The Eddy The Eddy

The Eddy

The Eddy is an independent programme made in Johannesburg. It takes its name from THAT eddy, the temporary refuge from a raging river: a place to catch your breath and get your bearings.
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Rooted in South Africa. Connected to the world. The Eddy will bring you short series of conversations about the burning issues of our time, with leaders and doers at the coalface. No performative outrage. Just context, history and ideas on how to fortify our society and civic lives.
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For people who got the news and still ask: but why? so what?
Also for people who didn't get the news.
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Created and hosted by Charmeela Bhagowat, a South African journalist. Series arrive when they’re ready. Subscribe and you’ll know.
Monthly English South Africa News · Society & Culture
1 Episodes

Kumbaya won't cut it. Why South Africa needs better, not less conflict.

Charmeela Bhagowat speaks with conflict resolution practitioner and author Andre Vlok about why South Africa keeps repeating cycles of anger, distrust, and violence. In this episode, Andre argues that violence and social breakdown are symptoms, not root causes. The conversation moves from gender-based violence and urban conflict to leadership, identity,…
25 Oct 1 hr 02 min