The Reveal

Setleputlepu radio drama actors and former Nyaope addicts want to inspire hope in the community.  The five local residents based in Hammanskraal, met during their two year stay at the South African National Council on Alcoholism (SANCA) rehabilitation centre and formed a group. The members started performing plays during SANCA events and through outreach programmes in schools.  The group consists of five boys namely Thabo Medupe (29) who is the producer, Thabang Shepalane(28)   who is the author of the drama, Tumelo Malope(25), Joshua Malatsi(30) and Mike Lebalo(25) as actors in the drama. Author of their current drama series, Thabang Shepalane said everything started when they were still recovering at the rehab centre.  “Most of the drama is centred on the dangers of the highly addictive nyaope, the main aim is to educate and make people learn about how bad the drug can ruin lives,” said Shepalane.  Main character, Joshua Malatsi said he had been smoking nyaope for

A local Hammanskraal resident donated a brand new vehicle to the Moretele Community Radio (MCR), in Hammanskraal as a sign of appreciation.  Dr Banda, the traditional healer known to locals for healing and reuniting long lost lovers, gave away a brand new Opel Corsa utility car to the local radio station.  Banda as he is popular known, said the station had supported his business for the past two years.  “The station gave me a platform to speak to residents. Many people come to me in numbers for help,” said Banda. “Buying a car to me meant that the community’s grievances and emergencies will be attended to.” he added Station Manager, Hosea Kekana said the efforts made by the station were rewarded at times like this.  “It is always good to know that people are really appreciating the station. Ten years of hardships and through it all we are blessed by God for bringing Banda to the station,” said Kekana. Mmule Mokgotho, a resident from Maubane in Hammanskraal said