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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 Mar 29, 2025
The Fight Against GBV in SA
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Tumi from Women For Change steps into the conversation to raise awareness about gender-based violence in South Africa. As we recently celebrated International Women’s Day, she highlights the ongoing struggle for women’s rights and safety in our communities.
(22 March 2025)

Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Standing Up for Human Rights
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Nikelwa Mqwabalala, Youth Ambassador Coordinator at the Justice Desk, and Audrey Tchoupo, a Youth Ambassador from Holy Cross High School, kick-start our live broadcast with a conversation about the significance of Human Rights Day. They discuss the rights we have as a society and why this day remains important.
(22 March 2025)

Friday Mar 28, 2025
Understanding Rheumatic Diseases, this WORD Day
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
March 18th marks World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD Day), a day dedicated to raising awareness about rheumatic diseases in children and young people. In this episode of The Registrar Show, Emily sits down with Dr Nicci Gilibert, a Paediatric Registrar at Red Cross Children’s Hospital, to help us understand what rheumatic diseases are, how they affect young patients, and why awareness is so important.
(18 March 2025)

Monday Mar 10, 2025
The Heart of isiXhosa Poetry with Thandokazi Mayo
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Yusrah and Naseerah chat with Thandokazi Mayo, a Teacher by profession and Author of Silapha, about her powerful isiXhosa poetry collection and the impactful role storytelling plays in our communities.
(7 March 2025)

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Exploring the Open Book Youth Fest
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Frankie Murrey , the Coordinator for Open Books Festivall, and Zizipho Bam, an Award-Winning Poet stop by the RX Radio studio for an interview with Yusrah. They’ll be sharing their love for literature, arts and what you can expect at the Open Book Youth Fest!
(7 March 2025)

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Navigating New Waters: Imitha Mayo's Journey in Nautical Science
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Imitha Mayo is a Nautical Science student pursuing a unique and adventurous career path in a male-dominated field. [LISTEN] to her as she is talking about her studies, life at sea, and how she overcomes challenges to carve out a space for herself in this exciting industry.
(22 February 2025)

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Shining a Light on Childhood Cancer
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
To raise awareness for International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February), we welcome Lynette Muthuray, Regional Manager of CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation), alongside Wakeel, an 18 year-old cancer survivor, who shares his journey of resilience.
(22 February 2025)

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Healthy Living with Dietitian Amy Hugo
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, and registered dietitian Amy Hugo steps into studio to discuss what a truly healthy lifestyle looks like and how small changes can lead to a big impact, especially for children.
(22 February 2025)

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Facts & Fiction of Epilepsy with Drs. Nagwolga & Naiwumbwe
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
To mark International Epilepsy Day (12 February), Drs. Nagwolga & Naiwumbwe, experienced paediatricians from Red Cross Hospital’s Neurology Department, break down common misconceptions about epilepsy and provide expert insights.
(22 February 2025)

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Hip-Hop & Identity: A Conversation with Emile YX
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Award-winning South African Hip-Hop Elder Emile YX—founder of the pioneering Pop Glide Crew—joins us to reflect on his legacy, the evolution of hip-hop, and his newest single, "Aweh, I wear".
(22 February 2025)