We Should Be Writing
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -A podcast project of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University. We Should Be Writing is the sonic manifestation of our student's creative storytelling.
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Episodes
In-depth: Inner city student housing
December 21, 2023 14:34 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we explore the feasibility of social housing for students, and the advantages and disadvantages that the inner city offers to the development of a student precinct.
In-Depth: Living in Westbury
December 21, 2023 13:13 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBWell-resourced recreational facilities are meant to serve as a haven for the youth but that’s not the case for the community of Westbury, this episode takes a look at the lived realities of young people in the area.
In-Depth: Finding solutions to the water crisis
December 19, 2023 16:04 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode we dig deep into Johannesburg's water crisis - who is responsible, what the challenges are, and what future solutions the city is looking at implementing. We look at the structures that make up the water systems and what roles each entity has when it comes to water distribution in the city. Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on your preferred music streaming service at this link. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela. Visit: www.WitsVuvuze...
Joburg Theatre
October 26, 2023 09:37 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode we take a look at the work of Joburg Theatre, through the eyes of the people that work at there. Justine, who has been at the theatre for more than 20 years, walks us through its history, and Mbongeni, a ballet dancer, tells us how he came to make this beautiful theatre his second home. Show Notes: Host: Sfundo Parakozov (SfundoParakozov) Producer: Georgia Cartwright (@Journalist_Gee) Writer: Ayanda Mgwenya (@theAMG_28) Sound editor: Sbongile Mlambo (@Sbih_M) Music and...
The Playground Market
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we bring listeners into the world of The Playground Market as one of Braamfontein’s most iconic spots. The people, the stalls and the vibes are explored as we walk through the busy multilevel market on a Saturday afternoon. Show Notes: Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work. Follow @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook, Ins...
Kitcheners Comedy Night
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, we bring listeners along as we spend a Tuesday night at the Kitchener's Comedy Night, one of Braamfontein’s longest lasting social events. We cover everything from what the comedians say on stage, the audience reactions and try to figure out the relationship between South Africans and comedy. This is coupled with a conversation with comic, Bongani Dube, up-and-coming comic, Rae Lee Du Plooy and audience members. Show notes Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on yo...
Braamfontein Street Art
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we dive into the world of Street Art, and how this (often misunderstood) scene not only adds beauty and character to Braamfontein, but also provides a necessary income and means of artistic expression for artists. Beyond being a 'business card' for the artists, partnerships with businesses looking to spruce up their walls has also been a welcome byproduct. We cover the history of street art and how it has evolved over the years. Street artist, Leigh Le Roux, gives us insigh...
Beauty of Braam Trailer
October 03, 2023 12:46 - 42 seconds - 994 KBWe are back with another season of We Should Be Writing, this season we are exploring the beauty all around us in the Braamfontein Precinct, have a listen for what's in store. Follow us on @witsvuvuzela to keep an ear out for the weekly drops.
BONUS: What do Witsies have to say about the ongoing #WitsShutdown?
March 07, 2023 16:53 - 6 minutes - 8.75 MBToday we’re taking a look at the #WitsShutdown protests which are over historical debt and unaffordable accommodation, which have seen several students suspended, physical clashes between protestors and security and disruptions to the academic programme for many. In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing, we let students unpack their views on what has been going on. Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts. We...
IN-DEPTH: Pricey food costs lives
December 05, 2022 16:46 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB‘Pricey food costs lives’ is a podcast that focuses on wholesale and the sale of fresh produce by various actors in the market ranging from the street vendors to the Joburg Market. The narrator, Malaika Ditabo, explores the effects of climate change, inflation, and unemployment on the general South African population. In this episode salesman & acting manager Prijesh Patel, explains the significance of the market and the impacts of climate change on produce. Derek Swart, a pensioner shares t...
IN-DEPTH: Be water wise! Climate change and saving water
December 05, 2022 16:43 - 9 minutes - 9.24 MBToday we will be unpacking the significance of preserving water. Climate change is a threat to the sustainability of water supply furthermore temperatures continue to increase globally thus causing water to evaporate at a high rate. According to a Green Peace report of 2012, South Africa has insufficient and unreliable rainfall. The country has a mean annual precipitation average of 464 mm/year which is 54% less than the global average of 860mm/per year. American scientist and inventor, Benj...
IN-DEPTH: One man's trash is another man's treasure
December 05, 2022 12:56 - 5 minutes - 8.15 MBWits Vuvuzela spent the day with a Mozambican waste recycler living in Alexandra, Sergio Joaquim-Neves on the day of his cash-out. From his daily routine, his journey to self-employment and his cute love story, Sergio lets us into his life. You are bound to let out a cute remark and appreciate the little that life has to offer after this listen. This bonus episode of We Should be Writing is a part of the 2022 In-depth Reporting Project, The Climate Crisis is Here. Read the stories on witsv...
IN-DEPTH: Harvesting platinum, harnessing profits, harming people
December 05, 2022 12:38 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThis bonus episode of the We Should Be Writing podcast explores the very present climate crisis and the impact this crisis has on commerce, the environment and people. The host, Tannur Anders, defines “climate change” and considers how South Africa, home to 80% of global platinum group metals (PGMs) reserves, can aid in mitigating this crisis. Legal and mining experts chip in to explain that the PGMs industry poses potential threats to the environment and communities living near platinum mi...
Body Shaming
November 01, 2022 10:07 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn the sixth and final episode of the 'Confessions' series, we unpack weight and body shaming, as we dissect confession 2216 from UniversityConfessions.za. Here, we discuss and exchange advice that aims to tackle ways to deal with and heal from toxic parenting and harm to self-esteem. Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela. Visit www.witsvuvuzela....
K-pop Mania! Part 2
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of We Should Be Writing Season Three, the second episode of the two-part chat cast series, “K-Pop Mania!”, we explore the heart of BTS’s success – its fandom. The fandom, called ARMY, are some of the most dedicated fans around, and fans Omnia Hassan, Bianca Mdhluli and Kiara van Wyk, share their experiences of BTS. You will also get to know the production crew better as we share our fangirl experiences. You can listen to Wits Vuvuzela’s We Should Be Writing podcast on your p...
Euphoria and Gen Z
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBEuphoria and Gen Z, in this episode of We Should Be Writing, the Vuvu team has teamed up with UniversityConfessions.za on Instagram, we listen to and unpack confession number 1773 where we have a person reminiscing on how messed up Gen Z is after they finished watching Euphoria. Our hosts take a look at the hit HBO show and attempt to dissect whether it is a true representation of our generation. We discuss our partying pasts or lack thereof and look at the things the generations before us g...
Money Matters
October 11, 2022 11:11 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBHello and welcome back season three of “We Should Be Writing”, this season we unpack your scandalous and not so scandalous university confessions in association with University ConfessionsZA on Instagram. In today’s episode we are taking a deep and non-judgmental dive into confession number 2216 which focuses on weight, body image and parenting skills. Hopefully in this episode you can learn a thing or two about money within relationships especially as university student. Listen to the We S...
K-pop Mania! Part 1
October 04, 2022 09:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of We Should Be Writing Season Three, we delve into the wonderful world of K-Pop, the South Korean entertainment industry taking the world by storm. This is the first of a two-part chat cast series, “K-Pop Mania!”, where we examine how K-Pop started, how it gained momentum and how it has grown in conjunction with South Korean culture. Show Notes You can listen to Wits Vuvuzela’s We Should Be Writing podcast on your preferred music streaming service. Visit www.witsvuvuzela...
To have siblings or not to have siblings?
September 26, 2022 06:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this season of our podcast, We Should Be Writing, the Wits Vuvuzela team has partnered with UniversityConfessions.za on Instagram, to explore some of the student confessions posted on their feed. In this episode we listen to and unpack confession number 964 where we have someone putting the Plan B pill in their mother’s morning coffee to avoid having and being a sibling. Our hosts discuss the pro’s the con’s and everything in between when it comes to having siblings or staying an only chi...
Season 3 Trailer
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 50 seconds - 1.15 MBWe are back with another season of We Should Be Writing, this season we take a on a more unconventional theme than past seasons, have a listen for what's in store. Follow us on @witsvuvuzela to keep an eye on the weekly drops.
IN-DEPTH: Translating Comprehensive Sexuality Education
December 17, 2021 10:40 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this podcast episode, current female learners and students describe what they can remember being taught about Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and how they translate that into their lived experiences as young adults. Parents also offer their understanding and perspectives on the purpose of CSE. This podcast episode is a part of the 2021 in-depth reporting project, Year of the Student. The full project with articles and other multimedia can be viewed on www.witsvuvuzela.com. This i...
IN-DEPTH: Textbooks, toddlers, tantrums
December 17, 2021 10:38 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB‘Textbooks, toddlers and tantrums’ is a podcast that explores the intersection of being a student and a parent simultaneously. The narrator, Karabo Mashaba, explains some of the challenges faced by this student demographic. Mbali Mazibuko, a Unisa student and mother to a toddler, explains her story and some of obstacles she has had to endure. Social worker Claudine Ribeiro also offers her insight into some of the psychological implications that this may have on both the student and child. S...
IN-DEPTH: Covid-19's conflicts with student culture
December 17, 2021 10:37 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBThe covid-19 pandemic has completely changed university student life and culture on campuses, which has taken major social and cultural aspects out of the university experience for current students. In this podcast episode, three university students discuss how the pandemic has affected their personal involvement in student culture over 2021 regarding socialising, joining clubs and societies, and playing varsity sports. Featuring the voices of Roeloff Boettger (Stellenbosch University), Camd...
IN-DEPTH: The first-year experience turned upside down
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 6.89 MBIn this episode, some first year's from Wits University talk to Wits Vuvuzela journalist, Sumaya Mamdoo, about their day to day life as students who have had an entire academic year off-campus. First years were not able to have a normal university experience during the covid-19 pandemic. Remote learning comes with many consequences such as not being able to interact with people or keeping a strict routine. The group also speaks about working in isolation, pandemic fatigue and seeking mental ...
IN-DEPTH: Snuffed out, the true costs of the tobacco ban
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBThe episode looks at South Africa’s tobacco ban during the 2020 covid-19 lockdown. With an array of interviews done, the focus is on behavioural changes, withdrawal symptoms and why it's more difficult to stop smoking when you start at a young age. This bonus episode of the We Should Be Writing podcast, is a part of the annual in-depth reporting project produced by the career-entry honours in journalism class, at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Listen on Anchor FM, Soundcloud, Spotify or wh...
IN-DEPTH: Medicine school during a global pandemic
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBJoin Zano Kunene in this podcast episode where fifth-year Wits medicine student Moyo Lawal-Solarin narrates her experiences as a student studying medicine during a pandemic. From the daily fears and anxiety she and her peers had, to the effect working in a hospital has had on her mental health. The hospital is a site that most people want to avoid due to fears around the global pandemic that is, covid-19, but medicine students had no choice but to face the situation head-on for professional ...
#YouHadToBeThere
July 07, 2021 10:31 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBIn #YouHadToBeThere, episode 4 of this season of We Should Be Writing, our show hosts discuss the craziest social media trends, as well as the dire consequences that resulted from them. From the more light-hearted lockdown trends to the life-threatening Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), our hosts Zano Kunene and Kemi Wessie take a trip down memory lane. Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Anchor FM, Soundcloud, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast...
The Grind Don't Stop
June 30, 2021 09:46 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn The Grind Don’t Stop, episode 3 of this season of the We Should Be Writing Season podcast, we discuss ‘Hustle Culture’. This ideology reinforces hard work and no play; a lifestyle of glamour and “trusting the process”, often driven and preached by world-class entrepreneurs, celebrities and influencers. Co-hosts Mhlontlo Geleba and Karabo Mashaba interview Wits University student-entrepreneur and self-acclaimed hustler, Lesego Mpumelelo “Eggboy” Nzuza, who sells eggs to students in and aro...
Adulting, it does not bang!
June 23, 2021 12:25 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBAdulting, it does not bang! Welcome to the second episode of the second season of the #WeShouldBeWriting podcast. Our host, Gloria Motsoere asks us tough questions on how we made the transition from being a teenager to a young adult in university. We cover topics such as budgeting and losing friends when everyone is busy. Another topic that was fun to record was that of new-age dating. Join us as we have a friendly conversation with each other about our life experiences and the lessons we ha...
Social Media: The Invisible Enemy
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this podcast episode, we delve into the world of social media addiction and how it affects different aspects of our lives. We cover topics such as friendships, mental health, spirituality, finances, and relationships in an engaging chat cast. We also get insight from Fatima, a social worker and founder of the black womxns caucus, into social media addiction in the current climate and how to use it in a healthier way. Show notes Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Goog...
Season 2 Trailer
June 14, 2021 19:47 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBWe're back with another season of We Should Be Writing. In our new season, #teamvuvu 2021 take a deep dive into popular culture through their four-part series. With episodes that deconstruct hustle culture, social media addiction, 'adulting' and even a throwback to trends that took the internet by storm. The music used in this trailer was composed by Niall Higgins (@niallhiggins_).
Mental Health in Isolation
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the Mental Health in isolation episode of the We Should be writing podcast, we talk to Matome Mashatola, a psychologist at the Wits Counselling and Careers Development Unit, on how students can deal with feelings of anxiety and depression that have been heightened under the covid-19 pandemic. This episode was hosted by Akhona Matshoba, edited by Niall Higgins and produced by Laura-Anne Hunter and Khuleko Siwele. This podcast is a product of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies pr...
The Stories Behind The Stories
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBFour Wits Vuvuzela student journalists: Tshepo. Vetiwe, Palesa and Catia, recount their personal experiences of working under lockdown. Each experience happened within the same week and each experience is completely different. Our producers were Palesa Mofokeng, Vetiwe Mamba and Catia De Castro. Our editor was Tshepo Thaela. Our theme music was composed by Niall Higgins and our graphic design was by Tshepo Thaela. This podcast is a product of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies pro...
Associating With Alcohol
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, Wits Vuvuzela students share their experiences around alcohol, during the ban and the effects of alcohol in our society in general. Each person had a chance to tell their story around the topic and how has alcohol impacted their lives and of our society. Our producers were Dylan Bettencourt and Zikhona Klaas. Our editor was Emma O’Connor, and our host was Zinhle Belle. Our theme music was composed by Niall Higgins and our graphic design was by Tshepo Thaela. This podcast i...
Pandemic Induced Fatigue
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJoin Anna Moross, Thobekile Moyo, Leah Wilson and Zainab Patel as they take you through their journey as a student journalist during the Covid-19 pandemic. They share their lockdown stories and battles with mental and physical health. Anna talks about the struggles of remote learning. Thobekile talks about the feeling of entrapment during the lockdown. Then Leah shares her experiences which her stress translating into physical ailments, while Zainab covers mental illness manifesting itself w...
Trailer
September 21, 2020 03:06 - 59 seconds - 948 KBA four-part podcast series about living, working and studying during a global pandemic. Episodes in the series range from personal essays, creative documentary and in-depth interviews on the topic. Producers of the podcast are all current students with an interest in journalism and storytelling. We Should Be Writing is a podcast project supported by the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.