Making it to Varsity

This podcast episode takes listeners on a reflective journey through the evolution of education in South Africa, comparing the past and present experiences of students across generations. Hosted by Uyanda Khumalo and featuring guest speaker Erin Arends, the conversation explores how apartheid-era policies like the Bantu Education Act shaped limited…

This podcast episode was produced by second-year Audio students from the Journalism and Media Studies (JMS 2) department at Rhodes University. The episode takes a deep dive into the lived experiences of student parents, balancing the demanding roles of being both parents and full-time students. Through heartfelt stories and insightful…

Soul Sessions is an audio episode produced by second-year Journalism and Media Studies (JMS 2) students at Rhodes University. The episode explores the theme of religious diversity within the university setting. Through interview conversations and personal reflections, students open up about their experiences of navigating campus life, building friendships across…

This heartfelt episode of Voices of Care shines a light on the often-silenced experiences of people living with disabilities and the family members who care for them. Hosts Angel and Senamile guide listeners through powerful personal stories: a mother navigating her son's disability after he was once the family's breadwinner,…

In this episode, our hosts Milani and Avuzwa dive deep into what community engagement means in Makhanda. They explore the transformative power of programmes like Ikamva Youth and the Nine-Tenths Mentoring Programme, with personal stories that show how student leaders and local initiatives are bridging gaps in education and opportunity…