Signs & Stories – Episode 6: The Untold Story of Tshepo Ramolotja, a Superbiker from the Deaf Community

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
04 Sep

In marking Deaf Awareness Month, Lerato chats to Deaf biker Tshepo Ramolotja, who is passionate about all things biking. He shares his riding journey and offers valuable tips to people who may be fascinated about becoming a biker one day. Later in the conversation, his riding partner Mdu Kubheka joins them. He also shares how their special friendship began. Both are members of the East Rand Icons MCC Club in Katlehong.

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Signs & Stories – Episode 5: What it takes to be an award-winning Deaf barista in SA

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
01 Feb

Born and raised in Krugersdorp, Karabo Motla is a passionate award-winning barista. Through perseverance and hard work, he has accomplished great strides in the coffee industry. His ultimate vision is to see more Deaf people accessing the market and competing on an international level.

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Beyond Madness: The Psychology of Serial Killers – Sign Language (SASL)

SASL Interpreted Content, Video
14 Sep

This sign language interpreted video has been adapted from the podcast 'Beyond Madness' - created by CliffCentral.com. What is the societal fascination for serial killers all about? Who are these people who live amongst us, undetected, going about their crimes? What does it take to track them down, identify and apprehend them? This week we speak to Dr Gérard Labuschagne - a Clinical Psychologist, Criminologist, and an Advocate of the High Court with an interest in forensic and investigative psychology. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.

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Signs & Stories – Episode 4: Yuvini Gounden

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
06 Sep

Crazy D chats to Yuvini Gounden, the inspirational founder of Yuvini Crafts. Driven by her love for arts and crafts, she left the corporate world to start her own business. Her colourful, funky products create positive awareness about SASL and Deaf culture. As the only Deaf person in her immediate family, she is determined to build relationships between hearing parents and their Deaf children through creative arts.

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Signs & Stories: Episode 3 – Jeweller Ditebogo Sesana

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
28 Jul

Lerato chats to Ditebogo Sesana who is an exceptional jeweller with more than eight years experience in the industry and currently residing in Alex township. Often being the only Deaf person among hearing individuals; he shares how humble beginnings led him to achieve great strides in his community.

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Signs & Stories: Episode 2 – SASL Research

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
02 Feb

Simphiwe Mkhize describes herself as an extrovert who loves people and is deeply passionate about education, leadership and being a role model to Deaf women and youth. In this episode she shares her journey on MA research in SASL linguistics, Deaf identity and unpacks the term 'disability'. This conversation will leave audiences captivated, inspired and challenged!

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Signs & Stories: Episode 1 – A Health Hero

Signs & Stories: The Silent Podcast, Video
12 Dec

John Meletse is a prominent Deaf LGBTQI activist. He has been living with HIV for the past 19 years. His colourful personality will leave audiences entertained, educated and challenged to view the Deaf community in a different way.

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30 June: Vusi Thembekwayo, Dr Hanan Bushkin & Bronwyn Williams

So What Now?, Video
01 Jul

Gareth Cliff chats to Vusi Thembekwayo, Dr Hanan Bushkin and Bronwyn Williams on the season one finale of the show.

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23 June: Marc Lottering, Vicky Sampson & Sipho ‘HotStix’ Mabuse

So What Now?, Video
24 Jun

Honouring our icons with comedian Marc Lottering, singer Vicky Sampson and musician Sipho 'HotStix' Mabuse.

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16 June: Solly Moeng, Mighti Jamie & Antoinette Sithole

So What Now?, Video
18 Jun

Gareth tries to figure out the way forward with Solly Moeng and Mighti Jamie. Plus, Hector Pieterson's sister Antoinette Sithole reflects on the 45 years since the 1976 student uprising.

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