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The JJC Podcast Experience

You’re procrastinating right now, aren’t you? Yup, we knew it.
But don’t fret, this is the most effective soundtrack to drown out your google classroom notifications.

We are the Johannesburg Junior Council and our mission as a youth run organization is to empower the voice of the unheard. Join us as we embark on challenging conversations around all things social, political and current. The only difference? It’s coming from fellow high school procrastinators who might just have a thing or two to say about the world that we live in. Just like you, right?
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
52 Episodes
1 – 20

Not just a stunt, we want all 12 months

Pride should be celebrated every year, all year.” said by one of our hosts, Khumo Kumalo in this impactful podcast. Join him, and his co-host, Josh De Smet as they delve into important conversations surrounding issue’s faced by today’s lgbtqia+ youth and as they explore what queer pride means to…
1 Aug 2022 33 min

Covid Reflections

I think we can speak for everyone when we say that Covid was a curveball that no one expected. Join us as we discuss online school, our mental health during covid and other random tangents!
5 Jun 2022 23 min

Not Your National Anthem

In celebration of Africa day, Join Khumo and Grace as they deep dive into everything relating to Xenophobia in South Africa, from Operation Dudula to the not so innocent jokes you and your friends may share in private. A much needed conversation acknowledging the detrimental effects of xenophobia on not…
25 May 2022 24 min

Human Rights Day

Join us as we discuss the history, importance and change brought on by the events of the Sharpville Massacre, commemorated by Human Rights Day on the 21st of March. Our hosts Kwande, Gad and Miquela explore the intricacies of the culture of human rights in South Africa ranging from how…
21 Mar 2022 19 min

Arts: The Culture Experience

In this episode of The JJC Podcast Experience Michelle and Serene talk about how the youth can empower and express themselves through embracing elements arts and culture as well as dish down on how arts and culture has contributed to their lives.
25 Sep 2021 28 min

Mental Health in a P.O.C Household

Nomsa Mhlongo, Co-founder of Rareview Mirror Mental Health Agency, hops on this episode of Saturdays with Stephanie to share some of her touching experiences battling with mental health in a P.O.C household. She also shares some tips on dealing with mental health and how to overcome stigmas and challenges facing…
31 Aug 2021 33 min

Highschool

In this episode of The JJC Podcast Experience, Duncan, Stephanie, Thashil, Munashe and Gabriel chat about their high school experiences and their opinions and feelings on high school.
24 Jul 2021 14 min

Gen Z talks Social Media

In this episode Duncan, Thashil and Munashe discuss Gen Z and social media. Is Gen Z desensitised to violence in the media? Is Gen Z the "snowflake generation"? Listen to this episode to hear the answers to these questions and many more!
10 Jul 2021 21 min

Colourism

Am I colorist? What is colourism? Have I been subjected to colourism? In this episode of Saturdays With Stephanie, Stephanie, joined by guests Thashil and Duncan get candid about living in a colourist society, and share tips on identifying and dealing with colourism with friends, family, communities and social media.
26 Jun 2021 26 min

Dating As A Teen

Can your relationship survive the roller coaster of teen life? Are soul ties real? Is true love real? In this episode Duncan, Thashil, Stephanie, Munashe and Gabriel dive into their experiences dating as teens and how to navigate your way through the ups and downs of love, relationships, heartbreak and…
6 Jun 2021 24 min

What happened to protect and serve?

This podcast gives some insight into police brutality as a global issue, and focuses on police brutality in South Africa with a look into the nature, history and causes of it with an insight into how bad it has been over the past couple of years.
29 Nov 2020 36 min

Do we believe in love? Does love really exist?

You’re procrastinating right now, aren’t you? Yup, we knew it. But don’t fret, this is the most effective soundtrack to drown out your google classroom notifications. We are the Johannesburg Junior Council and our mission as a youth run organization is to empower the voice of the unheard. Join us…
4 Nov 2020 10 min

What we can take away from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 has been one of society’s darkest, ugliest, most brutal diseases. It is not all doom and gloom though, there are some important, valuable lessons that we can take away from this pandemic. Join me, in the conversation.
31 Oct 2020 11 min

The struggles of being vocal about my political opinions

You’re procrastinating right now, aren’t you? Yup, we knew it. But don’t fret, this is the most effective soundtrack to drown out your google classroom notifications. We are the Johannesburg Junior Council and our mission as a youth run organization is to empower the voice of the unheard. Join us…
28 Oct 2020 8 min

Thinking Ahead

The common denominator amongst people that shake the foundations of our existence is they think ahead. They get a glimpse of the future and translate it into the present, very often leaving them wealthy too. Let’s discuss this interesting topic.
24 Oct 2020 13 min

The idea of reading books

In this episode I open up about my journey with books and give different but helpful advice on finding the perfect book for you.
21 Oct 2020 8 min

Growing up in a black and leading the way for male revelation

In today's episode we talk about something fun for most black children. But also come with values and morals. Being a black child in a moderate household is one of the best childhood memories as you have to fighting your way through everything whether it being hiding, food or curfews
17 Oct 2020 18 min

Depression

In this episode we talk about an issue that mostly gene-Z which is depression Once if not twice in our lives we get into a phase where we don't know who we are and what our purpose is and all we can think about is just leaving the earth and…
3 Oct 2020 14 min
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