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The Odds in Our Favour

Welcome to The Odds In Our Favour, a Good News Podcast proudly brought to you by Old Mutual Wealth. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Saskia Falken, every Friday at 07:00, Saskia speaks to pioneering South Africans who are rolling up their sleeves to fix things. Produced by An Wentzel and quality-controlled by News24's editors.
Weekly English South Africa News · Society & Culture
2 Episodes

Bridging rights and lived realities with Justice Desk Africa

In episode two, Jessica Dewhurst unpacks why she founded Justice Desk Africa to help plug the gap between constitutional rights and lived reality in South Africa – and why young South Africans are key. In a world where rights are not guaranteed, we empower others by sharing knowledge, says Dewhurst…
19 Mar 31 min

Siv Ngesi on period poverty and stepping in as men

In episode one, Siv Ngesi joins us in the News24 studio to talk about period poverty. Every month, millions of South African girls miss school because they can't afford sanitary towels. The activist and actor shares how this devastating fact led to the founding of the MENstruation Foundation and why restoring…
12 Mar 33 min