Season 13 Episode 6 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...
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...
Season 12, Episode 17 Wed, 19 Jan 2021 6:30pm, Thu, 20 Jan 11:00am >Fri, 21 Jan 2021 7:30am Following your dreams isn’t as easy as it sounds – it takes hard work, determination, and a lot of creativity. A group of artists speak about the paths...
Street talk films When the first Eastern Cape families arrived at Site 5, between Fish Hoek and Kommetjie, they optimistically named the new township Masiphumelele, which means ‘let’s succeed’ in Xhosa. A generation later, an estimated 40 000 people – many...
Season 9 Episode 31 Young poets tell us why poetry is still relevant in our society today. They reveal the true meanings behind the words,what inspired them and how they can help heal wounds, spark love and make you laugh. Join the conversation!
Season 8 Episode 32 Young black artist activists recount how they came to be artists and what they are doing in Kayamandi to inspire kids to become painters. Their goal is to give the youth an alternative to the drugs, alcohol and violence that surrounds them. Join...
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