Karoo: meth addiction

Karoo: meth addiction

Addiction to crystal meth (tik) is usually linked to cities, poor townships, and gangsterism ─ and not with South Africa’s expansive rural areas such as the Great Karoo. This heartland of South Africa is associated with quiet dorpies, wide expanses, and farming. In...
‘My addiction to tik’

‘My addiction to tik’

Season 13, Episode 2 ‘There’s no gate going back out of smoking tik’ – but Nathan, who lives in the small Karoo town called Pearston, is fighting his way out of his dependence on tik (crystal methamphetamine). He tells of how personal struggles such as sexual...
GBV –  His father, my son

GBV – His father, my son

Season 12 Episode 52 ‘Daar is sekere goed wat net die pa kan doen’ (There are some things that only the dad can do). Women living in Willowmore in the Eastern Cape talk about the powerful impact that fathers can have on their sons’ behaviour towards women....
Facing GBV – Part 6 – Overcoming

Facing GBV – Part 6 – Overcoming

Season 12, Episode 51 “Because I’m a pastor’s wife, I thought this thing (abuse) would not get to me.” – Desiree, Willowmore. These three women from Willowmore tell us how difficult it is to overcome the long-lasting trauma that is caused by being abused. From...
Facing GBV – Part 5 – Getting Help

Facing GBV – Part 5 – Getting Help

Season 12, Episode 50 Wed, 7 Dec 2022 6:30pm, Thu, 8 Dec 2022 11:00am > Fri, 9 Dec 2022 7:30am Between toxic relationships, abusive work environments, and alcohol-fueled weekends, is gender-based violence the new norm in South Africa? These women from the Rural...
Facing GBV – Part 4 – Breaking the Silence

Facing GBV – Part 4 – Breaking the Silence

Season 12, Episode 49 Coming from a rural community in Pearston, this group of women share their personal stories of how they are being abused by their boyfriends, husbands, sons and step-fathers and how drug addiction is a major driver in their homes. They explain...