Making Waves

On International Women's Day this year, we were honoured to have the Cypriot High Commissioner, the honorary Mr Andonis Mandritis, on the show, and we interview Mrs Evdokia Papachristoudi about her upcoming book on the history of Eastern Romelia- Northern Trace, and her passion for the Greek language and Hellenic culture. 

We spoke to Mr Charalambos Pappas, on Hellenic Radio, who is part of the South African Hellenic Federation team that is working on our original South African Hellenic Flag song. Also in the team is Mrs Eleni Ladas, who has arranged the song and worked on it in the studio, and Theo Pandazis, who has composed the music. Take a listen to an first version... the song is still being "tuned", but we felt people would enjoy a sneak peek!

A short chat with the President of the Hellenic Community of Pretoria, Mr Kimi Efthimiades on Hellenic Radio.

Mrs Anastasia Krystallidis, is a former Executive Head of Saheti school and was a teacher there for four decades. This episode is a continuation from last year's series of shows, highlighting significant Greek words and values that are interwoven in the Hellenic culture. The shows with Mrs Krystallidis, add meaning to the upcoming 25th of March celebrations of the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, that will be held on the 10th of April 2022.

The Hellenic Federation of South Africa is kicking off with the preparations for this year's 25th of March Celebrations. Mr Johnny Spyridis, President of the Federation, and Mr Chris Ghenes, President of the Panipirotiki Association, joined Youla Pandazi on Hellenic Radio to start building the excitement!

The President of the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, Mr John Spyridis, and the Vice President, Mr Peter Baladakis, joined Youla Pandazis in the Hellenic Radio Studio for a Christmas show. The podcast is filled with wishes from our community members and festive cheer!

In this chat, we speak to Mrs Kalia Christoforakis from the SSB Senderwood Committee, and to Mr Joel Amoils, one of the founders of SLCAP. Listen in to get more insight into how SLCAP operates and to see how we can use their services to improve our area security. Please add more questions that you may have, to the Senderwood chat groups, and we will follow up with another podcast. SLCAP is a zero tolerance neighbourhood active protection security initiative for residents and business owners of Senderwood, St Andrews, Bedford Park, Linksfield, Linksfield North, Linksfield Ridge, and Fairwood. It is a non-profit organization. This innovative, multi-faceted initiative is designed to keep criminal activities out of our suburbs. SLCAP is proudly “for the neighbourhood, by the neighbourhood.” SLCAP’s single point of contact for security related issues is 0861 227 227 Call the control room to report any suspicious activity, provide information or report an emergency. We want you to be vigilant and therefore need you to constantly REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. If you are in any doubt at all, rather make the call. Visit their website: http://www.slcap.co.za/ or call Lily/Janine, the SLCAP administrators on 011-4852575

The Corona virus pandemic has affected all areas of our lives, and Easter is no exception. Youla Pandazi spoke to the President of the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, Mr John Spyridis, and the President of the Hellenic Community of Cape Town, Mr Theo Scholiadis, about Easter this year, 2021, and the Covid regulations.

The latest update on the 25th of March Celbration of 2021.

Youla Pandazis spoke to Mrs Theano Fygkiori, music leader, about the Saheti Music Department.

Mrs Anastasia Krystallidis, is a former Executive Head of Saheti school and was a teacher there for four decades. In this episode, we continue the series of shows that the Hellenic Federation of South Africa has asked her to present, on 5 significant Hellenic Values. We focus on Democracy in this show and foucus on Athens, where Democracy was birthed. 

The Hellenic Federation of SA has been working on a Freedom Song with original music, to commemorate the significant milestone of 200 years from the start of the Revolution to Freedom in 1821. Alexa Tompras joined our team as the dance choreographer, for the Freedom Song. Youla Pandazi spoke to her on Hellenic Radio about her dance routine and Greek music. 

Mrs Anastasia Krystallidis, is a former Executive Head of Saheti school and was a teacher there for four decades. In this episode, we get to know her a little better, and start the series of shows that the Hellenic Federation of South Africa has asked her to present, on 5 significant Hellenic Values.

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world! 1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric... Buy 1 square meter for R500 and join the project! This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite!

An update on our Freedom Dance and a snippet of the song!

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world! 1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric... Buy 1 square meter for R500 and join the project! This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite!

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world! 1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric... Buy 1 square meter for R500 and join the project! This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite!

200 years ago, on the 25th of March 1821, Greeks started a revolution against 400 years of Ottoman rule, and regained their freedom. In 2020, Hellenes the world over, are commemorating this very significant milestone of our history and planning special initiatives to celebrate. The Hellenic Federation of SA has been working on a Freedom Song with original music to commemorate this occasion. Kyrio Babi Pappas, from the Saheti School Bouzouki Music department, assisted us in completing the song and Youla Pandazi spoke to him on Hellenic Radio about the song.

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world!  1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric...  This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite!  Evie Eleftheriadis, Peter Baladakis and Marylou Kazantzas spoke to Youla Pandazi about the initiative on Hellenic Radio. 

2021 marks 200 years from the start of the 1821 Greek Revolution, that led us to freedom from the Ottoman Empire. Hellenes the world over are commemorating the event and the South African Hellenic Federation is excited to be a part of it all, with their initiatives! In this podcast, Youla Pandazi speaks to Evie Eleftheriadis, Peter Baladakis and Marylou Kazantzas, from the Hellenic Federation of South Africa. We chat about the Federation's goals for the year, the Freedom Dance and the Giant Greek Flag Initiative for the 25th of March Celebration! Associated websites: https://www.hellenicfederationsa.com/ https://nahysosa.co.za/