SABC Cape Town Media Library launches Employee Mental Wellness Initiative

SABC Music Therapy Room launch - Cape Town Library 

A meaningful milestone for the SABC Cape Town Media Library: the official launch of its Employee Mental Wellness Initiative. Built on the strength of their rich and diverse music collection, this programme is designed to promote emotional wellbeing in the workplace.

SABC Music Therapy Room 

Why this initiative matters

This initiative aligns with the SABC Employee Mental Wellness Programme and was developed to support the emotional and psychological health of their staff. It acknowledges the period of challenges faced during the 2021 retrenchments and the challenges during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. By prioritizing wellbeing, they are investing in a healthier, more resilient workplace culture.

What’s included

SABC Music Therapy room

🎵 Weekly Curated Music Playlists

• Each week, they roll out themed playlists crafted to help employees relax, rejuvenate, and relieve stress.
• Music is widely recognized for its healing properties: it can ease anxiety, lift mood, and offer comfort through times of grief or trauma.
• These playlists are a simple, accessible way to incorporate intentional wellness into the workday.

🛋️ Music Therapy Rooms

SABC Music Therapy Room - ambient lighting

• They have established dedicated Music Therapy Rooms within the library.
• Spaces include individual listening booths, comfortable seating, and ambient lighting.
• The goal is to provide calming, immersive environments where staff can take mindful breaks and reconnect with themselves.

Launch highlights

🟢 Successful Launch – 5 August

Thembakazi Ntulini, Principal SABC Music Library Cape Town 

The official launch on 05 August was a success. It was heart-warming to see staff engage with the space and embrace this wellness resource with enthusiasm and appreciation.

More photos from the launch: 

Looking ahead

This marks just the beginning. They are committed to growing the programme to further support the wellbeing of their colleagues. Future plans may include expanding playlist themes, increasing accessibility to the Music Therapy Rooms, and exploring additional wellness activities that complement the music-based approach. The plan is also to open music therapy rooms in all of the regions, and to extend it to SABC in Johannesburg. 

Why this matters to the broader community

• Employee wellbeing drives productivity and morale: When staff feel supported, engagement and performance tend to improve.
• Accessible wellness resources matter: Providing spaces and curated content lowers barriers to taking time for mental health.
• A culture of care resonates beyond the workplace: Wellbeing initiatives can inspire healthier habits at home and in the community.

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If you’d like to learn more or share ideas for future playlists or wellness activities, they would love to hear from you. Let’s continue this journey toward a more mindful and resilient workplace. 

Preserving Radio Bantu: SABC Safeguarding Cultural Audio Heritage for Future Generations

Radio Bantu

Introduction

Radio Bantu holds a special place in the hearts of many South Africans, offering a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and historical narratives. As we delve into the 21st century, the importance of preserving this invaluable part of our heritage cannot be overstated. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of Radio Bantu and the commendable preservation efforts the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). We will also discuss the vital role that individuals play in safeguarding this unique heritage.

The Historical Significance of Radio Bantu

Radio Bantu, a network of radio stations in South Africa broadcasting in indigenous languages, played a pivotal role in connecting communities across the country. It emerged during a time when apartheid policies were trying to divide and suppress South Africa's diverse cultures. Radio Bantu became a beacon of hope, a platform for communication, education, and cultural preservation.

These stations offered a voice to marginalized communities, allowing them to share their stories, music, traditions, and struggles. For many, it was the only source of information, entertainment, and a window into the broader world. This historical context underscores the importance of preserving Radio Bantu for future generations.

SABC Radio Archives Preservation Efforts

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has recognized the historical and cultural importance of Radio Bantu, and they have undertaken extensive preservation efforts to safeguard this unique audio heritage. The SABC Radio Archives team has been diligently working to digitize and archive the extensive collection of tapes and recordings, many of which are at risk of deterioration due to age and storage conditions.

Preserving these archives ensures that the stories and voices of the past remain accessible to future generations, allowing them to connect with their cultural roots and understand the struggles and triumphs of their ancestors. It also provides an essential resource for researchers, historians, and those interested in South Africa's history and culture.

Searching for Material in the Regions

Another crucial aspect of preserving Radio Bantu is the ongoing effort to locate and collect material from the regions where these radio stations are till thriving. Many listeners and community members may have kept recordings of radio broadcasts, interviews, music, and other content that holds historical significance. These materials can provide unique insights into the lives and experiences of people during the apartheid era.

The active search for material in local communities is essential to ensure that no piece of this cultural heritage is lost to time. It also encourages engagement and cooperation with the communities that were most affected by apartheid policies, furthering the dialogue on reconciliation and healing.

Calling on Listeners to Contribute

Preservation efforts are not limited to institutions alone; individuals can also play a crucial role in safeguarding Radio Bantu's heritage. Listeners who possess old tapes, recordings, or any other audio materials from that era are encouraged to come forward and share their collections with the SABC Radio Archives.

By doing so, individuals can contribute to the collective memory of the nation and help ensure that the voices and stories of the past are not forgotten. Their contributions can help piece together a more comprehensive picture of South Africa's history and the role Radio Bantu played in it.

Conclusion

Radio Bantu is a cultural treasure that deserves to be preserved for future generations. It represents a time when diverse communities came together through the medium of radio to share their stories, culture, and resilience in the face of adversity. The preservation efforts of the SABC, coupled with the active involvement of communities and individuals, are essential to secure this rich audio heritage.

As we look toward the future, let us acknowledge the importance of Radio Bantu in shaping the nation's identity and history. By working together to preserve and share this legacy, we can ensure that the voices of the past continue to resonate with the generations to come.

Click here for more: 

Radio Bantu web

Radio Bantu Listen Live

Celebrating World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2023 and SABC's Radio Bantu Preservation Pursuits

WDAVH 2023 

Introduction:

As we approach the 27th of October, a date of great significance for audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions around the world, we are thrilled to celebrate the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. This day represents a key initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) as we come together to honor those who safeguard our heritage, ensuring it transcends time and remains accessible for generations to come.

The Power of Audiovisual Materials:

Audiovisual materials are the vivid threads of our shared history, revealing not only our stories but our truths and our presence in the world. They provide a powerful window into the past, enabling us to witness events we may never have the chance to attend, hear voices from bygone eras that can no longer speak, and shape narratives that both inform and entertain. The rich tapestry of human culture is beautifully woven within these materials, and through them, we gain valuable insights and understanding.

Radio Bantu: A South African Legacy:

This year, the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is particularly significant for us as we highlight the remarkable preservation endeavors of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), specifically in the realm of Radio Bantu. In the 1960s, the SABC launched Radio Bantu as a fully-fledged station for African listeners in their various languages, with Zulu being the pioneering language. It was later joined by other vernacular languages, creating a platform that was initially intended to operate as the apartheid state's propaganda channel but soon found resonance among millions of African listeners.

On January 1, 1962, the SABC introduced a high-frequency modulation system, marking the birth of FM radio and 12-hour mass-based broadcasting, incorporating 12 languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Southern Sotho, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, and Venda. The immediacy, accessibility, affordability, and portability of this new format made Radio Bantu an integral part of black popular culture almost overnight.

Preservation Efforts and Challenges:

This was the beginning of iconic regional radio stations such as Radio Sesotho (now Lesedi FM), Radio Zulu (now Ukhozi FM), Radio Setswana (now Motsweding FM), Radio Lebowa (now Thobela FM), Radio Tsonga (now Munghana Lonene), Radio Venda (now Phala Phala FM), Radio Swazi (now Ligwalagwala FM), Radio Ndebele (now Ikwekwezi FM), and Radio Xhosa (now Umhlobo Wenene). These stations have evolved into their current status, contributing significantly to the vibrant media landscape of South Africa.

However, it is with regret that we acknowledge that very little of the invaluable Radio Bantu content has been preserved. This treasure trove of historical audio content is in danger of being lost to time. Nonetheless, a concerted effort is being made to recover and reinstate this collection within the SABC's archives. Regional archivists are tirelessly working to source and retrieve these precious materials. By doing so, we not only ensure the preservation of South Africa's cultural heritage but also contribute to the global initiative of safeguarding audiovisual content for future generations.

Join Us in the Celebration:

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is a day of recognition, gratitude, and celebration, and we look forward to your participation in this global effort. Together, we can ensure that the world's audiovisual treasures continue to inspire, educate, and entertain for years to come.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 27th of October and join us in celebrating World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2023!

Link to World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2023

Learn more about Radio Bantu

Tune in to Radio Bantu Live Stream

SABC TRC CD collection – an oral memoir of the truth and reconciliation commission

In anticipation of UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, the SABC Radio Archives share a product from the Archives. A 6 CD set called  called south africa’s human spirit – an oral memoir of the truth and reconciliation commission.

This six-hour documentary transports the listener through raw sound to the unprecedented public hearings at which survivors - victims, perpetrators and others – testified about gross human rights abuses since 1960.

SABC Truth and Reconcilaition CD

It contains award-winning and brand new radio stories with lots of gripping and contextual sound. Well-known musicians, storytellers, poets, former political prisoners, exiles and most of the Truth Commissioners thread the story of South Africa's past with music, song, poetry and commentary.

This oral record aims to preserve for posterity the rich gamut of viewpoints, memories and emotions of South Africa's history - apartheid and democracy. Another aim is to make it accessible to individuals, schools, centres of higher learning, libraries and human rights organisations world-wide. The production was made possible with a grant by the Norwegian Agency for Development Co-operation (Norad).

Production scripts and sound from the TRC recordings are available on the website, or a CD set can be ordered as well!

SABC Polokwane celebrating South African Library Week 2015 - photos #SALW2015

SABC Polokwane Library and Archive are taking part in the South African Library Week celebrations this week. They are sharing their collections in the exhibition as well as showcasing the importance of the library/archive.

SABC to celebrate South African Library Week by focusing on the services of the SABC Information Library

Internal Mailer promoting South African Library Week 2015 at the SABC

South African Library Week (SALW) will also be celebrated at the SABC this year, with a specific Library Day planned on Monday 16th March.

The following is copied from an article on the SABC Intranet by Keketso Magwai of Corporate Communications about the importance of the day, as well as the services that are rendered by the SABC Information Library.

"The SABC joins the rest of the country in celebrating one of the most fundamental information hubs, the library. The celebration of the South African Library Week (SALW) this year begins from the 14th to the 21st of March 2015. The week is meant to create awareness and appreciation for the role that the library plays in connecting, informing and educating the society. SALW was initiated by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) in 1997 as a campaign with the first library week taking place in 2002.
[...]
The SABC Library Manager, Ms. Monica Van Deventer states that “First Citizens must be aware that the library has a vast collection of books, magazines, newspaper clippings, magazines and online resources. First Citizens are always welcome to visit the library, not only for academic purposes, but also for work related purposes and personal development. We urge all First Citizens to make use of the Information Library”. She further highlights that the employees can also access the catalogue from the Intranet, in order to get to the catalogue, click on more links on the Intranet and scroll down where the library link will be found and First Citizens will be able to search for resources from their work stations."

The Library Week campaign already kicked off this week with an internal "Did you Know?" mailers going out on the corporate communications informing personnel about the upcoming South African Library Week as well as focusing on the SABC Information Library.

The plans for SALW Day at the SABC includes a musical welcome on Monday to personnel arriving at work. Harp player, Ventura, as well as Suzette Lombard (Music Library Manager) will be playing music from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. The SABC Media Libraries personnel will also hand out leaflets to the personnel at the entrances, and directing them to the Information Library personnel in the foyer as well as in the Library. The plan is to acquaint personnel with navigating the Intranet to the SABC Information Library's information products that are made available to them. There are also three surprise parcels (including books, music CDs, stationary and note pads) to be won by personnel.


Related posts:

- South African Library Week 2015 - Did you know? #SALW2015

- South African Library Week from 14 - 21 March 2015

World Radio Day on 13 February 2015 #WorldRadioDay

World Radio Day

World Radio Day is on 13 February 2015.

The SABC Radio Archives supports this day each year by showcasing our collections from all the SABC Radio Broadcast Services.
We have a duty to preserve this rich heritage, as well as make this collection available for research, re-broadcast and re-use.

Celebrating Radio 

From news and public debate to music and entertainment, radio continues to inform, captivate and inspire us in a way that no other medium can. 

But radio is so much more than a forum for information and entertainment. It reaches more people in more places than any other medium. It’s a bridge of communication for remote communities, developing regions and vulnerable populations, sometimes with no other connection to the outside world. Perhaps no other platform can have the real-time reach between people and across cultures. 

Radio is also the medium best-adapted to navigate the new digital frontiers that are pushing the media and communication into unchartered waters. Technologies such as the Internet, mobile communication and geolocation have shifted the traditional dynamic in which the media operate, with young people at the fore-front of these converging trends, at the same time embracing radio as enthusiastically as ever. 

So let’s come together on 13 February not only to celebrate the importance of radio in our lives today, but to ensure it lives up to its huge potential in the future.

World Radio Day Message: UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova 



Related posts:

 - The importance of radio – on World Radio Day 2013 #WRD13 #worldradioday

- World Radio Day 2013 Press Release


Blog post by Karen du Toit, Archivist, SABC Radio Archives. 

Election debate 2014 at Pella, Northern Cape - report from the technical producer

By Rena Maghundu
RBF Technical Producer

Pella is a pristine town in the Northern Cape. The X-K FM current affairs team and RBF recorded an outside broadcast (OB) of a pre-election debate with the community of Pella to make their voices heard.

The team were surprised by the beauty of the nature as they turned into the gravel road leading to the town. Pella is situated 30 kilometres outside of Poffader. From Kimberley they had to drive for a day to get to Pella, passing through Upington as well.

"Pella is an oasis in Namakwa (Bushmanland) in the Northern Cape province of South Africa earlier known as Cammas Fonteyn, the spring was used by a nearby stronghold of the San people. In 1776 a South African Dutch farmer called Coenraad Feijt settled there and lived in harmony with the San despite their fondness for raiding the cattle of the Dutch farmers in the Hantam. A nearby farm called Aggeneys later became the site of the modern mining town of that name." - Wkipedia

The Cathedral in Pella

Pella

The team went in search of a river in the area as as the area is very dry, but could only found the place where the river dried up.

A drive in the surrounding area of Pella

They were amazed to see the high mountains with small trees. The beauty of the area made an impact on them.

The Team

Left Ulrich Hendriks; middle Rena Maghundu and right Tressel Katembo

Back Magdalena Juharra 

Picture by Fresto Mangumbu

The team for the outside broadcast consisted of five people, four from news and one from RBF.


Pella Pre-election Debate

Community Hall in Pella

The big day of the broadcast arrived, with political parties in attendance to face the community of Pella. The beautiful decorated hall added to the rural charm of the environment, as well as gave the team motivation to do their job.
Tressel Katembo and Fresto Mangumbu handled the proceedings in the hall.

Magdalena Juharra was the producer of the day, ensuring the success of the broadcast. Rena Maghundu, the only technical producer in the team, took the pictures.

Magdalena Juharra and Rena Maghundu during the broadcast (on far right)

Ulrich Hendriks handled the floor microphone and made sure they heard what the political parties were saying. He gets a special mention because it is very difficult to handle the floor microphone when the people got angry when their hands were raised for too long.

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Rena Maghundu thanks RBF and News Management for giving her the opportunity to attend the OB and to visit Pella. She also thanks her team members for their support during this time.


Blog post and pictures by Rena Maghundu.

The SABC Information Library - Did you know?

"The SABC celebrates South African Library Week
from 15-22 March 2014"

During the most recent South African Library Week 2014, the SABC Information Library had an internal awareness campaign running in the SABC about the services that they provide to their corporate clients.

"The information library started using a manual way of cataloguing 

which ended in 1979 and it was called a card system."

"During 1988 the library was computerized and started ordering and 

circulating periodicals on behalf of all SABC staff."

"Dr. Burgers together with Ms Rhoda made a small collection of fiction books 

and organized them to assist radio announcers. 

The collection grew to 10,000 in 1979"

Some more facts about the SABC Information Library:

Did you know? 

• The information library was established in 1961 and it is situated at Radio Park K2 A1-19.

• The vision of the library is to be the leading provider for the public broadcaster and it’s stakeholders ad it’s mission is to acquire and make available, at all times, information required by the library’s users-both internal and external and again to provide relevant information upon request.

• The information library has three sections that comprises of book section, magazine and newspaper section.

• That the SABC has a fully-fledged and well equipped Information Library with about 30012 Books that can be borrowed and used by staff for free.

• The book section’s collection comprises of books of different subjects not only limited to broadcasting also include academics.

• That Thelma Hlapolosa, Abel Thulare and Themba Mtshali are responsible for the newspaper cutting section in the library. This section has a huge collection of newspaper clippings like Mandela collection, TRC, biographies and etc.

• The magazine section is managed by Nomawethu Mgangxela and consists of more than 35 titles. We have weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual magazines and more than 39081 indexed articles on our system which is good for research. Biographies, finances, personalities, politics and many more form part of the indexed articles.

• That SABC information library has subscriptions to the online databases that you can search information for work and personal use. You can search African Electronic Journals (SA ePublications), access to SA ePublications, and Law collection via the Sabinet Reference platform.  www.sabinet.co.za

• A hard copy version of newspapers online is available at 
  http//library.pressdisplay.com/

Information supplied by the SABC Information Library.

South African Library Week at the SABC Information Library

#SALW2014

Blog post by Justice Leshilo
Information Librarian at the SABC Information Library.

SABC Information Library, in cooperation with LIASA (Library Information Association of South Africa), is celebrating South African Library Week from 17-21 March.

This year South Africa is celebrating 20 years of Democracy. The SABC Information Library see it fit to also celebrate libraries in 20 years of democracy, as well as celebrate South African Authors in 20 years on their library shelves.

The THEME this year is “Check in @ your library”.
The SABC Information Library has 20 book tittles and their authors from 1994 - 2014 selected to celebrate during the week.

Librarians' Choice 

In terms of LIASA the Library Week this year will start from 15-22 March 2014, but here at the SABC Information Library it will officially be launched on 17 March.

SABC Information Library Flyer for SALW 2014

The SABC Information Library will be launching their new logo as part of marketing the library.

SABC Information Library logo

SABC Corporate Communications will help with the "Did you knows", and  many other communications to SABC staff through emails during the week.

"Did you know?"

During the period of Library Week the SABC Information Library will have authors who will come and review their books to staff and also to tell the staff about the importance of  “check in @ your library”.

Keep updated through  SABC Information Library Facebook Page.

Farewell to Ilse Assmann

The SABC Media Libraries had to say goodbye yesterday to our manager, Ilse Assmann, who left the company for a new career challenge.

The photos were taken at the farewell function organised by the SABC Media Libraries yesterday.
The Picasa photo album is here.

We wish her all the best in her new endeavours!
She will be missed!



Post and photos by Karen du Toit, Archivist, SABC Radio Archives.

Mediatech Africa 2013

From Mediatech 2013

The SABC personnel had the pleasure of attending Mediatech Africa 2013.

"A hub of interaction and home to the latest in ground-breaking technology, the expo showcases new innovations, technologies and products that attract kingpins in the media and entertainment industry. 2011’s show saw 6395 tech savvy key decision makers walk through the doors of the Coca Cola Dome to experience the latest trends in advanced technology, broadcasting, pro AV and entertainment. Over 800 brands were represented by 120 exhibitors, giving visitors a dynamic and unique spread of technical products and services."

The SABC, as one of the biggest broadcasters in Africa, had a huge presence at the Show.

The Big Outside Broadcast Van draw huge interest this year.

From Mediatech 2013

Inside the SABC's OB Van.

From Mediatech 2013

The SABC Digital Terrestial Television exhibit at Mediatech also drew a large interest.

From Mediatech 2013

The archivists got exited about an exhibition of old formats of sound and radio recording and playback equipment.

From Mediatech 2013

More photos were uploaded on the SABC Media Libraries Picasa Album: Mediatech 2013

Blog post and photos by Karen du Toit (Archivist, SABC Radio Archives)

Mandela Day at the SABC - a few suggestions to make every day a Mandela Day

The SABC is endorsing and running a few initiatives for Mandela Day.

This year the focus has been exceptionally high with Nelson Mandela celebrating 95 years, and being in hospital now for the past five weeks with a lung infection.

SABC's radio stations and television stations have their own initiatives doing their 67 minutes for Madiba this year.

5FM with Gareth Cliff celebrated Mandela Day in "Holding Hands" with Madiba for 67 seconds with a performance by the Soweto Gospel Choir.


 Children from Nkosi's Haven were there to support the initiative.

SABC personnel were treated to music, speeches by SABC's Kaizer Kganyago and Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Sello Hatang made it clear that it was not only about Mandela Day today, but about making each day a Mandela Day, building on the example of Nelson Mandela.


The SABC website lists some of the initiatives being endorsed:

- The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory - a donation can be made here;

- The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital - a R20 sms donation can be made to 40301, with the message "SABC"

- The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund - a donation can be made here, or have a look at the wishlist;

- 46664 - list of partners to see where you can become involved;

- Mandela Day - with 67 ideas of how to give 67 minutes of your time;

- Apartheid Museum - "For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental."

- Messages for Madiba - Submit messages via text or via a phone-in service. The SABC radio stations and televisions will be making use of the messages, and we will be hearing it on the air. The messages will be compiled and kept by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.
The messages that will be used in radio broadcasting will be archived in the SABC Radio Archives.


Happy birthday, Nelson Mandela!

Related posts:

Nelson Mandela Day in the SABC Media Libraries - Pinterest Board

Nelson Mandela's voice - priceless treasures from the SABC Radio Archives


Blog post by Karen du Toit, Archivist in the SABC Radio Archives.

X-K FM archivist at the Kalahari Desert Festival

By Moshe Maghundu
Archivist and Librarian at SABC Platfontein 

X-K FM radio station covered the “Desert Festival “in the Kalahari.  The Desert Festival was on the eve of Human Rights Day in South Africa on 20 March 2013 at the //Uruke Bush Camp Adventure grounds.
Moshe Maghundu, as the archivist, got the opportunity to go with the crew and do recordings (thanks to William Heath) for the archives.

He is very grateful for every opportunity he gets to collect material for the X-K FM archive, as he is busy building the archive from scratch. Whenever a San-related event is taking place, he has to make arrangements with his managers to be able to go and collect archive material, whether it be audio, photos, arts or crafts.

He writes these blog posts which is an unique way to capture the history and the culture of the San people.

The Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Grizelda Cjiekella opened the //Uruke Bush Camp, which was part of the official opening of the Kalahari Desert Festival. 

Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Grizelda Cjiekella

Those who attended the festival appreciated her presence tremendously. 
The photo on top shows the the outlay of the //Uruke Bush Camp from a distance.

The //Uruke Bush Camp Adventure Project sign,
with names of sponsors

Opening ceremony

New technology made it possible to broadcast at the Kalahari Desert festival ("Innovation beyond boundaries").

This unique festival is the first of its kind in the Kalahari. It had its challenges in terms of the area and the environment. Many wanted to know where to find the place and whether it would be possible to broadcast in the middle of the red dunes. 

Moshe Maghundu with the Comrex

We did a live broadcast from the venue. The challenges included a MTN signal which went up and down, but we as the training personnel discovered that I had to lift up the Comrex while they were broadcasting. 

We were surprised to see so many people that came to our tent just to be with us and listen to the languages we use. 

X-K fm made history by broadcasting in the three San languages:
Xun, Khwe and Naro (San language from Botswana, Gantzi)

It was very interesting hearing all three SAN languages speaking to each other on air. 
Left is a Naro speaking person, middle is !xun speaking and right is Khwe speaking. The different languages have some overlapping words, some with different meaning, and some with the same meanings. 
We had a very long day of interesting broadcasting. 
We made history!

The Upington dance group taking a lead by performing their dance

Andriesvale Kalahari dance group

The sons of the late Dawid Kruiper doing their performances, and the group from Platfontein singing for them, being in very good spirit. 

Botswana traditional dance group from  Gantzi 

Botswana traditional dance group from  Gantzi 

The Botswana traditional dance group from  Gantzi is part of a SAN group from Platfontein that I have limited contact with. They performed different dances but we could identify their performances to be the same as those of the other SAN groups. This group had to travel a day long from Botswana to be with their SAN colleagues. 

The disabled Namibian artist called Kadawaka playing his instrument

Platfontein Khwe traditional dance group

The Platfontein Khwe traditional dance group performed a magical performance while all could shout and sing with them. The audience wanted them to occupy the stage for long,  but time would not allow.

Platfontein! Xun traditional dance group  

School choir

The school choir did an excellent job, which will not be forgotten.

Chris Mpisi with Pops Mohammed getting ready for the day and performance

Pops Mohamed

Pops Mohamed made his appearance at the festival. His music career is revered by all. 
Every one was waiting to see Pops on the stage. It was well worth the wait!


Blog post by Karen du Toit, Afrikaans Archivist at SABC Radio Archives