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Radio_SA-Y

Radio_SA-Y

By YSA

"Radio_SA-Y" where the youth finally get their say in the matters that matter the most ;)

A South African podcast where young people get to discuss current affairs and issues in our country and around the world.

There is a diverse live discussion between young people with different beliefs and backgrounds once a month and many other episodes in between such as important interviews with experts in particular fields and community members as well as initiatives and talents showcase!

This is the most diverse platform for the youth of this rainbow nation.
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Bridgerton, White American Monolithic Culture and Fashion Nowadays

Radio_SA-YApr 09, 2022

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Alton Mason needs to be immortalized artistically

Alton Mason needs to be immortalized artistically

Season 3, Episode 10

He is simultaneously regal, angelic, masculine and a gender fusion. He was perhaps designed to be painted.
Nov 10, 202310:39
Discussing Chapter One of Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's book, "The Invention of Women" and other related stuff

Discussing Chapter One of Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's book, "The Invention of Women" and other related stuff

Season 3, Episode 9: I share with Teviah my discoveries and thoughts while reading the book, "The Invention of Women" by Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí. We then go back and forth relating it to personal lived experiences and some of my other readings in my Gender and Sexuality in African History class.
Nov 07, 202352:28
Taking a Firm Stance on the Israel-Palestine War as a South African studying in the US

Taking a Firm Stance on the Israel-Palestine War as a South African studying in the US

Video clip - Joy Reid on MSNBC breaking news

Book recommendations by @anat_international :

1. Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe

2. Freedom is a constant struggle Angela Y. Davis

3. The Palestine Laboratory by Antony Loewenstein

4. Friends of Israel by Hil Aked

5. "Palestine: A Socialist Introduction" edited by Sumaya Awad and brian bean

6. "Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire" edited by Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing, and Michael Merryman Lotze.

7. On Palestine by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe


Social Media - Instagram:
@ysa_op
Nov 04, 202355:52
Initial thoughts on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict - 19th Oct 2023

Initial thoughts on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict - 19th Oct 2023

I recorded the first 41 seconds on October 19th and the rest of the 3 minutes and 45 seconds on October 21st (early hours of the morning). I meant to say "maniacs" instead of "idiots" but I believe my point still gets across. I will be making update on my thoughts.
Nov 04, 202304:27
Tyla and South Africa: American Exceptionalism, Racism, Conflict Resolution and Heritage Day

Tyla and South Africa: American Exceptionalism, Racism, Conflict Resolution and Heritage Day

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
I’m back! Please listen to Tyla’s song, “Water”! Great TikTok videos that I recommend on this topic: @agirlnamedcassidy @starring_jacquijax @khahliso.amahle Just for clarification: I love and respect all people and I think that all people should be respected as well. While talking about structures of oppression and cultural norms can be difficult, I believe that they are necessary in naming. I do not condone any prejudice, please let’s be civil! Twitter @YsaPlatform
Sep 25, 202301:02:59
Tyla + South Africa: American Exceptionalism, Racism, Conflict Resolution and Heritage Day - without the song - all platforms
Sep 25, 202301:03:31
I dislike Arizona Robbin and I’m taking a break

I dislike Arizona Robbin and I’m taking a break

Fictional character from Grey’s Anatomy plus quick explanation on break. This doesn’t count as a full episode.
Apr 16, 202302:45
Amazon Prime Video’s Swarm: No more sympathy for murders?

Amazon Prime Video’s Swarm: No more sympathy for murders?

Season 3 Episode 4: Had to just release my thoughts on the show. It’s brilliant, not what I was expecting and it got me thinking. Something I didn’t say but I was on the edge of describing is the ways in which misogynoir may make the audience stop sympathizing and start stereotyping and that careful balance of who the audience is and if Swarm managed to stop sympathy for murders but increase sympathy for black women?
Mar 18, 202301:27:47
Murder For Feminism Ep 2 Continued: I Spit On Your Grave, Carrie and upcoming Swarm

Murder For Feminism Ep 2 Continued: I Spit On Your Grave, Carrie and upcoming Swarm

Season 3 Episode 3: Spoilers for You Season 4, I Spit on Grave (1978) and less extensive spoilers for Carrie (1976). Trigger Warning for rape, murder, sexual assault, sexist shaming and kidnapping. Swarm is being released on Prime Video today, Friday March 17, 2023. YouTube video: “Rape Revenge & Promising Young Woman - Realism vs Catharsis” by Princess Weekes
Mar 17, 202340:49
Holding Alternative Identities in College

Holding Alternative Identities in College

Season 3, Episode 2: Teviah and I talk about Israel and Palestine, Apartheid South Africa, religious identity, coping methods for holding intersectional and alternative identities in college, love and forgiveness.
Mar 13, 202301:35:44
Clarification

Clarification

Some clarification on one of my statements in my previous episode and what I’m looking forward to talking about and sharing with you in the future!
Mar 13, 202301:23
You S4: Innate rights for Women, Queer representation and Responsibility of Writers

You S4: Innate rights for Women, Queer representation and Responsibility of Writers

Season 3, Episode 1: New year, new season! Starting strong with a You S4 discussion. Trigger Warning - mentions of violence (mutilation, gender-based violence and unaliving oneself). Check the Twitter, @YsaPlatform. Abdullah Kawish’s documentary is currently in the festival circuit, so I’ll let you know the name of it, with their permission. Finally the quote is by Franklin Leonard, “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
Mar 11, 202301:33:15
 A Convoluted Spiel on Feminism - Dec 26,2022

A Convoluted Spiel on Feminism - Dec 26,2022

Season 2 Episode 33 - Season Finale that I forgot to release, or was unable to, or scared to, but will now be doing so anyways (without relistening). Partially to archive a moment in my life and partially so that the episode that I record after this can be compared and contrasted with my previous feminism related discussions
Mar 11, 202326:15
Murder For Feminism: The Woman King Spoiler-Free Review
Dec 24, 202231:39
Evangelical Christianity: It's role in Modern Conservatism and the Fears that push the movement
Nov 30, 202242:52
The Dark History of Thanksgiving: Racism and Culture - Remember Indigenous People

The Dark History of Thanksgiving: Racism and Culture - Remember Indigenous People

Season 2, Episode 30:

Hey Everyone, today I talk about the American history of Thanksgiving and how its myth perpetrates racism. Remember that land treaties are not being protected. Remember that indigenous woman are still going missing and being murdered. Remember the history of US settler colonialism and eugenics.

Please note, I laugh when I feel frustrated, awkward or I struggle to articulate myself.
Tiktok creator mentioned in the video:
@empathywins

Tiktok creators I recommend:
@Shina Nova @Kendra Rosychuk @Nativelovenotes

Racist apartheid architect: P.W Botha
South African literature genre: Plaasroman
To clarify: the end of apartheid benefits white South Africans as they are no longer economically and socially excluded from the world, while still being able to maintain their wealth and not be tried for any apartheid crimes they or their relatives may have committed. Equality will always feel like oppression to people who are accustomed to privilege (paraphasing Franklin Leonard). Another article talking about the myth of Thanksgiving:
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thanksgiving-myth-and-what-we-should-be-teaching-kids-180973655/
Also this is not clear in the episode but Native Americans also experience disproportionate police killings and brutality and experience the highest rate of police killings. Something I wanted to add quickly but should be addressed more fully in a separate episode is gun culture and mass shootings could be another sign of and aspect of USA's sociopathic culture. America has the highest amount of serial killers in the world and in my brief search, I could not determine if this included colonizers as well, though I doubt it.

For further reading:


sites.psu.edu/michellebingertrclblog/2013/01/31/does-american-culture-breed-sociopaths/

"Carceal Capitalism" by Jackie Wang

I also shared what I feel grateful for to not boast or contradict my message. Rather to share as a good practice of gratitude and to suggest that we shouldn't have to wait for this one holiday to express gratitude or eat good and if we must, we should at least spend some of the day recognizing Indigenous people.

Thank you to Jas for introducing me to the American Indian Community House. If you are looking for somewhere to donate, here it is!

Personal Instagram: zukiswa._
Twitter: YsaPlatform
Nov 25, 202245:52
How to deal with Loss: Breakups, Friendships, and Death.

How to deal with Loss: Breakups, Friendships, and Death.

Season 2 Episode 29: I go more personal in this episode and talk about a range of experiences in my life and give advice on how to cope. Much love and respect for everyone involved and for everyone going through something. I don't mention people's names besides perhaps my immediate family.
Nov 19, 202234:20
What I wish I saw in WLW media as a MLM and WLW fan - a spontaneous recording on Nov 1st 2022.

What I wish I saw in WLW media as a MLM and WLW fan - a spontaneous recording on Nov 1st 2022.

I recorded this a while back and then just didn't post it. It was when I first arrived back in my dorm from covid isolation so the First of November 2022 (Nov 1). Fun Fact about me: sometimes I can't decide how I want to write out the date so in my diary, it will be written out in multiple ways on top of the page. Hence why I had to rewrite 1/11/2022 (I did it again :). BTW it's written as day/month/year in case you get confused). Enjoy my mumbling. This is not a traditional episode. I will probably talk about sex so warning there. Till next time.
Nov 17, 202222:23
Bodies Bodies Bodies, Scream and the fears of relating across generations

Bodies Bodies Bodies, Scream and the fears of relating across generations

Season 2, Episode 27: 

This one is a little disorganized and a little personal. I am mostly thinking through things in the movement. This discussion/unfolding of thought comes in response to the films Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) and Scream (1996). Btw for those curious, according to @jstoobs, the closest teen horror film to representing millennials is Jennifer's Body. Read more about that by checking out the link to the website down below.

Three cool reviews/analyses that I reference (in no particular order):

1. compares both films, describes them as generation-defining and talks about the fear of lack of apathy vs the fear of lack of empathy - @jstoobs (on TikTok)

2. clarifies how the BBB film is actually a satirical whodunit that critiques and welcomes Gen Z - "Bodies Bodies Bodies - Movie Review" by Chris Stuckmann (on Youtube)

3. discusses how the film is clever in portraying its themes and how the plot twist helps cement those themes - " Bodies Bodies Bodies is Quietly Genius I Explained " by Karsten Runquist


Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Link to website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform

Oct 28, 202244:37
A New Iranian Revolution is taking place

A New Iranian Revolution is taking place

Season 2, Episode 26

Listen and implement ways of supporting Iranian citizens right now.


All videos are on Tiktok, written in order of appearance.

First, 3 videos are by @Elica.lebon

1. What's happening in Iran

2. Western Propaganda led to the currently ongoing Iranian Genocide

3. Help three people escape death row (2 are LGBTQ members)


@tarashah_

@usa.mom.in.germany

@vialsss  

Video by Nazanin Boniadi posted on @mrferroni Tiktok page


The podcast twitter: @YsaPlatform

Oct 10, 202224:48
Pearl the Movie: Why it's in my top five films

Pearl the Movie: Why it's in my top five films

Season 2 Episode 25


Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Oct 10, 202229:55
Gossip Girl, Global Capitilism and Poetry

Gossip Girl, Global Capitilism and Poetry

Season 2, Episode 24:

A bit of beautiful rambling at 54 minutes and 39 seconds

Poem: "Love Poem, After Arizona by Qwo-Liv Driskill"

Play: "A Thin Place" by Lucas Hnath


Instagram: @zukiswa._

Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Sep 30, 202254:38
Red White and Royal Blue Review: Parallel Univervises are the Antidote to Political Trauma

Red White and Royal Blue Review: Parallel Univervises are the Antidote to Political Trauma

23rd Episode of Season 2:

Spoiler warning for part 2.

Happy Bisexual Visibility Week! Are you still lowkey hating on the British Monarchy? Obsessed with gay European royalty theories, history and media? Need to have your trauma soothed by art? Curious about an alternative universe where America elected its first female president in 2016? Love the rivals-to-lovers trope Love long-distance relationships? Want to hear me rant about my mental health, pronouns and being a better ally and activist? Do you love being a nerd? Finally, do you love queer books? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then this is the perfect episode for you.


Book: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

My college: Hampshire College

My podcast Twitter: @YsaPlatform

My podcast Instagram: @radio_say

My personal Instagram: @zukiswa._


Psst! Happy (Belated) Heritage Day South Africans! I hope that you had a good day!

Sep 25, 202247:40
Why Modern Day Feminism is Useless - An Ongoing Discussion

Why Modern Day Feminism is Useless - An Ongoing Discussion

S2 E22

Please note: Policing language should not be a cause to invalidate the point. The creator's main point is facts. Modern Day White feminism is ineffective because of choice feminism and undedicated united feminist action. Depp vs Heard should have sparked more feminist outrage. Shein and other fast fashion brands should have sparked more feminist anger. The Overturning of Roe V Wade should have had more protestors. Sex trafficking, child marriage, period poverty, medical injustice, attacks on cultural and  religious freedom, pink tax, the devaluing of a college education as woman becoming more educated, wage gap, unpaid labour, the devaluing of all things associated with and produced by woman, gender based violence, the commodification of women's bodies as a tool under capitalism and patriarchy, etc. So much more. These are all worth fighting for and more. It's important to stay focused. I suggest how we can redirect our focus.


Credit: 

@zeyneptho      (on Tiktok)

Saidiya Haartman The Belly of the World: A note on Black Women's Labours


Socials:

Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Insta: @zukiswa._



Sep 18, 202251:45
Queen Elizabeth is Dead but Racial Capitilism is Not

Queen Elizabeth is Dead but Racial Capitilism is Not

Season 2 Episode 21: Hey Everyone! First Episode in America! I promise that in my next episode I will do less repetition of what I have already said in class. Get ready for some Marxist theory, Hampshire College class experiences, South Africa, the UK and Swaziland, feudalism and so much more!


Read: Black Marxism by Cedric Robinson

The Combahee River Collective Statement

Racial Capitalism by Jodi Melamed

Karl Marx's Primitive Accumulation and The Coming Upheaval

Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric


Watch on Youtube: Robin D. G. Kelley - What is Racial Capitalism and Why Does It Matter?


Follow and connect with me!

Instagram: @ zukiswa._

                 @radio_say


Twitter: YsaPlatform

Sep 09, 202201:06:33
Bye South Africa, Beauty Pageants and Bafana Bafana

Bye South Africa, Beauty Pageants and Bafana Bafana

Bye South Africa! Happy Women's Month and well done to all the women who have made our country proud these past two months. I love being a woman and South African; I will miss my country. I'm heading to Hampshire College this American fall (this South African spring). I will still be heavily involved in South African discourse. The last film I watched was Inxeba: The Wound (I watched it on the 15th of August 2022) which is a beautiful South African film that I highly recommend and it will be discussed as my next film on this podcast. So long to my last day on South African soil for three months (before Christmas break). Wednesday 17th August 2022 (half of the episode filmed on Tuesday 16th August 2022). Season 2 Episode 20.

Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Instagram: @zukiswa._

Aug 16, 202235:54
Women's Day, WLW Media and WTF Bheki Cele!

Women's Day, WLW Media and WTF Bheki Cele!

S2 E19: Happy National Women's Day in South Africa! I, Zukiswa your host, talk about current issues women face in our nation, the history behind today, and WLW media not getting enough support. Lastly, what Minister Bheki Cele had to say regarding the victims (eight women) who were gang raped by a mine in Krugersdorp and how that reflects a lot of the current misogyny in South Africa that is expected to be excused. I just want to say that my opinions on the theme for Women's Day 2022 might be influenced by the fact that I have some mistrust for the government's ability to economically empower in the way that they may initially set out to do and that I am personally middle class/upper middle class. To be clear the theme is very important and relevant after the end of covid restrictions in South Africa. Plus it could be used as a tool to create more financial independence for women and provide relief to people who experience the intersectionality of womanhood and poverty. So although I'm sad to not see a theme addressing gender-based violence yet, this is not to take away from the fact that there are women who really need it in my country and that the government should be putting some focus and effort into that area even if they risk failing.

Join the conversation @YsaPlatform on Twitter!!!

The extra video at the end was by @amahlentshinga on TikTok!

Credit:

@bykaitlinrawson (tiktok)

@Alice Cappelle (youtube)

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/watch-lucky-to-be-raped-bheki-cele-video/

https://theconversation.com/lilian-ngoyi-an-heroic-south-african-woman-whose-story-hasnt-been-fully-told-188345#:~:text=On%209%20August%201956%2C%20now,hated%20pass%20laws%20to%20women.

https://www.gov.za/WomenDay2022#:~:text=We%20will%20celebrate%20this%20year's,achieve%20gender%20equality%20by%202030.

https://mg.co.za/special-reports/2020-12-04-gender-based-violence/

https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-bheki-cele-release-quarter-four-crime-statistics-202122-3-jun-2022-0000#:~:text=In%20the%20three%20months%20of,the%20age%20of%2017%20years.

https://www.enca.com/news/womens-day-ramaphosa-says-gbv-has-stop

https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-assents-laws-strengthen-fight-against-gender-based-violence-28

https://www.education.gov.za/Home/ComprehensiveSexualityEducation.aspx

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/sex-education-south-african-schools/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/08/03/why-did-netflix-cancel-first-kill-with-double-heartstoppers-viewing-hours/?sh=6d7b70437fc7

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/08/05/the-secret-reasons-netflix-cancels-shows-like-first-kill/?sh=7cc4e44f9801

https://www.slashfilm.com/953428/heres-why-first-kill-was-canceled-according-to-the-showrunner/

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/08/03/why-did-netflix-cancel-first-kill-after-hit-show-reached-100m-viewing-hours/

Aug 09, 202201:24:46
Book Club: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Book Club: The Picture of Dorian Gray

S2, Ep 18: A new series! In addition to The Youth Speaks, Three part discussions and Film reviews, I shall be doing book club episodes where I analyse and discuss in depth a novel. I will also analyse a film adaptation of it if I so desire to. In this episode (episode 18, season 2), I will be discussing both the book (the well-established censored version), loosely mentioning the uncensored version and the 2009 Doran Gray adaptation starring Ben Barnes. Lastly, (SPOILER) I wanted to say that the end of this book truly left me gasping (because I also foolishly believed it would end the curse, not kill him) and I would rate the novel an 8/10 despite its horrible pacing because it is worth it at the end and pacing after Chapter 11 is such a breath of fresh air because the plot thickens and the rest of book becomes more plot heavy and better paced in still a meaningful way. The novel scratched the hard-to-reach parts of my brain and blew my mind. The only other book that has come close was Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman, but that book merely touched my brain. The film gets a 6/10 though. Dorian was also a lot more heartless in the film without his internal dialogue, which didn't help. Also, I tried to speak more clearly this time while recording the episode so let me know if you hear an improvement.

Recorded Wednesday, 3rd August 2022.

Aug 03, 202201:15:35
Maurice 1987: Reviewing and Analysing the best queer film ever through the lens of classsim

Maurice 1987: Reviewing and Analysing the best queer film ever through the lens of classsim

Truly a masterpiece of a film. Warning for spoilers especially in the latter half of this podcast.

Twitter @YsaPlatform

Season 2, Episode 17

Jul 26, 202201:27:09
The Metamorphosis of my Abortion Stance as a Christian Intersectional Feminist after the Overturning of Roe v Wade

The Metamorphosis of my Abortion Stance as a Christian Intersectional Feminist after the Overturning of Roe v Wade

Episode 16, Season 2

Resources for Abortion Access:

https://www.wired.com/story/guide-abortion-resources-post-roe-america/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/25/how-to-support-abortion-access-rights-us-roe-wade-funds


If you are employed, check to see if your employer is offering paid sick leave for those seeking an abortion without it being put on your record.

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/25/here-are-the-companies-that-will-cover-costs-for-employees-seeking-abortion-services/

(This is not an exhaustive list)


Here are some groups that will help women travel to access safe abortion clinics where it remains legal:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/abortion-underground-groups-quietly-help-women-who-have-travel-access-n1048126


Info on the various types of birth control, beyond just the basics so that you are equipped to make the best choice for you:

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/birth-control-which-method-is-right-for-me-beyond-the-basics


Stay Safe and good luck everyone. If you are looking for resources on sexual assault, rape and gender-based violence then check out @whydidntuofficial, my DMS are always open.


The following TikTok creators are offering a place to stay overseas (away from the USA):

Video on Current South African constitutional laws on abortion: @nohatecait  (She is offering a place to stay in South Africa if you need an abortion.)

@julieeandcamilla are offering a place to stay as well in Norway



Jun 27, 202249:10
Depp vs Heard: Misogyny is Okay Again - The consequences of this trial and society’s lack of priorities

Depp vs Heard: Misogyny is Okay Again - The consequences of this trial and society’s lack of priorities

Episode 15 of Season 2. This trial served as a precursor to the Overturning of Roe v Wade. It's scary seeing how quickly we abandon women and work to protect male abusers. Scary but not surprising. Go listen to The Lavender Menace's "defending Amber heard against the insane Johnny Depp fans" episode and read the fictional book, "We are the ashes, we are the fire" by Joy McCullough.

Jun 27, 202223:45
Happy Pride! Queer Recs, a Lesbian Apocalpus and a forecast of our genderless future

Happy Pride! Queer Recs, a Lesbian Apocalpus and a forecast of our genderless future

HEY EVERYONE! 14th Episode of Season 2. It's Pride Month in America! This will be overall a more of a lighthearted conversation with more political and societal theory tossed in the end. I was lucky enough to have some people to share pride with me this time, but if you are not as lucky as I am but you still have the ability to access LGBTQ content online, then I highly recommend engaging with as many safe spaces and content as possible, especially as positive representation can actually be comforting and healing, especially for us queer folk who often find our community and families outside of our birthplace. Recommendations I forgot to mention are "The Owl House", "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power", "Adventure Time" and "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts". Feel free to search Children LGBTQ+ representation for more lighthearted, happy and friendly representation. Ooh and definitely read, " D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding". Such a good book. Thank you Hellen for the recommendation. I talk a little bit about Lesbophobia and the need for lesbian safe spaces. My tongue gets twisted as I work through my unfolding thoughts on people's reaction to gender specifically the idea of a gender trinary (and how that operates in POC cultures fairly well but could be corrupted in a capitalist western society, the way the need for women's liberation from economic oppression and abusive households was corrupted by eventually becoming tied to girl boss culture instead of the end of patriarchy and full liberation for all women, not just rich ones). Lastly, what would a genderless future look like? Hmm, share your thoughts on Twitter @YsaPlatform


FUN FACT: The first Pride March was in October in South Africa and the first pride celebration took place in February in the UK. Nowadays both countries also commemorate the Stonewall Riots in addition to their original celebrations.

Jun 27, 202201:36:39
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR WAS...WRITTEN BY A MAN - A LESBIAN REVIEW

BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR WAS...WRITTEN BY A MAN - A LESBIAN REVIEW

Episode 13, Season 2. Shoot, 13 is usually my lucky number. Honestly, no words.

Jun 27, 202251:47
Personal and Political: Horror, Bodily Autonomy and Racism

Personal and Political: Horror, Bodily Autonomy and Racism

For perhaps my most extended episode yet, I talk about nightmares, the horror genre, not taking opportunities and my (concerning??? anti-capitalist???) relationship with resting. Then how annoying it is when people peer pressure you into drinking and how to respond using clips from Shallon Lester's How to have Fun Sober video on Youtube. I praise the quirky, creative and timely written article and title by Vice (Entitled: "Republicans Just Voted Against Feeding the Baby They're Forcing You to Have"). A little bit about Dystopian teen media raised us a generation so I feel as though I view modern-day politics as a reflection of that. Finally, I dish my hot takes on racism in South Africa after a racist incident at Stellenbosch University, and rant about the public tendency to victim blame and seek undeserved forgiveness from victims who hold marginalised identities.

A gift from me to you, as this is my first episode after my birthday! Episode 12 of Season 2


The Twitter: @YsaPlatform


Tiktoks:

@solidusnxumalo

@thereturnof_soulchoke

@thefamily_disappointment

@bykaitlinrawson

@akaclouise

May 22, 202201:41:29
Young Royal and Roe vs Wade

Young Royal and Roe vs Wade

E11: I review the Netflix Show Young Royals and rant about Roe v Wade. A point I didn't add but just remembered: Conservative people understand that the right to bodily autonomy supersedes other people's right to life when it comes down to masks, yet not when it comes down to abortion. Yet the benefits of abortion far exceed the benefits of not wearing a mask, not wearing a mask is more deadly (could lead to more deaths), and the disadvantages of wearing a mask are minimal, especially in comparison to the disadvantages of having a forced pregnancy/being forced to give birth, which can have devasting and life-altering effects.



TikToks:

@_lyneezy (Great succinct summary )

@tarabellerose (Animals can have abortions)


Instagram:

@daily.reformation  (Christians on abortion)

@quentin.quarantino (Brilliant take)

@radio_say (The Podcast instagram account)


The Twitter:

@YsaPlatform (The Podcast twitter account)


May 07, 202247:28
Heartstopper has captured my heart

Heartstopper has captured my heart

Ep 10: WATCH HEARTSTOPPER NOW. I rant about how good it is and how it's my new comfort show while sharing all my thoughts and knowledge on the cast, the writer of comic book and webcomic series (who also worked closely on adapting it) and how more positive queer rep is need.

Apr 30, 202256:22
Homosexuality is Natural, The Nature of Love and Comphet - A Lesbian perspective

Homosexuality is Natural, The Nature of Love and Comphet - A Lesbian perspective

Season 2, Episode 9

The title describes everything discussed. Additional explanation on the white boy of the month discussion may also be influenced by my internalised white supremacy. My understanding of life as a black lesbian leads me to believe that dating/marrying a white man would increase my social mobility, the social approval I receive and my ability to enter some spaces of privilege that I wouldn't be able to access at all on my own.


Credit:

@darrencampher

@sallycon

@kaelabrite

@cayaspace

@leviackermeagan

@tamollie.james

@dan0nati0n


Socials:

Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Instagram: radio_say

Website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform



Apr 18, 202201:11:14
Bridgerton, White American Monolithic Culture and Fashion Nowadays

Bridgerton, White American Monolithic Culture and Fashion Nowadays

Season 2, Episode 8

Hey! I'm back with a 3 part episode where I discuss Bridgerton (specifically representation and how much I recommend the show), White American Monolithic Culture (Does it exist? Respectfully why or why not and how I think that's interesting) and Fashion Nowadays ( The way clothes are marketed and how trends changing so fast might impact our identity). I forgot to mention body padding but basically some models who are are "too big" for "regular" modelling but "too small" for plus size modelling may be asked to wear padding to appear bigger which might explain how the majority of plus-size models appear to maintain their sharp jawlines and bbl/hourglass bodies. Of course, there are naturally plus size hourglass-shaped models just as there are naturally skinny models. It doesn't change the fact that there are insidious methods done to get the look and shape we often see done and the often even the clothes that aren't accessories are pinned in the back and look horrible in person, hence the body of the model is really then being sold. Clothes that are not on a model and are flat on the ground will most like be most accurate but truthfully will not always gain the views/clicks.

The document: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0002764290034002008


The Tiktoks:

@charactermedia

@allyssaablon01

@natalieetched


The socials:

Twitter: @YsaPlatform

Instagram: radio_say

                 ysa_op

Private Instagram: @zukiswa._

Website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform




Apr 09, 202201:26:13
56 minutes and 56 seconds of me just babbling

56 minutes and 56 seconds of me just babbling

A tiny bit about Ukraine, a third about Will Smith slapping and a quarter about my girlfriend. Sorry for the long break but I'm back with a chaotic episode before returning with more consistent uploads. I also hope to diversify my content with interviews, discussions on gender, media analysis, writing, psychology, the fact that TikTok is frying my brain etc. Stay tuned!

Apr 03, 202256:56
Ukraine, War and Racism in Media - P.S Fear and Concern does NOT justify your Bigotry

Ukraine, War and Racism in Media - P.S Fear and Concern does NOT justify your Bigotry

Trigger warning: Racism (It's pretty overt this time and video clips and messages are often repeated). Drink your favourite liquid, mine is Rooibos tea, it calms me and listen to me partially rant, partially dissect/analyse and partially provide a history lesson. Honestly, I think the repetition of racism was getting to me. Take a break when you need to or go for run if you just have to finish this episode.

3 parts:

1. Ukraine-Russian Crisis summarised (Online articles, a Tiktok video)

2. Racism in Media Part 1 (Instagram post, thoughts, a Twitter feed)

3. Racism in Media Part 2 (Tiktok videos and thoughts)


The links:

Article

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vox.com/22917719/russia-ukraine-invasion-border-crisis-nato-explained&usg=AOvVaw2eNTvsrB7jygDO2v7-olPY

Instagram

@zenerationspakistan

Twitter

@JackyKemigisa  

Tiktok

@bykaitlinrawson

@zethugqola

@thedailyshow

@takon_dwa

@solanathagreenfairy

@qasim.rashid

@prettynpaidpurr


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Please note that since this is an ongoing situation, new information is being added every day.

Mar 05, 202201:32:46
Being a Minority at a PWI with Hellen

Being a Minority at a PWI with Hellen

My friend Hellen and I discuss our experiences of being black at white-majority schools while going through a series of questions. Feel free to join the conversation on Twitter by tweeting @YsaPlatform with the hasthtags #YSABEINGBLACK and #YSAS2E5
Feb 24, 202201:42:34
A Quick Dip into Cultural Appropriation

A Quick Dip into Cultural Appropriation

Season 2, Episode 4 (This is the 2nd year since starting Radio_SA-Y)

A 25-minute episode talking about cultural appropriation. It is a very quick dip into the surface of the variety of issues that come with cultural appropriation.


The key takeaways:

1. Do not profit off a cultural aesthetic, practice or any other aspect of a culture that is not yours

2. When including other cultures or taking influence, in order to actually appreciate it, make sure that you are not fetishising the culture or the people who belong to that culture, and make sure that you are not adding to stereotypes

3. Make sure that you credit that culture and fight for the rights of people to participate in their own culture.

4. Make sure to support more people of colour who belong to that culture than people who do not belong to that culture.

5. Lastly, always be aware of the cultural/spiritual significance of whatever you are participating in and listen when there are people of colour who tell you not to participate in something.

@lavalarue (They spoke about how Carribian-British dress-style was appropriated by racists)

@selflovebug (She spoke about Ancient Greece and Egypt)

@sarahhiraki (She spoke about Kiss Me More - Cultural Apprection)

@theadult (She spoke about Black people's subcultures and how Black hairstyles and outfits were demonised)

Feb 22, 202225:58
Desmond Tutu and South Africa's loss of Morality

Desmond Tutu and South Africa's loss of Morality

The long-promised podcast episode. Archbishop Desmond Tutu died on Sunday the 26th of December 2022. I talk about his death and how I feel as though it symbolizes our nation's struggle to follow its own moral code.

The @s:


Tiktok:

@parasite.hilton

@zethuzethu

@bykaitlinrawson


Twitter:

@SimonPGrindrod

@Reuters

@YsaPlatform



Feb 19, 202245:06
Don't say the N Word

Don't say the N Word

Here's why it is wrong.


A part of our Black History Month collection here at the YSA platform. Make sure to check out the website for more.

Website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform

Tiktok video: @garrisonhayes



Feb 10, 202223:34
You Neflix Series: Romantic Misogyny and The Responsibility of Media

You Neflix Series: Romantic Misogyny and The Responsibility of Media

First episode of 2022! I delve deeper in the portrayal of rape culture in the Netflix Series "You". Furthermore I discuss the link between gender and the portrayal of romance in media. Is it nature vs nuture? Lastly I talk about the responsibility of actors, writers and everyone else working on these projects in ethically protraying these stories.
Feb 03, 202231:59
Youth Responses to GBV questions Part 1

Youth Responses to GBV questions Part 1

A long-awaited episode. Thank you so much, Mandi and Mulisa for asking your friends to send in voice recordings! thank you to everyone who answered. This time I let the youth of South Africa share their opinions in answering our hectic but important questions on gender-based violence to see where people are at and what they think on the matter. This is Radio_SA-Y

Dec 27, 202121:26
Dear Homophobes: Corrective Rape Actually Makes No Sense

Dear Homophobes: Corrective Rape Actually Makes No Sense

I had a lot of thoughts in my brain lately on this topic, here is my attempt to give voice to them.

A genuinely calm explanation on why corrective rape is not just wrong, it actually does not make sense. This episode is calmer because I'm just sharing with you the conversation I have been having in my head lately and how it genuinely does not make sense.

The Wikipedia definition I attempt to read:

Corrective rape, also called curative[1] or homophobic rape,[2][3][4] is a hate crime in which one or more people are raped because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The common intended consequence of the rape, as seen by the perpetrator, is to turn the person heterosexual or to enforce conformity with gender stereotypes.[5][6][7]

The term corrective rape was coined in South Africa after well-known cases of corrective rapes of lesbian women such as Eudy Simelane (who was also murdered in the same attack) and Zoliswa Nkonyana became public. Popularisation of the term has raised awareness and encouraged LGBT+ people in countries across the world to come forward with their own stories of being raped as punishment for or in an attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.[8] Although some countries have laws protecting LGBT+ people, corrective rape is often overlooked.[9][10]


Links for support for victims of GBV and Rape in South Africa:

https://www.tears.co.za/

https://rapecrisis.org.za/


Link to podcast's Instagram: https://instagram.com/radio_say?utm_medium=copy_link

Link to website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform


Dec 27, 202136:27
FW De Klerk has died, and honestly I had no idea he was still alive

FW De Klerk has died, and honestly I had no idea he was still alive

FW De Klerk has died, and as a black South African I feel... conflicted. His legacy is a controversial one. He is often sanctified and idolised but hardly held accountable for the war crimes he committed. Is it fair to expect people of colour in South Africa to "sing kumbaya now" and forget about the past, when we as a nation have failed to address it appropriately to avoid hurting people's feelings? I understand why people may struggle to understand this perspective because for so long we as a nation have been focused on "comprising" instead of educating, uprooting and addressing the impact of oppression. My feelings this episode are intense, so buckle up and hear me out fully.


"sing kumbaya now" is a reference to the play, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Metaphors by Mike Van Graan. 


The tiktok videos I reacted to are by: bykaitlinrawson


Follow the YSA platform:

Website: https://zukiswamhlongo00.wixsite.com/ysaplatform


Follow me:

Twitter:  @IAlmondEyes

Nov 13, 202101:13:30
Interviews and Education : Rape and GBV in East London, South Africa #2

Interviews and Education : Rape and GBV in East London, South Africa #2

The 2nd interview I recorded in East London, asking a woman how safe she felt in her community.


Centres and Hotlines

https://rapecrisis.org.za/what-is-a-thuthuzela-care-centre/

http://gbv.org.za/

https://www.rainn.org/resources

https://www.tears.co.za/2017/06/15/violence-women-problem-south-africa/

POWA Lockdown Counselling Number 076 694  5911

The counsellor is available from 8:30 am – 16:30 Monday to Sunday.

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/whydidntuofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/ysa_op/

Volunteer

https://www.powa.co.za/POWA/get-involved/volunteering/

http://www.jff.org.za/the-handbag-project-2/

Education

https://www.joko.co.za/en/home.html

Jul 06, 202109:59
The importance of art and literature

The importance of art and literature

1st half is my opinion in February and 2nd half is my opinion in May after having a conversation with a friend

May 14, 202125:31