The Wall of Shame .... Malainin Lakhal

The International Campaign Against the Wall of the Moroccan occupation in Western Sahara launched an official website: Remove the Wall


Malainin Lakhal - journalist, poet and activist - talks about the plight of the Sahrawi's and their right to self determination. The main objective is to gather all possible international support to force Morocco to demilitarise its wall of occupation in Western Sahara, neutralise and remove the entire arsenal of destruction that it contains including landmines and explosive remnants of war. He talks to us about the construction, the impact and illegality of the wall.

 "I ask people to care for cases 

even if it is far from their country" 

- Malainin Lakhal

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Thought of the Day:

Listen @17h30 on the iStart2 Show on Radio Today 1485 AM in Jozi, Nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 869 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. 

Show hosted by Pierre du Toit and the beautiful Keitu Gwangwa. The show is broadcast every Monday at 17h30 and repeated on Thursdays at 17h30 (SA Time).

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2015! We have another chance to get it right!

Halala South Africa ... Zolani Mkiva

ZOLANI MKIVA, His Royal Heritage, is one of the youngest practitioners of one of the oldest oral traditions in South Africa: the Imbongi, or Praise Poet.

Hailing from Idutywa in the Transkei area of the Eastern Cape, Zolani rose to prominence in 1990 when he was called upon to praise the recently released Nelson Mandela at his Welcome Home Rally in the Transkei. Zolani was then appointed Imbongi Yesizwe, or "Poet to the Nation". Significantly, in 1994 he participated in numerous performances throughout South Africa, including the Inauguration of President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. 

"Do business unusual"

 - Zolani Mkiva on the iStart2 Show

The role of an Imbongi is a responsible one in African society, for it involves articulating the feelings of the community, and encapsulating these sentiments in concise poetic phrases. Not only does the Imbongi praise, but must also ponder, even offer criticism.

We chatted to Zolani about his role, his views on sustainability, the role of art and traditional healing. Zolani believes we are at our best when we are original and that we are all born to be free. To hear his message to the nation, just click play:



Thought of the day:

Listen @17h30 on the iStart2 Show on Radio Today 1485 AM in Jozi, Nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 869 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. 

Show hosted by Pierre du Toit and the beautiful Keitu Gwangwa. The show is broadcast every Monday at 17h30 and repeated on Thursdays at 17h30 (SA Time).

Generations ... Kaizer Kganyago

Privileged to have had Kaizer Kganyago on the iStart2 Show this week. He serves as Head of Group Communications and Spokesperson at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Generations is back on air. Created by Mfundi Vundla, Generations has been rated as the most viewed soap in South Africa television throughout its run.  Kaizer Kganyago chats to Keitu Gwangwa about this most unforgettable era in our national broadcaster’s transition. Generations - the Legacy, aims to inspire black business to build Legacies. Empires that will last decades after their founders have passed on. How do you like the new theme song composed and produced by our very own iStart2 Patron, Jonas Gwanga?

“We want people to build legacies, businesses that will last for Generations."

Kaizer Kganyango on the iStart2 Show.














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Sustainability Thought of the Day:  

Denial ain't a river

Listen @17h30 on the iStart2 Show on Radio Today 1485 AM in Jozi, Nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 869 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. 

Show hosted by Pierre du Toit and the beautiful Keitu Gwangwa. The show is broadcast every Monday at 17h30 and repeated on Thursdays at 17h30 (SA Time).