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Society's Super Heroes

Society’s Super Heroes is a podcast series celebrating the men, women and organisations who have dedicated their lives to empowering communities, and who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others.

Each sector commemorates an annual day. The days are occasions to educate and to reinforce achievements in humanity. These days are the perfect springboard for awareness raising actions. We will be curating conversations with Super Heroes to explore what their day means to them and shine a spotlight on the work that they are doing. We will be sharing stories of hope and inspired active citizenship as we shift consciousness.

Society’s Super Heroes is hosted by Luke Lamprecht and Karen Landi. Luke has three decades of experience working in the non profit and child protection and development sector. Luke is the Developmental Director of Fight with Insight, a boxing program for inner city youth. Fight with Insight is in Hillbrow, one of the toughest neighbourhoods in the world. Through Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Food, Luke is part of a team of people changing the Future of the youth. Luke chose the road less travelled and shines a light into the darkness, asked why he goes into the darkness, he responds, “because there are people there”. Luke is a serial social entrepreneur and is actively involved with numerous advocacy groups. Karen is a change maker and social entrepreneur with a passion for the youth, active citizenship, and community building. In 2017 Karen co founded Community Hours – a youth volunteering platform, through the platform Karen mindfully worked to change the perceptions of young people around community service, social cohesion and volunteering. She currently runs Ei8ht – a co working space, networking and communications platform for the non profit sector.
Occasionally English South Africa Society & Culture · Social Sciences
46 Episodes
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EP14: International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December

The theme for 2020 is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”. Our in studio guest is Shannon O’Keefe, General Manager of The Sunshine Centre for Children with Disabilities. We discuss Sunshine’s START program and the incredible successes of The Sunshine Centre’s ECDs with inclusivity…
2 Dec 2020 20 min

EP13: World Aids Day - 1st of December

The 1st December marks World Aids Day, this year the theme of World AIDS Day is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”. Our in studio guest is the fearless teller of necessary truths – Sharon Gordon, CEO of non profit Dignity Dreams and sought after speaker on sex and sexuality. We discuss…
30 Nov 2020 25 min

EP12: Universal Children's Day - 20th November

Universal Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 20th November. The goal of Universal Children’s Day is to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children. Our in studio guest is Nga Murombedzi from Women and Men Against Child Abuse. Nga is…
19 Nov 2020 23 min

EP11: World Prematurity Day - 17 November

World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Nicole Canin joined us in studio and worked to unpack the impact of a preterm baby. In addition to sharing practical tips and advice, we explore…
16 Nov 2020 23 min

EP10: World Kindness Day - Friday 13 November

World Kindness Day is on Friday 13th November, our guest is Alison Scott – Principal of Bellavista School. Alison’s career interest lies in how children learn; her firm conviction is that the every child can learn! She believes in the brain’s plasticity and in the imperative role of the mediator…
12 Nov 2020 24 min

EP8: World Food Day - 16 October

It’s World Food Day and Chef David Higgs joins us in studio. David shares his love of food, the influence of his parents, caring for his community during COVID and being innovative in order to raise awareness. His work with the Inner City CAN and Cooking for a Cause speak…
15 Oct 2020 28 min

EP7: International Day of the Girl Child - 11 October

It’s International Day of the Girl Child. Join us in conversation with 19 year old Jennifer Maitibi. Jennifer shares her hopes and dreams with us and what it means to be a young woman in the inner city of Johannesburg. Jennifer really inspires us with her commitment and dedication to…
10 Oct 2020 21 min

EP6: World Mental Health Day - 10 October

It’s World Mental Health Day. Join us in conversation with Dr Ronelle Price-Hughes, Head of the Clinical Unit: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Tara Hospital. Ronelle provides invaluable insights into the role of parents, the messages we are giving our children, the effects of COVID on families, and the importance…
9 Oct 2020 24 min

EP5: World Teacher's Day - Monday 5th October

Monday 5th October is World Teacher’s Day. Patrick Lees - Executive Headmaster of Pridwin Prep and Founder of Realema Teacher Intern Program, and Pier Myburgh - Director of Realema, spoke passionately about their heartfelt desire to develop teachers in the interest of children. Realema is an exceptional program that nurtures…
4 Oct 2020 28 min

EP4: World Tourism Day - Sunday 27th September

On Sunday 27th September we celebrate World Tourism Day. Charlie Moyo – Chief Storyteller and Tour Guide from JoBurg Places shares his love of Jozi with us. We explore some of Luke and Charlie’s favourite Jozi places, discuss the fear of the city, and Charlie gives us the history of…
23 Sep 2020 21 min

EP3: The International Day of Sign Languages - Wednesday 23rd September

September is Deaf Awareness Month and we celebrate The International Day of Sign Languages on Wednesday 23rd September. Professor Claudine Storbeck, Director for Deaf Studies at WITS and Director of Hi Hopes, champions the cause of the Deaf Community by ensuring that all babies and children are given equal access…
22 Sep 2020 19 min

EP2: International Day of Peace - Monday 21st September

Monday 21st September is International Day of Peace. Our guest, Nasiphi Khafu, is the South African Executive Director of PeacePlayers International. This extraordinary young woman has dedicated her life to social development to help advance youth and women's advocacy. We delved into what the word peace means, the promotion of…
20 Sep 2020 23 min
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