Albinism Report: Recent Episodes
Channel Africa
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On today’s episode we look at people with albinism from different countries in the African continent who had to seek asylum in some parts of the world like the United Kingdom.
These asylum seekers had to leave their countries like Malawi for safety reasons. We talk to Overstone Kondowe from Malawi and Peter Ogik from Uganda. Machaba Matsapola
To commemorate Africa Month and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we look at an online discussion that took place on May 28 2021.
The discussion is made up of people with albinism (PWA) from different African countries and on the panel we have Philadelphia Motladille who is a human right activist from Botswana, Overstone Kondowe who is a Presidential Advisor on Disability from Malawi, Mohamed Sesay who is a journalist and activist from Sierra Leone, Mawunyo Yoakor-Daghah who is the President of Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations and Peter Ogik who is Disability Rights Activist from Uganda. Machaba Matsapola
In this episode we celebrate International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) which is the June 13.
The theme for this year is #StrengthBeyondAllOdds and the online celebrations were hosted by Global Albinism Alliance.
Today we talk to two men with albinism from different backgrounds.
Thabo Maphalla who is also known as DJ Burger is a finance student at Tshwane University of Technology and Frank Mnisi is a self-taught chef who has a mobile kitchen in his hometown of Lebowakgomo.
We start with Thabo Maphalla who is also an aspiring DJ and the only student with albinism who lives on campus.
On today’s episode of Albinism Report we look at a music concert that took place on May 22 in Soweto, South Africa.
A non-profit organisation called Tassie Foundation put together a music concert for artists with disabilities.
The artists included artists with albinism. We talk to different artists and activists…
Today we revisit our regular feature called House Call. House Call is a feature where or producer Machaba Matsapola visits people with albinism in the own homes. He talks to a young man with albinism Lester Nkuna who is from Limpopo province but based in Pretoria, South Africa. Part 1 is about Lester’s upbringing and the conversation also includes his close friends and family.
Part 2 is about life in school and moving from Limpopo to Gauteng province.
Back in 2018, the SABC Foundation was approached about creating a song for artists with albinism and everything was green lit.
But the song was never recorded because of unforeseen circumstances.
Now the artists that were supposed to be on the song never stopped recording and today we catch up with some of them about their latest music projects.
Frank Nation, Jey Khei, Ntate Mlapane and Rufaro engage us about the project, listen…
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 110th episode of The Albinism Report, we talk about life expectancy of people with albinism focusing on a study which suggests that people with albinism don't live beyond their 50's or 60's.
We talk to different generations of people with albinism about the study.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 106th episode of The Albinism Report, Puleng Molebatsi attended the Vanilla Chicks lunch where she interviewed several ladies with albinism who gather a couple of times during the year to talk about sisterhood and share tips on skincare and other issues that affect ladies with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 103rd episode of The Albinism Report, we discuss different kinds of albinism with our monthly contributors Prisca Motswatswa and Vanessa Mongalo for the Skincare & Beauty feature.
We also talk to a poet with albinism Percy Maapeya about albinism awareness month.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 99th episode of The Albinism Report, we focus on the Mpumalanga court sentencing of Themba Thobane, one of the murderers involved in the case of Gabisile Shabane and her cousin Nkosikhoma Khoza.
On Part 1, Puleng Molebatsi talks to Gogo Phepsile Maseko from the Traditional Healers Organisation and Ingrid Bame from I Am Movement about how their views with the sentencing. Part 2 to follow next week.
On the 97th episode of The Albinism Report, we talk about Advocacy Training and we have founder of the first-ever Mr and Miss Albinism South Africa Godfrery Mphatswe who tells us about the pageant and why South Africa has joined other African countries in using pageants as a means of changing the narrative concerning albinism.
We also chat to Resegofaditswe Gorewang who is a 22 year old activist from Taung and William Maduhu from Under the Same Sun in Tanzania.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 95th episode of The Albinism Report, we discuss job opportunities for people with albinism. We speak to Leeroy Fourie who is a recruiting coordinator from LFP Group. We also speak to Kamogelo Machaba who is a young lady with albinism and a special effects make up artist.
LFP Group is a recruiting agency and offers learnerships for people with disabilities from the ages of 18 to 45 that either passed grade 10,11 and 12. They offer a 12 months course which is free of charge and students get a monthly stipend.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 87th episode of The Albinism Report, we speak to albinism activist Abongile Xhantini who have appeared in the Mandela 100 Dare to Dream documentary which celebrates Nelson Mandela's legacy and created by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The documentary was launched in the United States in April 2019. We also catch up with our contributor Ingrid Bame to talk about upcoming events which will take place on International Albinism Day (13 June) around the globe.
With on going killings and mutilation of people with albinism in Malawi The African alliance of people with Albinism gathered in Pretoria in March 2019 to come up with working strategies to engage the Malawian government to revisit the laws surround the practice of witchcraft and punishment for people found dealing with human body parts. In this episode of the THE ALBINISM REPORT We chat to Overstone Kondowe from Malawi, Jake Apelle from Nigeria and Kudakwashe Dube of the African disability alliance.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
We profile twin brothers with albinism who are also musicians and go by the name Double Cream. They are Katleho and Karabo Mashile from Doorfontein.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 74th episode of The Albinism Report, we cover International Day of Social Justice event organized by Khulisa Social Solutions.
We speak to individuals with albinism from Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 58th episode of The Albinism Report, we talk to 9 year old twins with albinism Anele and Banele Mbanjwa, their mother and siblings. The focus is on the challenges they face and how is it like to raise them in Kwazulu Natal and Gauteng Province.
We also talk to contributor Ingrid Bame about the latest albinism news and events happening in the African continent.
From South Africa to Kenya, we speak to gentlemen with albinism who are in different industries and use their platforms to spread awareness on issues affecting people with albinism. Rodney Teele is a South African lawyer and Isaac Mwaura is a Kenyan senator.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 54th episode of The Albinism Report, we revisit the topic of skin care and beauty amongst ladies with albinism. Vanessa Mongalo is a 26 year old South African You tuber with albinism and runs her own YouTube channel which focuses on how to take care of different skin tones as a person with albinism. Kutloano Mazibuko is a young lady student with albinism from Alberton, Johannesburg.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 43rd episode of The Albinism Report, we speak to author and activist Mpho Tjope who has traveled to Malawi and other parts in South Africa to teach the masses about albinism; he was also invited to help with a script which includes albinism awareness on a South African soapie Uzalo.
On the 41st episode of The Albinism Report, we get feedback and audio from the albinism march which happened in Pretoria, South Africa.
We also talk to Bruce Sithole who is one of the organisers of the march.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 38th episode of The Albinism Report we commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day and focus on the Mpumalanga Province where attacks of people with albinism have been reported.
On the panel we have members from the South African Police Services(SAPS), Traditional Healers Organization(THO) and Albinism Society of South Africa. (ASSA) Brigadier Leonard Hlathi(SAPS) Colonel Mtsholi Bhembhe(SAPS) Zanele Mduli(THO) Nelisiwe Mkhabela(THO) Levy Nkosi(THO) Agrinte Sibiya(ASSA) Nomcebo Manyike(ASSA) Sphiwe Mashaba(ASSA)
The Albinism Report Puleng chats to genetic counselor Tasha Wainstein and Thandiswa Ngcongco from Wits University about a study called ALBINISM IN AFRICA which is the Division of Human Genetics, the National Health Laboratory Service and School of Pathology and the Adler Museum edited by Professors Jennifer Kromberg and Prashiela Manga.
In the 36th episode of The Albinism Report, we chat to organisers of the albinism march that will take place in Pretoria on the 30th June 2018. They are Mpho Sigama, Prisca Motswatswa and Lauryn Chuma.
In this programme, we talk to the writer, director and the lead character of a theatre play on Albinism called Malaika. Stephen Kotze is the writer, Naledi Mtsweni is the director and Tshiamo Mpete is the main character in the play Malaika. The school play is about debunking the myths and superstitions surrounding people with Albinism. The play follows the journey of a girl who gets hunted by her own father but ultimately becomes the symbol of the spirit of Africa. We also chat to Ingrid Bame about the latest news on albinism across the African continent.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 32nd episode of The Albinism Report, we chat to the cast of the theatre production "Mama I Want The Black That You Are."
The plot focuses on the lives of people dealing with the prejudice affecting those with albinism through a gripping story-line that is played out by amazing cast of actors and actresses. (Puleng Molebatsi being part of the cast)
In this episode of The Albinism Report, we dedicate the show to the province of Mpumalanga where attacks of people with albinism are rife...Amid recent reports of the murder of Gabisile and the violation of Xolani's grave, there is a woman from Mbombela named Sphiwe Mohlaba who spoke to the show about being attacked more than once and managed to escape with her life. We also speak to Nompumelelo Mobi who is also a local at Mbombela and both her and her child have albinism; she fears for her child safety all the time.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
On the 26th episode of The Albinism Report, we profile Sphiwe Nkosi who is a woman with albinism and is one of the top 100 Mrs. South Africa finalists; she is also a former TV presenter, a model, voice over artist and works in the petroleum industry. We also profile a poet with albinism by the name of Percy Maapeya.
On the 25th episode of The Albinism Report, Puleng chats to the founders of Hands On Charity Organisation Carol Komane and Thato Motloung who are working together with founder of Beauty by Nature Charity Organisation Mokgitla Motsielwa; they assist children with albinism with their needs like skin care products and eye care; they get donations from community members in Katlehong and approach different companies.
On today's show, Puleng Molebatsi chats to activists with albinism Nondumo Ncomanzi and Jane Waepera about their great initiative called CLIMB FOR ALBINISM which will take place at mount Kilimanjaro in September. She also chats to another activist Abongile Xhantini who has a you tube channel aiming to spread awareness on albinism.
On the 23rd episode of The Albinism Report, Puleng Molebatsi talks to United Nations independent expert on albinism Ikponwosa Ero and founder of Albinism Society of South Africa (ASSA) Nomasonto Mazibuko about albinism advocacy and activism.
In today's episode, Puleng talks to two aspiring actors with albinism. Lebitso Mokhina and Meshack Mulaudzi who have both been casted in an upcoming docu-movie about albinism.
In this episode, Puleng Molebatsi chats with Veronique Hoog who is a portrait artist and has an advocacy project where she does portraits of women with albinism. She also brought along two women with albinism who are part of the project.
On the 20th episode of The Albinism Report, Puleng chats to Palesa Mosia who is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur with albinism.
On the 19th episode of The Albinism Report, Puleng chats to three mothers; Moleboge Lekoane who has albinism and a six months old fully pigmented baby. Lerato Senokoane and Sthandiwe Ndlovu are fully pigmented women and their kids have albinism. The ladies discuss some of the challenges and anxieties that they may have on a daily basis.
we revisit the topic of skin care, we speak to a pharmacist by the name of Sandra Ramoadi in Polokwane studios. She is not only a pharmacist but she is a founder of her own clinic called Pheko medicine in Polokwane.
Sandra has come up with a skin care mixture that can be used by people with albinism and even fully pigmented people. We also have a gentleman in our our Johannesburg studios by the name of Aphiwe Mtolo. Aphiwe is a young man with albinism from Kwazulu -Natal who has managed to take find the right products that are good for his skin.
They also discuss affordability of skin care lotions and sun screens .
Our guest is Candice Mwakalyelye award winning Zimbabwean journalist who is a radio and TV personality and she discusses how she uses her status to bring albinism awareness in countries like Zimbabwe and Tanzania with her campaign called Beyond the Skin.
The guest is a award winning Zimbabwean journalist Candice Mwakalyelye who is a radio and TV personality and she discusses how she uses her status to bring albinism awareness in countries like Zimbabwe and Tanzania with her campaign called Beyond the Skin.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The programme is intended to demystify myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.
The topic is Albinism Awareness, and we ask should we wait for International Albinism Day and Albinism awareness month to talk about issues on albinism
Relationships. To discuss this is Prisca Motswastwa(Model), Luyanda Mathaila(Graphic designer), Regina Ndlovu(Actress), and Dennis Matabane(DJ).
Profiling models with Albinism. In the programme discussing this topic is Boitumelo Mokoena(Model/Student), Ashanti Molefe(Model/Student), Kingsley(Photographer), Busang (Photographer).
Discrimination against people with Albinism. To discuss this is Nomasonto Mazibuko(Albinism Society of SA), Joy Dikhoele(Fashion Designer), Sphiwe Menuka(Administrator), Nomfundo Khumalo(Student).
Right terminology for people. To discuss this are; Mpho Tjope (Author of Life with Albinism filled with Pearls), Mpumie Njobe(Language practitioner at University of Witwatersrand)
Challenges faced by men with Albinism. The programme features Percy Maapeya, Howard Njana Njana, Albert Ramogale, and John Ngubeni
Albinism as a disability. Discussing this issue is Abongile Xhantini, Refilwe Maseko, and Diane Dunkley from Social Services (Sassa).