cewu has been working in the Higher Education space for over a decade, NMMU Business School, Varsity College, College of Cape and currently UCT as a Student Recruitment Officer which entails school presentations, career expos, qualification information dissemination by interviews and administrative work.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Emily chats with Timothy Ehrenreich 29 April 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Timothy is a UCT graduate, and his musical journey began at age 11 at The Ubuntu Music Academy. He developed a passion for jazz and in particular, the guitar, as the instrument for interpreting this unique form of music. Though very young, Timothy quickly gained skill and proficiency in playing the guitar. He immersed himself in his studies while exploring the wide spectrum of jazz styles and techniques employed by iconic guitarists such as George Benson, Jonathan Butler, Earl Klugh, Peter White and others. In 2021 he released his DEBUT Jazz ALBUM “For Such A Time As This”.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Emily interviews Leah Tshotwana 29 April 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Leah Tshotwana has strong leadership skills running through her veins. She had the great honor of being selected as class leader of 2021 and being elected as the Junior Mayor of the City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council. The Covid-19 pandemic was the worse time of our lives for South Africa, especially Cape Town. Leah took part of an initiative in handing out food parcels to the underprivileged in the Cape Town. This year she took part in a public speaking competition achieving 88% and 90% and made it through to the National round that will take place this year.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Emily engages Brandon Beack 29 April 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Brandon’s optimism and tenacity has helped him overcome adversities, showing others what is achievable through hard work and a positive mind-set. Brandon is passionate about motivating others, spreading disabilities awareness and breaking the negative stigma that society has attached to disabilities. He aims to empower others to find their true potential.