South African youth are face with a number of challenges such as unemployment, gender based violence and mental health problems.
Any initiative to help to empower and uplift them it should be celebrated. Kagiso media’s radio stations Jacaranda FM, and East Coast Radio have partnered with Deutsche Welle (DW) to launch a new podcast series called ‘Don’t hold back – say it loud’ with an aim of empowering South African youth.
The podcast will be hosted by health activist, author and YouTuber – Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba. After her own diagnosis with HIV in 2013, Nozibele made it her mission to hold open conversations about her journey living with HIV.
The podcast series will zoom in and address issues like battling debts and suffering gender-based violence, to toxic relationships and fighting depression.
Deirdre King, Managing Director at Jacaranda FM said: “The data collected to produce the podcast really highlighted that urban South African youth often feel isolated in their issues. ‘Don’t hold back – say it loud’ was crafted as an audio companion to help Mzansi’s youth find their own path, but with real-world anecdotes and advice that they can put into practice every month.”
Claus Stäcker, Director of Deutsche Welle’s African Programmes in a statement said: “Kagiso Media (Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio), with its very successful and sophisticated media offerings, is an ideal partner for a digital partnership. As a long-time correspondent, South Africa has become a second home for me, so I am particularly pleased to start the first ever joint podcast in Africa right here – in Mzansi, where the pulse is ticking.”
To listen the podcast series click here or visit any of your favourite podcast platforms and search Don’t hold back – say it loud.
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