World Health Organisations Masters programme- Professor David Sanders.

Our last interview was with Professor David Sanders. Archbishop Tutu the Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape will launch the World Health Organisations Masters programme at UWC and also open the New School of Public Health Building. The Masters programme is the first of its kind in our country and will assist in the development of structured health systems throughout Africa

Wind Turbine-Peter Bekker

We were also joined on the line by Peter Bekker. Peter has designed and built his own wind turbine for household use and held a talk and demonstration of his wind turbine. He will also be running a course which starts July 24th. For more information you may visit www.windpower.org.za

Cape Town Carnival-Isabel Meyer

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Isabel Meyer, the CEO of Cape Town Carnival. The Cape Town Carnival was conceived as a community project aimed at bringing together the diverse communities of the City of Cape Town through music, dance, and cultural expression, culminating in a weekend of inclusive fun for Capetonians and visitors alike. Today we will be speaking to Isabell, who will be giving us an update. For more information visit www.capetowncarnival.com

New Cross Roads Clinic- Dr. James Campbell

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Dr. James Campbell. The University of the Western Cape, School of Natural Medicine in conjunction with SACLA Health Projects has opened a new clinic in New Cross Roads. For more information you can call 021 959 3886

International Travel Guide- Lutz Manzelmann

We were also joined in studio by Lutz Manzelmann Project Manager and Designer for the International Travel Guide. The founders of The International TravelGuide South Africa 2009 – 2011 edition, along with a team of more than twenty acclaimed photographers, authors and editors have launched a totally unique 520 page guide about South Africa to the public and industry.

Uthombo Wesizwe-Ruth Friedmann

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Ruth Friedmann from Uthombo Wesizwe. Psychologists and criminologists have reported compelling evidence to show that South African youth has not been equipped by society to function effectively in a post Mandela Rainbow Nation. Umthombo Wesizwe has been formed in reaction to this need - it comprises a volunteer group of researchers, psychologists and professionals that has teamed up to provide an antidote to prejudice, violence and xenophobia among South African children. For more information visit www.uwfund.org or call 021 434 0507

iSign in C6- Mehrdad Gaziasgar and Nathan Naidoo

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Mehrdad Gaziasgar and Nathan Naidoo. They are students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and they will be representing Africa in the Imagine Cup world finals. The Imagine Cup is a technology competition for students and they have entered a project called iSign in C6. iSign is a digital phrase book that can recognise and render South African Sign Language gestures thereby allowing communication between hearing and Deaf people.

Give 5-Leigh Meinert

We also spoke to Leigh Meinert from Tertiary School in Business Administration(TsiBA). TsiBA offers emerging leaders an opportunity to study an enriched Bachelor of Business Administration degree that is focused on Entrepreneurship and Leadership. Leigh will be speaking about their Give 5 campaign. For more information contact 021 532 2750 or visit www.tsiba.org.za

Law24.com- Larsen Lockwood-Hall

A new comprehensive website providing extensive yet simple legal information, has been launched by LexisNexis. We spoke to Larsen Lockwood-Hall about Law24.com, which will offer legal services, expert opinions and free legal advice. For more information, you may visit www.law24.com

Collect-a-Can-Rodrick

We were also joined on the line by Rodrick from Collect-a-Can. Collect-a-Can is dedicated to ensure that used beverage cans and consequently tinplate, exist in harmony with the environment. For more information you may visit www.collectacan.co.za or call their Cape Town offices on 021 534 7010

Alliance for Children's Entitlement to Social Security-Sharon September

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Sharon September from the Alliance for Children's Entitlement to Social Security (ACESS). ACESS is an alliance of almost 1 200 children’s sector organisations. For more information on the organisation, you may visit www.acess.org or call 021 761 0117.

Observatory Junior School permaculture garden-Natalie Clayton and Margie Rosenberg

Today on Backchat, we were joined in studio by Natalie Clayton, an educator from Observatory Junior School and Margie Rosenberg. Natalie and Margie spoke about the school’s permaculture garden. Last year the school won a competition for the garden and today we will find out how they are preparing for the competition this year. For more information about the competition visit www.trees.co.za

Congress of Students and Angola Community-Joao Nascineto

We were also joined in studio by Joao Nasicento. Nasicento is an Angolan leader and will be peaking to us about how his organisation feels about the recent killing of an Angolan outside Nyanga Home Affairs. Backchat has tried to contact Nyanga Home Affairs as well as the National Department of Home Affairs, but were unsuccessful. For more information about Joao’s organisation, you may visit www.cecangola.org

Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA)- Viresh Harri

Viresh Harri, chairperson of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA) in the Western Province joined us on the line today to speak about ABASA and the work they do. ABASA aims to promote interests of black men and women engaged in the accounting profession. For more information visit www.abasa.org.za

Peace Camp 2009- Chad and Bronwyn

We were also joined in studio by Chad and Bronwyn from Party with a Purpose Productions. Party with a Purpose Productions (PPP) will represent the city of Cape Town in Barcelona Spain at a Peace Camp to take place in September this year. PPP is searching for eight youth (4 boys and 4 girls) between the ages of 13 and 14 years old to participate in the Camp taking place during the school holidays, hosted by the Universal Forum of Cultures Initiative. The youth will be selected from all demographic and cultural backgrounds of Cape Town. Interviews will take place this Saturday June 20. For more information visit www.partywithapurpose.co.za or call 021 447 6567. You can email admin1ppp@gmail.com

3 Tons of Fun- Bulewa Cosa

Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Bulewa Cosa from 3 Tons of Fun. The phenomenal 3 TONS OF FUN are back - in a BRAND NEW SHOW! 3 TONS OF FUN have emerged over the last 5 years as one of Cape Town's most loved all-female groups. They are in great demand on the corporate circuit and have performed at functions for top companies and at some of Cape Town & South Africa's top venues. Tickets will cost you R75. For bookings you may contact 021 424 1194 or visit www.onbroadway.co.za

Addicted-2-Life Benefit Concert-Peter Harley
Today on Backchat we were joined on the line by Peter Harley, the Youth and Development co-ordinator from Frontiers. Frontiers will present a benefit concert next month at the Kensington High School Hall. The concert will take place July 25th and will start at 8pm. For more information you may contact Peter on 021 795 5500.

Friends Day Centre- Maria
Today we were joined on the line by Maria from the Friends Day Centre. Friends Day Centre, a non-profit organisation situated in Maitland, Cape Town, originated in 1959 under the name Jan Prins Centre. The organisation helps intellectually disabled learners who need specialised care in order to develop to the maximum of their potential and live healthy, happy and contented lives. For more information you may call 021 511-5801