31 October 2007

Ken Saro Wiwa Seminar

Today Barry Wuganaale, from the OSF Organisation (Ogoni Struggle in South Africa) joined us in studio.

He spoke about the activities that will be taking place at the Ken Saro Wiwa seminar.

‘The Ken Saro Wiwa Seminar: Being a two-day political education meeting to mark the 12th anniversary of the hanging of Ken Saro-Wiwa and 8 Ogoni activists’

For more information contact 021 447 7079


‘Words Worth Saying’

We were then joined by Natasha Tafari, the coordinator of ‘Words Worth Saying’ fundraiser. The event will be taking place on 2 November 2007.

The funds of the event will go towards a 16-year old talented instrumentalist.

A poetry session with music is to be expected: “A funny, political spiritual and lyrical event,” says Tafari.

For more information contact Natasha on 082 646 3514 or Brad on 078 706 9891


I Care Children’s Foundation -‘Samaritan Boxes’

We were later joined by Nashieda Salie a representative from the I Care Children’s Foundation, who spoke about the initiative of Samaritan Boxes.

“The Foundation is challenging all families, community members, businesses, and clubs, etc to come forward and donate a Samaritan Box for an underprivileged child, says Salie.

The boxes should contain toiletries, school stationery, sweets and toys. The closing date for these boxes is 14 December 2007.

For more information contact Nashieda Salie on 083 670 2880

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