Profile Dr Samke J Ngcobo

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Author, Mental Health Advocate and Chief Executive of Vocal Mentality, Dr Samke J Ngcobo on her work and the devastating impact of the trauma experienced by families and the supporters of people who live with mental illness.

4 May 2023 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

LAUNCH – Chris Hani: A Life of Courage and Compassion by Zakes Mda

Phemelo is joined by acclaimed author Prof Zakes Mda and a live studio audience for the launch of his new book, Chris Hani: A Life of Courage and Compassion. The book takes a fresh look at the life, legacy and political influence of Chris Hani, exploring why, more than three…

1 Oct 4PM 1 hr 43 min

African Commission on Human Rights Begins Promotion Mission in SA

Phemelo speaks to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Commissioner Dr Solomon Dersso about the Commission’s promotion mission in South Africa and its engagements on the country’s human-rights framework.

30 Sep 2PM 15 min

US - South Africa Tensions Escalate Over Ambassador Bozell

Phemelo speaks to University of Johannesburg Senior Research Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership Dr Oscar van Heerden about the South African government’s decision to demarche US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell and the latest tensions between the two countries.

30 Sep 2PM 14 min

GBV Council Faces Legal Challenge Amid Fresh Killings

Phemelo speaks to Executive Director of Strategic Litigation in Africa, Sibongile Ndashe, about the legal challenge to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, the government’s response to the ongoing crisis and the recent killings in Ekurhuleni.

29 Sep 3PM 14 min

Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana - GBVF and the Justice System

SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana joins Phemelo Motene to discuss the joint national inquiry into the criminal justice system’s response to gender-based violence and femicide and what accountability could follow its findings.

28 Sep 4PM 12 min