Radio New Frame

Abortion has been legal since 1997 in South Africa. Despite this, more and more women are risking their lives by going to unlicensed abortionists. We ask why. Chapters: 02:33 - Abortions down town 08:39 - Catherine Burns 28:17 - Emihle Ntuli 33:51 - Matthew Kavanagh

Unemployment in South Africa is soaring and many are forced to take any job they can get. Our 100th episode focuses on casual workers, who have the most precarious jobs. Chapters 01:58 - Annah Moreki 10:51 - Who are casual workers? 18:55 - Casual workers protest 22:39 - Rights and numbers 25:56 - What about the working class?

Amazon workers finally get a union with ripple effects in US politics expected. And liberation theology helped end apartheid. What role does it have in politics, inequality and exploitation today? Chapters: 01:45 - Amazon scene setter 12:25 - John Logan 32:54 - Liberation Theology scene setter 38:02 - Mzwandile Molo

In this bumper edition, find out why politicians spoil the religious vote and so many Jews fought apartheid. Also, meet SA’s chief satanist and hear the music that makes Muslims dance. Chapters: 04:04 - Mbhazima Shilowa 18:24 - Jonathan Ancer 30:46 - Lael Bethlehem 42:09 - Satanic Church 59:43 - Sufism

Indian activist-doctor Yogesh Jain believes inequality in public healthcare is a global crisis. And, we look at religion’s role in instilling outdated attitudes towards sexuality. Chapters: 1:48 - Dr Yogesh Jain 7:49 - Gender and religion 20:38 - Gay and Muslim

More than 100 000 South Africans have died officially from Covid-19, some anonymously and buried in paupers' graves. Hospital and mortuary workers tell the stories of the unclaimed. Chapters: 02:15 - Covid’s nameless graves  18:16 - Mojak Lehoko 27:56 - Song

Sexual assault in South African jails is widespread but grossly under-reported. We lift the veil on this scourge. And, we pay tribute to murdered land activist Ayanda Ngila. Chapters 01:31 - Tebogo Mokobori 18:25 - Doreen Gaora 30:12 - Rebecca Gore 39:12 - Ayanda Ngila

The struggle continues for Cape West Coast small-scale fishers after their court victory against seismic blasting. And, why is Yemen’s bloody seven-year-long war largely forgotten? Chapters: 01:49 - Seismic Survey 17:07 - Wilmien Wicomb 26:06 - Aisha Jumaan   Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Martin Blake, Solene Smith, Wilmien Wicomb, Aisha Jumaan Production: The Good People at Between Productions Editor: Charles Leonard  

Progressive Russians say no to war. Is Covid-19 petering out? And though essential, did the world miss out during the cultural boycott against apartheid South Africa?   Chapters: 02:22 - Russian anti-war 21:58 - Francois Venter 31:41 - Pacific Express

A new book celebrates Frantz Fanon’s seminal work as a shack dwellers’ movement applies his ideas 60 years on. Also, a Kenyan woman’s challenge to experimental music.   01:56 - eKhenana 16:52 - Nigel Gibson 33:05 - Nyokabi Kariũki