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

12 – 32

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

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

Women leading the way for male revelation.

In this episode I speak about the realisation I made about how the progression of women in society positively affects men. Presenter: Sechaba

10 Oct 2020 9 min

How Socrates and Plato’s model of thinking still shake the rusty edges of existence, knowledge and discovery today.

In the 21st century we live in a reality where knowledge is readily available at our fingertips and a person’s intelligence is based off of memorization. Let us spin the wheel of time back and look at two of the greatest thinkers who: shaped the way we are supposed to…

7 Oct 2020 12 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

My story: Living a value driven lifestyle, and a breakdown of the 6 most potent books a teenager can read.

In this episode I am just going to be telling you more about myself and what drives me. Everybody wants to be successful in life. I myself am still on that journey, but join me, as we talk about that glorious but tough road, the road to success – and…

30 Sep 2020 16 min

The importance of self education

In this episode I speak on the importance of learning beyond our textbooks. I speak about why this is important and give ideas on ways one can start that learning process. Presenter: Sechaba

26 Sep 2020 5 min

Anxiety Disorder

In this episode, I am going to tell you about how to deal with someone that suffers from any form of anxiety disorder. It is very difficult to have to deal with anxiety disorders without knowing why and how you have them. It is even worse when people around you…

23 Sep 2020 22 min

If everyone is equal, is anyone special?

It is the norm to be told that you are special and unique, but in the same breath we are told that everyone is equal?!? Let’s chat and make sense of this rather counter-intuitive contradiction. Presenter: Sipho

12 Sep 2020 5 min

Life lessons

In this episode I speak about the life lessons I've learnt at school, from life and from people. I am joined by Jessica and Phuthulogang who also share their life lessons and experiences. Presenter: Sechaba

9 Sep 2020 34 min

Do you agree that we should eliminate the race block on forms?

In this episode we tackle a race issue which includes the race block on forms that we fill in through out our lives. This issue affects everyone. We love that our listeners to continue to question themselves and the society and purely just accept things as they are given and…

2 Sep 2020 12 min

The primary upliftment of society hinges on business and entrepreneurship, the government’s role is secondary

The unemployment rate is increasing, and as more and more young people find themselves without work one has to ask, what is the solution? The solution will come in the form of co-operative governance which is a partnership between government, civil society and business. Presenter: Sipho

29 Aug 2020 11 min

A Sit Down With a Next Generation Business Leader: Marko Stavrou.

One of the Co-Founders of the JJC Podcast Experience, David Kariuki, sits down with serial entrepreneur and thought leader Marko Stavrou. Marko is the founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Network which is a podcast that serves to inspire thousands of young minds across the world with Emmy award winning guests…

26 Aug 2020 44 min

An insightful session into the life of Mabuke Masermule

In this show we'll be taking a stroll into the life of Mabuke Masermule as a single mother and most importantly a fierce survivor of gender based violence. The show will mainly educate individuals on the global issue of gender based violence *Koketso Feature show

22 Aug 2020 21 min