Hello 2022! This year we kick off with a difference. In this episode we invite an expert onto our platform to discuss the profound effect a simple issue such as lighting can have on our communities. Stephanie Briers; Phd candidate, Urbanist and

Politics

Oct 6th, 2021 29m 2s

Lets not get political. How many times have we heard that phrase before? It even came up in our WhatsApp group. Is it even possible not to get political?What are the elements that makes this a contentious topic? So many people want to steer cl

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Chaos- Part 2

Sep 20th, 2021 20m 46s

We pick up on our conversation about the riots in South. The last thought that was shared was on what we perceive to be the reality for South Africans, which from certain perspectives can look gloomy, but how there is still a resolution to stay

Chaos- Part 1

Aug 17th, 2021 28m 15s

Our country has been through another turbulent chapter in its history. One which has once again brought up a plethora of emotions. We discuss what the recent riots and looting meant to each of us, our families and people around us. The situatio

Inter(racial) relationships

Jul 12th, 2021 37m 40s

Love. The most beautiful thing in the world. For some who are in interracial relationships, there can at times be certain challenges to overcome because of different lived experiences. In this episode we explored what some of those might be and

Access to Education

Jun 2nd, 2021 35m 18s

Knowledge gives power. Education eradicates poverty. All slogans and statements we have heard many times before yet for many there still are some barriers to gaining access to a decent education. Tertiary education being a good example.What ar

Language- Part 2

Apr 29th, 2021 33m 42s

Language as a driver of economic growth, language in public institutions, language as a marketable skill, language as a tool towards social mobility. The second part of our episode on language goes into a more technical direction where we look

Language- Part 1

Apr 7th, 2021 26m 54s

One of the most basic tools we use to communicate with one another. Something with which we develop a deep connection. Language.It is something that can bring us together, but it has also been used as a tool to drive us apart. We look at all

Diversity

Feb 24th, 2021 1h 4m

We are all human. We all want to stay close to what we know and what feels comfortable. Where does diversity fit into this picture? We have one of our most interesting conversations to date. We try to grapple with this topic from many angles. W

Beauty

Jan 18th, 2021 33m 18s

Beauty! Is it in the eye of the beholder, is it skin deep? We have a look at these questions and what inform our ideas of what beauty really is. What systems are at play and how are we influenced by those systems? For something which is very su

Cancelled Statues- Part 2

Nov 13th, 2020 21m 53s

We pick up the conversation from our last episode and shift the focus to Cancel Culture. How effective is it, is it even worth our time? What do we need to do to create platforms where we can share opposing ideas with one another? Have a listen

Cancelled Statues- Part 1

Sep 30th, 2020 21m 50s

As we come to end of Heritage month in South Africa, we delve into a bit of our history. What is the significance of statues? Are there any alternatives to the way we honour figures from our past? We try to wrap this conversation up in part 2,

Dignity

Sep 14th, 2020 26m 19s

In our first episode of the Know Your Neighbour podcast we dive straight into the most talked about topic relating to race relations in 2020. So much to talk about. As we are just starting out we are still learning. Stick with us on this journe

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