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RX Radio is a radio station– run by and for children - at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The initiative aims to create a platform for communication between hospitalised children, their families, and the health services by providing patients with the skills and support to produce and broadcast radio programmes across the hospital. In addition, we are a project initiated under the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board.
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Freelance editors Sandy Shepherd and Alfred LeMaitre bring decades of experience in publishing from South Africa, the UK, and Canada. Since 2023, they’ve been shaping RX Radio’s quarterly newsletters, and they join us to share insights from their careers and what they’ve enjoyed most about being apart of the RX Radio community.
(18 October 2025)
Award-winning artist and mental health advocate Luvleigh opens up about her journey in music, her creative process, and her mission to spread awareness about mental health. She reminds us why vulnerability can be powerful and why staying true to yourself is the real win.
(18 October 2025)
At just 12 years old, Nkazimulo Linda from Seamount Primary School is already stepping into the world of radio. After completing the RX Radio Basic Training workshop at Paarl Hospital, she reflects on what she’s learned and what has inspired her.
(18 October 2025)
Simone Chiavistello, the Marketing Manager of Constantia Village, is back in the RX studio to unpack the world of digital marketing. She breaks down why understanding online engagement is more important than ever, and how young people can start building their digital brand today.
(18 September 2025)
Media personality and creator of Into Ikwi Spice, Nwabisa Lisa, returns with more flavour, heart, and culture in the show’s third season. She talks about how her series blends food, conversation, and community while celebrating local stories that connect us all.
(18 October 2025)
For nearly two decades, Carmen Maarman has captivated audiences as one of South Africa’s most versatile actresses and voice-over artists. She joins Sebastian for an inspiring conversation about her career, the art of storytelling, and what fuels her drive to keep stepping into the spotlight.
(18 Ocotber 2025)
Kai Peterson, a final-year automotive spray painting student at False Bay College, is proof that passion and perseverance can take you far. Representing South Africa at the 2024 WorldSkills event in Lyon, Kai shares how he’s achieved so much while navigating life on the autism spectrum and living with hearing loss.
(18 October 2025)
Young Cape Town City Ballet dancer Bethany Reynders shares her graceful journey in ballet, from her Cecchetti training to her work with the company. We'll also hear about their dedicated efforts to raise funds for RX Radio.
(20 September 2025)
Director Melanie Horn and young actress Sienna Lazarus give us an exclusive peek behind the curtain. Hear about the excitement of bringing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to life with an all-children cast at the Masque Youth Theatre Club.
(20 September 2025)
Rising rapper and musician Chloe Zee talks about her unique sound, her journey in the music industry, and how her heritage is the heartbeat of her music.
(20 September 2025)
Beloved celebrity chef Jenny Morris joins us to dish on her early career. She explains why food is so much more than a meal, it's a vital part of South Africa’s heritage.
(20 September 2025)
Comedian, actress, and writer Shimmy Isaac takes us back to her roots in Worcester. She opens up about the stories that shaped her and shares the secrets behind her incredible success in the world of comedy.
(20 September 2025)
South African jazz icon Hilton Schilder dials in to discuss his 46th—yes, 46th!—album, Crooks and Nannies, and his highly anticipated Heritage Month concert at the Artscape Theatre. Tune in for a musical journey through a career spanning decades.
(20 September 2025)
Mesuli Kama, Network Mobilisation Lead for the Hold My Hand Accelerator, joins us to talk about an incredible new initiative. Learn about this vital program and its new partnership with RX Radio, aimed at building support networks for children and teens.
(20 September 2025)
Constantia Village Marketing Manager Simone Chiavistello returns to the RX studio. She's here to unpack the dynamic world of marketing and share the practical insights and career lessons she's gathered on her journey to the top.
(20 September 2025)
We connect with Phumzile Zonke, Advancement Director at Iziko Museums of South Africa, to explore their upcoming Heritage Day Festival, “in_hert.” Discover why museums are not just places with old things, but essential storytellers for understanding our shared history and heritage.
(20 September 2025)
Cape Town legend Alistair Izobell kicks off our Heritage Day broadcast with a very personal and powerful interview. The celebrated singer, songwriter, and author reflects on his early start in District Six and also shares a bit about his mental health struggles.
(20 September 2025)
Comedian and radio personality Mel Jones reflects on her two-decade career in comedy, her passion for connecting with audiences, and what Heritage Month means to her.
(6 September 2025)
Artscape Theatre’s Communications and Brand Manager, Simone Heradien, is joined by talented young cellist Giorgia Ehlers to chat about the recent Youth Classical Concert and the importance of nurturing youth in the arts.
(6 September 2025)
Arts Manager and Cape Town Opera’s Head of Education and Participation, Madré Loubser, discusses the magic behind “The Magic Flute” at the Joseph Stone Auditorium and why community access to the arts matters.
(6 September 2025)
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