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VOICE OF CHANGE

VOICE OF CHANGE is a powerful program on Radio Cape Pulpit 729AM, airing every Thursday from 18:00 to 19:00. Join award-winning author and social justice journalist Lauren Jacobs as she dives deep into pressing social issues and the urgent realities that challenge our global conscience. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations that inspire awareness, promote social justice, and encourage action. Tune in for insightful discussions that illuminate the path toward a more equitable world.
Weekly English South Africa News · Christianity
244 Episodes
100 – 120

Voice of Change - Noa Tishby - anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate

17.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks “anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate.” Joined by Israel’s special envoy on antisemitism and the delegitimisation of Israel Noa Tishby, this conversation is straight forward and passionate. Known to many as an actress, producer and author, Noa Tishby’s new role…
17 Nov 2022 38 min

Voice of Change - Fatima Kathrada - pharmacist and lecturer

10.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Fatima Kathrada, a qualified pharmacist and lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy and pharmacology at Wits University. Together, they will be discussing infertility and mental health, how to support couples who are struggling with infertility, and how faith…
10 Nov 2022 39 min

Voice of Change - Andy Lester - Impact of war on climate change

03.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren commemorates the international day for preventing the exploitation of the environment during war and conflict. While war rages across Ukraine, Syria, DRC, Burma and many other nations, the impact of war affects the natural world as we know it. To discuss…
3 Nov 2022 35 min

Voice of Change - Ntambi Ravele - inequalities facing female athletes in SA

27.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks about girls and women in sport. Joined by powerhouse Ntambi Ravele, they will be discussing the inequalities facing female athletes in South Africa, the reality of women winning more medals than men in the Commonwealth Games, yet receiving smaller salaries,…
27 Oct 2022 40 min

Voice of Change - Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili - Helping refugee women

20.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili. Anuscheh was born in Iran and at the age of 8, she fled with her family to Germany because of the Iran-Iraq war. Today, her mission is to empower women with similar backgrounds, through her non…
20 Oct 2022 40 min

Voice of Change - Brandi Lea - Founder of Heal and Thrive Global

13.10.2022 - Voice of Change - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating the international day of rural women. Her guest Brandi Lea, is the founder of Heal and Thrive Global, an international organisation empowering over 2000 mama's in Uganda, through co - operatives. Brandi shares the stories,…
13 Oct 2022 46 min

Voice of Change - Karen Lowe - The buzz of a 4 day work week

06.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Karen Lowe, director of 4 Day Week SA NPC and Chairperson of the 4 Day Week SA coalition. With The buzz of a 4 day work week as a possibility in the future of South Africa, Karen unpacks…
6 Oct 2022 37 min

Voice of Change - Natalie Collins - Domestic violence awareness month

29.09.2022 - This week, Lauren is gearing up for domestic violence awareness month, kicking off October 1st. She has invited gender justice specialist and author Natalie Collins on to #voiceofchange to discuss her course, the "own my life," course. This course is designed to empower women who have faced abuse,…
29 Sep 2022 37 min

Voice of Change - Pastor Vingho, Maryene from Nigeria and Tolu George

22.09.2022 - This week on #voiceofchange Lauren invites foreign nationals to share their stories about life as a foreigner in South Africa. With the recent remarks from both home affairs representatives, as well as health MEC’s regarding a national clamp down on foreigners, this necessary conversation sheds light on the…
22 Sep 2022 37 min

Voice of Change - Dr Glenn Corbett, editor of Biblical Archaeology Review

15.09.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, it’s all the about the Bible. Joined by Dr Glenn Corbett, editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, Lauren will discuss recent archaeological finds from smaller, lesser known sites in Israel. As well as the position of women as leaders, as evidenced by archaeology,…
15 Sep 2022 44 min

Voice of Change - Pieter Twine - World Literacy Day

08.09.2022 - It's World Literacy Day this Thursday, and on Voice of Change Lauren is celebrating this important day with Pieter Twine from the MySchool initiative, as well as Nal'iBali, our national reading for enjoyment organisation. In South Africa, over 80% of grade 5 children are unable to master basic…
8 Sep 2022 41 min

Voice of Change - Professor Beth Alpert - Nakhai

01.09.2022 - This week on #voiceofchange Lauren is joined by Professor Beth Alpert - Nakhai, associate professor for Judaic Studies at the University of Arizona. She joins Lauren to discuss interesting archaeological finds about biblical women, and what these finds tell us about women in Ancient Israel. She will also…
1 Sep 2022 45 min

Voice of Change - Chava Erlanger Rosenzweig - art therapist and artist

25.08.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is Joined by art therapist and international artist Chava Erlanger Rosenzweig. Chava has worked with holocaust survivors and their families, to help survivors utilise art as a way to heal the trauma of war, and understand their stories. On the show…
25 Aug 2022 40 min

Voice of Change - Gertrude Fester - celebrating Women's Day

11.08.2022 - This week on Voice of Change Lauren is celebrating Women's Day with Gertrude Fester. Gertrude was a rainbow trialist who was held in solitary confinement for over 100 days, for her resistance work in the 70's and 80's. She went on to serve a term in Parliament under…
11 Aug 2022 39 min

Voice of Change - Elizabeth Campbell, Rowan Polovin, Pamela Ngubane

04.08.2022 - This week on Voice of Change Lauren hosts a powerful panel discussion with author and activist Elizabeth Campbell, Rowan Polovin chairman of the South African Zionist Federation, and Pamela Ngubane, general manager of South African Friends of Israel. They will be discussing recent anti-semitic comments made by South…
4 Aug 2022 37 min

Voice of Change - Salome - Trafficking, Petrus Phakamile Sitho - Farm murders

28.07.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, it's world day against trafficking. In commemoration of this important day Lauren is joined by Salome from Free to Fly an organisation focused on assisting children who are victims of trafficking. Also on the show, Petrus Phakamile Sitho discusses his work to…
28 Jul 2022 43 min

Voice of Change - Natasha King - ambassador for the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation

21.07.2022 - Joining Lauren this week on Voice of Change, Natasha King, ambassador for the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation, discusses the work of the foundation, as well as her personal message and convictions on women's empowerment and gender based violence. Lauren is also joined by Tracey and Claire from the Zoe…
21 Jul 2022 47 min

Voice of Change - Phinius Sebatsane - director of Rea Thusana

14.07.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren catches up with Phinius Sebatsane, director of Rea Thusana, a homeless foundation with an exciting program happening for Mandela Day. Also on the show, Miss SA finalist Tamsyn Jack shares her heart for girls and woman’s empowerment through her campaign “mentorship…
14 Jul 2022 46 min
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