People of RMR

Anthems of the Youth

Anthems of the Youth is not only a podcast episode but a statement. It listens closely to the music that once moved crowds and the sounds shaping today’s generation. In South Africa, protest music has a profound legacy of resistance, and acts both as a unifying tool for liberation during…

8 Jul 28 min

Protest Media Then vs Now

Protest Media Then vs Now explores the different types of protest methods as well as the resources that were used for protesting in the past and in the present. This episode seeks to determine which method is most effective for mobilisation given the technological developments that the country has gone…

8 Jul 31 min

Unfinished Struggles

Just like its’ name, Unfinished Struggles looks at the unfinished struggles that continue to shape South African society today. From challenges in education and meaningful political participation to the ongoing need for unity and solidarity, we reflect on the promises of liberation that remain unfulfilled. Join us as we explore…

8 Jul 30 min

Unheard Uprisings

Unheard Uprisings explores the voices often left out of South Africa’s protest. From people living with disabilities and members of the queer community navigating exclusion in traditional protest spaces, to those whose struggles unfolded far from Soweto in 1976, we examine how marginalisation shapes participation and visibility. Join us as…

8 Jul 32 min

The Struggle Continues at Home

The Struggle Continues at Home podcast is about how for women during the past and even not face the struggle of gender norms, and how they are expected to act in society. In the episode it looks at how young women today are being affected by the gender norms that…

8 Jul 37 min

Language as a Site of Struggle

Language as a Site of Struggle is a podcast episode that explores the history of language oppression in South Africa and how language continues to be a barrier, more so in institutions of higher learning. During Apartheid, languages such as English and Afrikaans were used as a control tool to…

6 Jul 29 min

The Echoes of struggle

The Echoes of struggle podcast is about how about the transition of how protests are organized. It focuses on the shift of how protests were mobilized in the 1970s by the youth to how the current youth known as generation Z organize their protests using social media as a tool…

6 Jul 22 min

Bravery Talks

Bravery Talks Podcast explores student activism and the meaning of courage across generations. Hosted by Olona Mzimba, it reflects on historic protests such as the Soweto Uprising and compares them with student activism today. Through conversations and interviews, the podcast asks what being brave means in different contexts, whether standing…

2 Jul 24 min

Protest and Power

This podcast episode explores why young people protest and what motivates them to speak out against issues affecting them in society. The podcast mainly focuses on how young people feel excluded from political decision-making processes, which often leads to frustration and protest. It also explores other social and economic factors…

2 Jul 29 min

The Legacy of 1976

This episode examines the enduring impact of the 1976 protests and explores the influence of youth activism in present-day South Africa. The episode aims to highlight how the events of 1976 continue to shape contemporary South Africa. Listeners can expect to hear a variety of perspectives, including insights from students…

1 Jul 30 min