YB5 with Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust

Part of amplifying the call against GBV-F is dealing with difficult-to-digest topics, including rape. Speaking to us on YB5 is Jeanne Badenstein, about why we see such an under-reporting of rape cases. We also get more information about the training programmes offered by the organisation and the rape Survivors' Justice campaign.  Whatsapp Support Line: 083 222 5164  Email: communications@rapecrisis.org.za Tell: English: 021 447 9762 isiXhosa: 021 361 9085 Afrikaans: 021 633 9229

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - ANTI-CAMPING

Camping is uncomfortable and the worst way to “relax.”

QOTD - MZANSI TO THE WORLD

What’s a South African experience you’d recommend to someone coming to Mzansi for the first time.

YB5 with WESSA

On YB5 this July, we continue to learn more about the environment from a giant in the sphere, Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) and how the Blue Flag and Green Key initiatives that continue to uplift the tourism indusrty. Speaking to Yonaka, Kelly Grace Alcock, who is the Head of Education and Sustainability at the organisation also sheds light on the environmental education programmes offered by WESSA and how individual efforts do indeed make a difference.

QOTD - SOMETHING TO UNLEARN

What is something you feel you need to unlearn?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - SMALL TALK

Small talk is useful and not always fake.

QOTD - ONE AND DONE

What was your "Thank god its over and ill never have to do it again" thing?

QOTD - THE LOOK OF SUCCESS

What is your definition of "success"?

5MM - CA - WOODROCK ANIMAL RESCUE

In this episode of Challenge Accepted. Kicking off Mandela Month, the team visits Woodrock Animal Rescue in Pretoria.

YB5 WITH TEARS FOUNDATION

On YB5 this week, a conversation about GBV-F takes centre stage as we speak to author and advocate, Celeste Louw about how the organisation holds the hands of survivors, empowering them to take their lives back.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - ROMANTISIZING SCHOOL

People romanticize school too much.

QOTD - KICK THE HABITS

What is something you’ve been trying to get right/figure out for years, but you just can’t?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - STICKS AND STONES

Unpops: Sticks and stones may break my bones is a trash saying.

QOTD - GLIMMERS NOT TRIGGERS

The opposite of a trigger is a “glimmer” - glimmers are things that make you feel safe, or alive or just at peace. They can be small moments. What are your glimmers?

YB5 WITH GREENPOP

This July, we look at the environment and those dedicated to taking care of it and an organisation called Greenpop kicks it off with Partnerships Manager Michaela Badenhorst. This week on YB5 with Yonaka Theledi, we find out about urban greening and how the Living Landscapes project is important for grey spaces in cities and towns. Michaela also speaks about how Garden day initiatives impact communities and encourage collaboration.

QOTD - WHAT DID RICH LOOK LIKE YOUNGER

When you were younger, what did you think “rich” looked like?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MAKING YOUR BED

Making your bed every day is a waste of time.

YB5 WITH FEED SA

Genevieve Solomons speaks to us this week, closing off Youth Month and building up to Madiba Month about what it means to give someone their dignity back through the organisation's Feeding Hearts efforts and how every one of us should be doing our part in society and immediate communities.

QOTD - I'M BROKE RICH

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MIXING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MONEY

If you can’t tell you romantic partner how much money you make, you shouldn’t be together!