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Emily interviews Leah Tshotwana 29 April 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.

Emily engages Brandon Beack 29 April 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.

Talitha talks to Sarah Gammon-Stevens 29 April 2023

Sarah grew up in Cape Town and is a Foundation Phase teacher by training. She plays the trumpet, enjoys swimming, camping and being with good friends and family. Being around children and working with them has always been easy and enjoyable for her. Recently she became an aunt for the first time, and loves playing and spending time with her 8 month old nephew (whose father is a doctor at Red Cross). Sarah has been running regularly for ten years and this has taken a lot of determination and perseverance for her. 

Talitha interviews Moabaloso Keagana Moloabi 29 April 2023

oabaloso Keagana Moloabi, was born and raised in Bloemfontein, he is a language practitioner and editor with a B Tech Degree in Language Practice from Central University of Technology, Free State. With over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry, Moabaloso has been working at National Parliament's Language Services since 2010, starting as a Language Practitioner in the Translation Unit and currently serving as a Senior Language Practitioner/Hansard Editor in the Hansard Reporting Unit. Moabaloso also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Intercultural Communication from the University of Stellenbosch. Apart from being a passionate social runner, Moabaloso is also a fervent sports enthusiast who takes pride in the achievements of South Africa's national teams and individual sports representatives.

Alex interviews Professor Wiedaad Slemming 29 April 2023

Professor Wiedaad Slemming is a health professional, academic and researcher with more than 20 years’ experience working clinically as a Paediatric Physiotherapist, conducting research, developing policies and programmes, and planning and managing projects and programmes and services in a variety of settings in South Africa, England, and Wales. She started her clinical career at Red Cross Children’s Hospital many years ago. Wiedaad’s particular areas of expertise and research include maternal and child health and nutrition, early childhood development (ECD), child disability and health systems strengthening, and she currently serves on international and national technical and advisory groups in these fields.

Alex interviews Edward Keenan Jacobs 29 April 2023

Edward Keenan Jacobs is a South African human rights activist who believes in the transformative power of education, critical thinking, and ethical leadership. A recent Political Science Master's Graduate, Edward currently works as the Advocacy and Empowerment Junior Manager at Justice Desk Africa, a Human Rights NPO that aims to empower everyday people to understand, defend and access their fundamental human rights. He is passionate about the development of young people and has six years of experience working with young people in communities around South Africa.

Nuroonisha interviews Johandie De Klerk #KeepRXRadioOnAir 6 April 2023

Vandag het ons vir Johandie De Kock, een van die Two Oceans Maraton atleete. Johanide is n’ rekenmeester wat van RX Radio gehoor tydens ons #saverxradio-veldtog. Kort daarna het sy besluit om 'n veldtog van haar eie te begin #KeepRXRadioOnAir–Alhoeval die Maraton amper hier is, is ons seker Johanide saam met die ander hardlopers die RX Radio-vlag hoog sal vlieg op die 15de April.

Emily Interviews Seraj and Nuroonisha 5 April 2023

Emily sits down with RX Radio reporters, Seraj and Nuroonisha as they tell us their Ramadan experience and how what they feel about the #SaveRXRAdioRamadan Campaign.  

Emily interviews Bradley Browne 4 April 2023

RX Radio Young Reporter, Emily interviews Bradley Browne, a Paediatrician completing the last few months of his registrar time at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. They talk about Measles in light of the Measles vaccination campaign that ended on the 31st of March 2023.

TB Podcast with Sesethu Sityata and Dr. Julie Switala 3 April 2023

RX Radio Reporter Sesethu Sityata sits down with us in the studio and shares her experience of living with and beating TB.  She also goes into detail on the kind of medication and treatment young children need to take in order to beat this disease. Joining Sesethu is Dr. Julie Switala, a doctor from Brooklyn Chest Hospital who deals with all kinds of infections in children.