Marie-Claire and Zahabu, from the MARs Movement, sat down with The Voice of the Cape to discuss the challenges and triumphs of migrant youth in SA—from navigating identity to fighting for access to education and human rights. Listen now and join the conversation!
3 Feb 2025
Unfiltered Journey : The Exodus Down South
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Oswald Kucherera, author of The Exodus Down South, to explore his deeply personal journey of migration, resilience, and self-discovery. Through raw and honest storytelling, Oswald shares the challenges of navigating a new world, the complexities of family and identity, and the enduring hope that carried him through moments of heartbreak and uncertainty.
To get your own copy, reach out to Oswald on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oswald.kucherera/)
10 Dec 2024
Part 3 - Surviving GBV: Our Stories
African women survivors share their powerful testimonies of overcoming childhood trauma, domestic violence, and finding strength through empowerment and solidarity.
4 Dec 2024
Part 2 - Surviving GBV : Our Stories
Tusimame Wanawake founders share their personal stories of overcoming GBV trauma and finding hope in migrant communities in South Africa.
29 Nov 2024
Surviving Gender-Based Violence : Our Stories
Tusimame Wanawake migrant women share their personal stories of survival and resilience in the face of gender-based violence in migrant communities in South Africa.
18 Sept 2024
Redefining success
In this episode we explore the true meaning of success through the lens of resilience and personal growth. Featuring an exclusive interview with Lisa Moyana, a young refugee and newly published author, she takes us on a journey of self-reflection, sharing the challenges and triumphs that shaped her path to success. Lisa discusses the inspiration behind her book, its key themes, and its impact on the youth.
In the second part, we hear from Kabeyah, who adds to the conversation by sharing his own success story, demonstrating how overcoming adversity can lead to great achievements. Anchored in the wisdom of Earl Nightingale's quote, "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal," this episode is a powerful reminder that success is not a destination but a journey of growth and purpose.
Tune in for an episode filled with motivation, empowerment, and stories of perseverance.
4 Sept 2024
Roots & Identity: Unpacking the African Experience
In this thought-provoking episode, Kabeya and David Mujinga sit down with special guest, Lindiwe to explore the complexities of identity in the modern African context.
From navigating mixed cultural backgrounds and relationships to the role of religion in shaping African identity, the conversation delves deep into the challenges and triumphs faced by Africans today. They discuss the lingering impact of colonialism and emphasize the importance of unity and researching ancestry to better understand one's place in the world.
Tune in for an enriching dialogue on identity, culture, and the journey toward self-discovery.
21 Aug 2024
All about the MARs Youth Base!
Join our MARs team in our first series of the MARs Youth Base Podcast. Hear our team introduce the key aspects of the MARs movement, their stories, and the ever-evolving needs of young migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. We would love to hear from you. Please email your stories to marsyouth@africaunite.org.za.
For more information go to africaunite.org.za (www.africaunite.org.za), connect with us on Instagram @mars_empowerment or
@official_africaunite
5 Jun 2023
Episode 8 || Child Protection
Are children safe in today's society? To what extend can children be influenced?
Is technology a good influence? All these topics and more are covered in today's podcast!
Useful links to check out related to the topic covered in this episode:
https://www.euronews.com/2021/06/05/hundreds-of-children-missing-after-dr-congo-volcano-eruption
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/international-day-disappeared-whereabouts-almost-14000-children-nigeria-remain-unknown
18 May 2023
Episode 7 || The importance of mothers
What is a mother? Is ‘being a mother’ limited to having children? How does the influence of a mother impact someone’s whole life? All this and more is discussed in today’s podcast.
8 May 2023
Episode 6 || Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) pt. 2
What are the issues affecting the youth on a daily basis? What is home? Is that the country you were born in? Why isn't it easy for Zimbabweans to go back home? All these questions and more are discussed and answered in today's episode!
28 Apr 2023
Episode 5 || How languages and looks shape our reality
How are languages related to our cultural identity? Are all languages equally important? How do languages and looks unify and separate people? Is the ‘coconut’ term really a thing?
All these topics and more are discussed in this week’s episode by our hosts and three special guests.
20 Apr 2023
Episode 4 || What is a "3rd Culture Kid"?
How does being a 3rd culture kid influence your daily life? Does society treat you differently?
Join us this week, as we unpack what it means to be a 3rd culture kid with our guests: Sharon, Koffi and Evidence.
13 Apr 2023
Episode 3 || Documentation & Migration ft. MARs Youth
Goeie dag almal!
This week, Kiza is joined by 4 guests: Sharon (Zimbabwe), Nusaiba (Rwanda), Julie (DRC), Confiance (DRC), all who are part of the MARs Youth Empowerment Movement. The conversation today explores their understanding of documentation and what comes to mind when they hear the word "documentation". The guests also share a little bit about their own journeys and reflect back to when they first arrived to South Africa.
11 Apr 2023
Episode 2 || Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs)
This week's episode is all about documentation and the challenges faced by migrants when it comes to obtaining the relevant documents, with a focus on the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits, or ZEPs. Kiza and Rose are joined this week by special guests and Africa Unite Interns, Rachel Lee (USA), and Célia Azegagh (France).
4 Apr 2023
Episode 1 || Welcome to the Africa Unite Youth Radio
Welcome back to our podcast!
It's been a while but we're back to amplify the voices of young people all throughout South Africa. This new segment focuses on highlighting the issues affecting the youth, especially those within the migrant community, on a daily basis. Our two cheerful hosts, Rose and Kiza, will be taking you on an exciting journey with each episode. The hosts of this show are part of the MARs Youth Empowerment Movement, which falls under the auspices of Africa Unite. MARs is a youth-led movement, by and for young motivated migrants between the ages of 15 to 25 who are driven to be change agents in their communities around South Africa. The movement seeks to educate migrants about their basic human rights so that they can advocate for themselves.
In this episode, Rose and Kiza give us a more detailed explanation of the work done by Africa Unite and MARs as well as the goals of the show, which include providing a safe space for marginalised communities and a platform to highlight the success stories of migrants in South Africa.
9 Aug 2021
Women's Day Discussion
Happy Women’s Day to all! In the spirit of this momentous day and month where we celebrate the strong and courageous women who marched to Pretoria’s Union Buildings to petition against the country's pass laws in 1956, Africa Unite’s Nikelwa Mqwabalala spoke with three School Club members about what this day means to them. They discuss the state of women’s rights today, incredible women who inspire them, and what is left to do in order to ensure women’s rights to equality and dignity across the globe.
3 Aug 2021
Back to School Youth Talk
Last week, Africa Unite's very own Nikelwa Mqwabalala spoke with two School Club members to discuss what the first week back to school is like following South Africa's level four lockdown. Our guests share the challenges that learners face while returning to school such as stricter covid regulations in the classroom as well as the recent taxi conflict that has disrupted their communities. We hope you enjoy this conversation that sheds light on everything learners must overcome to access their education and the strength they have to persevere.
23 Jul 2021
Africa Unite Anti-Xenophobia School Summit 2021
Africa Unite's Anti-xenophobia School Summit took place on Saturday, June 17th over Zoom and was attended by over 60 learners from 20 different schools across South Africa. We hope you enjoy listening to the incredible stories of these talented and inspiring young people who come from all different walks of life. Their speeches, testimonials and art sparked a rich dialogue among our participants on how to create more tolerant and accepting environments within their own schools and communities.
- Listen to more of Foreighn's music! : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4u5u8TgsF-KMYGXEhjnG0w
-Sign and share Karolyn's petition! : https://linktr.ee/karolyn.mujinga/
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