Meth addiction in the Karoo

Meth addiction in the Karoo

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...
The disabled ride the waves

The disabled ride the waves

Season 13 Episode 5 Watch volunteers from the Roxy Davis Foundation assist people with disabilities get into the water and on a surfboard! With a greater risk of drowning and vulnerability against shark attacks, the para surfers talk about their daunting but...
‘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...
Facing GBV – Part 2 Is Justice Failing Us?

Facing GBV – Part 2 Is Justice Failing Us?

Season 12, Episode 47 “Men can just hit us, and nothing will happen.” – Ellen Myberg, Sir Lowry’s Pass. It’s no secret that the South African justice system fails victims of gender-based violence. We hear new stories every day about...
Suicide & Mental Health

Suicide & Mental Health

Season 12, Episode 42 Wed, 7 Sept 2022 6:30pm, Thu, 8 Sept 2022 11:00am > Fri, 9 Sept 2022 7:30am In a post-lockdown world, people are more depressed and vulnerable than ever thanks to high unemployment and crime rates. Despite its commonality, mental health is...
Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage Pregnancy

Season 12, Episode 41 Watching a child turn into a mother, without support, without comprehensive health care, and without a clear future is a reality many South Africans face. When you’re a teenager, you need to have fun, grow, and learn – not worry about...