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What are the short term plans for Buttskop crossing? 12:10

4h ago12:10

12:10

Africa Melane speaks to Raymond Maseko, acting regional manager for PRASA, about the interventions required at the Buttskop Road level railway crossing, where the signals and booms have not been working, posing a serious risk to cars and trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Callers responding to the U.S. aid being frozen 11:24

4h ago11:24

11:24

CALLER: Zackie Achmat, responding to the U.S. global funding halt and its potential impact on healthcare and social justice in South Africa. As a veteran activist and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), Achmat has long fought for access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment and broader healthcare equity. CALLER: “Hi Africa, I live …

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A World View from London: Whirlwind Danish diplomacy 5:21

2h ago5:21

5:21

Danish Prime Minister visits Paris, Berlin and Brussels to save mineral-rich Greenland from Trump; bizarre Canadian public inquiry concludes that there were no traitors; anti-oil protestors took to the London stage. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Africa Melane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is US throwing away trump card of influence by freezing aid? 7:28

3h ago7:28

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Africa Melane speaks to Brooks Spector, the associate editor at Daily Maverick about President Donald Trump cutting aid to foreign nations, and whether this jeopardises any influence and “soft diplomacy” that may come with being a major donor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Hiv NGOs and patients in firing line of Trump’s aid freeze 9:43

3h ago9:43

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Africa Melane speaks to Mia Malan, the founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa, about what effect the freezing of US aid to South Africa’s various Hiv linked NGOs and programs will have not only on patients, but also on staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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GroundUp News: Wallacedene residents fed up with filth 7:10

3h ago7:10

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Wallacedene residents, fed up with the uncollected refuse in their neighbourhood, have taken it upon themselves to clean up the area of illegal dump sites; Healthcare providers left with uncertain future after Donald Trump executive order; court rules aspects of SRD grant unconstitutional, Africa Melane discusses these stories with GroundUp editor …

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JUDASA writes open letter to President Ramaphosa to highlight unemployment crisis 5:13

3h ago5:13

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Africa Melane speaks to Dr Ruhann botha, the chair of the Junior Doctors Assocation of SA, about their open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the lack of jobs for young doctors despite a shortage of staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Making roads safer for cyclists and runner and what is being planned to upgrade safety at Buttskop railway level crossing? 8:25

1d ago8:25

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Following a disturbing conversation with former Western Cape MEC for Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle about the poor safety interventions in place at the Buttskop Road railway level crossing, Lester Kiewit speaks to Roberto Quintas, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, to find out whether any progress has been mad…

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We need to shift priorities away from degrees to skills 8:09

1d ago8:09

8:09

Mark Barnes argues that we need to be diverting priorities away from producing more university graduates and focussing more on developing skills which are desperately needed in order for the South African economy to grow. He explains his line of thinking to Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A World View from London: America’s 1000 immigrant arrests 7:40

1d ago7:40

7:40

President Trump’s crackdown begins; China’s AI bombshell; a troubling Gen Z poll. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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What can be done about child being “groomed” to be a gangster? 11:37

1d ago11:37

11:37

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Robert McDonald, the Social Development Head of Department to see what interventions can be made to help a little boy whose parents appear to be grooming him to be a gangster. They have posted pictures of him with prison style gang tattoos drawn on his tiny body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump’s budget cuts and aid suspension threaten global HIV/AIDS fight 9:00

1d ago9:00

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, a leading HIV researcher, about concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed PEPFAR budget cuts and a 90-day suspension of foreign aid. She highlights the potential catastrophic impact on HIV prevention and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa if this life-saving funding is disrupted. See omnystudi…

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What the Hack: How legal are TV boxes which offer “free” content? 9:55

1d ago9:55

9:55

Television viewing boxes are quite popular as they offer a central source for all your viewing apps, which is extremely convenient. There are also some TV boxes which are offering access to live international channels and streaming services without the need for a monthly subscription, but are these legal? Lester Kiewit speaks to Jan Vermeulen of My…

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SASSA Gold card replacement process explained 7:01

1d ago7:01

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The period of validity for SASSA Gold Cards has come to an end, and these are to be replaced by the Postbank Black Cards. Lester Kiewit speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA head of communications, to find out the process which Gold Card holders will need to follow in order to ensure a smooth experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Emerging Economies - Latin America 6:58

2d ago6:58

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Latin America is in Trumps crosshairs and a US foreign policy priority for action; why the US should not take back the Panama Canal; US-Cuba police whiplash as Trump reinstates “terrorism” designation. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Lyal White on these stories from Latin America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Canada won’t be invaded by the U.S. 12:01

2d ago12:01

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Lester Kiewit speaks with Canadian author Stephen Marsh about the fragile state of the United States under President Trump, highlighting concerns over his rhetoric, the January 6th insurrection, and the rise of political violence. Marsh also addresses the weakening of US military influence, internal divisions, and the potential for global instabili…

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A World View from London: Auschwitz memorial day 7:01

2d ago7:01

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It has been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz; a massive iceberg on the move; a dog owner’s grim demise in Romania. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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What the country’s new expropriation laws really mean 8:48

2d ago8:48

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkanyiso Gumede, a researcher at Institute for Poverty Land and Agrarian Studies who focuses on land reform. They discuss the new expropriation laws and what they mean for the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Hawks raid leaves dark cloud over City of Cape Town 7:51

2d ago7:51

7:51

Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist, Velani Ludidi, following the Hawks raid on the offices of Alderman JP Smith, and Councillor Xanthea Limberg, in connection to a massive housing fraud case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Call for motorists to be more vigilant following tragic death of cyclist 5:04

2d ago5:04

5:04

Lester Kiewit speaks to Neil Robinson, the CEO of the Pedal Power Association, about the tragic death of a cyclist close to St James. They discuss safe driving habits motorists need to observe, as well as acceptable and safe behaviour cyclists need to observe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Money on Monday: Which debts get defaulted the most? 7:15

2d ago7:15

7:15

We are a society that has a huge appetite for credit. Some of them are necessary (“needs” such as homeloans) while others are optional (“wants” such as gadgets and fashionable clothing) as they’re aligned with purchases which we undertake to spoil ourselves with. But what happens when we are unable to repay them all? Which debts are more likely to …

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World War II veteran has no medals to honour his contributions 100-year-old WW2 veteran Jacob Human: A legacy overlooked and the fight for recognition 5:06

2d ago5:06

5:06

Lester Kiewit speaks to Henry August, Chair of the South African Coloured Ex-Servicemen's Legion, about 100-year-old WW2 veteran Jacob Human, who served in the Indian Malay Corps and South African Cape Corps but never received his medals or compensation. They discuss efforts to rectify this injustice and honor his legacy. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Your passion will lead the way 55:50

3d ago55:50

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Your Passion will lead the way. By Pastor George Lehman There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Passion is a powerful emotion that drives us towards a deeper commitment to God. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58(Amp) – 57But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making…

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Is there a right way or a wrong way? How to pronounce different areas and suburbs in Cape Town 3:05

5d ago3:05

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Lester, listeners and presenter Dan Corder weigh in on whether there is a right way r a wrong way to pronounce places like Muizenberg, Bonteheuwel and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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A look ahead at geopolitics in 2025 12:22

5d ago12:22

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Lester Kiewit speaks to elections analyst Ben Graham Jones about the geopolitical landscape for 2025, looking at the influence of a Donald Trump presidency and also at the elections taking place in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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“The Cry of Winnie Mandela” coming to The Baxter 10:41

5d ago10:41

10:41

Following its critical success in Johannesburg, The Market Theatre’s production, The Cry of Winnie Mandela, based on Njabulo Ndebele’s celebrated novel of the same name, will be making its Cape Town debut next week at the Baxter Flipside from 29 January to 15 February. Lester Kiewit speaks to director Momo Matsunyane. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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A World View from London: A new fire in Los Angeles 5:26

5d ago5:26

5:26

A new fire in Los Angeles as winds pick up to fan the flames; Russian ships in Syria and observers confirm a military pull out; the world’s oldest choir (in terms of the average age of its members). Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Janusz Walus the man convicted for the murder of Chris Hani appeared in interviews with the mediaunrepentant 10:42

5d ago10:42

10:42

Janusz Walus, the man convicted for the murder of Chris Hani, has been engaging in media interviews in Poland, where he was deported in December 2024 after completing his parole. In several interviews, Walus appeared unrepentant and even justified his act. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Rafal Pankowski, political scientist & head of the "Never Again" A…

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Time to reconsider VIP Unit’s R2billion budget 8:33

5d ago8:33

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Lester Kiewit speaks Ian Cameron, chair of parliament’s Security Cluster Portfolio Committee, about his call to reconsider the VIP Protection Unit’s R2billion budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Buttskop crossing in shambolic state 8:20

5d ago8:20

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Robin Carlisle, the former Transport and Public Works MEC for the Western Cape, who recently visited the Buttskop level crossing in order to pay his respects to the children and men who died there in accidents in 2010 and 2018. He was deeply saddened by what he saw there, as certain safety protocols appeared to be lacking. S…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald 6:54

5d ago6:54

6:54

Thailand becomes first South East Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage; South Australian government proposes changes to planning legislation which includes increasing the size of garages; thousands queue at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney to see an endangered Corpse plant that only flowers every 7 - 20 years in the wild. See omnystudio…

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What you need to know about the law if your child suffers a sport injury at school 6:43

6d ago6:43

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Kirstie Haslam, of DSC Attorneys about school sport injuries. They discuss liability and legal steps that can be taken by parents or guardians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Get Moving: Too hot to handle 7:26

6d ago7:26

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Cape Town recently experienced some very hot days and while some people opted to stop their physical activities, some continued as they might have had little choice. Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger of The Balance Group about exercising and physical activities when the weather is extremely hot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Dr Ian Pearson explores the future of digital companionship - How AI is redefining human connection 22:51

6d ago22:51

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Ian Pearson, a futurist and AI expert, in a mind-bending conversation about the future of sex with robots. Dr Pearson delves into the impact of advanced AI and robotics on human relationships, examining how these technologies might redefine intimacy and companionship. He shares his insights on the potential psychological,…

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A World View from London: Trump’s ultimatum to Putin 6:19

6d ago6:19

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US President Trump issues an ultimatum to end war in Ukraine; Prince Harry scores victory against tabloid for intrusion; a US court’s unusual decision over the fate of five elephants. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is it fair to amalgamate various City of Cape Town law enforcement agencies under one umbrella? 8:15

6d ago8:15

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Hlalanathi Gagayi., Western Cape spokesperson for the South African Municipal Workers Union, about the City of Cape Town’s plan to amalgamate the various arms of its safety and security divisions under one unit, as a number of its members are opposed to such a move, saying it is not what they signed up for when joining. See …

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Are we already seeing massively overcrowded classrooms after teacher posts were slashed? 7:36

6d ago7:36

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel of National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa about increasing concerns that classrooms in the Cape are severely overcrowded following the cutting of 2400 teacher posts from the budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Trendspotting Thursday: The age for atomisation 9:47

6d ago9:47

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In the scientific world, atomisation refers to the breaking of bonds to retrieve the smaller parts, and the term has now been borrowed to describe how members of society gravitate towards individualism, breaking their bonds within communities, doing their own thing in isolation. Kirsty Bisset, Managing Director at HaveYouHeard Marketing, discusses …

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Denosa congress discusses South Africa’s nursing crisis 6:59

6d ago6:59

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Denosa chairperson in Gauteng Simphiwe Gada, about concerns they have raised at the ninth annual congress. The union feels there is a lack of investment in health infrastructure, and the nursing shortage is not being adequately addressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Implications of US withdrawal from World Health Organisation 11:41

7d ago11:41

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Salim Abdool Karim, Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, about the implications of Donald Trump’s order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Explorer Gump Suzuki hits the Cape 10:56

7d ago10:56

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Japanese explorer Yuji “Gump” Suzuki about completing his journey from Nairobi to Cape Town, pulling a rickshaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Algorithmic literacy and social media’s hidden influence 10:33

7d ago10:33

10:33

Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, founder of Worldwide Worx, about algorithmic literacy in today’s digital world. As social media algorithms shape our online experiences, Arthur explains how they work, why understanding them matters, and how we can navigate the digital landscape more consciously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Remembering forgotten servicemen 6:52

7d ago6:52

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Lester Kiewit speaks to David McDonald, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Operations Manager, about a new memorial to commemorate 1700 servicemen who died without known graves during World War 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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A World View from London: Deadly Turkish fire 5:34

7d ago5:34

5:34

Dozens killed at ski resort hotel; A bishop begs the US President for kinder policies; Australia’s mysterious toxic balls. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Long lines of disabled and elderly at Khayelitsha Sassa office 8:50

7d ago8:50

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sibongiseni Faku, an activist with Freedom to The Forgotten, about concerns that disabled people are having to spend the night in queues outside Sassa’s Khayelitsha office, so they can secure a place, to apply for a disability grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GroundUp News: Cape Town not immune to Los Angeles-scale fire 7:53

7d ago7:53

7:53

Lester Kiewit speaks to Steve Kretzmann, journalist at GroundUp, about Cape Town not being immune from wildfires at a scale which destroyed large parts of Los Angeles. They also discuss a number of other interesting articles covered recently, including the stalling of the Clanwilliam Dam project and the long queue of people which formed outside SAS…

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Who can afford to live in upmarket apartments? 6:39

7d ago6:39

6:39

There are some really expensive penthouses and apartment units being sold in South Africa, but who can actually afford them? Lester Kiewit speaks to Ash Muller, a property broker and columnist with the Mail & Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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What can we expect from Trump’s ‘America first’ policy hitlist? 7:10

8d ago7:10

7:10

Lester Kiewit speaks to Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue about what we can expect from President Donald Trump’s America First policy, which will see him clamp down on borders and renegotiate trade deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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Researching the lives behind the violence: Kajal Carr’s study on gender-based violence 11:27

8d ago11:27

11:27

Lester Kiewit speaks to Kajal Carr, a PhD candidate in the Psychology Department at UCT and a member of the Hub for Decolonial Feminist Psychologies in Africa, about her groundbreaking research on gender-based violence. Kajal’s study invites men who have used violence against women to share their life stories through confidential, anonymized interv…

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Meet UWC’s new Rector and Vice Chancellor 11:54

8d ago11:54

11:54

Lester Kiewit speaks to the new and eighth rector and vice chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, Prof John Balfour, about his vision for the historic institution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.CapeTalk

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