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Media24She-Hive’s fight: Tackling GBV and reproductive justice in LesothoRefiloe Mamolise Harris from the She-Hive Association in Lesotho, a women- and survivor-led organisation advocating for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors and promoting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). In this discussion with Kaunda Selisho, she explores the link between GBV and restricted abortion rights, highlighting Lesotho's limiting abortion laws and their impact on women's autonomy.2025-06-1819 minMedia24Stories and solutions: Zimbabwean activists working to normalise safe sbortionsEdinah Haimbila Masiwa introducers listeners to the Women’s Action Group, a feminist organisation focusing on sexual and reproductive health rights, combating gender-based violence, young women's leadership, and the impact of climate change on women in Zimbabwe. Her conversation with Kaunda Selisho highlights the restrictive abortion laws in Zimbabwe, dating back to 1977, which allow access only under specific conditions like rape or incest. She also discusses the systemic barriers women face, including lack of awareness, inefficiencies, and socioeconomic inequalities, which perpetuate unsafe abortion practices.2025-06-1819 minMedia24From stigma to justice: Advancing reproductive rights in MalawiLyness Soko from the Malawi Human Rights Resource Center talks to podcast host Kaunda Selisho about reproductive justice and safe abortion access in Malawi. Soko shares the progress in areas like contraceptive access but sheds light on the severe challenges posed by restrictive abortion laws rooted in colonial-era penal codes. These laws fail to address health and social factors such as mental health, economic hardship, and cases of incest or rape, leading to high rates of unsafe abortions with devastating consequences for women’s health and lives.2025-06-1319 minMedia24Morality vs. rights: Addressing stigma and unsafe abortions in Southern AfricaNeo Kitso unpacks challenges in achieving sexual and reproductive justice, including the barriers to safe abortion and contraceptive education, particularly in marginalised communities. Topics addressed in this chat with host Kaunda Selisho include censorship, societal morality, and the stigma that limits access to reproductive rights. Kitso also examines policy hurdles such as strict abortion legality criteria and emphasises the role of regional collaborations, like the Safe Abortion Alliance of Southern Africa, in fostering shared resources and education to dismantle judgment and discrimination tied to reproductive health.2025-06-1219 minMedia24Activism, abortion, and equality: Inside the SRJC's missionSexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition's Sihle Motha talks to Kaunda Selisho about access to safe, legal abortion in Southern Africa, LGBTQI and adolescent health, and the decriminalisation of sex work. While successes are noted, such as South Africa's progressive abortion laws, challenges like societal stigma, cultural resistance, and inadequate medical provider training also persist.2025-06-1219 min
News24 On AirThe Weekly Digest: The Weekly Digest: CoJ's R2.6m staff shindig and the latest on Kirsten Kluyts' murderIn today’s episode, News24 investigative reporter Azarrah Karrim breaks down the City of Joburg’s R2.6 million price tag event. We also speak to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick on what we know so far in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case. And News24 deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho gives a preview of what to expect in our entertainment weekend magazine, Hello Weekend.2023-11-3018 min
News24 On AirThe Weekly Digest: A manipulated rand causes upset and Koko is a free man – What now?Khaya Koko, News24’s senior politics reporter, joins us in our Johannesburg studio to explain government’s response to allegations of rand manipulation by several local and international banks. Specialist legal writer at News24 Karyn Maughan joins us on the line to discuss why the state failed gather evidence on time for the R2.2 billion fraud case against Matshela Koko and his co-accused. And finally on the lighter side, a new edition of News24’s digital magazine Hello Weekend drops this Saturday. Deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho takes us through some of the featured content.2023-11-2320 min
News24 On AirThe Weekly Digest: Ousted Makhubele forms multiparty alliance, update on war on UkraineIn today’s episode, News24 senior politics reporter Zintle Mahlati gives us the full details on why the Congress of the People (Cope) terminated Colleen Makhubele’s membership.
We then cross to senior investigative journalist Kyle Cowan, who is in Ukraine where President Volodymyr Zelensky is updating the press on efforts to end its ongoing conflict with Russia.
On a lighter note, News24’s deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho gives us a sneak peak into this week’s edition of Hello Weekend.2023-11-1623 min