Africa ... Vanessa Perumal

Vanessa Perumal, at the helm of JT Communications,  holds the distinction of pioneering a leading brand in the media, communications, strategy and content production landscape of Africa. Her creed and vision, "African's for Africa" with Human Rights Activism at the core of its value system makes Vanessa one of the most valuable partners in communicating the iStart2 Story to the rest of the world.  As a social entrepreneur, Vanessa  is PASSION & ENERGY in capital letters.

We chatted to Vanessa about lessons learnt during the World Cup, her passion for the arts and the sustainability challenges we face in South Africa. Together with an international community of Friends of the Desert, Vanessa is at the forefront of profiling the Caravan for Peace in support of the people of Mali and the Sahel region's right to musical and cultural freedom of expression.

Just click play to listen to the show with Vanessa ( One of those shows where, afterwards, I just felt so damn  lucky to do what I do. This woman is a wonderful inspiration)



Become part of the iStart2 tribe by "Liking" our iStart2 facebook page and join the movement where we take hands to create a more sustainable world.

Join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!

Let it be ... Yvonne Kgame (Part 2)

Death. Something we don't really want to think about. And when the guy with the long sable comes along we get a choice ... only sometimes.  Yvonne Kgame had that choice after a double stroke in 2007. We continue our discussion with her in the iStart2 Show. Her determination is a fearless expression of her choice to live and to do so with a deep sense of purpose. 

Yvonne  is currently The Executive: 

Innovations and Editorial Manager of Local Content at the SABC.

In tonight's show we chat to Yvonne about sustainability, the values of Hope, Humour, Interconnectedness, Inspiration and Forgiveness and how we need to go about it to achieve the dream of a serving nation. She advises on the iStart2 television series. We talk about the role of the SABC in social change and sustainability. Yvonne gives a commitment to "start too". A celebratory story of a second chance at life. 

In the Radio Today studio with the iStart2 Production Team

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Become part of the iStart2 tribe by "Liking" our iStart2 facebook page and join the movement where we take hands to create a more sustainable world.

Join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!

Let it be ... Yvonne Kgame (Part 1)

Yvonne’s path towards healing the body, mind and soul is nothing short of miraculous. Her unfolding journey  will inspire you to believe in living with purpose and have faith in your magnificence. Yvonne's story will take you to the edge of your own cliff and bring you back, transformed and inspired to live your authentic life. Yvonne  is currently The Executive: Innovations and Editorial Manager of Local Content at the SABC.

We chat to Yvonne about her book "Infinite Grace", her experience of facing death and her miraculous recovery. We also play her favourite music by the Beatles and share in the wisdom of this remarkable lady.

Yvonne with Graca Machel and Seipati Kau.

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Become part of the iStart2 tribe by "Liking" our iStart2 facebook page and join the movement where we take hands to create a more sustainable world.

Join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!

Let the children live ... Rev Mxolisi Sonti

Reverend Mxolisi Sonti, Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches Youth Forum is a passionate man. Passionate about his religion, art and development of the youth. Being a drummer and poet who grew up in Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, he understands the challenges facing our young artists from rural areas. 

Rev Mxolisi Sonti in the Radio Today studio on the iStart2 Show

We chat to him about how churches across South Africa can mobilise to take hands on the iStart2 Challenge. The Reverend also emphasises the importance of religious and non-religious people (all of us!) to take hands to make this happen. Reverend Sonti shares his ideas about working together and reaching out to our youth to create a more sustainable world.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka's song " Let the children live" and R Kelly's "The Storm is over" highlights the journey of reaching our goals with the SACCYF.

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Become part of the iStart2 tribe by "Liking" our iStart2 facebook page and join the movement where we take hands to create a more sustainable world.

Join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!